Sitecom WL-326 User manual

WL-326
300N Wireless 3G Ready Router
(802.11bgn draft 2.0)
User Manual
Revision: 1.0

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1KEY FEATURES ................................................................................................................................... 4
2PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................... 5
3PRODUCT LAYOUT ............................................................................................................................ 6
4NETWORK + SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 8
5WL-326 PLACEMENT ......................................................................................................................... 8
6SETUP LAN WAN ................................................................................................................................ 9
7PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP ................................................................................................. 10
8BRINGING UP THE WL-326 ............................................................................................................ 14
9INITIAL SETUP OF THE WL-326 ................................................................................................... 14
10CONFIGURATION WIZARD ......................................................................................................... 23
11WIRELESS SETTINGS ................................................................................................................... 25
12FIREWALL SETTINGS ................................................................................................................... 35
13ADVANCED SETTINGS .................................................................................................................. 41
14TOOLBOX SETTINGS .................................................................................................................... 51
2

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the WL-326 Wireless Network roadband
Router. The WL-326 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-326 is not only a Wireless Access Point, but also
doubles as a 2-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-326 encodes all
wireless transmissions with WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption.
With the inbuilt DHCP Server & powerful SPI firewall, the WL-326 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-326 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.
esides, it also provides a US port which let you easily share a 3G/UMTS
modem.

1 Key Features
Features Advantages
Incredible Data Rate up to
300Mbps*
Heavy data payloads such as
MPEG v deo stream ng
IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 Compliant
and backward compatible with
802.11b/g
Fully Interoperable w th IEEE
802.11b / IEEE802.11g
compl ant dev ces w th legacy
protect on
US port for 3G US modem W reless nternet everywhere,
even w thout broadband
ava lab l ty.
Four 10/100 Mbps Fast Switch Ports
(Auto-Crossover)
Scalab l ty, extend your network.
Firewall supports Virtual Server
Mapping, DMZ, IP Filter, ICMP
locking, SPI
Avo ds the attacks of Hackers or
V ruses from Internet
Support 802.1x authenticator,
802.11i (WPA/WPA2, AES), VPN
pass-through
Prov de mutual authent cat on
(Cl ent and dynam c encrypt on
keys to enhance secur ty
WDS (W reless D str but on
System)
Make w reless AP and Br dge
mode s multaneously as a
w reless 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.

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-326 Router
2. 220V~240V Power Adapter
3. Quick Install Guide
4. CD (User’s Manual)
5. Warranty card
6. UTP cable

3 Product Layout
Port Description
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
US Connect your 3G US modem to this port

Back abe
The back label describes the IP address, login details, SSID, security code and
WPS button functionality.
utton Description
WPS UTTON Press 2 seconds for WPS mode
Press 10 seconds to reset the router
Press 15 Seconds to reset the router to factory
defaults.

4 Network + System Requirements
To begin using the WL-326, make sure you meet the following as minimum
requirements:
•PC/Notebook.
•Operating System – Microsoft Windows XP/2000/VISTA
•1 Free Ethernet port.
•Wi-Fi card/US dongle (802.11 b/g/n) – optional.
•External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45),
or a 3G US modem.
•PC with a Web- rowser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera)
•Ethernet compatible CAT5 cables.
5WL-326 P acement
You can place the WL-326 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 in
case you’re using the WAN port.

6 Setup LAN, WAN
WAN connection:
LAN connection:

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

•Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] =>Click [Properties].
•Select the [General] tab.
a. The WL-326 supports [DHCP] function, please select both [Obtain an IP
address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].

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

•Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] =>Click [Properties].
•Select the [General] tab.
The WL-326 supports [DHCP] function, please select both [Obtain an IP address
automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].

8Bringing up the WL-326
Connect the supplied power-adapter to the power inlet port and connect it to
a wall outlet. The WL-326 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.
9Initia Setup of the WL-326
LOGIN procedure
1. OPEN your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
2. Type http://192.168.0.1 in address bar and press [Enter].

3. Type user name and password (default is admin/admin).
4. Click OK.
5. You will see the home page of the WL-326.
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.

LAN settings
The LAN tab gives you the opportunity to change the IP settings of the WL-326.
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.

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 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 (sitecomwl326).

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

Internet Status
This page displays whether the WAN port is connected to a Cable/DSL or 3G
connection. It also displays the router’s WAN IP address, Subnet Mask, and ISP
Gateway as well as MAC address, the Primary DNS. Press Renew button to
renew your WAN IP address.

DHCP C ient Status
DHCP This page shows all DHCP clients (LAN 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.
You can check Enable Stat c DHCP IP. It is possible to add more static DHCP
IP’s. They are listed in the table Current Stat c DHCP Table. IP can be deleted
at will from the table.
Click apply button to save the changed configuration.