Sitecom WLM-1500 User manual

WLM-1500/2500/3500
Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router

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User Manual
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
1 KEY FEATURES .................................................................................................................... 4
2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................................................................... 5
3 PRODUCT LAYOUT............................................................................................................. 6
4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................... 8
5 WLM-1500/2500/3500 PLACEMENT ..................................................................... 8
6 SETUP LAN, WAN ............................................................................................................... 9
PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP................................................................................ 10
8 BRING UP THE WLM-1500/2500/3500.............................................................. 13
9 INITIAL SETUP WLM-1500/2500/3500 ............................................................ 13
10 CONFIGURATION WIZARD......................................................................................... 19
11 BASIC SETTINGS.............................................................................................................. 20
12 ADVANCED SETTINGS................................................................................................... 34
13 FIREWALL SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 49
14 TOOLBOX SETTINGS ...................................................................................................... 59
Version: 1.0

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the WLM-1500/2500/3500 Wireless
ADSL2 Modem. The WLM-1500 uses technology based on 802.11n, while the
WLM-2500/3500 is fully compliant with 802.11n. These modems are also fully
compliant with 802.11g & 802.11b. These modems provide the best
performance when used in combination with 802.11n client adapters.
The WLM-1500/2500/3500 is not only a Modem or Wireless Access Point, but
can also be used to connect wired Ethernet devices.
For data protection and privacy, the WLM-1500/2500/3500 can encode all
wireless transmissions with WEP, WPA or WPA2 encryption. By default, the
modem is secured with a WPA2 (AES) encryption key. (The WPA2-key is printed
on the label underneath the modem.)
With a built-in DHCP Server & powerful SPI firewall the WLM-1500/2500/3500
protects your computers against intruders and known Internet attacks, and also
provides safe VPN pass-through.

1Key Features
Features Advantages
IEEE 802.11g compliant Fully Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b /
IEEE802.11g compliant devices
Based on 802.11n technology WLM-1500: Up to 3 times faster than
regular 802.11g.
WLM-2500/3500: Up to 6 times faster
than regular 802.11g
(in combination with a 150n or 802.11n
wireless adapter)
Four 10/100 Mbps Fast
Ethernet Port (Auto-
Crossover)
To connect four wired PC's as well.
Firewall supports Virtual
Server
Mapping, DMZ, IP Filter, ICMP
Blocking, SPI
Avoids the attacks of Hackers or Viruses
from Internet
Supports 802.11i
(WPA/WPA2, AES), VPN 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.

2Package 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. WLM-1500/2500/3500 modem/router
2. 220V ~ 240V Power Adapter
3. Quick Install Guide
4. CD (User’s Manual)
5. Warranty card
6. UTP cable
7. RJ11 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.
Power button Turn the modem On or Off.
Power connector
LAN / computer connections
Modem connection
WPS/Reset button
Power button

Back label
The back label describes the corresponding LED indications and port functionality.
LED Description
Power Lights up when powered ON. Blinks on TEST/RESET
ADSL Lights up when an ADSL cable is connected.
Internet 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
LAN1~4 When a LAN cable is connected the corresponding light lights up.

4System Requirements
To begin using the WLM-1500/2500/3500, make sure you meet the following
as minimum requirements:
•PC/Notebook.
•1 Free Ethernet port.
•Wi-Fi 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.
5WLM 1500/2500/3500
Placement
You can place the WLM-1500/2500/3500 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
•Go to [Start Menu],  [Control panel],  [Network Connections].
•Right-mouse-click on the [Local Area Connection]) icon, and select
[properties]
•Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] =>Click [Properties].
•Select the [General] tab.
The WLM-1500/2500/3500 supports DHCP. Please select both [Obtain an
IP a ress automatically] and [Obtain DNS server a ress automatically].

Windows Vista/Windows 7
•Go to [Start Menu],  [Control panel],  [View network status an
tasks], -> [Manage network connections].
•Right-mouse-click on the [Local Area Connection]) icon, and select
[properties]

•Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)], and Click [Properties].
•Open the [General] tab.
The WLM-1500/2500/3500 supports DHCP. Please select both [Obtain an
IP a ress automatically] and [Obtain DNS server a ress automatically].

8Bring up the WLM
1500/2500/3500
Connect the supplied power-adapter to the power inlet port and connect it to
a wall outlet. Press the Power-Button to turn the modem on.
The WLM-1500/2500/3500 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 Setup WLM
1500/2500/3500
LOGIN procedure
1. OPEN your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
2. Type http://192.168.0.1 in address bar and press [Enter]
Type user name and password (The default username is “admin”, the
password can be found on the back label of the device).
3. Click OK.
4. You will see the home page of the WLM-1500/2500/3500.

Status
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.

Statistics
You can view statistics on the processing of IP packets on the networking
interfaces. You will not typically need to view this data, but you may find it
helpful when working with your ISP to diagnose network and Internet data
transmission problems. To display statistics for any new data, click “Refresh”.

ADSL Statistics
This page shows the ADSL line statistic information.

DHCP List
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.

QoS Queue
The screen allows you to configure a QoS queue and assign it to a specific
network.
If the channel operation modes of your ADSL router are not configured and you
enable the QoS function, you’ll see the following message:
Please follow the Setup Wizard to finish WAN configuration before setting up
QoS.
Parameter Description
Queue
Description
The description of the queue will appear automatically
according to your selection.
Queue Status The status of the queue is selected here.
Queue
Interface
The WAN interface of the queue is selected here.
Queue Priority The priority of the queue is selected here.

10 Configuration Wizard
Click Wizard to configure the modem. The Setup wizard will now be displayed;
check that the adsl line is connected and click Next.
Select your country from the Country list. Select your internet provider. Click
Next.
Depending on the chosen provider, you may need to enter your user name and
password or hostname in the following window. After you have entered the
correct information, click Next.
Click Finish to complete the configuration.

11 Basic Settings
LAN Settings
This page is used to configure the LAN interface of your ADSL Router. You can
set IP address, subnet mask, and IGMP Snooping.
Parameter Description
Interface Name The interface name is “br0”.
IP Address Enter the IP Address of the ADSL router for the local user to
access the router’s web page. By default, the IP Address is
192.168.0.1.
Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask of the ADSL router. By default, the
Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
Secondary IP Assign second IP address to LAN.
IGMP Snooping Enable/disable the IGMP snooping function for the multiple
bridged LAN ports. When “IGMP Snoop” (Internet Group
Management Protocol Snoop) is enabled, the router can
make intelligent multicast forwarding decisions by examining
the contents of each frame’s IP header. Without the function,
the router will broadcast the multicast packets to each port
and may create excessive traffic on the network and degrade
the performance of the network.
Ethernet to
Wireless
Blocking
Enable/disable the ‘Ethernet to Wireless Blocking’, when this
function is enabled, the traffic between Ethernet and wireless
interfaces is not allowed.