Amar Sun Technology Wireless Broadband Router User manual

Wireless Broadband Router
User Manual
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Contents
Features...................................................................................................................................3
Connecting Router.........................................................................................................................5
1. Hardware Installation.........................................................................................................5
2. Connect to the router..........................................................................................................5
2.1 Correctly set up your computer network configuration..............................................5
2.2 Verify the network connection properly......................................................................8
3. Setup Wizard ..................................................................................................................9
1.1 Operation Mode....................................................................................................10
1.2 Time Zone Setting ...............................................................................................11
1.3 LAN Interface Setup ............................................................................................12
1.4 WAN Interface Setup...........................................................................................13
1.5 Wireless Basic Settings ......................................................................................14
1.6 Wireless Security Setup ......................................................................................15
4. Operation Mode ...........................................................................................................16
5. Wireless .........................................................................................................................17
3.1 Wireless Basic Settings ......................................................................................17
3.2 Wireless Advanced Settings ..............................................................................19
3.3 Wireless Security Setup ......................................................................................20
3.4 Wireless Access Control ....................................................................................21
3.5 WDS Settings........................................................................................................22
3.6 Wireless Site Survey ............................................................................................23
3.7 WPS ........................................................................................................................24
3.8 Wireless Schedule................................................................................................24
7. TCP/IP Settings ...........................................................................................................25
4.1 LAN Interface Setup ............................................................................................25
4.2 WAN Interface Setup...........................................................................................27
8. Firewall...........................................................................................................................30
5.1 Port Filtering..........................................................................................................30
5.2 IP Filtering..............................................................................................................31
5.3 MAC Filtering ........................................................................................................32
5.4 Port Forwarding....................................................................................................33
5.5 URL Filtering..........................................................................................................34
5.6 DMZ.........................................................................................................................35
5.7 VLAN .......................................................................................................................36
9. QoS.................................................................................................................................36
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10. Routing Setup...............................................................................................................38
11. Management....................................................................................................................40
8.1 Status .....................................................................................................................40
8.2 Statistics ................................................................................................................41
8.3 Dynamic DNS Setting .........................................................................................42
8.4 Time Zone Setting ...............................................................................................43
8.5 Denial of Service..................................................................................................44
8.6 Log ..........................................................................................................................45
8.7 Upgrade Firmware ...............................................................................................46
8.8 Save/Reload Settings .........................................................................................47
8.9 Password ...............................................................................................................47
Appendix: Glossary.............................................................................................................48
Features
¾Complies with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards.
¾1 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, 4 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45
LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.
¾Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range wireless LAN transmission technology.
¾Supports multiple rate adaptive function, can automatically adjust the wireless
transmission rate.
¾Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps data transfer rates.
¾Support 64/128-bit WEP encryption, WPA and WPA2 、WPA-Mixed, 802.1x
verification encryption and security mechanism can ensure data in a wireless
network transmission of security.
¾Provides WEP,WPA,WPA2,WPA2 Mixed authentication, TKIP/AES encryption
security.
¾Support SSID broadcasting control, effectively preventing the SSID broadcasting
leak.
¾Support WDS, expanding wireless network coverage.
¾Using no gap Roaming (Roaming) technology, efficient wireless connections.
¾Built-in network address translation (NAT) function, support port forwarding, IP
address filtering, MAC address filtering, urls filtration, port filtering and DMZ host.
Support VLAN, VLAN can solve expansibility, security and network management.
¾Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static
IP, PPTP Internet access.
¾Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.
¾Support universal plug and play (UPnP), meet UPnP standard data can be passed
smoothly.
¾Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.
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¾Supports IGMP Proxy.
¾Connecting Internet on demand and disconnecting from the Internet when idle for
PPPoE.
¾Built-in firewall function, support domain filtering and MAC address filtering, can
according to the designated computer Internet access open.
¾Support DoS attack prevention, has the virus automatic isolation function.
¾Support ARP guard function, can effectively prevent the connection deceive
attack.
¾Support dynamic DNS function, can provide for dynamic IP addres s domain name
service.
¾Built-in DHCP server, at the same time, you can detect static address
assignment.
¾Built-in static routing function, can according to need to construct special
network topology.
¾Support WEB software upgrades, free router's latest software.
¾Support QOS, used to improve network service quality.
¾Support access time limit, you can set the AP opened and closed timetable.
¾Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Port filtering, and MAC address
filtering.
¾Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access
Control List).
¾Supports Flow Statistics.
¾Supports ICMP-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, and TCP-SYN-FLOOD filte.
¾Ignores Ping packets from WAN or LAN ports.
¾May, according to the Internet action, automatic or in the connection and
disconnect network connections.
¾Supports remote and Web management, all Chinese configuration interface,
equipped with simple installation Wizard (Wizard).
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Connecting Router
1. Hardware Installation
Before setting up the router, please follow these steps for proper connection.
1、Use the network cable to connect the router LAN port and your computer
network card.
2、Please use the standard power adapter to the router.
3、Connect your broadband line (Telecom ADSL, Netcom ADSL, Great Wall
Broadband, Tianwei video, etc.) and the router WAN port.
Note: Use the included power adapter. Using different router power adapter
may cause damage.
2.Connect to the router
In order to quickly and correctly complete the router settings, please refer to
the following steps to set.
2.1Correctly set up your computer network configuration
1、When you are using the desktop, right-click "My Network Places", in the
pop-up menu select "Properties"
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2、In the following window opens, right click on the "local connection", select
"Properties"
3、In the pop-up dialog box, select the "Internet Protocol (TCP / IP)", then
mouse click "Properties" button in the pop-up dialog box, select the "Internet
Protocol (TCP / IP)", then mouse click "Properties" button.
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4、In the following window opened, you can choose "automatic IP address (0)"
or "Use the following IP address (S);
A、"Automatically obtain IP address (0)" as shown below:
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B、"Use the following IP address (S)"
IP Address: 192.168.1.XXX: (XXX is 2 to 254)
Subnet mask：255.255.255.0
Gateway：192.168.1.1
DNS Servers：You can fill out your local DNS server address (ask your ISP
provider) and also make the router as a DNS proxy server. After setup is
completed click "OK" to submit, then in Local Area Connection "Properties",
click "OK" to save settings.
2.2Verify the network connection properly
1、Select "Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt"
2、Right format at the input "ping 192.168.0.1" and press Enter, if shown to get
a response, your computer and the router properly.
In the IE browser,type "192.168.1.1" into the login screen.
Enter you username and password,the default username is "admin",and the default
password is "admin".
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After your successful login, you can see the interface as follows:
You can configure and manage the router. There are seven main menus on the left of
the Site contents. Submenus will be available after you click one of the main menus.
The seven main menus are: Setup Wizard, Operation Mode, Wireless, TCP/IP Settings,
Firewall, Management, Reboot. To apply any settings you have altered on the page,
please click the Apply Change button.
3. Setup Wizard
The setup wizard will guide you to configure access point for first time. Please follow
the setup wizard step by step.
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1.1 Operation Mode
You can setup different modes to LAN and WLAN interface for NAT and bridging
function.
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Click the "cancel" button to cancel the setting.
Click the "Back" button to return to top-level directory.
Click the "Next" button to get into the next-level directory.
1.2 Time Zone Setting
You can maintain the system time by synchronizing with a public time server over the
Internet.
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Click the "cancel" button to cancel the setting.
Click the "Back" button to return to top-level directory.
Click the "Next" button to get into the next-level directory.
1.3 LAN Interface Setup
You can configure the parameters for local area network which connects to the LAN
port of your Access Point. Here you may change the setting for IP address, subnet
mask, DHCP, etc.
IP Address - Enter the IP address of your router in dotted-decimal notation (factory
default: 192.168.1.1).
Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use
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255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.
Click the "cancel" button to cancel the setting.
Click the "Back" button to return to top-level directory.
Click the "Next" button to get into the next-level directory.
Note: If you change the IP Address of LAN, you must use the new IP Address to login
the router.
1.4 WAN Interface Setup
a. If you choose the DHCP Client, you must have another DHCP server within your
network or else you must manually configure the computer.
b. If you choose Static IP, you should have fixed IP Parameters specified by your ISP.
You should type the following parameters into the spaces provided:
IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your
ISP.
Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your
ISP, usually is 255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway - (Optional) Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal
notation provided by your ISP.
MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most
Ethernet
Network is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs you may need to modify the MTU. But this
is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your
ISP connection.
DNS 1 - (Optional) Enter the DNS address in dotted-decimal nota tion provided by
your ISP.
DNS 2 - (Optional) Type another DNS address in dotted-decimal notation
provided
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by your ISP if provided.
DNS 3 - (Optional) Type the third DNS address in dotted-decimal notation
provided
by your ISP if provided.
c. If you choose PPPoE, you should enter the following parameters.
User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
These fields are case-sensitive.
Connection Type:
Connect on Demand - You can configure the router to disconnect your Internet
connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet
connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the
router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access
the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button.
If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle
Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before
your Internet connection terminates.
Manually - You can configure the router to make it connect or disconnect manually.
After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the router will disconnect from the
Internet connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection
automatically as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option,
click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times,
enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number time in minutes that
you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested.
Click the "cancel" button to cancel the setting.
Click the "Back" button to return to top-level directory.
Click the "Next" button to get into the next-level directory.
1.5 Wireless Basic Settings
You can configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients which may connect to your
Access Point.
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Click the "cancel" button to cancel the setting.
Click the "Back" button to return to top-level directory.
Click the "Next" button to get into the next-level directory.
1.6 Wireless Security Setup
You can setup the wireless security. Turn on WEP, WPA, WPA 2 or WPA 2 Mixed by
using Encryption Keys could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless
network.
While you choose one of the encryption mode, you should set the encryption key.
Click the "cancel" button to cancel the setting.
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Click the "Back" button to return to top-level directory.
Click the "Next" button to get into the next-level directory.
Click the "Finished" button to enable configuration to take effect.
4. Operation Mode
As the following screenshots, you can setup different modes to LAN and WLAN
interface for NAT and bridging function.
Gateway: In this mode, the device is supposed to connect to internet via ADSL/Cable
Modem. The NAT is enabled and PCs in LAN ports share the same IP to ISP through
WAN port. The connection type can be setup in WAN page by using PPPOE, DHCP
client, PPTP client, L2TP client or static IP.
Bridge: In this mode, all ethernet ports and wireless interface are bridged together and
NAT function is disabled. All the WAN related function and firewall are not supported.
Wireless: In this mode, all ethernet ports are bridged together and the wireless client
will connect to ISP access point. The NAT is enabled and PCs in ethernet ports share
the same IP to ISP through wireless LAN. You must set the wireless to client mode first
and connect to the ISP AP in Site-Survey page. The connection type can be setup in
WAN page by using PPPOE,DHCP client, PPTP client,L2TP client or static IP.
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Click "Apply Change" button to enable configuration to take effect.
Click "Reset" button to reset.
5. Wireless
There are seven submenus under the Wireless menu : Basic Settings, Advanced
Settings, Security, Access Control, WDS settings, Site Survey and WPS. Click any of
them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed
explanations for each submenu are provided below.
3.1 Wireless Basic Settings
You can configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients which may connect to your
Access Point. Here you may change wireless encryption settings as well as wireless
network parameters.
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Mode — you can choose four types of mode: Client, AP, WDS, AP+WDS.
Network Type — while you choose client mode, you can configure the network type.
SSID — Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name (SSID) must be
assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is RTK 11n AP, but
it is recommended strongly that you change your networks name (SSID) to a different
value. This value is case-sensitive.
Channel Width - you can select two kinds of channel width: 20MHz or 40MHz
Broadcast SSID - If you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless
Router SSID will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.
Click the button "Multiple AP", you can see the wireless setting for multiple APs.
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While you choose AP or AP+ WDS mode, you can click "Show Active Clients" to look
over the active clients. AS follows:
This table shows the MAC address, transmission, receive packet counters and
encrypted status for each associated wireless client.
Click "Apply Change" button to enable configuration to take effect.
Click "Reset" button to reset.
3.2 Wireless Advanced Settings
These settings are only for more technically advanced users who have a sufficient
knowledge about wireless LAN. These settings should not be changed unless you
know what effect the changes will have on your Access Point.
You can select the Authentication Type, set the Fragment Threshold, RTS Threshold
and Beacon Interval.
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Click "Apply Change" button to enable configuration to take effect.
Click "Reset" button to reset.
3.3 Wireless Security Setup
You can setup the wireless security. Turn on WEP or WPA by using Encryption Keys
could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless network.
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