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  • Page 1 Wireless – G Broadband Router Users Manual Model# AWR-654GR...
  • Page 2 FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class C 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 communication.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID cannot be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction................5 1.1 Features....................5 1.2 Package Contents ................7 1.3 LEDs Indication & Connectors of Wireless Router ......7 1.4 System Requirements ..............8 1.5 Before you proceed.................8 2. Setting up the hardware............9 2.1 Setting up a wired connection............9 2.2 Setting up a wireless connection...........9 3.
  • Page 5 4.3.3 Route ...................24 4.4 WAN ....................25 4.4.1 Internet Connection ............25 4.4.2 Port Trigger.................27 4.4.3 Virtual Server ..............27 4.4.4 DMZ ..................28 4.4.5 DDNS ...................29 4.5 Firewall ...................30 4.5.1 General................30 4.5.2 URL Filter ................31 4.5.3 MAC Filter ................32 4.5.4 LAN to WAN Filter ..............32 4.6 Administration ................34 4.6.1 Status ..................34 4.6.2 System ................35...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Wireless 11g Access Point (AP) Router. This Wireless AP Router, IEEE 802.11g standard compliant, is a high quality and reliable Internet routing and security device, enables multiple users to share the Broadband Internet connection with or without wires through a Cable or DSL modem.
  • Page 7 ‧ Fixed or Dynamic IP Address: On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Wireless Router supports both Dynamic IP address (IP address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP address. Advanced Internet Functions ‧ Conferencing & Telephony Applications: Internet Telephony and Conferencing applications are supported.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    ‧ NAT Protection: This feature allows all LAN users to share a single IP address and all users’ IPs are hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network only Wireless Router exists. ‧ Firewall: All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered.

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    Button/port Description DC IN Connect with DC Power Adapter. Reset Reset configurations to default. Press the button and hold for 10 seconds. Click WPS button about 2-3 seconds while you are connecting a PC of wireless adapter with WPS function (you must enable WPS’ PBC function).

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Hardware

    2. Setting up the hardware 2.1 Setting up a wired connection Wireless Router is supplied with an Ethernet cable in the package. The wireless router has integrated auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection 1) Power off Wireless Router and DSL/cable modem. 2) Connect systems to the LAN ports on the Wireless Router with straight LAN cables.

  • Page 11: Windows 9X/Me

    3.1 Windows 9x/ME 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network to display the Network setup window. 2. Select TCP/IP then click Properties. 3. If you want your computer to automatically obtain an IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK. Otherwise, click Specify an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask.

  • Page 12: Windows Nt4.0

    4. Select Gateway tab, and key in New gateway then click Add. 5. Select the DNS configuration tab and click Enable DNS. Key in Host, Domain, and DNS Server Search Order, then click Add. 6. Click OK. 3.2 Windows NT4.0 1.
  • Page 13 Protocols tab. 2. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. From the IP Address tab of the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties windows, you can: • Select the type of network adapter installed in your system. • Set the router to assign IP address automatically. •...

  • Page 14: Windows 2000

    4. Select DNS tab then click Add under the DNS Service Search Order and key in DNS. 3.3 Windows 2000 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties. 2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3.

  • Page 15: Windows Xp

    Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5.

  • Page 16: Windows Vista

    2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4.
  • Page 17 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP addresses: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 4. Click OK when done.

  • Page 18: Configuring Via The Web Gui

    4. Configuring via the web GUI The Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) which allows you to configure the wireless router using a web browser on your computer. If your PC connects to the router using a cable, launch a web browser and the login page of the router’s web GUI is automatically launched.

  • Page 19: Wireless

    4.2 Wireless Configure your wireless connection, security, and other advanced parameters. 4.2.1General This page allows user to configure basic wireless settings. SSID: Assign an identification string of up to 32 characters for your wireless connection. Hide SSID: If [YES] is selected, your SSID does not show in site surveys by wireless mobile clients and they can only connect to your Wireless Router with your SSID of AP.

  • Page 20: Wps

    connection to the Wireless Router of 802.11g and 802.11b wireless mobile clients. Select [54g Protection] to enable G-Mode protection for 802.11g traffic automatically in the presence of 11b traffic. Authentication Method: This field enables the authentication methods for wireless clients. WPA Encryption: Enable WPA Encryption to encrypt data.

  • Page 21: Wireless Mac Filter

    AP PIN Code: Remember the PIN code of AP (the same as PIN code in the bottom of WIRELESS ROUTER). Input this PIN code in client's WPS utility and utility will configure the wireless security setting of WIRELESS ROUTER. Client PIN Code: Key in an eight-digit number for the PIN code. 4.2.3 Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC filter allows you to control packets from devices with specified MAC address in your Wireless LAN.
  • Page 22 Enable Radio?: Select [Yes] to enable Radio function. Date to Enable Radio: This field defines the dates that wireless function is enabled. Time of Day to Enable Radio: This field defines the time interval that wireless function is enabled. Data Rate (Mbps): This field allows you to select the transmission rate. [Auto] is recommended to maximize performance.

  • Page 23: Lan

    4.3 LAN Configure LAN, DHCP, and Route settings. 4.3.1 LAN IP Configure the LAN IP of WIRELESS ROUTER. The DHCP Server dynamically changes the IP pool when you change the LAN IP. IP Address: The LAN IP address of WIRELESS ROUTER. The Default value is 192.168.1.1. Subnet Mask: The LAN subnet mask of WIRELESS ROUTER.
  • Page 24 Enable the DHCP Server?: DHCP server administers and assigns IP addresses for LAN clients automatically. WIRELESS ROUTER's Domain Name: The Domain Name for client who requests IP address from the DHCP server. IP Pool Starting Address: The first address in the pool to be assigned by the DHCP server in LAN.

  • Page 25: Route

    DHCP's IP address: This field indicates the IP address of DNS to provide to clients that request IP address from DHCP server. WINS Server: The Windows Internet Naming Service manages interaction of each PC with the Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter IP address of server here. Enable Manual Assignment?: Enable this function to assign static IP address by manually.

  • Page 26: Wan

    Metric: Metric is a value of distance for the network Interface: Network interface that the route rule applies to. 4.4 WAN Configure the Internet connection, QoS, and Server settings. 4.4.1 Internet Connection WIRELESS ROUTER supports several connection types to WAN. These types are selected from the dropdown menu beside WAN Connection Type.
  • Page 27 IP Address: This is the IP address of WIRELESS ROUTER as seen on the remote network. If you set it to 0.0.0.0, WIRELESS ROUTER will get IP address from DHCP Server automatically. Subnet Mask: This is the Subnet Mask of WIRELESS ROUTER as seen on the remote network.

  • Page 28: Port Trigger

    4.4.2 Port Trigger Port Trigger function allows you to open certain TCP or UDP ports to communicate with the computers connected to WIRELESS ROUTER. This is done by defining trigger ports and incoming ports. When the trigger port is detected, the inbound packets to the specified incoming port numbers are redirected to your computer.

  • Page 29: Dmz

    Port Range: Enter the Port range for WAN side. Local IP: Enter the IP Address for the Virtual Server in LAN side. Local Port: Enter the specific Local Port number you want to forward Protocol: This is the protocol used to Virtual server. 4.4.4 DMZ DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) allows you to expose one computer to the Internet, so that all the inbounds packets will be redirected to the computer you set.

  • Page 30: Ddns

    IP Address of Exposed Station: Enter the IP address of a particular host in your LAN that will receive all the packets originally going to the WAN port/Public IP address above. Note: need to give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP address for DMZ to work properly 4.4.5 DDNS Dynamic DNS (DDNS) allows you to assign an Internet domain name to a computer with a dynamic IP address.

  • Page 31: Firewall

    4.5 Firewall Configure the firewall and filter mechanisms to protect your network. 4.5.1 General Enabling Firewall provides basic protection for WIRELESS ROUTER and devices behind it. If you want to filter out specified packets, please use WAN vs. LAN filter in next page. [General] Enable Web Access from WAN?: This feature allows you to configure WIRELESS ROUTER from the Internet.

  • Page 32: Url Filter

    security at the network or packet processing layer of network verification. PPTP VPN Passthrough: PPTP is a protocol that allows corporations to extend their own corporate network through private “tunnels” over the public Internet. Click “Yes” to Enable this protocol verification. L2TP VPN Passthrough: L2TP is an extension to the Point-to-Point Protocol, which is an important component for VPNs.

  • Page 33: Mac Filter

    4.5.3 MAC Filter MAC filter allows you to block packets from devices with specified MAC address in your LAN. MAC Filter Mode: In Accept mode, WIRELESS ROUTER only accepts clients with MAC address in the list. In Reject mode, WIRELESS ROUTER will reject clients with MAC address in the list.
  • Page 34 Enable LAN to WAN Filter?: Select [Yes] to enable filter that specify IP or port for control incoming and outgoing packets. Date to Enable LAN to WAN Filter: This field defines the dates that LAN to WAN filter will be enabled.

  • Page 35: Administration

    4.6 Administration Configure the system and upgrade the firmware of WIRELESS ROUTER. 4.6.1 Status This page is to view the Wireless system status, such as System Information, Internet Configurations and Local Network information.

  • Page 36: System

    4.6.2 System Remote Log Server: This field allows assigning a remote server to record log messages of WIRELESS ROUTER. If you leave it blank, the system will record up to 1024 messages on WIRELESS ROUTER. Time Zone: The standard time in your area or locality. NTP Server: To synchronize your system time with NTP Server.

  • Page 37: Firmware Upgrade

    4.6.3 Firmware Upgrade Follow instructions listed below: 1. Check if any new version of firmware is available on website. 2. Download a proper version to your local machine. 3. Specify the path of and name of the downloaded file in the [New Firmware File]. 4.
  • Page 38 Factory default: Click [Factory default] to restore the router to its factory default settings and delete all the current settings. Wait for a while until the router reboots. Save settings: Click the [Save] button to save current setting of WIRELESS ROUTER into a file.

  • Page 39: System Log

    4.7 System Log Monitor the status and various system logs. 4.7.1 General Log The log file keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the device. The log always displays recent logs. When the device is rebooted, the log would not be cleared. Boot time: Elapsed time since system boot...

  • Page 40: System Status

    4.7.2 System Status This page is to view the Wireless system status. 4.7.3 DHCP Leases This page displays the DHCP leases log, such as Hose Name, MAC Address, IP address, and Expires In information.

  • Page 41: Wireless Log

    4.7.4 Wireless Log This page displays wireless system log, such as wireless mode, channel, and Stations list. Radio Control: To enable wireless radio or disable. 4.7.5 Routing Table A routing table contains the information necessary to forward a packet along the best path toward its destination.
  • Page 42 Destination: The IP address of the packet’s final destination. The destination can be an IP address or a class-based, sub-netted, or super-netted network ID. Gateway: The IP address to which the packet is forward. Netmask: Includes directly-attached subnets, indirect subnets that are not attached to the device but can be accessed through one or more hops, and default routes to use for certain types of traffic or when information is lacking.

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