L7 Networks L7-NR2000 User manual


iL7 Networks L7-N-R2000 User Manual
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Package Contents ......................................................................1
System Requirements ...........................................................1
Features.................................................................................2
Hardware Overview ...............................................................3
Connections ....................................................................3
LEDs and USB Port ........................................................4
Installation ...................................................................................5
Wireless Installation Considerations ......................................6
Connect to BTU .....................................................................7
Connect to Another Router ....................................................8
Conguration ............................................................................10
Web-based Conguration Utility ..........................................10
Setup Wizard ................................................................11
Internet Setup ...............................................................17
PPPoE .....................................................................18
Wireless Setup ..............................................................20
Network Settings ...........................................................27
DHCP Server Settings ..................................................28
Port Forwarding ............................................................29
QoS Engine...................................................................30
QoS Engine...................................................................30
Network Filter ................................................................31
Firewall & DMZ .............................................................32
Advanced Wireless .......................................................33
Advanced Network ........................................................34
IPv6 Routing .................................................................35
Device Administration ...................................................36
Save and Restore .........................................................37
System Check ...............................................................38
Schedules .....................................................................39
Syslog ...........................................................................40
Device Info ....................................................................41
Log ................................................................................42
Statistics........................................................................43
Internet Sessions ..........................................................43
Wireless ........................................................................44
Help...............................................................................45
Wireless Security......................................................................46
What is WEP?......................................................................46
Congure WEP ....................................................................47
What is WPA?......................................................................48
Congure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK .................................49
Congure WPA/WPA2-PSK ................................................50
Congure WPA, WPA2, and WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS) ..........51
Connect to a Wireless Network ...............................................52
Using Windows® XP .............................................................52
Congure WEP ....................................................................53
Congure WPA-PSK............................................................55
Setting Up Wi-Fi Protection .....................................................57
(WCN 2.0 in Windows Vista) ....................................................57
Initial Router Conguration for Wi-Fi Protection ..................57
Setting Up a Congured Router...........................................58
Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup ...59
Conguring the IP Address in Vista .......................................61
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Setting Up a Connection or Network Wirelessly ...................64
Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (WEP, WPA-PSK
& WPA2-PSK) ............................................................................69
Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network....................73
Troubleshooting .......................................................................77
Wireless Basics ........................................................................81
What is Wireless? ................................................................82
Tips ......................................................................................84
Wireless Modes ...................................................................85
Networking Basics ...................................................................86
Check your IP address ........................................................86
Statically Assign an IP address ...........................................87
Technical Specications..........................................................88

1L7 Networks L7-N-R2000 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
• L7 Networks L7-N-R2000 Wireless Router
• Power Adapter
• Ethernet Cable
• Manual on CD
• Warranty Card
System Requirements
• Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem
• Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet
adapter
• Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox 2.0 or above (for conguration)
Package Contents
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with
the L7-N-R2000 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Note: Always attach the power cord plug to the power supply, before inserting
the power cord and connected power supply to the wall outlet.

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• Faster Wireless Networking - The L7-N-R2000 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 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - The L7-N-R2000 is still fully compatible with the IEEE
802.11b and IEEE 802.11g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11b and IEEE 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 ltering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or
Domain Name.
• Filter Scheduling - These lters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a
duration of hours or minutes.
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The L7-N-R2000 can pass through VPN sessions. It
supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the L7-N-R2000
can securely access corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the L7-N-R2000 lets
you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or
from your company’s server. Congure your router to your specic settings within minutes.
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and
environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, 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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Pressing the Reset Button
restores the router to its original
factory default settings.
Receptor for the Power Adapter.
The Auto MDI/MDIX WAN
port is the connection for
the Ethernet cable to the
Cable or DSL modem.
LAN Ports
Connect Ethernet devices such as
computers, switches, and hubs.
Hardware Overview
Connections

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Wi-Fi LED
A solid light indicates that the
wireless segment is ready.
This LED blinks during wireless
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 port 1-3 (Port 4 for IPTV).
This LED blinks during data transmission.
USB Port
This USB port supports
L7 Networks SharePort
function. Connect a multi-
function printer, scanner, or
USB storage device to the
port and share the device
throught the network.
INTERNET LED
INTERNET STATUS LED
A solid light indicates that
the L7-N-R2000 is ready.
Hardware Overview
LEDs and USB Port
WAN LED
A solid light indicates connection
on the WAN port. This LED blinks
during data transmission.

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Section 2 - Installation
Installation
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.

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Wireless Installation Considerations
The L7 Networks wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere
within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location
of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary
depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key
to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the L7 Networks router and other network devices to a
minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position
your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a
45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet
(14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead
of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on
range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through
drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water
(sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that
generate RF noise.
5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and
home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make
sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits
a signal even if the phone in not in use.

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If you are connecting the router to BTU, please follow the steps below:
1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router.
2. Turn the power off on your modem. If there is no on/off switch, then unplug the modem’s power adapter. Shut down
your computer.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into the
WAN port on the router.
4. Plug an Ethernet cable LAN ports (1~3) on the router. Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer.
5. Turn on or plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds).
6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 30 seconds for the router
to boot.
7. Turn on your computer.
8. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, Internet light, WAN light, and the LAN light (the port that your
computer is plugged into) should be lit. If not, make sure your computer, modem, and router are powered on and
verify the cable connections are correct.
9. Skip to page 16 to congure your router.
Connect to BTU

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If you are connecting the L7 Networks router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will
have to do the following before connecting the router to your network:
• Disable UPnP™
• Disable DHCP
• Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot
accept a DHCP address from your other router.
To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:
1. Plug the power into the router. Connect one of your computers to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable.
Make sure your IP address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Please see the
Networking Basics section for more information. If you need to change the settings, write down your existing settings
before making any changes. In most cases, your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in
which case you will not have to do anything to your computer.
2. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user
name to admin and leave the password box empty. Click OK to continue.
3. Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings
to continue.
4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server server checkbox. Click Save
Settings to continue.
5. Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of your network. Click Save Settings to
save your settings. Use this new IP address to access the conguration utility of the router in the future. Close the
browser and change your computer’s IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1.
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6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network.
7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug
anything into the WAN port of the L7 Networks router.
8. You may now use the other three LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To congure your
wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Conguration
and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless network.

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Section 3 - Conguration
Conguration
This section will show you how to congure your new L7 Networks wireless router using the web-based conguration
utility.
Web-based Conguration Utility
To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser
such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of
the router (192.168.0.1).
Type “admin” for the User Name and leave the password
blank by default.
If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please
refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.

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Setup Wizard
You may run the setup wizard from the opening
Internet Setup window to quickly set up your router.
Click Internet Connection Setup Wizard, and the rst
window of the wizard will open.
Click Next to continue.
Create a new password, and then click Next to continue.

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Select your time zone NTP Server from the drop-down
menus, and then click Next to continue.

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If selecting Username / Password Connection
(PPPoE), enter VLAN ID provided by the ISP. If the
ISP doesn’t provide a specied IP address information,
simply enter your PPPoE username and password.
Click the Static IP radio button if the ISP assigned
you the IP address, subnet mask, and start/end
LAN IP address. Enter the required information in IP
Unnumbered Address, IP Unnumbered Netmask,
LAN Start IP and LAN End IP.
Click Next to continue.
Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from
your computer. The software is no longer needed and
will not work through a router.

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Click Connect to go to the next page.
Click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard to open the
wizard window of conguring wireless connection. Click
Reboot to directly restart the Router.
If clicking Wireless Connection Setup Wizard, this
window will open. Click Next to continue.

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Enter a Wireless Network Name, also known as SSID,
in the text box. Click Automatically assign a network
key (Recommended) or Manually assing a network
key for the wireless security key, and use the check box
to select the desired level of wireless security, WEP,
WPA. and then click Next to continue.
If selecting Manually assign a network key in the
previous window, this window will open. Enter a wireless
security password in the Network Key box. Click Next
to continue.
This window displays a summary of your wireless
security settings. Please print this out or record this
information in a safe place and then click Save to
continue.

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The Router will save the new settings and reboot.
Please allow 1-2 minutes for rebooting. When the router
has nished rebooting, the opening Wireless Setup
window is displayed.

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Internet Setup
If you want to congure the Router manually without using the wizard, click
the Manual Internet Connection Setup button.
This window will display for you congure the Internet connection manually.
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