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  • Page 1 User Manual for WRTB-283N...

  • Page 2: Manual Revisions

    Preface Gemtek reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description March 15, 2013 • Initial release...

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    CD-ROM with Manual and Setup Wizard If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the WRTB-283N will cause damage and void the warranty.

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    System Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients Network Requirements • IEEE 802.11a wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Computer with the following: • Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system • An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements: •...
  • Page 5 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the WRTB-283N to a cable or DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network.
  • Page 6 Features • FasterWirelessNetworking - The WRTB-283N provides up to 900Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 13x faster than 802.11g.
  • Page 8 Internet, a NAS or PC, these devices share in common the need to connect with a router in order to communicate and establish the wireless media stream. The WRTB-283N offers stability, fast wireless, and guaranteed performance for media streaming using the newest streaming engine technology.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Hardware overview 4 5 6 1. Internet Port : The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. 2. LAN Ports(1-4) : Connect Ethernet dvices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 3.
  • Page 10 Power LED: A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. LAN LED: A solid light indicates a proper connection to the LAN WAN LED: A solid light indicates a proper connection to the WAN USB LED: A solid light indicates a proper connection to the USB...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Before you Begin Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem.

  • Page 12: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of wal s and ceilings between the Gemtek router and other network devices to a minimum - each wal or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting Started The WRTB-283N includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the QuickRouterSetupWizardCD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows® XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.

  • Page 15: Web-Based Configuration Utility

    Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new Gemtek wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.1.1).

  • Page 17: Setup Wizard

    Setup Wizard Click Internet Connection Setup Wizard to quickly configure your router. Skip to the next page. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration And skip to page 15. Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue.
  • Page 18 Click Connec t to Select the type of internet connection you use and then click Next to continue. save your setting s. Once router finishe rebooti If you selected Dynamic, you may need to enter the MAC address of the computer that click Continu last connected directly to your modem.
  • Page 19 Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection. It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet.

  • Page 20: Manual Configuration

    Manual Configuration Dynamic (Cable) My Internet Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address information automatically Connection: from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for cable modem services such Comcast and Cox.

  • Page 21: Internet Setup

    Internet Setup PPPoE (DSL) Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
  • Page 22 PPTP Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, Address Mode: and DNS server addresses.
  • Page 23 L2TP Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and Address Mode: DNS server addresses.

  • Page 24: Static (Assigned By Isp)

    Static (assigned by ISP) Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port’s IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x).

  • Page 25: Wireless Settings

    Wireless Settings If you want to add your wireless clients to your router using WPS, click Add Wireless Device with WPS and skip to page 75. If you want to configure your wireless settings manual y, click Manual Wireless Connection Setup and skip to the next page.
  • Page 26 20MHz - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the WRTB-283N. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the WRTB-283N will Visibility Status: be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your WRTB-283N in order to connect to it.
  • Page 28 20MHz - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the WRTB-283N. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the WRTB-283N will Visibility Status: be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your WRTB-283N in order to connect to it.

  • Page 30: Network Settings

    Network Settings This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings. Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is IP Address: 192.168.1.1. If you change the IP address, once you click Apply, you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility.

  • Page 31: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The WRTB-283N has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.”...

  • Page 32: Ipv6 Internet Connection

    IPv6 Internet Connection Click IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin. Skip to page If you want to configure your IPv6 Internet Connection manual y, click Manual IPv6 Internet Connection Setup and skip to the next page.

  • Page 33: Ipv6 Manual Setup

    IPv6 Manual Setup There are several connection types to choose from: Auto Detection, Static IPv6, Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6), PPPoE, IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel, 6to4, 6rd, and Link-local. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your IPv6 Internet Service Provider. Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed or disabled.

  • Page 34: Static Ipv6 (Stateful)

    Static IPv6 (Stateful) Select Static IPv6 from the drop-down menu. My IPv6 Connection: Enter the address settings supplied by your WAN IPv6 Address Settings: Internet provider (ISP). Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Address: LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature.

  • Page 36: Static Ipv6 (Stateless)

    Static IPv6 (Stateless) Select Static IPv6 from the drop-down menu. My IPv6 Connection: WAN IPv6 Address Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet Settings: provider (ISP). Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Address: LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature.

  • Page 37: Autoconfiguration (Stateful)

    Autoconfiguration (Stateful) Select Autoconfiguration(Stateless/DHCPv6) from My IPv6 Connection: the drop-down menu. Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically IPv6 DNS Settings: or Use the following DNS Address. Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Address: LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.

  • Page 38: Autoconfiguration (Stateless)

    Autoconfiguration (Stateless) Select Autoconfiguration(Stateless/DHCPv6) from My IPv6 Connection: the drop-down menu. Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically IPv6 DNS Settings: or Use the following DNS Address. Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Address: LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.

  • Page 39: Pppoe (Stateful)

    PPPoE (Stateful) Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu. My IPv6 Connection: Enter the PPPoE account settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). PPPoE: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, Address Mode: and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic. Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
  • Page 40 Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6). Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range Start: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes). IPv6 Address Lifetime:...

  • Page 41: Pppoe (Stateless)

    PPPoE (Stateless) Select PPPoE from the drop-down My IPv6 Connection: menu. Enter the PPPoE account settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). PPPoE: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, Address Mode: and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic. Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
  • Page 42 Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select either SLAAC + RDNSS SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6 Router Advertisement Lifetime: Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes).

  • Page 43: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling (Stateful)

    IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateful) Select from the drop-down menu. My IPv6 Connection: IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel Enter the settings supplied by your Internet provider IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel (ISP). Settings: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Address: LAN Link-Local Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.

  • Page 44: Ipv6 In Ipv4 Tunneling (Stateless)

    IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateless) Select from the drop-down menu. My IPv6 Connection: IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel Enter the settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Settings: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Address: LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
  • Page 45 6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateful) Select 6 to 4 from the drop-down menu. My IPv6 Connection: Enter the IPv6 settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). 6 to 4 Settings: Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
  • Page 47 6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateless) Select 6 to 4 from the drop-down menu. My IPv6 Connection: 6 to 4 Settings: Enter the IPv6 settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
  • Page 48 6rd (Stateless) Select 6rd from the drop-down menu. My IPv6 Connection: Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet 6RD Settings: provider (ISP). Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Address: LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature.
  • Page 49 6rd (Stateful) Select 6rd from the drop-down menu. My IPv6 Connection: Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet 6RD Address Settings: provider (ISP). Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN IPv6 Address: LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature.

  • Page 50: Link-Local Connectivity

    Link-Local Connectivity Select Link-Local Only from the drop-down menu. My IPv6 Connection: Displays the IPv6 address of the router. LAN IPv6 Address Settings:...

  • Page 51: Parental Controls

    Parental Controls...

  • Page 52: Port Forwarding

    Port Forwarding This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports. Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down Name: menu. Select an application and click to populate the fields. <<...

  • Page 53: Firewall Settings

    Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The Gemtek WRTB-283N offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose to expose a computer, you cam enable DMZ.

  • Page 54: Application Level Gateway Configuration

    Application Level Gateway Configuration Here you can enable or disable ALG’s. Some protocols and applications require special handling of the IP payload to make them work with network address translation (NAT). Each ALG provides special handling for a specific protocol or application. A number of ALGs for common applications are enabled by default.
  • Page 55 Routing The Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specific routes of data through your network. Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route. Destination IP: Netmask: Enter the netmask of the route, please note that the octets must match your destination IP address.

  • Page 57: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Advanced Wireless Settings Set the transmit power of the antennas. Transmit Power: Beacons are packets sent by a Router to synchronize a Beacon Period: wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended. This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If RTS Threshold: inconsistent data flow is a problem, only a minor modification should be made.

  • Page 58: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a simplified method for securing your wireless network during the “Initial setup” as well as the “Add New Device” processes. The Wi-Fi Al iance (WFA) has certified it across different products as wel as manufactures. The process is just as easy, as depressing a button for the Push-Button Method or correctly entering the 8-digit code for the Pin-Code Method.

  • Page 60: Ipv6 Routing

    IPv6 Routing This page allows you to specify custom routes that determine how data is moved around your network.
  • Page 61 SysLog The Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. You may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network. Enable Logging to Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server.

  • Page 62: System Settings

    System Settings Save Settings to Use this option to save the current router configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are Local Hard Drive: using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a file dialog, where you can select a location and file name for the settings.

  • Page 63: Update Firmware

    You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the Gemtek support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the Gemtek support site.
  • Page 64 DDNS The DDNS feature al ows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc…) using a domain name that you have purchased (www.whateveryournameis. com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a DDNS service provider, your friends can enter in your domain name to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is.
  • Page 65 Schedules Name: Enter a name for your new schedule. Days: Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include every day. Time: Check All Day - 24hrs or enter a start and end time for your schedule. Save: Click Save to save your schedule.

  • Page 66: Device Information

    Device Information This page displays the current information for the WRTB-283N. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button wil be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.
  • Page 68 Stats The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the WRTB-283N on both the Internet and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
  • Page 69 Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients.
  • Page 70 IPv6 The IPv6 table displays a list of current IPv6 connections.

  • Page 71: Wireless Security

    Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The WRTB-283N offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) ™...

  • Page 73: Wi-Pnp Wireless Setup

    Wi-PnP Wireless Setup Wi-PnP allows you to copy your wireless settings from your router to a USB flash drive and use to automatically configure the wireless settings on your Windows® computers. Follow the steps below: 1. Plug in USB Flash Drive in USB port on the back of the router. 2.
  • Page 74 6. Click Yes to add the current computer to your wireless network. 7. Click OK to finish adding your computer to your wireless network. Repeat step 4-7 to add additional computers to your wireless network.

  • Page 75: Wireless Security Setup Wizard

    Wireless Security Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, click on Setup at the top and then click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 76 The following screen will show you your Pre-Shared Key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard. If you selected WPA-Enterprise, the RADIUS information will be displayed. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard.

  • Page 77: Configure Wpa-Personal (Psk)

    Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-Personal (PSK) It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).

  • Page 79: Configure Wpa-Enterprise (Radius)

    Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side.
  • Page 81 Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. Click Apply Settings to save your settings.
  • Page 82 Using Windows 7 and WPS for Wireless ® Configuration The following steps allow you to configure your WRTB-283N wireless network settings using Windows 7 through WPS. ® 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. 2. Click the Network option.
  • Page 84 3. Double-click the WRTB-283N router. WRTB-283N 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup section in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next.
  • Page 85 5. Type a name for your wireless network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click icon. Click Next to continue.

  • Page 87: Connect To A Wireless Network

    Section 4 - Security Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1.
  • Page 89 3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.
  • Page 90 5. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.

  • Page 91: Using Windows Vista

    Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows Vista utility as seen below.

  • Page 93: Configure Wireless Security

    Configure Wireless Security It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1.
  • Page 95 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
  • Page 96 Using Windows® XP Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network.

  • Page 98: Configure Wpa-Psk

    Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the passphrase being used. 1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen).
  • Page 100 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.

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