Digitus DN-70590 User manual

300 MBIT DUAL BAND
WIRELESS ACCESS
POINT | ROUTER
User Manual
DN-70590

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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 System Tools
3-5-1 Configuration Backup and Restore
3-5-2 Firmware Upgrade
3-5-3 System Reset

CHAPTER IV: APPENDIX
4-1 Hardware Specification
4-2 Troubleshooting
4-3 Glossary

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Chapter I: Product Information
1-1 Introduction and safety information
Thank you for purchasing this wireless concurrent dual band gigabit
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!
With built-in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz radios, this router supports
both of the IEEE 802.11b/g/n and 802.11a/n wireless network
capabilities simultaneously, all computers and wireless-enabled
network devices (including PDA, cellular phone, game console, and
more!) can connect to this wireless router without additional cabling.
New N wireless capability also gives you the highest speed of
wireless experience ever! With a compatible wireless card installed
in your PC, you can transfer file for up to 300Mbps (transfer data
rate)! The radio coverage is also doubled, so don’t worry if your
office or house is really big!

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Other features of this router including:
•Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless devices simultaneously.
•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 (10/100/1000M) and one WAN port
(10/100/1000M).
•Provides IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN capability.
•Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy IP-address setup.
•Support multiple wireless modes like: AP, Station-Infrastructure,
Wireless Bridge and Universal Repeater.
•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
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 left 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 danger 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
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.
7. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the router. If you found 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.

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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:
Gigabit router (main body, 1 pcs) ....................................... 1
Quick installation guide (1 pcs)........................................... 2
User manual CDROM (1 pcs)............................................. 3
A/C power adapter (1 pcs).................................................. 4

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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.
2.4G
On 2.4GHz Wireless WPS function is
enabled.
Off 2.4GHz Wireless network is switched off.
Flashing 2.4GHz Wireless LAN activity
(transferring or receiving data).
5G
On 5GHz Wireless WPS function is enabled.
Off 5GHz Wireless network is switched off.
Flashing 5GHz Wireless LAN 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).
WAN
LNK/ACT
On WAN port is connected.
Off WAN port is not connected.
Flashing WAN activity (transferring or receiving
data).
LAN 1-4
1000M
On LAN port is linked in 1000Mbps speed.
Off LAN port is linked in 10/100Mbps speed.
WAN
1000M
On WAN port is linked in 1000Mbps speed.
Off WAN port is linked in 10/100Mbps speed.

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Back Panel
Item Name Description
Antenna A/B It is dual band 3dBi dipole antenna.
Radio
ON/OFF
Switch the button to activate or deactivate the wireless
functions.
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; press this
button for less than 5 seconds once to start 2.4GHz wireless
WPS function, and press this button for less than 5 seconds
twice to start 5GHz wireless WPS function.
WAN Wide Area Network (WAN / Internet) port.
1 – 4 Local Area Network (LAN) ports 1 to 4.
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.
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’.

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2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server’ and then click
‘OK’.