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Airlink101 AR680W User Manual

300n draft 802.11n wireless router
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300N Draft 802.11n Wireless Router
Model # AR680W
User's Manual
Ver. 1A

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  • Page 1 300N Draft 802.11n Wireless Router Model # AR680W User’s Manual Ver. 1A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. Introduction... 4 1.1 Package Contents ... 4 1.2 Features ... 4 2. Connecting the Router ... 5 3. Verifying Connection to the Router... 6 4. Configuring the Router ... 9 Cable Modem... 10 DSL ... 11 5. Connecting to the Router Wirelessly ... 12 6.
  • Page 3 6.6.5 Firmware Upgrade ... 40 6.6.6 Restart ... 40 6.7 Status... 41 6.7.1 Router... 41 6.7.2 Local Network ... 42 6.7.3 Wireless Network... 42 7. Troubleshooting ... 43 Appendix A – Specifications ... 44 Appendix B – Information ... 45 Technical Support ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the AR680W 300N Wireless Router. The 300N Wireless Router provides wireless data rate of up to 300 Mbps* when used with other AirLink101 300N wireless products. The high bandwidth combined with extended ®...

  • Page 5: Connecting The Router

    Power on your computer. Step 6 Make sure the WAN, WLAN, and the LAN port that the computer is connected to are lit. If not, try the above steps again. AR680W Icon Illustrations: Power On: Power on Status Blinking: Function properly.

  • Page 6: Verifying Connection To The Router

    Blinking: Data transmission Wireless On: Wireless is ready Blinking: Data transmission On: Link established Blinking: Data transmission WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) Blinking Green: WPS setting in progression Static Green: WPS successfully set up Blinking Red: Error found 3. Verifying Connection to the Router Step 1 Go to Start, Run, type command (for Windows 95/98/ME) or cmd (for Windows 2000/XP) and click OK.
  • Page 7 Step 4 For Windows 2000/XP, type ipconfig/release and press Enter. (Windows 98se/ME users skip ahead to Step 5 Type ipconfig/renew and press Enter. You should get an IP address of 192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 - 254). Proceed to Section 3, Configuring the Router.
  • Page 8 Step 8 After your IP address is released, click Renew. You should get an IP address of 192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 - 254). If you don’t get an IP address, reset the router by holding in the reset button at the back of the router for 10 seconds while it is ON and try Renew again.

  • Page 9: Configuring The Router

    4. Configuring the Router Step 1 Open the web browser and type 192.168.1.1 in the URL Address field and press Enter. Step 2 Enter admin for both the username and password fields and click Login. Step 3 Select the proper region, North America or South America, and click Apply. Warning: This device requires that the user or installer properly selects the current region of operation before using this device.

  • Page 10: Cable Modem

    device is operating according to the channel limitations, indoor/outdoor restrictions and license requirements for the current country of operation. Cable Modem For most cable modem users, you should be able to connect to the Internet without any configuration. If your ISP has provided you with a host name, enter it in the optional Host Name field.

  • Page 11: Dsl

    For DSL users, follow the steps below to configure the router. Step 1 Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu. Step 2 Enter your username and password provided by your ISP. Note: Depending on the ISP, you may need to include the domain name with your username.

  • Page 12: Connecting To The Router Wirelessly

    5. Connecting to the Router Wirelessly Below are the default wireless settings of the router. You must configure your wireless network card to the same settings in order to establish a wireless connection to the router. Please refer to your wireless network card’s manual on how to configure these settings.

  • Page 13: Web Configuration Utility

    6. Web Configuration Utility This router has a built-in web configuration utility that you can use to configure the router’s settings. Simply log in to the router using your computer’s web browser. 6.1 Setup 6.1.1 Internet Setup This is the default screen when you log in to the router’s web configuration utility. You can setup your Internet connection here.

  • Page 14: Network Setup

    6.1.2 Network Setup Network Setup allows manually configuring TCP/IP and DHCP settings. Assigning Static DHCP Settings Step 1 Select Enabled in the under the Static DHCP Settings section Step 2 Select a computer name from the drop-down menu or enter a name associated with this Static IP Address Step 3 Enter the Static IP Address in the IP Address field...

  • Page 15: Ddns

    6.1.3 DDNS Dynamic DNS (DDNS) allows any user who wishes to access your server to reach it by a registered DNS name instead of an IP address. Before you enable DDNS, you need to register an account with one of the DDNS providers listed in the drop-down menu. To Enable DDNS, select the DDNS provider you have registered with and enter the required fields.

  • Page 16: Time Settings

    6.1.4 Time Settings Time Settings allow you to configure the router clock. Automatic connects to the internet and synchronizes the router’s clock with time provided by accurate timeservers on the internet. Using this feature requires that your router have a working internet connection. Your computer’s clock allows you to synchronize the router’s clock with your computer’s system clock Manual provides you with the option of setting your own date and time.

  • Page 17: Wireless

    6.2. Wireless 6.2.1 Basic Wireless Settings You can configure the router’s basic wireless settings on this screen. Mode: Choose from Mixed (n/g/b), Mixed (g/b), Wireless-11n Only, Wireless-11g Only, Wireless-11b Only, or Disabled to stop wireless function. Network Name (SSID): You can change the router’s SSID in this field. The SSID is the name that your router sends out wirelessly.

  • Page 18: Wireless Security

    6.2.2 Wireless Security You can configure wireless security such as WEP or WPA encryption on this screen. Note: It is recommended that you use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK encryption over WEP if your wireless clients support it. All of the wireless clients must use the same security settings in order to connect to the router.

  • Page 19: Wpa

    Encryption: Choose 64 bits Key Type: Choose HEX WEP Key 1: Enter a 10 digit number. This will be your wireless password. An easy one to remember is a phone number with area code (ex: 8887463238). You do not need to enter anything in WEP Key 2, 3 and 4. Default Key: Select key 1 Click Apply and OK to save the settings.

  • Page 20: Wpa With Radius

    Key Renewal: Enter the desired key renewal time in seconds. It is best to leave this at the default setting of 1500. Click Apply and OK to save the settings. WPA with RADIUS If you are using a RADIUS server in your network for authentication, you may choose WPA or WPA2 from the Security Mode.

  • Page 21: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    WiFi Protected Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) is a new and easy way to configure the encryption for your wireless network clients. In order to use it with your router, firstly, you must configure the wireless encryption on the router. You can find instructions for configuring it in the User Manual located on the CD that came with your router.
  • Page 22 Write down the PIN if you are using Pin Code method and click next.
  • Page 23 If you choose Push Button method, make sure that you click on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.
  • Page 24 Go to your routers configuration screen and click on Wireless. Then click Wireless security. Make sure that the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Enable box is checked. Then click the Add Wireless Device Wizard button. If you are using Pin Code method, enter the Pin Code in the Pin Number box and click connect.
  • Page 25 After a few moments both the router configuration screen and the adapter configuration screen should show a message telling you that you are connected. Click Finish on the adapter screen.
  • Page 26 Click Continue on the router configuration screen.

  • Page 27: Wireless Mac Filter

    6.2.3 Wireless MAC Filter You can restrict certain wireless clients from accessing the router by specifying their MAC address and enabling access restriction. This should not be used as a security feature in place of encryption. From the pull down menu, select whether the specified wireless clients will be prevented or permitted to access the wireless network.

  • Page 28: Advanced Wireless Settings

    6.2.4 Advanced Wireless Settings You can configure various advanced wireless settings on this screen. These settings are for advanced users ONLY. Most users will want to leave these settings alone. Transmission Rate: Select from Auto, 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps.

  • Page 29: Security

    6.3 Security 6.3.1 Firewall Block WAN Ping: This setting blocks remote users from being able to ping your internet IP address. SPI Mode: Select to enable or disable Stateful Packet Inspection. This setting provides an additional level of security. However, it may slow down some applications such as VOIP Phones and other services that require constant streams of data.

  • Page 30: Vpn Passthrough

    6.3.2 VPN Passthrough You can select to enable or disable the passthrough of IPSec, L2TP, and/or PPTP for connecting to a VPN. Click Apply and OK to save the settings. 6.4 Access Restrictions You can setup policies that deny or allow specific clients to access the Internet based on IP address, MAC address, URL, Domain or a specified time.

  • Page 31: Mac Filters

    Description: Enter a name for the policy. Status: Choose to enable or disable the selected policy. IP Addresses: Specify the range of IP addresses you wish to block from your router. Protocol: Select protocol from All, TCP, UDP or ICMP Port: Enter the range of ports you wish to block from the specified IP addresses Schedule: Enter a schedule time To view all of the policies, click the Summary button.

  • Page 32: Url Blocking

    6.4.3 URL Blocking You can block the specified clients from accessing certain websites by URL Enter the URL or the Keyword you wish to block. Click Apply and OK to save the settings.

  • Page 33: Domain Blocking

    6.4.4 Domain Blocking Block users from accessing specific domains on the internet. 6.4.5 Schedule Select a time range in which the specified clients to access the Internet by Day and Time.

  • Page 34: Applications & Gaming

    6.5 Applications & Gaming 6.5.1 Port Range Forwarding If you want to host an FTP or online gaming server, you must open up ports on the router. This page allows you to setup port forwarding for the specified applications. Before using forwarding, you should assign static IP addresses to the designated PCs. If you are only forwarding one port, you can put it in both the Start and End Port boxes.

  • Page 35: Port Range Triggering

    6.5.2 Port Range Triggering Port triggering allows the router to keep track of outgoing data for specific port numbers. The router remembers which computer sends out what data, so that when the requested data returns through the router, the data is sent back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules.

  • Page 36: Dmz

    6.5.3 DMZ DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) Host is a host without the protection of the router’s firewall. It allows a computer to be exposed to unrestricted two-way communication with the Internet. You should only use this feature when the Port Forwarding function fails to make an application work.

  • Page 37: Qos

    6.5.4 QoS The QoS (Quality of Service) feature allows you to specify which applications or computers have bandwidth priority over others, as opposed to letting all computers and applications share the bandwidth equally. There are pre-configured options for some popular applications that you are able to choose from.

  • Page 38: Administration

    6.6 Administration 6.6.1 Management The Management screen allows you to change the router’s login password as well as other administrative settings. Router Password: Set the router’s login password. Remote Router Access: Select to enable or disable remote management/upgrade of the router. You can allow remote management from any IP Address or a specified IP Address as well as the port number.

  • Page 39: Log

    6.6.2 Log You can choose to enable or disable logging of your network activity on this screen. SMTP Server / IP Address: Enter your internet service provider’s outgoing email server address. Email Address: Enter an email address where you would like the log to be sent. Send Mail Now: Send the log file to the specified the email address.

  • Page 40: Diagnostics

    6.6.3 Diagnostics The Diagnostics screen allows you to perform Ping tests. Ping Test: Enter the IP or URL Address you wish to ping and click Ping. 6.6.4 Factory Defaults The Factory Defaults screen allows you to set all the router’s settings to the factory default.

  • Page 41: Firmware Upgrade

    6.6.5 Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the router’s firmware. You may download the new firmware from the Airlink101 website www.airlink101.com Click on Browse, then browse to the new firmware and click Apply. Note: Do not power off the router during the firmware upgrading, otherwise your router may be damaged permanently.

  • Page 42: Status

    6.7 Status 6.7.1 Router The Router screen displays a summary of all router status information, including the firmware version. Click on the Refresh button to reload the screen.

  • Page 43: Local Network

    6.7.2 Local Network The Local Network screen displays status information regarding your Local Area Network. Click on the DHCP Client Table to display a list of DHCP clients in your network. 6.7.3 Wireless Network The Wireless Network screen displays status information regarding your wireless network.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    7. Troubleshooting If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, try the following steps. Step 1 Power off the Cable/DSL modem, router, and computer and wait for 5 minutes. Step 2 Turn on the Cable/DSL modem and wait for the lights on the modem to settle down.

  • Page 45: Appendix A - Specifications

    Appendix A – Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b / 802.11g • IEEE 802.11n draft 1.0 Chipset • Ralink Ports • 1 x WAN port • 4 x 10/100mbps LAN port Antenna type • 3 External 2dBi antennas Security • WEP 64/128-bit •...

  • Page 46: Appendix B - Information

    Appendix B – Information 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.
  • Page 47 Radio products with the CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms: EN 60950 Product Safety EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment EN 301 489-1/-17 General EMC requirements for radio equipment...

  • Page 48: Technical Support

    Technical Support E-mail: support@airlink101.com Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlink101.com *Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11g standard and IEEE 802.11n draft specification version 1.1. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, mix of wireless products used, radio frequency interference (e.g., cordless telephones and microwaves) as well as network overhead lower actual data throughput rate.

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