Link-One L1-RW342 User manual

Wireless N300 Home Router

Wireless N300 Home Router
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Wireless N300 Home Router
Table of Contents
Copyright Statement….............................................................................1
Table of Contents.....................................................................................3
Chapter 1 Product Overview....................................................................1
1.1 What it does.......................................................................................1
1.2 Features ............................................................................................1
2.1 Open Package...................................................................................3
2.2 Physical Installation...........................................................................3
2.3 Log in to Web Manager......................................................................5
2.4 Connect to Device Wirelessly............................................................6
Chapter 3 Advanced Settings................................................................ 13
3.1 Status...............................................................................................13
3.2. Internet Connection Setup..............................................................14
3.2.1 PPPoE..........................................................................................14
3.2.2 Static IP.........................................................................................16
3.2.3 DHCP ........................................................................................... 17
3.2.4 PPTP............................................................................................ 18
3.2.5 L2TP.............................................................................................19
3.3 MAC Clone ......................................................................................20
3.4 WAN Speed.....................................................................................20
3.5 WAN Medium Type..........................................................................21
3.6 LAN Settings....................................................................................24
3.7 DNS Settings...................................................................................25
3.8 DHCP ..............................................................................................26
3.9 DHCP Client List..............................................................................26
Chapter 4 Wireless Settings..................................................................28
4.1 Wireless Basic Settings...................................................................28
4.1.1 Wireless AP Mode ........................................................................28
4.1.2 WDS Bridge Mode........................................................................30
4.2 Wireless Security.............................................................................40
4.3 Wireless Access Control..................................................................43
4.4 Wireless Client.................................................................................45
Chapter 5 Bandwidth Control................................................................. 46
5.1 Bandwidth Control ...........................................................................46
5.2 Traffic Statistics................................................................................47
Chapter 6 Special Applications ..............................................................49
6.1 Port Range Forwarding....................................................................49
6.2 DMZ Host ........................................................................................ 51

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6.3 DDNS ..............................................................................................51
6.4 UPNP............................................................................................... 53
6.5 Static Routing...................................................................................53
6.6 Routing Table...................................................................................55
Chapter 7 Security.................................................................................56
7.1 URL Filter......................................................................................... 56
7.2 MAC Filter........................................................................................ 58
7.3 Client Filter.......................................................................................60
Chapter 8 Tools...................................................................................... 63
8.1 Reboot............................................................................................. 63
8.2 Restore to Factory Default Settings.................................................63
8.3 Back/Restore...................................................................................64
8.4 Syslog..............................................................................................66
8.5 Remote Web-based Management...................................................67
8.6 Time.................................................................................................68
8.7 Login Password...............................................................................68
8.8 Firmware Upgrade...........................................................................69
Appendix 1 Glossary..............................................................................71
Appendix 2 FAQs................................................................................... 75
Appendix 3 Remove Wireless Network from Your PC ...........................78
Appendix 4 Safety and Emission Statement..........................................81

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1 What it does
Thanks for purchasing this Link-One router (collectively device or router).
The device is an 802.11n compliant wireless router that delivers up to 4x
faster wireless speeds and 3x farther range than 802.11g while staying
backward compatible with 802.11g/b devices. Upgrading your home network
to 300Mbps of Wireless N speed, the device provides an excellent solution
for experiencing better wireless performance while sharing a broadband
Internet connection with multiple computers over a secure wireless network.
The router makes it easy to set up your wireless network in your home or
office without professional installation. Thanks to the world’s most intuitive
utility interface, it takes you to finish easily installing your wireless network
and Internet connection in three steps. Once the setup process is complete,
you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, media, and more. Also,
to prevent unauthorized access, it supports for WPA/WPA2 security
standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible encryption
regardless of your other wireless devices. The router is ideal for sharing your
Internet connection throughout home or small office.
1.2 Features
Compliant with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3
and IEEE 802.3u standards
5dBi high gain omni-directional antenna delivers better signal and
greater coverage
Up to 300Mbps wireless rate;
1 10/100M WAN port for Internet connection;
4 10/100M Ethernet ports for LAN connection;
Auto MDI/MDIX on each port;
Provides Internet connection types: Dynamic/ static IP; can be connected
to an xDSL/Cable MODEM;
Combines the function of a wireless AP, router, 4-port switch and firewall;
WPA, WPA2 and WPA&WPA2 encryptions secure your wireless network
against unauthorized access;
Simple and quick to secure a Wi-Fi connection at a push of the WPS
button;

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Hidden/invisible SSID;
MAC-based wireless access control;
WMM streams your video and audio;
SNTP to synchronize local time with Internet time servers;
Supports UPnP and DDNS features;
WDS support for extending existing wireless coverage;
Provides virtual server and DMZ features;
Provides logs to record device's usage status.

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Chapter 2 Install Guide
2.1 Open Package
Unpack the box and verify the following items:
Wireless N300 Home Router L1-RW342
Power Adapter
Quick Install Guide
Resource CD
Ethernet Cable
If any of the above items is incorrect, missing, or damaged, please contact
your Link-One reseller for immediate replacement.
2.2 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 the Ethernet cable from Internet side to the WAN port on the
device.

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4. Observe status of LEDs on the device and ensure that they are functioning
correctly as stated in the table below.
LED Overview:
LED
Status
Description
POWER
Solid
Indicates a proper connection to the power
supply
SYS
Blinking
Indicates system is functioning improperly
WAN
Solid
WAN port connected correctly
Blinking
WAN port is transferring data
WLAN
Solid
Wireless is enabled.
Blinking
Transferring data
LAN（1/2/3/4）
Solid
LAN port connected correctly
Blinking
LAN port is transferring data
WPS
Solid
WPS is enabled or Reset OOB is completed
successfully
Blinking
Device is performing WPS authentication on
a client device.
2.3 Log in to Web Manager
1. 1). Launch a web browser; in the address bar, input 192.168.0.1 and press
Enter;
2). Enter admin in the password field on the appearing login window and
then click OK.

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2.4 Connect to Device Wirelessly
Having finished above settings, you can search the device's wireless network
(SSID) from your wireless devices (notebook, iPad, iPhone, etc.) and enter a
security key to connect to it wirelessly.
1. If you are using Windows XP OS, do as follows:
Click Start and select Control Panel.
1) Click Network Connections.

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2) Right click Wireless Network Connection and then select View
Available Wireless Networks.
3) Select the desired wireless network, click Connect, enter the security
key and then click OK.
4) You can access Internet via the device when "Connected" appears next

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to the wireless network name you selected.
2. If you are using Windows 7 OS, do as follows:
1) Click Start and select Control Panel.
2) Click Network and Internet.

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3) Click Network and Sharing Center.
4) Click Change adapter settings.

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5) Select a desired wireless connection and click Connect/Disconnect.

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6) Select the wireless network you wish to connect and click Connect.
7) Enter the security key and click OK.

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8) You can access Internet via the device when "Connected" appears next
to the wireless network name you selected.

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Chapter 3 Advanced Settings
3.1 Status
Here you can see at a glance the operating status of the device.
1. Connection Status: Displays WAN connection status: Disconnected,
Connecting or Connected.
2. Disconnected: Indicates that the Ethernet cable from your ISP side is
not correctly connected to device's WAN port or the router is not logically
connected to your ISP.
3. Connecting: Indicates that the WAN port is correctly connected and is
requesting an IP address from your ISP.
4. Connected: Indicates that the router has been connected to your ISP.
5. Internet Connection Type: Displays current Internet connection type.
6. WAN IP: Displays the WAN IP address.
7. Subnet Mask: Displays WAN subnet mask provided by your ISP.
8. Gateway: Displays WAN gateway address.
9. DNS Server: Displays the preferred WAN DNS address.
10. Alternate DNS Server: Displays the alternate WAN DNS address if any.
11. Connection Time: Time duration since the device has been successfully
connected to ISP.

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1. LAN MAC Address: Displays device’s LAN MAC address.
2. WAN MAC Address: Displays device’s WAN MAC address.
3. System Time: Displays device’s system time either customized or
obtained from Internet.
4. Up Time: Displays device's uptime.
5. Connected Client(s): Displays the number of connected network
devices (which obtain IP addresses from device DHCP server).
6. Firmware Version: Displays Device’s current firmware version.
7. Hardware Version: Displays Device’s current hardware version.
3.2. Internet Connection Setup
3.2.1 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 and enter the user name and password provided by your ISP.

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1. Internet connection Type: Select PPPoE.
2. PPPoE User Name: Enter the User Name provided by your ISP.
3. PPPoE Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP.
4. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. DO NOT change it from the factory
default of 1492 unless necessary. You may need to change it for optimal
performance with some specific websites or application software that

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cannot be opened or enabled; in this case, try 1450, 1400, etc.
5. Service Name: Description of PPPoE connection. Leave blank unless
otherwise required.
6. Server Name: Description of server. Leave blank unless otherwise
required.
7. Connect Automatically: Connect automatically to the Internet after
rebooting the system or connection failure.
Connect Manually: Require the user to manually connect to the Internet
before each session.
Connect On Demand: Re-establish connection to the Internet only when
there is data transmission.
Connect During Specified Time Period: Only connect to Internet during
a specified time period.
8. OK: Click it to save all your settings.
3.2.2 Static IP
Select Static IP if your ISP provides all the needed info. You will need to enter
the provided IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS
address(es) in corresponding fields.