Sitecom WL-354 User manual

WL-354
Wireless ADSL2+ router 150N
User Manual
Version: 1.0

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
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1KEY FEATURES .................................................................................................................................4
2PACKAGE CONTENTS .....................................................................................................................5
3PRODUCT LAYOUT...........................................................................................................................6
4NETWORK + SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................8
5WL-354 PLACEMENT .......................................................................................................................9
6SETUP LAN, WAN...............................................................................................................................9
7PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP (WINDOWS XP) ..................................................................10
8BRINGING UP THE WL-354...........................................................................................................12
9 INITIAL SETUP WL-354.................................................................................................................12
10 CONFIGURATION WIZARD.......................................................................................................22
11 WIRELESS SETTINGS .................................................................................................................24
12 FIREWALL SETTINGS.................................................................................................................34
13 ADVANCED SETTINGS...............................................................................................................40
14 TOOLBOX SETTINGS.................................................................................................................48

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the WL-354 Wireless ADSL2+ Mode .
The WL-354 uses technology based on 802.11n, and is fully co pliant with
802.11g & 802.11b. The ode provides even better perfor ance when
used in co bination with 150N or 802.11n client adapters.
The WL-354 is not only a Mode or Wireless Access Point, but can also be
used to connect a wired-Ethernet device.
For data protection and privacy, the WL-354 can encode all wireless
trans issions with WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption. By default, the ode
is secured with a WPA2(AES) encryption key. (The WPA2-key is printed on the
label underneath the ode .)
With an inbuilt DHCP Server & powerful SPI firewall the WL-354 protects your
co puters against intruders and ost known Internet attacks but provides
safe VPN pass-through.

1Key Features
Features Advantages
IEEE 802.11g co pliant Fully Interoperable with IEEE
802.11b / IEEE802.11g compliant
devices
Based on 802.11n technology Up to times faster than regular
802.11g. (in combination with a
150n or 802.11n wireless adapter)
One 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
Port (Auto-Crossover)
To connect a wired PC as well.
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), VPN
pass-through
Provide mutual authentication
(Client and dynamic encryption
keys to enhance security
Integrated ode (Annex A) Fully compatible with the fastest
ADSL2+ connections up-to-date.

2Package Contents
Open the package carefully, and ake sure that none of the ite s listed
below are issing. Do not discard the packing aterials, in case of return;
the unit ust be shipped back in its original package.
1. WL-354 ode /router
2. 220V ~ 240V Power Adapter
3. Quick Install Guide
4. CD (User’s Manual)
5. Warranty card
6. UTP cable

3Product Layout
Port Description
ADSL Connect your telephone/ADSL cable this port
LAN
Connect the cable from your PC or network device
to this ports.
Power connector Connect your power adapter to this port.
WPS/Reset button
Power connector
LAN / computer connection
Modem connection

Back label
The back label describes the corresponding LED indications and port functionality.
L D Description
POW R Lights up when powered ON. Blinks
on T ST/R S T
ADSL Lights up when an ADSL cable is
connected.
Online Lights up when internet connection is
UP.
WLAN Lights up in Blue when WLAN is
enabled. Blinks on traffic
OPS Blinks when OPS mode is on
LAN When a lan cable is connected the
corresponding light lights up.

4Network + System Requirements
To begin using the WL-354, make sure you meet the following as
minimum requirements:
•PC/Notebook.
•1 Free thernet port.
•Wi-Fi card/USB dongle (802.11 b/g/n) – optional.
•Annex A, ADSL internet connection.
•PC with a Web-Browser (Internet xplorer, Safari, Firefox,
Opera)
•thernet compatible CAT5 cables.

WL-3 4 Placement
You can place the WL-354 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.
6Setup LAN, WAN
Modem connection
LAN / computer connections

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