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Table of Contents
1Introduction...........................................................7
Features ................................................................................. 7
Device Requirements............................................................ 7
Using this Document ............................................................. 8
Notational conventions................................................... 8
Typographical conventions............................................ 8
Special messages .......................................................... 8
Getting Support...................................................................... 8
2Getting to know the device..................................9
Computer / System requirements......................................... 9
Package Contents................................................................. 9
LED meanings & activations............................................... 10
Front Panel....................................................................10
Rear and Right Panel and bottom Side......................11
3Computer configurations under
different OS, to obtain IP address
automatically....................................................13
ForWindows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP.................................13
For Windows Vista-32/64....................................................17
For Windows 7-32/64..........................................................22
For Windows 8-32/64..........................................................27
4Connecting your device.....................................33
Connecting the Hardware...................................................33
5Utility CD execution............................................35
Easy setup configurations...................................................35
Wireless Connection............................................................44
6What the Internet/WAN access of your
own Network now is........................................46
Internet/WAN access is the DHCP client...........................48
Internet/WAN access is the Static IP..................................49
Internet/WAN access is the PPPoE client.........................51
7Getting Started with the Web pages .................52
Accessing the Web pages .................................................. 52
Testing your Setup............................................................... 54
Default device settings ........................................................54
8Quick Setup........................................................56
Operation Mode Setup........................................................ 57

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Gateway........................................................................57
Wireless ISP..................................................................58
WAN Interface Setup...........................................................59
Static IP.........................................................................60
DHCP Client..................................................................61
PPPoE...........................................................................62
PPTP.............................................................................63
L2TP..............................................................................64
Wireless Basic Setup...........................................................65
AP (Access Point).........................................................66
Client..............................................................................67
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) ..........................68
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) only.................. 71
AP (Access Point) + WDS (Wireless
Distribution System)..................................................72
Wireless Security Setup......................................................73
Configuring WEP 64bit ASCII (5
characters) security...................................................75
Configuring WEP 64bit Hex (10
characters) security...................................................76
ConfiguringWEP 128bit ASCII (13
characters) security...................................................77
Configuring WEP 128bit Hex (26
characters) security...................................................78
Configuring WPA (AES) HEX (64
characters) security...................................................80
Configuring WPA2 (AES) HEX (64
characters) security...................................................82
Configuring WPA2 (Mixed) Passphrase
security.......................................................................83
Configuring WPA2 (Mixed) HEX (64
characters) security...................................................84
9Operation Mode.................................................85
Setting Operation Mode......................................................85
10 Wireless Network...............................................86
Basic Settings...................................................................... 86
Advanced Settings...............................................................88
Security.................................................................................89
WEP + Encryption Key.................................................91
WEP + Use 802.1x Authentication..............................93
WPA/WPA2/WPA2 Mixed + Personal
(Pre-Shared Key)......................................................95

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WPA/WPA2/WPA2 Mixed + Enterprise
(RADIUS)...................................................................96
Access Control.....................................................................98
Allow Listed...................................................................98
Deny Listed.................................................................100
WDS settings.....................................................................101
Configure WDS (Wireless Distribution
System) only............................................................102
Configure AP (Access Point) + WDS
(Wireless Distribution System)...............................107
Site Survey.........................................................................112
Configure Wireless ISP + Wireless client +
Site Survey..............................................................113
WPS....................................................................................118
Introduction of WPS....................................................119
Supported WPS features...........................................119
AP mode......................................................................120
AP as Enrollee............................................................120
AP as Registrar...........................................................120
AP as Proxy................................................................120
Infrastructure-Client mode .........................................121
Instructions of AP’s and Client’s operations.............121
Wireless Advanced Settings page............................122
Operations of AP - AP being an enrollee.........................123
Operations of AP - AP being a registrar...........................137
AP mode......................................................................137
Push Button method...................................................141
Wireless Schedule.............................................................145
11 LAN Interface...................................................146
LAN Interface Setup..........................................................146
Changing the LAN IP addressand subnet
mask................................................................................148
Show Client........................................................................151
12 WAN Interface..................................................152
Configuring Static IP connection ......................................156
Configuring DHCP Client connection...............................158
Configuring PPPoE connection........................................160
Configuring PPTP connection ..........................................162
Configuring L2TP connection ...........................................164
Clone MAC Address..........................................................166
13 Port Filtering.....................................................168

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Port filtering for TCP port 80.............................................169
Port filtering for UDP port 53.............................................170
14 IP Filtering ........................................................172
IP filtering for TCP with specified IP.................................173
IP filtering for UDP with specified IP.................................175
IP filteringfor both TCP and UDP with
specified IP.....................................................................177
15 MAC Filtering....................................................179
MAC filtering for specified MAC Address.........................180
16 Port Forwarding................................................182
Port Forwarding for TCP with specified IP.......................183
Port Forwarding for UDP with specified IP ......................184
17 URL Filtering ....................................................185
URL filtering for specified URL Address ..........................186
18 DMZ..................................................................188
DMZ Host IP Address........................................................188
19 VLAN................................................................190
20 QoS...................................................................191
21 Route Setup.....................................................192
22 Status ...............................................................193
23 Statistics...........................................................194
24 Dynamic DNS...................................................195
Configure DynDNS............................................................197
Configure TZO...................................................................199
25 Time Zone Setting............................................201
SNTP Server and SNTP Client Configuration
settings............................................................................201
26 Denial-of-Service..............................................203
Denial-of-Service...............................................................203
27 Log....................................................................205
System Log........................................................................205
28 Firmware Update .............................................207
About firmware versions....................................................207
Manually updating firmware..............................................207
29 Save/Reload Settings......................................209
Save Settings to File..........................................................209
Load Settings from File .....................................................211
Resetting to Defaults.........................................................213

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30 Password..........................................................216
Setting your username and password.............................216
31 Logout...............................................................218
Logout.................................................................................218
AConfiguring your Computers............................219
Configuring Ethernet PCs.................................................219
Before you begin.........................................................219
Windows® XP PCs ....................................................219
Windows 2000 PCs....................................................219
Windows Me PCs.......................................................221
Windows 95, 98 PCs..................................................221
Windows NT 4.0 workstations...................................222
Assigning static Internet information to
your PCs..................................................................223
BIP Addresses, Network Masks, and
Subnets .........................................................225
IP Addresses......................................................................225
Structure of an IP address.........................................225
Network classes..........................................................225
Subnet masks....................................................................226
CUPnP Control Point Software on
Windows ME/XP...........................................228
UPnP Control Point Software on Windows ME...............228
UPnP Control Point Software on Windows XP
with Firewall....................................................................229
SSDP requirements....................................................229
DTroubleshooting ...............................................232
Troubleshooting Suggestions...........................................232
Diagnosing Problem using IP Utilities..............................234
ping..............................................................................234
nslookup......................................................................234
EGlossary...........................................................236

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1 Introduction
Congratulations on becoming the owner of the Wireless
Gateway. You will now be able to access the Internet using your
high-speed xDSL/Cable modem connection.
This User Guide will show you how to connect your Wireless
Gateway, and how to customize its configuration to get the most
out of your new product.
Features
The list below contains the main features of the device and may
be useful to users with knowledge of networking protocols. If
you are not an experienced user, the chapters throughout this
guide will provide you with enough information to get the most
out of your device.
Features include:
•10/100Base-T Ethernet router to provide Internet
connectivity to all computers on your LAN
•Network address translation (NAT) functions to provide
securityfor your LAN
•Network configuration through DHCP Server and DHCP
Client
•Services including IP route and DNS configuration, RIP,
and IP
•Supports remote software upgrades
•User-friendlyconfiguration program accessed via a web
browser
•User-friendlyconfiguration program accessed via
EasySetup program
The Wireless Gateway has the internal Ethernet switch
allowsfor a directconnection to a 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
network via an RJ-45 interface, with LANconnectivityfor
both theWireless Gateway and a co-located PC or other
Ethernet-based device.
Device Requirements
In order to use the Wireless Gateway, you must have the
following:
•One RJ-45 Broadband Internetconnection viacable
modem or xDSL modem
•Instructions from your ISP on what type of Internet access
you will be using, and the addresses needed to set up access
•One ormore computers eachcontaining an Ethernet card
(10Base-T/100Base-T network interface card (NIC))
•TCP/IP protocol for each PC

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•For system configuration using the supplied
a. web-based program: a web browser such as Internet
Explorer v4 or later, or Netscape v4 or later. Note that
version 4 of each browser is theminimum version
requirement – for optimum display quality, use Internet
Explorer v5, or Netscape v6.1
b. EasySetup program: Graphical User Interface
Note
You do not need to use a hub or switch in order to connect more
than one Ethernet PC to your device. Instead,you can connect
up to four Ethernet PCs directly to your device using the ports
labeled Ethernet on the rear panel.
Using this Document
Notational conventions
•Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in the text
and also in the glossary.
•For brevity, the Wireless Gatewayis referred to as “the device”.
•The term LAN refers to a group of Ethernet-connected
computers at one site.
Typographical conventions
•Italic text is used for items you select from menus and drop-
down lists and the names of displayed web pages.
•Bold text is used for text strings that you type when prompted
by the program, and to emphasize important points.
Special messages
This document uses the following icons to draw your attention to
specific instructions or explanations.
Note
Provides clarifying or non-essential information on the current
topic.
Definition
Explains terms or acronyms that may be unfamiliar to many
readers. These terms are also included in the Glossary.
WARNING
Provides messages of high importance, including messages
relating to personalsafety or system integrity.
GettingSupport
Supplied by:
Helpdesk Number:
Website:

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2 Gettingtoknowthedevice
Computer /System requirements
•1. Pentium 200MHZ processor or above
•2. Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows
XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8
•3. 64MB of RAM or above
•4. 25MB free disk space
Package Contents
1. 802.11n WLAN Router
2. CD-ROM (Software & Manual)
3. Quick Installation Guide
4. Ethernet Cable (RJ-45)
5. Power Adapter
6. Detachable Antenna (Optional)

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LED meanings &activations
Front Panel
The front panel contains lights called Light Emitting Diodes
(LEDs) that indicate thestatus of the unit.
* Actual Front Panel and ANTENNA may vary depending on model.
Figure 1: Front Panel and LEDs
Label Color Function
POWER green On: device is powered on
Off: device is powered off
WAN green On:WAN link established and active
Off: No LAN link
Blink: Valid Ethernet packet being transferred
WLAN green On: WLAN link established and active
Blink: Valid Wireless packet being transferred
WPS green Off: WPS link isn’t established and active
Blink: Valid WPS packet being transferred
LAN
1/2/3/4 green On: LAN link established and active
Off: No LAN link
Blink: Valid Ethernet packet being transferred

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Rear and Right Panel and bottom Side
The rear and right panel and bottom sidecontains a Restore
Defaults button, the ports for the unit's data and power
connections.
* Actual Rear Panel and ANTENNA may vary depending on model.
Figure 2: Rear Panel Connections
* Actual button may vary depending on model.
Figure 3: Right Panel Connections
* Actual button may vary depending on model.

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Label Function
ANTENNA
(Optional) Option 1: 1 fixed ANTENNA
Option 2: 1 detachable ANTENNA
ON/OFF
SWITCH Power on/off the device
POWER Connects to the supplied power adaptor
LAN 4/3/2/1 Connects the device via LAN Ethernet to up to 4 PCs
WAN Connects thedevice via WANEthernet to xDSL /
Cable Modem
WPS
Press this button for at least 3 full seconds and
the WPS LED will flash to start WPS.
Now go to the wireless adapter or device and
press its WPS button. Make sure to press the
button within 120 seconds (2 minutes) after
pressing the router's WPS button.
RESET Reset button. RESET the 802.11nWLAN router to its
default settings.
Press this button for at least 6 full seconds toRESET
device to its default settings.

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3 ComputerconfigurationsunderdifferentOS,
toobtainIPaddressautomatically
Beforestarting the 802.11n WLAN Router configuration, please
kindly configure the PC computer as below, to have automatic
IP address / DNS Server.
For Windows98SE / ME / 2000 / XP
1. Click on "Start" -> "Control Panel" (in Classic View). In
the Control Panel, double click on "Network Connections"
to continue.

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2. Single RIGHT click on "Local Area connection", then click
"Properties".

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3. Double click on "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)".

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4. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain
DNS server address automatically" then click on "OK" to
continue.
5. Click "Show icon in notification area when connected"
(see screen image in 3. above) then Click on "OK" to
complete the setup procedures.

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For WindowsVista-32/64
1. Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” -> “View network
status and tasks”.

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2. In the Manage network connections, click on “Manage
network connections” to continue.

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3. Single RIGHT click on "Local Area connection", then click
"Properties".

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4. The screen will displaythe information "User Account
Control" and click "Continue" to continue.
5. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".