Sitecom WL-328 User manual

WL-328
300N concurrent dual band
Router
(802.11bgn draft 2.0)

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User Manual
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
1 KEY FEATURES.................................................................................. 4
2 PACKAGE CONTENTS.........................................................................
3 PRODUCT LAYOUT ............................................................................ 6
4 NETWORK + SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................................. 9
WL-328 PLACEMENT ......................................................................... 9
6 SETUP LAN, WAN ............................................................................ 10
7 PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP (WINDOWS XP) ............................. 11
8 BRING UP THE WL-328 ................................................................... 13
9 INITIAL SETUP WL-328 .................................................................. 13
10 CONFIGURATION WIZARD.............................................................. 21
11 WIRELESS SETTINGS ...................................................................... 23
12 FIREWALL SETTINGS ...................................................................... 33
13 ADVANCED SETTINGS ..................................................................... 39
14 TOOLBOX SETTINGS ....................................................................... 49
Revision:1.0

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the WL-328 Wireless Network roadband
Router. The WL-328 is compliant with draft 802.11n v 2.0 up to 6 times faster
than standard 802.11g based routers while still being compatible with
802.11g & 802.11b gadgets. The WL-328 is not only a Wireless Access Point,
but also doubles as a 4-port full-duplex Switch that connects your wired-
Ethernet devices together at.
At 300 Mbps wireless transmission rate, the Access Point built into the Router
uses advanced MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) technology to transmit
multiple steams of data in a single wireless channel, giving you seamless
access to multimedia content. Robust RF signal travels farther, eliminates
dead spots and extends network range. For data protection and privacy, the
WL-328 encodes all wireless transmissions with WEP, WPA, and WPA2
encryption.
With the inbuilt DHCP Server & powerful SPI firewall, the WL-328 protects
your computers against intruders and most known Internet attacks but
provides safe VPN pass-through. With incredible speed and QoS function of
802.11n(draft2.0), the WL-328 is ideal for media-centric applications like
streaming video, gaming, and VoIP telephony to run multiple media-intense
data streams through the network at the same time, with no degradation in
performance.

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1 Key Features
Features Advantages
Incredible Data Rate up to
300Mbps*
Heavy data payloads such as
MPEG video streaming
IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 Compliant
and backward compatible with
802.11b/g
Fully Interoperable with IEEE
802.11b / IEEE802.11g
compliant devices with legacy
protection
Four 10/100 Mbps Fast Switch Ports
(Auto-Crossover)
Scalability, extend your network.
Firewall supports Virtual Server
Mapping, DMZ, IP Filter, ICMP
locking, SPI
Avoids the attacks of Hackers or
Viruses from Internet
Support 802.1x authenticator,
802.11i (WPA/WPA2, AES), VPN
pass-through
Provide mutual authentication
(Client and dynamic encryption
keys to enhance security
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Make wireless AP and Bridge
mode simultaneously as a
wireless repeater
* Theoretical wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard of 802.11a, b, g, n chipset
used. Actual throughput ma var . Network conditions and environmental factors
lower actual throughput rate. All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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2 Package Contents
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed
below are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return;
the unit must be shipped back in its original package.
1. WL-328 Router
2. 220V~240V Power Adapter
3. Quick Install Guide
4. CD (User’s Manual)
5. Warranty card
6. UTP cable

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3 Product Layout
Port escription
Power connector Connect the 12V DC adapter to this port
LAN (Yellow) Connect your PC’s or network devices to this port
WAN ( lue) Connect your ADSL/Cable modem to this port

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Backlabel
The backlabel describes the IP address, login details, SSID, security code and
WPS button functionality.
Button escription
WPS UTTON Press 0-5 seconds for 2.4 GHz WPS mode
Press 5-10 seconds for 5 GHz WPS mode
Press 10 seconds to reset the router
Press 15 Seconds to reset the router to factory
defaults.

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LE efinition
From left to right.
Port escription
LAN ( lue) Shows the cable is connected.
LAN ( lue) Shows the cable is connected.
LAN ( lue) Shows the cable is connected.
LAN ( lue) Shows the cable is connected.
WAN ( lue) Shows the cable is connected.
WiFi 5 GHz (White) Shows WiFi activity on the 5 GHz band.
WiFi 2.4 GHz ( lue) Shows WiFi activity on the 2.4 GHz band.
Power (Red) Shows the device is turned on.
WPS ( lue) Shows WPS activity after pushing WPS button.
Flashing = In progress
Solid = success

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4 Network + System Requirements
To begin using the WL-328, make sure you meet the following as minimum
requirements:
• PC/Notebook.
• Operating System – Microsoft Windows XP/2000/VISTA
• 1 Free Ethernet port.
• WiFi card/US dongle (802.11 b/g/n) – optional.
• External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45).
• PC with a Web- rowser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera)
• Ethernet compatible CAT5 cables.
5 WL-328 Placement
You can place the WL-328 on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it
on a wall. For optimal performance, place your Wireless roadband Router in
the center of your office (or your home) in a location that is away from any
potential source of interference, such as a metal wall or microwave oven. This
location must be close to a power connection and your ADSL/Cable modem.

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6 Setup LAN, WAN
WAN connection:
LAN connection: