Loopcomm HIGH POWER LP-2036 User manual

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User Manual
HIGH POWER
TM
WI-FI® Router
LP-2036

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Contents
INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Package Contents ......................................................................................................................................................5
LED Indicators ...........................................................................................................................................................5
Back Panel Description..............................................................................................................................................6
BASIC SETUP GUIDE ............................................................................................................................................... 7
5.0GHz WI-FI SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Basic Settings (5.0GHz) ...........................................................................................................................................11
Guest Networks (5.0GHz)........................................................................................................................................12
Security Settings (5.0GHz).......................................................................................................................................12
Advanced Settings (5.0GHz)....................................................................................................................................13
Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (5.0GHz) ...................................................................................................................13
Wireless Coverage Controls (5.0GHz) .....................................................................................................................14
Access Schedule (5.0GHz) .......................................................................................................................................14
2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Basic Settings (2.4GHz) ...........................................................................................................................................15
Guest Networks (2.4GHz)........................................................................................................................................15
Security Settings (2.4GHz).......................................................................................................................................16
Advanced Settings (2.4GHz)....................................................................................................................................16
Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (2.4GHz) ...................................................................................................................17
Wireless Coverage Controls (2.4GHz) .....................................................................................................................17
Access Schedule (2.4GHz) .......................................................................................................................................18
NETWORK SETTINGS............................................................................................................................................ 18
Local Network (LAN) ...............................................................................................................................................18
IPv6 Local Network (LAN)........................................................................................................................................19
Internet Network (WAN).........................................................................................................................................19
Advanced Settings...................................................................................................................................................20
SMART FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Block Websites ........................................................................................................................................................21
User Access (MAC Address Filtering) ......................................................................................................................21
User Access (IP Address Filtering) ...........................................................................................................................22
USB STORAGE ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Local Sharing ...........................................................................................................................................................22
FTP Server ...............................................................................................................................................................24
FIREWALL SETTINGS............................................................................................................................................. 25
Port Filtering ...........................................................................................................................................................25
Port Forwarding ......................................................................................................................................................25

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DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) .......................................................................................................................................26
Virtual LAN ..............................................................................................................................................................26
Denial of Service .....................................................................................................................................................27
QUALITY OF SERVICE............................................................................................................................................ 27
ROUTING SETUP .................................................................................................................................................. 28
MANAGEMENT FEATURES.................................................................................................................................... 29
System Status ..........................................................................................................................................................29
Network Statistics ...................................................................................................................................................29
Dynamic DNS Settings.............................................................................................................................................30
System Clock ...........................................................................................................................................................30
System Logs.............................................................................................................................................................30
Upgrade Firmware ..................................................................................................................................................31
Save and Reload Settings ........................................................................................................................................31
Password Settings ...................................................................................................................................................32
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION................................................................................................................................... 32
DEFAULT SETTINGS............................................................................................................................................... 33
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................................. 34
REGULATORY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................... 40

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Loopcomm product. At loopcomm we strive to provide you with the highest
quality products through innovation and advanced technology. We pride ourselves on delivering
products that outperform the competition and go beyond your expectations. If you have any questions
please feel free to contact us. We’d love to hear from you and thank you for your support!
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.loopcomm.com
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Package Contents
Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package:
High Power LP - 2036 Wi-Fi Router
Three Detachable High Gain Antennas
RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
CD: User Manual
Quick Installation Guide (QIG)
LED Indicators
Power: Indicates when the Router is powered on. The LED will remain on.
5.0GHz Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when wireless data traffic is transmitted or received over the 5GHz
wireless network.
2.4GHz Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when wireless data traffic is transmitted or received over the 2.4GHz
wireless network.
Internet Connection: Indicates when the Router is connected to a broadband modem.
The LED will blink rapidly when Internet traffic is transmitted or received.
Gigabit Wired Ports 1-4: Indicates when a networking device is connected to a wired
port on the back of the Router. The LED will blink rapidly when wired data traffic is transmitted or received.
USB Connection: Indicates when a USB storage device is connected to the USB port.

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Back Panel Description
Antenna Connectors: RJ-SMA antenna connectors. Attach the included high gain antennas to these
connectors.
Reset: Push down once to reboot the Router. Hold down for 5-10 seconds to reset the router back to
factory settings.
WPS: Hold down for 3 seconds to enable WPS push button configuration.
Wired Devices: Gigabit RJ-45 ports for connecting to wired computers or network devices.
Modem: Gigabit RJ-45 port for connecting to your Broadband Modem.
USB Port: Attach USB storage devices, such as USB flash drives and external hard drives, for file sharing.
LED On/Off: Push to turn LED indicators on or off.
Power On/Off: Push to turn the Router on or off.
Power: Power adapter port. Input: 100-240v.

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BASIC SETUP GUIDE
Setup Preparations
Disconnect and power off your existing router.
Disconnect your existing router from your computer, your broadband
modem and its power outlet. If you do not have an existing router
Please continue to the next step.
Power off your Modem
Power off the modem by disconnecting the modem’s power adapter
from the power outlet. If your modem has a backup battery, remove
the backup battery from your modem. Do NOT power on the modem
until prompted at a later step.
Connect the Router to your Modem
Do NOT connect the power adapter to the Router at this time.
a) Use the included blue Ethernet cable and connect one end of the cable to your modem.
b) Connect the other end of the cable to the blue Modem port on the Router.

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Power on your Modem
Plug in your modem’s power adapter and backup battery (if available):
Attach Antennas, Power On & Connect to your Computer
a) Attach the antennas to the antenna connectors on the Router.
b) Connect the included grey Ethernet cable to an available port on your computer or connect to
the Router’s Wi-Fi Network: Loopcomm_2.4GHz or Loopcomm_5GHz. Password: loopcommwifi
c) Attach the Power Adapter to the Router’s PWR port and a power outlet.
Open your Web Browser to Access the Setup Wizard
a) Open your web browser.
b) Type http://setup.loopcomm.com
into the web address bar.
c) If the web menu fails to open, type the following IP
address into your web address bar -
http://192.168.1.200

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Welcome to the Setup Wizard
If this is your first time setting up the Router, the Setup Wizard
should automatically load.
If you wish to manually configure your router you can also
choose to skip the Setup Wizard.
Double check that the modem is connected to the Router’s
Modem port.
Check that your antennas are all attached firmly to the antenna
connectors.
Click Next to continue.
If the Dashboard loads (see right image) instead of the Setup
Wizard, scroll to the bottom and click the Setup Wizard button
to access the Wizard.
Internet Connection Detection
The Wizard will try to detect your Internet settings and
configure the router. Please be patient.
If there is a problem with the Automatic Configuration, the
wizard will notify you about the issue.
If the Internet connection detection was successful, you
will see a green check mark.
Click Next to continue.

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Personalize your Wi-Fi Settings
The default ID of your 5GHz Wi-Fi network and 2.4GHz Wi-
Fi network is:
Loopcomm_5GHz
Loopcomm_2.4GHz
To change it, enter a new name in the SSID field. Users
connecting wirelessly to the Router will use these IDs to
identify your wireless network.
The default Security Key (WPA/WPA2) of your Wi-Fi networks is: loopcommwifi
To change them, enter a new key in the Security Key field for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. The keys must
be at least 8 characters long.
Click Next to apply your settings.
Create a Password for your Router
This password is NOT your Wi-Fi network password. This
password is to access the web menu of the Router to
access additional router settings. Leave this blank if you do
not wish to have a password.
Click Apply to save your settings.
The Router will reboot. This process may take up to 1 minute. The page will automatically reload after the
Count down. If it does not, you may need to manually refresh the page or check your connection to the Router.
Setup Summary
Once the Router has rebooted, it will load the Setup
Summary page and provide you with the details of
your setup. It is recommended that you print this page for
your records.
Open a new web browser window and check that you have
access to the Internet.
At this time, you may disconnect from the Router and start a wireless connection.
If you have any wired devices that you would like to attach to the Router you may do so now as well.
Enjoy your new Loopcomm Wireless network!

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WEB MENU DASHBOARD
Welcome to the Dashboard
Once you have completed the Router Setup Wizard, going
to http://setup.loopcomm.com will now bring you to the
Router’s Dashboard.
The Dashboard provides you with information regarding
your internet connection and basic router settings. From
here you can enable or disable guest networks, have a
quick glance at what devices are connected to your Router
and enable or disable website blocking features. For more
advanced settings click on More Settings to navigate
through the configuration menu.
5.0GHz WI-FI SETTINGS
Basic Settings (5.0GHz)
The Basic Settings page allows you to adjust settings for
your 5GHz local wireless network.
Disable 5.0GHz Wireless Connections: Disabling will turn
off all 5GHz Wi-Fi activity. Users will no longer be able to
connect wirelessly to your 5GHz network.
Band: Select the compatible Wi-Fi standard and speed for
your wireless network.
Broadcast SSID: Selecting Disable Broadcast SSID will hide
the visibility of the router’s 5GHz network SSID. Users
must manually enter the SSID to connect.
Data Rate: Sets the maximum wireless data rate that your
network will operate on.
Wireless Network ID (SSID): The name of your 5GHz wireless network.
Channel Number: Wi-Fi networks operate on specific wireless channels. Some network channels may have
more interference than others. If your performance is unstable, try a different channel number. If you are
using a repeater with this network, it is recommended you set a static channel, instead of using "Auto".

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WMM: Prioritizes multimedia data over the wireless network.
Associated Clients: Shows the active users connected wirelessly to your 5GHz network.
Guest Networks (5.0GHz)
Guest Networks: You may add additional names (SSID) to your Wireless Network with different characteristics
for each SSID.
Each additional Network or SSID can have its own
security, band and data rate settings. You may
restrict users to specific SSIDs or provide access
only to some users with lower bandwidth by
changing the band (i.e. only allow 802.11b access
to specific users).
Guest Networks may also be set with restrictions
so that guests can only access the Internet and not the local network.
Associated Clients: View all computers and network devices that are connected to your network wirelessly.
Security Settings (5.0GHz)
The Security page allows you to change the type of wireless
security settings for your 5.0GHz wireless network.
Using the drop down menu, you can select which network you
wish to configure and may adjust the security settings below.
If you are using the Guest Network feature, you will be able to
adjust the security settings for your additional SSIDs as well.
(For 2.4GHz Guest Networks, view the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings
menu)
Encryption Types:
WEP is rated as a low level encryption and is compatible with all wireless devices and operating systems.
Using WEP may slow down your wireless performance.
WPA is a medium level encryption and is supported by most wireless devices and operating systems.
WPA2 is a high level encryption and is supported by most wireless devices and operating systems.
WPA Mixed Mode allows the use of both WPA and WPA2 at the same time.
If you are not sure which encryption type to use, we recommend you choose WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode.

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Advanced Settings (5.0GHz)
Advanced Wireless Settings should only be adjusted by
technically advanced users. It is not recommended that
novice users adjust these settings to avoid degrading
wireless performance.
Fragment Threshold: The default and recommended
setting is at 2346, meaning the Router will never fragment
any frames that it sends to wireless users.
RTS Threshold: Adjusts the size of RTS data packets. Lower
values reduce throughput, but allow the system to recover
quicker from interference/collisions. Higher values provide
the fastest throughput.
Beacon Interval: Indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the router
to synch the wireless network.
Preamble Type: Defines the length of the Cyclic Redundancy Check for communication between the router
and roaming wireless users.
IAPP: Inter-Access Point Protocol.
STBC: Space Time Block Coding improves reception by coding the data stream in blocks.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (5.0GHz)
WPS is a Wi-Fi feature created to make Wi-Fi setup simple
and easy. Some wireless routers and adapters support this
feature with varying names (i.e. one touch setup or WPS).
You may enable WPS setup here by selecting the type
of WPS setup you wish to use. The Router supports all
types of WPS setup:
Option A: Push button: You may push the WPS button on the web menu or use the physical button on the
back of the Router.
Option B: PIN: Some wireless devices use PIN number to access wireless network. If your wireless device
requests for a PIN number, use the PIN code located here.
Option C: Enter PIN: Some wireless devices require that you use a PIN number to add them to the wireless
network. If your wireless device has a PIN number locate the number and enter in the field, then press Start
Pin.

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Wireless Coverage Controls (5.0GHz)
Adjust the output power of the Router to control the coverage distance of your 5GHz wireless network. For a
smaller coverage area, you can select a lower output power. For the maximum wireless coverage, select the
100% selection.
Access Schedule (5.0GHz)
Access Schedules will enable or disable your 5GHz wireless access at a set time based on your predefined
schedule. This feature is often used for restricting access to all users (such as children, employees, guests)
during specific times of the day for parental control or security reasons.
a) Enable Access Schedule
b) Select which days you wish for your 5.0GHz Wi-Fi to
be available
c) Select the time frame during that day that you wish
for your 5.0GHz Wi-Fi to be available
d) Apply Changes
Note: Make sure you have already configured your Time Zone Settings in order for your schedule to work
correctly. Time Zone Settings can be adjusted from the web menu under Management > Time Zone Settings.

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2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS
Basic Settings (2.4GHz)
The Basic Settings page allows you to adjust settings for your
2.4GHz local wireless network.
Disable 2.4GHz Wireless Connections: Disabling will turn off
all 2.4GHz Wi-Fi activity. Users will no longer be able to
connect wirelessly to your 2.4GHz network.
Band: Select the compatible Wi-Fi standard and speed for
your wireless network.
Broadcast SSID: Selecting Disable Broadcast SSID will hide the
visibility of the router’s 2.4GHz network SSID. Users must
manually enter the SSID to connect.
Data Rate: Sets the maximum wireless data rate that your
network will operate on.
Wireless Network ID (SSID): The name of your 2.4GHz wireless network.
Channel Number: Wi-Fi networks operate on specific wireless channels. Some network channels may have
more interference than others. If your performance is unstable, try a different channel number. If you are
using a repeater with this network, it is recommended you set a static channel, instead of using "Auto".
WMM: Prioritizes multimedia data over the wireless network.
Associated Clients: Shows the active users connected wirelessly to your 2.4GHz network.
Guest Networks (2.4GHz)
Guest Networks: You may add additional names (SSID) to your Wireless Network with different characteristics
for each SSID.
Each additional Network or SSID can have its own
security, band and data rate settings. You may
restrict users to specific SSIDs or provide access
only to some users with lower bandwidth by
changing the band (i.e. only allow 802.11b access
to specific users).
Guest Networks may also be set with restrictions
so that guests can only access the Internet and not the local network.
Associated Clients: View all computers and network devices that are connected to your network wirelessly.

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Security Settings (2.4GHz)
The Security page allows you to change the type of wireless
security settings for your 2.4GHz wireless network.
Using the drop down menu, you can select which network you
wish to configure and may adjust the security settings below.
If you are using the Guest Network feature, you will be able to
adjust the security settings for your additional 2.4GHz SSIDs as
well.
Encryption Types:
WEP is rated as a low level encryption and is compatible with all wireless devices and operating systems.
Using WEP may slow down your wireless performance.
WPA is a medium level encryption and is supported by most wireless devices and operating systems.
WPA2 is a high level encryption and is supported by most wireless devices and operating systems.
WPA Mixed Mode allows the use of both WPA and WPA2 at the same time.
If you are not sure which encryption type to use, we recommend you choose WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode.
Advanced Settings (2.4GHz)
Advanced Wireless Settings should only be adjusted by
technically advanced users. It is not recommended that novice
users adjust these settings to avoid degrading wireless
performance.
Fragment Threshold: The default and recommended setting is
at 2346, meaning the Router will never fragment any frames
that it sends to wireless users.
RTS Threshold: Adjusts the size of RTS data packets. Lower
values reduce throughput, but allow the system to recover
quicker from interference/collisions. Higher values provide the
fastest throughput.
Beacon Interval: Indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the router
to synch the wireless network.
Preamble Type: Defines the length of the Cyclic Redundancy Check for communication between the router
and roaming wireless users.
IAPP: Inter-Access Point Protocol.
STBC: Space Time Block Coding improves reception by coding the data stream in blocks.

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (2.4GHz)
WPS is a Wi-Fi feature created to make Wi-Fi setup simple and
easy. Some wireless routers and adapters support this feature
with varying names (i.e. one touch setup or WPS).
You may enable WPS setup here by selecting the type of WPS
setup you wish to use. The Router supports all types of WPS
setup:
Option A: Push button: You may push the WPS button on the web menu or use the physical button on the back of
the Router.
Option B: PIN: Some wireless devices use PIN number to access wireless network. If your wireless device
requests for a PIN number, use the PIN code located here.
Option C: Enter PIN: If your wireless device has a PIN number, locate the number and enter it into the field.
Press Start PIN when ready.
Wireless Coverage Controls (2.4GHz)
Adjust the output power of the Router to control the coverage distance of your 2.4GHz wireless network. For
a smaller coverage area, you can select a lower output power. For the maximum wireless coverage, select the
100% selection.

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Access Schedule (2.4GHz)
Access Schedules will enable or disable your 2.4GHz wireless
access at a set time based on your predefined schedule. This
feature is often used for restricting access to all users (such as
children, employees, guests) during specific times of the day for
parental control or security reasons.
a) Enable Access Schedule
b) Select which days you wish for your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi to be
available
c) Select the time frame during that day that you wish for your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi to be available
d) Apply Changes
Note: Make sure you have already configured your Time Zone Settings in order for your schedule to work
correctly. Time Zone Settings can be adjusted from the web menu under Management > Time Zone Settings.
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NETWORK SETTINGS
Local Network (LAN)
These settings are for your local network only and do not apply
to your Internet / ISP connection.
IP Address: The IP address of the Router.
Subnet Mask: The subnet of the Router.
Default Gateway: The access point to another network.
DHCP: Each network device on your local network will have its
own IP Address. The DHCP server automatically assigns the IP
addresses to each device connected to your network. Disabling DHCP will require that each device on your
network be assigned a manual or static IP address.
DHCP Client Range: The range of IP addresses provided by the DHCP server is defined by this field. You can
limit how many IP addresses are used in your network by setting a smaller or larger range.
DHCP Lease Time: The amount of time each device is given a specific IP is decided by the DHCP lease time.
After the Lease Time expires, the DHCP server will assign another IP address to the device.
Set Static DHCP: This allows specific devices to be given a specific IP address each time the device connects to
the network. The DHCP server will always assign the same IP address to the same device. This feature is often
used for shared devices such as network printers or servers.
802.1d Spanning Type (STP): A network protocol that ensures a loop-free topology for networks that have
Ethernet bridges. The STP prevents bridge loops and allows a network design to include redundant links to
provide automatic backup paths if active links fails.
Clone MAC Address: The Router can use a MAC address that you define as its own. This is often used when an
Internet Provider only authorizes one MAC address to access the Internet. Cloning the MAC address will make
it so that the cloned MAC address is the only MAC address seen by the Internet Provider.

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IPv6 Local Network (LAN)
These settings are for your IPv6 local network only and do not
apply to your Internet / ISP connection. The LAN IPv6 Link-
Local Address is the IPv6 Address that you use to access the
web-based management interface. If you change the LAN IPv6
Address here, you may need to adjust your PC’s network
settings to access the network again. DHCP can be used to
acquire an IPv6 prefix for the LAN interface. These settings are
for advanced users with a good understanding of IPv6 addresses,
DHCPv6 servers and DNSv6 servers. If you are not familiar with
these settings, please contact a network administrator for
assistance.
IP Address: The IPv6 IP address of the Router.
Prefix Length: Functions similar to the subnet mask of an IPv4 IP address.
The IPv6 Local IP Address is the IPv6 Address that you use to access the web-based management interface. If you
change the LAN IPv6 Address here, you may need to adjust your PC’s network settings to access the network again.
DHCP can be used to acquire an IPv6 prefix for the LAN interface.
DHCPv6 is a network protocol that is used for configuring IPv6 hosts with IP addresses, IP prefixes and/or other
configurations required to operate on an IPv6 network.
IPv6 hosts can acquire IP addresses by using DHCPv6.
The DHCP Unique Identifier (DUID) is used by a client to get an IP address from a DHCPv6 server. The server
compares the DUID with its database and delivers configuration data (address, lease times, DNS servers, etc.) to
the client.
Internet Network (WAN)
The Basic Setup Wizard will assist you in setting up your Internet
connection. However, in the case that you wish to adjust settings
manually, the options on this page provides you with the tools to
do this easily.
Select your Internet Connection type from the drop down menu:
Manual IP (Static): For Internet connections where the Internet provider does not provide you with an IP
address automatically. If you know the IP address and DNS settings that your Internet provider uses, select this
option.
Automatic/Dynamic (DHCP): This is the configuration type most often used by Internet providers. Automatic
configurations are used by both DSL and Cable as well as other providers. Under the Automatic Configuration
method, the Internet provider will assign your router an Internet IP address automatically.

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If for some reason you do not get an IP address and you know that your Internet provider uses DHCP, try
resetting your modem. Remove the power adapter from the modem as well as the backup battery (if available).
Wait about 30 seconds and then power the modem back on. You can run through the Basic Setup Wizard again
to see if that fixes your Internet connection issues.
PPPoE connections normally requires login information. If you do not know the settings for your PPPoE
connection, please contact your Internet provider.
PPTP and L2TP connections requires login information as well as IP address settings. If you do not know the
settings for your PPTP / L2TP connection, please contact your Internet provider.
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Advanced Settings
These settings apply to the Local Network and your Internet
Connection Network. If you are not familiar with these
settings, please refer to a network administrator to avoid
putting your network at risk.
Enable uPnP: Universal Plug and Play is a network feature
that allows uPnP enabled devices to “just work” with each
other when connected to the same network. UPnP can work
across different network media, such as an Ethernet
connection or wireless connection. With UPnP enabled, network devices may change security settings within
the Router’s firewall to allow access over the Internet. By default, UPnP is disabled to avoid exposing your
network to security issues.
Enable IGMP Proxy: Internet Group Management Protocol is a communication protocol used by hosts and
routers on the network to establish multicast group memberships. IGMP Proxy is typically used to implement
multicast routing and commonly used when advanced protocols such as PIM is not suitable.
Enable Ping Access on WAN: Allows users to ping the WAN interface IP address from the Internet.
Enable Web Server Access on WAN (Remote Management): Allows access to the Web Menu over the Internet.
Enable IPsec pass through on VPN connection: Allows the IP security protocol suite to pass through on a VPN
connection.
Network Settings: IPv6 Advanced Settings:
Enable IPv6 pass through on VPN connection: Allows the IPv6 protocol suite to pass through on a VPN
connection.
Enable Tunnel 6to4: Enabling this feature, enables encapsulation of IPv6 packets into IPv4 for transport across
an IPv4 network. It allows for automatic IPv6-to-IPv4 address translation, and treats the underlying IPv4
network as one big non-broadcast multi-access (NBMA) network, rather than a collection of independent
point-to-point links.