Comtrend Corporation VR-3053 User manual

VR-3053
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User Manual
261099-049 Version A1.0, June 14, 2019

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Preface
This manual provides information related to the installation and operation of this
device. The individual reading this manual is presumed to have a basic
understanding of telecommunications terminology and concepts.
If you find the product to be inoperable or malfunctioning, please contact technical
support for immediate service by email at INT[email protected]
For product update, new product release, manual revision, or software upgrades,
please visit our website at http://www.comtrend.com
Important Safety Instructions
With reference to unpacking, installation, use, and maintenance of your electronic
device, the following basic guidelines are recommended:
 Do not use or install this product near water, to avoid fire or shock hazard. For
example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink or laundry tub, or near a swimming pool.
Also, do not expose the equipment to rain or damp areas (e.g. a wet basement).
Do not connect the power supply cord on elevated surfaces. Allow it to lie freely.
There should be no obstructions in its path and no heavy items should be placed
on the cord. In addition, do not walk on, step on, or mistreat the cord.
 Use only the power cord and adapter that are shipped with this device.
 To safeguard the equipment against overheating, make sure that all openings in
the unit that offer exposure to air are not blocked.
 Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightening. Also, do not use
the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
 Never install telephone wiring during stormy weather conditions.
CAUTION:
 To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.
 Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing
or disassembling this equipment.
 Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the
equipment.
 Do not stack equipment or place equipment in tight spaces, in drawers, or
on carpets. Be sure that your equipment is surrounded by at least 2 inches
of air space.
 If this Home Gateway Router cause harm to the telephone network, the
telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary
discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn't
practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as
possible. Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the
FCC if you believe it is necessary.

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 To prevent interference with cordless phones, ensure that gateway is at
least 5 feet ( 1.5m )from the cordless phone base station.
 If you experience trouble with this equipment, you disconnect it from the
network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that
equipment is not malfunctioning.
 If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the
telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable
alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
WARNING( ATTENTION )
 Disconnect the power line from the device before servicing.
 For indoor use only
 Do NOT open the casing
 Do NOT use near water
 Do NOT insert sharp objects into the RJ-11 jack
 Keep away from the fire
 For use in ventilated environment / space
 Use 26 AWG or larger cable connect to RJ-11 port
 Débranchez l'alimentation électrique avant l'entretien
 Cet appareil est conçu pour l'usage intérieur seulement
 N'ouvrez pas le boîtier
 N'utilisez pas cet appareil près de l'eau
 N'insérez pas d'objets tranchants dans la prise
 RJ-11N'approchez pas du feu
 Veuillez utiliser dans un environnement aéré
 Veuillez utiliser fil électrique de 26AWG pour port RJ-11
Power Specifications( Alimentation ) :
Input 12Vdc, 2A
FCC & ISED
User Information
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Aucune modification apportée à l’appareil par l’utilisateur, quelle qu’en soit la nature.
Tout changement ou modification peuvent annuler le droit d’utilisation de l’appareil
par l’utilisateur.

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Note: 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 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:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and
its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power
(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 Canada.
Pour réduire le risque d’interférence aux autres utilisateurs, le type d’antenne
et son gain doivent être choisies de façon que la puissance isotrope
rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) ne dépasse pas ce qui est nécessaire pour une
communication réussie.
Cet appareil est conforme à la norme RSS Industrie Canada exempts de licence
norme(s).
Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. Cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d’interférences et
2. Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences
qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement du dispositif.
Radiation Exposure
FCC
1. This Transmitter must not be co‐located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
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ISED
This device complies with the ISED radiation exposure limit set forth for an

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uncontrolled environment. This device should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Cet équipement est conforme avec l'exposition aux radiations ISED définies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à une
distance minimum de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps. Cet émetteur ne doit
pas être co-localisées ou opérant en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou
transmetteur.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) indicates the maximum number of devices
allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination of an interface
may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the
sum of the RENs of all the devices not exceed five.

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Copyright
Copyright©2019 Comtrend Corporation. All rights reserved. The information
contained herein is proprietary to Comtrend Corporation. No part of this document
may be translated, transcribed, reproduced, in any form, or by any means without
prior written consent of Comtrend Corporation.
This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the
terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software
Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY
WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more
details.
You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
along with this program. If not, see http://www.gnu.org/licenses/
NOTE: This document is subject to change without notice.
Protect Our Environment
This symbol indicates that when the equipment has reached the end of
its useful life, it must be taken to a recycling centre and processed
separate from domestic waste.
The cardboard box, the plastic contained in the packaging, and the parts that make
up this router can be recycled in accordance with regionally established regulations.
Never dispose of this electronic equipment along with your household waste; you
may be subject to penalties or sanctions under the law. Instead, please be
responsible and ask for disposal instructions from your local government.
Save Our Environment
When this equipment has reached the end of its useful life, it must be taken to a
recycling centre and processed separately from domestic waste.
The cardboard box, the plastic in the packaging, and the parts that make up this
device can be recycled in accordance with regionally established regulations. Never
dispose of this electronic equipment along with your household waste.
You may be subject to penalties or sanctions under the law. Instead, ask for disposal
instructions from your municipal government.
Please be responsible and protect our environment.

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................9
2.1 HARDWARE SETUP...........................................................................................................................9
2.1.1 Back Panel.............................................................................................................................10
2.1.2 Bottom Panel.........................................................................................................................12
2.1.3 Front Panel............................................................................................................................13
CHAPTER 3 WEB USER INTERFACE............................................................................................15
3.1 DEFAULT SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................15
3.2 IPCONFIGURATION........................................................................................................................16
3.3 LOGIN PROCEDURE........................................................................................................................18
CHAPTER 4 BASIC SETUP...............................................................................................................20
4.1 INTERNET ......................................................................................................................................21
4.2WIFI 2.4GHZ.................................................................................................................................23
4.3WIFI 5GHZ....................................................................................................................................24
4.4 LAN..............................................................................................................................................25
4.4.1 Configuration ........................................................................................................................25
4.4.2 Devices Connected ................................................................................................................26
4.5 FIREWALL......................................................................................................................................27
4.5.1 Main Firewall........................................................................................................................27
4.5.2 Parental Control....................................................................................................................28
CHAPTER 5ADVANCED SETUP.....................................................................................................30
5.1 DSL...............................................................................................................................................31
5.1.1 Mode Setting..........................................................................................................................31
5.1.2 Status .....................................................................................................................................32
5.1.3 ATM Channel.........................................................................................................................33
5.2 MULTIPLE BRIDGE.........................................................................................................................34
5.2.1 LAN VLAN.............................................................................................................................34
5.2.2 Bridges...................................................................................................................................34
5.3 MULTICAST ...................................................................................................................................35
5.4 SYSTEM .........................................................................................................................................36
5.4.1 Administration.......................................................................................................................36
5.4.2 User Management..................................................................................................................37
5.4.3 System Time ...........................................................................................................................38
5.4.4 System Log.............................................................................................................................39
5.4.5 Diagnostics............................................................................................................................40
5.5 DYNAMIC DNS..............................................................................................................................42
5.6WIFI 2.4GHZ.................................................................................................................................45
5.6.1 Advanced ...............................................................................................................................45
5.6.2 SSIDs.....................................................................................................................................47
5.6.3 WPS .......................................................................................................................................49
5.6.4 MAC Filtering .......................................................................................................................51
5.6.5 WDS.......................................................................................................................................52
5.6.6 Statistics.................................................................................................................................53
5.6.7 Airtime Fairness....................................................................................................................55
5.7WIFI 5GHZ....................................................................................................................................58
5.7.1 Advanced ...............................................................................................................................58
5.7.2 SSIDs.....................................................................................................................................60
5.7.3 WPS .......................................................................................................................................62
5.7.4 MAC Flitering .......................................................................................................................64
5.7.5 WDS.......................................................................................................................................66
5.7.6 Statistics.................................................................................................................................67
5.7.7 Airtime Fairness....................................................................................................................69
5.8 UPNP ............................................................................................................................................72
5.9 QUALITY OF SERVICE ....................................................................................................................73

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5.9.1 QoS........................................................................................................................................74
5.9.2 QoS Graphs...........................................................................................................................77
5.9.3 Queue Stats............................................................................................................................78
5.10ADVANCED FIREWALL .................................................................................................................79
5.10.1Packet Filter........................................................................................................................79
5.10.2URL Filter............................................................................................................................81
5.11OAM DIAGNOSTICS ....................................................................................................................82
5.11.1 ATM OAM F5 Loopback......................................................................................................82
5.12NAT............................................................................................................................................83
5.12.1 DMZ.....................................................................................................................................83
5.12.2 Port Mapping.......................................................................................................................84
5.12.3 Port Triggering....................................................................................................................86
5.13 DEVICE MANAGEMENT ...............................................................................................................88
5.14 ROUTING .....................................................................................................................................90
5.14.1 Static Routing ......................................................................................................................90
5.14.2 RIP.......................................................................................................................................94
CHAPTER 6 LOGOUT.......................................................................................................................95
APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................96
APPENDIX B - SSH CLIENT.............................................................................................................98

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Chapter 1 Introduction
VR-3053 is a Multi-DSL router using the Intel solution. It not only provides both
ADSL and 35b VDSL but also integrated 5 Giga Ethernet ports and WLAN 802.11n
2.4GHz frequency band and 802.11ac 5GHz Frequency band. Therefore, VR-3053 is
designed for high speed applications. VR-3053 also follows TR-069 making central
management (ACS) very easy.

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Hardware Setup
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Non-stackable
This device is not stackable – do not place units on top of each other, otherwise
damage could occur.
Follow the instructions below to complete the hardware setup.

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2.1.1 Back Panel
The figure below shows the back panel of the device.
WiFi On/Off
Press and release the WiFi button to enable the WiFi function. To disable WiFi, press
and release the WiFi button.
WPS Button
Press the WPS button less than 2 seconds to enable WPS which will allow 2 minutes
for WiFi connection.
ETH WAN PORT
This port is designated to be used for Ethernet WAN functionality only. Use
1000-BASE-T RJ-45 cables to connect to Gigabit WAN server, or 10/100BASE-T
RJ-45 cables for standard network usage. This ports is auto-sensing MDI/X; so
either straight-through or crossover cable can be used.
LAN (Ethernet) Ports
You can connect the router to up to four LAN devices using RJ45 cables. The ports
are auto-sensing MDI/X and either straight-through or crossover cable can be used.

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DSL
Connect to the DSL port with the DSL RJ11 cable.
Power ON
Press the power button to the OFF position (OUT). Connect the power adapter to the
power port. Attach the power adapter to a wall outlet or other AC source. Press the
power button to the ON position (IN). If the Power LED displays as expected then
the device is ready for setup (see section – LED Indicators).
Caution 1: If the device fails to power up, or it malfunctions, first verify that the
power cords are connected securely and then power it on again. If the
problem persists, contact technical support.
Caution 2: Before servicing or disassembling this equipment, disconnect all power
cords and telephone lines from their outlets.

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2.1.2 Bottom Panel
Reset Button
Restore the default parameters of the device by pressing the Reset button for 10
seconds. After the device has rebooted successfully, the front panel should display
as expected (see section 2.1.3 Front Panel for details).
NOTE: If pressed down for more than 60 seconds, the VR-3053 will go into a
firmware update state (CFE boot mode). The firmware can then be
updated using an Internet browser pointed to the default IP address.

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2.1.3 Front Panel
The front panel LED indicators are shown below and explained in the following table.
This information can be used to check the status of the device and its connections.
LED Color Mode Function
INTERNET
Green
On
IP connected and no traffic detected. If an IP or
PPPoE session is dropped due to an idle timeout,
the light will remain blue.
The light will turn red when it attempts to
reconnect and DHCP or PPPoE fails.
Off Modem power off, modem in bridged mode or
WAN connection not present.
Blink IP connected and IP Traffic is passing through the
device (either direction)
Red On
Device attempted to become IP connected and
failed (no DHCP response, no PPPoE response,
PPPoE authentication failed, no IP address from
IPCP, etc.)
DSL Green On xDSL Link is established.
Off xDSL Link is not established.
Blink xDSL Link is training or data transmitting.

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ETH WAN Green
On Ethernet WAN is connected.
Off Ethernet WAN is not connected.
Blink Ethernet WAN is transmitting/ receiving.
5G WiFi Green
On Wi-Fi enabled.
Off Wi-Fi disabled.
Blink Data transmitting or receiving over WLAN.
2.4G WiFi Green
On Wi-Fi enabled.
Off Wi-Fi disabled.
Blink Data transmitting or receiving over WLAN.
WPS Green
On WPS connection successful. The LED will stay on
for 3 minutes.
Off No WPS association process ongoing.
Slow
Blink WPS connection in progress.
Fast
Blink WPS connection unsuccessful. The LED will keep
blinking for 30 seconds.
ETH 1X-4X Green
On An Ethernet Link is established.
Off An Ethernet Link is not established.
Blink Data transmitting or receiving over Ethernet.
POWER
Green On The device is powered up.
Off The device is powered down.
Red On
POST (Power On Self Test) failure or other
malfunction. A malfunction is any error of
internal sequence or state that will prevent the
device from connecting to the DSLAM or passing
customer data.
Note:
A malfunction is any error of internal sequence or state that will prevent the device
from connecting to the DSLAM or passing customer data. This may be identified at
various times such after power on or during operation through the use of self testing
or in operations which result in a unit state that is not expected or should not occur.
IP connected (the device has a WAN IP address from IPCP or DHCP and DSL is up or
a static IP address is configured, PPP negotiation has successfully complete – if
used – and DSL is up ) and no traffic detected. If the IP or PPPoE session is dropped
for any other reason, the light is turned off. The light will turn red when it attempts
to reconnect and DHCP or PPPoE fails.

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Chapter 3 Web User Interface
This section describes how to access the device via the web user interface (WUI)
using an Internet browser such as Internet Explorer (version 5.0 and later).
3.1 Default Settings
The factory default settings of this device are summarized below.
 LAN IP address: 192.168.1.1
 LAN subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
 Administrative access (username: root, password: 12345)
 User access (username: user, password: user)
 Remote (WAN) access (username: support, password: support)
 WLAN access: enabled
Technical Note
During power on, the device initializes all settings to default values. It will then
read the configuration profile from the permanent storage section of flash memory.
The default attributes are overwritten when identical attributes with different values
are configured. The configuration profile in permanent storage can be created via
the web user interface or telnet user interface, or other management protocols.
The factory default configuration can be restored either by pushing the reset button
for more than ten seconds until the power indicates LED blinking or by clicking the
Restore Default Configuration option in the Restore Settings screen.

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3.2 IP Configuration
DHCP MODE
When the VR-3053 powers up, the onboard DHCP server will switch on. Basically,
the DHCP server issues and reserves IP addresses for LAN devices, such as your PC.
To obtain an IP address from the DCHP server, follow the steps provided below.
NOTE: The following procedure assumes you are running Windows. However,
the general steps involved are similar for most operating systems (OS).
Check your OS support documentation for further details.
STEP 1: From the Network Connections window, open Local Area Connection (You
may also access this screen by double-clicking the Local Area Connection
icon on your taskbar). Click the Properties button.
STEP 2: Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.
STEP 3: Select Obtain an IP address automatically as shown below.
STEP 4: Click OK to submit these settings.
If you experience difficulty with DHCP mode, you can try static IP mode instead.

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STATIC IP MODE
In static IP mode, you assign IP settings to your PC manually.
Follow these steps to configure your PC IP address to use subnet 192.168.1.x.
NOTE: The following procedure assumes you are running Windows. However,
the general steps involved are similar for most operating systems (OS).
Check your OS support documentation for further details.
STEP 1: From the Network Connections window, open Local Area Connection (You
may also access this screen by double-clicking the Local Area Connection
icon on your taskbar). Click the Properties button.
STEP 2: Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.
STEP 3: Change the IP address to the 192.168.1.x (1<x<255) subnet with subnet
mask of 255.255.255.0. The screen should now display as shown below.
STEP 4: Click OK to submit these settings.

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3.3 Login Procedure
Perform the following steps to login to the web user interface.
NOTE: The default settings can be found in 3.1 Default Settings.
STEP 1: Start the Internet browser and enter the default IP address for the device
in the Web address field. For example, if the default IP address is
192.168.1.1, type http://192.168.1.1.
NOTE: For local administration (i.e. LAN access), the PC running the browser
must be attached to the Ethernet, and not necessarily to the device.
STEP 2: A dialog box will appear, such as the one below. Enter the default
username and password, as defined in section 3.1 Default Settings.
Click OK to continue.

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STEP 3: After successfully logging in for the first time, you will reach this screen.
You can also reach this page by clicking on the following icon located at the top of
the screen.