QNAP QHora-301W User manual

QHora-301W
User Guide
Document Version: 1
23/11/2020

Contents
1. Preface
About This Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 3
Audience.......................................................................................................................................................3
Document Conventions................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Product Overview
About the QHora-301W................................................................................................................................ 4
Hardware Specifications............................................................................................................................... 4
Software Specifications................................................................................................................................ 5
Wireless Specifications.................................................................................................................................6
Package Contents........................................................................................................................................ 7
Components................................................................................................................................................. 7
Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................8
Rear Panel................................................................................................................................................9
Safety Information.......................................................................................................................................10
3. Installation and Access
Installation Requirements............................................................................................................................11
Setting Up the Router..................................................................................................................................11
Connecting the Router to the Internet.........................................................................................................11
Router Access............................................................................................................................................ 13
Accessing the Router Using a Browser..................................................................................................13
Accessing the Router Using Qfinder Pro................................................................................................14
4. QuRouter
About QuRouter..........................................................................................................................................15
System Requirements................................................................................................................................ 15
Getting Started............................................................................................................................................15
Configuring QuRouter.................................................................................................................................16
Enabling the Full Wireless Functionality in QuRouter............................................................................ 17
Binding the Router with QNAP ID...........................................................................................................18
Unbinding the Router from QNAP ID......................................................................................................18
5. QuRouter Navigation
Task Bar......................................................................................................................................................20
Dashboard.................................................................................................................................................. 21
6. System Configuration
System........................................................................................................................................................22
Configuring Router Operation Modes.....................................................................................................22
Configuring Access Point (AP) Mode..................................................................................................... 23
Event Logs..............................................................................................................................................24
System Settings......................................................................................................................................25
USB Settings.......................................................................................................................................... 28
Firmware.....................................................................................................................................................30
Checking for Live Updates..................................................................................................................... 30
Updating the Firmware Manually............................................................................................................30
7. Network Settings
Network.......................................................................................................................................................32
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Configuring Port Definitions....................................................................................................................32
Configuring Wide Area Network (WAN) Interface Settings.....................................................................32
Configuring Local Area Network (LAN) Access and Trunk Modes......................................................... 33
VLAN...................................................................................................................................................... 33
Routing Table..........................................................................................................................................35
Static Route............................................................................................................................................36
Wireless/Virtual Access Points................................................................................................................... 37
Virtual Access Point (VAP)..................................................................................................................... 37
Configuring the Guest Wireless Network................................................................................................40
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).................................................................................................................41
Clients.........................................................................................................................................................42
Client List................................................................................................................................................42
Blocked List............................................................................................................................................ 42
SD-WAN..................................................................................................................................................... 44
About QuWAN........................................................................................................................................ 44
Configuring QuWAN Settings................................................................................................................. 44
Accessing QuWAN Orchestrator............................................................................................................ 45
QVPN..........................................................................................................................................................45
QVPN Settings....................................................................................................................................... 45
Adding a VPN Client...............................................................................................................................48
QVPN Connection Logs......................................................................................................................... 48
8. Security
Security.......................................................................................................................................................50
Firewall................................................................................................................................................... 50
Network Address Translation (NAT)....................................................................................................... 52
Parental Controls........................................................................................................................................ 55
Adding a Parental Control Role..............................................................................................................56
Configuring a Parental Control Role.......................................................................................................56
Deleting a Parental Control Role............................................................................................................57
Adding a Device to a Parental Control Role...........................................................................................57
Deleting a Device from a Parental Control Role.....................................................................................57
9. Support and Other Resources
Support and Other Resources.................................................................................................................... 58
10. Glossary
myQNAPcloud............................................................................................................................................ 59
QNAP ID..................................................................................................................................................... 59
Qfinder Pro................................................................................................................................................. 59
QuRouter.................................................................................................................................................... 59
QuWAN.......................................................................................................................................................59
QuWAN Orchestrator..................................................................................................................................59
11. Notices
Limited Warranty.........................................................................................................................................60
Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................... 60
CE Notice....................................................................................................................................................60
FCC Notice................................................................................................................................................. 61
Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU Article 10.......................................................................... 61
EU RoHS statement................................................................................................................................... 62
ISED Compliance Statement...................................................................................................................... 62
Radiation Exposure Statement................................................................................................................... 62
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1. Preface
About This Guide
This guide provides information on the QNAP QHora-301W router and step-by-step instructions on installing
the hardware. It also provides instructions on basic operations and troubleshooting information.
Audience
This document is intended for consumers and network administrators. This guide assumes that the user has
a basic understanding of network, storage, and backup concepts.
Document Conventions
Symbol Description
Notes provide default configuration settings and other supplementary
information.
Important notes provide information on required configuration settings and other
critical information.
Tips provide recommendations or alternative methods of performing tasks or
configuring settings.
Warnings provide information that, when ignored, may result in potential loss,
injury, or even death.
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2. Product Overview
This chapter provides basic information about the QNAP device.
About the QHora-301W
The QHora-301W is QNAP's first 802.11ax-enabled router that comes with dual 10 GbE ports. The router
features built-in SD-WAN technology to support VPN deployment. The QHora-301W features eight internal
5dBi antennas, four 1 GbE ports, and supports wireless transfer speeds up to 3600 Mbps. You can deploy
the router as a hub or edge using QuWAN, QNAP's software defined-WAN (SD-WAN) technology.
Hardware Specifications
Warning
If your QNAP product has hardware defects, return the product to QNAP or a QNAP-
authorized service center for maintenance or replacement. Any attempt to repair or
perform maintenance procedures on the product by you or an unauthorized third-party
invalidates the warranty.
QNAP is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by unauthorized
modifications and installation of unsupported third-party applications.
For details, see the QNAP Warranty Terms and Conditions.
Tip
Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice. To see the latest
specifications, go to https://www.qnap.com.
Component QHora-301W
Processor
CPU Qualcomm® IPQ8074A Hawkeye 2
Frequency 4-core 2.2 GHz
Architecture ARM Cortex-A53
Memory 1 GB RAM
Flash memory 4 GB eMMC
Network
Gigabit Ethernet ports • 2 x 10 GbE RJ45
• 4 x 1 GbE RJ45
Antenna 8 x 5dBi internal antennas
Total power consumption 418W
External I/O Ports & Expansion Slots
USB ports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
Interface
Buttons • Reset
• WPS
Switches Power
Dimensions
Dimensions (H x W x D) 160 × 528 × 403 mm
(62.99 x 207.87 x 158.66 in)
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Component QHora-301W
Net weight 4.41 kg (9.72 lbs)
Other
Fans Fanless
Operating temperature 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)
Relative humidity Non-condensing relative humidity: 10% to 90%
Mount support 75 x 75 mm VESA mount
(2.95 x 2.95 in)
Software Specifications
Specification Description
System Status and Management • Device connection status
• Device health status
• WAN status
• Wireless status
• Firmware schedule management
Wired Network Management • Recommended WAN port configurations and usage scenarios:
• 1GbE-1 port
• 10GbE-1 port
• 1GbE-1 and 1GbE-2 ports
• WAN/LAN port configuration
• Network port connection status
• IEEE 802.3Q virtual LAN (VLAN)
• IPv4 address routing management
Security • Protocol-based firewall (TCP, UDP, ICMP, TCP+UDP)
• IP address-based firewall rule configuration
• Network Address Management (NAT) and port forwarding
VPN • Remote access support using L2TP, OpenVPN, and QBelt (QNAP
proprietary VPN) protocols
• Client IP pool management
• VPN client management
• Connection logs
• Maximum VPN tunnels: 30
Access Control • Parental control
• Domain Name Filtering (DNS) and content filtering
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Specification Description
System Settings • Backup and restore
• Restart, reset
• Manage audio alerts
• Local account and QNAP ID management
• USB settings: USB device user management, USB usage
overview, FTP server management
QuWAN Configure organization, region, site, device name, and device role
Wireless Specifications
Specification Description
Standards • IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz
• IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz
Operating Frequency 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, 5GHz-2
Speeds AX3600
• 5 GHz (2475 Mbps): 4 x 4 (80 MHz), 2 x 2 (160 MHz)
• 2 GHz (1182 Mbps): 4 x 4 (40 MHz)
Modes • Router mode
• Access point (AP) mode
Guest Wireless Network • 1 x 5 GHz
• 1 x 2.4 GHz
Encryption • WPA (Wireless Protected Access)
• WPA2-PSK
• WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK
• WPA-Enterprise
• WPA2-Enterprise
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Specification Description
Wireless Network Management • Supports IEEE 802.11ax
• Supports MU-MIMO technology
• Supports band steering for dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band)
access points
• Transmission power (high, middle, and low)
• 20/40/80/160 MHz bandwidth
• Auto and custom DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) channels
• RTS/CTS (Request to Send/Clear to Send) functions
• IEEE 802.3Q virtual LAN (VLAN) (Support for wired and wireless
interface)
• Smart connect
• Supports IEEE 802.11r fast roaming
• Wireless scheduler
• Wireless Protected Setup (WPS)
Package Contents
Item Quantity
QHora-301W router 1
AC power adapter 1
Ethernet cable 1
Components
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Front Panel
No. Component No. Component
1 Power LED 4 Gigabit Ethernet activity LEDs
2 10 Gigabit Ethernet Activity LEDs 5 Router status
3 Wireless LED - -
LEDs
LEDs indicate the system status and related information when the device is powered on. The following LED
information applies only when the drive is correctly installed and when the device is connected to the
network or to a host.
For details on the location of the LEDs, see Components.
LED Status Description
Power Green The device is powered on.
System Status Flashes green every 0.5 seconds • The firmware is being
updated.
• The device is restarting.
• The device is being initialized.
• The device is locating another
device.
Green The device is ready.
Red A system error occurred while
powering on the device.
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LED Status Description
1 Gigabit Ethernet activity Green A network connection has been
established.
Orange WAN connection has been
established.
10 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) activity Green A network connection has been
established.
Orange WAN connection has been
established.
Wireless Green Wireless connection has been
established.
Orange Press the WPS button for 3
seconds.
Rear Panel
No. Component No. Component
1 Power input 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ45)
2 WPS button 6 Reset button
3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 7 Power switch
4 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ45) - -
Power Switch
Operation User Action Result
Power on Move the power switch to the on
position
The device powers on.
Power off Move the power switch to the off
position
The device powers off.
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