Digitus DN-7059-2 User manual

300 MBIT WIRELESS
ACCESS POINT | ROUTER
User Manual
DN-7059-2

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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 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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
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.

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.

CONTENTS
CHAPTER I: PRODUCT INFORMATION
1-1 Introduction and safety information
1-2 Safety Information
1-3 System Requirements
1-4 Package Contents
1-5 Know your new wireless broadband router
CHAPTER II: SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP
2-1 Build network connection
2-2 Connecting to wireless broadband router by web browser
2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup
2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup
2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup
2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup
2-2-5 Router IP address lookup
2-3 Using ‘Quick Setup’
2-3-1 Setup procedure for ‘Cable Modem’
2-3-2 Setup procedure for ‘Fixed-IP xDSL’
2-3-3 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE xDSL’
2-3-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP xDSL’
2-3-5 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP xDSL’
2-3-6 Setup procedure for ‘Telstra Big Pond’
2-4 Basic Setup
2-4-1 Time zone and time auto-synchronization
2-4-2 Change management password
2-4-3 Remote Management

2-5 Setup Internet Connection (WAN Setup)
2-5-1 Setup procedure for ‘Dynamic IP’
2-5-2 Setup procedure for ‘Static IP’
2-5-3 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE’
2-5-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP’
2-5-5 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP’
2-5-6 Setup procedure for ‘Telstra Big Pond’
2-5-7 Setup procedure for ‘DNS’
2-5-8 Setup procedure for ‘DDNS’
2-5-9 Setup procedure for ‘WISP’
2-6 Wired LAN Configurations
2-6-1 LAN IP section
2-6-2 DHCP Server
2-6-3 Static DHCP Leases Table
2-7 Wireless LAN Configurations
2-7-1 Basic Wireless Settings
2-7-1-1 Setup procedure for ‘AP'
2-7-1-2 Setup procedure for ‘Station-Infrastructure'
2-7-1-3 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge - Point to Point’
2-7-1-4 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge - Point to Multi Point’
2-7-1-5 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge - WDS’
2-7-1-6 Setup procedure for ‘Universal Repeater'
2-7-2 Advanced Wireless Settings
2-7-3 Wireless Security
2-7-3-1 Disable wireless security
2-7-3-2 WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy
2-7-3-3 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
2-7-3-4 WPA RADIUS
2-7-4 Wireless Access Control
2-7-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
2-7-6 Security Tips for Wireless Network

CHAPTER III: ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
3-1 Quality of Service (QoS)
3-1-1 Basic QoS Settings
3-1-2 Add a new QoS rule
3-2 Network Address Translation (NAT)
3-2-1 Basic NAT Settings (Enable or disable NAT function)
3-2-2 Port Forwarding
3-2-3 Virtual Server
3-2-4 Port Mapping for Special Applications
3-2-5 UPnP Setting
3-2-6 ALG Settings
3-3 Firewall
3-3-1 Access Control
3-3-1-1 Add PC
3-3-2 URL Blocking
3-3-3 DoS Attack Prevention
3-3-3-1 DoS - Advanced Settings
3-3-4 Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
3-4 System Status
3-4-1 System information and firmware version
3-4-2 Internet Connection Status
3-4-3 Device Status
3-4-4 System Log
3-4-5 Active DHCP client list
3-4-6 Statistics
3-5 Configuration Backup and Restore
3-6 Firmware Upgrade
3-7 System Reset

CHAPTER IV: APPENDIX
4-1 Hardware Specification
4-2 Troubleshooting
4-3 Glossary
Note:
The setup images used in this manual are for reference only. The
contents of these images may vary according to firmware version. The
official image contents are based on the newest firmware version.

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Chapter I: Product Information
1-1 Introduction and safety information
Thank you for purchasing this 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 simple attach 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 300Mbps (transfer data
rate).

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Other features of this router including:
•High Internet Access throughput
•Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line
•Supports up to 253 users
•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
•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.

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1-2 Safety Information
For your safety and to avoid damage to your property, please follow the
following safety instructions:
1. This router is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this router
outdoors.
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 under 3 years old. 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 a long time (This is normal
and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put this router on paper, cloth, or other
flammable materials.
7. There is 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 is 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.

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1-3 System Requirements
Internet connection, provided by xDSL or cable modem with a RJ-45
Ethernet port.
Computer or network devices with wired or wireless network interface card.
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)

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1-4 Package Contents
Before you starting to use this router, please check if there’s anything missing
in the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items:
Broadband router (main body, 1 pcs)
Quick installation guide and User manual CDROM (1 pcs)
A/C power adapter (1 pcs)

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1-5 Know your new wireless broadband router
Front Panel
LED Name Light Status Description
PWR On Router is switched on and correctly powered.
WLAN
On Wireless WPS function is enabled.
Off Wireless network is switched off.
Flashing Wireless LAN activity (transferring or receiving
data).
WAN
LNK/ACT
On WAN port is connected.
Off WAN port is not connected.
Flashing WAN activity (transferring or receiving data).
LAN 1-4
LNK/ACT
On LAN port is connected.
Off LAN port is not connected.
Flashing LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

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Back Panel
Item Name Description
Antenna A/B These antennas are 3dBi dipole antennas.
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.
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.
Antenna A Antenna B

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Chapter II: System and Network Setup
2-1 Build network connection
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.
2. Connect all your computers, network devices (network-enabled consumer
devices other than computers, like game console, or switch / hub) to the
LAN port of the router.

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3. Connect the A/C power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to
the ‘Power’ socket of the router.
4. Please check all LEDs on the front panel. ‘PWR’ LED 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 PWD LED 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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2-2 Connecting to wireless broadband router by web browser
After the network connection is built, the next step you should do is setup
the router with proper network parameters, so it can work properly in your
network environment.
Before you can connect to the router and start configuration procedures,
your computer must be able to get an IP address automatically (use dynamic
IP address). If it’s set to use static IP address, or you’re unsure, please follow
the following instructions to configure your computer to use dynamic IP
address:
If the operating system of your computer is….
Windows 95/98/Me - please go to section 2-2-1
Windows 2000 - please go to section 2-2-2
Windows XP - please go to section 2-2-3
Windows Vista - please go to section 2-2-4

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2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup:
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network icon, and
Network window will appear. Select ‘TCP/IP’, then click ‘Properties’.