Alfa Network R36A Installation Manual

Multifunction Wireless Router

Package Content

Thank you for choosing multifunction wireless router R36A.
Before installing, please check the following items in product package.
• 1 x R36A multi functional wireless router
• 1 x Omni RP-SMA antenna for R36A signal transmission
• 1 x 12V DC Power Adapter for R36A
• 1 x R36A Installation Guide (this le)

Device Overview - Interfaces

Front Panel
Interface Func�onal Descrip�ons
WAN / LAN2 In Broadband Router mode:
This port is set as WAN to be connect with Ethernet port on the DSL/cable modem
for PPPoE /Dynamic IP/Sta�c IP/PPTP/L2TP IP address alloca�on
In 3G/4G Router mode:
This port is set as LAN to share Internet access via Ethernet connec�on to the
desktop/laptop computer or network peripherals
In WiFi Hotspot Extender Router mode:
This port is set as LAN to share Internet access via Ethernet port on the
desktop/laptop computer or network peripherals
PoE LAN1 This port is set as LAN to share Internet access via Ethernet connec�on to the
desktop/laptop computer or network peripherals
Plug in USB wireless adapter to connect to remote WiFi hotspot as Internet source
USB
Plug in 3G/4G USB modem as source of Internet access
ANT ANT port is used to connect to 2.4G antenna with SMA connector.
This port is used to connect to the power adapter.
PWR
Please use the power adapter in package for device proper opera�on.

Preparation Before Installation

Before setting up R36A, please check with your service provider to obtain an instruction
sheet for Internet Access.
Info you will need from ISP (Internet Service Provider) company for Internet access:
xDSL PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP
An instruction sheet for Internet access from ISP (Internet Service Provider) company
A subscribed xDSL/cable modem (with RJ-45 LAN interface) from carrier company
3G/4G Intenet access service
SIM card
3G/4G USB Modem
An instruction sheet for Internet access from carrier company
Wireless hotspot Internet access service
An instruction sheet with hotspot connection parameters:
SSID, username/password, ...etc. if any) for Internet Access from carrier company
R36A supports popular Internet access types:
• Ethernet router
Subscribe xDSL PPPoE, fixed IP
,dynamic IP, PPTP, L2TP
Internet access from ISP
(Internet Service Provider),
and share Internet with local
computers, smartphones or
other network peripherals.
• Wireless hotspot extender
Obtain Internet access from a
wireless internet service
provider (WISP) wirelessly, and
share Internet with local
computers, smartphones or
other network peripherals.
• USB 3G/4G Router
Connect 3G/4G USB modem
to R36A, and share Internet
with local computers,
smartphones or other network
peripherals.
R36A
Installation Guide
ANT WAN / LAN2 PoE LAN1 PWR
Rear Panel
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Internet
modem
WiFi hotspot
3G/4G USB Modem
4G Tower
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Device Overview - LED indicators & Buttons
LED indicator Descrip�ons
PWR On - Power on.
(Blue) Off - No power.
SYS On - Error condi�on.
(Blue) Off - Normal opera�on.
Blinking - This LED blinks during start up.
LAN On - LAN port is connected.
(Blue) Off - No connec�on on the LAN port.
Flashing - LAN port ac�vi�es
WAN / USB On - USB modem or wireless adapter connec�on to R36A USB port is established.
(Blue) Off - No connec�on to the R36A USB port
WAN / LAN2 On - Connec�on to the modem a�ached to LAN2 port is established.
(Blue) Off - No connec�on to WAN (Internet) port
Flashing - Data is being transmi�ed or received via the WAN port.
Wireless (Blue) On - R36A wireless service is running
Off - R36A wireless service is disabled (no wireless)
Bu�ons Descrip�ons
Wireless Toggle once when LED is ON - Turn OFF device wireless service
Toggle once when LED is OFF - Turn ON device wireless services
RESET Press RESET bu�on, less than 5 seconds, then release - reboot device
(located in the with running configura�on parameters
bo�om of device) Press RESET bu�on, more than 5 seconds, 5 seconds - reboot device
with factory default parameters

How to Start R36A Device Configurations

Via wired connection

Connect computer to R36A LAN1 port via Ethernet RJ-45 cable.
Open your web browser, and type-in "r36a.myalfasetup.com"
"192.168.36.1" in the address bar.
ANT WAN / LAN2 PoE LAN1 PWR
LAN1
Before proceeding any further, please make sure the LAN1 LED is "ON".

Via wireless connection

On your laptop, tablet computer or smartphone, enable WiFi service on your
device, and search WiFi name"R36A-xxxxxx", then associate with it.
Open your web browser, and type-in "r36a.myalfasetup.com"
"192.168.36.1" in the address bar.
r36a.myalfasetup.com
Before proceeding any further, please make sure the wireless LED
Reset
2
or
or
is "ON".
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