Hamlet HNWS108 User manual

User Guide
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Package contents.............................................................................................................. 01
Chapter 1: About this Guide .............................................................................................. 12
1.1 Purposes.............................................................................................................. 22
1.2 Conventions ......................................................................................................... 32
1.3 Overview of this User Guide ................................................................................ 42
Chapter 2: Introduction...................................................................................................... 53
2.1 Overview of the Router ........................................................................................ 63
2.2 Features............................................................................................................... 73
2.3 Panel Layout ........................................................................................................ 84
2.3.1 The Front Panel ......................................................................................... 94
2.3.2 The Rear Panel.......................................................................................... 14
Chapter 3: Connecting the Router .................................................................................... 16
3.1 System Requirements.......................................................................................... 16
3.2 Installation Environment Requirements................................................................ 16
3.3 Connecting the Router ......................................................................................... 16
Chapter 4: Quick Installation Guide................................................................................... 17
4.1 TCP/IP configuration ............................................................................................ 17
4.2 Quick Installation Guide ....................................................................................... 18
Chapter 5: Configuring the Router .................................................................................. 113
5.1 login ................................................................................................................... 113
5.2 Status................................................................................................................. 213
5.3 Quick Setup ....................................................................................................... 214
5.4 Network.............................................................................................................. 214
5.4.1 LAN.......................................................................................................... 215
5.4.2 WAN......................................................................................................... 215
5.4.3 MAC Clone .............................................................................................. 226
5.5 Wireless ............................................................................................................. 227
5.5.1 Wireless Settings ..................................................................................... 227
5.5.2 MAC Filtering ........................................................................................... 231
5.5.3 Wireless Statistics .................................................................................... 234
5.6 DHCP................................................................................................................. 334
5.6.1 DHCP Settings......................................................................................... 334
5.6.2 DHCP Clients List .................................................................................... 335
5.6.3 Address Reservation................................................................................ 336
5.7 Forwarding ......................................................................................................... 337
5.7.1 Virtual Servers ......................................................................................... 337
5.7.2 Port Triggering ......................................................................................... 339
5.7.3 DMZ ......................................................................................................... 341
5.7.4 UPnP ....................................................................................................... 341
5.8 Security.............................................................................................................. 342
5.8.1 Firewall .................................................................................................... 442
5.8.2 IP Address Filtering.................................................................................. 443
5.8.3 Domain Filtering....................................................................................... 445
5.8.4 MAC Filtering ........................................................................................... 447

5.8.5 Remote Management .............................................................................. 449
5.8.6 Advanced Security ................................................................................... 449
5.9 Static Routing..................................................................................................... 451
5.10 DDNS............................................................................................................... 452
5.10.1 Dyndns.org DDNS ................................................................................. 453
5.10.2 Oray.net DDNS ...................................................................................... 453
5.10.3 Comexe.cn DDNS.................................................................................. 554
5.11 System Tools .................................................................................................... 555
5.11.1 Time ....................................................................................................... 556
5.11.2 Firmware ................................................................................................ 557
5.11.3 Factory Defaults ..................................................................................... 557
5.11.4 Backup and Restore............................................................................... 558
5.11.5 Reboot ................................................................................................... 558
5.11.6 Password ............................................................................................... 559
5.11.7 Log ......................................................................................................... 559
5.11.8 Statistics................................................................................................. 560
Appendix A: FAQ............................................................................................................. 662
Appendix B: Configuring the PC ..................................................................................... 667
Appendix C: Specifications.............................................................................................. 667
Appendix D: Glossary ..................................................................................................... 673

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Package contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
¾One HNWS108 108Mbps Wireless Router
¾One AC power Adapter for HNWS108 108Mbps Wireless Router
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾One Resource CD for HNWS108 108Mbps Wireless Router, including:
•This Guide
•Other Helpful Information
Note: If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer
from whom you purchased the HNWS108 108Mbps Wireless Router for assistance.

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Chapter 1. About this Guide
Thank you for choosing the HNWS108 108Mbps Wireless Router. This router provides
dedicated solution for Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks. With your network all
connected, your local wired or wireless network can share Internet access, files and fun
for multiple PCs through one ISP account.
It adopts 108M Super G™WLAN Transmission Technology, which offers the highest
throughput performance available on the market today, and data rates of up to 108Mbps.
In dynamic 108M mode, the router can attach IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g and 108Mbps
Super G™devices at the same time in an integrated environment.
It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™WLAN transmission technology so that
transmission distance is 2-3 times of traditional IEEE 802.11g/b solutions, up to
855.36m tested in China. Transmission range is extended to 4-9 times.
It is an easy web-based setup for installation and management. Even though you may
not be familiar with the router, this guide will make configuring the router easy. Before
installing the router, please look through this guide to get to know all the router’s
functions.
1.1. Purposes
This Guide tells you how to use the HNWS108 108Mbps Wireless Router.
1.2. Conventions
The router mentioned in this guide stands for HNWS108 108Mbps Wireless Router.
1.3. Overview of this User Guide
Chapter 1: About this Guide
Chapter 2: Introduction
Chapter 3: Connecting the Router
Chapter 4: Quick Installation Guide
Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
Appendix A: FAQ
Appendix B: Configuring the PC
Appendix C: Specifications
Appendix D: Glossary

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Chapter 2. Introduction
2.1. Overview of the Router
The HNWS108 108Mbps Wireless Router integrates 4-port Switch, firewall, NAT-router and
Wireless AP. Its design is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) wireless network
solutions. The HNWS108 108Mbps Wireless Router will allow you to connect your network
wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet Access, files and fun, easily and securely.
In the most attentive wireless security, the HNWS108 108Mbps Wireless Router
provides multiple protection measures. It can be set to turn off the wireless network
name (SSID) broadcast so that only stations that have the SSID can be connected. The
router provides wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security, and WPA/WPA2
and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, as well as TKIP/AES encryption security. It
also supports VPN pass-through for sensitive data secure transmission.
The HNWS108 108Mbps Wireless Router complies with the IEEE 802.11g/b standards and
adopts 108M Super G™WLAN transmission technology so that the data transmission
rate is up to 108Mbps. It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™WLAN transmission
technology so that transmission distance is 2-3 times that of traditional IEEE 802.11g/b
solutions, up to a distance of 855.36m tested in China. Transmission range is extended to 4-
9 times. It is compatible with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products.
The HNWS108 108Mbps Wireless Router provides flexible access control so that parents or
network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It has
built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. It also supports
Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering needs, and remote management and log so
that network administrators can manage and monitor the network in real time.
The HNWS108 108Mbps Wireless Router is easy-to-manage. Quick Setup is supported
and friendly help messages are provided for every step. So you can configure it quickly
and share Internet access, files and fun.
2.2. Features
¾Complies with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards.
¾1 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, 4 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45
LAN ports,
¾supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.
¾Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ and 108M Super G™ wireless LAN
transmission technology.
¾Supports 108/54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps data transfer rates.
¾Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption
security.
¾Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP,
L2TP, PPTP, BigPond Cable Internet access.
¾Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.

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¾Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing, VPN Pass-through.
¾Detachable reverse SMA connector Antenna.
¾Connecting Internet on demand and disconnecting from the Internet when idle for
PPPoE.
¾Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.
¾Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC
address filtering.
¾Supports connecting/disconnecting from the Internet on a specified time of day.
¾Supports access control, parents and network administrators can establish
restricted access policies based on time of day for children or staff.
¾Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access
Control List).
¾Supports Flow Statistics.
¾Supports ICMP-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, TCP-SYN-FLOOD filter.
¾Ignores Ping packets from WAN or LAN ports.
¾Supports firmware upgrade.
2.3. Panel Layout
2.3.1. The Front Panel
The front panel of the HNWS108 consists of several LED indicators, which is designed
to indicate connections. View from left. Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel
of the router.
Figure 2-1 Front Panel sketch
Name Action Description
Not lit No Power
PWR Lit up Power on
Lit up The router is initializing
Flashing The router is working properly
SYS
Not lit The router has a hardware error
Not lit There is no wireless device linked to the device
WLAN Flashing The Wireless function is enabled
Not lit There is no device linked to the corresponding port
Lit up There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no
activity
WAN,LAN1-
4
Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port
Table 2-1 The LEDs description
2.3.2. The Rear Panel
The rear panel contains the following features. (View from left to right)
¾AC power socket: only use the power adapter supplied with the HNWS108

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108Mbps Wireless Router, use of a different adapter may result in product damage.
¾Four 10/100Mbps RJ45 LAN ports for connecting the router to the local PCs
¾RJ45 WAN port for connecting the router to a cable, DSL modem, or Ethernet
¾Factory Default Reset button
¾There are two ways to reset the router's factory defaults:
1) Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults
page in the router's Web-based Utility.
2) Use the Factory Default Reset button: First, turn off the router's power. Second,
press and hold the default reset button then turn on the router's power, until the
SYS LED lights up (about 3 seconds). Last, release the reset button and wait
for the router to reboot.
Note: Ensure the router is powered on before it restarts completely.
¾Wireless antenna
POWER 4321 WAN RESET
Figure 2-2 Rear Panel sketch

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Chapter 3. Connecting the Router
3.1. System Requirements
¾Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
¾One DSL/Cable modem that has an RJ45 connector (you do not need it if you
connect the router to the Ethernet)
¾Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with
RJ45 connectors
¾TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC
¾Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator
6.0 or later
3.2. Installation Environment Requirements
¾Do not place in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent
¾Do not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear
space on all sides of the router
¾Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet)
¾Operating temperature: 0 ~40 (32 ~104 )℃℃℉ ℉
¾Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
3.3. Connecting the Router
Before you install the router, you should connect your PC to the Internet through your
broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After
that, please install the router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the
power plug and keep your hands dry.
1. Power off your PC, Cable/DSL modem, and the router.
2. Locate an optimum location for the router. The best place is usually near the center
of the area in which your PC will wirelessly connect. The place must accord with the
Installation Environment Requirements..
3. Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.
4. Connect the PCs and each Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on the router,.
(If you have the wireless NIC and want to use wireless connector, you can skip this
step.)
5. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on the router.
6. Connect the AC power adapter to the AC power socket on the router, and the other
end into an electrical outlet. The router will start to work automatically.
7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL modem.

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Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide
After connecting the HNws108 Router into your network, you should configure it. This
chapter describes how to configure the basic functions of your HNWS108 Wireless
Router. These procedures only take you a few minutes. You can access the Internet via
the router immediately after successfully configuring.
4.1. TCP/IP configuration
The default IP address of the HNWS108 108Mbps Wireless Router is 192.168.1.1. And
the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be seen from the LAN.
They can be changed as you desire, as an example we use the default values for
description in this guide.
Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the router. There are then two ways to
configure the IP address for your PC.
¾Configure the IP address manually
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC. If you need instructions as to how to
do this, please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC."
2) Configure the network parameters. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is
from 2 to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1
(The router's default IP address)
¾Obtain an IP address automatically
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on
your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix
B: "Configuring the PC."
2) Power off the router and PC. Then turn on the router and restart the PC. The
built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the PC.
Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network
connection between your PC and the router. The following example is in Windows 2000
OS.
Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, then press Enter.
If the result displayed is similar to that shown in figure 4-1, the connection between your
PC and the router has been established.