Alink ROADRUNNERAP User manual

RoadRunnerAP
2.4&5G Dual-Band 1.2Gbps
11ac Wireless Gigabit Router
User Manual
Version 1.0

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Table of Content
Chapter 1 Introduction.....................................................................................................3
1.1 Features.................................................................................................................3
1.2 System Requirement.............................................................................................4
1.3 Package Contents.................................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation......................................................................................5
2.1 Led indicators........................................................................................................5
2.2 Back Rear Panel....................................................................................................5
2.3 Side panel..............................................................................................................6
2.4 Typical install.........................................................................................................6
Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide.................................................................................8
3.1 Set the Network Configurations ............................................................................8
3.2 Getting Started.....................................................................................................10
3.3 Setup Wizard.......................................................................................................11
Chapter 4 Configuring the Router.................................................................................19
4.1 Wan Setup...........................................................................................................19
4.1.1 Wan setup.................................................................................................19
4.1.2 DDNS Setup..............................................................................................19
4.2 LAN Setup...........................................................................................................20
4.2.1 LAN Setup.................................................................................................20
4.2.2 Static DHCP ..............................................................................................21
4.2.3 DHCP Client..............................................................................................21
4.3 Wireless Setup(5GHz).........................................................................................22
4.3.1 Basic..........................................................................................................22
4.3.2 Advanced...................................................................................................23
4.3.3 Security .....................................................................................................24
4.3.4 Access Control..........................................................................................24
4.3.5 WDS..........................................................................................................24
4.3.6 Site Survey................................................................................................25
4.3.7 WPS..........................................................................................................26
4.3.8 Schedule ...................................................................................................26
4.4 Wireless Setup(2.4GHz)......................................................................................27
4.4.1 Basic..........................................................................................................27
4.4.2 Advanced...................................................................................................28
4.4.3 Security .....................................................................................................28
4.4.4 Access Control ..........................................................................................29
4.4.5 WDS..........................................................................................................29
4.4.6 Site Survey................................................................................................30
4.4.7 WPS..........................................................................................................31
4.4.8 Schedule ...................................................................................................31

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4.5 Service Setup......................................................................................................32
4.5.1 Port Forwarding.........................................................................................32
4.5.2 DMZ...........................................................................................................33
4.6 Security Setup.....................................................................................................33
4.6.1 PORT Filter ...............................................................................................33
4.6.2 URL Filter..................................................................................................34
4.6.3 MAC Filter.................................................................................................34
4.6.4 IP Filter......................................................................................................35
4.6.5 DoS ...........................................................................................................36
4.7 Router Setup .......................................................................................................36
4.7.1 Dynamic Route..........................................................................................37
4.7.2 Static Route...............................................................................................37
4.7.3 Route table................................................................................................38
4.8 QoS Setup...........................................................................................................38
4.9 System.................................................................................................................39
4.9.1 Time Zone .................................................................................................39
4.9.2 Upgrade Firmware ....................................................................................39
4.9.3 Save/Load Config......................................................................................39
4.9.4 Password...................................................................................................40
Chapter 5 Status .............................................................................................................41
5.1 Status...................................................................................................................41
5.2 Statistics...............................................................................................................42
5.3 Log.......................................................................................................................42
Appendix: Technical Specifications.............................................................................44

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding 11ac Dual-Band Wireless Gigabit
Router. The Wireless Router using 2.4G and 5G dual-band concurrent technology,
support latest 802.11ac standards, backward compatibility IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.4GHz
and 5GHz wireless transmission rate up to 1167Mbps when concurrent operation,
Integrated router, Wi-Fi access point, 4 ports gigabit switch and fire wall functions in one.
Provide convenient and comprehensive network management functions, supports URL
filtering, MAC address filtering and the QoS bandwidth control function, can effectively
allocate the client's download rate. Supports wireless data encryption, and can guarantee
the security of data transmission in wireless network.
1.1 Features
Provides a 10/100/1000M WAN interface, can be connected to xDSL modem, Cable
modem and Ethernet.
Provides four 10/100/1000M LAN interface, can be connected to various Ethernet
device.
2.4G and 5G concurrent working wireless transmission rate up to 1167Mbps.
Supports the WPS one key encryption,easy to implementing network encrypted
connection.
Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, etc. encryption and
security mechanism.
Built-in Network Address Translation (NAT) supports virtual server, special
application and DMZ host.
Built-in DHCP server, and also supports static address allocation.
Supports the VPN pass - through, can build a VPN client.
Built-in firewall functions, supports domain and MAC address filtering.
Supports QoS bandwidth control function, can effectively allocate the client's
download rate.
Supports for dynamic DNS function, can provide domain name service for dynamic
IP address.
Built-in static routing function, can according to need to build special network
topology.
Supports access control based on MAC address, can effectively to control the
Intranet user Internet access permissions.
Supports remote Web management and software upgrades.
Provide a USB 2.0 host interface, can be extended such as 3G network card access,
network storage sharing, multimedia server, FTP server and print server, etc.
functions.

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1.2 System Requirement
An Ethernet-Based Cable or xDSL modem
An Ethernet Card on PC
TCP/IP network protocol for each PC
RJ45 Twisted-pair
Microsoft IE (or Firefox or Netscape)
1.3 Package Contents
Please unpack the box and check the following items:
One 11ac Dual-Band Wireless Gigabit Route
One Power Adapter
Ethernet cable
One User Manual

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Led indicators
The top panel contains LED indicators that show the status of the unit.
Name Status Indication
Power
Off Power is off.
On Power is on.
WAN
LAN(1-4)
Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port.
On
There is a device linked to the corresponding port but
there is no activity.
Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port.
2.4GHz
Off The wireless function is disabled.
Flashing
The wireless function is enabled. The Router is working
on 2.4GHz radio band.
5GHz
Off The wireless function is disabled.
Flashing
The wireless function is enabled. The Router is working
on 5GHz radio band.
SYS/WPS
Slow
Flashing The Router is working properly.
Fast
Flashing the LED flashes fast about
two minutes during WPS
working.
2.2 Back Rear Panel
The following parts are located on the rear panel.

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WAN: 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 port. The WAN port is where you will connect Cable/xDSL
Modem or other LAN.
LAN (1,2,3,4): These four LAN ports are where you will connect networked devices, such
as PCs, print servers, remote hard drives, and anything else you want to put on your
network. If you connect this product with the Hub (or Switchboard) correctly, the Router’s
corresponding LED and the Hub’s (or the Switchboard’s) must be illuminates.
WPS: With the Router powered on, press the button about 1 second, it is WPS function
and the WPS LED will flash two minutes.
RESET: With the Router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the button about 7
seconds, the Router will reset to default setting.
ON/OFF: The switch for the power.
POWER: The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the
power adapter provided with this Router.
Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data.
2.3 Side panel
USB: The USB port provided for 3G USB modem card to connect the Internet or connect
a USB storage device.
2.4 Typical install
Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the
broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After
that, please install the Router according to the following steps. Don’t forget to pull out the
power plug and keep your hands dry.

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1. Make sure all devices, including your PCs, modem, and Router, are powered down.
2. Using an Ethernet network cable, connect the LAN or Ethernet network port of the
cable or DSLmodem to the Router’s WAN port.
3. Power on the cable or DSLmodem, and power on the PC you wish to use to configure
the Router.
4. Connect the included power adapter to the Router. And connect the other end of the
adapter to an electrical outlet.

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Chapter 3 Quick Installation Guide
The chapter mainly presents how to enter the Router’s Web page and simple router
settings. After you have finished the hardware installation (Please refer to chapter 2), the
following steps will assist you to set the network configurations for you computer.
3.1 Set the Network Configurations
1. On your computer desktop right click "My Network Places" and select "Properties".
2. Right click "local Area Network Connection" and select "Properties".
3. Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and click "Properties".

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4. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" or select "Use the following IP
address(S)".
A. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address
automatically". Click "OK".
B. "Use the following IP address (S)"
IP Address: 192.168.1.XXX: ( XXX is a number from 2~254)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS Server: You need to input the DNS server address provided by you ISP.
Otherwise, you can use the Router's default gateway as the DNS proxy server.
Tip: If you are not sure of the DNS server address, we recommend you to select
“Obtain an IP address automatically (O)” and “Obtain a DNS server address
automatically”.

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Click "OK" to save the configurations.
3.2 Getting Started
To access the configuration pages, open
a web-browser such as Internet Explorer
and enter the IP address of the router
(192.168.1.1).
The Default User/Password: admin
If successful, you can see the status page.

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3.3 Setup Wizard
Click on "Wizard" pages, it will guide you to setup your router step by step in simple way.
In this section, there are seven steps to do it.
Please follow the steps and complete the router configuration.
Step 1 Setup Operation Mode
The router supports three operation modes, Gateway,Bridge and Wireless ISP. And
each mode is suitable for different use, please choose correct mode.

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Step 2 Time Zone Setting
The Time Configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct
time on the internal system clock. Daylight Saving can also be configured to automatically
adjust the time when needed.
Enable NTP client update: Check this box to connect NTP Server and synchronize
internet time.
Automatically Adjust Daylight Saving: Check this box, system will adjust the daylight
saving automatically.
Time Zone Select: Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.
NTP Server: Select the NTP Server from the drop-down menu.
Step 3 LAN Interface Setup
Setup the IPAddress and Subnet Mask for the LAN interface.

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IP Address: Enter the IP address of your router. (factory default:192.168.1.1)
Subnet Mask: An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use
255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.
Step 4 WAN Interface Setup
The router support six access modes in the WAN side, please choose correct mode
according to your ISP Service.
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Mode 1 DHCP Client
Select DHCP Client to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP. This
mode is commonly used for Cable modem services.
Mode 2 Static IP
Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port’s IP information is provided to you by your
ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS
address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in
the appropriate IPform, which are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will
not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
IP Address: Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.
Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.

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Default Gateway: Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.
DNS: The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service
Provider).
Mode 3 PPPoE
Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE
connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is
typically used for DSL services.
User Name: Enter your PPPoE user name.
Password: Enter your PPPoE password.
Mode 4 PPTP
Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection.
Your ISP will provide you with IP information and PPTP Server IP Address, of course it
also includes a username and password. This mode is typically used for DSL services.

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Dynamic IP (DHCP): Select Dynamic IP if none of the above parameters are provided.
Then you just need to enter server IP address provided by you ISP.
Static IP: Select Static IP if IP Address/ Subnet Mask/ Gateway and DNS server address
have been provided by you ISP. Then please enter server IP address or provided by your
ISP, and also enter the corresponding parameters.
IP Address: Enter the IP address.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet Mask.
Server IP Address: Enter the PPTP Server IP address provided by your ISP.
User Name: Enter your PPTP username.
Password: Enter your PPTP password.
Mode 5 L2TP
Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP
will provide you with a username and password.
Dynamic IP (DHCP): Select Dynamic IP if none of the above parameters are provided.
Then you just need to enter server IP address provided by you ISP.
Static IP: Select Static IP if IP Address/ Subnet Mask/ Gateway and DNS server address
have been provided by you ISP. Then please enter server IP address or provided by your
ISP, and also enter the corresponding parameters.
IP Address: Enter the IP address.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet Mask.
Server IP Address: Enter the L2TP Server IP address provided by your ISP.
User Name: Enter your L2TP username.
Password: Enter your L2TP password.

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Mode 6 3G
Choose 3G If you have a 3G USB modem card.
During the installation, please select the type of 3G modem card and enter the basic
parameters provided by your 3G ISP. Generally speaking, “Access Point Name” and
“Dial” are the necessary settings, but some other modem cards need to set “PIN Code” or
“User name/ Password”.
User Name: Enter your 3G user name.
Password: Enter your 3G password.
PIN: Enter your 3G PIN.
APN: Enter your 3GAPN.
Dial Number: Enter your 3G Dial Number provided by your ISP.
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Setp 5 Select Wireless Band
You can select Wireless Band.
2.4GHz - You can use the 2.4GHz band to connect to many classic wireless devices like
gaming consoles, laptops, DVRs, ect.
5GHz - This band is less crowded and is used for time-sensitive music, video streaming
or gaming. Using this band can avoid interference with 2.4GHz networks or noisy devices

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like cordless phones and microwave ovens.
Step 6 Wireless 5GHz LAN Settings
For example, here we configure the basic parameters for 5 GHz wireless network as the
following screenshot:
Band: This filed determines the wireless mode which the Router works on.
5GHz (A) - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11a.
5GHz (N) - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n.
5GHz (A+N) - Select if you are using both 802.11a and 802.11n wireless clients.
5GHz (AC) - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11ac.
5GHz (N+AC)- Select if you are using both 802.11n and 802.11ac wireless clients.
5GHz (A+N+AC) - Select if you are using both 802.11a, 802.11n and 802.11ac
wireless clients.
Mode: SupportAP, Client, WDS and AP+WDS mode.
Network Type: This type is only valid in client mode.
SSID: Service Set Identifier, it identifies your wireless network.
Channel Width: Select the channel width from the drop-down list.
ControlSideband: This relates to the channel number used for your wireless network.An
upper band represents higher channels and vice versa.
Channel Number: Indicates the channel setting for the router.
Enable Mac Clone: Enable or disable MAC clone option. (You can use the "Mac Clone"
button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and replace
the WAN MAC address with this MAC address.)
Step 6 Wireless 5GHz Security Setup
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router. This section you can set WEP and WPA-PSK security mode.
The following picture shows how to set the WEP security.
Key Length: Specify the Length of the key, 64-bit or 128-bit.
Key Format: Specify the format of the key, ASCII or hex.
Key Setting: Enter the key here, its format is limited by the key format,ASCII or Hex.
The following picture shows how to set WPA-PSK security, you can select WPA (TKIP),
WPA2 (AES) and Mixed mode.
Pre-Shared Key Format: Specify the format of the key, passphrase or hex.
Pre-Shared Key: Enter the key here, its format is limited by the key format.
Click “Next” to set the 2.4GHz wireless network by the same method, and then click
"Finish" button to complete the setting.
Through the wizard setup, you can complete the basic functions of a router settings to
achieve Internet access. If you need more advanced setting of the router, please refer to
the following chapters.

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Chapter 4 Configuring the Router
4.1 Wan Setup
There are two submenus under the WAN Setup menu: WAN Setup, DDNS Setup. Click
any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
4.1.1 Wan setup
This page is used to configure the parameters for Internet network which connects to the
WAN port of your Access Point. Here you may change the access method to static IP,
DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP or USB3G by click the item value of WAN Access type.
4.1.2 DDNS Setup
Dynamic DNS is a service that provides you with a valid, unchanging, internet domain
name (an URL) to go with that (possibly ever changing) IP-address.