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  • Page 1 WR3011 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright statement Is the registered trademark of Shenzhen MTC Co., LTD. All the products and product names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright of the whole product as integration, including its accessories and software, belongs to Shenzhen MTC Co., LTD.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    13. Unplug this product from the wall socket before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. 14. The specification of the fuse is for WR3011 to avoid damage, please do not change the fuse. 15. The Operating temperature is 0 ~40 (32 ~104 ).

  • Page 4: Preface

    Thank you for choosing MTC! Please read this user guide before you start! This user guide instructs you to install and configure your device. This user guide applies to PW500X, The WR3011 is used as an example throughout this user guide. This user guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Instructions.......................... 3 Preface ................................4 Contents ................................5 Chapter 1 Introduction ............................ 7 1.1 Product Overview..........................7 1.2 Product Feature..........................7 Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism ........................8 2.1 Appearance ............................8 2.1.1 The products front panel......................8 2.1.2 The product rear panel......................
  • Page 6 3.7.5 Remote WEB......................... 53 3.7.6 WAN Ping..........................55 3.8 Routing ............................55 3.9 Traffic Control ..........................56 3.10 System Tools ..........................58 3.10.1 Time Settings ........................58 3.10.2 Backup/Restore ........................60 3.10.3 Restore to Factory ......................61 3.10.4 Firmware Upgrade......................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA-PSK), the device delivers complete data privacy. Conventions The device mentioned in this User Guide stands for WR3011 300Mbps Wi-Fi Router without any explanations. Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism

    Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Appearance 2.1.1 The products front panel The LED indicator displays information about the device’s status.

  • Page 9: The Product Rear Panel

    Name Status Indication WPS is disabled or connected Negotiation is in progress through Blinking Wi Fi Protected Setup. The device is powered on Solid The device is powered off or is down. WAN connection succeeds. Solid No WAN connection. Data is being transmitted. Blinking The WLAN connection has been Solid...

  • Page 10: Connection Instruction

    Internet Explorer 8 or higher versions or Firefox 2.3 Connection Instruction 2.3.1 Getting Prepared Before you start the installation process, you need to prepare the following things: Item Description Router Find it in your package. Power adapter Find it in your package. Should have installed IE8 or higher browser.

  • Page 11: Installment Environment

    3. Ethernet Cable: This can be found in the product package. You will need it to connect your PC to this device 2.3.2 Installment Environment Please follow these rules when install and use: Note Environmental factor will have influence on the distance of wireless transmission. 2.3.3 Hardware Connection Note Before connecting, please make sure that you can surf the internet in your computer to use...
  • Page 12 2) If you use Residential broadband, put the network line into the WAN port and follow the step 3-4 as graphical shown to connect your device. Set Steps Connect the modem. Please connect reticle what you ever connected to the computer with the router's WAN port. Use another reticle to connect your computer Ethernet port with the router’s any LAN port.
  • Page 13 Click Network and Sharing Center. Click Change adapter settings.
  • Page 14 Click Local Area Connection and select Properties. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK...
  • Page 15 Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window to save your settings Note If you need to configure the IP address manually, please set the PC’s IP address and router IP address in the same subnet, because the router’s default IP is 192.168.1.1, the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, so your IP should set 192.168.1.XXX;...

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 Configuring The Device Manually

    “mtc.setup.cn” or “WR3011.setup.cn”) Tips WR3011 as a Wifi Router device, avoid abnormal of IP conflict in the same LAN, after this device connected with up level router, it will adjust itself as follows: 1) If this device ’s LAN IP and the up level router’s LAN IP at the same network segment, this device will change its LAN IP automatically.
  • Page 17 Tips Default Password is “admin” The default language is EN. You can change the language between English and French. Web page layout Web page have primary & secondary navigation bar configuration zone help information zone four parts as shown: Note Device does not support web page, function display will appear abnormal, please refer to the actual situation of equipment software.
  • Page 18 Name Description Primary User can easily Select functions in the navigation bar menu, Select the results displayed in the configuration Secondary section configuration zone Configure and view area. help information The help information of current page Note...
  • Page 19 Change the resolution of the screen the help information may become “ ” as above shown, if you want to refer the help information please click the symbol. Note Change the resolution of the screen or login by small screen terminal, the “navigation bar menu” may become “...

  • Page 20: Quick Setup

    Close Scan Close the scan function Application current page configuration Apply Cancel current page configuration Cancel Save current page configuration Save Refresh current page configuration Refresh Add item Delete item Delete resumed to not configured mode resetOOB Backup current information Backup Upgrade current information Upgrade...
  • Page 21 Here are two modes Router and WISP: Tips The default mode is Router. You can change the operation mode on the quick setup page. 1) Router mode configure Plug Internet cable to WR3011 WAN port. Set steps: Select “Router”. Click “NEXT”.

  • Page 22: System Status

    Knowledge Expansion WISP: In this mode, the AP will behave as client.In addition, router function is added between the wireless WAN side and the Ethernet LAN side.Therefore, the WISP subscriber can share the WISP connection without the need of extra router. Router: The Ethernet port will behave as a WAN port for wired connection to ADSL or Cable modem.

  • Page 23: Wan Status

    Running Time: Displays the time duration indicating how long the router has been up since startup. Up time is recounted and renewed upon power off. System Time: Current system time on this device. The device automatically synchronizes the system time with Internet time servers. Tips Running time is total time the router is turned on 3.3.2 WAN Status...

  • Page 24: Lan Status

    Secondary DNS Server: Obtained from ISP. Connection Duration: Access method for dynamic IP or PPPOE server and router and ISP connection is properly timed. Tips WAN IP/Subnet Mask/Gateway/Primary DNS Server/Secondary DNS Server: This types of information appears only if the router successfully connects to Internet via a PPPoE or DHCP (dynamic IP) connection.

  • Page 25: Wireless Status

    Tips The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. The default Subnet mask value is 255.255.255.0 If the router as a DHCP server, here shown as enabled. Otherwise disabled 3.3.4 Wireless Status Parameters Specification: SSID Name The name of Wireless. BSSID: The MAC Address of Wireless. Channel The Channel of Wireless.

  • Page 26: Network Settings

    Click “Network Settings” enter the Network setup web page in this page you can set “WAN Settings”, “WAN Parameters”, “MAC Address Clone”. 3.4.1 WAN Settings Plug Internet cable to WR3011 WAN port. Set Steps Enter the web and Select “Network Settings”.
  • Page 27 1 Configuration the Internet access Support Static IP mode Dynamic IP(DHCP) PPOE. Instruction WAN Connection Type If your ISP provides you with an Ethernet cable from the incoming Internet side IP information (IP address, subnet Static IP mode mask, gateway IP address, DNS server address), your ISP uses a static IP connection.
  • Page 28 Parameters Specification: Connection Type: Select Static IP. IP Address/Subnet Mask/WAN subnet mask/Gateway/Primary DNS Server/Secondary DNS Server: Enter the ISP information you gathered in Getting Prepared. Click Save to save your settings. Tips MTU better to choose the default values. 1.2> Dynamic IP mode. Set Steps Click “Network Settings”.
  • Page 29 Tips MTU better to choose the default values. 1.3> PPOE Set Steps Click “Network Settings”. Select “WAN Settings”. Select Connection Type “PPOE”. Enter the ISP login UserName the ISP login Password. Click “Save” to confirm. Click “System Status”---> “WAN Status” to confirm...
  • Page 30 Knowledge Expansion MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. It is the size of the largest data packet that can be sent over the network. The default value is 1500. The common MTU sizes and applications are listed in the table below. Application 1500 Typical for connections that do not use PPOE or VPN.

  • Page 31: Wan Parameters

    3.4.2 WAN Parameters Set Steps Click “Network Settings”. Select “WAN Parameters”. Select Negotiation Mode type. Click “Save” to confirm. Parameters Specification: Negotiation mode: you can set the value to match with the status Tips 1. The router operates in “Auto-negotiation” (or Auto) mode by default. Usually, it works for most cases.

  • Page 32: Mac Address Clone

    3.4.3 MAC Address Clone Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) require end-user's MAC address to access their network. This feature copies your current PC's MAC address to the router. Set Steps Click “Network Settings”. Click “MAC Address Clone”. You can set this page from three methods To Restore to Factory Default MAC 1>...

  • Page 33: Wlan Settings

    Knowledge Expansion 1. Restore to Factory Default MAC: Reset the router’s WAN MAC to factory default. 2. Clone MAC: Clicking this button copies the MAC address of the computer that you are now using to the router. Also, you can manually enter the MAC address that you want to use. You have to use the computer whose MAC address is allowed by your ISP 3.5 WLAN Settings Click “WLAN Settings”...
  • Page 34 Parameters Specification: Wireless: wireless “Enable” or “Disable”. SSID: It is the unique name of the wireless network and can be modified. Broadcast (SSID): Select “Enable” to enable the router’ SSID to be scanned by wireless devices. The default is enabled. If you disable it, the wireless devices must know the SSID for communication.

  • Page 35: Security Settings

    device's MAC address. You can find it on the label attached on the bottom of the device. 2. If you are not an advanced user, it is advisable to only change the SSID (name of the network) and channel and leave other items unchanged. Knowledge Expansion Network Mode (802.11 Mode): Select a correct mode according to your wireless clients.
  • Page 36 Security mode: WPA – Personal WPA2 – Personal Mixed WPA/WPA2 – Personal. Security mode Instruction Disable Not open this function WPA – Personal Support AES and TKIP cipher types WPA2 – Personal Support AES, TKIP and TKIP+AES cipher types Both WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal secured Mixed WPA/WPA2 –...
  • Page 37 Parameters Specification: WPA Algorithms: Wi-Fi Protected Access Algorithms. Pass Phrase: The default is 12345678. Knowledge Expansion 1. WEP: (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is the wireless transmission of data between two devices for encryption, to prevent illegal users wiretapping or invade the wireless network. 2.

  • Page 38: Wps Settings

    Tips Recommended that you choice “WPA-Personal” + ”AES” mode , make sure the wireless efficiency and ensure the security of wireless network. Meanwhile, avoid some kind of wireless network card does not support security mode, cause cannot connect the wireless network.

  • Page 39: Access Control

    The WPS provides below methods: PBC: Using routers and physical or logical button on a wireless device to connect WPS. You have below methods to connect WPS: Using the router WPS button on the rear panel for the PBC connection Click “Enable”...
  • Page 40 Parameters Specification: The Wireless Access Control is based on the MAC address of the wireless adapter to determine whether it communicates with the Router or not; 1. Select “Off” to allow all wireless clients to join your wireless network. 2. Select “Allow” allow ONLY the specified wireless clients to join your wireless network. 3.

  • Page 41: Connection Status

    Set Steps Select Allow. Enter the MAC address of the wireless device you want to restrict. Here in this example, enter 00:12:35:EC:DF:25. Click Add to add the MAC address to the MAC address list. Click Save to save your settings. Tips Up to 10 wireless MAC addresses can be configured If you don't want to configure the complex wireless security settings and want to disallow...

  • Page 42: Lan Settings

    Tips The bandwidth here refers to the channel bandwidth instead of wireless connection rate. You can know whether there are unauthorized accesses to your wireless network by viewing the wireless client list. 3.6 LAN Settings Click “LAN Settings” enter the LAN Settings page, here you can configure LAN port info and DHCP Server and DHCP List &...

  • Page 43: 2Dhcp Server

    Click “Save” and wait for the router reboot automatically. Parameters Specification: MAC Address It displays the Router’s LAN MAC address. IP Address It displays the Router’s LAN IP address. Subnet Mask: it displays the Router’s LAN subnet mask. Tips 1. Default IP address and subnet mask are respectively 192.168.2.1 and 255.255.255.0. 2.
  • Page 44 Select “DHCP Server”. Parameters Specification: DHCP Server: Select whether enable or disable the DHCP server feature. Start IP Address and End IP Address: You can specify the starting and ending address of the IP address pool here. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP address.

  • Page 45: Dhcp List & Binding

    1. Lease time will be renewed automatically upon expiry. No additional configurations are needed. 2. If you are not an advanced user, the default DHCP server settings are recommended. In order to use the function of the router's DHCP server, LAN in the computer's TCP/IP protocol must be set to “automatically obtain IP”.
  • Page 46 the same IP address each time when it accesses the DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses could be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings. Static Assignment Application Example: To have a PC at the MAC address of 44:37:E6:4F:37:3B always receive the same IP address of 192.168.1.200 Parameters Specification: Enter the last number of the IP address you want to reserve, for example, 200.

  • Page 47: Expert Settings

    3.7 Expert Settings Click “Expert Settings” enter the Virtual Server configure page ,here you can set “URL Filter”, “Port Range”, “DMZ Settings”, “DDNS”, “Remote WEB”, “WAN Ping”. 3.7.1 URL Filter This section is to set URL filtering access. If you want to enable this function, please activate the checkbox.

  • Page 48: Port Range

    Set Steps Enter a Policy Name Enter the Start IP and End IP here for example:192.168.1.100 Enter part of or the entire domain name of the web site you wish to restrict. Separate different domain names or domain name key words with a comma, for example, "YouTube, Hollywood.com"...
  • Page 49 the router's firewall blocks inbound traffic from the Internet to your computers except replies to your outbound traffic. You can use the Port Forwarding feature to create exceptions to this rule so that your friends can access these files from external networks. When accessing your PC from Internet, type "protocol://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:port number"...

  • Page 50: Dmz Settings

    Parameters Specification: Start/End Port: Enter the start/end port number which ranges the External ports used to set the server or Internet applications. Here in this example, enter 21. IP Address: Enter the IP address of the PC where you want to set the applications. Here in this example, enter 192.168.1.100.

  • Page 51: Ddns Settings

    Click “Save” to confirm. Tips The DMZ Settings screen allows one local computer to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC. Note 1.
  • Page 52 Set Steps Click “Expert Settings” Select “DNNS” Select “Enable” Add “Serve provider”. Enter the “User name” and “Password” Enter “Domain Name” Click “Save” to confirm. Tips 1. To use the DDNS feature, you need to have an account with one of the Service Providers in the drop-down menu first.

  • Page 53: Remote Web

    Domain name: Enter the effective registered domain name. 3.7.5 Remote WEB This section is to allow the network administrator to manage the router remotely. If you want to access the router remotely, please select “Enable”. Set Steps Click “Expert Settings”. Select “Remote WEB”.
  • Page 54 2. Make sure your WAN IP address (Internet IP address) is a public IP address. Private IP addresses are not routed on the Internet. 3. It is unsafe to make your router remotely accessible to all PCs on external network. For better security, we suggest that only enter the IP address of the PC for remote management Remote Web Management Application Example: To access your router (WAN IP address: 172.16.87.160) at your home from the PC (210.16.87.154)

  • Page 55: Wan Ping

    3.7.6 WAN Ping The ping test is to check the status of your internet connection. When disabling the test, the system would prevent the ping test from WAN. Set Steps: Select the “Expert Setting” Select the “WAN Ping” Select the “Enable” 3.8 Routing In this page you can view the routing table information.

  • Page 56: Traffic Control

    Destination IP: The IP address of the final destination. “0.0.0.0” indicates any network segment. Subnet Mask: The subnet mask for the specified destination. Gateway: This is the next router on the same LAN segment as the router to reach. Interface: The interface between your router and the final destination. 3.9 Traffic Control Traffic control is used to limit communication speed in the LAN.
  • Page 57 Tips 1. 1M=128KByte/s. 2. The volume of uplink traffic/downlink traffic should not be larger than that allowed on your router's WAN (Internet) port. You can ask your ISP to provide the volume of Internet traffic. 3. The bandwidth for ADSL/DSL line usually refers to the download bandwidth Bandwidth Control Application Example: You share a 4M-broadband service with your neighbor (at 192.168.1.102).

  • Page 58: System Tools

    Set Steps Enable Traffic Control: Check the Enable box to enable the Traffic Control feature. IP Range: Enter the last number of the IP address. Here in this example, enter 101 in both boxes. Up: Set a limit to regulate upload bandwidth of PCs on the LAN. Here in this example, enter 32 in first boxes, and 256 in second box.
  • Page 59 Tips Configured time and date info will be lost if the device gets disconnected from power supply. However, it will be updated automatically when the device reconnects to Internet. To activate time-based features (e.g. firewall), the time and date info shall be set correctly first, either manually or automatically Set Steps Click “System Tools”.

  • Page 60: Backup/Restore

    3.10.2 Backup/Restore Parameters Specification: Backup: Click this button to back up the router's configurations. Restore: Click this button to restore the router's configurations. Set Steps Click “System Tools”. Select “Back/Restore”. “Backup” to keep parameters. Click “Browse” to add an file Click “Save”...

  • Page 61: Restore To Factory

    3.10.3 Restore to Factory Set Steps Click “System Tools”. Select “Restore to Factory”. Parameters Specification: This “Restore” button is to reset all configurations to the default values. It means the Range Extender will lose all the settings you have set. So please note down the related settings if necessary.

  • Page 62: Firmware Upgrade

    2> You cannot access Internet and your ISP or our technical support asks you to reset the router. 3.10.4 Firmware Upgrade The router provides the firmware upgrade by clicking the “Upgrade” after browsing for the firmware upgrade packet. After the upgrade is completed, the router will reboot automatically. Set Steps Click “System Tools”...

  • Page 63: Reboot

    3.10.5 Reboot When a certain feature does not take effect or the device fails to function correctly, try rebooting the device. Rebooting the Wifi Router is to make the settings configured go into effect or to set the Range Extender again if setting failure happens. 3.10.6 Change Password You can change the password by this function...

  • Page 64: System Log

    Set Steps Click “System Tools” Select “Change Password” Enter “Old Password” “New Password” and “Confirm New Password” Click “Save” to save you settings. Tips The default login password is admin. The valid password must be between 3~12 characters and only include letters, numbers and underscore 3.10.7 System Log The section is to view the system log.
  • Page 65 Set Steps Click “System Tools” Select “System Log” Click “Refresh” can update the information Click “Clear” to clear the screen...

  • Page 66: Appendix

    Appendix 1 Configure PC TCP/IP Settings Windows 7 Click Start -> Control Panel.
  • Page 67 Click Network and Internet. Click Network and Sharing Center.
  • Page 68 Click Change adapter settings. Click Local Area Connection and select Properties.
  • Page 69 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
  • Page 70 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.
  • Page 71 Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window to save your settings.

  • Page 72: Windows Xp

    Windows XP Right-click My Network Places and select Properties. Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties.
  • Page 73 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window to save your settings. 2 Troubleshooting The Troubleshooting provides answers to common problems regarding the Router Adapter 1. The System LED does not light up. Ans. Check the following: a) Make sure that the Router Adapter is properly plugged into a power outlet. b) Make sure the power outlet is active (working) by plugging another electric device into it.

  • Page 75: Factory Default Settings

    a) Make sure that the Ethernet cable (RJ-45) is properly connected to the Router Adapter’s Ethernet port. b) Make sure that the other end of the Ethernet cable (RJ-45) is properly connected to the computer LAN card or to you Cable/xDSL Ethernet port. c) Make sure your computer LAN card is properly installed and configured.

  • Page 76: Remove Wireless Network From Your Pc

    WR3011_XXXXXX(where XXXXXX last characters in the device's SSID MAC address) You can find it on the label attached to the device. Network Mode 11b/g/n mixed SSID Broadcast Enabled Channel AutoSelect Channel Bandwidth 20/40 Extension Channel AutoSelect Wireless Security Disabled Wireless Access Control Disabled Remote Web Management Disabled...
  • Page 77 Select Manage Wireless Networks.
  • Page 78 Select the wireless network and click Remove network.

  • Page 79: Windows Xp

    Windows XP Right-click My Network Places and select Properties. Right click Wireless Network Connection and then select Properties.

  • Page 80: Safety And Emission Statement

    Click Wireless Networks, select the wireless network name under Preferred networks and then click the Remove button. 5 Safety and Emission Statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: 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.
  • Page 81 communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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