ReadyNet WR300NQ User manual

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WR300NQ
Wireless Broadband Router
User Guide
Ver. 1.0b
October 2011

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Contents
Included Items...................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 1: User's Guide ....................................................................................................................5
1.1 Purpose................................................................................................................................5
1.2 User's Guide Overview .......................................................................................................5
Chapter 2: Overview .........................................................................................................................6
2.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................6
2.2 Features and Specifications.................................................................................................6
2.2.1 Features ....................................................................................................................6
2.2.2 Product Specifications..............................................................................................7
Chapter 3: Hardware Installation ......................................................................................................8
3.1 Panel Layout .......................................................................................................................8
3.1.1 Panel Layout ............................................................................................................8
3.1.2 Rear Panel ................................................................................................................8
3.2 System Requirements..........................................................................................................9
3.3 Installation Environment.....................................................................................................9
3.4 Hardware Installation Procedure.........................................................................................9
3.4.1 Wired Network Installation ......................................................................................9
3.4.2 Wireless Network Installation ................................................................................10
Chapter 4: Configuration Guide......................................................................................................10
4.1 Access the Configuration Menu........................................................................................10
4.2 Setup Wizard .....................................................................................................................12
4.3 Wireless.............................................................................................................................15
4.3.1 Basic.......................................................................................................................15
4.3.2 Advanced................................................................................................................15
4.3.3 Security ..................................................................................................................17
4.3.4 Access Control .......................................................................................................17
4.3.5 WDS.......................................................................................................................18
4.3.6 WPS .......................................................................................................................19
4.3.7 Site Survey .............................................................................................................20
4.4 WAN Setting .....................................................................................................................20
4.4.1 Basic.......................................................................................................................20
4.4.2 WAN Advanced......................................................................................................21
4.4.3 Upload/Download Bandwidth................................................................................22
4.5 LAN ..................................................................................................................................22
4.5.1 LAN .......................................................................................................................22
4.5.2 Static DHCP...........................................................................................................24
4.5.3 DHCP Client ..........................................................................................................24
4.7 Security .............................................................................................................................26
4.7.1 Port filter ................................................................................................................26
4.7.2 MAC filter..............................................................................................................27

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4.7.3 IP filter ...................................................................................................................27
4.7.4 URL filter ...............................................................................................................28
4.7.5 Firewall ..................................................................................................................28
4.8 Service...............................................................................................................................29
4.8.1 DMZ.......................................................................................................................29
4.8.2 Virtual Server .........................................................................................................29
4.8.3 DDNS.....................................................................................................................30
4.8.4 NTP ........................................................................................................................31
4.9 Management......................................................................................................................32
4.9.1 System Mode..........................................................................................................32
4.9.2 Save & Upload .......................................................................................................33
4.9.3 Upgrade..................................................................................................................33
4.9.4 Password ................................................................................................................34
4.9.5 Reboot ....................................................................................................................34
4.9.6 System Log ............................................................................................................34
5.0 Status.................................................................................................................................35
5.1.1 System Status .........................................................................................................35
5.1.2 Statistics .................................................................................................................36
Chapter 6: Wireless Overview ........................................................................................................38
6.1 ReadyNet WLAN Information..........................................................................................38
6.2 What is a Wireless Network..............................................................................................38
6.3 How does a wireless network work?.................................................................................38
Chapter 7: Frequently Asked Questions..........................................................................................39

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Included Items
Carefully open the box and remove the contents. Your ReadyNet WR300NQ Wireless Router
should include the following items:
1- WR300NQ wireless router
1- External power adapter
1- Ethernet cable
1- Quick start guide
Note: If the product is found to be damaged or if any of the listed parts are missing, please contact
the dealer where the product was purchased.

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Chapter 1: User's Guide
Thank you for purchasing the ReadyNet WR300NQ Wireless Broadband Router! The
WR300NQ router is designed for SOHO (small office and home office) use and provides many of
the features and functions you expect in a mainstream broadband router. The router features
network security defense and filtering capabilities allowing you greater security and safety within
your SOHO network. The router provides the latest encryption and other security mechanisms
including WPA2. WPS allows you to connect to wireless devices more conveniently with the
push of a button. The WR300NQ router provides an enjoyable internet experience while
providing the peace of mind of having a secure product. The WR300NQ router functions as a
wireless AP (access point) using the IEEE 802.11n standard, but it is also backwards compatible
with 802.11b and 802.11g. The WR300NQ router supports a 802.11n 2T2R dual stream
connection allowing combined data rate up to 300Mbps. The WR300NQ Wireless Router
features a Quick Setup Wizard that helps you quickly configure the router for operation.
Advanced menus provide manual setup of advanced settings for those requiring a more complex
configuration. Before setting up your new WR300NQ Wireless Router, please read this manual
carefully to help you understand the features and functions of this product.
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this manual is to help you become familiar with and the proper setup and use
of your WR300NQ Wireless Router.
1.2 User's Guide Overview
Chapter I: Introduction: An introduction to the WR300NQ router.
Chapter II: Product Overview: A description of the main features and specifications of the router.
Chapter III: Hardware installation: Provides a guide for the router hardware installation.
Chapter IV: Configuration Guide: Assist with configuring the router's basic network parameters
and advanced features.

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Chapter 2: Overview
Thank you for purchasing the WR300NQ Wireless Router. This manual will assist you with
the installation and use this product.
2.1 Introduction
WR300NQ Wireless Broadband Router features an integrated firewall, router, wired and
wireless network connectivity. The wireless features are based on the IEEE 802.11n standard.
The WR300NQ router can extend your wireless network range and provide stable connection rates
up to 150Mbps. It is also backwards compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g
standards. Multiple encryption mechanisms help ensure secure data transmission in your
wireless network. A powerful firewall provides security against threats from outside networks
and helps prevent viruses. Menu driven settings allow for quick network setup to provide:
high-speed computer and Internet connection, file transfer, printer sharing, video and audio
streaming, gaming and other communications services.
2.2 Features and Specifications
2.2.1 Features
Meets the IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards.
Supports CSMA / CA, CSMA / CD, TCP / IP, PPPoE, DHCP, ICMP, and NAT protocols.
Provides one WAN port, four LAN ports: 10/100M self-adaptive, and automatic rollover
support.
Router is both accessible via wireless and hard wired cabling.
Supports transmission rates up to 150Mbps.
Offers three operating modes: Bridging Mode, Gateway Mode and Wireless ISP Mode.
Supports Quality of Service (QoS)-802.11e, WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia).
Support WDS (Wireless Distribution Service) repeater functionality allowing for wireless
network expansion.
Support NAT / NAPT IP Sharing, Wide Area Network support: PPPoE / Static IP / DHCP.
Supports virtual server, DMZ host.
Supports WPS push-button encryption.
Supports the latest 64/128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK wireless security standards.
Supports UPnP and DDNS functions.
Built-in DHCP server and built-in firewall.
Provides system security log and traffic statistics.
Remote Web management and configuration in Chinese and English.
Provides a Web management page with a factory settings reset option.
External power adapter.

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2.2.2 Product Specifications
Model WR300NQ
Supported standards and protocols
IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, CSMA/CA,
CSMA/CD, TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, PPPoE
Port
WAN 1- 10/100M Adaptive RJ45 Port
LAN
4- 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Ports
Wireless
Parameters
Frequency range 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz
Transmission rate
11n: 150/270/243/216/162/108/81/54/27 Mbps
135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5 Mbps
130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13 Mbps
65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5 Mbps
IEEE 802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps
(adaptive)
IEEE 802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps (adaptive)
Number of working channels 11
Spread Spectrum Technology DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
Data modulation
DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK and FDM
(BPSK/QPSK/16-QAM/64-QAM)
Sensitivity @ PER
(packet error rate)
150M ： -68dBm@10% PER ； 150M ：
-68dBm@10% PER ；
108M ： -68dBm@10% PER ； 54M ： -68dBm@10%
PER
11M ： -85dBm@8% PER ； 6M ： -88dBm@10%
PER
1M ： -90dBm@8% PER ； (Typical)
Transmission distance
(approximate)
Interior up to 120 meters
Outdoors up to 360 meters
(varies depending on router placement)
RF power
16 dBm EIRP
Antenna 2- 5 dBi high-gain omnidirectional fixed antennas
Network Media
10 Base-T: 3 Class 3 and above, or UTP 100
Base-TX: class 5 UTP
LED
indication
WAN Link / Activity (Connection)
LAN Link / Activity (Connection)

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Other Power, WPS
Dimensions (L × W × H) (mm) 168 x 117 x 33 (mm)
Chapter 3: Hardware Installation
3.1 Panel Layout
3.1.1 Panel Layout
LED Indicators
Name Action Description
Power LED Off No electric power
On (Solid) Router is powered
SYS LED Off Faulty
On (Flashing) Router Working properly
WLAN LED Off Wireless functionality not enabled
On (Solid or Flashing) Wireless is enabled
WPS LED On (Flashing) WPS search initiated
Off WPS normal operation
WAN / LAN LED’s
Link/Activity
Off Port is not connected equipment
On (Solid) Port is connected to a device
On (Flashing) Port is receiving and sending data
3.1.2 Rear Panel
1) Power (power jack): This jack connects to the included power supply.
Note: You must use the supplied power supply; if you use a different power supply you may
permanently damage the router.
2) 1- WAN Port (RJ-45): The WAN port connects to your Cable modem, xDSL modem, or
another Ethernet connection that provides your Internet service. Connection is made using
a standard Ethernet cable.
3) 4- LAN Ports (RJ-45): The LAN ports can be used where a wired Ethernet connection is
possible. The LAN ports can connect to an Ethernet hub, switch or other Ethernet enabled
device on the network.
4) Reset Button: If you have password protected your router and have forgotten the password,
or if you would like to set your router back to the factory defaults; press and hold the reset
button for about 8 seconds. The SYS light will go off, the system will re- restart, and the

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system will be configured with the factory default settings.*
5) WPS button: Selects WPS setup mode when adding a WPS enabled device to your wireless
network. When adding WPS enabled devices to your network, you can use this push button
and the push button on the WPS enabled wireless device to link them together and provide a
secure connection.
6) Antenna Interface: Two high-gain omnidirectional antennas are provided. The antennas are
permanently connected to the case of the wireless router and cannot be removed without
damage to the router.
*-Note: After resetting the router, make sure the router fully re-boots before turning off the
power, otherwise the router might not reconfigure to the factory default settings.
3.2 System Requirements
Broadband Internet service: xDSL Modem, Cable Modem, Fiber Optic Modem, Ethernet, etc.
Personal computer to configure the router. During router configuration this computer must be
connected to a router LAN port using an Ethernet cable.
TCP / IP networking software (Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/VISTA/7 or other)
Internet Explorer 5.0 or newer.
3.3 Installation Environment
Installation environment requirements:
Place the router horizontally on a flat surface.
Adjust the antennas to point in the vertical direction.
Avoid placing the router near heaters or other heat producing devices.
Do not place the router in dirty or damp locations.
Routers recommended environment:
Ambient Room Temperature: 10° to 40° Centigrade
Humidity: 5% to 90% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing)
3.4 Hardware Installation Procedure
3.4.1 Wired Network Installation
The following procedure will assist with setup of one to four wired network connections:
1) Establish a LAN connection: Connect one end of a network cable to one of the four router
LAN port’s and connect the other end of the network cable to an Ethernet hub, Ethernet
switch or directly to the LAN port of a computer.

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2) Repeat step 1 for up an additional three LAN connections.
3) Establish a WAN connection: Connect one end of a network cable to the router WAN port,
connect the other end of the network cable to an xDSL Modem, Cable Modem, Fiber Optic
Modem or Ethernet WAN system.
4) Provide power to the router: Connect the barrel connector on the power supply cord to the
back of the router. Plug the power supply into a functional electrical outlet. The router
should start up automatically after about 30 seconds.
3.4.2 Wireless Network Installation
The following procedure will assist with setup of one or more wireless network connections:
1) Establish a WAN connection: Connect one end of a network cable to the router WAN port,
connect the other end of the network cable to an xDSL Modem, Cable Modem, Fiber Optic
Modem or Ethernet WAN system.
2) Provide power to the router: Connect the barrel connector of the power supply to the back of
the router. Plug the wall outlet into a functional electrical outlet. The router should start up
automatically.
3) Connect a personal computer directly to one of the router LAN ports using an Ethernet cable.
the router
5) Configure the router following the steps given in chapter 4. Make sure you assign a SSID,
set up the security and assign a password. You will need the SSID and password to add
wireless devices to the wireless network.
6) After configuring the router it should now be ready to add wireless devices to the network.
7) Go to each 802.11x enabled PC or internet appliance, set the wireless settings using the user
guide for each product. You will need to select the proper SSID name from the list of
available routers, and then enter the wireless password you set up in the router.
8) Repeat the previous step for each additional wireless device you wish to add to the network.
Chapter 4: Configuration Guide
4.1 Access the Configuration Menu
Connect a personal computer directly to one of the four LAN ports of the router using an
Ethernet cable.
Run Internet Explorer ( ) or other internet browser software on the PC.
You can gain direct access to the router configuration menu by entering the following IP
address in the internet browser and press return: http:// 192.168.1.1.