EnGenius ESR6670 User manual

ESR6670
11N Wireless 3G Router
(IEEE 802.11 b/g/n)
User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................................1
1.1. SUMMARY...............................................................................................................................1
1.2. KEY FEATURES .......................................................................................................................2
1.3. PACKAGE CONTENTS ..............................................................................................................3
1.4. PRODUCT LAYOUT ..................................................................................................................4
2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................6
2.1. NETWORK +SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................6
2.2. ESR6670 PLACEMENT............................................................................................................6
2.3. SETUP LAN &3G (WAN) ......................................................................................................7
2.4. PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP (WINDOWS XP).......................................................................8
2.5. BRING UP ESR6670 ..............................................................................................................10
3. SMART WIZARD............................................................................................................................................11
4. INITIAL SETUP ESR6670 ..............................................................................................................................14
5. APROUTER MODE .......................................................................................................................................16
5.1. SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................16
5.2. WIZARD................................................................................................................................25
5.3. INTERNET..........................................................................................................................26
5.4. WIRELESS SETTINGS.............................................................................................................32
5.5. FIREWALL SETTINGS .............................................................................................................45
5.6. ADVANCED SETTINGS ...........................................................................................................53
5.7. TOOLS SETTINGS ................................................................................................................64
6. REPEATER MODE.........................................................................................................................................73
6.1. SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................74
6.2. WIRELESS .............................................................................................................................79
6.3. TOOLS...................................................................................................................................82
APPENDIXA – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT .......................................................................................90
APPENDIX B – IC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT...........................................................................................91

Revision History
Version Date Notes
1.0 March 2, 2009 Initial

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1. Introduction
1.1. Summary
Congratulations on your purchase of ESR6670 3G Wireless Router. ESR6670 is
compatible with the most popular 3G standards and 802.11g & 802.11b gadgets. ESR6670
is not only a Wireless Access Point, but also doubles as a 4-port full-duplex Switch that
connects your wired-Ethernet devices together at incredible speeds.
At 300Mbps wireless transmission rate, Access Point built into the Router uses advanced
MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) technology to transmit multiple steams of data in a single
wireless channel giving you seamless access to multimedia content. Robust RF signal
travels farther, eliminates dead spots and extends network range. For data protection and
privacy, ESR6670 encodes all wireless transmissions with WEP, WPA, and WPA2
encryption.
With inbuilt DHCP Server & powerful SPI firewall ESR6670 protects your computers
against intruders and most known Internet attacks but provides safe VPN pass-through. With
incredible speed and QoS function, ESR6670 is ideal for media-centric applications like
streaming video, gaming, and VoIP telephony to run multiple media-intense data streams
through the network at the same time, with no degradation in performance.

1.2. Key Features
Features Advantages
3G Data Card Support Allows user to share 3G network
among multiple users. It supports
WCDMA (HSDPA), CDMA2000 and
TD-SCDMA.
Incredible Data Rate up to 300Mbps** Heavy data payloads such as
MPEG video streaming
IEEE 802.11b/g Compliant Fully Interoperable with IEEE
802.11b / IEEE 802.11g compliant
devices with legacy protection
Four 10/100 Mbps Fast Switch Ports
(Auto-Crossover)
Scalability, extend your network.
Firewall supports, DMZ, MAC Filter, IP
Filter, URL Filter, ICMP Blocking, SPI,
Port Mapping, Port Forwarding, Port
Trigger
Avoids the attacks of Hackers or
Viruses from Internet
Support 802.1x Authenticator, 802.11i
(WPA/WPA2, AES), VPN pass-through
Provide mutual authentication
(Client and dynamic encryption
keys to enhance security
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Make wireless AP and Bridge mode
simultaneously as a wireless
repeater
Multiple SSID Easy management of users of
various groups.
** Theoretical wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard of 802.11a, b, g, n chipset used. Actual throughput
may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual throughput rate. All specifications are
subject to change without notice.

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1.3. Package Contents
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing.
Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped back in its
original package.
1. SOHO Router
2. 100V or 240V Power Adapter
3. 2dBi 2.4GHz SMA Upgradable Antennas x 2 pcs
4. Quick Install Guide
5. CAT 5 UTP Cable
6. CD (User’s Manual)

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1.4. Product Layout

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LED Description
Power 1 ( On-> red Test/reset default->blink)
3G 1 ( Link-> green on, traffic->blink)
WAN 1 ( Link-> blue on, traffic->blink)
Internet 1 ( Link-> blue on, traffic->blink)
WLAN 1 ( Link-> blue on, traffic->blink)
LAN1 1 ( Link-> blue on, traffic->blink)
Interface Description
Reset Push this button to restart the system
Press this button and hold for 10 seconds
to reset to default.
WPS Push this button once to start WPS.
DC IN Power connector, connects to DC 12V
Power Adapter
LAN1 & 2 LocalArea Network (LAN) ports 1 and 2
USB USB socket for 3G data card
WAN WAN port for ADSL / Cable Modem

2. Installation
2.1. Network + System Requirements
To begin using the ESR6670, make sure you meet the following as minimum requirements:
PC/Notebook.
Operating System – Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000/VISTA
1 Free Ethernet port.
WiFi card/USB dongle (802.11b/g/n) – optional.
Internet
o3G data card or
oADSL or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45).
PC with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera etc.)
Few Ethernet compatible CAT5 cables.
2.2. ESR6670 Placement
You can place ESR6670 on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it on a wall. For
optimal performance, place your Wireless Router in the center of your office (or your home)
in a location that is away from any potential source of interference, such as a metal wall or
microwave oven. This location must be close to a power connection and your ADSL/Cable
modem. If the antennas are not positioned correctly, performance loss can occur.

2.3. Setup LAN & 3G (WAN)
LAN connection:
Connect Ethernet cable between your PC/Notebook LAN port & one of the
2 available LAN ports on ESR6670.
3G connection:
Plug-in your 3G data card into USB port if you would like to access
Internet through 3G network.
Contact your ISP if you have any questions concerning the access
account and password.
ADSL (Cable Modem):
Connect Ethernet cable between WAN ports of your ADSL/CABLE modem
& WAN port of ESR6670. Make sure your ADSL/CABLE modem is
working well.
Contact your ISP if you have any questions concerning the access
account and password.

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2.4. PC Network Adapter setup (Windows XP)
Enter [Start Menu] select [Control panel] select [Network].
Select [Local Area Connection]) icon=>select [properties]

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Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] =>Click [Properties].
Select the [General] tab.
ESR6670 supports [DHCP] function, please select both [Obtain an IP address automatically]
and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].

2.5. Bring up ESR6670
Connect the supplied power-adapter to the power inlet port and connect it to a wall
outlet. Then, ESR6670 automatically enters the self-test phase. During self-test
phase, Power LED will blink briefly, and then will be lit continuously to indicate that
this product is in normal operation.

3. Smart Wizard
Click <Next> to enter mode selection.
Select the mode that ESR6670 is going to be and set its configurations. AP Repeater mode
does not enable WAN interface, Setup Wizard will skip WAN Configuration.
Click <Next> to automatically detect your Internet Network settings.

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You could choose your service type or select Others to setup WAN configurations
manually.
Smart Wizard has detected DHCP client. Configure the host name and MAC address of
ESR6670. Click Next to proceed.
Smart Wizard has finished setting up WAN Configuration. Click <Next> to proceed.

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Enter the name for your wireless network (SSID) and security key
Click <Next> to proceed
To apply the entire configuration, click <Reboot>.
NOTE:After Wireless settings are applied, you need to connect from your WLAN client
with the security settings you just finished configuring. Remember the type of
security & security key.

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4. Initial Setup ESR6670
ESR6670 uses web-interface for configuration to be accessed through your web browser,
such as Internet Explorer or Firefox.
- LOGIN Procedure
1. OPEN your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
2. Type http://192.168.0.1 in address bar and hit [Enter] button on your keyboard.

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3. Click <OK> to navigate into ESR6670 configuration home page.
4. You will see the home page of ESR6670 as follows.

5. AP Router Mode
5.1. System
- Status
This page allows you to monitor the current status of your router.
System: You can see the Uptime, hardware information, serial number as well as firmware
version information.
WAN Settings: This section displays whether the WAN port is connected to a Cable/DSL
connection. It also displays the router’s WAN IP address, Subnet Mask,
ISP Gateway, MAC address and the Primary DNS.

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LAN Settings: This section displays the Router LAN port’s current information. It also
shows whether the DHCP Server function is enabled / disabled.
WLAN Settings: This section displays the current WLAN configuration settings. Wireless
configuration details such as SSID, Security settings, BSSID, Channel
number and mode of operation are briefly shown.
- LAN
The LAN Tabs reveals LAN settings which can be altered at will. If you are an entry level
user, try accessing a website from your browser. If you can access website without a glitch,
just do not change any of these settings.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of this screen to save the changed configurations.