Planet VR-100 Series User manual

1
5-Port VPN Security Router
VR-100 & VR-300 Series
Quick Installation Guide

2
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Package Contents...................................................................... 3
Chapter 2. Hardware Installation ................................................................. 5
2.1 Wireless Antennas Installation 5
2.2 SIM Card Installation 8
2.3 5G NR Antenna Installation 9
Chapter 3. Setup of the VPN Router ......................................................... 10
3.1 Requirements 10
3.2 Logging in to the VPN Router 10
Chapter 4. Recovering Back to Default Configuration............................... 13
Chapter 5. Appendix .................................................................................. 14
Chapter 6. Further Information................................................................... 15

3
CHAPTER 1. PACKAGE CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing PLANET VPN Router, VR-100 or VR-300 Series.
The descriptions of these models are as follows:
VR-100
5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router
VR-300
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router
VR-300P Enterprise 4-Port 10/100/1000T 802.3at PoE + 1-Port
10/100/1000T VPN Security Router
VR-300W5
Wi-Fi 5 AC1200 Dual Band VPN Security Router
VR-300PW5
Wi-Fi 5 AC1200 Dual Band VPN Security Router with 4-Port
802.3at PoE+
VR-300W6
Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 Dual Band VPN Security Router
VR-300PW6 Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 Dual Band VPN Security Router with 4-Port
802.3at PoE+
VR-300W6A
Wi-Fi 6 AX2400 2.4GHz/5GHz VPN Security Router
VR-300PW6A Wi-Fi 6 AX2400 2.4GHz/5GHz VPN Security Router with
4-Port 802.3at PoE+
VR-300FW-NR 5G NR Cellular + Wi-Fi 6 AX 1800 Dual Band + 1-Port
1000X SFP VPN Security Router
“VPN Router” mentioned in this Quick Installation Guide refers to the above
models. “Wireless Router” is for the above router with wireless interface.

4
Open the box of the VPN Router and carefully unpack it. The box should
contain the following items for each of the above models:
VPN Router x 1
Quick Installation Guide (QR code) x 1
Power Cord x 1
Rubber Feet x 4
Rack-mounting Kit x 1
SFP Dust Cap x 1 (VR-300F/VR-300FP/VR-300FW-NR)
Model Name 2.4G/5G antenna Dual band antenna 5G NR antenna
VR-300W5 2 -- --
VR-300PW5 2 -- --
VR-300W6 -- 2 --
VR-300PW6 -- 2 --
VR-300W6A -- 4 --
VR-300PW6A -- 4 --
VR-300FW-NR -- 2 4
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer
immediately.

5
CHAPTER 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Refer to the illustration and follow the simple steps below to quickly install your
VPN router.
2.1 Wireless Antennas Installation
Step 1: For wireless models, fasten the 2.4G/5G antennas to the 2.4G/5G
antenna connectors. And you can bend the antennas to fit your actual
needs.
VR-300W/VR-300PW Series Rear View:
VR-300FW-NR Rear View:
Step 2: Place the VPN Router on desktop.
Step 3: Keep enough ventilation space between the VPN Router and the
surrounding objects.
When choosing a location, please keep in mind the environmental
restrictions should be under the specifications of the VPN router.
Step 4: Connect your VPN Router to hub / switch.
A.Connect one end of a standard network cable to the LAN port (port 1) on
the front panel of the VPN router.
B.Connect the other end of the cable to the hub / switch.

6
The UTP Category 5e/6 network cabling with RJ45 tips
is
recommended.
Step 5: Connect your VPN Router to internet.
A. Connect one end of a standard network cable to the WAN port (port 5)
on the front panel of the VPN router.
B. Connect the other end of the cable to the xDSL/x PON modem/ONU
LAN port or an upper layer port to outer network layer.
If there is only one line connected to the outer network in your
network environment, it is suggested that you use WAN port
(port 5).
Step 6: Connect the included power cord to an AC 100-240V wall outlet. When
the VPN router receives power, the Power LED should remain solid
green.

7

8
2.2 SIM Card Installation
For VR-300FW-NR only
A. Insert an ejector pin into the yellow button next to the tray to loosen the
tray.
B. Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot. Place the SIM card on the tray
with the gold-colored contacts facing upwards.
C. Insert the tray back into the tray slot.
A mini SIM card with 5G NR and 4G LTE subscription

9
2.3 5G NR Antenna Installation
For VR-300FW-NR only
Step 1: Connect 5G NR antennas to the 5G NR antenna extender.

10
CHAPTER 3. SETUP OF THE VPN ROUTER
3.1 Requirements
Please confirm the following items before configuration:
1. Please confirm the network is working properly: It is strongly suggested to
test your network connection by connecting your computer directly to ISP.
2. Suggested operating systems: Windows 7/8/10.
3. Recommended web browsers: Edge/Firefox/Chrome.
3.2 Logging in to the VPN Router
Then refer to the steps to configure the VPN Router:
Step 1. Connect the IT administrator’s PC and VPN router’s LAN port (port
1) to the same hub / switch, and then launch a browser to link the
management interface address which is set to https://192.168.1.1
by default.
Figure 3-1: IP Management Diagram

11
The DHCP server of the VPN Router is enabled. Therefore
, the
LAN PC will get IP from the VPN Router. If user needs to set
IP
address of LAN PC manually, please set the IP address
within the
range between 192.168.1.2
and 192.168.1.254 inclusively, and
assigned the subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
Step 2. The browser prompts you for the login credentials. (Both are
“admin” by default.)
Default IP address: 192.168.1.1
Default user name: admin
Default password: admin
Default DHCP Server: ON
<Wireless Router>
Default SSID (2.4G): PLANET_2.4G
Default SSID (5G): PLANET_5G
Encryption: open
Figure 3-2: Login Screen

12
Administrators are strongly suggested
to change the default
admin and password to ensure system security.
Step 3. After entering the password, the main screen appears as shown in
Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3: Web-based Main Screen of Cellular Gateway
Now, you can use the Web management interface to continue the VPN Router
management. Please refer to the user’s manual for more.
Administrators are strongly suggested to change the default password and
Wi-Fi SSID on the first login to safeguard system security.

13
CHAPTER 4. RECOVERING BACK TO
DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
IP address has been changed or admin password has been forgotten
To reset the IP address to the default IP address “192.168.1.1” or reset the
login password to default value, press the hardware-based reset button on the
front panel for about 10 seconds. After the device is rebooted, you can log in
the management Web interface within the same subnet of 192.168.1.xx.
Figure 4-1: VR-300 Series Reset Button
Reset Button

14
CHAPTER 5. APPENDIX
Appendix A: Default Setting
Default IP Address
192.168.1.1
Default Login User Name
admin
Default Login Password
admin
Default DHCP Server
On
Default LAN Port
Ethernet Ports 1~4
Default WAN Port
Ethernet Port 5
Default SSID (2.4G)
PLANET 2.4G
Default SSID (5G)
PLANET_5G
Appendix B: User’s Manual
User’s
Manual
VR-100
VR-300
VR-300P
VR-300W5
VR-300PW5
VR-300W6A
VR-300PW6A
VR-300W6
VR-300PW6
VR-300FW-NR

15
CHAPTER 6. FURTHER INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing PLANET VPN Router. The above steps introduce
the simple configuration of the VPN Router. If you have other questions, please
contact the local dealer where you purchased this product or you can contact
PLANET directly at the following email address:
[e-mail].
Copyright PLANET Technology Corp. 2022.
Contents are subject to revision without prior notice.
PLANET is a registered trademark of PLANET Technology Corp. All other
trademarks belong to their respective owners.