Pakedge WR-1 User manual

WR-1
802.11ac Wireless Router
with BakPak Lite
QUICK START GUIDE
BakPak
Enabled

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Introduction
The Pakedge WR-1 Wireless Router with BakPak Lite gives you the convenience of a
high-throughput wired router integrated with an 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless access point.
The router has advanced features like port forwarding and static routes, while also
supporting UPnP for simple compatibility with common consumer devices. The WR-1
also integrates BakPak Lite, which means that you can access the power of BakPak to
monitor your WR-1 from anywhere in the world.
Key features:
• BakPak Lite built in: Manage the WR-1 from the standard BakPak interface.
• 500+ Mbps WAN-to-LAN firewall throughput
• Secure VPN: Support for PPTP and OpenVPN
• BakPakDDNS: Free Dynamic DNS service built in
• 802.11ac Wave 2 2×2 wireless
• Simple-to-use web GUI

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Access Point’s
Package contents
• (1) WR-1 Router
• (1) Power adapter
• (1) Quick Start Guide
• (1) Ethernet cable
User guide
• For more detailed instructions for this device and for BakPak Lite, refer to the
WR-1 User Guide ( pkdge.co/wr1-ug ).
Specifications
• System requirements: Windows or Mac PC with an Ethernet interface.

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Overview
4 3 21WAN
USB 12V/1.5A
RESET
1 2 3 4
A B C
H I JGF
D E
Front panel
Back panel
A Power
B Internet
C LAN port activity
D 2.4 GHz active
E 5 GHz active
F RESET button
G USB port
H LAN ports
I WAN (to modem/Internet) port
J Power connector

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Installing
Tools required:
• Computer with Ethernet interface and a web browser
• Ethernet cable
To install the unit:
1 Open the box and remove the WR-1.
2 Ensure that the unit is physically mounted away from obstructions that
could interfere with the wireless signal, such as metal racks or other wireless
transmitting electronic devices.
3 Connect an Ethernet cable from your ISP modem to the WAN port on the WR-1.
4 Connect power to the WR-1.
You are now ready to configure the unit to allow Internet access and register with
BakPak Lite.

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Logging in
1 After power is connected and a computer is connected to the LAN port, enter the
WR-1’s IP address into the address bar of your web browser. A login screen opens.
Default settings: The IP address will be automatically set to 192.168.1.1.
2 Type your user name and password, then click Login. (The default username is
admin and the password is admin.)
The Quick Setup page appears. The WR-1 Quick Setup page lets you configure
your network’s basic settings. Upon first login, a password change is required.
After the Quick Setup page, you are returned to the Dashboard, where you can
see all of the router’s configuration menus.

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Quick setup: WAN zone options
DHCP
By default, the wireless router will connect to the Internet using DHCP. If your ISP
uses DHCP, you may need to reset the modem to get Internet access.

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Static IP
If your ISP uses static IP, enter the IPv4 address,IPv4 subnet mask, IPv4
gateway, and DNS server provided by your ISP. Select Custom from the Subnet
mask drop-down menu to enter a custom subnet mask.

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PPPoE
If your ISP uses PPPoE, enter the username that the ISP assigned under the PAP/
CHAP username field. Enter the password in the PAP/CHAP password field. For
the Use custom DNS servers field, enter the DNS server you would like to use. For
example, you can use 8.8.8.8.

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Registering your WR-1 with BakPak Lite
You can connect your WR-1 to your existing BakPak account or create a new account to
manage all of your BakPak network management agents.
To register your WR-1 to your BakPak account:
1 In the Dashboard, click BakPak.
The BakPak Registration page opens.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete your device registration.

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After you log in and BakPak Lite has been registered, the dashboard opens.

Technical Support
For technical help:
www.pakedge.com
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[phone]
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www.pakedge.com/regulatory
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