Sitecom WL-322 User manual

WL-322
Wireless Broadband
modem/router
(ADSL2+, 802.11B/G/N draft 2.0)
User Manual
Version: 2.0

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1KEY FEATURES ................................................................................................................................... 4
2PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................... 5
3PRODUCT LAYOUT ............................................................................................................................ 6
4NETWORK + SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 8
5WL-322 PLACEMENT ......................................................................................................................... 8
6SETUP LAN WAN ................................................................................................................................ 9
7PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP (WINDOWS XP) ................................................................... 10
8BRING UP WL-322 ............................................................................................................................. 12
9 INITIAL SETUP WL-322 .................................................................................................................. 12
10 CONFIGURATION WIZARD ........................................................................................................ 22
11 WIRELESS SETTINGS ................................................................................................................... 24
12 FIREWALL SETTINGS .................................................................................................................. 35
13 ADVANCED SETTINGS ................................................................................................................ 41
14 TOOLBOX SETTINGS .................................................................................................................. 52
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of WL-322 Wireless etwork Broadband
modem/Router. WL-322 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. WL-322 is not only a Modem or 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
Modem/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, WL-322 encodes all wireless transmissions with WEP, WPA, and WPA2
encryption.
With inbuilt DHCP Server & powerful SPI firewall WL-322 protects your
computers against intruders and most known Internet attacks but provides
safe VP pass-through. With incredible speed and QoS function of
802.11n(draft2.0), WL-322 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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1Key Feat res
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
Blocking, SPI
Avoids the attacks of Hackers or
Viruses from Internet
Support 802.1x authenticator,
802.11i (WPA/WPA2, AES), VP
pass-through
Provide mutual authentication (Client
and dynamic encryption keys to
enhance security
Integrated modem (Annex A) Fully compatible with the fastest
ADSL2+ connections up-to-date.
** 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-322 modem/router
2. 220V~240V Power Adapter
3. 2dBi 2.4GHz Dipole Antennas x 2pcs
4. Quick Install Guide
5. CD (User’s Manual)
6. Warranty card
7. UTP cable
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3 Prod ct Layo t
Port Description
ADSL Connect your telephone/ADSL cable
this port
LA Connect the cable from your PC’s or
network devices to this port
Power connector Blinks on traffic for specific LA PORT
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Reset button
Power connector
LA / computer connections
Modem connection

Frontpanel
The frontpanel describes the corresponding LED indications and port functionality.
LED Description
POWER Lights up when powered O . Blinks
on TEST/RESET
Wan Lights up when a ADSL cable is
connected.
Online
Lights up when internet connection is
UP.
WLA Lights up in Blue when WLA is
enabled. Blinks on traffic
WPS Blinks when WPS mode is on
Lan1 - Lan4 When a lan cable is connected the
corresponding light lits up.
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4Network + System Req irements
To begin using the WL-322, make sure you meet the following as
minimum requirements:
•PC/ otebook.
•Operating System – Microsoft Windows XP/2000/VISTA
•1 Free Ethernet port.
•WiFi card/USB dongle (802.11 b/g/n) – optional.
•Annex A, ADSL internet connection.
•PC with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox,
Opera)
•Ethernet compatible CAT5 cables.
5WL-322 Placement
You can place WL-322 on a desk or other flat surface, or you can
mount it on a wall. For optimal performance, place your Wireless
Broadband Modem/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 the ADSL/phone line should not be over 2
meters long.
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6 Set p LAN, WAN
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LA / computer connections
Modem connection

7PC Network Adapter set p
(Windows XP)
•Enter [Start Menu]  select [Control panel]  select [ etwork].
•Select [Local Area Connection]) icon=>select [properties]
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•Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] =>Click [Properties].
•Select the [General] tab.
a. WL-322 supports [DHCP] function, please select both [Obtain an IP
address automatically] and [Obtain D S server address automatically].
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8Bring p WL-322
Connect the supplied power-adapter to the power inlet port and connect it to
a wall outlet. TheWL-322 automatically enters the self-test phase. During self-
test phase, the Power LED will blink briefly, and then will be lit continuously to
indicate that this product is in normal operation.
9 Initial Set p WL-322
LOGIN proced re
2. Click OPE your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
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3. Type http://192.168.0.1 in address bar and press [Enter]
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4. Type user name and password (default is admin/admin).
4. Click OK.
5. You will see the home page of the WL-322.
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 LA tab gives you the opportunity to change the IP settings of the WL-
322.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of this screen to save any changes.
IP address 192.168.0.1. It is the router’s LA IP address (Your LA clients
default gateway IP address).
IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Specify a Subnet Mask for your LA 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 Ser er 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 LA clients. The DHCP will change
your LA client’s IP address when this time threshold period is reached.
IP Address Pool You can select a particular IP address range for your DHCP
server to issue IP addresses to your LA Clients.
Note: default IP range 192.168.0.100  192.168.0.199. If you want
your PC(s) to ha e a static/fixed IP address, then you’ll ha e to choose
an IP address outside this IP address Pool
Domain Name You can specify a Domain ame for your LA . Or just keep the
default (sitecom_router).
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Device Stat s
View the Broadband modem/router’s current configuration settings. Device
Status displays the configuration settings you’ve configured in the Wizard /
Basic Settings / Wireless Settings section.
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Internet Stat s
This page displays whether the ADSL port is connected to a ADSL service
provider. It also displays the router’s WA IP address, Subnet Mask, and ISP
Gateway as well as MAC address, the Primary D S. Press Renew button to
renew your WA IP address.
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ADSL Stat s
This page shows the current operation mode, status of your ADSL connection, the
data rate and the quality of your ADSL link.
Operation mode allows manual selection of the ADSL mode.
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DHCP Client Stat s
DHCP This page shows all DHCP clients (LA PCs) currently connected to your
network. The table shows the assigned IP address, MAC address and expiration
time for each DHCP leased client.
Use the Refresh button to update the available information.
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