Planet WDRT-731U User manual

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All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their
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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
l for PLANET 300Mbps Dual Band 802.11n Wireless Gigabit Router
13)
v1.01 (2081-E50280-001)
User Manua
Model: WDRT-731U
Rev: 1.0 (January, 20
Part No. EM-WDRT731U_
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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........................................................................................................9
2.1.2 LED Indications.........................................................................................................9
2.1.3 The Rear Panel.......................................................................................................10
2.1.4 The Right Side Panel.............................................................................................. 11
Chapter 3.Connecting to the Router .................................................................................................12
3.1 System Requirements ......................................................................................................12
3.2 Installing the Router..........................................................................................................12
Chapter 4.Quick Installation Guide ................................................................................................... 14
4.1 Manual Network Setup - TCP/IP Configuration ..............................................................14
4.1.1 Obtain an IP Address Automatically........................................................................14
4.1.2 Configure the IP Address Manually ........................................................................16
4.2 Starting Setup in the Web UI ............................................................................................20
Chapter 5.Configuring the Router .....................................................................................................23
5.1 Device Info .........................................................................................................................23
5.2 Network ..............................................................................................................................28
5.2.1 LAN Settings...........................................................................................................28
5.2.2 WAN Settings..........................................................................................................29
5.2.3 DHCP Settings........................................................................................................36
5.2.4 WAN Port................................................................................................................38
5.3 Security Settings...............................................................................................................41
5.3.1 Group Settings........................................................................................................41
5.3.2 Port Filter ................................................................................................................44
5.3.3 URL Filter................................................................................................................47
5.3.4 MAC Address Filter.................................................................................................50
5.3.5 WAN Access Control...............................................................................................52
5.4 Advanced Settings............................................................................................................54
5.4.1 Virtual Server ..........................................................................................................54
5.4.2 DMZ Settings ..........................................................................................................56
5.4.3 UPnP Settings ........................................................................................................57
5.4.4 Routing....................................................................................................................58
5.4.5 Bandwidth Control ..................................................................................................59
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5.5 Wireless Settings ..............................................................................................................62
5.5.1 Basic Settings .........................................................................................................62
5.5.2 Wireless Security....................................................................................................65
5.5.3 WPS Settings..........................................................................................................68
5.5.4 WDS Settings .........................................................................................................70
5.5.5 Guest Network ........................................................................................................73
5.5.6 Wireless Access Control.........................................................................................74
5.5.7 Connection Status...................................................................................................76
5.5.8 Wireless –Advance Settings...................................................................................76
5.6 USB Applications ..............................................................................................................78
5.6.1 USB Storage ...........................................................................................................78
5.6.2 Printing Service.......................................................................................................81
5.7 IPTV Settings .....................................................................................................................98
5.8 Tools .................................................................................................................................100
5.8.1 Time Settings........................................................................................................100
5.8.2 Firmware Upgrade................................................................................................101
5.8.3 Backup/Restore Settings ......................................................................................102
5.8.4 Restore to Factory Default Settings......................................................................102
5.8.5 Change Password/User Name .............................................................................103
5.8.6 Reboot ..................................................................................................................104
5.8.7 Statistics................................................................................................................105
5.8.8 Syslog ...................................................................................................................105
Chapter 6.Quick Connection to a Wireless Network .....................................................................107
6.1 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration).................................................................107
6.2 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig).....................................................................................109
6.3 Mac OS X 10.x.................................................................................................................. 111
6.4 iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad ............................................................................................. 113
Appendix A: Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 116
Appendix B: Configuring the PC in Windows 7 ............................................................................. 118
Appendix C: Specifications..............................................................................................................122
Appendix D: Glossary.......................................................................................................................124

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Chapter 1.Product Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
Thank you for choosing PLANET WDRT-731U. Before installing the router, please verify the contents inside the
package box.
WDRT-731U Wireless Router Quick Installation Guide CD-ROM
(User Manual included)
Power Adapter Ethernet Cable
12V/1A DC output
100~240V AC input
RJ-45 / CAT5E 1 meter UTP
If there is any item missed or damaged, please contact the seller
immediately.

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1.2 Product Description
2.4G & 5G Simultaneous Dual Band Wireless Connectivity
Since there are more and more wireless applications and 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 between each other, PLANET WDRT-731U provides
users the radio frequency of 5GHz for watching HD videos or playing online games additionally. At the same
time, it enables other users still surf the Internet via the original radio frequency of 2.4 GHz. The WDRT-731U is
just like 2 totally independent Access Points in one device for you.

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Multiple Network Technologies for Incredibly 600Mbps High-Speed Connection
The WDRT-731U supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n Dual Band standard with 2T2R antenna technology, therefore it
can provide the wireless speed up to 300 + 300Mbps which is 12 times faster than that of traditional 11g Access
Point. Moreover, the WDRT-731U is equipped with all Gigabit Ethernet Ports. Compared with general wireless
routers, the WDRT-731U offers faster transmitting speed and more convenient method to enable or disable
wireless signal.
Fully Support of Wireless Security Encryption
To secure the wireless communication, the WDRT-731U supports up-to-date encryption technology, WPA /
WPA2 and WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK with TKIP/AES. The WDRT-731U supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
configuration with PBC/PIN methods to simplify the wireless security settings. By just clicking the WPS button,
the secure connection between the wireless AP and wireless client will be built immediately.
IPTV Pass-through for Video On Demand
The WDRT-731U provides an IPTV-specific port which enables the IPTV Set-Top-Box (STB) connection directly
by passing through the LAN port. The IPTV feature makes it possible for users to enjoy online videos on the TV
set via Set-Top-Box (STB) through the WDRT-731U while surfing Internet. The IPTV port can also function as a
LAN port if IPTV service is not enabled.
More Flexible File Sharing over USB port
The WDRT-731U is built-in with one USB 2.0 port which can be connected to a USB printer or storage device for
file sharing. It can recognize the USB printer or storage automatically without user experience. Thus, all clients
on the network can share printer or mass storage through the WDRT-731U without complicated network
configuration. Via the USB port, it also can output 5V DC power to charge any USB compliant devices.

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Powerful Firewall and Complete Access Control Functions
The WDRT-731U supports NAT function allowing 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. In addition, the powerful firewall protects your Intranet clients from unauthorized accesses
and various kinds of DoS attacks from the Internet. In the aspect of firewall, the WDRT-731U supplies IP-based
and MAC-based access control to prevent possible hackers attack.
Easy Setup for Multiple Wireless Modes
The WDRT-731U supports multiple wireless modes including AP, Wireless Bridge, and Repeater, for different
network applications. Furthermore, with the built-in Quick Setup function, users can configure the WDRT-731U
easily and quickly through a couple of simple steps. It is so easy to apply the WDRT-731U to the existing wired
network. The WDRT-731U definitely provides a total network solution for the home and the SOHO users.

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Wireless Coverage Plus !
The WDRT-731U is equipped with 5dBi High-Gain antennas to provide strong signal and excellent performance
even in the long range or bad environment. Besides essential wireless sharing for Wi-Fi clients, the WDRT-731U
provides WDS (Wireless Distribution System) bridge mode to facilitate wireless network deployments and
range expanding. It provides more flexibility for users while establishing wireless network.
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
LAN4 supports IPTV Pass-through enables you enjoy online videos
Fixed-network Broadband Router
Supported WAN connection types: Dynamic IP/ Static IP / PPPoE / PPTP / L2TP / PPPoE Dual
Access
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)
Supports NAT firewall, IP / Port / URL-based access control and MAC address Filtering
Support Dual-SSID to allow users to access different networks through a single AP
Advanced Networking function for Specific Application
Supports Bandwidth Control (QoS) based on different local IP addresses
Supports NTP, Virtual Server, UPnP, and DMZ for various networking applications
Equipped with one USB port for sharing printers and USB mass storages wirelessly
Easy Installation & Management
User Friendly Web-based UI with On-line Help
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-731U
300Mbps Dual-Band 802.11n Wireless Gigabit Router
Hardware Specification
WAN Port: 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port
LAN Port: 3 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 ports (LAN1~3)
IPTV Port: 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port (LAN4)
Interface
USB Port : USB 2.0, Type-A, 5V DC/0.5A Output
Gain: 2 x 5dBi fixed antenna
Antenna Orientation: Omni-directional
Reset / WPS Button
Reset / WPS button at rear panel
Press for about 7 seconds to reset the device to factory default.
Press for 1 second to activate WPS function.
LED Indicators
PWR/SYS, WLAN (2.4G & 5G) x 2
WAN (Link & 1000Mbps) x 1
LAN (Link & 1000Mbps) x 3
IPTV (Link & 1000Mbps) x 1
USB, WPS
Material Plastic
Dimension (WxDxH) 171.61 x 111.16 x 25.47 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
Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
2.4GHz: 2.412~2.484GHz
5GHz: 5.180~5.825GHz
Transmission
Distance
Indoor up to 100m
Outdoor up to 300m (it is limited to the environment)
RF Power
(Intentional Radiator)
2.4GHz:
11b: 17±1dBm
11g: 14.5±1.5dBm
11n: 12.5±1.5dBm
5GHz:
11a: 12±1.5dBm
11n: 12±1.5dBm
Wireless Management Features
Wireless Modes
AP
WDS PtP
WDS PtMP

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Encryption Security
WEP (64/128-bit)
WPA-PSK (TKIP) / WPA2-PSK (AES)
WPA (TKIP) / WPA2 (AES)
Provide Wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List) filtering
Wireless MAC address filtering
Wireless Security
Support WPS (WIFI Protected Setup )
Support Dual-SSID (2.4G & 5G)
AP Isolation: Enable it to isolate each connected wireless clients, to let them
cannot access mutually.
Wireless Advanced
Support 802.11e WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia)
Max. Supported
Clients
Wire: 15
Wireless: 10
Router Features
Internet Connection
Type
Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting following internet
access:
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
PPPoE Dual Access
NAT firewall
Built-in NAT server which supports Virtual Server, and DMZ
Firewall
Built-in firewall with IP address filtering, Port filtering, URL filtering, and MAC
address filtering
Routing Protocol Static Routing
Built-in DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing
Support UPnP, Dynamic DNS
Support Packets Statistics
IP-based Bandwidth Control
LAN
Session Number: Max. 8000
Web-based (HTTP) management interface
Remote management (WAN Access Control)
SNTP time synchronize
System Management
System Log
OS Compatibility
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Mac OS X 10.4 and higher

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Chapter 2.Hardware Installation
Please follow the instructions below to connect WDRT-731U to the existing network devices and your computers.
2.1 Hardware Description
Dimension: 171.61 x 111.16 x 25.47mm (W x D x H)
Diagram :
Figure 2-1

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2.1.1 The Front Panel
The front panel provides a simple interface monitoring the router. Figure 2-2 shows the front panel of
WDRT-731U.
Front Panel
Figure 2-2 WDRT-731U Front Panel
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 2-3 WDRT-731U Front Panel
LED
(Left to Right) STATE FUNCTION
On Device power on
Flash The system is working properly
PWR
Off Device power off

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WPS Flash The system is performing WPS authentication on a client
device.
On The 5G WiFi is activated
5G Flash Device is transmitting data wirelessly over 5GHz
On The 2.4G WiFi is activated
2.4G Flash Device is transmitting data wirelessly over 2.4GHz
On Link is established
Flash Packets are transmitting or receiving
LAN
1~4
Off LAN port is not connected
On Link is established
Flash Packets are transmitting or receiving
WAN
Off WAN port is not connected
On The USB port is correctly connected
USB Off The USB port is not connected
Table 2-1 The LEDs indication
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-731U.
Rear Panel
Figure 2-4 Rear Panel of WDRT-731U

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Interface Description
Antenna x 2 Fixed Dual-Band 5dBi Omni Dipole Antennas
WPS/Reset
Press the Reset button gently for 1 second and then release it. The
system starts to WPS connection.
Press the Reset button gently for 7 seconds and then release it. The
system restores to the factory default settings.
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
2.1.4 The Right Side Panel
WDRT-731U built-in with one USB 2.0 port can be connected to a USB printer or storage for file sharing. The
USB port also output 5V DC power can charge any USB compliant devices.
Right Side Panel
Figure 2-5 USB port of WDRT-731U

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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-731U.
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-731U 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-731U 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:
1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC.
2. Then the WDRT-731U 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.