Fry's Electronics FR-300RTR User manual

iFR-300RTR User Manual
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Preface

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Table of Contents
Preface...........................................................................i
Trademarks ............................................................... i
Product Overview ........................................................ 1
Package Contents....................................................1
System Requirements .............................................2
Features................................................................... 3
Hardware Overview .................................................4
Connections....................................................... 4
LEDs ..................................................................5
Installation....................................................................6
Before you Begin .....................................................6
Wireless Installation Considerations........................7
Network Diagram .....................................................8
Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem ..................9
Connect to Another Router.................................... 10
Getting Started ...................................................... 12
Configuration.............................................................13
Web-based Configuration Utility ............................ 13
Internet Connection Setup Wizard...................14
Manual Configuration....................................... 20
Dynamic (Cable)...........................................20
Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) ....................... 21
PPPoE (DSL) ...............................................22
PPTP............................................................23
L2TP.............................................................25
Static IP Address..........................................27
Wireless Settings .............................................28
Network Settings.............................................. 30
DHCP Server Settings .................................31
DHCP Reservation....................................... 32
Virtual Server................................................... 34
Port Forwarding ............................................... 36
Application Rules .............................................37
QoS Engine ..................................................... 38
Network Filters................................................. 39
Access Control................................................. 40
Access Control Wizard ................................. 40
Website Filters ................................................. 43
Inbound Filters .................................................44
Firewall Settings...............................................45
Application Level Gateway (ALG)
Configuration....................................................46
VPN Passthrough......................................... 46
RTSP............................................................ 46
H.323............................................................46
SIP (VoIP).....................................................46
MMS.............................................................46
Routing ............................................................47
Advanced Wireless Settings ............................48
Advanced Network Settings............................. 49
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Administrator Settings...................................... 50
Change Password ........................................ 50
Remote Management...................................50
Time Settings................................................... 52
SysLog............................................................. 53
E-mail Settings................................................. 54
System Settings............................................... 55
Upgrade Firmware ...........................................56
DDNS............................................................... 57
System Check.................................................. 58
Schedules ........................................................59
Device Information ........................................... 60
Log................................................................... 61
Stats................................................................. 62
Internet Sessions ............................................. 63
Routing ............................................................65
Wireless ...........................................................66
Support ............................................................ 67
Wireless Security.......................................................68
What is WPA? ........................................................ 68
Wireless Security Setup Wizard ............................69
Configure WPA-Personal (PSK)....................... 72
Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) .............. 73
Connect to a Wireless Network ................................ 75
Using Windows Vista®............................................75
Configure WPA/WPA2......................................76
Connect Using WCN 2.0..................................78
Using Windows®XP............................................... 79
Configure WPA-PSK ........................................ 80
Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard .................82
Troubleshooting......................................................... 83
Wireless Basics .........................................................87
What is Wireless? .................................................. 88
Tips........................................................................ 90
Wireless Modes .....................................................91
Networking Basics .................................................... 92
Check your IP address ..........................................92
Statically Assign an IP address ............................. 93
Technical Specifications...........................................94
Contacting Technical Support.................................. 95
Warranty ..................................................................... 96
Registration..............................................................101

1FR-300RTR User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Product Overview
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the FR-300RTR will cause damage and void the warranty for
this product.
Package Contents
Fry’s FR-300RTR Wireless N Router
with 2 detachable antennas
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
CD-ROM

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Network Requirements
• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem
• IEEE 802.11n-draft/g wireless clients
• 10/100 Ethernet
Web-based Configuration
Utility Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating
system
• An installed Ethernet adapter
Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Mozilla 1.7.12 or higher
• Firefox 1.5 or higher
• Safari 1.0 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher)
• Flock 0.7.14 or higher
• Opera 6.0 or higher
Windows®Users: Make sure you have the latest version
of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the
latest version.
CD Installation Wizard
Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows®XP with Service Pack 2 or Vista®
• An installed Ethernet adapter
• CD-ROM drive
System Requirements

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Section 1 - Product Overview
• Faster Wireless Networking - The FR-300RTR provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other
802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as
video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio.
• Compatible with 802.11g Devices - The FR-300RTR is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g
standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.
• Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network
management features including:
• Content Filtering - Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or
Domain Name.
• Filter Scheduling - These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a
duration of hours or minutes.
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The FR-300RTR can pass through VPN sessions. It
supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the FR-300RTR
can securely access corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the FR-300RTR lets
you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or
from your company’s server. Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and
environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental
conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
Features

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Hardware Overview
Connections
Reset
Pressing the Reset button restores the router to
its original factory default settings.
Power Receptor
Receptor for the supplied power
adapter.
LAN Ports (1-4)
Connect Ethernet devices such as
computers, switches, and hubs.
Internet Port
The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is
the connection for the Ethernet cable
to the cable or DSL modem.

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Status LED
A blinking light indicates that the
FR-300RTR is ready.
Internet LED
A solid light indicates connection on
the Internet port. This LED blinks
during data transmission.
Power LED
A solid light indicates a
proper connection to the
power supply.
Local Network LEDs
A solid light indicates a connection to an
Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-4.
This LED blinks during data transmission.
Hardware Overview
LEDs

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Section 2 - Installation
Before you Begin
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the
router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
• Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem.
• You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using
the router, then you must turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable
to the Internet port on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call
your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).
• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software
such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to
the Internet.
• When running the Setup Wizard from the Fry’s CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD
from is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work. If you have disconnected any
hardware, re-connect your computer back to the modem and make sure you are online.
Installation