Well WRC8500AN User manual

802.11n WLAN Gigabit Router User’s Manual
WELL WRC8500AN
Dual Gigabit Router
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1Introduction..........................................................5
Features.............................................................................5
Device Requirements........................................................5
Using this Document.........................................................6
Getting Support .................................................................6
2Getting to know the device..................................6
Computer / System requirements.....................................6
Package Contents.............................................................7
LED meanings & activations.............................................8
3Computer configurations under
different OS, to obtain IP address
automatically...................................................10
For Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP .............................10
For Windows Vista-32/64................................................13
For Windows 7-32/64......................................................18
4Connecting your device.....................................22
Connecting the Hardware...............................................22
802.11n WLAN Gigabit Router Configuration................24
Wireless Connection .......................................................36
5What the Internet/WAN access of your
own Network now is .......................................38
Internet/WAN access is the DHCP client .......................40
Internet/WAN access is the Static IP..............................40
Internet/WAN access is the PPPoE client......................42
6Getting Started with the Web pages.................43
Accessing the Web pages ..............................................43
Testing your Setup..........................................................46
Default device settings....................................................46
7Operation Mode ................................................48
8Wide Area Network (WAN) Settings.................49
STATIC(Fixed IP)............................................................50
DHCP(Auto config)..........................................................51
PPPoE(ADSL).................................................................52
9Local Area Network (LAN) Settings..................53
10 DHCP Client......................................................55
11 Advanced Routing Settings...............................56
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12 IPv6 ...................................................................57
Static IP Connection........................................................57
Tunneling Connection (6RD)..........................................58
Tunneling Connection (DL-Lite)......................................59
13 Wireless 5G Settings.........................................60
14 Advanced Wireless Settings.............................63
15 Wireless Security/Encryption Settings..............66
Security Mode -- OPENWEP / WEP Auto......................67
Security Mode -- SHAREDWEP / WEP Auto.................68
Security Mode -- WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK /
WPAPSKWPA2PSK...........................................................69
16 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ...........................70
17 Station List.........................................................73
18 AP Wireless Statistics.......................................74
19 Wireless 2.4G Settings......................................75
20 Advanced Wireless Settings.............................78
21 Wireless Security/Encryption Settings..............81
Security Mode -- OPENWEP / WEP Auto......................82
Security Mode -- SHAREDWEP / WEP Auto.................83
Security Mode -- WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK /
WPAPSKWPA2PSK...........................................................84
22 Station List.........................................................85
23 AP Wireless Statistics.......................................86
24 MAC/IP/Port Filtering Settings ..........................87
25 Port Forwarding Setting ....................................89
26 DMZ Settings.....................................................91
27 System Security Settings..................................92
28 System Management........................................93
29 Upgrade Firmware ............................................96
30 Settings Management.......................................97
31 Access Point Status..........................................98
32 Statistic..............................................................99
AConfiguring your Computers...........................100
Configuring Ethernet PCs.............................................100
BIP Addresses, Network Masks, and
Subnets ........................................................105
IP Addresses.................................................................105
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Subnet masks................................................................106
CUPnP Control Point Software on
Windows ME/XP...........................................108
UPnP Control Point Software on Windows
ME.....................................................................................108
UPnP Control Point Software on Windows
XP with Firewall.................................................................109
DTroubleshooting...............................................112
Troubleshooting Suggestions .......................................112
Diagnosing Problem using IP Utilities...........................114
EGlossary..........................................................116
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1 Introduction
Congratulations on becoming the owner of the 802.11n WLAN
Gigabit Router. 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 802.11n
WLAN Gigabit Router, 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:
10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet router to provide Internet
connectivity to all computers on your LAN
Network address translation (NAT) functions to provide
security for your LAN
Network configuration through DHCP Server and DHCP
Client
Services including IP route and DNS configuration, RIP,
and IP
Supports remote software upgrades
Plug & Play, Auto Configuration / Auto Provisioning
User-friendly configuration program accessed via a web
browser
The 802.11n WLAN Gigabit Router has the internal Ethernet
switch allows for a direct connection to a 10/100/1000 Mbps
Ethernet network via an RJ-45 interface, with LAN connectivity
for both the 802.11n WLAN Gigabit Router and a co-located PC
or other Ethernet-based device.
Device Requirements
In order to use the 802.11n WLAN Gigabit Router, you must
have the following:
One RJ-45 Broadband Internet connection via cable
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 or more computers each containing an Ethernet card
(10/100/1000 Mbps network interface card (NIC))
TCP/IP protocol for each PC
For system configuration using the supplied
a. web-based program: a web browser such as Internet
Explorer v7 or later. Note that version 7 of each browser is
the minimum version requirement – for optimum display
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quality, use Internet Explorer v8
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 802.11n WLAN Gigabit Router is 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 personal safety or system integrity.
Getting Support
Supplied by:
Helpdesk Number:
Website:
2 Getting to know the device
Computer / System requirements
1. Pentium 200MHZ processor or above
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2. Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows
XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
3. 64MB of RAM or above
4. 25MB free disk space
Package Contents
1. 802.11n WLAN Gigabit 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 the status of the unit.
Figure 1: Front Panel and LEDs
Label Color Function
POWER green
On: device is powered on
Off: device is powered off
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
green On: 10/100MB Ethernet connection
established and active
Off: No Ethernet connection
Blink: Valid Ethernet packet being transferred
WAN
&
LAN
1/2/3/4
Amber On: 1000MB Ethernet connection established
and active
Off: No Ethernet connection
Blink: Valid Ethernet packet being transferred
Rear and Right Panel and bottom Side
The rear and right panel and bottom side contains a Restore
Defaults button, the ports for the unit’s data and power
connections.
Figure 2: Rear Panel Connections
* Actual ANTENNA may vary depending on model.
Figure 3: Right Panel Connections
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Label Function
ANTENNA
(Optional) Option 1: 3 fixed ANTENNA
Option 2: 3 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 the device via WAN Ethernet to xDSL / Cable Modem
WLAN Press this button for at least 2 full second to turn off/on wireless signals
WPS Press this button for at least 0.5 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 802.11n WLAN router to its default settings.
Press this button for at least 2 full seconds to RESET device to its default settings.
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3 Computer configurations under different OS,
to obtain IPaddress automatically
Before starting the 802.11n WLAN Gigabit Router configuration,
please kindly configure the PC computer as below, to have
automatic IP address / DNS Server.
For Windows 98SE / 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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