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Airlink101 AR660W3G User Manual

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Wireless N 3G/3.5G Mobile Router
Model # AR660W3G
User's Manual
Ver. 1A

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  • Page 1: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Wireless N 3G/3.5G Mobile Router Model # AR660W3G User’s Manual Ver. 1A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ... 3 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ... 6 ...6 1.1 F EATURES ...6 1.2 P ACKAGE ONTENTS ...6 1.3 R OUTER NTERFACE CHAPTER 2 CONNECTING THE ROUTER... 9 2.1 B UILDING ETWORK ONNECTION 2.2 C...
  • Page 4 ...64 3.5 S ECURITY 3.5.1 Firewall ... 64 3.5.2 VPN Pass through ... 64 3.5.3 DoS (Denial-of-Service)... 65 ...66 3.6 A DMINISTRATION 3.6.1 Time... 66 3.6.2 Password ... 67 3.6.3 Remote Management ... 68 3.6.4 Firmware Upgrade... 69 3.6.5 System Settings... 70 3.6.6 Reboot ...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The web-based Setup Wizard allows you to set up the router with an easy-to-use user interface. Meanwhile, the AR660W3G works with 802.11n / g / b network devices which ensures compatibility with your existing wireless products.
  • Page 6 Light Status POWER WLAN Flashing LNK/ACT Flashing LNK/ACT Flashing LAN 1-4 LNK/ACT Flashing Back Panel Antenna A Description Router is powered on. WPS setup is in progress. Wireless network is switched off. Wireless network is ready and WPS setup is not in progress.
  • Page 7 Item Description Name Antenna These antennas are 3dBi dipole antennas. Radio Switch the button to activate or deactivate the Router’s wireless function. ON/OFF Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all settings) or start security Reset / synchronization function (WPS). Press this button and hold for 10 seconds to restore all settings to factory defaults.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Connecting The Router

    Chapter 2 Connecting the Router 2.1 Building Network Connection Note: Prior to connecting the router, be sure to power off your computer, DSL/Cable modem(if applicable), and the router. Step 1 Option 1 Plug the 3G/3.5G USB modem into the USB slot on the front panel of the router. 3G USB Modem Option 2 Connect one end of a network cable to the WAN port of the router and connect the...

  • Page 9: Configuring The Router - Setup Wizard

    Step 3 Plug the power adapter to the router and connect it to an outlet or power strip. Step 4 Power on your computer. Step 5 Make sure the Power, WAN or USB, WLAN, and the LAN port that the computer is connected to are lit.
  • Page 10 Step 3 Click on Setup Wizard. Step 4 Configure the Time Zone Settings of the Router. Click Next.
  • Page 11 The Time Zone allows your router to base its time on the settings configured here, this will affect functions such as Log entries and Firewall settings. Parameter Time Zone Time Server Address Daylight Saving Step 5 Please choose the broadband (Internet connection) type you are using in this page. If you’re not sure, please contact your Internet service provider.
  • Page 12 3G/3.5G Click on 3G/3.5G if you are connecting to Internet through a 3G USB modem. When the 3G/3.5G detailed settings come up, enter the Internet connection parameters if it is required by your wireless 3G Internet Service Provider and then click NEXT. Note: The setting shown above is for Verizon Wireless USB720 Modem.
  • Page 13 PIN Code User Name Password Verify Password Service AT Dial Script Cable Click on Cable Modem if you are connecting to Internet through a cable modem. When the Dynamic IP settings come up, click “Clone MAC” button and click NEXT. Parameter Host Name MAC Address...
  • Page 14 For DSL users, your Internet type is either Dynamic IP or PPPoE. If you are not sure which one you have, it is suggested to select PPPoE xDSL for your WAN type, and if you cannot connect to the Internet after the Setup Wizard finished, go through the Setup Wizard again and select Cable Modem.
  • Page 15 Idle Time Out Option 2: Dynamic IP Settings Click on Cable Modem for your WAN type. When the Dynamic IP settings come up, leave the settings as default and click NEXT. Fixed IP Click on Fixed-IP xDSL if your ISP (Internet Service Provider) has provided you a set of IP addresses for your Internet connection.
  • Page 16 PPTP PPTP xDSL requires two kinds of setting: WAN interface setting (setup IP address) and PPTP setting (PPTP user name and password). Here we start from WAN interface setting: Select the type of how you obtain IP address from your service provider here. You can choose “Obtain an IP address automatically”...
  • Page 17 PPTP Gateway Connection ID BEZEQ-ISRAEL Connection Type Idle Time Out When you finish with all settings, please click NEXT. L2TP L2TP is another connection method for xDSL and other Internet connection types, and all required setting items are the same with PPTP connection. Like PPTP, there are two kinds of required setting, we will start from “WAN Interface Settings”: Select the type of how you obtain IP address from your service provider here.

  • Page 18: Telstra Big Pond

    Parameter User Name Password L2TP Gateway Connection Type Idle Time Out When you finish with all settings, please click NEXT. Telstra Big Pond This setting only works when you are using Telstra Big Pond’s network service in Australia. You need to input: Parameter User Name Password...
  • Page 19 Assign login server manually Server IP Address When you finish with all settings, please click NEXT. Step 6 Keep the default SSID (wireless network name) or change it to a desired name, so you can always recognize your wireless network with it. Click Next. Parameter Description Band...
  • Page 20 Channel Number Associated Clients Step 7 Select a desired Security Mode from the drop-down menu. WPA2(AES) is the most secured encryption mode for general users. WEP is the most common encryption but the least secured. It is recommended to use WPA2 (AES) for your wireless security if all wireless devices on your network can support this mode.
  • Page 21 Click OK to save the settings. Enter the settings below: • Key Length: Select 64-bit or 128-bit • Key Format: Select ASCII or Hex • Default Tx Key: Select Key 1 • Encryption Key 1: If you selected 64-bit key length and ASCII key format, enter 5 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 22: Connecting To The Router Wirelessly

    After 30 seconds, you will go back to the Status page with valid IP address assigned by you ISP (or configured by yourself if you use Static IP) in either WAN or 3G/3.5G Status section. If either section has valid IP addresses assigned, the router is connected to the Internet. Congratulations! Your router configuration has been finished.
  • Page 23 Step 3 Enter the Security key you configured for the Router (see Step 8 in Section 2). Click Connect. Step 4 Click on Close. Now the wireless connection has been established successfully with the Router.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    If you have trouble connecting to the Internet with your can try: 1. Make sure your 3G/3.5G modem is compatible with AR660W3G Wireless N 3G/3.5G Router. Please check the compatibility list at www.airlink101.com. 2. Make sure the 3G/3.5G USB modem works when it is directly connected to your computer 3.

  • Page 27: 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 Forwarding (Virtual Server) and other functions. Wizard, you do NOT need to configure any other thing here for you to start using the Internet. Below is a general description of the advanced functions available for this router.

  • Page 28: Network

    3.1 Network 3.1.1 WAN Use the WAN setting page to change your Internet connection type. The WAN setting page allows you to configure the Internet connection type of your ISP. The WAN settings offer the following selections for the router’s WAN port, Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP and Telstra Big Pond.

  • Page 29: Lan

    Note: The setting shown above is for Verizon 720 USB Modem. Parameter PIN Code User Name Password Verify Password Service AT Dial Script 3.1.3 LAN This page allows you to specify an IP address for your router, configure the DHCP Server and Static DHCP Lease Table.
  • Page 30 LAN IP section Parameters Default IP address 192.168.2.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Spanning Tree Disable DHCP Server Enable DHCP Server section Parameters Lease Time Start IP End IP DHCP Client Range Static DHCP Domain Name Description This is the router’s LAN IP address (Your LAN clients default gateway IP address).
  • Page 31 Static DHCP Lease Table section This function allows you to assign a static IP address to a specific computer forever, so you don’t have to set the IP address for a computer, and still enjoy the benefit of using DHCP server.

  • Page 32: Dns

    After you clicked Apply, the following message will be displayed on your web browser: You can click “Continue” to back to previous setup page to continue on other setup procedures, or click “Apply” to reboot the router so the settings will take effect (Please wait for about 30 seconds while router is rebooting).

  • Page 33: Ddns

    You can click “Continue” to back to previous setup page to continue on other setup procedures, or click “Apply” to reboot the router so the settings will take effect (Please wait for about 30 seconds while router is rebooting). 3.1.5 DDNS DDNS allows you to map the static domain name to a dynamic IP address.

  • Page 34: Nat

    After you clicked Apply, the following message will be displayed on your web browser: You can click “Continue” to back to previous setup page to continue on other setup procedures, or click “Apply” to reboot the router so the settings will take effect (Please wait for about 30 seconds while router is rebooting).

  • Page 35: Wireless

    You can click “Continue” to back to previous setup page to continue on other setup procedures, or click “Apply” to reboot the router so the settings will take effect (Please wait for about 30 seconds while router is rebooting). 3.2 Wireless 3.2.1 Basic Settings You can set parameters that are used for wireless clients to connect to this router.

  • Page 36: Wireless Security

    3.2.2 Wireless Security The AR660W3G provides complete wireless LAN security functions, including WEP, IEEE 802.11x, WPA2/WPA-PSK and WPA with RADIUS. With these security functions, you can prevent your wireless LAN from illegal access. Please make sure your wireless clients use the same security settings.

  • Page 37: Wep

    Parameters Default Encryption Enable 802.1x Authentication After you finish with all security settings, please click “Apply” button. If you want to reset all settings in this page, please click “Cancel” button. After you clicked Apply, the following message will be displayed on your web browser: You can click “Continue”...

  • Page 38: Wpa Pre-Share Key

    Parameters Key Length Key Format Default Tx Key Encryption Key 1~4 3.2.2.2 WPA Pre-share Key Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard. You can use a pre-shared key to authenticate wireless stations and encrypt data during communication. It uses TKIP/AES to change the encryption key frequently.

  • Page 39: Wpa Radius

    Parameters WPA Unicast Cipher Suite Pre-shared Key Format Pre-shared Key 3.2.2.3 WPA RADIUS IEEE 802.1x is an authentication protocol. Every user must use a valid account to login to this wireless router before accessing the wireless LAN. The authentication is processed by a RADIUS server.

  • Page 40: Mac Control

    Parameters WPA Unicast Cipher Suite RADIUS Server IP Address RADIUS Server Port RADIUS Server Password 3.2.3 MAC Control This function will help you to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless router. Only those wireless devices with the MAC addresses you specified here are allowed to access your wireless router.

  • Page 41: Advanced Settings

    Parameters Delete Delete All Enable MAC Control MAC Address Comment Clear Reset After you finish with all settings, please click “Apply” button. If you want to reset all settings in this page, please click “Cancel” button. After you clicked Apply, the following message will be displayed on your web browser: You can click “Continue”...
  • Page 42 Parameters Fragment Threshold RTS Threshold Beacon Interval DTIM Period Data Rate N Data Rate Channel Width Preamble Type Description “Fragment Threshold” specifies the maximum size of packet during the fragmentation of data to be transmitted. The default value is 2346. When the packet size is smaller than the RTS threshold, the wireless router will not use the RTS/CTS mechanism to send this packet.

  • Page 43: Wps

    3.2.5 WPS The AR660W3G Airlink101 Wireless N 3G/3.5G Mobile Router has a Easy Setup Button built-in 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 44 Please make sure this feature is enabled on the Router (see the screenshot above). In the instructions below, we are going to use the Airlink101 WLAN Monitor utility comes with the AWLL6077v2 Airlink101 Golden 300N Wireless USB Adapter as an example. Step 1 Go to the computer with Airlink101 Wireless N adapter, AWLL6077v2 connected.
  • Page 45 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. Parameters Enable WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup Information Description Check this box to enable WPS function, uncheck it to disable WPS.
  • Page 46 Config Mode Configure by Push Button Configure by Pin Code here. If wireless security function has not been set, you’ll see “unConfigured”. Self PIN code: 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.

  • Page 47: Application & Gaming

    3.3 Application & Gaming 3.3.1 Port Forwarding The Port Forwarding allows you to re-direct a particular range of service port numbers (from the Internet/WAN Ports) to a particular LAN IP address. It helps you to host some servers behind the router NAT firewall. Parameter Enable Port Forwarding Private IP...

  • Page 48: Port Triggering

    Delete Selected Delete All Reset After you finish with all settings, please click “Apply” button. If you want to reset all settings in this page, please click “Cancel” button. After you clicked Apply, the following message will be displayed on your web browser: You can click “Continue”...
  • Page 49 Parameter Enable Port Triggering IP Address Computer Name TCP/UDP Port to Open Comment Popular Application Add (in red box) Current Trigger-Port Table Description Check to enable Port Triggering, or uncheck to disable. This is the private IP of the computer/server behind the NAT firewall.

  • Page 50: Dmz

    Delete Selected Delete All Reset After you finish with all settings, please click “Apply” button. If you want to reset all settings in this page, please click “Cancel” button. After you clicked Apply, the following message will be displayed on your web browser: You can click “Continue”...
  • Page 51 Parameters Description Enable DMZ Check/uncheck to enable/disable DMZ. Public IP You can select “Dynamic IP” or “Static IP” here. If you select “Dynamic IP”, you have to select an Internet connection session from drop down menu; if you select “Static IP”, please input the IP address that you want to map to a specific private IP address.

  • Page 52: Alg Settings

    Reset You can also click “Reset”‟ button to unselect all DMZ entries. After you finish with all settings, please click “Apply” button. If you want to reset all settings in this page, please click “Cancel” button. After you clicked Apply, the following message will be displayed on your web browser: You can click “Continue”...

  • Page 53: Qos

    If you want to reset all settings in this page, please click “Cancel” button. After you clicked Apply, the following message will be displayed on your web browser: You can click “Continue” to back to previous setup page to continue on other setup procedures, or click “Apply”...

  • Page 54: Add A New Qos Rule

    Enable QoS Total Download Bandwidth Total Upload Bandwidth Current QoS Table Edit Sele Delete Delete All Move Up Move Down 3.3.5.1 Add a new QoS rule After you click “Add” button in QoS menu, the following message will appear: Check this box to enable QoS, and uncheck this box to disable QoS.
  • Page 55 Parameter Rule Name Bandwidth Local IP Address Local Port Range Remote IP Address Remote Port Range Description Please give a name to this QoS rule (up to 15 alphanumerical characters). Set the bandwidth limitation of this QoS rule. You have to select the data direction of this rule (Upload of Download), and the speed of bandwidth limitation in Kbps, then select the type of QoS: “guarantee”‟...
  • Page 56 Traffic Type Protocol   After you finish with all settings, please click “Save” button, you’ll be brought back to previous menu, and the rule you just set will appear in current QoS table; if you did anything wrong, you’ll get an error message when you click “Save” button, please correct your input by the instructions given by the error message.

  • Page 57: Access Restrictions

    3.4 Access Restrictions This function allows you to configure some Internet access rules for your local computers based on the IP address, applications, URL or keywords. 3.4.1 Access Control This function allows or denies computers with specific MAC address from connecting to the network;...

  • Page 58: Mac Filtering

    3.4.1.1 MAC Filtering If you want to restrict users from accessing certain Internet applications/services (e.g. Internet websites, email, FTP etc.) by their MAC addresses, then you can set up the filtering rules here. Parameters Enable MAC Filtering Client PC MAC Address Computer Name Description Check this box to enable the MAC filtering function.

  • Page 59: Ip Filtering

    Comment Reset Current Filtering Table Delete Selected Delete All Reset 3.4.1.2 IP Filtering If you want to restrict users from accessing certain Internet applications/services (e.g. Internet websites, email, FTP etc.) by their IP addresses, then you can set up the filtering rules here. Entries in this table are restricted to use certain type of connections from the router.
  • Page 60 Click Add PC to add a new IP address to IP filtering table, up to 20 IP addresses can be added. Parameters Client PC Description Client PC IP address Client PC Service Description Please input any text to describe this IP address, up to 16 alphanumerical characters.

  • Page 61: Url Filtering

    Protocol Port Range After you finish with all settings, please click “Apply” button. If you want to reset all settings in this page, please click “Cancel” button. After you clicked Apply, the following message will be displayed on your web browser: You can click “Continue”...
  • Page 62 Parameter Enable URL Filtering URL/Keyword Current URL Blocking Table Delete Delete All Reset After you finish with all settings, please click “Apply” button. If you want to reset all settings in this page, please click “Cancel” button. After you clicked Apply, the following message will be displayed on your web browser: You can click “Continue”...

  • Page 63: Security

    3.5 Security 3.5.1 Firewall Excepting NAT, this router also provides firewall function to block malicious intruders from accessing your computers on local network. These functions include inbound attack prevention, and block outbound traffics, like block URLs which have pre-defined keywords. Please select “Enable”...

  • Page 64: Dos (Denial-Of-Service)

    Parameter IPsec pass through PPTP pass through L2TP pass through 3.5.3 DoS (Denial-of-Service) Denial of Service (DoS) is a common attack measure, by transmitting a great amount of data or request to your Internet IP address and server, the Internet connection will become very slow, and server may stop responding because it is not capable to handle too much traffics.

  • Page 65: Administration

    Sync Flood 3.6 Administration The Administration page allows you to specify a time zone, to change the system password and to specify a remote management port, to upgrade firmware, to save/reload configuration settings, to enable system log, to view the statistics information, and to enable/disable UPnP for the Router.

  • Page 66: Password

    You can click “Continue” to back to previous setup page to continue on other setup procedures, or click “Apply” to reboot the router so the settings will take effect (Please wait for about 30 seconds while router is rebooting). 3.6.2 Password You can change the password required to log into the Router’s web configuration utility.

  • Page 67: Remote Management

    After you clicked Apply, the following message will be displayed on your web browser: You can click “Continue” to back to previous setup page to continue on other setup procedures, or click “Apply” to reboot the router so the settings will take effect (Please wait for about 30 seconds while router is rebooting).

  • Page 68: Firmware Upgrade

    If you want to reset all settings in this page, please click “Cancel” button. After you clicked Apply, the following message will be displayed on your web browser: You can click “Continue” to back to previous setup page to continue on other setup procedures, or click “Apply”...

  • Page 69: System Settings

    NOTE: Never interrupt the upgrade process by closing the web browser or physically disconnect your computer from router. If the firmware you uploaded is corrupt, the firmware upgrade will fail, and you may contact Airlink101 Technical Support for help. 3.6.5 System Settings The System Settings screen allows you to save (Backup) the router’s current configuration setting.

  • Page 70: System Log

    3.6.7 System Log All important system events are logged. You can use this function to check the event log of your router. Parameters Save Clear Refresh 3.6.8 Security Log All information about network and system security is kept here, and you can use this function to check the security event log of your router.

  • Page 71: Statistics

    Parameters Save Clear Refresh 3.6.9 Statistics View the statistics of packets sent and received on WAN, LAN and Wireless LAN. Click Refresh to display the latest information. Description Save current event log to a text file. Delete all event logs displayed here. Refresh the event log display.

  • Page 72: Upnp

    3.6.10 UPnP Check the box to enable UPnP feature here. After you enable the UPnP feature, all client systems that support UPnP, like Windows XP, can discover this router automatically. There is only one option in this page, please select “Enable” or “Disable” to enable or disable UPnP function.

  • Page 73: Status

    3.7 Status The Status section allows you to monitor the current status of your router. You can use the Status page to monitor: the Internet, LAN connection, Wireless status, and the current firmware version of the Router. 3.7.1 Internet Connection Status You can use this function to show the status of current Internet connection, including WAN status of the connection to your Cable/DSL modem, and 3G/3.5G Status of your USB modem.

  • Page 74: Wireless Status

    3.7.3 Wireless Status You can use this function to show the Wireless LAN status of your router, including ESSID (the name of your wireless network), Channel number, and Security. 3.7.4 System Status You can use this function to know the system information and firmware version of this router. 3.7.5 Modem Info You can use this function to check the information of the 3G/3.5G USB modem.

  • Page 76: Technical Support

    E-mail: support@airlink101.com Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Website: www.airlink101.com * The AR660W3G may not support all 3G/3.5G USB modem, please go to www.airlink101.com to check the compatibility list. *Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11g and draft 802.11n 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., cordless telephones and microwaves) as well as network overhead lower...

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