Foscam N300 User manual

Wireless N300 High power Router
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Contents
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT.............................................................................................................................................................. 2
CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................................ 1
1PACKAGE CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
2GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ROUTER ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
3POSITION YOUR ROUTER..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND QUICK SETUP GUIDE .................................................................................................................. 3
1PHYSICAL INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Preparation ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Physical installation ............................................................................................................................................................... 3
2INTERNET CONNECTION SETUP............................................................................................................................................................. 1
2.1 Configure PC.......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
2.2 Log in to Web Manager......................................................................................................................................................... 1
2.3 Internet Connection Setup.................................................................................................................................................... 3
3VERIFY INTERNET CONNECTION SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................................. 4
4CONNECT TO DEVICE WIRELESSLY ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Windows 7 .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Windows XP ................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
CHAPTER 3 ADVANCED SETTINGS.............................................................................................................................................. 11
1ADVANCED..................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.1 Status .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
1.2 Internet Connection Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 12
1.3 MAC Clone........................................................................................................................................................................... 17
1.4 WAN Speed ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
1.5 LAN Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................... 18
1.6 DNS Settings........................................................................................................................................................................ 18
1.7 DHCP Server ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
1.8 DHCP Client List................................................................................................................................................................... 19
2WIRELESS SETTINGS......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
2.1 Wireless Basic Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
2.2 Wireless Security ................................................................................................................................................................ 20
2.3 Access Control..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
2.4 Wireless Extender .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
2.5 Wireless Connection Status ................................................................................................................................................ 33
3QOS ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
3.1 Bandwidth Control .............................................................................................................................................................. 34
3.2 Traffic Statistics................................................................................................................................................................... 35
４APPLICATIONS.............................................................................................................................................................................. 35
4.1 Port Range Forwarding........................................................................................................................................................ 35
4.2 DMZ Host ............................................................................................................................................................................ 37
4.3 DDNS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
4.4 UPNP Settings ..................................................................................................................................................................... 38
4.5 Static Routing ...................................................................................................................................................................... 39
4.6 Routing Table....................................................................................................................................................................... 40
５SECURITY .................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
5.1 URL Filter Settings .............................................................................................................................................................. 40
5.2 MAC Address Filter Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 41
5.3 Client Filter Settings ........................................................................................................................................................... 42
6TOOLS ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
6.1 Reboot................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
6.2 Restore to Factory Default .................................................................................................................................................. 43
6.3 Backup/Restore ................................................................................................................................................................... 44
6.4 Syslog .................................................................................................................................................................................. 45

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6.5 Remote Web Management ................................................................................................................................................. 46
6.6 Time Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................... 46
6.7 Change Password ................................................................................................................................................................ 47
6.8 Upgrade............................................................................................................................................................................... 47
APPENDIX 1 CONFIGURE PC ...................................................................................................................................................... 48
APPENDIX 2 FAQS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 51
APPENDIX 3 SAFETY AND EMISSION STATEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 52

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1 Package Contents
Unpack the box and verify that the package contains the following:
Wireless N300 High Power Router
Power Adapter
Install Guide
Ethernet Cable
Resource CD
If any of the above items is incorrect, missing, or damaged, please contact your reseller for immediate replacement.
2 Getting to Know Your Router
Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front and back panels and the label. Pay particular attention to the
LEDs on the front panel.
◈Front Panel
LED Overview:
LED
Status
Description
LAN（1/2/3）
Solid
LAN port connected correctly
Blinking
LAN port is transferring data.
Off
LAN port connected incorrectly
WAN
Solid
WAN port connected correctly
Blinking
WAN port is transferring data.
Off
WAN port connected incorrectly
SYS
Blinking
Indicates system is functioning properly
Solid/Off
Indicates system is functioning improperly
PWR
Solid
Indicates a proper connection to the power
supply
Off
Indicates an improper connection to the
power supply
WPS
Blinking
Device is performing WPS authentication on
a client device.
Solid
WPS is enabled.
Off
WPS is disabled or WPS authentication
finished.
WiFi
Blinking
Transferring data
Solid
WiFi is enabled.
Off
WiFi is disabled.

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◈Back Panel
Button & Interface:
3 Position Your Router
For best performance, please keep your router:
Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the router and your other devices to a
minimum.
Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, PCs, the
base of a cordless phone, or a 2.4-GHz cordless phone.
Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large expanses of other materials such as glass,
insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless signal.
Port
Function Description
PWR
The power adapter is connected and you can use the
provided adapter to supply power.
WAN
Usually for connecting Ethernet cable
LAN 1/2/3
Usually for connecting computers, switches, etc.
WPS/RST
When you press this button for over 7 seconds, files set
by the router will be deleted and restored to default
factory; for 1 second, WPS-PBC will be enabled and the
WPS LED will be blinking accordingly.
WiFi
When WiFi is disabled, the WiFi LED will be off.

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Chapter 2 Installation and Quick Setup Guide
1 Physical Installation
1.1 Preparation
Before connecting Ethernet cables, please verify the following items:
Item
Description
Wireless N300 High Power Router
Used with the provided power adapter
PC
Installed with IE8 or other better web browsers.
Ethernet Cable
Used for linking the PC to the router
Broadband Service
Provided by network service corporation
Internet Connection Setup
If you connect to the Internet using a broadband connection that requires a username and a
password provided by your ISP, please select PPPoE;
If your ISP provides all the needed information: IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and
DNS address(es), please select Static IP;
If you can access the Internet as soon as your computer directly connects to an Internet-enabled
ADSL/Cable modem, please select DHCP;
If your ISP uses a PPTP connection, please select PPTP;
If your ISP uses an L2TP connection, please select L2TP;
PPPoE Dual Access (only supported in special Area e.g. Russia.).
1.2 Physical installation
1. Connect one end of the included power adapter to the device and plug the other end into a wall outlet nearby (Using a power adapter with a
different voltage rating than the one included with the device will cause damage to the device).

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2. Connect one of the LAN ports on the Device to the NIC port on your PC using an Ethernet cable.
3. Connect your router’s WAN port to the existing modem’s RJ45 port (usually blue) with an Ethernet cable.
4. Log in to Web manager to set up Internet connection.
2 Internet Connection Setup
2.1 Configure PC
Configure your PC obtain IP address automatically. If you are not clear about this, please refer to Appendix 1 Configure PC.
2.2 Log in to Web Manager
1. Launch a web browser, such as IE Web browser;
2. In the address bar, input 192.168.0.1 and press Enter;

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3. Enter admin in the password field on the appearing login window and then click OK.
4. Now you may access the device’s home page for quickly setting up Internet connection and wireless security.
5. If you fail to log in to it, please refer to Appendix 2 FAQs.

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2.3 Internet Connection Setup
Common Internet connection types are available on the home page: PPPoE and DHCP.
DHCP
Select DHCP (Dynamic IP) if you can access the Internet as soon as your computer directly connects to an Internet-enabled ADSL/Cable modem;
configure a security key (8-63 characters) to secure your wireless network and then click OK.
PPPoE
Select PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if you used to connect to the Internet using a broadband connection that requires a
username and a password. Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP; configure a security key to secure your wireless network and
then click OK.
Note:
1. DHCP is the default Internet connection type;
2. If you are not sure about your PPPoE username and password, contact your Internet service provider (ISP) for help. For other Internet
connection types, please go to section 1.2: Internet Connection Setup.