Planet Networking & Communication WDRT-730 User manual


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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, (example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices) any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This Device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to
avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna
shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal
Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special
attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical
equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to
ensure the safe use of the equipment.
National Restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU
directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
France
Outdoor use limited to 10
mW e.i.r.p. within the band
2454-2483.5 MHz
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current
relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
Italy None If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian
Federation
None Only for indoor applications
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
WEEE regulation
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of electrical and electronic
equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of
WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.
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Revision
User Manual for PLANET 300Mbps Dual Band 802.11n Wireless Gigabit Router
Model: WDRT-730
Rev: 1.0 (May, 2012)
Part No. EM-WDRT730_v1.0 (2081-E50270-000)
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1.Product Introduction...........................................................................................................1
1.1 Package Contents ...............................................................................................................1
1.2 Product Description............................................................................................................2
1.3 Product Features................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Product Specification ......................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2.Hardware Installation ..........................................................................................................8
2.1 Hardware Description .........................................................................................................8
2.1.1 The Front Panel........................................................................................................8
2.1.2 LED Indications.........................................................................................................9
2.1.3 The Rear Panel.......................................................................................................10
Chapter 3.Connecting to the Router ................................................................................................. 11
3.1 System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Installing the Router.......................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 4.Quick Installation Guide ...................................................................................................13
4.1 Manual Network Setup - TCP/IP Configuration..............................................................13
4.1.1 Obtain an IP Address Automatically........................................................................13
4.1.2 Configure the IP Address Manually ........................................................................15
4.2 Starting Setup in the Web UI............................................................................................19
Chapter 5.Configuring the Router .....................................................................................................22
5.1 Login...................................................................................................................................22
5.2 General Setup.................................................................................................................... 23
5.2.1 System....................................................................................................................23
5.2.1.1. Time Zone...................................................................................................................... 23
5.2.1.2. Password Settings ......................................................................................................... 24
5.2.1.3. Remote Management .................................................................................................... 25
5.2.1.4. Channel Domain ............................................................................................................ 25
5.2.2 WAN........................................................................................................................26
5.2.2.1. Dynamic IP..................................................................................................................... 26
5.2.2.2. Static IP.......................................................................................................................... 27
5.2.2.3. PPPoE ........................................................................................................................... 28
5.2.2.4. PPTP ............................................................................................................................. 29
5.2.2.5. L2TP .............................................................................................................................. 31
5.2.2.6. Telstra Big Pond............................................................................................................. 33
5.2.2.7. DNS ...............................................................................................................................34
5.2.2.8. DDNS............................................................................................................................. 34
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5.2.2.9. WISP.............................................................................................................................. 35
5.2.3 LAN.........................................................................................................................36
5.2.4 Wireless (2.4G&5G)................................................................................................39
5.2.4.1. Basic Settings ................................................................................................................ 39
5.2.4.2. Advanced Settings ......................................................................................................... 48
5.2.4.3. Security Settings ............................................................................................................ 49
5.2.4.4. Access Control............................................................................................................... 53
5.2.4.5. WPS...............................................................................................................................54
5.2.5 QoS.........................................................................................................................55
5.2.6 NAT .........................................................................................................................58
5.2.6.1. Port Forwarding ............................................................................................................. 58
5.2.6.2. Virtual Server ................................................................................................................. 59
5.2.6.3. Special Applications ....................................................................................................... 60
5.2.6.4. UPnP Settings................................................................................................................ 61
5.2.6.5. ALG Settings.................................................................................................................. 62
5.2.7 Firewall....................................................................................................................63
5.2.7.1. Parent Control................................................................................................................ 63
5.2.7.2. Access Control............................................................................................................... 64
5.2.7.3. URL Blocking ................................................................................................................. 66
5.2.7.4. DoS................................................................................................................................67
5.2.7.5. DMZ ...............................................................................................................................68
5.3 Status..................................................................................................................................69
5.3.1 Internet Connection ................................................................................................70
5.3.2 Device Status..........................................................................................................70
5.3.3 System Log.............................................................................................................71
5.3.4 Security Log............................................................................................................72
5.3.5 Active DHCP Client.................................................................................................72
5.3.6 Statistics..................................................................................................................73
5.4 Tools ...................................................................................................................................73
5.4.1 Configuration Tools .................................................................................................74
5.4.2 Firmware Upgrade..................................................................................................74
5.4.3 Restart ....................................................................................................................75
Chapter 6.Quick Connection to a Wireless Network .......................................................................76
6.1 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration)...................................................................76
6.2 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig).......................................................................................78
6.3 Mac OS X 10.x....................................................................................................................80
6.4 iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad ............................................................................................... 82
Appendix A: Troubleshooting............................................................................................................86
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Appendix B: Configuring the PC in Windows 7 ............................................................................... 88
Appendix C: Specifications................................................................................................................93
Appendix D: Glossary.........................................................................................................................95

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Chapter 1.Product Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
Thank you for choosing PLANET WDRT-730. Before installing the router, please verify the contents
inside the package box.
WDRT-730 Wireless Router Quick Installation Guide CD-ROM
(User Manual included)
Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Stand
If there is any item missed or damaged, please contact the seller
immediately.

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1.2 Product Description
PLANET WDRT-730 with exceptional range and speed can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home
Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance.
2.4G & 5G Simultaneous Dual Band Wireless Connectivity
Since there are more and more wireless applications of various electric devices using the radio
frequency of 2.4GHz, the wireless channel of 2.4GHz has been already too crowded for clients to
enjoy the high-speed wireless connection. In order to avoid the wireless interference of each other,
WDRT-730 provides users the radio frequency of 5GHz for watching HD videos or playing online
games. At the same time, other users can still surf the Internet via the original radio frequency of 2.4
GHz simultaneously. It is just like there are 2 totally independent Access Points for you.

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Multiple Network Technologies for Incredibly 600Mbps High-Speed Connection
WDRT-730 supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n dual band standard with 2T2R antenna technology, therefore
it provides the wireless speed up to 300+300Mbps which is 12X fast of traditional 11g Access Point.
Moreover, WDRT-730 is equipped with all Gigabit Ethernet Ports and Hardware Wi-Fi ON/OFF Switch.
Compared with general wireless routers, WDRT-730 offers faster transmitting speed for the network
applications and more convenient method to enable or disable wireless signal.
Fully Support of Wireless Security Encryption
To secure the wireless communication, the WDRT-730 supports up-to-date encryption technology,
WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK with TKIP/AES. To simplify the wireless security settings,
WDRT-730 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) configuration with PBC/PIN methods. By just
clicking the WPS button, the secure connection between AP and wireless client will be built
immediately.
Advanced Bandwidth Control for Specified Applications
Compared with the QoS function in the past which is too simple to be useful and difficult to configure,
WDRT-730 provides more powerful and flexible bandwidth control function for the administrator to
keep enough bandwidth for some applications or limit the maximal bandwidth for some specified
clients. Now different users who watch HD movies, play online games, use Internet telephony, and
download files can finally exist in the same local area network concurrently.
Powerful Firewall and Complete Access Control Functions
The WDRT-730 supports NAT function to allow multiple users to access Internet via a single legal IP.
It also provides Virtual Server for the specific LAN PC to act as an application server and offer certain
service to the clients on the Internet. Furthermore, the powerful firewall protects your Intranet PCs from
unauthorized accesses and various kinds of DoS attacks from the Internet. In the aspect of firewall, the
WDRT-730 supplies IP-based and MAC-based access control and prevent possible hackers attack.
Easy Setup for Multiple Wireless Modes
WDRT-730 supports multiple wireless modes, AP, Station-Infrastructure, Wireless Bridge, and
Universal Repeater, for different network application. Furthermore, with the built-in Quick Setup
function, users can configure WDRT-730 easily and quickly as they need through simply a couple of
steps. It is so easy to combine then it with the existing wired network. WDRT-730 definitely provides a
total network solution for the home and the SOHO users.

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1.3 Product Features
IEEE Compliant Wireless LAN & Wired LAN
Compliant with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n dual-band (2.4G&5G) wireless technology capable
up to 300+300Mbps data rate
Equipped with all gigabit RJ-45 ports (10/100/1000Mbps) of 1 WAN and 4 LAN ports
Auto MDI/MDI-X supported
Fixed-network Broadband Router
Supported WAN connection types: Dynamic IP/ Static IP / PPPoE / PPTP / L2TP / Telstra
Big Pond / WISP
Supports Dynamic DNS and DHCP Server
Secure Network Connection
Supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Advanced security: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES
encryption), 802.1x
Supports NAT firewall to protect against DoS attacks
Supports IP / Protocol-based access control and MAC address Filtering
Supports VPN Pass Through (PPTP / L2TP / IPSec)
Advanced Networking function for Specific Application
Supports Multiple Bandwidth Control (QoS) based on different local IP addresses and
ports
Supports 802.1d STP, NTP, Port Forwarding, Virtual Server, UPnP, ALG, and DMZ for
various networking applications
Easy Installation & Management
Web-based UI for and Quick Setup for easy configuration
Remote Management allows configuration from a remote site
System status monitoring includes DHCP Client List and System Log

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1.4 Product Specification
Product
WDRT-730
300Mbps Dual Band 802.11n Wireless Gigabit Router
Hardware Specification
WAN Port: 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port
Interface LAN Port: 4 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 ports
Gain: 2 x 3dBi fixed antenna
Antenna Orientation: Omni-directional
Radio Button Radio On/Off button at rear panel
Reset / WPS Button
Reset / WPS button at rear panel
Press for more than 10 seconds to reset the device to factory default.
Press for less than 5 seconds once to activate 2.4GHz wireless WPS function.
Press for less than 5 seconds twice to activate 5GHz wireless WPS function.
LED Indicators
PWR
WLAN (2.4G & 5G) x 2
LAN (Link & 1000Mbps ) x 8
WAN (Link & 1000Mbps) x 2
Material Plastic
Dimension (W x D x H) 170 x 110 x 32 mm (W x D x H)
Weight 250g
Power Requirement 12V DC, 1A
Wireless interface Specification
Standard Compliance with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Frequency Band 2.4GHz & 5GHz
Transmission
Distance
Indoor up to 100m
outdoor up to 300m (it is limited to the environment)
RF Power
(Intentional Radiator)
2.4GHz11b: 17±1.5 dBm
11g: 14±1.5 dBm
11n: 14±1.5 dBm
5GHz11a: 12±1.5 dBm
11n: 12±1.5 dBm
Wireless Management Features
Wireless Modes AP, Client, WDS, Universal Repeater
Encryption Security
WEP (64/128-bit)
WPA-PSK (TKIP) / WPA2-PSK (AES)
WPA (TKIP) / WPA2 (AES)
802.1x authentication
Provide wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List) filtering
Wireless Security
Wireless MAC address filtering

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Support WPS (WIFI Protected Setup )
Support 802.11e WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia)
Wireless Advanced Provide Wireless Packets Statistics
Router Features
Internet Connection
Type
Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting following internet access:
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
Telstra Big Pond
WISP
NAT firewall
NAT with ALG (Application Layer Gateway)
Built-in NAT server which supports Port Forwarding, Virtual Server, and DMZ
Built-in firewall with filtering functions:
-IP address filtering
-Domain Name filtering
-MAC address filtering
Firewall
Supports DoS protection
Built-in DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing
Support UPnP, Dynamic DNS
Support Packets Statistics
IP & MAC Binding
IP / Port / Protocol-based Bandwidth Control
LAN
Session Number: Max 10240
Web-based (HTTP) management interface
Remote management
SNTP time synchronize
Quick Setup
System Management
System Log and Security Log
OS Compatibility
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Mac OS X 10.4 and higher
Environment
Temperature Operating: 0 ~ 40 degree C
Storage: -40 ~ 70 degree C
Humidity Operating: 10 ~ 90% (Non-Condensing)
Storage: 5 ~ 90% (Non-Condensing)

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Chapter 2.Hardware Installation
Please follow the instructions below to connect WDRT-730 to the existing network devices and your computers.
2.1 Hardware Description
Dimension: 170 x 110 x 32 mm (W x D x H)
2.1.1 The Front Panel
The front panel provides a simple interface monitoring the router. Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of
WDRT-730.
Front Panel
Figure 2-1 WDRT-730 Front Panel

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2.1.2 LED Indications
The LEDs on the front panel indicate instant status of port links, wireless data activity, system power;
and help monitor and troubleshoot when needed. Figure 2-2 and Table 2-1 show the LED indications
of the Wireless Router.
LED Definition
Figure 2-2 WDRT-730 Front Panel
LED Status Function
On Power is on.
PWR Off Power is off.
Flashing 5GHz Wireless LAN is transferring or receiving data
Off 5GHz Wireless LAN is disabled.
5G
(WLAN) On 5GHz Wireless WPS function is enabled
Flashing 2.4GHz Wireless LAN is transferring or receiving data
Off 2.4GHz Wireless LAN is disabled.
2.4G
(WLAN) On 2.4GHz Wireless WPS function is enabled
Flashing An linked device is transferring or receiving data
Off No device is linked to the corresponding port
LNK/ACT
(LAN1-4 / WAN) On A device is linked to the corresponding port but no activity
Off The corresponding port is linked in 10/100Mbps speed.1000Mbps
(LAN1-4 / WAN) On The corresponding port is linked in 1000Mbps speed.
Table 2-1 The LEDs indication

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2.1.3 The Rear Panel
The rear panel provides the physical connectors connected to the power adapter and any other
network devices. Figure 2-3 shows the rear panel of WDRT-730.
Rear Panel
Figure 2-3 Rear Panel
Interface Function
Antenna x 2 Fixed Dual-Band 3dBi Omni Dipole Antennas.
Radio ON/OFF Switch the button to activate or deactivate the wireless function.
Reset the WDRT-730 to the factory default (clear all settings) or activate
WPS function.
Reset/WPS
Press for more than 10 seconds to reset the device to factory default.
Press for less than 5 seconds once to activate 2.4GHz wireless WPS
function.
Press for less than 5 seconds twice to activate 5GHz wireless WPS
function.
WAN Connect to the Cable/xDSL Modem, or the Ethernet
LAN1-4 Connect to the user’s PC or network devices
Power Connect to the power adapter provided in the package
Table 2-2 The Interface indication

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Chapter 3.Connecting to the Router
3.1 System Requirements
Broadband Internet Access Service (Cable/xDSL/Ethernet connection)
One Cable/xDSL Modem that has an RJ-45 connector (not necessary if the Router is
connected directly to the Ethernet.)
PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors
PC of subscribers running Windows 98/ME, NT4.0, 2000/XP, Windows Vista / Win 7, MAC
OS 9 or later, Linux, UNIX or other platform compatible with TCP/IP protocols
Above PC installed with WEB Browser
1. The Router in the following instructions means PLANET WDRT-730.
2. It is recommended to use Internet Explore 7.0 or above to access the Router.
3.2 Installing the Router
Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the broadband
service successfully at this moment. If there is any problem, please contact your local ISP. After that,
please install the Router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and
keep your hands dry.
Step 1. Power off your PC, Cable/xDSL Modem, and the Router.
Step 2. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually at the center of your
wireless network.
Step 3. Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.
Step 4. Connect the PC or Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports (Yellow ports) of the Router with
Ethernet cable, shown in Figure 3-1.

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Figure 3-1 Hardware Installation of the WDRT-730 Wireless Router
Step 5. Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the Router, and the other end into an
electrical outlet. Then power on the Router.
Step 6. Power on your PC and Cable/xDSL Modem.

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Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your Wireless Router using Quick
Setup within minutes.
A computer with wired Ethernet connection to the Wireless Router is required for the
first-time configuration.
4.1 Manual Network Setup - TCP/IP Configuration
The default IP address of the WDRT-730 is 192.168.1.1. And the default Subnet Mask is
255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this guide, we use all the default
values for description.
Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the Router. And then you can configure the IP address for
your PC in the following two ways.
Obtain an IP address automatically
Configure the IP address manually
In the following sections, we’ll introduce how to install and configure the TCP/IP correctly in Windows
XP. And the procedures in other operating systems are similar. First, make sure your Ethernet Adapter
is working, and refer to the Ethernet adapter’s manual if needed.
4.1.1 Obtain an IP Address Automatically
Summary:
Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC.
Then the WDRT-730 built-in DHCP server will assign IP address to the PC automatically.
1. Install TCP/IP component
1) On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control
Panel.
2) Click the Network and Internet Connections icon, and then click on the Network
Connections tab in the appearing window.
3) Right click the icon shown below, select Properties on the prompt window.
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