ZyXEL Communications NU-AP699E9N3 User manual

NU-AP699E9N3
Wireless Router
User Manual
V1.0

NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual
i
Contents
1Safety Precautions.............................................................................................1
2Overview............................................................................................................2
2.1 Product Introduction ..............................................................................2
2.2 Packing List...........................................................................................2
3Mode Introduction ..............................................................................................3
3.1 Bridge Mode..........................................................................................3
3.2 Router Mode..........................................................................................3
3.3 Wireless Universal Repeater/WDS Mode..............................................3
3.4 Client Mode ...........................................................................................3
4Hardware Description and Installation ...............................................................3
4.1 Hardware Description............................................................................3
4.1.1 Front Panel and LED Status.......................................................3
4.1.2 Rear/Side Panel and Interface Description ................................5
4.2 Hardware Installation.............................................................................7
4.2.1 System Requirements ................................................................7
4.2.2 Before You Begin........................................................................7
4.3 Operation Range...................................................................................7
5Configuring Your Computer and Wireless Connection.......................................8
5.1 Configuring Your Computer...................................................................8
5.2 Configuring Wireless Configuration.....................................................10
6Configuring NU-AP699E9N3............................................................................12
6.1 Bridge Mode Configuration..................................................................13
6.2 Router Mode Configuration .................................................................13
6.3 Repeater Mode Configuration .............................................................15
6.4 WDS Mode Configuration....................................................................17
6.4.1 Repeater Configuration in the WDS Mode ...............................17
6.4.2 Central Base Station Configuration in the WDS Mode.............19
6.4.3 WDS Application.......................................................................19
6.5 Client Mode Configuration...................................................................21
7Web Configuration for the Bridge Mode...........................................................22
7.1 Running Status....................................................................................22

NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual
ii
7.1.1 Router Status............................................................................22
7.1.2 Clients List................................................................................23
7.2 Setup Wizard.......................................................................................24
7.3 Mode Setting .......................................................................................24
7.4 Network Settings .................................................................................25
7.4.1 LAN Interface Settings..............................................................25
7.4.2 DHCP Server............................................................................26
7.4.2.1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server ............................26
7.4.2.2 Using Address Reservation...........................................27
7.5 Wireless Settings.................................................................................28
7.5.1 Wireless Basic Settings............................................................28
7.5.2 Guest Network..........................................................................32
7.5.3 Wireless Advanced Settings.....................................................34
7.5.4 WPS Setup...............................................................................38
7.5.4.1 Using the WPS Button..................................................39
7.5.4.2 Using the Web Page.....................................................39
7.6 Management Function.........................................................................40
7.6.1 Backup Settings........................................................................40
7.6.2 Reboot Router ..........................................................................42
7.6.3 Set Password............................................................................42
7.6.4 Router Upgrade........................................................................43
8Web Configuration for the Router Mode ..........................................................44
8.1 Running Status....................................................................................44
8.1.1 Router Status............................................................................44
8.1.2 Clients List................................................................................47
8.2 Setup Wizard.......................................................................................47
8.3 Mode Setting .......................................................................................47
8.4 Network Settings .................................................................................48
8.4.1 LAN Interface Settings..............................................................49
8.4.2 WAN Interface Settings ............................................................49
8.4.3 DHCP Server............................................................................57
8.4.3.1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server ............................58
8.4.3.2 Using Address Reservation...........................................58
8.4.4 NAT ALG...................................................................................59

NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual
iii
8.5 Wireless Settings.................................................................................60
8.5.1 Wireless Basic Settings............................................................61
8.5.2 Guest Network..........................................................................65
8.5.3 Wireless Advanced Settings.....................................................66
8.5.4 WDS Function...........................................................................70
8.5.5 WPS Setup...............................................................................71
8.5.5.1 Using the WPS Button..................................................71
8.5.5.2 Using the Web Page.....................................................72
8.6 Network Application.............................................................................73
8.6.1 Port Forwarding........................................................................73
8.6.2 Port Triggering..........................................................................75
8.6.3 UPnP ........................................................................................76
8.6.4 IGMP Proxying..........................................................................78
8.6.5 DMZ Server ..............................................................................78
8.6.6 Dynamic DNS...........................................................................79
8.6.7 Static Routes.............................................................................80
8.7 Security Options..................................................................................82
8.7.1 Block Sites................................................................................82
8.7.2 Block Services..........................................................................84
8.7.3 Protection..................................................................................86
8.8 Management Function.........................................................................87
8.8.1 Backup Settings........................................................................88
8.8.2 Remote Management...............................................................89
8.8.3 Schedules.................................................................................91
8.8.4 SNTP........................................................................................92
8.8.5 Reboot Router ..........................................................................93
8.8.6 Set Password............................................................................93
8.8.7 Router Upgrade........................................................................94
9Web Configuration for the Wireless Universal Repeater Mode........................96
9.1 Running Status....................................................................................96
9.1.1 Router Status............................................................................96
9.1.2 Clients List................................................................................97
9.2 Setup Wizard.......................................................................................98
9.3 Repeater Mode Setting........................................................................98

NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual
iv
9.4 Network Settings .................................................................................98
9.4.1 LAN Interface Settings..............................................................99
9.4.2 DHCP Server..........................................................................100
9.4.2.1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server ..........................100
9.4.2.2 Using Address Reservation.........................................101
9.5 Wireless Settings...............................................................................102
9.5.1 Wireless Universal Repeater..................................................102
9.5.2 WPS Setup.............................................................................103
9.5.2.1 Using the WPS Button................................................103
9.5.2.2 Using the Web Page...................................................104
9.5.3 Wireless Client Function.........................................................107
9.6 Management Function.......................................................................109
9.6.1 Backup Settings......................................................................109
9.6.2 Reboot Router .........................................................................111
9.6.3 Set Password...........................................................................111
9.6.4 Router Upgrade......................................................................112
10 Web Configuration for the WDS Mode........................................................... 113
10.1 Running Status.................................................................................. 113
10.1.1 Router Status..................................................................... 114
10.1.2 Clients List......................................................................... 114
10.2 Setup Wizard.....................................................................................115
10.3 Mode Setting ..................................................................................... 115
10.4 Network Settings ............................................................................... 115
10.4.1 LAN Interface Settings ......................................................116
10.4.2 DHCP Server..................................................................... 117
10.4.2.1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server ........................117
10.4.2.2 Using Address Reservation....................................... 118
10.5 Wireless Settings............................................................................... 119
10.5.1 WDS Function...................................................................119
10.5.2 Wireless Basic Settings.....................................................120
10.6 Management Function.......................................................................123
10.6.1 Backup Settings ................................................................124
10.6.2 Reboot Router...................................................................125
10.6.3 Set Password....................................................................126

NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual
v
10.6.4 Router Upgrade.................................................................126
11 Web Configuration for the Client Mode..........................................................127
11.1 Running Status..................................................................................127
11.1.1 Router Status.....................................................................128
11.1.2 Clients List.........................................................................129
11.2 Setup Wizard.....................................................................................129
11.3 Network Settings ...............................................................................129
11.3.1 LAN Interface Settings ......................................................129
11.3.2 DHCP Server.....................................................................130
11.3.2.1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server.........................131
11.3.2.2 Using Address Reservation.......................................131
11.4 Wireless Settings...............................................................................132
11.4.1 WPS Setup........................................................................133
11.4.2 Wireless Client Function ...................................................135
11.5 Management Function.......................................................................136
11.5.1 Backup Settings ................................................................136
11.5.2 Reboot Router...................................................................138
11.5.3 Set Password....................................................................138
11.5.4 Router Upgrade.................................................................139
Appendix A FAQ..............................................................................................141

NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual
1
About User Manual
This user manual describes how to install and configure NU-AP699E9N3.
Organization
This user manual is organized as follows:
Chapter Description
Chapter 1 : Safety Precautions Provides safety precaution information.
Chapter 2 : Overview Provides a general overview of
NU-AP699E9N3, and the packing list.
Chapter 3 : Mode Introduction
Introduce network topologies and basic
wireless connection settings for the Bridge,
Router, Wireless Universal Repeater/WDS,
and Client modes.
Chapter 4 : Hardware
Description and Installation Describes the front and rear panels of NU-AP699E9N3 and hardware installation.
Chapter 5 : Configuring Your
Computer and Wireless
Connection
Describes how to set the TCP/IP for your
computer and how to connect to
NU-AP699E9N3 wirelessly.
Chapter 6 : Configuring
NU-AP699E9N3
Describes how to configure NU-AP699E9N3
for the Bridge, Router, Wireless Universal
Repeater, WDS, and Client modes in a quick
and basic way.
Chapter 7 : Web Configuration
for the Bridge Mode Describes how to use to Web page to configure parameters for the Bridge mode.
Chapter 8 : Web Configuration
for the Router Mode Describes how to use to Web page to configure parameters for the Router mode.
Chapter 9 : Web Configuration Describes how to use to Web page to

NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual
2
for the Wireless Universal
Repeater Mode configure parameters for the Wireless Universal Repeater mode (URM).
Chapter 10 : Web Configuration
for the WDS Mode Describes how to use to Web page to configure parameters for the WDS mode.
Chapter 11 : Web Configuration
for the Client Mode Describes how to use to Web page to configure parameters for the Client mode.
Features
Support IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u,
IEEE802.11i, and IEEE802.11e
Provide wireless transmission rate up to 300 Mbps
Support WEP and WPA for secure data transmission
Support DHCP server
Support manually configuring static routing
Support software upgrade through Web pages
Support restoring factory default settings
Support demilitarized zone (DMZ)
Support DNS proxy and forwarding
Support UPnP
Support WPS
Support port forwarding
Support port triggering
Support wireless repeater
Support guest network
Support filtering by keyword and domain name
Support wireless security authentication
Support 5 types of WAN connection modes, including static IP, dynamic IP,
PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP
Support remote access control
Support firewall

NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual
3
Support system status display
Support backing up and restoring configuration files

NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual
1
1 Safety Precautions
Before operating NU-AP699E9N3, read the following precaution information
carefully:
Leave proper space for heat dissipation to avoid damage caused by device
overheating. Heat dissipation holes enable the device to work normally. Do
not cover heat dissipation holes.
Keep the device away from heat outlets or high temperature places. Prevent
the device from direct sunlight.
Keep the device in dry places. Do not spill any liquid on this device.
Do not connect the device to any PC or electronic product unless our
customer engineer or your broadband provider instructs you to do this,
because any wrong connection may cause power or fire risks.
Do not place this device on an unstable surface.