Alfa Network R36AH Installation Manual

Multifunctional Wireless Router
Package Content
Thank you for choosing multifunctional wireless router.
Before installing, please check the following items in product package.
• 1 x multi functional wireless
router
• 1 x omni RP-SMA antenna for
multifunctional wireless router
signal transmission
• 1 x 12V DC power adapter for
multifunctional wireless router
Device Overview
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 These ports are set as LAN to share Internet access via Ethernet with
desktop/laptop computer(s) or network peripherals
Use cer�fied USB wireless adapter to connect to remote WiFi hotspot as Internet source
USB
Plug in cer�fied 3G/4G USB modem as source of Internet access
ANT Connect an antenna to ANT port for communica�ons in router's wireless network
PWR This port is used to connect to the power adapter.
Please use the power adapter in package to ensure device proper opera�on.
Preparation Before Installation
Before setting up, 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
Operation Modes
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 router, and share Internet
with local computers,
smartphones or other network
peripherals.
R36AH
Installation Guide
• 1 x multifunctional wireless
router installation guide (this le)
• 1 x Ethernet cable for connecting
the router and computer
ANT WAN / LAN2 PoE LAN1 PWR
Rear Panel
1
Internet
Modem
WiFi Hotspot
3G/4G USB Modem
4G Tower
3
LED Indicators & Buttons
LED Indicator Descrip�ons
PWR On - Power on
(Blue) Off - No power
SYS On - Device is up, and running properly
(Blue) Blinking - This LED blinks when device is sending or receiving data
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 device recognized, and supported by the router
(Blue) Blinking - USB device NOT recognized, Internet access is not available
Off - No connec�on to the 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.
On - Internet or intranet access is available
Wireless (Blue)
Off - NO Internet/intranet access or the router is set to Ethernet router mode
Blinking (500ms interval): network connected, but NO Internet access
Blinking (100ms interval): USB connec�vity service restar�ng in progress
Bu�ons Descrip�ons
Wireless
Toggle to restart device USB port connec�vity services
This bu�on is disabled in Ethernet Router mode
RESET Press RESET bu�on, release it within 5 seconds - reboot device
with running configura�on parameters
(located in the
Press RESET bu�on, more than 10 seconds, then release - reboot device
bo�om of device)
with factory default parameters
Access to the Router
Via Wired Connection
Connect computer to LAN1 port on device via Ethernet RJ-45 cable.
Open your web browser, and type-in "
"192.168.36.1" in the address bar.
ANT LAN2 PoE LAN1 PWR
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"R36AH-xxxxxx", then associate with it.
Open your web browser, and type-in "
"192.168.36.1" in the address bar.
alfa.myalfasetup.com
Before proceeding any further, please make sure the wireless LED
Reset
2
alfa.myalfasetup.com "
or
alfa.myalfasetup.com "
or
is "ON".
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