Repotec RP-WR5822 User manual

802.11ac WLAN Router User’s Manual
802.11ac
WLAN Router
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1Introduction..........................................................9
Features................................................................................9
Device Requirements...........................................................9
Using this Document...........................................................10
Notational conventions ................................................10
Typographical conventions..........................................10
Special messages........................................................10
Getting Support...................................................................10
2Getting to know the device................................11
Computer / System requirements......................................11
Package Contents ..............................................................11
LED meanings & activations ..............................................12
Front Panel...................................................................12
Rear and Right Panel and bottom Side......................12
3Computer configurations under
different OS, to obtain IP address
automatically...................................................14
For Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP.................................14
For Windows Vista-32/64 ...................................................18
For Windows 7-32/64..........................................................23
For Windows 8/8.1-32/64 ...................................................28
For Windows 10-32/64 .......................................................34
4Connecting your device.....................................38
Connecting the Hardware...................................................38
5Utility CD execution...........................................40
Connecting the Hardware...................................................40
WAN Interface Setup..........................................................42
Wireless Configuration - 5GHz...........................................46
Wireless Configuration - 2.4GHz........................................47
Wireless Connection...........................................................50
6What the Internet/WAN access of your
own Network now is .......................................52
Internet/WAN access is the DHCP client...........................54
Internet/WAN access is the Static IP .................................55
Internet/WAN access is the PPPoE client .........................56
7Getting Started with the Web pages.................58
Accessing the Web pages..................................................58
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Testing your Setup..............................................................61
Default device settings........................................................61
8Quick Setup.......................................................63
Operation Mode Setup .......................................................64
Gateway.......................................................................64
Wireless ISP.................................................................65
WAN Interface Setup..........................................................66
Static IP........................................................................67
DHCP Client.................................................................68
PPPoE..........................................................................69
PPTP............................................................................70
L2TP.............................................................................70
Wireless 5GHz Basic Settings............................................72
AP (Access Point)........................................................73
Client ............................................................................74
WDS (Wireless Distribution System)...........................75
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) only...................78
AP (Access Point) + WDS (Wireless
Distribution System) .................................................79
Wireless 5GHz Security Setup...........................................80
Configuring WEP 64bit ASCII (5
characters) security..................................................82
Configuring WEP 64bit Hex (10 characters)
security......................................................................83
Configuring WEP 128bit ASCII (13
characters) security..................................................84
Configuring WEP 128bit Hex (26
characters) security..................................................85
Configuring WPA2 (AES) HEX (64
characters) security..................................................87
Configuring WPA2 (Mixed) Passphrase
security......................................................................88
Configuring WPA2 (Mixed) HEX (64
characters) security..................................................89
Wireless 2.4GHz Basic Settings.........................................90
AP (Access Point)........................................................91
Client ............................................................................92
WDS (Wireless Distribution System)...........................93
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) only...................96
AP (Access Point) + WDS (Wireless
Distribution System) .................................................97
Wireless 2.4GHz Security Setup........................................98
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Configuring WEP 64bit ASCII (5
characters) security................................................100
Configuring WEP 64bit Hex (10 characters)
security....................................................................101
Configuring WEP 128bit ASCII (13
characters) security................................................102
Configuring WEP 128bit Hex (26
characters) security................................................103
Configuring WPA2 (AES) HEX (64
characters) security................................................105
Configuring WPA2 (Mixed) Passphrase
security....................................................................106
Configuring WPA2 (Mixed) HEX (64
characters) security................................................107
9Operation Mode ..............................................108
Setting Operation Mode....................................................108
10 Wireless Network - wlan1(5GHz)....................109
Basic Settings ...................................................................109
Advanced Settings............................................................112
Security..............................................................................113
WEP + Encryption Key..............................................116
WEP + Use 802.1x Authentication............................118
WPA2/WPA Mixed + Personal (Pre-
Shared Key)............................................................120
WPA2/WPA Mixed + Enterprise (RADIUS)..............121
Access Control..................................................................123
Allow Listed................................................................124
Deny Listed ................................................................125
WDS settings ....................................................................126
Configure WDS (Wireless Distribution
System) only...........................................................127
Configure AP (Access Point) + WDS
(Wireless Distribution System)...............................132
Site Survey........................................................................137
Configure Wireless ISP + Wireless client +
Site Survey .............................................................138
WPS..................................................................................143
Introduction of WPS...................................................144
Supported WPS features...........................................145
AP mode.....................................................................145
AP as Enrollee ...........................................................145
AP as Registrar..........................................................145
AP as Proxy ...............................................................145
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Infrastructure-Client mode.........................................146
Instructions of AP’s and Client’s operations..............146
Wireless Basic Settings - wlan1 page.......................147
Operations of AP - AP being an enrollee.........................148
Operations of AP - AP being a registrar...........................162
AP mode.....................................................................162
Push Button method..................................................166
Wireless Schedule............................................................170
11 Wireless Network – wlan2(2.4GHz)................171
Basic Settings ...................................................................171
Advanced Settings............................................................174
Security..............................................................................175
WEP + Encryption Key..............................................177
WEP + Use 802.1x Authentication............................179
WPA2/WPA Mixed + Personal (Pre-
Shared Key)............................................................180
WPA2/WPA Mixed + Enterprise (RADIUS)..............181
Access Control..................................................................183
Allow Listed................................................................184
Deny Listed ................................................................185
WDS settings ....................................................................186
Configure WDS (Wireless Distribution
System) only...........................................................187
Configure AP (Access Point) + WDS
(Wireless Distribution System)...............................192
Site Survey........................................................................197
Configure Wireless ISP + Wireless client +
Site Survey .............................................................198
WPS..................................................................................203
Introduction of WPS...................................................204
Supported WPS features...........................................205
AP mode.....................................................................205
AP as Enrollee ...........................................................205
AP as Registrar..........................................................205
AP as Proxy ...............................................................205
Infrastructure-Client mode.........................................206
Instructions of AP’s and Client’s operations..............206
Wireless Basic Settings - wlan1 page.......................207
Operations of AP - AP being an enrollee.........................208
Operations of AP - AP being a registrar...........................222
AP mode.....................................................................222
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Push Button method..................................................226
Wireless Schedule............................................................230
12 LAN Interface ..................................................231
LAN Interface Setup .........................................................231
Changing the LAN IP address and subnet
mask ..............................................................................233
Show Client.......................................................................236
13 WAN Interface.................................................237
Configuring Static IP connection......................................241
Configuring DHCP Client connection...............................243
Configuring PPPoE connection........................................245
Configuring PPTP connection..........................................247
Configuring L2TP connection...........................................250
Clone MAC Address.........................................................252
14 IPV6.................................................................255
IPV6 WAN SETTING........................................................255
IPV6 LAN SETTING.........................................................256
RADVD..............................................................................257
TUNNEL (6 OVER 4)........................................................258
15 Port Filtering....................................................259
Port filtering for TCP port 80.............................................260
Port filtering for UDP port 53.............................................261
16 IP Filtering .......................................................263
IP filtering for TCP with specified IP.................................264
IP filtering for UDP with specified IP.................................266
IP filtering for both TCP and UDP with
specified IP....................................................................268
17 MAC Filtering...................................................270
MAC filtering for specified MAC Address.........................271
18 Port Forwarding...............................................273
Port Forwarding for TCP with specified IP.......................275
Port Forwarding for UDP with specified IP.......................276
19 URL Filtering ...................................................278
URL filtering for specified URL Address...........................279
20 DMZ.................................................................281
DMZ Host IP Address.......................................................281
21 VLAN...............................................................283
22 QoS.................................................................284
23 Status..............................................................285
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24 Statistics..........................................................287
25 Dynamic DNS..................................................288
Configure DynDNS...........................................................290
Configure TZO..................................................................293
26 Time Zone Setting...........................................295
SNTP Server and SNTP Client Configuration
settings...........................................................................295
27 TR-069 CONFIG.............................................297
28 Denial-of-Service.............................................298
Denial-of-Service...............................................................298
29 Log...................................................................300
System Log.......................................................................300
30 Firmware Update.............................................303
About firmware versions...................................................303
Manually updating firmware..............................................303
31 Save/Reload Settings......................................305
Save Settings to File.........................................................305
Load Settings from File.....................................................307
Resetting to Defaults.........................................................309
32 Password.........................................................312
Setting your username and password.............................312
AConfiguring your Computers...........................314
Configuring Ethernet PCs.................................................314
Before you begin........................................................314
Windows® XP PCs....................................................314
Windows 2000 PCs ...................................................314
Windows Me PCs ......................................................316
Windows 95, 98 PCs .................................................316
Windows NT 4.0 workstations...................................317
Assigning static Internet information to
your PCs.................................................................317
BIP Addresses, Network Masks, and
Subnets ........................................................319
IP Addresses.....................................................................319
Structure of an IP address.........................................319
Network classes.........................................................319
Subnet masks ...................................................................320
CUPnP Control Point Software on
Windows ME/XP...........................................322
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UPnP Control Point Software on Windows ME...............322
UPnP Control Point Software on Windows XP
with Firewall...................................................................323
SSDP requirements...................................................323
DTroubleshooting...............................................326
Troubleshooting Suggestions...........................................326
Diagnosing Problem using IP Utilities..............................328
ping.............................................................................328
nslookup.....................................................................328
EGlossary..........................................................330
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1 Introduction
Congratulations on becoming the owner of the Wireless
Gateway. You will now be able to access the Internet using your
high-speed xDSL/Cable modem connection.
This User Guide will show you how to connect your Wireless
Gateway, and how to customize its configuration to get the most
out of your new product.
Features
The list below contains the main features of the device and may
be useful to users with knowledge of networking protocols. If
you are not an experienced user, the chapters throughout this
guide will provide you with enough information to get the most
out of your device.
Features include:
•10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet router to provide Internet
connectivity to all computers on your LAN
•Network address translation (NAT) functions to provide
security for your LAN
•Network configuration through DHCP Server and DHCP
Client
•Services including IP route and DNS configuration, RIP,
and IP
•Supports remote software upgrades
•User-friendly configuration program accessed via a web
browser
•User-friendly configuration program accessed via
EasySetup program
The Wireless Gateway has the internal Ethernet switch
allows for a direct connection to a 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet
network via an RJ-45 interface, with LAN connectivity for
both the Wireless Gateway and a co-located PC or other
Ethernet-based device.
Device Requirements
In order to use the Wireless Gateway, you must have the
following:
•One RJ-45 Broadband Internet connection via cable
modem or xDSL modem
•Instructions from your ISP on what type of Internet access
you will be using, and the addresses needed to set up access
•One or more computers each containing an Ethernet card
(10/100/1000Base-T network interface card (NIC))
•TCP/IP protocol for each PC
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•For system configuration using the supplied
a. web-based program: a web browser such as Internet
Explorer v4 or later, or Netscape v4 or later. Note that
version 4 of each browser is the minimum version
requirement – for optimum display quality, use Internet
Explorer v5, or Netscape v6.1
b. EasySetup program: Graphical User Interface
Note
You do not need to use a hub or switch in order to connect more
than one Ethernet PC to your device. Instead, you can connect
up to four Ethernet PCs directly to your device using the ports
labeled Ethernet on the rear panel.
Using this Document
Notational conventions
•Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in the text
and also in the glossary.
•For brevity, the Wireless Gateway is referred to as “the device”.
•The term LAN refers to a group of Ethernet-connected
computers at one site.
Typographical conventions
•Italic text is used for items you select from menus and drop-
down lists and the names of displayed web pages.
•Bold text is used for text strings that you type when prompted
by the program, and to emphasize important points.
Special messages
This document uses the following icons to draw your attention to
specific instructions or explanations.
Note
Provides clarifying or non-essential information on the current
topic.
Definition
Explains terms or acronyms that may be unfamiliar to many
readers. These terms are also included in the Glossary.
WARNING
Provides messages of high importance, including messages
relating to personal safety or system integrity.
Getting Support
Supplied by:
Helpdesk Number:
Website:
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2 Getting to know the device
Computer / System requirements
•Pentium 200MHZ processor or above
•Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows
XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
and Windows 10
•64MB of RAM or above
•25MB free disk space
Package Contents
1. 802.11ac WLAN Router
2. CD-ROM (Manual & QIG)
3. Quick Installation Guide
4. Ethernet Cable (RJ-45)
5. Power Adapter
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LED meanings & activations
Front Panel
The front panel contains lights called Light Emitting Diodes
(LEDs) that indicate the status of the unit.
Figure 1: Front Panel and LEDs
Label
Color
Function
POWER green On: device is powered on
Off: device is powered off
WAN green On: WAN link established and active
Off: No LAN link
Blink: Valid Ethernet packet being transferred
WLAN green On: WLAN link established and active
Blink: Valid Wireless packet being transferred
WPS green Off: WPS link isn’t established and active
Blink: Valid WPS packet being transferred
LAN
1/2/3/4 green On: LAN link established and active
Off: No LAN link
Blink: Valid Ethernet packet being transferred
Rear and Right Panel and bottom Side
The rear and right panel and bottom side contains a Restore
Defaults button, the ports for the unit's data and power
connections.
Figure 2: Rear Panel Connections
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Figure 3: Right Panel Connections
Label Function
ANTENNA 2 fixed Antenna
ON/OFF SWITCH Power on/off the device
POWER Connects to the supplied power adaptor
LAN 4/3/2/1 Connects the device via LAN Ethernet to up to 4 PCs
WAN Connects the device via WAN Ethernet to xDSL / Cable
Modem
WPS
Press this button for at least 3 full seconds and
the WPS LED will flash to start WPS.
Now go to the wireless adapter or device and
press its WPS button. Make sure to press the
button within 120 seconds (2 minutes) after
pressing the router's WPS button.
WLAN
Press this button for at least 3 full second to
turn off/on wireless signals
RESET Reset button. RESET the 802.11ac WLAN router to its
default settings.
Press this button for at least 6 full seconds to RESET
device to its default settings.
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3 Computer configurations under different OS,
to obtain IP address automatically
Before starting the 802.11ac WLAN Router configuration,
please kindly configure the PC computer as below, to have
automatic IP address / DNS Server.
For Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP
Click on "Start" -> "Control Panel" (in Classic View). In the Control Panel, double click on
"Network Connections" to continue.
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Single RIGHT click on "Local Area connection", then click "Properties".
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Double click on "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)".
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Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically"
then click on "OK" to continue.
Click "Show icon in notification area when connected" (see screen image in 3. above) then
Click on "OK" to complete the setup procedures.
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For Windows Vista-32/64
1. Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” -> “View network
status and tasks”.
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In the Manage network connections, click on “Manage network connections” to continue.
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Single RIGHT click on "Local Area connection", then click "Properties".
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