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300mbps dual-band 802.11n wireless gigabit router
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  • Page 2: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Copyright Copyright  2013 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET.

  • Page 3: National Restrictions

    Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation. R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal...
  • Page 4 Revision User Manua l for PLANET 300Mbps Dual Band 802.11n Wireless Gigabit Router Model: WDRT-731U Rev: 1.0 (January, 20 Part No. EM-WDRT731U_ v1.01 (2081-E50280-001)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1. Product Introduction......................1 Package Contents .......................1 Product Description......................2 Product Features......................... 5 Product Specification ......................6 Chapter 2. Hardware Installation ......................8 Hardware Description ......................8 2.1.1 The Front Panel ......................9 2.1.2 LED Indications......................9 2.1.3 The Rear Panel.......................10 2.1.4 The Right Side Panel....................
  • Page 6 Wireless Settings ......................62 5.5.1 Basic Settings ......................62 5.5.2 Wireless Security ....................65 5.5.3 WPS Settings......................68 5.5.4 WDS Settings ......................70 5.5.5 Guest Network ......................73 5.5.6 Wireless Access Control ..................74 5.5.7 Connection Status....................76 5.5.8 Wireless –Advance Settings...................76 USB Applications ......................78 5.6.1 USB Storage ......................78 5.6.2 Printing Service.......................81 IPTV Settings ........................98...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Product Introduction

    User Manual of WDRT-731U Chapter 1. Product Introduction 1.1 Package Contents Thank you for choosing PLANET WDRT-731U. Before installing the router, please verify the contents inside the package box. WDRT-731U Wireless Router Quick Installation Guide CD-ROM (User Manual included) Power Adapter...

  • Page 8: Product Description

    5GHz for watching HD videos or playing online games additionally. At the same time, it enables other users still surf the Internet via the original radio frequency of 2.4 GHz. The WDRT-731U is just like 2 totally independent Access Points in one device for you.
  • Page 9 More Flexible File Sharing over USB port The WDRT-731U is built-in with one USB 2.0 port which can be connected to a USB printer or storage device for file sharing. It can recognize the USB printer or storage automatically without user experience. Thus, all clients on the network can share printer or mass storage through the WDRT-731U without complicated network configuration.
  • Page 10 Furthermore, with the built-in Quick Setup function, users can configure the WDRT-731U easily and quickly through a couple of simple steps. It is so easy to apply the WDRT-731U to the existing wired network. The WDRT-731U definitely provides a total network solution for the home and the SOHO users.

  • Page 11: Product Features

    The WDRT-731U is equipped with 5dBi High-Gain antennas to provide strong signal and excellent performance even in the long range or bad environment. Besides essential wireless sharing for Wi-Fi clients, the WDRT-731U provides WDS (Wireless Distribution System) bridge mode to facilitate wireless network deployments and range expanding.

  • Page 12: Product Specification

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 1.4 Product Specification WDRT-731U Product 300Mbps Dual-Band 802.11n Wireless Gigabit Router Hardware Specification WAN Port: 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port LAN Port: 3 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 ports (LAN1~3) Interface IPTV Port: 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port (LAN4) USB Port : USB 2.0, Type-A, 5V DC/0.5A Output...
  • Page 13 User Manual of WDRT-731U  WEP (64/128-bit) Encryption Security  WPA-PSK (TKIP) / WPA2-PSK (AES)  WPA (TKIP) / WPA2 (AES) Provide Wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List) filtering Wireless Security Wireless MAC address filtering Support WPS (WIFI Protected Setup ) Support Dual-SSID (2.4G &...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

    User Manual of WDRT-731U Chapter 2. Hardware Installation Please follow the instructions below to connect WDRT-731U to the existing network devices and your computers. 2.1 Hardware Description  Dimension: 171.61 x 111.16 x 25.47mm (W x D x H) ...

  • Page 15: The Front Panel

    WDRT-731U. Front Panel Figure 2-2 WDRT-731U Front Panel 2.1.2 LED Indications The LEDs on the front panel indicate instant status of port links, wireless data activity, system power; and help monitor and troubleshoot when needed.

  • Page 16: The Rear Panel

    Table 2-1 The LEDs indication 2.1.3 The Rear Panel The rear panel provides the physical connectors connected to the power adapter and any other network devices. Figure 2-3 shows the rear panel of WDRT-731U. Rear Panel Figure 2-4 Rear Panel of WDRT-731U -10-...

  • Page 17: The Right Side Panel

    Table 2-2 The Interface indication 2.1.4 The Right Side Panel WDRT-731U built-in with one USB 2.0 port can be connected to a USB printer or storage for file sharing. The USB port also output 5V DC power can charge any USB compliant devices.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3. Connecting To The Router

    Linux, UNIX or other platform compatible with TCP/IP protocols Above PC installed with WEB Browser  1. The Router in the following instructions means PLANET WDRT-731U. 2. It is recommended to use Internet Explore 7.0 or above to access the Router. 3.2 Installing the Router Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the broadband service successfully at this moment.
  • Page 19 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 3-1 Hardware Installation of the WDRT-731U Wireless Router Step 5. Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. Then power on the Router. Step 6. Power on your PC and Cable/xDSL Modem.

  • Page 20: Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide

    4.1 Manual Network Setup - TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the WDRT-731U is 192.168.1.1. And the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this guide, we use all the default values for description.
  • Page 21 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 4-1 In the prompt window shown below, double click on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Figure 4-2 The following TCP/IP Properties window will display and the IP Address tab is open on this window by default.

  • Page 22: Configure The Ip Address Manually

    User Manual of WDRT-731U Setting IP address automatically Select Obtain an IP address automatically, Choose Obtain DNS server automatically, as shown in the Figure below: Figure 4-3 Now click OK to save your settings. 4.1.2 Configure the IP Address Manually Summary: ...
  • Page 23 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 4-4 Now click OK to save your settings. Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router. The following example is in Windows XP OS. Please follow the steps below: Click on Start >...
  • Page 24 User Manual of WDRT-731U In the run box type “cmd” and click OK. (Windows Vista users type “cmd” in the Start .Search box.)At the prompt. Figure 4-6 Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter. If the result displayed is similar to...
  • Page 25 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 4-8 Failure result of Ping command If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.

  • Page 26: Starting Setup In The Web Ui

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 4.2 Starting Setup in the Web UI It is easy to configure and manage the WDRT-731U with the web browser. Step 1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and enter the default IP address http://192.168.1.1...
  • Page 27 After entering the username and password, the Easy Quick Setup page screen appears as Figure 4-11 Figure 4-11 WDRT-731U Web UI Screenshot Step 2. Choose the correct Internet Access method. Please refer to the instructions in the next chapter for configuring the other Broadband types.
  • Page 28 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 4-13 Step 4. For more detail network setting and functions configuration, you can click the Advanced button to configure your Router. Figure 4-14 -22-...

  • Page 29: Chapter 5. Configuring The Router

    During operation, if you are not clear about a certain feature, you can simply click the “Help” button to read all related helpful info. 5.1 Device Info In this page, you can view information about the current running status of WDRT-731U, including WAN interface, LAN interface, Wireless interface settings and status, and firmware version information. ...
  • Page 30 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 5-1-1 This section allows you to view the router’s WAN info listed below: Object Description Displays WAN connection status: Disconnected, Connecting or  WAN Status: Connected. Indicates that the Ethernet cable from your ISP side is / is not correctly connected to the WAN port on the router or the router is not ...
  • Page 31 User Manual of WDRT-731U  This section allows you to view the router’s LAN info listed below: Figure 5-1-2 LAN Information The page includes the following fields: Object Description  IP Address: Displays LAN IP address.  Subnet Mask: Displays LAN subnet mask.
  • Page 32 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 5-1-3 Wireless information The page includes the following fields: Object Description Displays whether wireless is enabled or not.  Wireless Radio:  Wireless MAC Displays MAC address of the router’s wireless interface address: Displays current SSID.

  • Page 33: System Info

    User Manual of WDRT-731U  System Info This section displays CPU/memory usage, uptime, system time, number of connected client(s) and system version info. Figure 5-1-4 General System information The page includes the following fields: Object Description Displays current CPU usage status ...

  • Page 34: Network

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 5.2 Network “Network” includes the following four submenus. Clicking any of them enters corresponding interface for configuration. Below explains, in details, each such feature. Figure 5-2-1 5.2.1 LAN Settings Figure 5-2-2 LAN settings web page screenshot...

  • Page 35: Wan Settings

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 5.2.2 WAN Settings The screen below displays WAN connection status and interface info. Figure 5-2-3 Click the “Config” button to enter WAN configuration interface. The router supports six Internet connection types, include: Dynamic IP  ...
  • Page 36 User Manual of WDRT-731U The page includes the following fields: Object Description  Internet Displays a list of available Internet connection types connection Type: Maximum Transmission Unit.  MTU: The default value is1500. DO NOT change the factory default MTU value unless necessary as an improper MTU value may degrade your network performance or even lead to network malfunction.
  • Page 37 User Manual of WDRT-731U Enter WAN Subnet Mask provided by your ISP.  Subnet Mask: Enter the WAN Gateway address provided by your ISP.  Default Gateway:  Primary DNS Enter the necessary DNS address provided by your ISP. Server: Enter the other DNS address if your ISP provides you with 2 such ...
  • Page 38 User Manual of WDRT-731U DO NOT change the factory default MTU value unless necessary as an improper MTU value may degrade your network performance or even lead to network malfunction.  PPTP The PPTP protocol allows you to connect your router to a VPN server.
  • Page 39 User Manual of WDRT-731U you are not clear.  Subnet mask: Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP. Enter the gateway provided by your ISP. Inquire your local ISP if you  Default Gateway: are not clear.  DNS Server: Enter the necessary DNS address provided by your ISP.
  • Page 40 User Manual of WDRT-731U  L2TP Server IP Enter the IP address of a L2TP server. Address: Enter Username/Password defined by the L2TP server.  Username/Password: Select “Dynamic” if you don’t get any IP info from the L2TP server  Address mode: side, otherwise select “Static”.
  • Page 41 User Manual of WDRT-731U  Username: Enter the PPPOE account provided by your ISP.  Password: Enter the PPPOE password provided by your ISP. Select “Dynamic” if you don’t get any IP info from the L2TP server side,  Address mode: otherwise select “Static”.

  • Page 42: Dhcp Settings

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 5.2.3 DHCP Settings “DHCP” includes 3 submenus: DHCP Server, Client List and Static Assignment. Clicking any of them enters corresponding interface for configuration. Below explains, in details, each such feature. The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an automatic configuration protocol used on IP networks.

  • Page 43: Dhcp Client List

    User Manual of WDRT-731U  Primary DNS Enter a DNS server address assigned to DHCP clients. Server:  Secondary DNS Enter the other DNS address assigned to DHCP clients (optional). Server To benefit from the DHCP server feature, you must set all LAN PCs to DHCP clients by selecting the “Obtain an IP Address Automatically”...

  • Page 44: Wan Port

    User Manual of WDRT-731U For example: To have a PC at the MAC address of 00:30:4F:11:22:33 always receive the same IP address of 192.168.1.200, simply enter the IP and MAC addresses in corresponding fields and click “Add” and then the “Save”...

  • Page 45: Mac Clone

    User Manual of WDRT-731U  MAC Clone This section allows you to set router’s WAN MAC address. You can either manually enter a MAC or copy your PC’s MAC to the router. Figure 5-2-14 The page includes the following fields:...
  • Page 46 User Manual of WDRT-731U  Speed/Duplex This section allows you to config the router’s WAN port speed/duplex settings. Figure 5-2-14 You can select a WAN port speed/duplex mode that best suit your network environment from the drop-down list, which includes auto, 10M half-duplex, 10M full-duplex, 100M half-duplex, 100M full-duplex, 1000M half-duplex and 1000M full-duplex.

  • Page 47: Security Settings

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 5.3 Security Settings “Security Settings” includes the following 5 submenus. Clicking any of them enters corresponding interface for configuration. Below explains, in details, each such feature. 5.3.1 Group Settings “Group Settings” includes 2 submenus: Group Settings, User Group and Time Group. Clicking either tab enters corresponding interface for configuration.

  • Page 48: Time Group

    User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 5-3-2 Enter R_D in group name field. Enter R_D IP Range in group description field. Enter “192.168.1.200” and “192.168.1.250” in IP fields. Click “Add “and then the “Save “button; you will find Such entry in User Group list below: Figure 5-3-3 ...
  • Page 49 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 5-3-4 For example: If you want to set a period of time from 8：00 to 18：00 on working days from Monday to Friday to a time group, first click the “Add” button and then follow steps below: Figure 5-3-5 Enter “Working days”...

  • Page 50: Port Filter

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 5.3.2 Port Filter To better manage PCs in LAN, you can allow or disallow such PCs to access certain ports on Internet using the Port Filter functionality. Figure 5-3-7 Click “Add” to enter page below: Figure 5-3-8...
  • Page 51 User Manual of WDRT-731U  Enable: Check to enable current filter entry.  Description: Enter a meaningful name to yourself for a new filter rule  User Group: Select an added user group from the drop-down list.  Time Group: Select an added time group from the drop-down list.
  • Page 52 User Manual of WDRT-731U Click “Save” and you will find such entry in the List below. Figure 5-3-10 Select “Allow” from the “Default” drop-down list and check “Enable” Port Filter feature. Figure 5-3-11 -46-...

  • Page 53: Url Filter

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 5.3.3 URL Filter To better control LAN PCs, you can use the URL filter functionality to allow or disallow such PC to access certain websites within a specified time range. Figure 5-3-12 Click “Add” to display page below:...
  • Page 54 User Manual of WDRT-731U Internet: processed according to default rule. Allow specified packets to pass through the router; other packets are  Allow Access to Internet: processed according to default rule.  User Group: Select an added user group from drop-down list.
  • Page 55 User Manual of WDRT-731U Click “Save” to display page below: Figure 5-3-15 Select “Allow” from the “Default” drop-down list and check the “Enable” URL Filter feature. Figure 5-3-16 -49-...

  • Page 56: Mac Address Filter

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 5.3.4 MAC Address Filter To better manage PCs in LAN, you can use the MAC Address Filter function to allow/disallow such PCs to access to Internet. Figure 5-3-17 Click “Add” to display page below: Figure 5-3-18...
  • Page 57 User Manual of WDRT-731U Enter the computer’s MAC address that you want to filter out in the MAC  MAC: address field or select one from the MAC address list. Select a time range for the new MAC address filter rule to take effect.

  • Page 58: Wan Access Control

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 5.3.5 WAN Access Control The WAN Access Control feature allows users to configure your router from Internet via a web browser. Figure 5-3-21 The page includes the following fields: Object Description  Enable: Check or uncheck to enable or disable the WAN Access Control feature.
  • Page 59 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 5-3-22 -53-...

  • Page 60: Advanced Settings

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 5.4 Advanced Settings “Advanced Settings” includes the following 6 submenus. Clicking any of them enters corresponding interface for configuration. Below explains, in details, each such feature. 5.4.1 Virtual Server The Virtual Server feature grants Internet users access to services on your LAN. It is useful for hosting online services such as FTP, Web, or game servers.
  • Page 61 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 5-4-2 The page includes the following fields: Object Description  WAN Port: Enter the WAN service port. The “Well-Known Service Port” lists commonly used protocol ports such  DNS (53）  FTP (21)  GOPHER (70) ...

  • Page 62: Dmz Settings

    User Manual of WDRT-731U Enter “4000” in WAN Port field, 80 in LAN port field and 192.168.0.10 in Private IP field, Select “Both” from protocol drop-down list. Check the “Enable” box. Click “Save” to save such settings. Figure 5-4-3 Setting WAN port hereon to the same value as that on WAN access control section will deactivate the virtual server feature.

  • Page 63: Upnp Settings

    User Manual of WDRT-731U The page includes the following fields: Object Description Enter the IP addre ss of a LAN computer which you want to set to a DMZ  DMZ Host IP Address: host. Check/uncheck to enable/disable the DMZ host.

  • Page 64: Routing

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 5.4.4 Routing This section talks abo ut Routing Table and Static Routing features.  Routing Table This page displays the router’s core routing table which lists destination IP, subnet mask, gateway, hop count and interface. Figure 5-4-6 ...

  • Page 65: Bandwidth Control

    User Manual of WDRT-731U The page includes the following fields: Object Description  Destination Enter a destination IP address. Network: Enter a Subnet Mask that corresponds to the destination IP address you  Subnet Mask: entered.  Gateway: Next-hop IP address.
  • Page 66 User Manual of WDRT-731U Click “Add” to display the page below: Figure 5-4-11 The page includes the following fields: Object Description  Enable: Check/uncheck to enable/disable current bandwidth entry  IP Range: Enter a single IP or an IP range.
  • Page 67 User Manual of WDRT-731U Please n ote the bandwidth unit. If you enable the P2P Download Contr ol feature, it will limit P2P download rate aller than the specified value) to ensure other applications such as web browsi ng a reserved and guaranteed sha re of bandwidth.

  • Page 68: Wireless Settings

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 5.5 Wireless Settings Wireless Settings includes 8 submenus as shown in the screenshot below. Clicking any tab enters corresponding interface for configuration. 5.5.1 Basic Settings This section allows you to manage your wireless network (2.4G or 5G). You can config country code, wireless network name (SSID), network mode and channel settings, etc the way you want.
  • Page 69 User Manual of WDRT-731U The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select your country code from the drop-down list. There are 11 options  Country: available. Check/uncheck to enable/disable the 2.4GHz wireless feature. If  2.4GHz Wireless Network: disabled, all 2.4GHz-based features will be disabled accordingly.
  • Page 70 User Manual of WDRT-731U  Basic Settings-- 5G Figure 5-5-2 The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select your country code from the drop-down list.  Country: There are 10 options available. Check/uncheck to enable/disable the 5GHz wireless feature. If disabled, ...

  • Page 71: Wireless Security

    User Manual of WDRT-731U your network. Enabling this option may boost transmission capacity of wireless  WMM-Capable: multimedia data (such as online video play).  ASPD Capable: Select to enable/disable the auto power saving mode. 5.5.2 Wireless Security This section allows you to encrypt both 2.4GHz wireless and 5GHz wireless networks to block unauthorized accesses and malicious packet sniffing.
  • Page 72 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 5-5-5 The page includes the following fields: Object Description  Security Mode: Select a proper security mode from the drop-down menu. Select one key from the 4 preset keys to encrypt wireless data on the ...
  • Page 73 User Manual of WDRT-731U The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select one cipher type from:  Cipher Type: AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)  TKIP (Temporary Key Integrity Protocol)   Security Key: Enter a security key, which must be between 8-63 ASCII characters.

  • Page 74: Wps Settings

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 5.5.3 WPS Settings Wi-Fi Protected Setup makes it easy for home users who know little of wireless security to establish a secure wireless home network, as well as to add new devices to an existing network without entering long passphrases or configuring complicated settings.
  • Page 75 User Manual of WDRT-731U client device connects to your device, and the WPS LED turns off. Repeat steps mentioned above if you want to connect more wireless client devices to the device.  PIN：To use this option, you must know the PIN code from the wireless client and enter it in corresponding field on your device while using the same PIN code on client side for such connection.

  • Page 76: Wds Settings

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 5.5.4 WDS Settings WDS (Wireless Distribution System) feature can be used to extend your existing 2.4G or 5G wireless network coverage. Here we present you how to configure such feature in 2.4GHz, which also apply to 5GHz.
  • Page 77 Open Scan option.  WDS Mode: Select Disable or Repeater Mode For example: If you want to implement the WDS feature on 2 WDRT-731U routers labeled WDRT-731U-1 and WDRT-731U-2 respectively, then first select “Repeater Mode” and follow steps below: Figure 5-5-11 1.
  • Page 78 “Save”. WDRT-731U-2’s MAC address will be added automatically. Figure 5-5-12 2) Save your settings. Figure 5-5-13 3. Repeat steps 1-2 on WDRT-731U-2. After the 2 devices have added each other’s MAC address the WDS feature can be implemented. -72-...

  • Page 79: Guest Network

    User Manual of WDRT-731U WDS feature can only be implemented between 2 wireless devices that both support the WDS feature. Plus, SSID, channel, security settings and security key must be the same on both such devices. To encrypt your wireless network, see sections 5.5.2-5.5.3. Do remember to reboot the device after you saved your wireless security settings, otherwise the WDS feature may not function.

  • Page 80: Wireless Access Control

    User Manual of WDRT-731U  SSID: A SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the unique name of a wireless network. Determine whether to require authentication on wireless clients. Select  Security Mode: a proper mode from the drop-down menu. 5.5.6 Wireless Access Control The MAC-based Wireless Access Control feature can be used to allow or disallow clients to connect to your 2.4G or 5G wireless network.
  • Page 81 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 5-5-16 Step 2. Enter 00:30:4f:11:22:33 in the MAC address box and click “Add”. Step 3. Click the “Save” button to save your settings and you can add more MAC addresses, if you like, simply repeating the above steps.

  • Page 82: Connection Status

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 5.5.7 Connection Status This interface displays the information of currently connected 2.4G and 5G wireless clients (if any). Figure 5-5-18 Figure 5-5-19 5.5.8 Wireless –Advance Settings This section allows you to configure advanced settings, including Beacon interval, Fragment threshold, RTS threshold and DTIM interval, etc, for both 2.4G and 5G wireless networks.
  • Page 83 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 5-5-20 The page includes the following fields: Object Description  AP Isolation: Isolates clients connecting to the private SSID. A time interval between any 2 consecutive Beacon packets sent by  Beacon Interval: device. Note: Do NOT change the default value of 100 unless necessary.

  • Page 84: Usb Applications

    5.6 USB Applications WDRT-731U built-in with one USB 2.0 port can be connected to a USB printer or storage for file sharing. It can auto recognized the USB printer or storage automatically without user experience. Thus all clients on the network can share printer or mass storage on WDRT-731U without complicated network configuration.
  • Page 85 User Manual of WDRT-731U The page includes the following fields: Object Description  Enable: Check/uncheck to enable/disable file sharing feature.  Device Name: Define a meaningful name to you for the device.  Work Group: Define a work group name for the device.
  • Page 86 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 5-6-3 Step 2. Set Access Right First select an account and click USB Device. And then select a proper access right from below for each entry. Access authority is classified into three levels: R/W, R, and N.

  • Page 87: Printing Service

    User Manual of WDRT-731U Step 3. Access shared file To access resources on such storage device, double click “My Computer” on your PC and enter \\192.168.1.1. Figure 5-6-5 5.6.2 Printing Service The USB printer service allows you to connect a USB printer to the device and thus all clients on your network can print anything they want on their PCs.
  • Page 88 User Manual of WDRT-731U Object Description  Enable Printer: Check/uncheck to enable/disable USB printer service. GDI interface printers are not supported. Multifunction printers are not supported. Operation Instructions Step 1. Correctly connect your USB printer to the USB port on the device.
  • Page 89 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 5-6-9  Windows XP Users The following steps apply to Windows XP. Step 3. On your PC (connected to the device), click “Start”——“Settings”——“Printers and Faxes” Figure 5-6-10 -83-...
  • Page 90 User Manual of WDRT-731U Step 4. Select “Add a printer” on appearing window. Figure 5-6-11 Step 5. Click “Next”. Figure 5-6-12 -84-...
  • Page 91 User Manual of WDRT-731U Step 6. Select “Local printer attached to this computer” and click “”Next. Figure 5-6-13 Step 7. Select “Create a new port”, Type of port: “Standard TCP/IP Port” and click “Next”. Figure 5-6-14 -85-...
  • Page 92 User Manual of WDRT-731U Step 8. Click “Next”. Figure 5-6-15 Step 9. Enter device’s LAN IP address and click “Next”. (The default IP address of WDRT-731U is 192.168.1.1) Figure 5-6-16 -86-...
  • Page 93 User Manual of WDRT-731U Step 10. Click “Standard” under Device Type and select “Generic Network Card”, then click “Next”. Figure 5-6-17 Step 11. Click “Finish”. Figure 5-6-18 -87-...
  • Page 94 User Manual of WDRT-731U Step 12. Select “Have Disk”. Select a suitable printer manufacturer and the printer model and click “Next”. If your printer is not in the list, click “Have Disk…” to install the driver of the printer. Figure 5-6-19 Step 13.
  • Page 95 User Manual of WDRT-731U Step 14. Click “Next”. After installation, the printer model will be added to the list. Figure 5-6-21 Step 15. Define a name for the printer and click “Next”. Figure 5-6-22 -89-...
  • Page 96 User Manual of WDRT-731U Step 16. Click “Finish". Now you have added the network printer to the Windows XP PC successfully. The information of the printer is displayed in the following windows. Figure 5-6-23 Figure 5-6-24 -90-...

  • Page 97: Windows 7 Users

    User Manual of WDRT-731U  Windows 7 Users The following steps apply to Windows 7. Step 3. On your Windows 7 PC (connected to the device), click “Start”——“Device and Printer” and select “Add a printer” on appearing window. Figure 5-6-25...
  • Page 98 User Manual of WDRT-731U Step 4. Click “Next”. Step 5. Select “Add a Local Printer” and click “”Next. Figure 5-6-27 Step 6. Select “Create a new port”, Type of port: “Standard TCP/IP Port” and click “Next”. Figure 5-6-28 -92-...
  • Page 99 User Manual of WDRT-731U Step 7. Enter your WDRT-731U’s LAN IP address and click “Next”. Figure 5-6-29 Figure 5-6-30 Step 8. Click “Standard” under Device Type and select “Generic Network Card”, then click “Next”. -93-...
  • Page 100 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 5-6-31 Step 9. Select “Have Disk”. Figure 5-6-32 -94-...
  • Page 101 User Manual of WDRT-731U Step 10. Click “Browse”, select corresponding drive file and click “Open”. At last click “OK”. Figure 5-6-33 Step 11. Click “Next”. After installation, the printer model will be added to the list. Choose the right printer and click “Next”.
  • Page 102 User Manual of WDRT-731U Step 12. Define a name for the printer and click “Next”. Figure 5-6-35 Step 13. You can choose to share the printer or not. Then click “Next". Figure 5-6-36 -96-...
  • Page 103 Step 14. After installing the correct printer driver, the windows wizard shows the model name of the new network printer. You can choose to print a test page or click “Finish” to exit the wizard. Figure 5-6-37 The new network printer that attached to the WDRT-731U is now available for printing. Figure 5-6-39 -97-...

  • Page 104: Iptv Settings

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 5.7 IPTV Settings The IPTV feature makes it possible to enjoy online videos on your TV set via a set-top box while surfing Internet. See below for the topology: -98-...
  • Page 105 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 5-7-1 The page includes the following fields: Object Description  Enable IPTV: Check/uncheck to enable/disable the IPTV feature.  Enable IPTV STB Check/uncheck to enable/disable the IPTV-specific port. Port: Note: If you enabled both options mentioned above, then note below: (a).

  • Page 106: Tools

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 5.8 Tools System tools include the following 8 submenus. Clicking any of them enters corresponding interface for configuration. Below explains, in details, each such feature. 5.8.1 Time Settings This section assists you in setting the device’s system time; you can either select to set the time and date manually or automatically obtain the GMT time from Internet.

  • Page 107: Firmware Upgrade

    User Manual of WDRT-731U The page includes the following fields: Object Description  Sync with Internet Time and date will be updated automatically from Internet. time servers: Determines a time length when device periodically updates its time and  Sync Interval: date info from Internet.

  • Page 108: Backup/Restore Settings

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 5.8.3 Backup/Restore Settings This section allows you to backup current settings or to restore the previous settings configured on the device. Figure 5-8-3 The page includes the following fields: Object Description Once you have configured the device the way you want it, you can save...

  • Page 109: Change Password/User Name

    User Manual of WDRT-731U Factory Default Settings: User Name: admin Password: admin IP Address: 192.168.1.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 To activate your settings, you need to reboot the device after you reset it. 5.8.5 Change Password/User Name This section allows you to change login password and user name for accessing device’s Web-based interface.

  • Page 110: Reboot

    User Manual of WDRT-731U For the sake of security, it is highly recommended that you change default login password and user name. 5.8.6 Reboot This section allows you to reboot the device. Figure 5-8-6 To restart your device, click the “Reboot” button.

  • Page 111: Statistics

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 5.8.7 Statistics Statistics displays current traffic of PCs on your LAN. You can view the bandwidth usage on your LAN using the statistics feature, for better management of network resources. Figure 5-8-9 he page includes the following fields:...
  • Page 112 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 5-8-10 -106-...

  • Page 113: Chapter 6. Quick Connection To A Wireless Network

    User Manual of WDRT-731U Chapter 6. Quick Connection to a Wireless Network Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) Step 1: Right-Click on the wireless network icon displayed in the system tray Figure 6-1 Step 2: Select [View Available Wireless Networks] Step 3: Highlight and select the wireless network (SSID) to connect...
  • Page 114 User Manual of WDRT-731U Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the Wireless Router (1) The Wireless Network Connection box will appear (2) Enter the encryption key that configured in section 5.6.2 (3) Click the [Connect] button Figure 6-3 Step 5: Check if “Connected” is displayed Figure 6-4 Some laptops are equipped with an “Wireless ON/OFF”...

  • Page 115: Windows 7 (Wlan Autoconfig)

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 6.2 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) WLAN AutoConfig service is built-in in Windows 7 that can be used to detect and connect to wireless network. This built-in wireless network connection tool is similar to wireless zero configuration tool in Windows XP.
  • Page 116 User Manual of WDRT-731U (2) Enter the encryption key that configured in section 5.6.2 (3) Click the [OK] button Figure 6-7 Figure 6-8 Step 5: Check if “Connected” is displayed Figure 6-9 -110-...

  • Page 117: Mac Os X 10.X

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 6.3 Mac OS X 10.x .3 Mac OS X 10.x Step 1: Right-Click on the network icon displayed in the system tray The AirPort Network Connection menu will appear Figure 6-10 Step 2: Highlight and select the wireless network (SSID) to connect...
  • Page 118 User Manual of WDRT-731U If you will connect this Wireless Router in the future, check [Remember this network]. Step 5: Check if the AirPort is connect to the selected wireless network. If “Yes”, then there will be a “check” symbol in the front of the SSID.

  • Page 119: Iphone / Ipod Touch / Ipad

    User Manual of WDRT-731U 6.4 iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad .4 iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad Step 1: Tap the [Settings] icon displayed in the home screen Figure 6-14 Step 2: Check Wi-Fi setting and select the available wireless network...
  • Page 120 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 6-16 Step 3: Tap the target wireless network (SSID) in “Choose a Network…” (1) Turn on Wi-Fi by tapping “Wi-Fi” (2) Select SSID [PLANET] Figure 6-17 Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the Wireless Router...
  • Page 121 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure 6-18 Step 5: Check if the iDevice is connect to the selected wireless network. If “Yes”, then there will be a “check” symbol in the front of the SSID. Figure 6-19 -115-...

  • Page 122: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    User Manual of WDRT-731U Appendix A: Troubleshooting If you found the router is working improperly or stop responding to you, please read this troubleshooting first before contacting the dealer for help,. Some problems can be solved by yourself within very short time.
  • Page 123 User Manual of WDRT-731U a. ‘Broadcast ESSID’ set to off? I can’t locate my router by my b. All two antennas are properly secured. wireless device. c. Are you too far from your router? Try to get closer. d. Please remember that you have to input ESSID on your wireless client manually, if ESSID broadcast is disabled.

  • Page 124: Appendix B: Configuring The Pc In Windows 7

    User Manual of WDRT-731U Appendix B: Configuring the PC in Windows 7 In this section, we’ll introduce how to configure the TCP/IP correctly in Windows 7. First make sure your Network Adapter is working, refer to the adapter’s manual if needed.
  • Page 125 User Manual of WDRT-731U Figure B-1 In the prompt page shown below, double click on the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Figure B-3 -119-...
  • Page 126 User Manual of WDRT-731U The following TCP/IP Properties window will display and the IP Address tab is open on this window by default. Now you have two ways to configure the TCP/IP protocol below:  Setting IP address automatically Select Obtain an IP address automatically, Choose Obtain DNS server address automatically, as shown in...
  • Page 127 User Manual of WDRT-731U type the DNS server IP address which has been provided by your ISP Figure B-5 Now click OK to keep your settings. -121-...

  • Page 128: Appendix C: Specifications

    User Manual of WDRT-731U Appendix C: Specifications WDRT-731U Product 300Mbps Dual-Band 802.11n Wireless Gigabit Router Hardware Specification WAN Port: 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port LAN Port: 3 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 ports (LAN1~3) Interface IPTV Port: 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port (LAN4) USB Port : USB 2.0, Type-A, 5V DC/0.5A Output...
  • Page 129 User Manual of WDRT-731U Support WPS (WIFI Protected Setup ) Support Dual-SSID (2.4G & 5G) AP Isolation: Enable it to isolate each connected wireless clients, to let them Wireless Advanced cannot access mutually. Support 802.11e WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) Max. Supported...

  • Page 130: Appendix D: Glossary

    User Manual of WDRT-731U Appendix D: Glossary 802.11n - 802.11n builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding MIMO (multiple-input  multiple-output). MIMO uses multiple transmitter and receiver antennas to allow for increased data throughput via spatial multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity, perhaps through coding schemes like Alamouti coding.
  • Page 131 User Manual of WDRT-731U SSID - A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a  wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID. This is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card.

  • Page 132: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    *Model Number WDRT-731U * Produced by: Manufacturer’s Name : Planet Technology Corp. Manufacturer’s Address: 10F., No.96, Minquan Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan (R.O.C.) is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the 1999/5/EC R&TTE.
  • Page 133 ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ Directiva 1999/5/CE. ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ Por medio de la presente, PLANET Technology Español Slovensky Corporation, declara que 802.11n Wireless Výrobca PLANET Technology Corporation, týmto Gigabit Router cumple con los requisitos deklaruje, že táto 802.11n Wireless Gigabit Router...

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