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Abocom WR5503 User Manual

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  • Page 1 802.11 b/g/n compliant Router User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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

    Table of Content CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ................1  Features ............................1   Physical Details ........................... 1   CHAPTER 2: ABOUT OPERATION MODES ............4  Operation Modes ........................4   Router Mode ..........................4   Access Point Mode ........................5   Converter Mode ..........................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction The 802.11b/g/n Wireless Router supports 4 ports 10/100M Ethernet for LAN and 1 port 10/100M Ethernet interface for WAN. With the advanced MIMO technology, it can support the data transmission rate 6 times more (up to 300 Mbps) and the coverage 3 times more than IEEE 802.11b/g devices.

  • Page 5: Ports And Buttons

    Chapter 1: Introduction WPS setup successfully WPS is disabled Green WPS is enabled to make Blinking a connection WLAN off Wireless WLAN Green WLAN link / active Blinking WLAN traffic transmitting LAN function off Green LAN link / active Blinking LAN traffic transmitting System is ready to login web server...

  • Page 6: Side Panel

    Chapter 1: Introduction Connect the ADSL or Cable Modem here with RJ45 cable. If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable, otherwise, use a standard LAN cable (RJ45 connectors). DC 5V Connect the supplied power adapter here. Side Panel To enable the WPS function press the physical WPS button on the Wireless Router once, then the LED will start to flash.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: About Operation Modes

    Chapter 2: About Operation Modes This device provides operational applications with Router, AP and Converter modes, which are mutually exclusive. This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the box. If you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the mode of operation, you can MANUALLY switch to the mode you desired by the manufacturer as described in the following sections.

  • Page 8: Access Point Mode

    Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Access Point Mode When acting as an Access Point (AP), this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with wireless network adapter) to a wireless network. All stations can have the Internet access if only the Access Point has the Internet connection.

  • Page 9: Chapter 3: Configuration

    Chapter 3: Configuration Hardware Connection Step 1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port (1~4) of the Wireless Router, another end to your PC or notebook. Step 2. Connect Ethernet cable one end to the WAN (Internet) port of the Wireless Router, the other end to the ADSL or cable modem.
  • Page 10 Chapter 3: Configuration 4. After connected successfully, the following screen will show up. Simply enter the username "admin" and password "password" to login. After login successfully, please click the Setup Wizard item that provides a primary configuration of this device. You may enter each screen to change the default settings step by step.
  • Page 11 Chapter 3: Configuration If you cannot connect... If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the following: • The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: •...

  • Page 12: Common Connection Types

    Chapter 3: Configuration Common Connection Types The Internet connection type according to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that you selected. Cable Modems Type Details ISP Data required Usually, none. Your IP address is allocated However, some ISP's may require you to Dynamic IP address automatically, when you use a particular Hostname, Domain name,...

  • Page 13: Setup Wizard

    Chapter 3: Configuration Setup Wizard The setup wizard will guide you to configure access point for first time. Please follow the setup wizard step by step. Step 1- WAN Access Type Here user can set up the WAN(Internet) connection type easily. Select the WAN Connection Type Static (Fixed IP), DHCP (Auto Config), PPPoE(ADSL), or 3G (DIAL) and click Next to continue.
  • Page 14 Chapter 3: Configuration WAN Access DHCP Client Type If the DHCP Client be selected, the computer will obtain the IP address automatically. Static IP If the Static IP be selected, user have to set up the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway according to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that provided the related information.
  • Page 15 Chapter 3: Configuration If the PPTP be selected, users have to set up the server IP address, user name and password according to the ISP that provided the related information. IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here.
  • Page 16 Chapter 3: Configuration IP Address Shows the IP address of the Wireless Router (Default IP address is 192.168.1.254.) Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the Wireless Router (Default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.) Step 3- Wireless Basic Settings...
  • Page 17 Chapter 3: Configuration Band Select 2.4 GHz (B+G+N), 2.4 GHz (B), 2.4 GHz (G), 2.4 GHz (N), 2.4 GHz (B+G), and 2.4 GHz (G+N). SSID A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network. Channel Width Select 20/40MHz or 20MHz for the transmitting band width.
  • Page 18 Chapter 3: Configuration Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive). ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive). Key Setting: Enter the key in the key setting field. WPA / WPA2 / WPA2-Mixed WPA Cipher Suite: here supported AES only.

  • Page 19: Status

    Chapter 3: Configuration Status...

  • Page 20: Network

    Chapter 3: Configuration Network LAN Interface Setup IP Address Shows the IP address of the Wireless Router (Default IP address is 192.168.1.254) Subnet The subnet mask of the Wireless Router (Default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.) Mask Default Shows the default gateway of this Wireless Router. Gateway DHCP Mode Disable: Select to disable this Wireless Router to distribute IP addresses to...
  • Page 21 Chapter 3: Configuration Click Show Client button to show Active DHCP Client Table. The table shows assigned IP address, MAC address and time expired for each client. Refresh: Click this button to refresh the table. Close: Click this button to close the window. Static DHCP Check the box to enable the Static DHCP function, default setting is disabled.
  • Page 22 Chapter 3: Configuration Clone MAC This table displays you the station MAC information. Address Internet Service Setup WAN Access Select the WAN Access Type Static IP, DHCP Client, PPPoE, or PPTP Type or L2TP from the pull-down list. Default setting is DHCP Client enabled. DHCP Client...
  • Page 23 Chapter 3: Configuration If the DHCP Client be selected, the computer will obtain the IP address automatically. Hostname: Enter the hostname that assigned IP address to your computer in this field. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) namely the maximum packet size, the default value is 1492 for your application.
  • Page 24 Chapter 3: Configuration provide the related information. IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here. Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP here. MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) namely the maximum packet size, the default value is 1492 for your application.
  • Page 25 Chapter 3: Configuration Connection Type: Select the connection type Continuous, Connect on Demand or Manual from the pull-down menu. If selected Manual user can click Connect button to make a connection. Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you set. The time must be set between 1~1000 minutes.
  • Page 26 Chapter 3: Configuration Password: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Connection Type: Select the connection type Continuous, Connect on Demand or Manual from the pull-down menu. If selected Manual user can click Connect button to make a connection. Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you set.
  • Page 27 Chapter 3: Configuration Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you set. The time must be set between 1~1000 minutes. Default value of idle time is 5 minutes. This function will be available when the Connection Type is selected to Connect on Demand.

  • Page 28: Advanced Routing

    Chapter 3: Configuration Advanced Routing If you connect several routers with this Wireless Router, you may need to set up a predefined routing rule to have more effective network topology/traffic, this is called static route between those routers and the Wireless Router. Enable Dynamic Check to enable the dynamic route function.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3: Configuration Metric: The route with the lowest metric is the preferred route. Interface: Select to use LAN or WAN as the physical interface from where the packets will be sent. Destination The network address of the destination LAN segment. When a packet with destination IP address that matches to this field, it will route to the device set in the Route Gateway field.

  • Page 30: Wireless

    Chapter 3: Configuration Wireless Basic Disable Check to disable the wireless function. If the wireless LAN interface be Wireless LAN disabled, the WLAN LED on the front LED will be off. Interface Band You can choose one mode of the following you need. 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3: Configuration selected. Multiple APs This page shows and updates the wireless setting for multiple APs. User can set up the multiple AP here. If the mode be set to AP or Client mode that the network type can be set to Network Type Infrastructure or Ad hoc.
  • Page 32 Chapter 3: Configuration Advanced Fragment Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the efficiency when high Threshold traffic flows along in the wireless network. If the 802.11g MIMO Wireless Router often transmit large files in wireless network, you can enter new Fragment Threshold value to split the packet.
  • Page 33 Chapter 3: Configuration IAPP Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. Protection Select Enabled or Disabled to execute the security function. Aggregation Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. Short GI Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. WLAN Partition Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function.
  • Page 34 Chapter 3: Configuration Authentication: Select Open System, Shared Key or Auto. Key Length: select key length 64-bit or 128-bit. Key Format: Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive). ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).
  • Page 35 Chapter 3: Configuration Wireless Access Select Allow Listed or Deny Listed form the pull-down menu to enable Control Mode access control function. Default setting is Disabled. MAC Address Enter the MAC address (12 characters) of a station that is allowed to access this Access Point.
  • Page 36 Chapter 3: Configuration To use WDS function: 1. The APs must support WDS function. 2. To set the same SSID (Network name). 3. The channel must be set to the same on the APs. 4. To set the same Wireless MAC address (BSSID) on the APs. 5.
  • Page 37 Chapter 3: Configuration Step 2. Then go to Wireless > WDS page to (1) enable the WDS function and (2) enter APs Wireless MAC address (please go to Status> Wireless Configuration to make sure the BSSID) to each other to make the WDS connection. Please click Apply button to execute. Check the box to enable the WDS function.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3: Configuration MAC Address: Enter the Wireless BSSID (MAC) 12 characters of the wireless AP that you want to connect with. To check your wireless router’s MAC address, please go to Status > Wireless Configuration to find your BSSID (Wireless MAC address.) MAC Address Data Rate...
  • Page 39 Chapter 3: Configuration client's end. Show Statistics Click to show the current WDS AP table. This table shows the MAC address, transmission packets and errors, reception packets and Tx Rate (Mbps) counters for each configured WDS AP. Refresh: Click to renew the counters information. Close: Click to leave the screen.
  • Page 40 Chapter 3: Configuration Disable WPS Check the box to disable the WPS function, default setting is enabled. WPS Status Here shows the current status of the WPS function. Default setting is Configured, click Reset to Unconfigured to re-configured the WPS connection.
  • Page 41 Chapter 3: Configuration Schedule Enable Wireless Check the box to enable the schedule function. Set up the time to schedule Schedule the wireless access rule. Select the day and time you want to enable the wireless function.

  • Page 42: Firewall

    Chapter 3: Configuration Firewall DMZ Settings Enable DMZ Check the box to enable DMZ function. If the DMZ Host Function is enabled, it means that you set up DMZ host at a particular computer to be exposed to the Internet so that some applications/software, especially Internet / online game can have two way connections.

  • Page 43: Url Filter Settings

    Chapter 3: Configuration URL Filter Settings Enable URL Filtering Check to enable URL filtering function. URL Address Enter the URL address in the field. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values.

  • Page 44: Mac Filtering

    Chapter 3: Configuration MAC Filtering Enable MAC Filtering Check to enable MAC filtering function. MAC Address Enter the client MAC address in the field. Comment You may key in a description MAC address. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3: Configuration Port Filtering Settings Enable Port Check to enable Port Filtering function. Filtering Port Range Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the service. If the service uses a single port number, enter it in both the start and finish fields.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3: Configuration IP Filtering Enable IP Filtering Check to enable IP filtering function. Local IP Address Enter the local server’s IP address. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service. Comment You may key in a description for the port range. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings.

  • Page 47: Virtual Server

    Chapter 3: Configuration Virtual Server Enable Port Forwarding Check to enable Port Forwarding function. IP Address Enter the IP address in the field. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service. Port Range For TCP and UDP Services, enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the service.
  • Page 48 Chapter 3: Configuration VLAN Enable VLAN Entries in below table are used to config vlan settings. VLANs are created to provide the segmentation services traditionally provided by routers. VLANs address issues such as scalability, security, and network management.

  • Page 49: Administration

    Chapter 3: Configuration Administration Password User Name To set up the login username to protect the Wireless Router configuration accessing via web browser. Empty user name and password will disable the protection. It’s strongly recommended to assign a set of password for further security. New Password To set up the login password to protect the Wireless Router configuration accessing via web browser.
  • Page 50 Chapter 3: Configuration Entries in this table improve your online gaming experience by Enable QoS ensuring that your game traffic is prioritized over other network traffic, such as FTP or Web. Automatic Uplink/Download Check the box to enable the automatic uplink/ download speed Speed function.
  • Page 51 Chapter 3: Configuration the service uses a single port number, enter it in both the start and finish fields. Select the protocol (TCP, UDP, TCP/UDP, ICMP or ANY) used Protocol to the remote system or service. Select Guaranteed minimum bandwidth or Restricted maximum Mode bandwidth modes.

  • Page 52: Denial Of Service

    Chapter 3: Configuration Denial of Service Enable DoS DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your Internet connection with Prevention invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The Wireless Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks.
  • Page 53 Chapter 3: Configuration preventions. Clear All After you enabled the DoS prevention, you can click to uncheck all DoS preventions. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save current settings. Current Time Enter the current time of this wireless router or click the Copy Computer Time button to synchronize the time with the connected computer automatically.

  • Page 54: Dynamic Dns Setting

    Chapter 3: Configuration Dynamic DNS Setting Enable DDNS Check to enable the DDNS function. Service Provider Enter the DDNS Service Provider here. Domain Name Here shows the domain name of the service provider. User Name/Email Enter your email that you registered in service provider website. (You can refer to below Note information to apply a account form the service provider website.) Enter your passwords that you registered in service provider website.

  • Page 55: Upgrade Firmware

    Chapter 3: Configuration Upgrade Firmware Firmware Version Here display the latest firmware version. Select File Click the Browse button to find and open the firmware file (the browser will display to correct file path.) Click the Upload button to perform. Upload Click Reset button to restore to default values.

  • Page 56: System Log

    Chapter 3: Configuration Statistics This page shows the packet counters for transmission and reception regarding to wireless and Ethernet networks. System Log...
  • Page 57 Chapter 3: Configuration Enable Log Check to enable logging function. System all Activates all logging functions. Only logs related to the wireless LAN will be recorded. Wireless Only logs related to the DoS protection will be recorded. Enable Remote Log Only logs related to the Remote control will be recorded.

  • Page 58: Chapter 4: Pc Configuration

    Chapter 4: PC Configuration Chapter 4: PC Configuration Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration • Wireless configuration Windows Clients • This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless Router.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000 Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button.
  • Page 60 Chapter 4: PC Configuration Using DHCP • To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. •...
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: PC Configuration Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP • To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.
  • Page 62 Chapter 4: PC Configuration Select the Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) or 6 (TCP/IPv6) for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: PC Configuration Using DHCP • To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. •...
  • Page 64 Chapter 4: PC Configuration 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP • To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.

  • Page 65: For Windows 2000

    Chapter 4: PC Configuration For Windows 2000 1. Select Start menu> Settings> Control Panel > Internet Options. 2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button. 3. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN)"...

  • Page 66: Macintosh Clients

    Chapter 4: PC Configuration Accessing AOL To access AOL (America On Line) through the Wireless Router, the AOL for Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows: 1.

  • Page 67: Other Unix Systems

    Chapter 4: PC Configuration • Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available. • OR, restart your system. Other Unix Systems To access the Internet via the Wireless Router: • Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the Wireless Router. •...
  • Page 68 Chapter 4: PC Configuration on client's end. RADIUS Server: RADIUS is an authentication, authorization and Enterprise (RADIUS) accounting client-server protocol. The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its links. The RADIUS is a server that has access to a user database with authentication information.

  • Page 69: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix A: Troubleshooting Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to the Wireless Router to configure it.

  • Page 70: Wireless Access

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting Router. Ensure that it is connected and ON. Connect to it and check its settings. (If you can't connect to it, check the LAN and power connections.) • If the Wireless Router is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (ADSL/Cable modem) to see that it is working correctly.
  • Page 71 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Wireless Router. To see if radio interference is causing a problem, see if connection is possible when close to the Wireless Router. Remember that the connection range can be as little as 100 feet in poor environments. •...

  • Page 72: Appendix B: About Wireless Lans

    Appendix B: About Wireless LANs BSS (Basic Service Set) BSS (Basic Service Set) A group of wireless stations and a single access point, all using the same SSID(service set identifier), form a Basic Service Set (BSS). Using the same SSID (service set identifier) is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to communicate with each other.

  • Page 73: Wireless Lan Configuration

    64 Bits, 128 Bits. For 64 Bits encryption, the Key value must match. For 128 Bits encryption, the Key value must match. WEP Authentication Open System or Shared Key. WPA/ WPA2/ WPA-Mixed WPA/ WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is more secure than WEP. It uses a “Shared Key” which allows the encryption keys to be regenerated at a specified interval.
  • Page 74 on client's end.

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