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Wireless Media Router
WL-350
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WL-350 Wireless Media Router Full Manual
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INTRODUCTION............................................................................................ 4
F EATURES & B ENEFITS .......................................................................................5
ACKAGE C ONTENTS ..........................................................................................6
S AFETY G UIDELINES ..........................................................................................6
RODUCT L AYOUT ..........................................................................................7
B ACK LABEL ..........................................................................................8
S YSTEM R EQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................8
1 UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE........................................................ 9
H ARDWARE I NSTALLATION ...................................................................................9
I A DDRESS C ONFIGURATION ............................................................................. 10
2 INTERNET CONNECTION WIZARD........................................................ 11
3 WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP WIZARD.......................................................... 13
A DD A W IRELESS D EVICE .................................................................................. 14
U SING THE IN ........................................................................................15
U SING THE USH B UTTON ................................................................................. 15
4 ADVANCED WEB CONFIGURATION .......................................................... 17
L OGGING I N ........................................................................................17
4.1 H OME ........................................................................................18
Device.................................................................................................... 18
Wireless ................................................................................................. 18
Logs ...................................................................................................... 20
Stats...................................................................................................... 21
DHCP ..................................................................................................... 22
Firewall .................................................................................................. 23
4.2 BASIC ........................................................................................24
Network ................................................................................................. 24
Wireless ................................................................................................. 26
WAN ...................................................................................................... 31
A vance Wireless...................................................................................39
A vance Network................................................................................... 40
4.3 F IREWALL ........................................................................................42
Virtual Server..........................................................................................42
Special Application................................................................................... 43
Port Forwar ing....................................................................................... 44
Access Control ........................................................................................45
Website Filter.......................................................................................... 47
Sche ules............................................................................................... 48
4.4 A DVANCED S ETTINGS ................................................................................. 49
Dynamic DNS..........................................................................................49
StreamEngine ......................................................................................... 50
Routing .................................................................................................. 51
MAC A ress Filter................................................................................... 52
Firewall Settings...................................................................................... 53
WISH ..................................................................................................... 57
Inboun Filter ......................................................................................... 59
Ban wi th .............................................................................................. 60
Users ...........................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.5 T OOLBOX ........................................................................................64

WL-350 Wireless Media Router Full Manual
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Time Configuration .................................................................................. 64
System Settings ...................................................................................... 65
Firmware................................................................................................ 69
Syslog.................................................................................................... 69
A ministrator Settings ............................................................................. 70
APPENDIX A FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ............................................ 72

In roduc ion
The WL-350 is a draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers up to 6x faster
speeds than 802.11g while staying backward compatible with 802.11g and
802.11b devices.
It is not only a Wireless Access oint, which lets you connect to the network
without wires. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100/1000 Gigabit
Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. The Router function ties
it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL
Internet connection.
The Access oint built into the Router uses advanced MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-
Output) technology to transmit multiple steams of data in a single wireless
channel. The robust signal travels farther, maintaining wireless connections up to
3 times farther than standard 802.11g, eliminating dead spots and extending
network range.
To protect the data and privacy, the Router can encode all wireless transmissions
with 64/128-bit encryption. It can serve as your network's DHC Server, has a
powerful S I firewall to protect your Cs against intruders and most known
Internet attacks, and supports V N pass-through. The router also provides easy
configuration with the web browser-based configuration utility.
The incredible speed and the fully automatic QoS function of the 802.11n
(draft2.0) Gigabit Router is ideal for media-centric applications like streaming
video, gaming, and VoI telephony. It is designed to run multiple media-intense
data streams through the network at the same time, with no degradation in
performance.

Fea ures & Benefi s
Features Benefits
High Speed Data Rate Up to
300Mbps
Capable of handling heavy da a
payloads such as MPEG video
s reaming
Concurrent Dualband
(2.4GHz and 5GHz)
Connec your clien devices via he
2.4GHz band, while s reaming media
on he clean 5GHz band.
IEEE 802.11n draft Compliant
and backward compatible with
802.11b/g
Fully in eroperable wi h IEEE
802.11b/g/n devices
Four built-in 10/100/1000Mbps
Gigabit Switch orts (Auto-
Crossover)
Scalabili y, able o ex end your
ne work
Supports DNS/ DDNS Le s users assign a fixed hos and
domain name o a dynamic In erne IP
address.
Supports NAT (Network Address
Translation)/NA T
Shares single In erne accoun and
provides a ype of firewall by hiding
in ernal IP addresses for keeping
hacker ou
Hide SSID Avoids unallowable users sharing
bandwid h, increases efficiency of he
ne work
Firewall supports Virtual Server
Mapping, DMZ, I Filter, ICM
Blocking, S I
Avoids he a acks of Hackers or
Viruses from In erne
Support 802.1x authenticator,
802.11i (W A/W A2, AES), V N
pass-thru mechanisms
Provide mu ual au hen ica ion (Clien
and dynamic encryp ion keys o
enhance securi y
WDS (Wireless Distribution
System)
Make wireless AP and Bridge mode
simul aneously as a wireless repea er
Universal lug and lay (U n ™) Works wi h mos In erne gaming and
ins an messaging applica ions for
au oma ic In erne access
Filter Scheduling The fil er can be scheduled by days,
hours or minu es for easy managemen
Real time alert The de ec ion of a lis for Hacker log-
in informa ion
Web configuration Helps adminis ra ors o remo ely
configure or manage he Rou er via
Telne /Web-browser

Package Con en s
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 device
must be shipped in its original package.
- One WL-350 Wireless Media Router
- One 12V/1.25A ower Adapter
- UT Cable
- One CD-ROM with User’s Manual
- One Quick Installation Guide
- Warranty Card
Safe y Guidelines
In order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, please adhere to the
following safety guidelines.
- Carefully follow the instructions in this manual; also follow all instruction
labels on the device.
- Except for the power adapter supplied, the device should not be
connected to any other adapters.
- Do not spill liquid of any kind on the device.
- Do not place the device on an unstable stand or table. The device may
drop and become damaged.
- Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.
- Do not place any hot devices close to this device, as they may degrade
or cause damage to the device.
- Do not place any heavy objects on top of the device.
- Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft dry cloth for
cleaning.

Produc Layou
Item Label Description
1 LAN orts
(yellow)
Use an Ethernet cable to connect each port to a
computer on your Local Area Network (LAN).
2 WAN ort (blue) Use an Ethernet cable to connect this port to your
WAN router/modem.
3 DC Connector Use the power cable and connect the adapter to the
power socket on the wall, and the DC inlet into the
DC connector.
4 USB port The USB port can be used to connect a USB memory
stick or hard disk.
5 W S (on the top
of the router)
W S (Wireless ush Button) is used for Wi-Fi
rotected Setup. By pressing this button, the
security settings of the device will automatically
synchronize with other wireless devices on your
network that support Wi-Fi rotected Setup.

Back label
Item Label Description
1 LAN LED This LED will light up once an Ethernet cable is
connected to one of the LAN ports.
2 WAN LED This LED will light up once an Ethernet cable is
connected to WAN (Internet) port.
3 WLAN LED This LED will light up once the RF (wireless LAN)
feature is enabled
4 ower LED This LED will light up once the power cable is
connected to the DC connector.
Sys em Requiremen s
The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the
device:
- C/Notebook
- Operating System – Microsoft Windows X /2000/Vista/Seven
- 1 Free Ethernet port
- Wi-Fi card/USB dongle (802.11 b/g/n) – optional
- External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45)
- C with a web-browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera)
- Ethernet compatible CAT5 cables

1 Unders anding he Hardware
Hardware Ins alla ion
You can place the WL-350 on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it on
a wall. For optimal performance, place your Wireless Broadband 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.
lug one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the device and another
end into your C/Notebook.
lug one end of another Ethernet cable to the WAN port of the device and the
other end into you cable/DSL modem (Internet).
Insert the DC-outlet of the power adapter into the port labeled “DC-IN” and the
other end into a power socket on the wall.

IP Address Configura ion
This device can be configured as a Bridge/Router or Access oint. The default I
address of the device is 192.168.0.1. In order to log into this device, you must first
configure the TC /I settings of your C/Notebook.
1. In the control panel, double click Network Connections and then double click
on the connection of your Network Interface Card (NIC). You will then see the
following screen.
2. Select In erne Pro ocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the roperties button.
This will allow you to configure the TC /I settings of your C/Notebook.
Select both [Ob ain an IP address au oma ically] and [Ob ain DNS
server address au oma ically].
3. Click on the OK button to close this window, and once again to close LAN
properties window.

2 In erne Connec ion Wizard
This device offers a quick and simple configuration through the use of a wizard.
This chapter describes how to use the wizard to configure the internet settings.
lease refer to Chapter 6 in order to configure the more advanced features of the
device.
Logging In
To configure the device, open a web browser.
Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar and press [Enter].
After connecting to the I address, the web-browser will display the login page.
Fill in the username and password. The default credentials are shown below:
Click on the Wizard button to begin the process.
Username:
admin
assword: admin

Select your country from the Country list. Select your internet provider. Click
Nex .
Depending on the chosen provider, you may need to enter your user name and
password, MAC address or hostname in the following window. After you have
entered the correct information, click Nex .
Click APPLY to complete the configuration.

3 Wi-Fi Pro ec ed Se up Wizard
Wi-Fi rotected Setup is a feature that locks the wireless security settings and
prevents the settings from being changed by any new external registrar using its
IN. Devices can still be added to the wireless network using Wi-Fi rotected
Setup.
lease refer to Chapter 5 in order to configure the more advanced features of the
device
Logging In
Open a web browser and type in the I address (default: h p://192.168.0.1),
the web-browser will display the login page.
Fill in the username and password. The default credentials are shown below:
Username: admin
assword: admin

Add a Wireless Device
Click on Basic -> Wireless and click on the Add Wireless Device Wizard
button.
The wireless wizard will inform you that there are two major steps in the process.
o Select the configuration method for your wireless network
o Connect your wireless device
Click on the Nex button to continue.
You may select from three available options:
o PIN: Select this radio button if your wireless device supports IN
o Push Bu on: Select this radio button if your wireless device supports
push button.
o Manual: Select the radio button if you would like to setup your
wireless device manually. Refer to chapter 5 in order to manually
configure the device.
The wizard will either display the wireless network settings to guide you through
manual configuration, prompt you to enter the IN for the device, or ask you to
press the configuration button on the device. If the device supports Wi-Fi
rotected Setup and has a configuration button, you can add it to the network by
pressing the configuration button on the device and then the on the router within

60 seconds. The status LED on the router will flash three times if the device has
been successfully added to the network.
There are several ways to add a wireless device to your network. Access to the
wireless network is controlled by a registrar. A registrar only allows devices onto
the wireless network if you have entered the IN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi
rotected Setup button on the device. The router acts as a registrar for the
network, although other devices may act as a registrar as well.
Using he PIN
A IN is a unique number that can be used to add the router to an existing
network or to create a new network. The default IN may be printed on the
bottom of the router. For extra security, a new IN can be generated. You can
restore the default IN at any time. Only the Administrator ("admin" account) can
change or reset the IN.
Select the PIN radio button and then click on the Nex button.
Specify the IN and then click on the Connec button.
The wireless device configuration is now complete.
Using he Push Bu on
W S is used for Wi-Fi rotected Setup. By pressing the W S button on the top
panel of the device, the security settings of the device will automatically
synchronize with other wireless devices on your network that support Wi-Fi
rotected Setup

If the device supports Wi-Fi rotected Setup and has a configuration button, you
can add it to the network by pressing the configuration button on the device and
then the one the router within 60 seconds. The status LED on the router will flash
three times if the device has been successfully added to the network.
Select the Push Bu on radio button and then click on the Nex button.
ress the WPS button on the device (which is located on the left side of the front
panel) and then click on the Nex button.

4 Advanced Web Configura ion
Logging In
Open a web browser and type in the I address (default: h p://192.168.0.1),
the web-browser will display the login page.
Fill in the username and password. The default credentials are shown below:
After logging in you will see the graphical user interface (GUI) of the device. The
navigation menu on the top is divided into six main sections:
1. Home: This shows the basic status of the router.
2. Wizard: The setup wizard which will guide you through the initial setup.
3. Basic: This menu includes the network settings, wireless settings and WAN
settings.
4. Firewall: This menu includes virtual server, special applications, port
forwarding, access control, etc.
5. Advanced Se ings: This menu includes DDNS, the Stream engine, MAC
address filter, web filter etc.
6. Toolbox: This menu displays the Time zone, Firmware update, assword
settings etc.
Username:
admin
assword: admin

4.1 Home
Device
All of your Internet and network connection details are displayed on this page.
The firmware version is also displayed here.
Wireless
Click on the Wireless link in the navigation menu. The wireless section allows
you to view the wireless clients that are connected to the device.
- MAC Address: The Ethernet ID (MAC address) of the wireless client.
- IP Address: The LAN-side I address of the client.

- Mode: The transmission standard being used by the client. Values are
11a, 11b, 11g, or 11n for 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n
respectively.
- Ra e: The actual transmission rate of the client in megabits per second.
- Signal: This is a relative measure of signal quality. The value is
expressed as a percentage of theoretical best quality. Signal quality can
be reduced by distance, by interference from other radio-frequency
sources (such as cordless telephones or neighboring wireless networks),
and by obstacles between the router and the wireless device.
WISH
The WISH Sessions page displays full details of active local wireless sessions
through your router when WISH has been enabled. A WISH session is a
conversation between a program or application on a wirelessly connected
LAN-side computer and another computer, however connected.
- Origina or: The I address and, where appropriate, port number of the
computer that originated a network connection.
- Targe : The I address and, where appropriate, port number of the
computer to which a network connection has been made.
- Pro ocol: The communications protocol used for the conversation.
- S a e: State for sessions that use the TC protocol.
o NO: None -- This entry is used as a placeholder for a future
connection that may occur.
o SS: SYN Sent -- One of the systems is attempting to start a
connection.
o EST: Established -- the connection is passing data.
o FW: FIN Wait -- The client system has requested that the connection
be stopped.
o CW: Close Wait -- the server system has requested that the
connection be stopped.
o TW: Time Wait -- Waiting for a short time while a connection that was
in FIN Wait is fully closed.
o LA: Last ACK -- Waiting for a short time while a connection that was in
Close Wait is fully closed.
o CL: Closed -- The connection is no longer active but the session is
being tracked in case there are any retransmitted packets still pending.
- Priori y: The priority given to packets sent wirelessly over this
conversation by the WISH logic. The priorities are:
o BK: Background (least urgent).
o BE: Best Effort.
o VI: Video.
o VO: Voice (most urgent).

- Time Ou : The number of seconds of idle time until the router considers
the session terminated. The initial value of Time Out depends on the type
and state of the connection.
o 300 seconds - UD connections.
o 240 seconds - Reset or closed TC connections. The connection does
not close instantly so that lingering packets can pass or the connection
can be re-established.
o 7800 seconds - Established or closing TC connections.
Logs
Click on the Logs link in the navigation menu. The router automatically logs
(records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there is not enough
internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the
latest events are retained. The Logs option allows you to view the router logs.
You can define what types of events you want to view and the level of events to
view. This router also has external Syslog Server support so you can send the log
files to a computer on your network that is running a Syslog utility.
- Wha o View: Select the features of which you would like to view the
logs: Firewall & Security, System, or Router Status.
- View Levels: Select the warning levels for the logs: Critical, Warning, or
Informational.
- Click on the Apply Log Se ings Now to make the new log effective.