Pentagram Cerberus [P 6367] User manual
PENTAGRAM Cerberus [P 6367]
Important information
Safety precautions
•Do not use or store the device in dusty places, where the humidity is high or in extreme
temperatures
•Do not operate the device with wet hands to avoid the risk of device damage or electric
shock
•Do not clean the device with chemicals, such as benzine or detergents – always clean the
device with a soft, dry cloth
•Disconnect the device from the computer prior to cleaning
•Do not modify or fix the device yourself in any way, it might void the guarantee
•Do not drop or shake the device
•Avoid using this product and all accessories outdoors
•Only use the power adapter that comes with the package Using a different voltage rating
power adapter may damage the router
Information concerning waste electronic equipment
The markings on the device and in the attached documentation indicate
that it cannot be disposed of along with unsegregated general black bag
waste when withdrawn from use The device must be recycled or processed in
another way to recover reusable materials and neutralize hazardous
components
The users should contact recycling/recovery authorities to determine how
the device is to be disposed of in an environment-friendly manner
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NOTE: All information and technical data is subject to change without previous notice and/or
indication in this manual
Copyright ©2010 PENTAGRAM
All rights reserved; copying and reproduction is strictly forbidden
PENTAGRAM Cerberus [P 6367]
INDEX
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2
INFORMATION CONCERNING WASTE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 2
INTRODUCTION 5
PACKAGE CONTENTS 5
ROUTER WORK MODES 6
3G ROUTER MODE 6
WIRELESS AP MODE 6
WISP MODE 7
WIRELESS MODE 7
OPERATING THE DEVICE 8
FRONT PANEL 8
REAR PANEL 9
SIDE BUTTONS 9
ROUTER'S POWER SUPPLY 9
CONNECTING COMPUTERS TO THE CERBERUS 10
Wired connections (LAN interface) 10
Wireless connections (WLAN interface) 10
Configuring network properties 10
Windows Vista/7 11
Windows 2000/XP 12
Windows 95/98/Me 13
CONFIGURING THE ROUTER - FOREWORD 14
DEFAULT SETTINGS 14
RESTORING DEFAULT SETTINGS 14
CONFIGURATION USING THE CONFIGURATION PAGE 15
LOGGING ON 15
NAVIGATION 15
SETUP WIZARD 16
WISP Settings [WISP Mode] 16
Connection Method [WISP or Wireless Router Mode] 17
Connection Method [3G Router Mode] 17
Wireless Basic Settings 18
Wireless Security Settings 18
Finishing the wizard 19
ADVANCED SETTINGS [3G ROUTER, WISP OR WIRELESS ROUTER MODE] 19
LAN Settings [3G Router, WISP or Wireless Router Mode] 19
WAN Settings [3G Router Mode] 20
WAN Settings [WISP or Wireless Router Mode] 21
Dynamic IP 21
Static IP 21
ADSL Virtual Dial-up (via PPPoE) 22
L2TP 22
PPTP 23
MAC Address Clone [Wireless Router Mode] 23
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DNS Settings 24
LAN Settings [Wireless AP Mode] 24
WLAN SETTINGS 25
Basic Settings 25
Security Settings 27
WPA-Personal 27
WPA2-Personal 28
Mixed WEP 29
Advanced Settings 30
WPS Settings 31
WDS Settings 32
Access Control 32
Connection Status 33
DHCP SERVER [3G ROUTER, WISP OR WIRELESS ROUTER MODE] 33
DHCP Server 33
DHCP List and Binding 34
VIRTUAL SERVER [3G ROUTER, WISP OR WIRELESS ROUTER MODE] 35
Port Range Forwarding 35
DMZ Settings 36
UPNP Settings 36
TRAFFIC CONTROL 37
Traffic Control 37
Traffic Statistics 38
3G WAN TRAFFIC [3G ROUTER MODE] 38
3G WAN Traffic 38
SECURITY SETTINGS [3G ROUTER, WISP OR WIRELESS ROUTER MODE] 39
Client Filter 39
URL Filter 40
MAC Filter 41
Prevent Network Attack 41
Remote WEB Management 42
WAN Ping 42
ROUTING SETTINGS 43
SYSTEM TOOLS 43
Time Settings 43
DDNS [3G Router, WISP or Wireless Router Mode] 44
Backup/Restore Settings 44
Restore to Factory Default Settings 45
Firmware Upgrade 45
Reboot the Router 45
Change Password 46
System Log 46
LOGOUT 46
COMPATIBLE 3G MODEMS 47
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Introduction
PENTAGRAM Cerberus [P 6367] wireless router is a universal network device, capable of
performing different roles basing on currently selected work mode PENTAGRAM Cerberus [P
6367] is an excellent foundation for a wireless network at home or a small business With the
Cerberus, your Internet connection sharing, file transfer and gaming experience can be even
better and safer than before
PENTAGRAM Cerberus [P 6367] can support a 802 11n (Draft 2) wireless network with a
maximum data rate of 150 Mbps With a rich feature set, it can also interoperate with 802 11b
products (up to 11 Mbps) and 802 11g products (up to 54 Mbps) in home or office
environments, and with public hotspots Additionally, your wireless network can be secured
using WEP, WPA (TKIP) or WPA2 (AES) protocol
Router doesn't have built-in any kind of modem, so it must work with cable/xDSL/3G modem
ISP provided for its Internet service
NOTE:
•
ISP's cable/xDSL modem must allow connection with local network via network cable
(twisted-pair) Modems with only USB port are not supported
•
Router supports only 3G modems with USB interface Other modems are not supported
•
Compatible 3G modem list can be found near the end of this manual We cannot guarantee
compatibility with modems not on this list Support for additional modems can be added in
newer revisions of the Firmware
Package contents
1 PENTAGRAM Cerberus [P 6367]
2 5V 1,2A power adapter
3 USB cable – straight
4 USB cable – “Y” type
5 Network cable (twisted pair)
6 CD
7 Quick Installation Guide
8 Protective case
If any of the package contents are missing, please contact your vendor
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Router work modes
Router can work in one of the four modes Router's work mode should be selected basing on
the used Internet connection, access device (modem) supplied by ISP and role the router will
perform in the local network Below, you can find description of all four modes, which should
make choice much easier To change currently used mode, use MODE button located at the side
of the device
LEGEND:
– wired connection
– wireless connection
3G Router Mode
This is default work mode of the router, in which router acts as the Internet gateway
Connection with Internet is accomplished with use of the 3G modem connected to router's USB
port Local network computers connects to router via wireless Wi-Fi network Additionally, one
computer can be connected to router via network cable (twisted-pair)
ISP's 3G signal ISP's 3G modem Cerberus
[P 6367]
Local network
computers
Local network
computers
Wireless AP Mode
In this mode router acts as the wireless network access point (AP) and is connected via network
cable (twisted-pair) to a router performing role of the Internet gateway Connection with
Internet network is accomplished with use of the ISP's modem, to which router-gateway is
connected Local network computers connects to router via wireless Wi-Fi network
ISP's
cable/xDSL
modem and
Internet
Router without
built-in access
point
Cerberus
[P 6367]
Local network
computers
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WISP Mode
In this mode router acts as the wireless network access point (AP), which amplifies and relays
to the wireless stations wireless signal received from ISP Connection with the Internet is
accomplished via ISP's wireless (Wi-Fi) network Local network computers connects to router via
wireless Wi-Fi network Additionally, one computer can be connected to router with network
cable (twisted-pair)
ISP's radio
signal
Cerberus
[P 6367]
Local network
computers
Local network
computers
Wireless Mode
In this mode router acts as the Internet gateway Connection with Internet is accomplished
with use of the ISP's cable/xDSL modem connected to router via network cable (twisted-pair)
Local network computers connects to router via wireless Wi-Fi network
ISP's outlet
with signal
ISP's
cable/xDSL
modem
Cerberus
[P 6367]
Local network
computers
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Operating the device
Front panel
LED Action Description
3G Router Lit up Router is working in 3G Router mode
AP Lit up Router is working in Wireless AP mode
WISP Router Lit up Router is working in WISP Router mode
Wireless Router Lit up Router is working in Wireless Router mode
3G Not lit Not connected or not supported 3G modem
Lit up 3G modem connected to the USB port
Flashing Data transfer between router and 3G modem
WPS/Reset Flashing Device is negotiating with client in WPS PBC mode
LAN/WAN Not lit No device connected to the LAN/WAN port
Lit up Network device connected to the LAN/WAN port
Flashing Network activity of the corresponding port
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Rear Panel
Label Application
USB Connecting 3G modem
NOTE: Connecting power to this socket will cause router damage, which
is not covered by warranty
LAN/WAN (8P8C) Connecting via network cable (twisted-pair) to:
•local network computer (3G Router or WISP Router mode), or
•ISP's cable/xDSL modem (Wireless Router mode), or
•router-gateway (Wireless AP mode)
POWER Connecting power cable; see Router's power supply section below
Side buttons
WPS/RESET – Press and hold this button for approx 10 seconds to restore the device to its
factory settings Press and hold this button for about one second to enter WPS PBC mode More
detailed information regarding WPS configuration can be found in router's Installation and
Operation Manual
MODE – Press this button to change router's work mode
Router's power supply
There are two ways to connect powers supply to the router:
1 Power grid
•connect supplied power adapter to power outlet,
•connect large plug of supplied straight USB cable to power adapter's USB socket,
•connect small plug of the USB cable to router's POWER socket
2 Computer's USB Port
•connect both large plugs of supplied “Y” USB cable to computer's USB ports,
•connect small plug of the USB cable to router's POWER socket
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Connecting computers to the Cerberus
Computers and other network devices can be connected to the Cerberus in two ways as
described below
Wired connections (LAN interface)
NOTE: Router's LAN/WAN port can be used for LAN connections only in 3G Router or WISP
Router modes
LAN/WAN port of the router support Auto MDI/MDIX functionality, which enables and disables
crossover automatically, as required With the autonegotiation feature, the router also
automatically selects the highest connection speed available For 10/100 Mbps transfers, a Cat
5 twisted-pair cable is required, terminated with 8P8C connectors (often, but incorrectly called
RJ-45) according to TIA/EIA-568-A or TIA/EIA-568-B standard One end of the cable should be
connected to a computer’s network adapter, and the other to the router’s LAN/WAN port If the
connection is correct, the LED indicator corresponding to the LAN/WAN port will light up
Wireless connections (WLAN interface)
In order to connect a computer to the Cerberus using a wireless network, the WLAN adapter
must be installed correctly in the system, and the router must be located within the operating
range of the wireless adapter and belong to the same subnet Detailed instructions regarding
connecting to wireless networks should be included in wireless adapter operation manual
Configuring network properties
Before a connection (wired or wireless) can be established between your computer and the
router, TCP/IP must be configured in the operating system (this protocol should be installed
automatically by the system when installing network adapter drivers) It is recommended to
configure TCP/IP so that the IP address and other connection settings are obtained from the
router’s DHCP server This configuration is described below for various Windows systems
NOTE:
•
In some cases, a computer running Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP Service Pack
3 may not obtain an IP address from the router’s DHCP server To solve this issue, please
follow the instructions provided on the Microsoft technical support website at
http://support microsoft com/kb/928233/en-us
•
You need administrative privileges to perform network configuration During configuration,
it may be necessary to click Allow (Windows Vista) or Yes (Windows 7) in the User Account
Control dialog, and provide an administrative user name and password if the current user
does not have administrative privileges
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Windows Vista/7
1 Click Start > Control Panel
2 Click View network status and tasks
3 Click View status (Vista) or click the connection
type (7) for your connection
4 On the General tab, click Properties
5 On the Networking tab, select Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties
6 On the General tab, select Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically
7 Click OK to save the settings and close the
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties
dialog
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Windows 2000/XP
1 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel
2 Double-click the Network Connections icon (2000/XP
classic view) or Network and Internet Connections
and then Network Connections (XP default view)
3 Double-click Local Area Connection
4 On the General tab, click Properties
5 On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
and click Properties
6 On the General tab, select Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically
7 Click OK to save the settings and close the Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog
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Windows 95/98/Me
1 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel
2 Double-click the Network icon
3 On the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP for the
appropriate network adapter and click Properties
4 On the IP Address tab, select Obtain an IP address
automatically
5 On the DNS Configuration tab, select Disable DNS
6 Click OK to save the settings and close the TCP/IP
Properties dialog
To verify whether your adapter has a valid IP address:
1 Use +R hotkey or click Start > Run (Windows 98/ME/ 2000/XP) or Start > All programs >
Accessories > Run (Windows Vista/7) to display the Run dialog
2 Type cmd (Win 2000/XP/Vista/7) or command (Win 98/ME) and press Enter
3 Type ipconfig /all (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7) or winipcfg (Windows 98/ME) in the
command line and press Enter
4 Check whether the IP Address entry for the appropriate network adapter matches the
address pool of the router’s DHCP server, e g 192 168 1 101
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Configuring the router - foreword
Router's configuration settings are available on it’s configuration page, which can be accessed
using any Web browser
NOTE: It is advised to carry out the initial router configuration from a computer connected to
the router via Ethernet cable
Default settings
Before configuring the router, we recommend reviewing the default settings for key router
parameters shown below
IP address 192 168 1 100
Subnet mask 255 255 255 0
SSID PENTAGRAM_P6367
DHCP server Enabled
DHCP server address pool 100 IP addresses
from 192 168 1 101
to 192 168 1 200
IP address lease time 86400 seconds (24 hours)
User name admin
Password pentagram
NOTE:
•
We recommend that you change the access password for the router’s configuration page as
soon as possible
•
If you ever forget the access password for the router, please reset the device to its default
settings
•
To avoid possible conflicts with other Wi-Fi networks, its recommended to change router's
network SSID to something more unique
Restoring default settings
The router can be restored to its default settings in two ways:
•by clicking the Restore button on the System Tools > Restore to Factory tab on the router’s
configuration page; or
•by pressing and holding the RESET/WPS button on the back of the device for approx 10
seconds
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Configuration using the configuration page
Logging on
1 Launch your Web browser
2 In the address bar, type the default IP address: http://192 168 1 100
3 If the system password is set, enter your username and password (default: admin /
pentagram)
Navigation
After successful logging in, the router's configuration page will be displayed It's divided into
four sections – mode selection , selected mode navigation menu , selected tab content
and help to currently selected tab
Mode name in square brackets in section title means that the page described is available only
for this mode No square brackets means that the page is available in every mode
Default page for every mode is Setup Wizard which is useful for quick configuration of most
important router's settings
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Setup Wizard
Make sure that mode you want to configure is selected at the top bar of configuration page and
then click Setup Wizard item in the navigation menu on the left side of the page When Setup
wizard welcoming screen appears, click Next to begin the Wizard configuration
WISP Settings [WISP Mode]
Click Scan to scan the wireless signals in WISP settings interface, and select the channel you
want to use
SSID: SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the unique name of the wireless network Enter the SSID of
the WISP AP that needs to be connected to this device
MAC Address: Input the wireless MAC address of the wireless AP that needs to be connected to
this device Sometimes, MAC address is also named BSSID
Channel: Specify the effective channel (from 1 to 13\Auto) of the wireless network The
channel you select must be the same with that of the AP provided by your ISP
Security Mode: The security mode and pass phrase you set should be the same as that of the
AP More details please refer to Security Settings chapter on page 27
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Connection Method [WISP or Wireless Router Mode]
In WISP or Wireless Router mode, there are five access modes: Dynamic IP (via DHCP), Static IP,
ADSL Virtual Dial-up (via PPPoE), L2TP and PPTP The default mode is Dynamic IP If your ISP
provides you the Dynamic IP access mode, please select Dynamic IP and click Next If you are
provided the static IP access mode, please select Static IP and fill in the parameters provided by
your ISP or network administrator and then click Next If you are provided the PPPoE access
mode, please input the user name and password provided by your ISP and click Next In L2TP
and PPTP modes, you need to input the IP address, user name, and password
Connection Method [3G Router Mode]
Select the Internet Service Provider (ISP) of your 3G modem card from the ISP list If you don’t
find the 3G modem card you are using from the list, please select OTHER and input the correct
parameters, if you are not sure about them, please inquire the technicians of your ISP For
parameters not provided by your ISP, just leave the corresponding fields blank
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Wireless Basic Settings
Network Mode: Select one mode according to the using environment, and you are recommended
to use the 11b/g/n mixed mode
SSID: SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the unique name of the wireless network You can change
it to other names
Broadcast SSID: Select Enable to enable the device's SSID to be visible by your wireless devices
The default is enabled
Channel: The wireless frequency used by wireless network You are not recommended to use
the same channel that used by other SSIDs for using the same or neighboring channels would
cause mutual interference and reduce the router’s transmission rate
Please refer to Basic Settings chapter on page 25 for other settings
Wireless Security Settings
It is suggested that you choose WPA2-Personal for Security Mode and AES for WPA Algorithms,
you only need to input 8~63-bit Pass Phrase combined with numbers, letters and characters
Click Next to save the configuration More details please refer to the following section
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Finishing the wizard
Click Apply to save the settings
The Router is rebooting to bring the configuration into effect, please DO NOT power off it
Advanced Settings [3G Router, WISP or Wireless Router Mode]
LAN Settings [3G Router, WISP or Wireless Router Mode]
This section mainly describes how to configure the TCP/IP parameters of local network
In 3G Router mode, WISP mode, Wireless Router mode, please configure the LAN port
parameters as the diagram below
NOTE: In Wireless Router mode, you can only configure the device by using the wireless
access way
MAC Address: It displays the router’s LAN MAC address, which can not be changed
IP Address: The Router’s LAN IP address (not your PC’s IP address) The default value is
192 168 1 100
Subnet Mask: The Router’s LAN subnet mask The default value is 255 255 255 0
NOTE: If you change the IP, you need to use the new one to log in to the Web interface
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WAN Settings [3G Router Mode]
Select the corresponding ISP to identify the 3G modem card and auto-match the 3G network
parameters, which makes it convenient for 3G network users If you don’t find your ISP name in
the list, please select OTHER and input the parameters provided by your ISP
Click System Status to view the connection status between current 3G WAN port and your ISP
When it shows Connected, you can share the 3G network service
Internet Connection Modes:
There are four Connection modes, please select one according to your needs:
• Connect Automatically: Connect automatically to the Internet after rebooting the system or
connection failure
• Connect Manually: When the network is disconnected, users can connect it manually
• Connect on Demand: Dial up automatically when there’s data transmission
• Connect on Fixed Time: Connect to the Internet during the time you specified automatically
NOTE: We recommend that you use the Connect on demand mode, in this mode the router
will disconnect the 3G modem card connection when the computer is turned off or
there’s no traffic being transferred, so even you forget to turn off the router, it won’t
waste the money in the UIM For your convenience, the router will dial up
automatically when the computer needs to have access to the Internet When there’s
no traffic, you need to log out all programs that can be connected to the external
network, such as, thunder, BT and so on
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