Sitecom WLM-5501 User manual

WLM-5501
Wireless ADSL2+ N600 Gigabit Modem
Router
User Manual

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................... 4
1 KEY FEATURES ................................................................................. 5
2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................................... 6
3 CAUTIONS ....................................................................................... 7
4 PRODUCT LAYOUT ........................................................................... 8
B ACK LABEL 9
5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................... 10
6 WLM 5501 PLACEMENT ................................................................. 10
7 SETUP LAN, WAN ........................................................................... 10
8 PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP ...................................................... 11
W INDOWS XP 11
W INDOWS V ISTA /W INDOWS 7 12
9 BRING UP THE WLM 5501 ............................................................. 14
10 INITIAL SETUP WLM 5501 ............................................................ 14
LOGIN PROCEDURE 14
STATUS ................................................................................................. 15
S TATUS 15
S TATISTICS 16
DHCP L IST 17
D IAGNOSTICS 18
11 CONFIGURATION WIZARD ............................................................ 19
12 BASIC SETTINGS ........................................................................... 20
LAN S ETTINGS 20
DHCP S ETTINGS 21
WAN S ETTINGS 22
S ECURITY S ETTINGS 27
W IRELESS ACL 29
13 ADVANCED SETTINGS .................................................................... 30
A DVANCES WIRELESS 30
Q O S 32
UP N P 34
R OUTING 35
SNMP 36
DDNS 37
NA 38
R-69 39
Version: 1.0

14 FIREWALL SETTINGS ..................................................................... 40
F IREWALL 40
ACL 41
IP F ILTER 42
DMZ 45
V IRTUAL SERVER 46
15 TOOLBOX SETTINGS ...................................................................... 47
P ASSWORD 51
IME S ETTINGS 53
F IRMWARE U PGRADE 54
R EBOOT 55
Revision 1.0
© Sitecom Europe BV 2011
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 WLM-5501 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem.
his modem is fully compliant with 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n. his modem
provides the best performance when used in combination with 802.11n client
adapters.
he WLM-5501 is not only a Modem or Wireless Access Point, but can also be
used to connect wired Ethernet devices at 10/100/1000Mbit speeds.
For data protection and privacy, the WLM-5501 can encode all wireless
transmissions with WEP, WPA or WPA2 encryption. By default, the modem is
secured with a WPA2 (AES) encryption key. ( he WPA2-key is printed on the
label underneath the modem.)
With a built-in DHCP Server & powerful SPI firewall the WLM-5501 protects your
computers against intruders and known Internet attacks, and also provides safe
VPN pass-through.
With Sitecom Cloud Security, Sitecom goes one step further and ensures that
you can surf the Internet even more safely, not only on your PC, but on all the
devices in your home which you use to access the Internet. It does not matter
whether you surf the Internet on a laptop, a tablet, a mobile telephone or your
television. hanks to the security that is integrated in the router, all the Internet
devices in your home are protected against the dangers of Internet criminality.

1Key Features
Features
Advantages
IEEE 802.11g compliant Fully Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b /
IEEE802.11g compliant devices
Based on 802.11n technology WLM-5501: Up to 6 times faster than
regular 802.11g
(in combination with a 150n or 802.11n
wireless adapter)
Four 10/100/1000 Mbps
Gigabit Port (Auto Crossover)
o 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.
Sitecom Cloud Security
Protect your home against cybercrime
while browsing.

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-5501 modem/router
2. 110V~240V 12V 1A Power Adapter
3. Quick Install Guide
4. CD (User’s Manual)
5. Warranty card
6. U P cable
7. RJ11 cable

3Cautions
his 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
he user should not modify this router. he environmental temperature
should be within +5 ~ +35 degrees Celsius.
3.2 Power
he 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. o 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 Repair
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 Router
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 Others
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. he product will return to
normal performance the next time it is powered on.

4Product 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 urn the modem On or Off.
Power connector
LAN / comp ter connections
Modem connection
WPS/Reset b tton
Power b tton

Back label
he back label describes the corresponding LED indications and port functionality.
LED Description
P
ower
Lights up when powered ON. Blinks on ES /RESE
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
LAN
1~4
When a
LAN
cable is connected the corresponding light lights up.

5System Requirements
o begin using the WLM-5501, make sure you meet the following as minimum
requirements:
•PC/Notebook.
•1 Free Ethernet port.
•Wi-Fi card/USB dongle (802.11 a/b/g/n) – optional.
•Annex A, ADSL internet connection.
•PC with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera)
• Ethernet compatible CA 5e or CA 6 cables.
6LM-5501 Placement
You can place the WLM-5501 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. his location must be close to a power connection and the
ADSL/phone line should not be over 2 meters long.
7Setup LAN, AN
Modem connection
LAN / comp ter connections

8PC 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.
he WL-358/359 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.
he WLM-5501 supports DHCP. Please select both [Obtain an IP a ress
automatically] and [Obtain DNS server a ress automatically].

9Bring up the LM-5501
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.
he WLM-5501 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.
10 Initial Setup LM-5501
LOGIN procedure
1. OPEN your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
4ype http://192.168.0.1 in address bar and press [Enter]
ype user name and password ( he default username is “admin”, the
password can be found on the back label of the device).
5Click OK.
6You will see the home page of the WLM-5501.

Status
he pages in the status section provide you general information about the
operational status of your device.
Status
he System status section allows you to monitor the current status of your
modem/router: the UP time, hardware information, serial number as well as
firmware version information is displayed here. he page also shows extensive
information concerning the ADSL status and current settings.

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. o display statistics for any new data, click “Refresh”.

D CP List
his page shows all DHCP clients (LAN PCs) currently connected to your
network. he table shows the assigned IP address, MAC address and expiration
time for each DHCP leased client.

Diagnostics
he Diagnostics page allows you to test the current configuration.
Click ‘Start’ to let the modem router perform several tasks to verify if the
connection is operational.

11 Configuration izard
Click Wizard to configure the modem. he 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.

12 Basic Settings
LAN Settings
his page is used to configure the LAN interface of your ADSL Router. You can
set IP address, subnet mask, and IGMP Snooping or modify the IPv6 address
range .