Sapido GR297n User manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents........................................................................................................................2
FCC Caution ...............................................................................................................................6
Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................8
1.1 Product Appearance...........................................................................................8
Chapter 2 System and Network Setup.................................................................................9
2.1 Build Network Connection..................................................................................9
2.2 Connecting GR297N .........................................................................................10
2.3 Network setup...................................................................................................10
2.3.1 Windows 2000...........................................................................................10
2.3.2 Windows XP.............................................................................................. 11
2.3.3 Windows Vista / Windows 7......................................................................12
2.4 Router IP Address Lookup................................................................................14
2.4.1 Log into Web GUI......................................................................................15
Chapter 3 Internet Connection ..........................................................................................16
3.1 Using as a broadband router............................................................................16
3.2 Home button menu ...........................................................................................17
3.3 Internet Setup...................................................................................................20
3.3.1 PPPoE.......................................................................................................21
3.3.2 DHCP ........................................................................................................21
3.3.3 Static IP.....................................................................................................23
3.3.4 PPTP.........................................................................................................23
3.3.5 L2TP .........................................................................................................25
3.3.6 WiFi ISP....................................................................................................26
3.3.7 3.5G ..........................................................................................................26
3.3.8 Smartphone ..............................................................................................27
3.3.9 LTE............................................................................................................29
3.4 AP.....................................................................................................................29
3.5 WiFi AP .............................................................................................................30
Chapter 4 GUI Function Setup...........................................................................................32
4.1 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................32
4.1.1 Auto upgrade............................................................................................32
4.1.2 Manual upgrade........................................................................................32
4.2 Parental Control................................................................................................33
4.2.1 URL Filtering.............................................................................................33
4.2.2 MAC Filter Schedule .................................................................................34
4.2.3 Wireless Schedule ....................................................................................36
4.3 Office Control ...................................................................................................36

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4.3.1 Multiple AP................................................................................................37
4.3.2 Wireless Access Control...........................................................................38
4.3.3 IP Filtering ................................................................................................38
4.3.4 IP Binding.................................................................................................39
4.3.5 QoS...........................................................................................................40
4.4 File Menu..........................................................................................................41
4.4.1 Samba Storage .........................................................................................41
4.4.2 FTP server ................................................................................................41
4.5 Webcam server.................................................................................................43
4.6 VPN Server .......................................................................................................44
4.7 DoS ...................................................................................................................45
4.8 Remote Management........................................................................................47
4.9 Status................................................................................................................48
4.10 Factory Default .................................................................................................52
4.11 Reboot ..............................................................................................................52
4.12 Logout ..............................................................................................................52
Chapter 5 Advance Setup..................................................................................................54
5.1 Internet Mode....................................................................................................54
5.1.1 Internet Setup...........................................................................................54
5.1.2 AP .............................................................................................................54
5.1.3 WiFi AP .....................................................................................................54
5.1.4 WiFi ISP....................................................................................................54
5.2 IP Config...........................................................................................................54
5.2.1 WAN..........................................................................................................54
5.2.1.1 PPPoE.................................................................................................................................54
5.2.1.2 DHCP ...................................................................................................................................56
5.2.1.3 Static IP...............................................................................................................................56
5.2.1.4 PPTP....................................................................................................................................57
5.2.1.5 L2TP.....................................................................................................................................59
5.2.1.6 3.5G......................................................................................................................................60
5.2.1.7 Smartphone.......................................................................................................................61
5.2.1.8 LTE .......................................................................................................................................62
5.2.2 LAN...........................................................................................................64
5.2.3 DDNS ........................................................................................................65
5.3 IPv6 Config .......................................................................................................66
5.4 Wireless............................................................................................................68
5.4.1 Basic Settings...........................................................................................68
5.4.2 Advanced Settings....................................................................................70

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5.4.3 Security ....................................................................................................71
5.4.4 Access Control .........................................................................................73
5.4.5 WPS..........................................................................................................73
5.4.6 WDS..........................................................................................................75
5.4.7 Schedule...................................................................................................79
5.5 NAT ...................................................................................................................79
5.5.1 DMZ ..........................................................................................................79
5.5.2 Virtual Server............................................................................................79
5.6 AirCloud Storage ..............................................................................................81
5.7 AirCloud Monitor ..............................................................................................81
5.8 VPN Server .......................................................................................................81
5.9 Firewall.............................................................................................................81
5.9.1 DoS ...........................................................................................................81
5.5.2 QoS ..............................................................................................................82
5.5.3 Port Filtering.............................................................................................83
5.5.4 IP Filtering ................................................................................................84
5.5.5 Mac Filter Schedule ..................................................................................84
5.5.6 URL Filtering.............................................................................................84
5.5.7 IP Binding.................................................................................................84
5.5.8 VLAN.........................................................................................................84
5.10 System..............................................................................................................85
5.10.1 Wake on Lan.............................................................................................85
5.10.2 Change Password.....................................................................................86
5.10.3 Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................................86
5.10.4 ProfilesSave.............................................................................................86
5.10.5 Remote Management................................................................................89
5.10.6 Time Zone.................................................................................................89
5.10.7 UpnP.........................................................................................................89
5.10.8 Route Setup..............................................................................................90
5.10.9 VPN Passthough.......................................................................................92
5.10.10 Wan Type Auto Detection..........................................................................92
Chapter 6 Q & A ................................................................................................................94
6.1 Installation........................................................................................................94
6.2 LED...................................................................................................................94
6.3 IP Address ........................................................................................................94
6.4 OS Setting.........................................................................................................95
6.5 GR297N Setup ..................................................................................................97
6.6 Wireless LAN ....................................................................................................98

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6.7 Support........................................................................................................... 100
6.8 Others............................................................................................................. 101
Chapter 7 Appendices..................................................................................................... 102
7.1 Operating Systems......................................................................................... 102
7.2 Brow sers ........................................................................................................ 102
7.3 Communications Regulation Information....................................................... 102

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FCC Caution
FCC Part 15.19 Caution:
1. This device complies withPart 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmfulinterference and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation
2. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating inconjunction
withanyotherantennaor transmitter.
3. Changes or modifications to this unit not expresslyapproved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user authorityto operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction withany other
antennaortransmitter.
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction withany other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Statement in User’s Manual (for calss B)
FCC Section 15.105
“Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement”
This equipment has beentested and found to complywith the limits for a lass B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 byone or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or anexperienced radio/TV technician for help.
CE Statement of Conformity
Our product has been tested in typical configuration by Ecom Sertech Corp and was found to
comply with the essential requirement of “Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws
of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility” (89/336/EEC; 92/31/EEC;
93/68/EEC)

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 ProductAppearance
LED Indicator Status Description:
LED
Function
Color
Status
Description
Power indication
Green
On Power is being applied to this product
System status
&
WPS status
Green
On Systemis ready to work
Blinking
120ms
Reset / Firmware update in progress
WPS function in progress
Wireless activity
Green
On Wireless is active
Blinking
30ms
Wireless Tx/Rx activity
WAN port activity
Green
On 1000Mbps Ethernet is connected
Blinking
30ms 1000Mbps Ethernet Tx/Rx activity
Green
On 10/100Mbps Ethernet is connected
Blinking
120ms 10/100Mbps Ethernet Tx/Rx activity
LAN port activity
Green
On 1000Mbps Ethernet is connected
Blinking
30ms
1000Mbps Ethernet Tx/Rx activity
Green
On 10/100Mbps Ethernet is connected
Blinking
120ms
10/100Mbps Ethernet Tx/Rx activity

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Chapter 2 System and Network Setup
The GR297n provides many Internet connecting ways, including Gigabit Ethernet and
802.11n Wi-Fi / 3.5G , to meet different users’need. GR297n has intelligent Plug-n-Play and
can detect user’s environment to make connecting Internet more easily..
GR297n has firewall and WEP/WPA/WPS to make the network environment more secure
when many devices are sharing bandwidth. It is designed for home user and business user
and is a secure, reliable, easy-to-use network solution.
GR297n has Green AP function. When it is standby, system will save power. It also supports
IEEE 802.3az standard and saving 80% power in Ethernet part
High Power WiFi
By increasing the transmission power of WiFi, the wireless WiFi has a wider coverage than
the average and better connection quality.
Green AP Power-saving function
WhenWireless and CPU are full loading, the output power of wireless and CPU will reach
maximum. WhenWireless and CPU are standby, system will decrease the output power of
wireless and CPU. System will enable this function automatically without any setup by user.
This function will decrease the temperature and enlarge the battery life.
IEEE 802.3az supported
First, it detects link status, allowing each port on the switch to power down into a standby or
‘sleep’ mode when a connected device, such as a computer, is not active. Second, it detects
cable length and adjusts the power accordingly.
USB File Sharing
GR297n has 2 USB 2.0 port to connect external hard disk or flash driver. User can easily
share files through the built-in Samba Server functionality.
Gigabit Ethernet
GR297n has Gigabit Ethernet and is 10X faster than normal Ethernet.
2.1 Build Network Connection
Administrator can manage the settings for WAN, LAN, Wireless Network, NTP, password,
VPN, Firewall, etc.

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Please confirm the network environment or the purpose before setting this product.
2.2 Connecting GR297N
Prepare the followings before the connection:
PC or Notebook for setup
Ethernet cable
1. Make sure you are under “Router Mode”.
2. Connect GR297N to xDSL/ Cable modem with the Ethernet cable, WAN to LAN.
3. Turn on your Computer.
2.3 Network setup
After the network connection is built, the next step is setup the router with proper network
parameters, so it can work properly in your network environment. Before you connect to the
wireless router and start configuration procedures, your computer must be able to get an IP
address from the wireless router automatically (use dynamic IP address). If it’s set to use
static IP address, or you’re unsure, please follow the below instructions to configure your
computer with dynamic IP address:
If the operating system of your computer is….
Windows 2000 - please go to section 2.3.1
Windows XP - please go to section 2.3.2
Windows Vista/Win7 - please go to section 2.3.3
2.3.1 Windows 2000