Lantech WL-661G User manual

Lantech WL-661G
802.11g 108Mbps Wireless Broadband Router
USER MANUAL

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Contents
1. Overview...............................................................................................................4
1.1 WL-661G Product Feature ......................................................................4
1.2 System Requirements ...............................................................................4
1.3 Applications..............................................................................................4
2. Getting Start..........................................................................................................5
2.1 Know your WL-661G 108Mbps Wireless Router................................5
2.2
Connect to your WL-661G 108Mbps Wireless Broadband Router
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2.2.1 Access the Setting Menu .............................................................6
2.2.2 Quick Setup with Wizard ...........................................................8
3. Configuration......................................................................................................15
3.1 LAN Setting.............................................................................................15
3.1.1 LAN & DHCP Server..................................................................15
3.1.2 WAN ...........................................................................................16
3.1.3 Password .....................................................................................17
3.1.4 Time..............................................................................................18
3.1.5 Dynamic DNS.............................................................................19
3.2 Wireless...................................................................................................20
3.2.1 Basic ............................................................................................20
3.2.2 Authentication.............................................................................21
3.2.3 Advanced....................................................................................24
3.3 Status .......................................................................................................25
3.3.1 Device Information .....................................................................25
3.3.2 Log ...............................................................................................26
3.3.3 Log Setting ..................................................................................27
3.3.4 Statistic ........................................................................................28
3.3.5 Wireless.......................................................................................30
3.4 Routing.....................................................................................................31
3.4.1 Static ............................................................................................31
3.4.2 Dynamic ......................................................................................32
3.4.3 Routing Table ..............................................................................33
3.5 Access......................................................................................................33
3.5.1 Filters............................................................................................33
3.5.2 Virtual Server ..............................................................................39
3.5.3 Special AP...................................................................................40
3.5.4 DMZ.............................................................................................41
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3.5.5 Firewall Rule................................................................................42
3.6 Management...........................................................................................44
3.6.1 SNMP ..........................................................................................44
3.6.2 Remote Management.................................................................45
3.7 Tools .........................................................................................................46
3.7.1 Restart ..........................................................................................46
3.7.2 Settings ........................................................................................47
3.7.3 Firmware .....................................................................................48
3.7.4 Ping Test.......................................................................................49
4. Glossary ..............................................................................................................50
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1. Overview
1.1 WL-661G Product Feature
●Compliance with IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standards
●Highly efficient design mechanism to provide unbeatable performance
●Strong network security with WEP and 802.1X encryption
●Achieving data rate up to 54Mbps for 802.11g and 11Mps for 802.11b
with wide range coverage; high performance to deliver up to 108Mbps raw
data rate for 802.11g
●Quick and easy setup with Web-based management utility
1.2 System Requirements
●Windows 98, 98SE, Millennium Edition (ME), 2000 and XP operating
systems
●Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
●DSL/ Cable Modem Broadband Internet connection and ISP account
●PCs equipped with 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection to
support TCP/IP protocol
●One CD-ROM drive
1.3 Applications
●Home SOHO networking for device sharing and wireless multimedia
●Wireless office provides a wider range for home and SOHO Ethernet
●Enables wireless building-to-building data communication
●Built-in infrastructure mode
●Router provides ideal solution for:
●Difficult-to-wire environments
●Temporary LANs for scenarios such as trade-exhibitions and meetings
●Enables LAN adaptability to frequently changing environments
●Enables remote access to corporate network information, for example e-mail
and the company home page
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2. Getting Start
2.1 Know your WL-661G 108Mbps Wireless
Router
Ports:
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LEDs:
LED Color Status Description
On Indicates proper connection to power
supply.
Power Green
OFF The unit is not receiving power
Status Green On
Indicates that the device is
connected to the WLAN.
On Indicates connection to the WAN port
WAN Blinking Data transmission.
On Link is established
On Blinking Packet transmit or receive activity
WLAN
Off — No Link activity
On Indicates connection is established.
On Blinking Data transmissions
LAN
Off — No LAN connections
2.2
Connect to your WL-661G 108Mbps Wireless Broadband
Router
2.2.1 Access the Setting Menu
You could start to access the configuration menu anytime by opening a web
browser window by typing the IP address of this wireless router. The default IP
is 192.168.1.1.
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The below window will popup. Please enter the user name and password.
Both of the default is “admin”.
Now, the main menu screen is popup.
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2.2.2 Quick Setup with Wizard
Setup wizard is provided as the part of the web configuration utility. You can
simply follow the step-by-step process to get your wireless router configuration
ready to run in 6 easy steps by clicking on the “Wizard” button on the function
menu. The following screen will appear. Please click “Next” to continue.
Step 1: Set your new Password
You can change the password as you like and then click “Next” to continue.
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Step2: Choose your time zone
Select your time zone from the drop down list. Please click “Next” to continue.
Step 3: Set LAN connection and DHCP server
Set your IP address and mask. The default IP is 192.168.1.1. If you like to
enable DHCP, please click “Enabled”. DHCP enabled is able to automatically
assign IP addresses. Please assign the range of IP addresses in the fields of
“Range start” and “Range end”. Please click “Next” to continue.
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Step 4: Set Internet connection
Select how the router will set up the Internet connection: Obtained IP
automatically; Fixed IP address; PPPoE to obtain IP automatically; PPPoE with a
fixed IP address; PPTP.
Obtain IP automatically (DHCP client):
If you have enabled DHCP server, choose "Obtain IP automatically (DHCP
client)" to have the router assign IP addresses automatically.
Fixed IP Address:
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If Fixed IP address is assigned, the below screen will pop up. Please set the
WAN address and DNS server.
PPPoE to obtain IP automatically:
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PPPoE with a fixed IP address:
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PPTP:
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Step 5: Set Wireless LAN connection
Click “enable” to enable wireless LAN. If you enable the wireless LAN, type the
SSID in the text box and select a communications channel. The SSID and channel
must be the same as wireless devices attempting communication to the router.
Step 6: Restart
The Setup wizard is now completed. The new settings will be effective after the
Wireless router restarted. Please click “Restart” to reboot the router. If you
do not want to make any changes, please click “exit” to quit without any
changes. You also can go back to modify the setting by clicking “Back”.
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3. Configuration
3.1 LAN Setting
The screen enables you to configure the LAN & DHCP Server, set WAN
parameters, create Administrator and User passwords, and set the local time,
time zone, and dynamic DNS.
3.1.1 LAN & DHCP Server
This page enables you to set LAN and DHCP properties, such as the host name,
IP address, subnet mask, and domain name. LAN and DHCP profiles are listed in
the DHCP table at the bottom of the screen.
Host Name: Type the host name in the text box. The host name is required by
some ISPs. The default host name is "AP-Router."
IP Address: This is the IP address of the router. The default IP address is
192.168.1.1.
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Subnet Mask: Type the subnet mask for the router in the text box. The default
subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
DHCP Server: Enables the DHCP server to allow the router to automatically
assign IP addresses to devices connecting to the LAN. DHCP is enabled by
default.
All DHCP client computers are listed in the table at the bottom of the screen,
providing the host name, IP address, and MAC address of the client.
Start IP: Type an IP address to serve as the start of the IP range that DHCP will
use to assign IP addresses to all LAN devices connected to the router.
End IP: Type an IP address to serve as the end of the IP range that DHCP will use
to assign IP addresses to all LAN devices connected to the router.
Domain Name: Type the local domain name of the network in the text box.
This item is optional.
3.1.2 WAN
This screen enables you to set up the router WAN connection, specify the IP
address for the WAN, add DNS numbers, and enter the MAC address.
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Connection Type: Select the connection type, either DHCP client, Fixed IP or
PPPoE from the drop-down list.
WAN IP: Select whether you want to specify an IP address manually, or want
DHCP to obtain an IP address automatically. When Specify IP is selected, type
the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway in the text boxes. Your ISP will
provide you with this information.
DNS 1/2/3: Type up to three DNS numbers in the text boxes. Your ISP will
provide you with this information.
MAC Address: If required by your ISP, type the MAC address of the router
WAN interface in this field.
DNS 1/2/3: Type up to three DNS numbers in the text boxes. Your ISP will
provide you with this information.
3.1.3 Password
This screen enables you to set administrative and user passwords. These
passwords are used to gain access to the router interface.
Administrator: Type the password the Administrator will use to log in to the
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system. The password must be typed again for confirmation.
3.1.4 Time
This screen enables you to set the time and date for the router's real-time clock,
select your time zone, and enable or disable daylight saving.
Local Time: Displays the local time and date.
Time Zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down list.
Daylight Saving: Enables you to enable or disable daylight saving time.
When enabled, select the start and end date for daylight saving time.
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3.1.5 Dynamic DNS
This allows the DDNS server what your current IP address is when you are on-line.
You firstly need to register your preferred DNS on the DDNS providers. Then,
please fill the related information in the below fields: DDNS server address, Host
Name, User Name and Password.
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3.2 Wireless
This section enables you to set wireless communications parameters for the
router's wireless LAN feature.
3.2.1 Basic
This page allow you to enable and disable the wireless LAN function, create a
SSID, and select the channel for wireless communications.
Enable/Disable: Enables and disables wireless LAN via the router.
SSID: Type an SSID in the text box. The SSID of any wireless device must match
the SSID typed here in order for the wireless device to access the LAN and WAN
via the router.
Channel: Select a transmission channel for wireless communications. The
channel of any wireless device must match the channel selected here in order for
the wireless device to access the LAN and WAN via the router.
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