Aluratek CDW530AM User manual

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CDW530AM
WiFi Combo Router
User Manual

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Copyright
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transcribed in an information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any
form or by any means, mechanical, magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or
otherwise, without the prior written permission.
Trademarks
All products, company, brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. They are used for identification purpose only. Specifications are subject to be changed
without prior notice.
FCC 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 radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in
this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own
expense, will be required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference.
CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN
55022/A1 Class B.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COPYRIGHT......................................................................................................................... 2
FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT................................................................................... 2
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................... 4
1.1 PACKAGE LIST........................................................................................................ 4
1.2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION.................................................................................. 5
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED.................................................................................... 7
2.1 EASY SETUP BY WINDOWS UTILITY .................................................................... 7
2.2 EASY SETUP BY CONFIGURING WEB PAGES .................................................. 12
CHAPTER 3 MAKING CONFIGURATION ..................................................................... 17
3.1 BASIC SETTING..................................................................................................... 17
3.2 FORWARDING RULES........................................................................................... 32
3.3 SECURITY SETTING.............................................................................................. 35
3.4 ADVANCED SETTING............................................................................................ 40
3.5 TOOL BOX.............................................................................................................. 47
CHAPTER4 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................. 51
APPENDIX A. SPEC SUMMARY TABLE.......................................................................... 55
APPENDIX B. LICENSING INFORMATION ...................................................................... 56

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Chapter 1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding product: CDW530AM WiFi Combo Router.
This product is specifically designed for those who need to have the internet access beyond his
home and office. It provides a complete solution for Internet surfing and broadband sharing.
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 fully exploiting the functions of
this product.
1.1 Package List
Items
Description
Contents
Quantity
1
WiFi Combo Router
1
2
RJ45 Cable
1
3
Power adapter
1
4
CD
1
5
Sponge
2
6
Quick Installation Guide
1
7
Stand
1

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1.2 Hardware Installation
1.2.1 Hardware configuration
1.2.2 LED indicators
LED indicator:
LED Status
Description
3G LED
Green
3G/3.5G is on.
Green in flash
Data access
WAN LED
Green
It is connected to local Ethernet.
Green in flash
Data access
LAN LED
Green
RJ45 cable is plugged, and Ethernet connection
is established.
Green in flash
Data access
WiFi LED
Green
WLAN is available.
Green in flash
Data access
LED Indicators
Power LED

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1.2.3 Installation Steps
Step 1. Attach the antenna:
Screw the antenna in a clockwise direction to the
back panel of the unit.
DO NOT connect WiFi Combo Router to
power before performing the installation
steps below.
Step 2. Insert the USB modem to the router:
Plug your USB modem which is with activated SIM
card provided by your 3G service provider.
to the USB interface.
Step 3. Connect with the Ethernet patch cable:
Insert the Ethernet cable into RJ45 Ethernet Port on
the back panel. And then plug the other end of RJ45
into the computer or Laptop computer. The Ethernet
LED will show green color if the Ethernet connection
is normally connected.
Step 4. Connect the power adapter:
Plug the other end of the power adapter into a wall
outlet.
Step 5. Start to configure the device:
You can start to configure the device via the Easy
Setup.
(see Easy Setup Utility)

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Chapter 2. Getting Started
There are two approaches for you to set up the WiFi Combo Router quickly and easily. One is
through executing the provided Windows Easy Setup Utility on your PC, and the other is through
browsing the web pages of device and configuration.
2.1 Easy Setup by Windows Utility
Step 1：
Install the Easy Setup Utility
from the provided CD then
follow the steps to configure
the device.
Step 2：
Select Language then click
“Next” to continue.
Step 3：
Then click the “Wizard” to
continue.

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Step 4：
Click “Next” to continue.
Step 5：
Select Wireless Enable,
and then click “Next” to
continue.
Step 6：
Enter SSID, Channel and
Security options, and then
click “Next” to continue.

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Step 7：
Select 3G Service by
clicking 3G icon to continue.
Step 8-1：
Select “Auto-Detection”,
and the Utility will try to
detect and configure the
required 3G service settings
automatically.
Click “Next” to continue.
Default PIN Code is empty,
if you have PIN Code, you
must enter it. For example
“0000”. If no, just Click
“Next” to continue.
Step 8-2：
Or you can select “Manual”
and manually fill in the
required 3G service settings
provided by your ISP.
Click “Next” to continue.

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Step 9：
The WiFi Combo Router
is rebooted to make your
entire configuration take
effect.
Step 10：
Click “Next” to test the
Internet connection or you
can ignore test.
Step 11：
Click “Next” to test WAN
Networking service.

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Step 12：
Congratulations!
Setup is completed.
Now you have already
connected to Internet
successfully.

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2.2 Easy Setup by Configuring Web Pages
You can also browse UI of the web to configure the device.
Browse to Activate the Setup Wizard
Type in the IP Address
(http://192.168.123.254)
Type the default
password „admin‟in the
System Password and
then click „login‟button.
Select your language.
Select “Wizard” for basic
settings in simple way.
Press “Next” to start the
Setup Wizard.

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Configure with the Setup Wizard
Step 1:
Setup login password.
Enter your system
password.
Step 2:
Select Time Zone.
Step 3:
Setup Wan Type.

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Step 4:
Select LAN IP address
and Wan Type.
If you want to use 3G
service as the main
internet access, please
set the WAN interface as
“Wireless WAN”and the
WAN type as “3G”.
Step 5-1:
Set up 3G Dial-up profile.
If you select
Auto-Detection and know
the default pin code
please fill in the blank. If
not, leave it empty.
Step 5-2:
If you select “Manual”
Dial-up Profile, please fill
in the Country and
Telecom information that
you subscribed. However,

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Step 6:
Set up your Wireless
Settings.
Type your network ID in
the blank of SSID.
Step 7:
Set up Wireless Security.
Enter your Authentication
and Encryption
Step 7:
Apply your Setting.
Confirm the information
you set up in User
Interface. If it is correct,
please click „Apply
settings‟.

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Step 8:
The WiFi Combo Router
is rebooted to make your
entire configuration take
effect.
Step 9
Click Finish to complete it.

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Chapter 3. Making Configuration
Whenever you want to configure your network or this device, you can access the Configuration
Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the device. The default IP
Address is: 192.168.123.254.
Enter the default password “admin” in the System Password and then click „login‟button.
Afterwards, select „Advanced‟indicated in the user interface for further configuring this
device. In the “Advanced”page, it could be categorized four sections, respectively Basic
Setting, Forwarding Rules, Security Setting, andAdvanced Setting.
3.1 Basic Setting
3.1.1 Network Setup
There are two ways to configure the network, respectively LAN Setup and Internet setup.
3.1.1.1 LAN type

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1. LAN IP Address: The local IP address of this device. The computer on your network
must use the LAN IP address of this device as their Default Gateway. You can change it
if necessary.
2. Subnet Mask: Input your Subnet mask. (All devices in the network must have the same
subnet mask.) The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
3.1.1.1 Internet Setup
1. WAN Interface: Select Ethernet WAN or Wireless WAN to continue.
2. WAN Type: WAN connection type of your ISP. You can click WAN Type combo button
to choose a correct one from the following options:
Wireless WAN
A. 3G
For 3G WAN Networking. The WAN fields may not be necessary for your connection. The
information on this page will only be used when your service provider requires you to enter
a User Name and Password to connect with the 3G network.
Please refer to your documentation or service provider for additional information.
1. Dial-Up Profile: Select “Auto-Detection”or “Manual”to continue. If “Auto-Defectionl”is

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selected, the device will try to configure some ISP specific dial-up parameters
automatically. However, if you choose “Manual”, you must enter the following
information.
2. Country: Select your country.
3. Telecom: Select your telecom.
4. 3G Network: Select the 3G Network
5. APN: Enter the APN for your PC card here.(Optional)
6. Pin Code: Enter the Pin Code for your SIM card. (Optional)
7. Dial-Number: This field should not be altered except when required by your service
provider.
8. Account: Enter the new User Name for your PC card here, you can contact to your ISP
to get it. (Optional)
9. Password: Enter the new Password for your PC card here, you can contact to your ISP
to get it. (Optional)
10. Authentication: Choose your authentication.
11. Primary DNS: This feature allows you to assign a Primary DNS Server, contact to your
ISP to get it. (Optional)
12. Secondary DNS: This feature allows you to assign a Secondary DNS Server, you can
contact to your ISP to get it. (Optional)
13. Connection Control: Select your connection control. There are 3 modes to select:
Connect-on-demand: The device will link up with ISP when the clients send outgoing
packets.
Auto Reconnect (Always-on): The device will link with ISP until the connection is
established.
Manually: The device will not make the link until someone clicks the connect-button
in the Status-page.
14. Allowed Connection Time: The router would be continuely connected if you click on
the “Always”. However, if you would like to make the router connected within certain
time, you have to choose “By Schedule”and select the Name of Rule you set up in
Scheduling or click the button of Add.
15. Alive: This feature must collocate with the function "Auto" of "Auto Connect". Enable it
to keep the connection always be established.
LCP Echo Request: Enter the time interval and the maximum failure count. The
device will constantly send out the LCP packets for keeping the
connection alive.
Ping Remote Host: Enter the Remote host IP and the time interval to send the ping
packets for keeping the connection alive.

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B. iBurst
1. Primary DNS: This feature allows you to assign a Primary DNS Server, contact to your
ISP to get it. (Optional)
2. Secondary DNS: This feature allows you to assign a Secondary DNS Server, you can
contact to your ISP to get it. (Optional)
3. Account: Enter the new User Name for your PC card here, you can contact to your ISP
to get it. (Optional)
4. Password: Enter the new Password for your PC card here, you can contact to your ISP to
get it. (Optional)
5. Connection Control: Select your connection control. There are 3 modes to select:
Connect-on-demand: The device will link up with ISP when the clients send outgoing
packets.
Auto Reconnect (Always-on): The device will link with ISP until the connection is
established.
Manually: The device will not make the link until someone clicks the connect-button in
the Status-page.
6. Maximum Idle Time: The time of no activity to disconnect your iBurst session. Set it to
zero or enable “Auto-reconnect” to disable this feature. If Auto-reconnect is enabled, this
device will connect with ISP automatically after system is restarted or connection is
dropped.
7. Service Name: Input the service name if your ISP requires it.
8. Assigned IP Address: It is required by some ISPs. (Optional)
9. MTU: Most ISP offers MTU value to users. The default MTU value is 0 (auto).
10. NAT disable: The device would not send private IP to other LAN PC if you select disable.