Sitecom WLR-2100 User manual

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WLR-2100/3100
Wireless Router N300
(802.11b/g/n)

User Manual
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ABLE OF C ONTENTS
1 KEY FEATURES.......................................................................................................................... 4
2 PACKAGE CONTENTS.............................................................................................................. 5
1 CAUTIONS................................................................................................................................... 6
3 PRODUCT LAYOUT................................................................................................................... 7
4 NETWORK + SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS............................................................................10
5 WLR-2100/3100 PLACEMENT.................................................................................................10
6 SETUP LAN, WAN......................................................................................................................11
7 PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP..........................................................................................12
8 BRING UP THE WLR-2100/3100..............................................................................................16
9 INITIALSETUPWLR-2100/3100.............................................................................................16
10 CONFIGURATION WIZARD...................................................................................................25
11 WIRELESS SETTINGS .............................................................................................................27
12 FIREWALL SETTINGS.............................................................................................................37
13 ADVANCED SETTINGS............................................................................................................43
14 TOOLBOX SETTINGS..............................................................................................................50
Revision 1.0
© Sitecom Europe BV 2012
Note: All the information contained in this manual as correct at the time of
publication.
Ho ever, as our engineers are al ays updating and improving the product, your
device’s soft are may have a slightly different appearance or modified
functionality than presented in this manual.

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the WLR-2100/3100 Wireless Net ork
Broadband Router. The WLR-2100/3100 is compliant ith 802.11n and up to
6 times faster than standard 802.11g based routers hile still being
compatible ith 802.11g & 802.11b. The WLR-2100/3100 is not only a
Wireless Access Point, but also doubles as a 4-port full-duplex S itch that
connects your ired-Ethernet devices together.
At 300 Mbps ireless 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 ireless channel, giving you seamless
access to multimedia content. Robust RF signal travels farther, eliminates
dead spots and extends net ork range. For data protection and privacy, the
WLR-2100/3100 encodes all ireless transmissions ith WEP, WPA, and
WPA2 encryption.
With the inbuilt DHCP Server & po erful SPI fire all, the WLR-2100/3100
protects your computers against intruders and most kno n Internet attacks
but provides safe VPN pass-through. With incredible speed and QoS function
of 802.11n(draft2.0), the WLR-2100/3100 is ideal for media-centric
applications like streaming video, gaming, and VoIP telephony to run multiple
media-intense data streams through the net ork at the same time, ith no
degradation in performance.
The router includes Sitecom Cloud Security to protect your home net ork
against cybercrime.

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1 Key Features
Features
Advantages
Incredible Data Rate up to 300Mbps Heavy data payloads such as
MPEG video streaming
IEEE 802.11n compliant and
back ards compatible ith
802.11b/g
Fully Interoperable with IEEE
80 .11b / IEEE80 .11g
compliant devices with legacy
protection
Four 10/100
Mbps Fast S itch
Ports
(Auto-Crossover)
Scalability,
e
xtend your
network
.
Fire all 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 mut
ual authentication
(Client and dynamic encryption
keys to enhance security
Sitecom Cloud Security
Security integrated in the router
protects all the devices in your
network against cybercrime
when surfing the Internet.
* Theoretical wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard of 802.11a, b, g, n chipset used. Actual
throughput may vary. 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
belo are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return;
the unit must be shipped back in its original package.
1. WLR-2100/3100 Router
2. 5V 1A Po er Adapter
3. Quick Install Guide
4. CD (User’s Manual)
5. Warranty card
6. UTP cable

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3 Cautions
This router’s design and manufacturer has your safety in mind. In order to
safely and effectively use this router, please read the follo ing before usage.
3.1 Usage Cautions
The user should not modify this router. The environmental temperature
should be ithin +5 ~ +35 degrees Celsius.
3. Power
The router’s po er voltage is DC 5V 1A.
When using this router, please connect the supplied AC adapter or AC adapter
cable to the router’s po er jack. When placing the adapter cable, make sure
it can not get damaged or be subject to pressure. To 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 ire 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 ith
your local authority.
3.5 Others
When using this router, please do not let it come into contact ith ater or
other liquids. If ater is accidentally spilled on the router, please use a dry
cloth to absorb the spillage. Electronic products are vulnerable, hen using
please avoid shaking or hitting the router, and do not press the buttons too
hard.
- Do not let the router come into contact ith ater or other liquid.
- Do not disassemble the router; repair the router or change the design of the
router, any damage done ill not be included in the repair policy.
- Avoid hitting the router ith a hard object, avoid shaking the router and
stay a ay from magnetic fields.
- If during electrostatic discharge or a strong electromagnetic field the
product ill malfunction, unplug the po er cable. The product ill return to
normal performance the next time it is po ered on.

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4 Product Layout
Port
Description
Po er connector
Connect the 5
V DC adapter to this port
LAN
(
Yello
)
Connect your PC’s or net ork devices to this port
WAN (
Blue
)
Connect your ADSL/Cable modem to this port

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Backlabel
The backlabel describes the IP address, login details, SSID, security code and
WPS button functionality.
Button
Description
WPS BUTTON
Press 2 seconds for WPS mode
Press 10 seconds to reset the router
Press 15 Seconds to reset the router to factory
defaults.

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LED Definition
From left to right.
Port
Description
LAN (
Blue
)
Sho s the cable is connected.
LAN
(
Blue
)
Sho s the cable is connected.
LAN
(
Blue
)
Sho s the cable is connected.
LAN
(
Blue
)
Sho s the cable is connected.
W
AN (
Blue
)
Sho s the cable is co
nnected.
WiFi
(
Blue
)
Sho s WiFi activity
and WPS.
Po er (
Red
)
Sho s the device is turned on.

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5 Network + System Requirements
To begin using the WLR-2100/3100, make sure you meet the follo ing as
minimum requirements:
•PC/Notebook.
•Operating System – Microsoft Windo s XP/VISTA/7
•1 Free Ethernet port.
•WiFi card/USB dongle (802.11 b/g/n) – optional.
•External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem ith an Ethernet port (RJ-45).
•PC ith a Web-Bro ser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera)
•Ethernet compatible CAT5 cables.
6 WLR-2100/3100 Placement
You can place the WLR-2100/3100 on a desk or other flat surface, or you can
mount it on a all. For optimal performance, place your Wireless Broadband
Router in the center of your office (or your home) in a location that is a ay
from any potential source of interference, such as a metal all or micro ave
oven. This location must be close to a po er connection and your ADSL/Cable
modem.

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7 Setup LAN, WAN
WAN connection:
LAN connection:

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

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

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Windows Vista/Seven
•Enter [Start Menu]  select [Control panel]  select [Vie net ork status
and tasks] -> select [Manage net ork connections].
•Select [Local Area Connection]) icon=>select [properties]

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

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9 Bring up the WLR-2100/3100
Connect the supplied po er-adapter to the po er inlet port and connect it to
a all outlet. The WLR-2100/3100 automatically enters the self-test phase.
During self-test phase, the Po er LED ill be lit continuously to indicate that
this product is in normal operation.
10 Initial Setup WLR-2100/3100
LOGIN procedure
1. OPEN your bro ser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
2. Type http://19 .168.0.1 in the address bar and press [Enter]

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3. Type user name and pass ord (default username is admin. The pass ord
can be found on the backlabel on the bottom of your router).
4. Click OK.
5. You ill see the home page of the WLR-2100/3100.
The System status section allo s you to monitor the current status of your
router.
The UP time, hard are information, serial number as ell as firm are version
information is displayed here.

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DHCP Server
The LAN tab gives you the opportunity to change the IP settings of the WLR-
2100/3100.
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 gate ay 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 ill use the spanning tree protocol to prevent
net ork 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 ill 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 ill change
your LAN client’s IP address hen this time threshold period is reached.

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DHCP STA T client IP/DHCP Client end IP You can select a particular IP
address range for your DHCP server to issue IP addresses to your LAN Clients.
Note: default IP range 192.168.0.100  192.168.0.200. If you want
your PC(s) to have a static/fixed IP address, then you’ll have to choose
an IP address outside this IP address Pool
Domain Name You can specify a Domain Name for your LAN. Or just keep the
default (sitecom lrxxxx).

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Device Status
Vie the Broadband router’s current configuration settings. Device Status
displays the configuration settings you’ve configured in the Wizard / Basic
Settings / Wireless Settings section.