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Airlink101 AR550W3G User Manual

Wireless n 150 3g/3.75g travel router
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Wireless N 150 3G/3.75G Travel Router
Model # AR550W3G
User's Manual
Ver. 1A

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  • Page 1 Wireless N 150 3G/3.75G Travel Router Model # AR550W3G User’s Manual Ver. 1A...

  • Page 2: Fcc Interference Statement

    Copyright Copyright © Airlink101, 2010. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, stored, transcribed in an information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT INFORMATION ...1 1.1 I NTRODUCTION AND SAFETY INFORMATION 1.2 S ...2 AFETY NFORMATION 1.3 S ...3 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS 1.4 P ...3 ACKAGE ONTENTS 1.5 H ...4 ARDWARE VERVIEW CHAPTER 2 CONFIGURE THE ROUTER ...6 CHAPTER 3 USING WEB CONFIGURATION UTILITY ...16 3.1 W ...18 IZARD...
  • Page 4 3.3.2 Wireless Modem Status...59 3.3.3 Wireless Status...60 3.3.4 Statistics Information ...60 CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING...61 APPENDIX A - HARDWARE SPECIFICATION ...63 TECHNICAL SUPPORT...64...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Product Information

    1.1 Introduction and safety information Thank you for purchasing Airlink101® Wireless N 150 3G/3.75G Travel Router, AR550W3G. This slim and compact travel router assists you to set up a wireless network using your 3G/3.75G USB modem where 3G Internet service is available. When the 3G/3.75G USB modem card is connected to it, all computers and network devices can...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    1.2 Safety Information In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the following safety instructions: 1. This router is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this router outdoor. 2. DO NOT put this router at or near hot or humid places, like kitchen or bathroom. Also, do not left this router in the car in summer.

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    1.3 System Requirements • Internet connection provided by 3G/3.75G USB modem • Computer with 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n wireless network card • Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or above, Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or above, or Safari web browser) • An available AC power socket (100 – 240V, 50/60Hz) or two available USB ports on a computer which is powered on 1.4 Package Contents Before starting to use this router, please check if there’s anything missing in the package,...

  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    1.5 Hardware Overview A. Hardware Configuration Interface Description Power Switch Switch On/Off the Power. Push the button and hold for 1 second to activate WPS procedure. WPS/Reset Push the button and hold for 6 seconds to reset the router to factory default.
  • Page 9 B. Hood Assembly C. LED Indicators LED color Blue 3G (USB) Flashing Blue Blue Wireless Flashing Blue Quickly Flashing Blue Description 3G/3.75G is on Data access WLAN is on Data access WPS activated...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Configure The Router

    Chapter 2 Configure the Router This chapter provides instructions to install and configure the 3G Travel Router. Please follow the steps below to set up the Internet and wireless connection. Step 1 Make sure power switch is switched to OFF. Step 2 Plug your 3G/3.75G USB Modem into the USB port on Router.
  • Page 11 B) Use USB Cable: Connect the provided USB cable to the mini USB power jack, and plug the other end to 2 USB ports on your PC or Laptop. Note: it’s mandatory to connect both USB connectors at one end of the supplied USB power cable to the computer.
  • Page 12 Step 5 Connect to the Router from your Laptop/PC by wireless. The default SSID is “Airlink101”. Windows 7 / Vista Users: Click on the wireless icon on the system tray, select ‘Airlink101’ from the available wireless networks, and click on Connect.
  • Page 13 Step 6 Insert the Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Autorun screen will pop up. Note: If the autorun screen does not come up properly, go to My Computer the CD Drive go to EZWizard folder, then run EZWizard.exe. You can skip Step 7 and go to Step 8.
  • Page 14 Step 8 Select language then click “Next” to continue. Step 9 Click on Wizard.
  • Page 15 Step 10 Click Next to start the EZ Setup Wizard. Step 11 Configure the SSID (wireless network name, i.e. myHome), Channel, Security mode and Key for this router. It is suggested to select WPA2-PSK for best wireless security. Enter 8~63 characters into Key. Click Next.
  • Page 16 Step 12 Select the WAN type. If you are connecting your 3G USB modem to the router, please click on 3G. Step 13 Select Auto-Detection and let the wizard detect your 3G modem’s setting automatically or select Manual and enter the 3G settings: Country, Telecom, 3G Network, PIN code, APN, Dialed Number, Username and Password.
  • Page 17 Step 14 Verify the settings you have configured. Click Next to save the settings and reboot the router. This will take about 30 seconds. Step 15 Reconnect to the router from your wireless computer with the new settings (SSID, security key) that you configured in Step 11. Click Next.
  • Page 18 Note: Make sure your wireless computer is connected back to the Router with the new SSID and Security Key. Step 16 Click Next to test the Internet Connection, or you can ignore the test; just open the Internet browser and verify if you are connected to the Internet.
  • Page 19 If you cannot connect to the Internet, please go to 4.2 Troubleshooting. Step 17 Click Finish. Congratulations! Your router configuration has been finished.

  • Page 20: Chapter 3 Using Web Configuration Utility

    Chapter 3 Using Web Configuration Utility The Web Configuration Utility contains advanced features that allow you to configure the router to meet your network’s needs such as: Access Control, Security and other functions. If you have already gone through the EZ Setup Wizard, you do NOT need to configure any other thing here for you to start using the Internet.

  • Page 22: Wizard

    3.1 Wizard Select Wizard and click Enter after logging into the router and start the basic configuration. It is also located on the top menu bar. If you have gone through the EZ Setup Wizard on the provided CD, you may skip this section. Click Next to start the Setup Wizard.
  • Page 23 Step 1 Change System Password. Enter the current password, new password and reconfirm the new password. (The default password is ‘admin’.) If you do not wish to change the password, please leave all fields blank. Click Next. Step 2 Select your Time Zone from the drop down menu and click Next.
  • Page 24 Step 3 Select 3G for WAN Type if you are accessing the Internet through your 3G USB modem. Select Wi-Fi HotSpot if you want your router to connect to a WiFi network. Keep the LAN IP Address as ‘192.168.2.1’ or assign another one if it is used by other device on your network.
  • Page 25 Step 5 Keep the default SSID (wireless network name) or change it to a desired name, so you can always recognize your local wireless network with it, for example ‘myHome’. Select a channel number for your wireless network. Click Next. Step 6 Set up Wireless Security for your router.
  • Page 26 Note: It is suggested to write down the security settings (Authentication, Encryption and Key) you configured for the Router on a piece of paper and keep it for you to add more wireless device to your network in the future. Step 7 Verify the information you have configured.

  • Page 27: Advanced Settings

    3.2 Advanced Settings Click on Advanced on the top menu bar to enter the advanced settings. 3.2.1 Basic Settings You can configure LAN, Internet connection type, wireless settings and system password for the router here.

  • Page 28: Network Setup

    Internet Setup The Internet Setup section allows you to configure the Internet connection type of your ISP. AR550W3G supports different WAN types of connection for users to connect to remote wireless ISP, such as 3G (WCDMA, HSxPA, HSPA+, CDMA2000, EV-DO, TD-SCDMA), iBurst, and Wi-Fi Hotspot.
  • Page 29 Parameter Dial-Up Profile Country Telecom 3G Network PIN Code Dial Number Description Please select Auto-Detection or Manual to continue. You can Select “Auto-Detection”, and the Utility will try to detect and configure the required 3G service settings automatically. Or you can select “Manual”...
  • Page 30 Account Password Authentication Primary DNS Secondary DNS Connection Control Keep Alive Enter the new User Name for your 3G modem here, you can obtain this information from your 3G ISP. Enter the new Password for your 3G modem here, you can obtain this information from your 3G ISP.
  • Page 31 iBurst WAN Type: The information on this page will only be used when your service provider requires an account and Password to connect to the iBurst network. Parameter Account Password Primary DNS Secondary DNS Connection Control Maximum Idle Time Description Enter the User Name for your USB modem here.
  • Page 32 Service Name Assign IP Address Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) NAT Disable Click on Save after you finished all settings. You can continue to configure other settings for the router; after you finish, please go to Tools Reboot to reboot the router so the settings will take effect (Please wait for about 35 seconds while router is rebooting).
  • Page 33 Step 2 After finish searching, you will see a list of available APs in your environment. You can select the one you wish to connect and click Select, or click Refresh button to search again. Step 3 Enter the Preshare Key of the remote HotSpot you just selected if it is required. Click Save to save the settings.
  • Page 34 Step 4 Click Reboot button to restart the router and new settings will take effect.

  • Page 35: Dhcp Server

    3.2.1.2 DHCP Server This page allows you to configure the DHCP settings for your router. Parameter DHCP Server IP Pool Starting/Ending Address Lease Time Domain Name Press “More…” for more options Primary DNS/Secondary DNS Description Select Disable or Enable the DHCP server. Whenever there is a request from a wireless client, the DHCP server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer.
  • Page 36 Primary WINS/Secondary WINS Gateway Client List Fixed Mapping Fixed Mapping The DHCP Server will reserve the special IP for special MAC address, shows below Parameter DHCP Clients MAC Address IP Address This is optional. This feature allows you to assign a WINS Server. This is optional.
  • Page 37 Enable Previous / Next Click Save to save the settings you made. Check/Uncheck the Enable box to enable/disable the settings of each mapping rule. You can set up to 100 fixed mapping rules for this router. Click Previous or Next to reach the previous or next 10 entries.

  • Page 38: Wireless

    3.2.1.3 Wireless You can set parameters that are used for wireless clients to connect to this router. The parameters include SSID, Channel Number, Encryption etc. Parameters Default Transmit Power 100% Network ID (SSID) Airlink101 Channel Description Select the level of transmit power. The higher transmit power consumes more power but provides better signal strength;...
  • Page 39 Wireless Mode B/G/N Mixed Authentication Encryption WPS Setup Wireless Client List channel of the HotSpot. Please select wireless mode from one of the following options: B Only: 2.4GHz band, only allows 802.11b wireless network client to connect this router (maximum transfer rate 11Mbps*).
  • Page 40 Configuring WEP Encryption Note: IEEE802.11n only supports WPA2 or WPA-PSK AES encryption. If you use WEP as your encryption, wireless data rate will drop to 54Mbps (802.11g standard). Authentication: Select Open, Shared or Auto Encryption: Select WEP WEP Key 1~4: Select a WEP Key you wish to use HEX/ASCII: Select HEX or ASCII.
  • Page 41 WPS Setup The AR550W3G Wireless N 150 3G/3.75G Travel Router has a built-in Easy Setup Button (WPS) which allows you to connect your wireless computer with the router easily and safely. Your wireless adapter must support this feature as well. If not, you will need to set up the wireless security manually and you can skip this section.
  • Page 42 Step 4 The Router will now start the handshake with the wireless adapter which will take about 30 seconds. When you see the window similar to the one below, the connection has been established. To configure the WPS settings of the router, click on Wireless on the left menu bar and then click on WPS Setup button.
  • Page 43 Parameters AP PIN Config Mode Config Status Config Method Description Select Enable or Disable WPS function. This is the WPS PIN code of this wireless router. This code is useful when you need to build wireless connection by WPS with other WPS-enabled wireless devices using PIN. There are “Registrar”...

  • Page 44: Wireless Client List

    WPS Status Wireless Client List This table displays the wireless clients that are currently associated to the router. You can click Back to go back to the Wireless page, or click Refresh to refresh the list. PIN Code: Select PIN Code and input the code of the wireless client you wish to connect in the blank next to it, and click ‘Trigger’...

  • Page 45: Change Password

    3.2.1.4 Change Password You can change the password required to log into the Router’s web configuration utility. The default password is “admin”. It is suggested to change the administrator’s default password as soon as you start to use the Router, and store it in a safe place. The password consists of 0 to 9 alphanumeric characters, and are case sensitive Parameters Old Password...

  • Page 46: Security Settings

    3.2.2 Security Settings This function allows you to configure some Internet access rules for your local computers based on the IP address, MAC address, URL or keywords. 3.2.2.1 Packet Filtering If you want to restrict users from accessing certain Internet applications/services (e.g. Internet websites, email, FTP etc.) by their IP addresses, you can set up the filtering rules here.
  • Page 47 Parameters Outbound Packet Filter Allow / Deny all to pass except those match the following rules Source IP Destination IP Description Check/uncheck Enable to enable/disable the Packet Filtering. Please select “Allow” or “Deny” to decide the behavior of packet filtering table. If you select Allow, all traffic will be allowed except the Source IP addresses listed in filtering table.
  • Page 48 Port Enable MAC Level Click on Save after you finished all settings. IP addresses. Please input the port number here. You can define a single port (80) or a range of ports (1000-1999). Add prefix "T" or "U" to specify TCP or UDP protocol, for example, T80, U53, U2000-2999.

  • Page 49: Url Blocking

    3.2.2.2 URL Blocking You can block access to certain websites or web contents from local PCs by entering a full URL address or just keywords. This feature can help parents to manage the Internet usage for their children (i.e. Parental Control). Parameter URL Blocking Enable...

  • Page 50: Mac Control

    3.2.2.3 MAC Control This function will help you to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless router. Only those network devices with the MAC addresses you specified here are allowed to access your wireless router. You can use this function with other security measures described in previous section together to enhance the safety of your wireless network.
  • Page 51 DHCP Clients MAC Address Previous / Next Click on Save after you finished all settings. or denies wireless association from clients whose MAC addresses are not in the table. Select a DHCP client from the drop down list. Select an ID number and click Copy To.

  • Page 52: Miscellaneous

    3.2.2.4 Miscellaneous Parameters Administrator Time-out Remote Administrator Host: Port Discard PING from WAN side DoS Attack Detection Click on Save after you finished all settings. Description The system will log out the administrator after no activity for a period of time. You may set the time-out period to zero to disable this feature.

  • Page 53: Advanced Setting

    3.2.3 Advanced Setting This page allows you to set up system log and time settings.

  • Page 54: System Log

    3.2.3.1 System Log You can enable this function to log all important system events for your router. This page supports two methods to export system logs to specific destination by means of syslog (UDP) and SMTP (TCP). Parameters IP address for syslogd Setting of Email alert SMTP Server: Port SMTP Username...
  • Page 55 Email Subject View Log Email Log Now Click on Save after you finished all settings. The subject of email alert, this setting is optional. Click View Log to view all system logs. Click Email Log Now to email log to the account you set up now.

  • Page 56: System Time

    3.2.3.2 System Time Specify correct Time Zone for your router is very important. It will reflect to the events in system logs. Parameter Time Zone Auto-Synchronization Time Server Address Sync with Time Server Sync with my PC Click on Save after you finished all settings. Description You can select your local time zone here.

  • Page 57: Toolbox

    3.2.4 Toolbox The Toolbox page allows you to view system logs, upgrade firmware, save/reload configuration settings, reset factory default settings, reboot the router, configure UPnP setting, and perform ping test.

  • Page 58: System Info

    3.2.4.1 System Info You can view, download, and clear the system logs stored in the router here.

  • Page 59: Firmware Upgrade

    3.2.4.2 Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmware for the Router, you need to download the firmware file from www.airlink101.com/support/ and save it to your local hard disk first. You may need to unzip it if it is a .zip file. Click on Browse to select the firmware you just downloaded/unzipped, then click Upgrade to start the upgrade process.

  • Page 60: Backup Setting

    3.2.4.3 Backup Setting You can save the router’s configuration settings to your local hard disk by clicking on Backup Setting and save it as a .bin file. Once you need to restore the settings, please go to Firmware Upgrade page and load the .bin file you saved. 3.2.4.4 Reset to Default To restore the router settings to factory default, click on Reset to Default, and you will be prompted:...

  • Page 61: Reboot

    3.2.4.5 Reboot To reboot the router, click on Reboot, and you will be prompted: Click OK to continue or Cancel to exit. 3.2.4.6 Miscellaneous Parameter UPnP Setting Domain Name or IP Address for Ping Test Click on Save after you finished all settings. Description Check to enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) setting.

  • Page 62: Status

    3.3 Status The Status section allows you to monitor the current status of your router. You can use the Status page to monitor: the Internet connection, Wireless, 3G/3.5G Modem status, and the statistics information of the Router.

  • Page 63: System Status

    3.3.1 System Status You can view the status of current Internet connection. 3.3.2 Wireless Modem Status You can view the information of your 3G USB modem.

  • Page 64: Wireless Status

    3.3.3 Wireless Status You can view the Wireless LAN status of your router, including SSID (the name of your wireless network), Channel number, and Security. 3.3.4 Statistics Information You can view the statistics information of your router, including inbound and outbound packets.

  • Page 65: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If you found the router is working improperly or stop responding to you, before you contact your dealer of purchase for help, please read this troubleshooting first. Some problems can be solved by yourself within very short time. Scenario Router is not responding to me when...
  • Page 66 I can’t locate my router by my wireless client File download is very slow or breaks frequently I can’t log onto web management interface: Router becomes hot The date and time of all event logs are wrong router again if you use 3G service to access Internet. e.

  • Page 67: Appendix A - Hardware Specification

    Appendix A - Hardware Specification Standards • IEEE 802.11b / g / n Frequency Range • 2.4GHz Interface • 3G USB adapter slot • Reset / WPS Button • Power Switch On/Off • Mini USB Power Jack Antenna • 1 PIFA Internal Antenna Wireless WAN Type •...

  • Page 68: Technical Support

    E-mail: support@airlink101.com Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Website: www.airlink101.com * The AR550W3G may not support all 3G/3.75G USB modem, please go to www.airlink101.com to check the compatibility list. *Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, mix of wireless products used, radio frequency interference (e.g.,...

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