Planet WDRT-1800AX User manual

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Dual Band 802.11ax 1800Mbps
Wireless Gigabit Router
WDRT-1800AX

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All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks
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Federal Communication Commission (FCC) 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. Plug 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, for 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.

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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.
CE Compliance Statement
This device meets the RED directive 2014/53/EU of EU requirements on the limitation of exposure
of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.
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 2014/53/EU) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country
Restriction
Reason/remarks
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
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; WEEE should be collected
separately.

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Revision
User Manual of PLANET 1200Mbps 802.11ac Dual Band Wireless Gigabit Router
Model: WDRT-1800AX
Rev: 1.0 (April, 2022)
Part No. EM- WDRT-1800AX_v1.0

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Product Introduction.........................................................................................1
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................1
Product Description.....................................................................................................................2
Product Features..........................................................................................................................6
Product Specifications.................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2. Hardware Installation...................................................................................... 11
Hardware Description ................................................................................................................11
2.1.1 Front LED ...............................................................................................................12
2.1.2 LED Indications.......................................................................................................12
2.1.3 Rear Panel..............................................................................................................13
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Router...............................................................................14
System Requirements................................................................................................................14
Installing the Router...................................................................................................................14
Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide.................................................................................16
Manual Network Setup - TCP/IP Configuration .......................................................................16
4.1.1 Obtaining an IP Address Automatically...................................................................16
4.1.2 Configuring the IP Address Manually .....................................................................19
Starting Setup in the Web UI.....................................................................................................23
Chapter 5. Configuring the Router...................................................................................26
Router status ..............................................................................................................................26
Wizard setting.............................................................................................................................27
5.1.1 WAN port connection status ...................................................................................27
5.1.2 Mode.......................................................................................................................28
Internet setup..............................................................................................................................30
5.1.3 Advanced................................................................................................................30
Wireless.......................................................................................................................................33
5.1.4 2.4G WIFI name and password..............................................................................33
5.1.5 5G Wi-Fi name and password................................................................................35
5.1.6 Wireless timing closure...........................................................................................36
5.1.7 WISP (Wireless Relay)...........................................................................................37
5.1.8 WPS........................................................................................................................38
Guest network.............................................................................................................................39
Parental controls ........................................................................................................................40
IPv6 41
5.1.9 IPv6 WANSetting....................................................................................................41
5.1.10 IPv6 LAN Setting ....................................................................................................42

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Advanced.....................................................................................................................................43
5.1.11 Internet control (Flow Control)................................................................................43
5.1.12 DDNS......................................................................................................................44
5.1.13 ALG service............................................................................................................45
5.1.14 DMZ host ................................................................................................................45
5.1.15 IP filter.....................................................................................................................46
5.1.16 URL filter.................................................................................................................47
5.1.17 Port filter..................................................................................................................48
5.1.18 Virtual server...........................................................................................................49
5.1.19 Firewall (Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks).................................................50
Router..........................................................................................................................................51
5.1.20 LAN settings ...........................................................................................................51
5.1.21 Static IP allocation (IP & MAC Binding)..................................................................52
5.1.22 Time setting ............................................................................................................53
5.1.23 Admin password.....................................................................................................53
5.1.24 Restart ....................................................................................................................54
5.1.25 Software upgrade ...................................................................................................54
5.1.26 Backup and restore.................................................................................................55
5.1.27 Web management ..................................................................................................56
5.1.28 System log..............................................................................................................57
5.1.29 System state...........................................................................................................57
5.1.30 Equipment mode.....................................................................................................58
5.1.31 Automatic maintenance..........................................................................................59
TR069...........................................................................................................................................60
Wi-Fi Mesh...................................................................................................................................61
Chapter 6. FAQs ................................................................................................................62
FAQ 1. What can I do if I forgot my wireless password? .......................................................62
FAQ 2. What can I do if I forgot my login password of the web management page? .........62
FAQ 3. I cannot log into the router’s web management page, what can I do? ....................62
FAQ 4. I cannot access the Internet even though the configuration is finished. What can I
do?......................................................................................................................................63
FAQ 5. I cannot find my wireless network or I cannot connect the wireless network ........66
FAQ 6. How to switch the working mode of the router? ........................................................67
FAQ 7. How to troubleshoot wireless relay failure .................................................................67
FAQ 8. How to place routers for best signal/coverage...........................................................68
FAQ 9. How to troubleshoot W-Fi Mesh networking failure...................................................69
Chapter 7. Quick Connection to a Wireless Network......................................................70
Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) ............................................................................70
Windows 7/Windows 10 (WLAN AutoConfig)..........................................................................72
Mac OS X 10.x.............................................................................................................................74

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iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad.........................................................................................................76
Appendix A: Specifications..............................................................................................79

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Chapter 1.Product Introduction
Package Contents
Thank you for choosing PLANET WDRT-1800AX. Before installing the router, please verify the contents inside
the package box.
WDRT-1800AX Wireless Router
Quick Installation Guide
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
12V DC, 1A
RJ45 Cable
If there is any item missing or damaged, please contact the seller immediately.

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Product Description
Amazing Next-generation Wireless High-speed Connection
PLANET WDAP-1800AX Dual Band 802.11ax 1800Mbps Wireless Gigabit Router, supporting MU-MIMO,
Wave 2.0, OFDMA and EasyMesh technology, provides a maximum wireless speed of 1200Mbps in the 5GHz
band and 600Mbps in the 2.4GHz band. The maximum number of client users is up to 64, ensuring more secure
and robust connectivity with the adoption of Wi-Fi 6 technology.
The WDRT-1800AX, suitable for home multi-device streaming connection, smart home and other environments,
provides better speed and multi-installation connectivity for high-efficiency networking. Equipped with the
next-generation Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) wireless network standard, the total bandwidth reaches 1800Mbps, and the
4-stream transmission technology improves the transmission efficiency of multiple devices, making AR/VR/IoT
applications smoother.
Benefits of Wi-Fi 6 technology
As OFDMA, a multi-user version of OFDM, enables the concurrent AP to communicate (uplink and downlink)
with multiple clients by assigning subsets of subcarriers called resource units (RUs) to the individual clients. With
EasyMesh and Seamless Roaming technologies, it provides a better Wi-Fi user experience, reducing the
likelihood of users turning off Wi-Fi and putting more load on the cellular network. These technologies also can
solve Wi-Fi congestion issues in open workspaces and conference rooms. The WDRT-1800AX can offer more
powerful throughput coverage of up to 64 client users.

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OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)
OFDMA is a multi-user evolved version based on OFDM digital modulation technology. In the Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
standard, the main function of OFDMA is to improve network performance. Orthogonal frequency division
multiple access (OFDMA) enables users to simultaneously operate in the same channel and therefore improves
efficiency, latency, and throughput.
Beamforming
Beamforming is to improve your Wi-Fi signal when you are far away from your router. When you use
beamforming, Wi-Fi beamforming narrows the focus of that router signal, sending it directly to your devices in a
straight line, thus minimizing surrounding signal interference and increasing the strength of the signal that
ultimately bring you the following benefits:
Extend your Wi-Fi coverage
Deliver a more stable Wi-Fi connection
Deliver better Wi-Fi throughput
Reduce router interference

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BSS (Basic Service Set) Coloring
The BSS color is a numerical identifier of the BSS. 802.11ax radios are able to differentiate between BSSs
using BSS color identifier when other radios transmit on the same channel. If the color is the same, this is
considered to be an intra-BSS frame transmission. In other words, the transmitting radio belongs to the same
BSS as the receiver. If the detected frame has a different BSS color from its own, then the STA considers that
frame as an inter-BSS frame from an overlapping BSS.

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Easy Installation with EasyMesh Function
Wi-Fi EasyMesh provides a standards-based method for implementing multi-access point (AP) Wi-Fi networks.
It not only has the advantages of easy-to-use and self-adjusting Wi-Fi, but also has interactive Wi-Fi certified
equipment that leads to the advantage of improved equipment selection flexibility. The Wi-Fi EasyMesh network
uses multiple access points that operate together to form a unified network, providing a smart and efficient Wi-Fi
that fully covers indoor and outdoor spaces.
WPA3 Next Generation Security for Your WLAN Solution
WPA3 is the next generation Wi-Fi security technology that provides the most advanced security protocol to the
market. WPA3 makes your connection more secure by preventing hackers from easily cracking your password
no matter how simplified the password is. WPA3 can also provide more reliable password-based authentication,
so it can better protect the security of individual users.
* WDRT-1800AX only supports WPA3-Personal.
Super Power Dual band WLAN Solution
PLANET WDRT-1800AX, adopting the IEEE 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 standard, provides a high-speed transmission.
The maximum wireless speed in 2.4GHz band is up to 11AXG_GHE40 of 574Mbps, and in the 5GHz band is up
to 11AXA_AHE80 of 1201Mbps. Both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless connections can also be used
simultaneously. Furthermore, the WDRT-1800AX adopts the high-class MediaTek SoC (System-on-a-Chip),
which provides higher stability to meet the stringent requirements of the solution.

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Product Features
IEEE Compliant Wireless LAN and Wired LAN
Compliant with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax wireless technology
Equipped with 1 WAN and 4 LANs with 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 ports, and auto MDI/MDI-X
RF Interface Characteristics
802.11ax 2T2R architecture with data rate of up to 1800Mbps (600Mbps in 2.4GHz and 1200Mbps
in 5GHz)
High output power with multiply-adjustable transmit power control
Fixed-network Broadband Router
Supports WAN connection types: Dynamic, static IP, PPPoE
Supports Operation Modes: Route, Bridge and Relay mode
Supports DDNS and DHCP Servers
Multiple Operation Modes and Wireless Features
Max. Wireless Clients up to 64 (2.4GHz+5GHz)
Supports MU-MIMO, Wave 2.0, OFDMA, Beamforming and BSS coloring.
Support Terminal Seamless Roaming with 802.11k, 802.11v, and 802.11r
Comprehensive Wireless Advanced Features
Easy Installation with EasyMesh Function (Expected to be launched in 2021/Q4)
Supports guest network to allow users to access different SSIDs
Supports Wireless QoS to enhance the efficiency of multimedia application
Supports 3-level Transmitting Power Control to adapt various environments
Self-healing (Schedule Reboot) mechanism for reliable connection
Secure Network Connection
Supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Support WPA/WPA2/WAP3 wireless security encryption
Supports NAT firewall, IP / URL-based access control and MAC address filtering
Advanced Networking Function for Specific Application
Supports Bandwidth Control (QoS) based on different local IP addresses
Supports NTP, Port Forwarding, ALG and DMZ for various networking applications
Easy Installation and Management
Web-based UI and quick setup wizard for easy configuration
Support for centralized management (TR069 )
Remote Management allows configuration from a remote site
System status monitoring includes DHCP Client List and System Log

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Product Specifications
Product WDRT-1800AX
Hardware Specifications
Interface
WAN Port:
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port
LAN Port:
4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port (LAN 1~4)
Antenna Four external
7dBi high gain omnidirectional antennas (2.4GHz x 2, 5GHz x
2)
Button
1 x WPS/reset button
Press for about 1 second to enable WPS function.
Press for over 5 seconds to reset the device to factory default.
LED Indicators
PWR x 1
LAN x 4
WAN x 1
WLAN (2.4GHz & 5GHz) x 2
Dimensions (W x D x H) 234 x 148 x 31mm
Weight 343g
Power Requirement 12V DC, 1A
Wireless Interface Specifications
Standard IEEE 802.11a/n/ac/ax 5GHz
IEEE 802.11g/b/n/ax 2.4GHz
Frequency Band Simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Data Rates 2.4GHz up to 600Mbps
5GHz up to 1200Mbps
Channel
2.4GHz
FCC (America): 2.412~2.462GHz (11 Channels)
ETSI (Europe): 2.412~2.472GHz (13 Channels)
5GHz
FCC: 5.180~5.240GHz, 5.745~5.825GHz
ETSI: 5.180~5.700GHz
*The actual channels
in application may vary depending on the
regulations in different regions and countries.
Channel Width 20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz
Max. RF Power / EIRP EIRP < 22dBm

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Receive Sensitivity
2.4GHz
11b 11Mbps: 22dBm
11g 6Mbps: 21dBm
11g 54Mbps: 20dBm
11n MCS0-HT20: 21dBm
11n MCS7-HT20: 19dBm
11ax MCS11-HE20: 16dBm
11n MCS7-HT40: 19dBm
11ax MCS9-VHT40: 17dBm
11ax MCS11-HESU40: 16dBm
5GHz
11a 6Mbps: 21dBm
11a 54Mbps: 19dBm
11ac MCS8-VHT20: 17dBm
11ax MCS11-HE-SU20: 16dBm
11ac MCS9-VHT40: 17dBm
11ax MCS11-HE-SU40: 16dBm
11ac MCS9-VHT80:17dBm
11ax MCS11-HE-SU80: 16dBm
Wireless Output Power
2.4GHz
11b 1Mbps: -96 dBm
11b 11Mbps: -90 dBm
11g 6Mbps: -91 dBm
11g 54Mbps: -75 dBm
11n MCS0-HT20: -91 dBm
11n MCS7-HT20: -71 dBm
11ax MCS0-HE-HESU20: 91dBm
11ax MCS11-HE-HESU20: 62dBm
11n MCS7-HT40: -70 dBm
11ac MCS9-VHT40: -63 dBm
11ax MCS11-HE-HESU40: 58dBm
5GHz
11a 6Mbps: -91 dBm
11a 54Mbps: -75 dBm
11n MCS0-HT20: -91 dBm
11n MCS7-HT20: -71 dBm
11ax MCS0-HE-HESU20: 91dBm
11ax MCS11-HE-HESU20: 62dBm
11n MCS7-HT40: -70 dBm

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11ac MCS9-VHT40: -63 dBm
11ax MCS11-HE-HESU40: 58dBm
11ac MCS9-VHT80: -58 dBm
11ax MCS11-HE-HESU80: 54dBm
Transmit Power Control Low, Medium, High
Wireless Management Features
Encryption Security WPA/WPA2/WPA3
Wireless Security Wireless MAC address filtering
Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup )
Wireless Advanced Supports dual-SSID (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
Supports guest network
Max. Supported Clients 2.4GHz wireless: 32
5GHz wireless: 32
Router Features
WAN
Shares data and Internet access with users,
supporting the following
Internet accesses:
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
LAN Built-in DHCP server supporting static IP address distribution
Supports IP MAC binding
Firewall
NAT firewall, SPI firewall
Built-in NAT server which supports port forwarding and DMZ
Built-in firewall with URL filtering, and MAC address filtering
System Management
Web-based (HTTP) management interface
Telnet server
Supports UPnP, PLANET DDNS
SNTP synchronization
System log
TR069
Standards Conformance
IEEE Standards
IEEE 802.11ax
IEEE 802.11ac
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11i
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T

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IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3x flow control
IEEE 802.11k, 802.11v, and 802.11r
Modulation Type
802.3ax: OFDMA (BPSK / QPSK / 16QAM / 64QAM / 256QAM/1024QAM)
802.11ac: OFDM (BPSK / QPSK / 16QAM / 64QAM / 256QAM)
802.11a/g/n: OFDM (BPSK / QPSK / 16QAM / 64QAM)
802.11b: DSSS (DBPSK / DQPSK / CCK)
Other Protocols and
Standards TCP/IP, DHCP, NAT, PPPoE, NTP
Regulatory CE, RoHS
Environment
Temperature Operating: 0 ~ 40 degrees C
Storage: -40 ~ 70 degrees C
Humidity Operating: 10 ~ 90% (non-condensing)
Storage: 5 ~ 95% (non-condensing)

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Chapter 2.Hardware Installation
Please follow the instructions below to connect the WDRT-1800AX to the existing network devices and your computers.
Hardware Description
Dimensions: 234 x 148 x 31 mm (W x D x H)
Diagrams:
Figure 2-1
Figure 2-2

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2.1.1 Front LED
The front LED provides a simple interface monitoring the router. Figure 2-3 shows the front LED of the
WDRT-1800AX.
Front LED
Figure 2-3 WDRT-1800AX Top View
2.1.2 LED Indications
The LEDs on the front panel indicate instant status of port links, wireless data activity and system power, and
help monitor and troubleshoot when needed. Figure 2-3 and Table 2-1 show the LED indications of the Wireless
Router.
LED
STATE
FUNCTION
PWR On Device power on
Off Device power off
2.4GHz
On The 2.4GHz Wi-Fi is activated.
Flash Device is transmitting data wirelessly over 2.4GHz.
Off The 2.4GHz Wi-Fi is disabled.
5GHz
On The 5GHz Wi-Fi is activated.
Flash Device is transmitting data wirelessly over 5GHz.
Off The 5GHz Wi-Fi is disabled.
Table 2-1 LED Indications

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2.1.3 Rear Panel
The rear panel provides the physical connectors connected to the power adapter and any other network device.
Figure 2-4 shows the rear panel of the WDRT-1800AX.
Rear Panel
Figure 2-4 Rear Panel of the WDRT-1800AX
Interface
Description
WPS/Reset
Press for 1 second to enable or disable WLAN function; press over 5
seconds to enable WPS function
Press over 5 seconds and then the system restores to the factory
default settings
LAN1-4 Connect to the user’s PC or network devices
WAN Connect to the Cable/xDSL Modem or the Ethernet
Power Connect to the power adapter provided in the package
Table 2-2 Interface Indications