Vertex Wireless VW310 User manual

1.Product Overview 1
USER MANUAL V.1.5E

CDMA EV-DO Rev.A Mini Wi-Fi Hotspot VW300 series
Table of Contents
Technical Specification 03
1. Product Overview
Package Contents 05
System Requirements 05
Features 06
Hardware Overview 07
2. Installation 09
3. Configuration
Web-based Configuration 11
Basic Setup
Connection Setting 11
Status 12
Advanced Setup
IP Setup 13
Wireless Setup 15
Traffic Control 22
Security 25
Utility 29
4. Administrator 37
5. Status 39
6. Troubleshooting 43

1.Product Overview 3
Standards
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11b
Wireless Signal Rates
54Mbps 48Mbps
36Mbps 24Mbps
18Mbps 12Mbps
11Mbps 9Mbps
6Mbps 5.5Mbps
2Mbps 1Mbps
Security
64/128-bit WEP
WPA-PSK
WPA-PSK2
Frequency Range
2.4GHz to 2.483GHz
CDMA Frequency Range
VW310 Rx: 463 ~ 468MHz
Tx: 453 ~ 458MHz
VW340 Rx: 859.64 ~ 893.37MHz
Tx: 824.64 ~ 848.37MHz
Rx: 1930 ~ 1989.95MHz
Tx: 1850 ~ 1909.95MHz
Channel Bandwidth
CDMA 1.23MHz
AC Adaptor
AC 110~240V, 50~60Hz
DC 5.0V / 2.0A
LEDs
Power Signal
1x/EVDO WAN
WLAN

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Operating temperature
-20 °C ~ +60 °C
Storage temperature
-30 °C ~ +70 °C
Humidity
5 ~ 95%
Dimension
115(W)x64(D)x14.5(H)mm
Operating time
Working time: 2Hrs
Standby time: 3Hrs

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Package Contents
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1Main set
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2AC adaptor
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3User manual
System Requirements
•At least one computer with an installed wireless
network interface card or adaptor
•TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each
computer
•Internet browser

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Features
◆Faster Wireless Networking
The VW300 provides up to 54Mbps wireless connection
with other 802.11g wireless clients.
◆Compatible with 802.11b Devices
The VW300 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b
standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11b PCI,
USB and Cardbus adaptors.
◆Advanced Firewall feature
The Web-based user interface displays a number of
advanced network management features including:
Filter Scheduling
– These filters can be scheduled to be active on
certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes.
Parental Controls
– Easily applied content filtering based on MAC
Address, and/or URL.
Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions
– The VW300 can pass through VPN sessions. It
supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP
sessions, so users behind the VW300 can surely
access corporate network.
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard
specification. Actual data throughput will vary. CDMA Network
conditions and environmental factors, including volume of
network traffic, building materials and construction, and network
overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental
conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.

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Hardware Overview

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1Power
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ctivit
y
Description
OFF Power is not supplied to the route
r
Solid Blue Power is supplied to the router with either
Adaptor or Battery (Full charged)
Solid Violet Power is supplied to the router with half batter
y
Solid Red Power is supplied to the router with low batter
y
Blinking Blue Charging the batter
y
Blinking Red Error with charging battery (bad battery, etc)
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2Signal
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ctivit
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Description
OFF No 1x or E
V
-DO signal
Solid Blue Strongest level
Solid Violet Medium level
Solid Red Low level
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31x/EV-DO
A
ctivit
y
Description
OFF Router is connected to 1
x
Solid Blue Router is connected to E
V
-DO
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4WAN
A
ctivit
y
Description
OFF Router is disconnected
Solid Blue Router is connected to WAN
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5WLAN
A
ctivit
y
Description
OFF No Wi-Fi is used
Solid Blue Wi-Fi is activated
Blinking Blue
A
ctive data passed through Wi-Fi
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6Connector
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7micro SD slot for file sharing
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8USB (Mini-B) slot for battery charging
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9External antenna port
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10 Antenna
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11 ON/OFF Button

2.Installation 9
WirelessInstallationConsiderations
The VW300 wireless router let your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating
range of your wireless network. However, the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the
wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and
background RF noise in your home or business.
1. Router should be placed at the position with good CDMA signal.
2. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the VW300 and other network devices to a minimum-each
wall or ceiling can reduce your adaptor’s range from 1~30 meters. Position your devices so that the number of
walls or ceilings is minimized.
3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on
range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall
or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks),
mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 1~2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

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5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X – 10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home
security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your
2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if
the phone is not in use

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Web-based Configuration
Please open a web-browser and enter the IP address of the router
(192.168.200.1)
You will see the Router’s login page in your browser window. Enter
login password and press “Login” button to log in.
** Note: The Router ships with no password entered. In the login screen, leave the password blank and click the “Login” button to log in.
Basic setup
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▶Connection Setting
[Internet Setting]
Basic setting Enter your PPP user name, password and Dial
(Provided by operator. Default dial: #777)
System Selection Select the CDMA system from the drop-down
menu:1x and EVDO, 1x, and EVDO

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[Wireless Setting]
Wireless Mode Select enabled to use Wi-Fi feature otherwise
select disabled. If you select Enabled, SSID
and Wireless Security will be displayed below
SSID Service Set Identifier is the name of your
wireless network. Create a name using up to
32 characters.
Wireless Security Select Enabled to use Wireless Security
otherwise select Disabled. If you select
Enabled, Wireless Code will be displayed
below (Default security option is WPA-PSK
TKIP. If you want to have more option, go to
Wireless Setup under Advanced Setup)
Wireless Code Enter security code for WPA-PSK TKIP
encryption if you want to use Wi-Fi security
option
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▶Status
You can check current Router status via this menu.

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Advanced Setup
This menu provides various enhanced network function configuration and recommend to expert user. It’s not necessary
for all users.
-IP Setup
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▶Internet Setting
[Internet Setting]
Basic setting Enter your PPP user name, password and
Dial (Provided by operator. Default dial: #777)
System Selection Select a CDMA system from the drop-
down menu: 1x and EVDO, 1x, and EVDO
[Dynamic IP]
DNS Server Select either Manual or Auto select for DNS
server.
Primary DNS Address Enter the Primary DNS server IP assigned
by your ISP
Secondary DNS Address Enter the Secondary DNS server IP assigned by your ISP (optional)

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MTU Maximum Transmission Unit – you may need to change the MTU for optimal
performance with your specific ISP.
Auto select is the default MTU
□
▶LAN Setting
IP Address This is the internal IP address of the Router.
The default IP address is “192.168.200.1” and it
can be changed if needed.
Subnet Mask This is a unique, advanced feature of the
Router. The default is “255.255.255.0” and it
can be changed if needed.
DHCP Server The Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) server will automatically assign an IP address to the
computers on the LAN/private network. Select Enabled to use DHCP server otherwise select
Disabled
** Note: To use DHCP server, be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to
“Obtain an IP Address Automatically.
DHCP IP Pool Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP assignment.
The default range is 100-200.

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-Wireless Setup
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▶Wireless Basic Setting
[Wireless Router Mode]
Select a Wireless Router mode from list : Disabled / AP / WDS Master/ WDS Slave
[Wireless Network]
Wireless Mode Select a Wireless Mode from the drop-down
menu:
◎Mixed(B+G) Mode – Select if you are using both 802.11b
and 802.11g wireless clients.
◎G only Mode – Select if you are using 802.11g wireless
clients only.
◎B only Mode – Select if you are using 802.11b wireless
clients only.
WMM Wireless Multimedia Extension (WMM) mode is Power Save uses mechanisms from 802.11e and

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legacy 802.11 to save power (for battery powered equipment) and fine-tune power consumption.
Select Enabled to use WMM otherwise select Disabled
SSID Service Set Identifier is the name of your wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices
in the wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. (It is case-sensitive and uses any
of the characters in the keyboard)
Broadcast SSID Select Disabled if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the
router otherwise select Enabled. If Disabled is selected, the SSID will not be detected by site survey
so your wireless clients need to have the SSID manually entered to connect to the router.
Channel A number of operating channels can be selected. If there are other wireless networks operating
in your area, the channel will be set different from the channel of the other wireless networks. For
best performance, use a channel that is at least five channels away from the other wireless
network.
Output Power There are a number of operating output power you can choose from. The default output power
100%. The output power can be changed if needed. For best performance, use a 100%.

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≫Wireless Distribution System(WDS) Master & Slave
WDS is a system that enables the wireless interconnection of access points in network. It allows a wireless network to
be expanded using multiple access points without need for a wired backbone to link them. It is possible to extend
wireless coverage area by using more than two VW300 (Maximum
4). WDS can be either a WDS master or remote WDS slave. WDS
Master relays data between remote WDS slave, wireless clients or
other relay station to either a main or other relay WDS slave. WDS
Master & Slave must be configured as same SSID, Channel and
security.
** Note : When you setup WDS function, please disable wireless security
options of every AP’s. WDS function of VW300 series is applicable with
other APs which use Ralink chipset but function can be restricted for
otherwirelesschipset.
Setting Wi-Fi security Disable Wi-Fi security option in each units.
(You can set security option in WDS mode but
recommend to set security after WDS
configuration. Also you should set same
security option in each Master and Slave unit.)
WDS Master Setting Master mode should be set in the unit which is working with EVDO network for WAN.

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Connect to WEB UI using IP address, “192.168.200.1” →Go to [Advanced Set up] →
[Wireless Set up] →[Basic setting] →Click [WDS Master] →Set desired SSID and Channel.
(These SSID and Channel should be same with WDS slave device.) →Click “Scan AP” in
WDS Master section →Choose AP that you want to use as WDS Slave →Click “Apply” to
apply your configuration.
WDS Slave Setting Connect to WEB UI using IP address, “192.168.200.1” which you want to use as WDS slave.
Go to [Advanced Set up] →[Wireless Set up] →[Basic setting] →Click [WDS Slave] →Set
desired SSID and Channel.(These SSID and Channel should be same with WDS Master
device.) Set desired IP address of WEB UI.(Once device is operated as WDS slave, you can
access WEB UI via this address.) →Click “Scan AP” in WDS Slave section →Choose AP that
you want to use as WDS Master →Click “Apply” to apply your configuration.

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▶Security Setting
Here are a few different ways you can maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from prying
eyes and ears. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user. At the time of this User Manual’s
publication, there are two encryption methods available.
[Security Using Password]
Security Type Select a Security Type from drop-down menu.
◎None(open) & Shared
– In this mode, a wireless device must know the
WEP key to join the network.
◎WPA-PSK & WPA-PSK2
– In this mode, Wi-Fi protected access with Pre-Shared
Key (WPA-PSK and WPA-PSK2) data encryption
provides extremely strong data security, very
effectively blocking eaves dropping. Uses a pass
phrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection.
The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and

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63 characters long. The password can include symbols and spaces.
Encryption Type Select an Encryption Type from drop-down menu
◎None(open) & Shared
◎WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
- WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it its protected as it is
transmitted from one wireless device to another. To gain access to a WEP network, you must know the key.
The key is a string of characters that you create. When using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption.
The type of encryption determines the key length. In this mode, this is a common protocol that adds security to
all Wi-Fi compliant wireless products. WEP was designed to give wireless networks the equivalent level of
privacy protection as a comparable wired network.
◎WPA-PSK & WPA-PSK2 TKIP & AES
- Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol(TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using
a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been
tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard(AES) instead of TKIP.