ReadyNet WR300NQ User manual

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Wireless Router
Quick Start Guide
Rev. 1.0a
Model: WR300NQ

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Step One: Hardware Connection
1. If you have xDSL Broadband internet access, connect your hardware
as shown in the following diagram:
2. If you have Residential Broadband internet access, connect your
hardware as shown in the following diagram:

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After the hardware connections have been completed, check the status of the
LED Indicators using the following table:
LED Indicator Description Normal Status
POWER Power Status Indicator Steady Light
SYS System status Indicator Steady Light or
Slow Flashing
WLAN Wireless Status
Indicator Steady Light or Slow Flashing
WPS Wi-Fi protected status
indicator Steady Light or Flashing When Pairing
WAN Broadband Network
Status Indicator Steady Light or Slow Flashing
LAN Ports 1 - 4 LAN (Local Area Network)
indicator
Steady Light or Slow
Flashing
Note: If the LED indicator is not displaying a “Normal Status” as described in
the table above, please check the associated hardware and connections.
Safety Notice
ŸOperating Position: The device should be placed on a flat horizontal
surface, or secured safely to a wall.
ŸOperate equipment away from heat sources.
ŸProvide good air ventilation.
ŸKeep away from water and damp areas.
ŸDisconnect power from the device during severe thunderstorms.
ŸUse only the included AC power adapter.

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Step Two: Set up the computer
The network settings of your computer operating system must be set to
the following:
ŸObtain an IP address automatically.
ŸObtain DNS Server Address automatically.
2. Type “ http://192.168.1.1 ” in the Address field of your web browser
and press the “Enter” key. A User Name and Password dialog box
will appear. The default User Name is “admin” and the default
password is “admin”, enter the user name and password then click the
“OK” button.
Note: The default wireless IP address for the wireless router is 192.168.1.1,
the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0

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3. After a successful login, the router setting Wizard will appear, click the
“Next” button.
4. Determine which of the three listed ISP access methods is used by your
Internet service provider.
5. Select the Internet Parameter choice, and click the “Next” button.
If you chose Static IP:
If your broadband Internet service provider assigned you a fixed IP
address, enter the Server IP Address, Subnet Mask and DNS parameters
provided by your broadband Internet service provider. C lick the “Next”
button.

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If you chose Dynamic IP:
If your broadband Internet service provider delivers a dynamically
assigned IP address, the wireless router can automatically obtain the IP
address from your broadband Internet service provider. C lick the “Next”
button.
6. Set the wireless parameters:
SSID: Names the wireless router so it can be identified by devices
that access it. The name can contain letters and numbers.
Channel: Choose the wireless channel you wish to use.
Wireless Encryption: Choose the type of encryption you wish to use.
Wireless Password:Choose a password for your wireless network.
You will need to know the password to access your wireless router.
Click “Finished”, and Wait 30 seconds for the configuration to complete.
The wireless router configuration is now complete.

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Step Four: Setting up Your Wireless Devices
Your 802.11x wireless devices must be configured to work with your wireless
router. If you need to set up a computer to access the wireless router, make
sure the computer has an internal or external wireless adapter. Make sure
the wireless adapter drivers have been installed on the computer. If you have
a wireless printer, gaming console or other Wi-Fi enabled device, the drivers
should already be installed in the device.
Refer to the appropriate user guide for instructions on setting up each
wireless device. You will need the SSID and password you assigned the
wireless router.
For each wireless device: Access the setup menu, choose the appropriate
SSID from the list of wireless networks, enter your password, and test the
wireless connection.
Note: To reduce exposure to radio frequency emissions, the wireless router
should be kept at least 20 cm away from people.