AirLive WN250R User manual

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WN250R
Wireless b/g/n 1T1R 150 Mbps Router
User’s Manual

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Copyright
Copyright ©2010/2011 by this company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may
be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any
language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of
this company
This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with
respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or
fitness for any particular purpose.Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed
"as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not
this company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing,
repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the
software. Further, this company reserves the right to revise this publication and to make
changes from time to time in the contents thereof without obligation to notify any person of
such revision or changes.

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This product contains some codes from GPL. In compliance with GPL agreement,AirLive
will publish the GPL codes on our website. Please go to www.airlive.com and go to the
"Support →GPL" menu to download source code.
Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions
and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between computer mounted antenna and
person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of
operation.

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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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches)
during normal operation.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
The equipment version marketed in US is restricted to usage of the channels 1-11 only.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTAND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and
telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity
(R&TTE).
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC
(Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment)As of
April 8, 2000.

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Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use
it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static
electricity when working with electrical equipment.All guidelines of this and of the computer
manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the
equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use inAustria, Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands,
Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTAmember states: Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
EU Countries Not intended for use
None.

Table of Content
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Table of Contents
1. Product Information.......................................................................................................1
1-1 Introduction and Safety Information...................................................................1
1-2 Safety Information..............................................................................................3
1-3 System Requirements........................................................................................4
1-4 Package Contents..............................................................................................4
1-5 Familiar With Your New Wireless Broadband Router.........................................5
2. System and Network Setup...........................................................................................7
2-1 Build Network Connection..................................................................................7
2-2 Connecting To Wireless Broadband Router By Web Browser............................9
2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup: .....................................................10
2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup:............................................................12
2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup:................................................................14
2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup: ............................................................16
2-2-5 Router IPAddress Lookup ......................................................................18
2-3 Using ‘Quick Setup’..........................................................................................22
2-3-1 Setup procedure for ‘Cable Modem’........................................................26
2-3-2 Setup procedure for ‘Fixed-IP xDSL’:.......................................................27
2-3-3 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE xDSL’: ........................................................28
2-3-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP xDSL’:...........................................................30
2-3-5 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP xDSL’:...........................................................32
2-3-6 Setup procedure for ‘Telstra Big Pond’: ...................................................34

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2-4 Basic Setup......................................................................................................36
2-4-1 Time zone and time auto-synchronization ...............................................36
2-4-2 Change management password..............................................................38
2-4-3 Remote Management..............................................................................40
2-5 Setup Internet Connection (WAN Setup)..........................................................43
2-5-1 Setup procedure for ‘Dynamic IP’:...........................................................45
2-5-2 Setup procedure for ‘Static IP’:................................................................47
2-5-3 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE’:..................................................................48
2-5-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP’:....................................................................50
2-5-5 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP’:.....................................................................53
2-5-6 Setup procedure for ‘Telstra Big Pond’: ...................................................55
2-5-7 Setup procedure for ‘DNS’:......................................................................56
2-5-8 Setup procedure for ‘DDNS’:...................................................................58
2-5-9 Setup procedure for ‘WISP’:....................................................................60
2-6 Wired LAN Configurations................................................................................62
2-6-1 LAN IP section:........................................................................................64
2-6-2 DHCP Server:..........................................................................................65
2-6-3 Static DHCP Leases Table:......................................................................66
2-7 Wireless LAN Configurations ...........................................................................68
2-7-1 Basic Wireless Settings...........................................................................69
2-7-2 Advanced Wireless Settings....................................................................80
2-7-3 Wireless Security.....................................................................................83
2-7-4 Wireless Access Control..........................................................................90

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2-7-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) .................................................................92
2-7-6 Security Tips for Wireless Network..........................................................95
3. Advanced Functions....................................................................................................96
3-1 Quality of Service (QoS) ..................................................................................96
3-1-1 Basic QoS Settings..................................................................................97
3-1-2 Add a new QoS rule.................................................................................99
3-2 Network Address Translation (NAT)...............................................................102
3-2-1 Basic NAT Settings (Enable or disable NAT function)............................102
3-2-2 Port Forwarding........................................................................................104
3-2-3 Virtual Server.........................................................................................106
3-2-4 Port Mapping for Special Applications ...................................................109
3-2-5 UPnP Setting.........................................................................................111
3-2-6 ALG Settings .........................................................................................113
3-3 Firewall...........................................................................................................114
3-3-1 Access Control ......................................................................................116
3-3-2 URL Blocking.........................................................................................122
3-3-3 DoS Attack Prevention...........................................................................124
3-3-4 Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)......................................................................128
3-4 System Status..................................................................................................131
3-4-1 System information and firmware version..............................................131
3-4-2 Internet Connection Status ....................................................................132
3-4-3 Device Status.........................................................................................133
3-4-4 System Log............................................................................................133

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3-4-5 Security Log...........................................................................................135
3-4-5 Active DHCP client list...........................................................................136
3-4-6 Statistics ................................................................................................137
3-5 Configuration Backup and Restore ................................................................138
3-6 Firmware Upgrade .........................................................................................139
3-7 System Reset.................................................................................................141
4. Appendix.....................................................................................................................142
4-1 Hardware Specification ..................................................................................142
4-2 Troubleshooting..............................................................................................143
4-3 Glossary.........................................................................................................147

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1 1.Product Information
1-1 Introduction and Safety Information
Thank you for purchasing this wireless broadband router! This high cost-efficiency router is
the best choice for Small office / Home office users, all computers and network devices
can share a single xDSL / cable modem internet connection at high speed. Easy install
procedures allows any computer users to setup a network environment in very short time -
within minutes, even inexperienced. When the number of your computers and
network-enabled devices grow, you can also expand the number of network slot by simple
attach a hub or switch, to extend the scope of your network!

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All computers and IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless-enabled network devices (including
PDA, cellular phone, game console, and more!) can connect to this wireless router without
additional cabling. With a compatible wireless card installed in your PC, you can transfer file
for up to 150Mbps (transfer data rate).
Other features of this router including:
•High Internet Access throughput
•Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line
•Supports up to 253 users
•Share a single Cable or xDSL internet connection
•Access private LAN servers from the internet
•Four wired LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M)
•Work with IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN devices
•Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy IP-address setup
•Support multiple wireless modes like:AP, Station-Infrastructure, Wireless Bridge and
Universal Repeater.
•Advanced network and security features like: SpecialApplications, QoS, DMZ,
Virtual Servers,Access Control, Firewall.
•Allow you to monitor the router’s status like: DHCP Client Log, System Log, Security
Log and Device/Connection Status
•Easy to use Web-based GUI for network configuration and management purposes
•Remote management function allows configuration and upgrades from a remote
computer (over the Internet)
•Auto MDI / MDI-X function for all wired Ethernet ports.

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1-2 Safety Information
In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the following safety
instructions:
1. This router is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this router outdoor.
2. DO NOT put this router at or near hot or humid places, like kitchen or bathroom. Also, do
not left this router in the car in summer.
3. DO NOT pull any connected cable with force; disconnect it from the router first.
4. If you want to place this router at high places or hang on the wall, please make sure the
router is firmly secured. Falling from high places would damage the router and its
accessories, and warranty will be void.
5. Accessories of this router, like antenna and power supply, are danger to small
children under 3 years old. They may put the small parts in their nose or month and it could
cause serious damage to them. KEEP THIS ROUTER OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
6. The router will become hot when being used for long time (This is normal and is not a
malfunction).DO NOT put this router on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials.
7. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the router. If you found that the router is not
working properly, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask for help. DO NOT
disassemble the router, warranty will be void.
8. If the router falls into water when it’s powered, DO NOT use your hand to pick it up.
Switch the electrical power off before you do anything, or contact an experienced technician
for help.

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9. If you smell something strange, or even see some smoke coming out from the router
or power supply, remove the power supply or switch the electrical power off immediately,
and call dealer of purchase for help.
1-3 System Requirements
lInternet connection, provided by xDSL or cable modem with a RJ-45 Ethernet port.
lComputer or network devices with wired or wireless network interface card.
lWeb browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Netscape Navigator 4.7 or
above, Opera web browser, or Safari web browser).
lAn available AC power socket (100 – 240V, 50/60Hz)
1-4 Package Contents
Before you starting to use this router, please check if there’s anything missing in the
package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items:
刈
汕Broadband router (main body, 1 pcs)…………………….……...….. 1刈
汕Quick installation guide and User manual CDROM (1 pcs) ……… 2刈
汕A/C power adapter (1 pcs) ………………………………………....... 3

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1-5 Familiar With Your New Wireless Broadband Router
Front Panel
LED Name Light Status Description
PWR On Router is switched on and correctly powered.
WLAN
On Wireless WPS function is enabled.
Off Wireless network is switched off.
Flashing Wireless LAN activity (transferring or receiving
data).
WAN
LNK/ACT
On WAN port is connected.
Off WAN port is not connected.
Flashing WAN activity (transferring or receiving data).
LAN 1-4
LNK/ACT
On LAN port is connected.
Off LAN port is not connected.
Flashing LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

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Back Panel
Item Name Description
Antenna It is 2dBi dipole antenna.
Radio
ON/OFF
Switch the button to activate or deactivate the wireless
functions.
Reset / WPS Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all settings)
or start WPS function. Press this button and hold for 10
seconds to restore all settings to factory defaults, and press
this button for less than 5 seconds to start WPS function.
1 - 4 LocalArea Network (LAN) ports 1 to 4.
WAN Wide Area Network (WAN / Internet) port.
Power Power connector, connects to A/C power adapter.

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2 2.System and Network Setup
2-1 Build Network Connection
Please follow the following instruction to build the network connection between your new
WIRELESS router and your computers, network devices:
1. Connect your xDSL / cable modem to the WAN port of router by Ethernet cable.

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2. Connect all your computers, network devices (network-enabled consumer devices
other than computers, like game console, or switch / hub) to the LAN port of the router.
3. 4Connect the A/C power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to the ‘Power’
socket of the router.
4.

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5. Please check all LEDs on the front panel. ‘PWR’ LED should be steadily on, WAN and
LAN LEDs should be on if the computer / network device connected to the respective
port of the router is powered on and correctly connected. If PWD LED is not on, or any
LED you expected is not on, please recheck the cabling, or jump to ‘4-2
Troubleshooting’ for possible reasons and solution.
2-2 Connecting To Wireless Broadband Router By Web Browser
After the network connection is built, the next step you should do is setup the router with
proper network parameters, so it can work properly in your network environment.
Before you can connect to the router and start configuration procedures, your computer
must be able to get an IP address automatically (use dynamic IP address). If it’s set to use
static IP address, or you’re unsure, please follow the following instructions to configure your
computer to use dynamic IP address:
If the operating system of your computer is….
Windows 95/98/Me - please go to section 2-2-1
Windows 2000 - please go to section 2-2-2
Windows XP - please go to section 2-2-3
Windows Vista - please go to section 2-2-4

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2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup:
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click
control panel. Double-click Network icon, and Network window will appear. Select
‘TCP/IP’, then click ‘Properties’.

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2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server’ and then click ‘OK’.