Sitecom WLR-4003 User manual

WLR-4003
Wireless Gigabit Router N300
(802.11 b/g/n)

User Manual
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
1 KEY FEATURES .................................................................................... 4
2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................................... 5
3 CAUTIONS .......................................................................................... 6
4 PRODUCT LAYOUT ............................................................................... 7
5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .................................................................... 10
6 WLR-4003 PLACEMENT ....................................................................... 10
7 SETUP LAN WAN .............................................................................. 11
8 PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP ............................................................ 12
9 BRINGING UP THE WLR-4003 ............................................................. 16
10 INITIAL SETUP WLR-4003 .................................................................. 16
11 CONFIGURATION WIZARD .................................................................. 25
12 WIRELESS SETTINGS ......................................................................... 27
13 FIREWALL SETTINGS ......................................................................... 39
14 ADVANCED SETTINGS ........................................................................ 45
15 TOOLBOX SETTINGS .......................................................................... 55
16 APPENDIX ........................................................................................ 67
Revision 1.0
© Sitecom Europe BV 2012
Note: All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of
publication.
However as our engineers are always updating and improving the product your
device’s software may have a slightly different appearance or modified
functionality than presented in this manual.

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the WLR-4003 Wireless Gigabit Router
N300. The WLR-4003 is compliant with 802.11n and up to 6 times faster than
standard 802.11g based routers while still being compatible with 802.11g &
802.11b devices. The WLR-4003 is not only a Wireless Access Point but also
doubles as a 4-port full-duplex Gigabit switch that connects your wired-
Ethernet devices together at 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds.
At 300 Mbps wireless transmission rate the Access Point built into the Router
uses advanced MIMO (Multi-Input Multi-Output) technology to transmit
multiple streams of data in a single wireless channel giving you seamless
access to multimedia content. The robust RF signal travels farther eliminates
dead spots and extends the network range. For data protection and privacy
the WLR-4003 encodes all wireless transmissions with WEP WPA or WPA2
encryption.
With the inbuilt DHCP Server & powerful SPI firewall the WLR-4003 protects
your computers against intruders and most known Internet attacks and also
provides safe VPN pass-through. With the incredible speed and QoS function of
802.11n the WLR-4003 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.
This product can be used safely in the countries listed below:
This product complies with the following European Union regulations:

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1 Key Features
Features
Advantages
Incredible Data Rate up to
300Mbps*
Heavy data payloads such as
MPEG video st eaming
IEEE 802.11n Compliant and
backwards compatible with
802.11b/g
Fully Inte ope able with IEEE
802.11b / IEEE802.11g
compliant devices with legacy
p otection
Four 10/100/1000 Mbps gigabit
Switch Ports (Auto-Crossover)
Scalability, extend you netwo k
.
Firewall supports Virtual Server
Mapping DMZ IP Filter ICMP
Blocking SPI
Avoids the attacks of Hacke s o
Vi uses f om Inte net
Support 802.1x authenticator
802.11i (WPA/WPA2 AES) VPN
pass-through
P ovide mutual authentication
(Client and dynamic enc yption
keys to enhance secu ity
WDS (Wireless Distribu
tion System)
Make wi eless AP and B idge
mode simultaneously as a
wi eless epeate
* Theoretical wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard of 802.11b, g, n chipset used. Actual
throughput may vary. 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. The WLR-4003 Router
2. A 110V~240V to 12V 1A Switching Power Adapter
3. A Quick Install Guide
4. A CD (User’s Manual)
5. A Warranty card
6. An UTP cable

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3 Cautions
This router’s design and manufacturer has your safety in mind. In order to
safely and effectively use this router please read the following before usage.
3.1 Usage Cautions
The user should not modify this router. The environmental temperature
should be within +5 ~ +35 degrees Celsius.
3.2 Powe
The router’s power voltage is DC 12V 1A.
When using this router please connect the supplied AC adapter or AC adapter
cable to the router’s power jack. When placing the adapter cable make sure
it can not get damaged or be subject to pressure. To reduce the risk of
electric shock unplug the adapter first before cleaning it. Never connect the
adapter to the router in a humid or dusty area. Do not replace the adapter or
cable’s wire or connector.
3.3 Repai
If the router has a problem you should take it to an appointed repair centre
and let the specialists do the repair. Never repair the router yourself you
might damage the router or endanger yourself.
3.4 Disposing of the Route
When you dispose of the router be sure to dispose it appropriately. Some
countries may regulate disposal of an electrical device please consult with
your local authority.
3.5 Othe s
When using this router please do not let it come into contact with water or
other liquids. If water is accidentally spilled on the router please use a dry
cloth to absorb the spillage. Electronic products are vulnerable when using
please avoid shaking or hitting the router and do not press the buttons too
hard.
- Do not let the router come into contact with water or other liquid.
- Do not disassemble the router repair the router or change the design of the
router any damage done will not be included in the repair policy.
- Avoid hitting the router with a hard object avoid shaking the router and
stay away from magnetic fields.
- If during electrostatic discharge or a strong electromagnetic field the
product will malfunction unplug the power cable. The product will return to
normal performance the next time it is powered on.

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4 Product Layout
Po t
Desc iption
Power connector
Connect the 12V DC adapter
to this port
LAN (
Yellow
)
Connect your PC’s or network devices to this port
WAN (
Blue
)
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
Desc iption
OPS BUTTON
Press 2 seconds for
O
PS mode
Press 10 seconds to reset the router
Press 15 Seconds to reset the router to factory defaults.

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LED Definition
From left to right.
Port
Description
LAN (
Blue
)
Shows the cable is connected.
LAN
(
Blue
)
Shows the cable is connected.
LAN (
Blue
)
Shows the cable is connected.
LAN (
Blue
)
Shows the cable is connected.
WAN (
Blue
)
Shows the cable is connected.
WiFi (
Blue
)
Shows WiFi activity.
Power (
Red
)
Shows the device is turned on.
OPS (
Blue
)
Sho
ws OPS activity.

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5System Requirements
To begin using the WLR-4003 make sure you meet the following as minimum
requirements:
•PC/Notebook.
•Operating System – Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/Seven
•1 Free Ethernet port.
•WiFi card/USB dongle (802.11 b/g/n) – optional.
•External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45).
•PC with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer Safari Firefox Opera)
•Ethernet compatible CAT5 cables.
6WLR-4003 Placement
You can place the WLR-4003 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 home (or your office) 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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7 Setup LAN, WAN
WAN connection:
LAN connection:

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8 PC Network Adapter setup
Windows XP
•Enter [Start Menu]  select [Control panel]  select [Network].
•Select [Local Area Connection]) icon=>select [properties]

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•Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] =>Click [Properties].
•Select the [General] tab.
The router supports [DHCP] function please select both [Obtain an IP
address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].

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Windows Vista/Seven
•Enter [Start Menu]  select [Control panel]  select [View network status
and tasks] -> select [Manage network connections].
•Select [Local Area Connection]) icon=>select [properties]

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•Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] =>Click [Properties].
•Select the [General] tab.
The router supports [DHCP] function please select both [Obtain an IP address
automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].

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9 Bringing up the WLR-4003
Connect the supplied power-adapter to the power inlet port and connect it to
a wall outlet. The WLR-4003 automatically enters the self-test phase. During
self-test phase the Power LED will be lit continuously to indicate that this
product is in normal operation.
10 Initial Setup WLR-4003
LOGIN procedure
1. OPEN your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
2. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar and press [Enter]

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3. Type user name and password (default is admin/admin).
4. Click OK.
5. You will see the home page of the WLR-4003.
The System status section allows you to monitor the current status of your router
the UP time hardware information serial number as well as firmware version
information is displayed here.

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LAN settings
The LAN tab gives you the opportunity to change the IP settings of the WLR-
4003.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of this screen to save any changes.
IP address 192.168.0.1. It is the router’s LAN IP address (Your LAN clients
default gateway IP address).
IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment.
802.1d Spanning Tree is Disabled by default. If the 802.1d Spanning Tree
function is enabled this router will use the spanning tree protocol to prevent
network loops.
DHCP Server Enabled by default. You can enable or disable the DHCP server.
When DHCP is disabled no ip-addresses are assigned to clients and you have to
use static ip-addresses. When DHCP server is enabled your computers will be
assigned an ip-address automatically until the lease time expires.

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Lease Time Forever. In the Lease Time setting you can specify the time period
that the DHCP lends an IP address to your LAN clients. The DHCP will change
your LAN client’s IP address when this time threshold period is reached.
IP Address P l You can select a particular IP address range for your DHCP
server to issue IP addresses to your LAN Clients.
N te: default IP range is 192.168.0.100 ~ 192.168.0.200. If y u want
y ur PC(s) t have a static/fixed IP address, then y u’ll have t ch se
an IP address utside this IP address P l
D main Name You can specify a Domain Name for your LAN or just keep the
default (sitecomwlr4003).

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Device Status
View the Broadband router’s current configuration settings. Device Status
displays the configuration settings you’ve configured in the Wizard / Basic
Settings / Wireless Settings section.