Digisol DG-BR4000N User manual

DG-BR4000N
150Mbps Wireless LAN Broadband Router
User Manual
V1.1
2010-09-08
As our product undergoes continuous development the specifications are subject to change without prior notice

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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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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 the FCC Rules. These limitations 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 a different outlet from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult your local distributors or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with emission limits
Changes or modifications to the equipment, which are not approved by the party
responsible for compliance could affect the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

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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.
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.

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R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND 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.
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 in Austria,
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 EFTA member states:
Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
EU Countries Not intended for use: None.

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INDEX
1. PRODUCT INFORMATION............................................................................................................9
1-1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................................................................9
1-2 SAFETY INFORMATION..................................................................................................................10
1-3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................. 11
1-4 PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................................................... 11
1-5 GET FAMILIAR WITH YOUR NEW WIRELESS BROADBAND ROUTER .................................................12
2. SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP..............................................................................................14
2-1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .................................................................................14
2-2 CONNECTING TO WIRELESS BROADBAND ROUTER BY WEB BROWSER ...........................................24
2-2-1 Windows 95/98 IP address setup:........................................................................................25
2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup:.........................................................................................27
2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup:............................................................................................29
2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup ..........................................................................................31
2-2-5 Connecting the router’s management interface by web browser.........................................33
2-3 USING QUICK SETUP ....................................................................................................................35
2-3-1 Setup procedure for ‘Cable Modem’...................................................................................38
2-3-2 Setup procedure for ‘Fixed-IP xDSL’:.................................................................................39
2-3-3 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE xDSL .....................................................................................40
2-3-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP xDSL’.......................................................................................42
2-3-5 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP xDSL’.......................................................................................44
2-3-6 Procedure for Saving the Settings .......................................................................................46
2-4 GENERAL SETUP ...........................................................................................................................47
2-4-1 Time zone and time auto-synchronization ...........................................................................48
2-4-2 Change management password...........................................................................................49
2-4-3 Remote Management...........................................................................................................51
2-5 SETUP INTERNET CONNECTION (WAN SETUP) .............................................................................53
2-5-1 Setup procedure for ‘Dynamic IP’.......................................................................................54
2-5-2 Setup procedure for ‘Static IP’............................................................................................56
2-5-3 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE’..............................................................................................57
2-5-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP’................................................................................................59

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2-5-5 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP’: ...............................................................................................62
2-5-6 Setup procedure for ‘DNS’:.................................................................................................64
2-5-7 Setup procedure for ‘DDNS’:..............................................................................................66
2-5-8 Setup procedure for ‘WISP’.................................................................................................68
2-6 WIRED LAN CONFIGURATIONS ....................................................................................................71
2-6-1 LAN IP section:...................................................................................................................72
2-6-2 DHCP Server: .....................................................................................................................73
2-6-3 Static DHCP Lease Table:...................................................................................................74
2-7 WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATIONS ...............................................................................................76
2-7-1 Basic Wireless Settings........................................................................................................78
2-7-1-1 Setup procedure for ‘Access Point’:............................................................................................80
2-7-1-2 Setup procedure for Station (Infrastructure)................................................................................82
2-7-1-3 Setup procedure for AP Bridge (Point to Point) .......................................................................... 83
2-7-1-4 Setup procedure for AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point ........................................................... 84
2-7-1-5 Setup procedure for AP Bridge – WDS ....................................................................................... 85
2-7-1-6 Setup procedure for Universal Repeater...................................................................................... 86
2-7-2 Advanced Wireless Settings .................................................................................................89
2-7-3 Wireless Security .................................................................................................................91
2-7-3-1 Disable wireless security............................................................................................................. 92
2-7-3-2 WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy ................................................................................................ 92
2-7-3-3 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) ................................................................................................... 95
2-7-3-4 WPA RADIUS............................................................................................................................. 96
2-7-4 Wireless Access Control.......................................................................................................97
2-7-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ..............................................................................................99
2-7-6 Security Tips for Wireless Network....................................................................................102
3.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ...........................................................................................................103
3-1 QUALITY OF SERVICE (QOS).......................................................................................................103
3-1-1 Basic QoS Settings ............................................................................................................103
3-1-2 Add a new QoS rule...........................................................................................................105
3-2 NETWORK ADDRESS TRANSLATION (NAT).................................................................................107
3-2-1 Basic NAT Settings (Enable or disable NAT function) ......................................................107
3-2-2 Port Forwarding................................................................................................................108
3-2-3 Virtual Server .................................................................................................................... 111
3-2-4 Port Mapping for Special Applications.............................................................................113

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3-2-5 UPnP Setting.....................................................................................................................116
3-2-6 ALG Settings......................................................................................................................117
3-3 FIREWALL................................................................................................................................... 118
3-3-1 Access Control...................................................................................................................119
3-3-1-1 Add PC ...................................................................................................................................... 122
3-3-2 URL Blocking....................................................................................................................124
3-3-3 DoS Attack Prevention.......................................................................................................126
3-3-3-1 DoS - Advanced Settings........................................................................................................... 128
3-3-4 Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)................................................................................................130
3-4 SYSTEM STATUS .........................................................................................................................132
3-4-1 System information and firmware version.........................................................................132
3-4-2 Internet Connection Status ................................................................................................133
3-4-3 Device Status.....................................................................................................................133
3-4-4 System Log ........................................................................................................................134
3-4-5 Security Log.......................................................................................................................135
3-4-6 Active DHCP client list .....................................................................................................135
3-4-7 Statistics ............................................................................................................................136
3-5 TOOLS ........................................................................................................................................136
3-5-1 Configuration Backup and Restore ...................................................................................136
3-5-2 Firmware Upgrade............................................................................................................138
3-5-3 System Reset......................................................................................................................139
4.APPENDIX......................................................................................................................................140
4-1 HARDWARE SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................................140
4-2 TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................................................141
4-3 GLOSSARY..................................................................................................................................143

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1. Product Information
1-1 Introduction and Safety Information
Thank you for purchasing DG-BR4000N 150Mbps 802.11n 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 simply connecting
a hub or switch, to extend the scope of your network!
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 feature of this router includes:
High Internet Access throughput
Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line
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.
Support WISP mode for accessing Internet through wireless network

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Advanced network and security features like: Special Applications, 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.
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 leave 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 dangerous to small children.
They may put the small parts in their nose or month and it could cause serious damage to
them. KEEP THIS ROUTER OUT OF 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.

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7. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the router. If you find 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.
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
Notebook or desktop computer with network adapter (wired/wireless)
Internet connection, provided by xDSL or cable modem with a RJ-45
Ethernet port.
Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Netscape
Navigator 4.7 or above, Opera web browser, or Safari web browser).
An available AC power socket (100 – 240V, 50/60Hz)
1-4 Package Contents
Before you start using this router, please check if there’s anything missing in the
package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items:
DG-BR4000N Wireless Broadband Router
Switching power adapter (12V DC, 0.5A)
Rubber feet (4 Nos.)
Vertical mount stand
Quick Installation Guide
Installation software CD (includes User Manual, Utility & Firmware)
DIGILINK patch chord (1 No.)

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1-5 Get familiar with your new wireless broadband router
Front Panel
LED Name LED Color Light Status Description
P (Power) Green On Router is switched on and correctly powered.
On Wireless WPS function is enabled.
Off Wireless network is switched off.
WLAN Amber
Flashing Wireless LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).
On WAN port is connected.
Off WAN port is not connected.
WAN Green
Flashing WAN activity (transferring or receiving data).
On LAN port is connected.
Off LAN port is not connected.
LAN (1~4) Green
Flashing LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

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Back Panel
Interfaces Description
Antenna It is a 3dBi dipole antenna.
Radio ON/OFF Switch the button to activate or deactivate the wireless functions.
After switching the button, the router will be reset automatically
for enabling the new setting.
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.
LAN (1 – 4) Local Area 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. System and Network Setup
2-1 Hardware and Software Installation
Hardware Installation:-
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 (switch / hub) to the LAN port of
the router.
3. Connect the power adapter (12V / 0.5A DC) to the wall socket, and then connect
it to the ‘Power’ socket of the router.
4. Please check all LEDs on the front panel. Power LED ‘P’ 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 power LED ‘P’ 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.

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Software Installation:-
Insert the Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive of notebook/desktop
computer.
Explore the CD and execute the “EZWizard.exe” file. Below given screen
will appear. Click 'Next' to Continue.

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Connect one end of a network cable to the WAN port of the router and the other
end to the DSL/Cable modem. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
Connect one end of the provided network cable to one of the LAN ports (1~4) of
the router and the other end to your computer. Click ‘Next’ to continue with the
installation.

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Power on the Router. It will take approximately 30 seconds for router to boot up
completely. Ensure that all the LED’s on the router are ON. If not, try the above
steps again else click ‘Next’ to continue.

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Enter the Router’s password to log in to the Router. The default password is
“1234”. It is recommended to change the router’s password to protect it from
being accessed by other users. If you do not wish to change the current
password, you can leave “New Password” and “Confirm New Password” fields
blank. Click ‘Log in’ to continue.

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Verify the Internet Connection Type the wizard has detected. If it is not correct,
please configure it manually. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
Note: If you are not sure which Internet Connection Type you use, please contact
your Internet Service Provider for this information.