OverTek OT-1044ns User manual

User Manual
OT-1044ns

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction......................................................................................................3
1.1 Features .................................................................................................................3
1.2 Environments..........................................................................................................3
1.3 System Requirement..............................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation.......................................................................................4
2.1 Led indicators.........................................................................................................4
2.2 Back Panel Features..............................................................................................4
2.3 Typical install ..........................................................................................................5
Chapter 3 Quick Install Guide...........................................................................................6
3.1 Set the Network Configurations .............................................................................6
3.2 Getting Started........................................................................................................8
3.3 Setup Wizard..........................................................................................................8
Chapter 4 Advanced Setup.............................................................................................18
4.1 Wan Setup............................................................................................................18
4.1.1 Wan setup..................................................................................................18
4.1.2 DDNS Setup...............................................................................................18
4.2 LAN setup.............................................................................................................19
4.2.1 LAN setup...................................................................................................19
4.2.2 IP&MAC Bind .............................................................................................20
4.2.3 DHCP Client...............................................................................................20
4.3 Wireless Setup .....................................................................................................21
4.3.1 Basic...........................................................................................................21
4.3.2 Advanced....................................................................................................22
4.3.3 Security ......................................................................................................22
4.3.4 Access Control...........................................................................................23
4.3.5 WDS...........................................................................................................24
4.3.6 Site Survey.................................................................................................24
4.3.7 WPS...........................................................................................................25
4.3.8 Schedule ....................................................................................................26
4.4 Service Setup.......................................................................................................26
4.4.1 Port Forwarding..........................................................................................26
4.4.2 DMZ............................................................................................................27
4.4.3 UPNP .........................................................................................................28
4.5 Security Setup ......................................................................................................28
4.5.1 Security ......................................................................................................28
4.5.2 URL Filter ...................................................................................................29
4.5.3 MAC Filter ..................................................................................................29
4.5.4 IP Filter.......................................................................................................30
4.5.5 DoS ............................................................................................................30

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4.6 Router Setup ........................................................................................................31
4.6.1 Route Setup ...............................................................................................31
4.6.2 RIP Setup...................................................................................................32
4.7 QoS Setup............................................................................................................32
4.8 System..................................................................................................................33
4.8.1 Time Zone..................................................................................................33
4.8.2 Upgrade Firmware .....................................................................................34
4.8.3 Save/Load Config.......................................................................................34
4.8.4 Reboot........................................................................................................34
4.8.5 Password....................................................................................................35
4.8.6 Language ...................................................................................................35
Chapter 5 Status ..............................................................................................................35
5.1 Status....................................................................................................................35
5.2 Statistics................................................................................................................36
5.3 System Log...........................................................................................................36

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding Wireless Router. The Wireless
Router integrates 4-port switch, firewall, NAT-router and Wireless AP. This product is
specifically designed for Middling and Small Corporation needs. It will allow you to
connect your network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet Access, files and fun,
easily and securely. It is easy to configure and operate for even non-technical users.
Instructions for installing and configuring this product can be found in this manual. Before
you install and use this product, please read this manual carefully for full exploiting the
functions of this product.
1.1 Features
Complies with 2.4GHz IEEE802.11n Draft v2.0 and backward compatible with IEEE
802.11b/g standards
Supports NAT/NAPT IP sharing
WAN Protocols: PPPoE/Static IP/PPTP/DHCP/L2TP
Supports advanced 1T1R MIMO technology to enhance the throughput and coverage
range significantly ,High speed data rate - up to150Mbps.(An antenna)
Supports advanced 2T2R MIMO technology to enhance the throughput and coverage
range significantly, High speed data rate - up to 300Mbps. (Two antennas)
Supports Virtual Server and DMZ
Supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup ( WPS ) with reset button
Supports 64/128-bit WEP encryption and WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK security
Supports WMM function to meet the multimedia transmission requirement
Supports WDS mode
Supports Special Applications (Port Triggers)
Supports DDNS (DynDNS, TZO), and QoS
Supports DHCP server and Anti-Dos firewall
Web user interface (remote configuration)
System status and security log
Firmware upgradeable
1.2 Environments
Storage Temperature: -40ºC ~70ºC
Operating Temperature : 0ºC ~40ºC
Operating Humidity: 10% ~90% RH Non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5% ~95% RH Non-condensing

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1.3 System Requirement
An Ethernet-Based Cable or DSLmodem
An 10M or 100M, 10/100M Ethernet Card on PC
TCP/IP network protocol for each PC
RJ45 Twisted-pair
Microsoft IE (or Firefox or Netscape)
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Led indicators
SYS: Flickering light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.
WPS: The LED is flash about two minutes during WPS working.
WIAN: The LED is flickering during wireless activity.
LAN 1, 2, 3, 4: The Link/Act LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously
illuminated, the Router is successfully connected to a device through the corresponding
port. If the LED is flickering, the Router is actively sending or receiving data over that port.
WAN: The Link/Act LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously illuminated, the
Router is successfully connected to a device through the corresponding port. If the LED is
flickering, the Router is actively sending or receiving data over that port.
2.2 Back Panel Features
WAN: 10/100Mbps RJ45 port. The WAN port is where you will connect Cable/DSL
Modem or other LAN.
LAN (1, 2, 3, 4): 10/100Mbps RJ45 Auto-sensing. These four LAN ports are where you

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will connect networked devices, such as PCs, print servers, remote hard drives, and
anything else you want to put on your network. If you connect this product with the Hub (or
Switchboard) correctly, the Router’s corresponding LED and the Hub’s (or the
Switchboard’s) must be illuminates.
POWER: Power inlet.
RESET (WPS): The Reset Button has two functions, WPS and Factory Default. When
press it less than 2 seconds, it is WPS function and the WPS LED will flash two minutes,
than 6 seconds, the router will restore to factory default.
2.3 Typical install
1. Make sure all devices, including your PCs, modem, and Router, are powered down.
2. Using an Ethernet network cable, connect the LAN or Ethernet network port of the cable
or DSL modem to the Router’s WAN port.
3. Power on the cable or DSL modem, and power on the PC you wish to use to configure
the Router.
4. Connect the included power adapter to the Router. And connect the other end of the
adapter to an electrical outlet.

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Chapter 3 Quick Install Guide
3.1 Set the Network Configurations
1. On your computer desktop right click "My Network Places" and select "Properties".
2. Right click "local Area Network Connection" and select "Properties".
3. Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and click "Properties".

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4. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" or select "Use the following IP
address(S)".
A. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address
automatically". Click "OK".
B. "Use the following IP address (S)"
IP Address: 192.168.1.XXX :( XXX is a number from 2~254)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

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Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS Server: You need to input the DNS server address provided by you ISP. Otherwise,
you can use the Router's default gateway as the DNS proxy server. Click "OK" to save the
configurations.
Click "OK" to save the configurations.
3.2 Getting Started
To access the configuration
pages, open a web-browser such
as Internet Explorer and enter the
IP address of the router
(192.168.1.1).
The Default User/Password:
admin
If successful, you can see the status page.
3.3 Setup Wizard
Click on “Wizard” pages, it will guide you to setup your router step by step in simple way.
In this section, there are six steps to do it.

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Please follow the steps and complete the router configuration.
Step 1 Setup Operation Mode
The router supports three operation modes,Gateway,Bridge and Wireless ISP. And
each mode is suitable for different use, please choose correct mode.

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Step 2 Time Zone Setting
The Time Configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct
time on the internal system clock. Daylight Saving can also be configured to automatically
adjust the time when needed.
Enable NTP client update: Check this box to connect NTP Server and synchronize
internet time.
Automatically Adjust Daylight Saving: Check this box, system will adjust the daylight
saving automatically.
Time Zone Select: Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.
NTP Server: Select the NTP Server from the drop-down menu.
Step 3 LAN Interface Setting
Setup the IP Address and Subnet Mask for the LAN interface.

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IP Address: Enter the IP address of your Router. (Factory default: 192.168.1.1)
Subnet Mask: An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use
255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.
Step 4 WAN Interface Setting
The Router support five access modes in the WAN side, please choose correct mode
according to your ISP Service.
Mode 1 DHCP Client
Select DHCP Client to obtain IPAddress information automatically from your ISP.
Mode 2 Static IP
Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port’s IP information is provided to you by your
ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS
address provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the
appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not

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accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
IP Address: Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.
Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.
Default Gateway: Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.
DNS: The DNS server informationwill be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Mode 3 PPPoE
Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE
connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is
typically used for DSL services.

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User Name: Enter your PPPoE user name.
Password: Enter your PPPoE password.
Mode 4 PPTP
Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection.
Your ISP will provide you with IP information and PPTP Server IP Address, of course it
also includes a username and password. This mode is typically used for DSL services.

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IP Address: Enter the IP address.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet Mask.
Server IP Address: Enter the PPTP Server IP address provided by your ISP.
User Name: Enter your PPTP username.
Password: Enter your PPTP password.
Mode 5 L2TP
Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP
will provide you with a username and password.

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IP Address: Enter the IP address.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet Mask.
Server IP Address: Enter the L2TP Server IP address provided by your ISP.
User Name: Enter your L2TP username.
Password: Enter your L2TP password.
Step 5 WLAN Settings

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Band: Support 802.11B, 802.11G, 802.11N and mixed. Please choose its band according
to your clients.
Mode: Support AP, Client, WDS andAP+WDS mode.
Network Type: This type is only valid in client mode.
SSID: Service Set Identifier, it identifies your wireless network.
Channel Width: Select 40MHz if you use 802.11n or 802.11n mixed mode, otherwise
20MHz, it is default value.
ControlSideband: It is only valid when you choose channel width 40MHz.
Channel Number: Indicates the channel setting for the router.
Enable Mac Clone: Enable or disable MAC clone option. (You can use the "Mac Clone"
button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and replace
the WAN MAC address with this MAC address.)
Step 6 Wireless Security Setup
Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPAor WEP security feature on the router.
This section you can set WEP and WPA-PSK security mode.
The following picture shows how to set the WEP security.

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Key length: WEP supports 64-bit or 128-bit security key.
Key Format: User can enter key in ASCII or Hex format.
Key Setting: Enter the key, its format is limited by the Key format,ASCII or Hex.
The following picture shows how to set WPA-PSK security, you can select WPA (TKIP),
WPA2 (AES) and Mixed mode.
Pre-Shared Key Format: Specify the format of the key, pass phrase or hex.
Pre-Shared Key: Enter the key here, its format is limited by the key format.

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Chapter 4 Advanced Setup
4.1 Wan Setup
4.1.1 Wan setup
This page is used to configure the parameters for Internet network which connects to the
WAN port of your Access Point. Here you may change the access method to static IP,
DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP or L2TP by click the item value of WAN Access type.
4.1.2 DDNS Setup
Dynamic DNS is a service that provides you with a valid, unchanging, internet domain
name (an URL) to go with that (possibly ever changing) IP-address.

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Service Provider: Select one from the drop-down menu, such as DynDNS or TZO.
Domain Name: Enter the domain name (Such as host.dyndns.org).
User Name/Email: Enter the user name or email the same as the registration name.
Password/Key: Enter the password you set.
4.2 LAN setup
4.2.1 LAN setup
This page is used to configure the parameters for local area network which connects to
the LAN port of your Access Point. Here you may change the setting for IP address,
subnet mask, DHCP, etc..
IP Address: Enter the IP address of your Router (factory default: 192.168.1.1).