Sitecom WLR-4001 User manual

WLR-4001
Wireless Gigabit Router 300N
(802.11 b/g/n)

User Manual
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
1 KEY FEATURES................................................................................. 4
2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................................... 5
3 CAUTIONS ....................................................................................... 6
4 PRO UCT LAYOUT ........................................................................... 7
5 NETWORK + SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................... 10
6 WLR-4001 PLACEMENT.................................................................. 10
7 SETUP LAN, WAN........................................................................... 11
8 PC NETWORK A APTER SETUP ...................................................... 12
9 BRINGING UP THE WLR-4001........................................................ 16
10 INITIAL SETUP WLR-4001............................................................. 16
11 CONFIGURATION WIZAR ............................................................ 25
12 WIRELESS SETTINGS..................................................................... 27
13 FIREWALL SETTINGS..................................................................... 39
14 A VANCE SETTINGS.................................................................... 45
15 TOOLBOX SETTINGS ...................................................................... 55
Revision 1.0
© Sitecom Europe BV 2011
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.

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the WLR-4001 Wireless Gigabit Router
300N. The WLR-4001 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 devices. The WLR-4001 is not only a Wireless Access Point, but also
doubles as a 4-port full-duplex Gigabit s itch that connects your ired-
Ethernet devices together at 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds.
At 300 Mbps ireless transmission rate, the Access Point built into the Router
uses advanced MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) technology to transmit
multiple streams of data in a single ireless channel, giving you seamless
access to multimedia content. The robust RF signal travels farther, eliminates
dead spots and extends the net ork range. For data protection and privacy,
the WLR-4001 encodes all ireless transmissions ith WEP, WPA, or WPA2
encryption.
With the inbuilt DHCP Server & po erful SPI fire all, the WLR-4001 protects
your computers against intruders and most kno n Internet attacks and also
provides safe VPN pass-through. With the incredible speed and QoS function
of 802.11n the WLR-4001 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.

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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
802.11b / IEEE802.11g
compliant devices with legacy
protection
Four 10/100/1000 Mbps gigabit
S itch Ports (Auto-Crossover)
Scalability, extend 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 mutual authentication
(Client and dynamic encryption
keys to enhance security
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Make wireless AP and Bridge
mode simultaneously as a
wireless repeater
* Theoretical wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard of 802.11b, 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. The WLR-4001 Router
2. A 110V~240V to 12V 1A S itching Po er Adapter
3. A Quick Install Guide
4. A CD (User’s Manual)
5. A Warranty card
6. An 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.
3.2 Power
The router’s po er voltage is DC 12V 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 isposing 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 escription
Po er connector Connect the 12V 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 escription
OPS BUTTON
Press 2 seconds for OPS 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.
WAN (Blue) Sho s the cable is connected.
WiFi (Blue) Sho s WiFi activity.
Po er (Red) Sho s the device is turned on.
OPS (Blue) Sho s OPS activity.

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5Network + System Requirements
To begin using the WLR-4001, make sure you meet the follo ing as minimum
requirements:
•PC/Notebook.
•Operating System – Microsoft Windo s XP/Vista/Seven
•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.
6WLR-4001 Placement
You can place the WLR-4001 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 home (or your office) 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 Bringing up the WLR-4001
Connect the supplied po er-adapter to the po er inlet port and connect it to
a all outlet. The WLR-4001 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-4001
LOGIN procedure
1. OPEN your bro ser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
2. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar and press [Enter]

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3. Type user name and pass ord (default is admin/admin).
4. Click OK.
5. You ill see the home page of the WLR-4001.
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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LAN settings
The LAN tab gives you the opportunity to change the IP settings of the WLR-
4001.
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.

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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.
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 is 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 (sitecom lr4001).

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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.