W-Link WL-R210 Series User manual

User Manual
---Apply to WL-R210 Series 3G/4G Router
V1.3
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April, 2016

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Contents
1Product Introduction....................................................................................................................4
1.1 Product overview.............................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Model introduction............................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Product Appearance........................................................................................................6
1.4 Typical Application Diagram...........................................................................................6
1.5 Features ............................................................................................................................7
2Hardware Installation..................................................................................................................8
2.1 Panel:.................................................................................................................................8
2.2 LED Status........................................................................................................................9
2.3 How to Install..................................................................................................................10
3Router Configuration.................................................................................................................12
3.1 Local Configure..............................................................................................................12
3.2 Basic Configuration........................................................................................................13
3.3 WLAN Setting.................................................................................................................19
3.4 Advanced Network Setting........................................................................................... 22
3.5 VPN Tunnel.....................................................................................................................28
3.6 Administration.................................................................................................................33
3.7 Debugging Setting.........................................................................................................45
3.8 “Reset” Button for Restore Factory Setting................................................................48

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3.9 Appendix (For advanced optional features only) ......................................................49

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1 Product Introduction
1.1 Product overview
WLINK industrial Router is based on industrial grade design, built-in high-powered 32bit
MIPS processor, and multi-band 4G/3G communication module, supportWCDMA,HSPA+,
4G FDD/TDD etc., provide quick and convenient internet access or private network
transmission to customer, provide wire-line network or wireless WLAN share high speed
access, meanwhile, customized high security VPN (Open VPN、IPSec、SSL), to construct
safe channel, widely used in financial, electric power, environment, oil, transportation,
security, etc..
WLINK industrial series router provide GUI, optional CLI configuration interface, customer
can configure by IE explore or Telnet/SSH, various configuration method, concise and
friendly interface make configuring and managing of all router terminal easier ,meanwhile,
WLINK provide M2M terminal management platform to manage all router terminal with
remote management. User can monitor all terminals which connected to platform
successfully by this platform, provide long-distance control, parameter configuration, and
long-distance upgrade service.
1.2 Model introduction
WLINK industrial grade router series have single module / single SIM card, single module
/ double SIM card, double module / double SIM card design, support multi-band frequency
WCDMA, HSPA+, 4G FDD/TDD etc., and downward compatibility to GPRS、EDGE、
CDMA 1x, etc., optional GPS module Expansion positioning function, to suit different
requirement and different network environment of different operators. Our Router series
have many model for option, below is the product model indications in detail, for more
optional models, please consult local distributors /resellers.

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Table 1-1 Router partial model table

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1.3 Product Appearance
Table 1-2 WLINK Router Appearance
Series
R100
R200
R210
R520
Appearance
Ports
1*LAN
1*RS232
2*LAN/ 1*LAN+ 1*WAN
GPS or WLAN(11n
1T1R)
2*LAN(Default) +Dual
SIM
GPS, WLAN Optional
1*WAN + 4*LAN +
single module/dual SIM,
dual module/dual SIM
Product
category
Single port router
Dual port Wi-Fi router
Multi-port Wi-Fi router
Multi-functional Wi-Fi
router
1.4 Typical Application Diagram
WLINK 4G/3G Router are widely used in Telecom, economic, advertisement, traffic,
environment protection business area.
For example, in economic area, WL-R210 Series Router connect server by IPSec & GRE to
ensure data security, tiny design makes it easily installed into ATM machine. All these
technology ensure safe and reliable data transmission, and minimize the probability of
network disconnection, and maximize the usability of economic business like ATM,
POS .etc.

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Figure 1-1 Network Topology
1.5 Features
Various cellular module optional, LTE/HSPA+/EVDO/CDMA2000 optional
Support IEEE802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi AP function, extended support to Wi-Fi terminal,
WDS bridging, support WEP, WPA/WPA2 Personal/Enterprise, TKIP/AES, etc.,
Authenticated encryption mode
Support virtual data and private network（APN/VPDN）
Optional support RS-232/RS-485 interface data transparent transmission and
protocol conversion
Support on-demand dialing, include timing on/off-line, voice or SMS control
on/off-line, data trigger online or link idle offline
Support TCP/IP protocol stack, support Telnet, HTTP, SNMP, PPP, PPPoE, etc.,
network protocol
Support VPN Client（PPTP, L2TP）,optional support Open VPN, IPSec, HTTPs,
SSH, etc. advanced VPN function
Provide friendly user interface, use normal web internet explorer to easily
configure and manage, long-distance configure Telnet/SSH + CLI
Optional IPv6 protocol stack
Optional support M2M terminal management platform
WDTwatchdog design, keep system stable
Customization as per customer’s demand

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2 Hardware Installation
This chapter is mainly for installation introduction, there would be some difference
between the scheme and real object. But the difference won’t have any influence to
products performance.
2.1 Panel:
Table 2-1 WL-R210 Structure
WLINK Tech.
R210 series
Front
Top
There are some difference on Antenna interface and indicator light for the device
with extended Wi-Fi, GPS features.

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Table 2-2 Router Interface
Port
Instruction
Remark
USIM
Plug type SIM Slot, support 1.8/3V/5V automatic
detection.
Main
3G/LTE antenna, SMA connector, 50Ω.
Aux/GPS
Optional for LTE MIMO antenna or GPS
antenna ,SMA connector, 50Ω.
Optional
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi antenna, SMA connector,
Optional
LAN
10/100Base-TX，MDI/MDIX self-adaption.
WAN/LAN
10/100Base-TX，MDI/MDIX self-adaption.
Default as LAN
Reset
Reset button,(press on button at least 5 seconds)
PWR
Power connector
5 ～26V DC
I/O
1/O 1 and 2 is digital input, and I/O 3 is digital
output.
Console
RJ45-DB9 cable for CLI configuration.
2.2 LED Status
Table 2-3 Router LED indictor Status
silk-screen
status
Indication
Signal
Signal
Solid Light
LED1 indicates signal is weak(CSQ0~10).
LED2 indicates signal is good(CSQ11~19.
LED3 indicates signal is strong (CSQ20~31)
Signal 1
Blink
dialing
Solid Light
online
PWR
Solid Light
System power operation.
WLAN
Solid light
WLAN enable, but no data communication.
Blinking quickly
Data in transmitting
Dark
WLAN disable
ERR
Dark
System operation and LTE/3G online.
Solid Light(Red)
System fail indicator. It indicates SIM card/ module
fail.
LAN
Green
Solid light
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silk-screen
status
Indication
Green
Blinking
Data in transmitting.
Green
Dark
Disconnection.
There are some difference in the LED indicator of the router with expanded Wi-Fi,
GPS function and single module/double SIM.
Dimension
Figure 2-2 R210 Series Router Dimension
2.3 How to Install
2.4.1 SIM/UIM card install
If use dual SIM/UIM card router, you need insert dual SIM before configure it. After
inserting, please follow below steps to connect the router.

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Before connecting, please disconnect any power resource of router
2.4.2 Ethernet Cable Connection
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the cellular Router with computer directly, or transit by a
switch.
2.4.3 Serial Port Connection
If you want to connect the router via serial port to laptop or other devices, you should
prepare a serial port or RJ45 cable, this cable is optional available from WLINK. One end
connect to computer serial port, the other end connects to the console port of the router
Before connecting, please disconnect any power resource.
2.4.4 Power Supply
In order to get high reliability, WLINK Series Router power adapt supports wide voltage
input range from +5V to +36VDC, support hot plug and complex application environment.
2.4.5 Review
After insert the SIM/UIM card and connect Ethernet cable and antenna, connect power
supply adaptor or power cable.
Please connect the antenna before power on, otherwise the signal maybe poor
because of impedance mismatching.
Notice:
Step 1 Check the antenna connection.
Step 2 Check SIM/UIM card, confirm SIM/UIM card is available.
Step 3 Power on the industrial Router
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3 Router Configuration
This Chapter introduces the parameter configuration of the router, the router can be
configured via web internet explorer, Firefox, or chrome. Here we take GUIs 7 system and
Internet Explorer 9.0 as sample.
3.1 Local Configure
The router supports to be configured by local Ethernet port, you could specify a static IP or
DHCP get IP for your computer. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1，subnet mask is
255.255.255.0, please refer to followings:
Step 1 Click “start > control panel”,find “Network Connections” icon and double click it to
enter, select “Local Area Connection” corresponding to the network card on this
page. Refer to the figure below.
Figure 3-3 Network Connection
Step 2 Obtain a IP address automatically or set up IP address,192.168.1.xxx(XXX can be
any number between 2～254)
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User should use the default user name and password when log in for the first time
Figure 3-4 User Identify Interface
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3.2 Basic Configuration
Different software version have different web configuration interface, here take R210
2.6.0.1 version as example.
After visit the WEB interface, you can check the current status of Router, or modify router
configuration via web interface, below is the introduction for the common setting.

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Figure 3-5 Router Status GUI
3.2.1 Cellular Network Configure
Step 1 Single Click Basic Network-> Cellular, you can modify relevant parameter
according to the application.

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Figure 3-1 Dual SIM GUI
Table 3-1 Cellular Instruction
Parameter
Instruction
Enable
Enable SIM card dial
ICMP check
To enable or disable ICMP check rules. Enable the ICMP check
and setup a reachable IP address as destination IP. Once
ICMP check failed, router will switch SIM card.
SIM Mode
Select the network type
APN
APN, provided by local ISP, usually CDMA/EVDO network do
not need this parameter
User
SIM card user name is provided by ISP
Password
SIM card password is provided by ISP
ICMC Check and Cellular Traffic Check are alternative.
【ICMP Check】
Enable ICMP, Router will automatically check whether the defined IP address is
reachable per 60s. If the IP address is unreachable and ICMP check is timeout at
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router will implement fail action as you configured..
The Check IP is an public IP or company server IP address.
【Cellular Traffic Check】
【Check Mode】there are Rx(Receive), Tx(Transmission) and Rx/Tx check modes.
【Rx】Router will check the 3G/LTE cellular receiver traffic. If no receiver traffic within
the defined check interval, the router will implement the specified action reconnect
or reboot.
【SIM Mode】
【Fail Over】SIM card mutual backup. Once SIM card is failed, it will switch to the
SIM2 and work on SIM2. Once SIM2 is failed, it will switch back to SIM1.
【SIM1 Only】Just SIM1 is available.
【SIM2 Only】Just SIM2 is available.
【Backup】SIM1 is the primary SIM. Once SIM1 is failed, it will switch to SIM2 and
work on SIM2 within the defined time. Once the time is over, it will switch back to
SIM1.
Step 2 After Setting, please click “save” icon.
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3.2.2 LAN Setting
Step 1 Single Click “ Basic Network>LAN” to enter below interface

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Figure 3-2 LAN Setting GUI
Table 3-2 LAN Setting Instruction
Parameter
Instruction
Router IP Address
Router IP address, default IP is 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask
Router subnet mask, default mask is 255.255.255.0
DHCP
Dynamic allocation IP service, after enable, it will show the
IP address range and options of lease
IP Address Range
IP address range within LAN
Lease
The valid time
Step 2 After setting, please click “save” to finish, the device will reboot.
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3.2.3 Dynamic DNS Setting
Step 1 Single click “Basic Network->DDNS to enter the DDNS setting page.
Figure 3-3 Dynamic DNS Setting
Table 3-3 DDNS Setting Instruction
parameter
Instruction
IP address
Default is standard DDNS protocol, for customized protocol, please
contact Wlink engineer. Usually, use default IP 0.0.0.0
Auto refresh
time
Set the interval of the DDNS client obtains new IP, suggest 240s or
above
Service
provider
Select the DDNS service provider that listed.
Step 2 Please Click “Save“ to finish.
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3.2.4 Routing Setting
Step 1 Single click “Basic Network->Routing to enter the DDNS setting GUI.

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Figure 3-4 Routing Setting
Table 3-4 Routing Setting Instruction
Parameter
Instruction
Destination
Router can reach the destination IP address.
Gateway
Next hop IP address which the router will reach
Subnet Mask
Subnet mask for destination IP address
Metric
Metrics are used to determine whether one particular route should
be chosen over another.
Interface
Interface from router to gateway.
Description
Describe this routing name.
Step 2 Please Click “ Save “ to finish.
3.3 WLAN Setting
It’s mainly for router which support Wi-Fi, you can modify and configure WLAN
parameter through Web GUI, below is the common setting
3.3.1 Basic Setting
Step 1 Click “WLAN->Basic Setting” to configure relative parameter