Digisol DG-HR1420 User manual

DG-HR1420
150Mbps WI-FI BROADBAND 3G HOME ROUTER
WITH USB PORT
User Manual
V1.0
2014-09-23
As our products undergo continuous development the specifications are subject to change without prior notice

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COPYRIGHT
Copyright 2014 by Smartlink Network Systems Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of
this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of this company.
This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied,
with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties,
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this
manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following
their purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes
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.
Trademarks:
DIGISOL™ is a trademark of Smartlink Network Systems Ltd. All other trademarks are the
property of the respective manufacturers.
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 manufacturer
must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

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INDEX
1. Product Introduction..................................................................................................4
1-1 Introduction.....................................................................................................4
1-2 Safety Information...........................................................................................5
1-3 System Requirements.......................................................................................6
1-4 Package Contents............................................................................................6
2 Get Familiar with your new wireless broadband router............................................. 7
2-1 Front Panel..................................................................................................... 7
2-2 Back Panel...................................................................................................... 9
2-3 Hardware Installation................................................................................... 10
3. Quick Install Guide................................................................................................. 12
3-1 Connecting to wireless broadband router by web browser...........................12
3-2 Getting Started.............................................................................................. 15
3-3 Using Wizard.................................................................................................17
3-4 Using Setup................................................................................................... 24
3-5 Advanced....................................................................................................... 48
3-6 Service...........................................................................................................62
3-7 Maintenance..................................................................................................73
4. Appendix................................................................................................................. 79
5. Glossary...................................................................................................................81

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1. Product Introduction
1-1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing DG-HR1420 150Mbps 802.11n Wireless Broadband Home
Router! DG-HR1420 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 allow computer users to setup a
network environment in very short time - within minutes, even inexperienced users.
When the number of your computers and network-enabled devices grow, you can
also expand the number of network slots 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 files up to 150Mbps (transfer data rate).
Other features of this router include:
High Internet Access throughput.
Wireless speed up to 150Mbps.
Allows multiple users to share a single Internet line.
Shares 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).
Works with IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN devices.
Supports DHCP (Server/Client) for easy IP-address setup.
Supports multiple wireless modes like: AP, Client, Wireless Bridge and
Universal Repeater.
Advanced network and security features like: Special Applications, QoS, DMZ,
Virtual Servers, Access Control, Firewall.
Allows 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).
Provides Auto MDI / MDI-X function for all wired Ethernet ports.

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1-2 Safety Information
In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the safety
instructions as mentioned below:
1. This router is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this router outdoor.
2. DO NOT place this router close to a hot or humid area, like kitchen or bathroom.
Also, do not leave this router in the car during 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 a height or mount on the wall, please make sure
it is firmly secured. Falling from a height 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. KEEP THIS ROUTER OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
6. The Router will get heated up when used for long time (This is normal and is not a
malfunction). DO NOT put this Access Point on paper, cloth, or other flammable
materials.
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 hands to pick it
up. Switch the electrical power off before you do anything, or contact an
experienced electrical 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 the dealer of purchase for help.

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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.
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
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-HR1420 Wireless Broadband Home Router
Power adapter (5V DC, 1.5 A)
Rubber feet (4 Nos.)
Quick Installation Guide
Installation Guide CD (includes User Manual & QIG)
Patch Cord (1 No.)
USB extension cable (1 No.)

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2 Get Familiar with your new wireless broadband router
2-1 Front Panel
LED Name LED Status Indication
Power (PWR) On Router is switched on and correctly powered.
WAN
On WAN port is connected.
Off WAN port is not connected.
Blinking WAN activity (transferring or receiving data).
LAN(1-4) On LAN port is connected.
Off LAN port is not connected.

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Blinking LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).
WLAN
On Wireless network is switched on.
Off Wireless network is switched off.
Blinking Wireless LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).
WPS
On A wireless device has been successfully added to the
network by WPS function.
Off WPS process is not initiated.
Blinking A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS
function.
USB
On USB device is connected.
Off USB device is not connected.

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2-2 Back Panel
Interfaces Description
Antenna This antenna is a 5dBi dipole antenna.
Power on/off
button
Press this button to power on/off the router.
Power
Connector
The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter.
Please use the power adapter provided with this Wireless Router.
USB Port To connect compatible USB Devices. (3G Dongle, USB Mass
Storage)
LAN (1 – 4) Local Area Network (LAN) ports 1 to 4.
WPS/WIFI
The WPS/WIFI button has two functions.
WPS: Press this button for more than 5 seconds to initiate WPS.
WIFI: Press this button for less than 5 seconds to enable WLAN.
Reset
Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all settings).
Press this button and hold for 5 seconds to restore all settings to
factory defaults.
WAN Wide Area Network (WAN / Internet) port.
Antenna (5dBi)
Power On/Off
button
LAN Ports
Reset
WAN Port
USB Port
Power
Connector
WPS/Wi-Fi

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2-3 Hardware Installation
Please follow the below mentioned instructions 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 the router by an Ethernet
cable.
2. Connect all your computers, network devices (switch / hub) to the LAN port of
the router.

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3. Connect the power adapter (5V DC / 1.5A) 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 ‘PWR’ should be steadily
ON, WAN and LAN LEDs should be ON. Check if the computer/network device
connected to the respective port of the router is powered ON and correctly
connected. If power LED ‘PWR’ is not ON, or any LED you expected is not ON,
please recheck the cabling.

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3. Quick Install Guide
3-1 Connecting to wireless broadband router by web browser
After the network connection is setup, next step is to setup the router with proper
network parameters, so it can work properly in your network environment.
Please use the web browser to configure the router. A computer with wired Ethernet
connection to the router is required for this first-time configuration.
Before you start to configure the router (default IP 192.168.1.1), please configure the
IP address of the computer in the same network class as that of the router.
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".

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3. Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and click "Properties".
4. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" or select "Use the following IP
address".
A. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server
address automatically". Click "OK".

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B. “Use the following IP address"
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 your ISP.
Otherwise, you can use the Router's default gateway as the DNS proxy server.
Click "OK" to save the configurations.

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3-2 Getting Started
Connecting the router’s management interface by web browser:
After you assign an IP address to the computer, open the web browser, and type the
IP address of the router in the address bar as ‘http://192.168.1.1’.
The following message should be shown:
Please input the user name and password in the field respectively, default user name
is ‘admin’, and default password is ‘1234’, then press ‘Login’ button, and you can
see the web management interface of this router:

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NOTE: If you can’t see the web management interface, and you’re being
prompted to input user name and password again, it means you
did not input username and password correctly. Please retype
user name and password again.
TIP: This page shows the current status and some basic settings of
the device.

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3-3 Using Wizard
This router provides a ‘Quick Setup Wizard’ procedure, which will help you to
complete all required settings you need to access the Internet in very short time.
Please follow the instructions mentioned below to complete the ‘Quick Setup’:
Please go to Quick Setup menu by clicking on ‘Wizard’ button.
Please follow the steps and complete the router configuration.

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Step 1 WAN Connection Setting:
1) If “DHCP Client” option is selected the following screen will appear.
Here is the description of every setup item:
Parameter Description
Connection
Mode Mode of WAN connection.
WAN IP Settings Under DHCP Mode, the Router will obtain the IP address on
WAN port.
DNS Settings You can attain DNS automatically.
After the settings are done click on “Next”.

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2) If “Static IP” is selected, the following screen will appear.
Here is the description of every setup item:
Parameter Description
Connection
Mode Select the mode of WAN connection.
IP address Enter the IP address.
Net mask Enter the net mask.
Gateway Enter the gateway.
Default Route Enable or Disable the default route.
DNS Settings You can either attain DNS automatically or Set DNS manually.
DNS Server1/2 User can define the DNS server address.
After the settings are done click on “Next”.

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3) If “PPPoE” is selected, the following screen will appear.
Here is the description of every setup item:
Parameter Description
Connection
Mode Select the mode of WAN connection.
PPP Settings Enter the user name and password assigned by your Internet
service provider here.
WAN IP Settings The Router will obtain the IP address from the ISP.
Default Route Enable or Disable the default route.
DNS Settings You can either attain DNS automatically or Set DNS manually.
DNS Server1/2 User can define the DNS server address.
After the settings are done click on “Next”.