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  • Page 1 11n/g/b 300Mbps router Abocom WR5503U User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 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. 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 communications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION................1  Features............................1   Physical Details..................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。   CHAPTER 2: ABOUT OPERATION MODES ............2  Operation Modes ........................2   Router Mode ..........................2   Access Point Mode ........................3   Converter Mode .......................... 3   CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURATION ................4 ...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction The 802.11b/g/n Wireless Router supports 2 ports 10/100M Ethernet . With the advanced MIMO technology, it can support the data transmission rate 6 times more (up to 300 Mbps) and the coverage 3 times more than IEEE 802.11b/g devices. The Wireless Router enables your whole network sharing a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.

  • Page 5: Chapter 2: About Operation Modes

    Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Chapter 2: About Operation Modes This device provides operational applications with Router, AP and Converter modes, which are mutually exclusive. This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the box. If you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the mode of operation, you can MANUALLY switch to the mode you desired by the manufacturer as described in the following sections.

  • Page 6: Access Point Mode

    Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Access Point Mode When acting as an Access Point (AP), this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with wireless network adapter) to a wireless network. All stations can have the Internet access if only the Access Point has the Internet connection.

  • Page 7: Chapter 3: Configuration

    Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Chapter 3: Step 1. Login 1. Start your computer and make sure the connection by an Ethernet cable between your computer and the Wireless Router. 2. Start your Web Browser. 3. In the Address box, enter the IP address of the Wireless Router, as in this example, which uses the Wireless Router's default IP address: http://192.168.1.254 4.
  • Page 8 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes...
  • Page 9 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes If you cannot connect... If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the following:  The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: ...
  • Page 10 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Common Connection Types The Internet connection type according to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that you selected. Cable Modems Type Details ISP Data required Usually, none. Your IP address is allocated However, some ISP's may require you to Dynamic IP address automatically, when you use a particular Hostname, Domain name,...

  • Page 11: Setup Wizard

    Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Setup Wizard The setup wizard will guide you to configure access point for first time. Please follow the setup wizard step by step. Step 1- WAN Access Type Here user can set up the WAN(Internet) connection type easily. Select the WAN Connection Type Static (Fixed IP), DHCP (Auto Config), PPPoE(ADSL), or 3G (DIAL) and click Next to continue.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes WAN Access DHCP Client Type If the DHCP Client be selected, the computer will obtain the IP address automatically. Static IP If the Static IP be selected, user have to set up the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway according to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that provided the related information.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes If the PPTP be selected, users have to set up the server IP address, user name and password according to the ISP that provided the related information. IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes IP Address Shows the IP address of the Wireless Router (Default IP address is 192.168.1.254.) Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the Wireless Router (Default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.) Step 3- Wireless Basic Settings...
  • Page 15 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Band Select 2.4 GHz (B+G+N), 2.4 GHz (B), 2.4 GHz (G), 2.4 GHz (N), 2.4 GHz (B+G), and 2.4 GHz (G+N). A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name SSID that identifies a wireless network.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes  Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).  ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).  ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive). Key Setting: Enter the key in the key setting field. WPA / WPA2 / WPA2-Mixed WPA Cipher Suite: here supported AES only.

  • Page 17: Status

    Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Status...

  • Page 18: Network

    Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Network LAN Interface Setup IP Address Shows the IP address of the Wireless Router (Default IP address is 192.168.1.254) Subnet The subnet mask of the Wireless Router (Default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.) Mask Default Shows the default gateway of this Wireless Router. Gateway DHCP Mode Disable: Select to disable this Wireless Router to distribute IP addresses to...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Click Show Client button to show Active DHCP Client Table. The table shows assigned IP address, MAC address and time expired for each client. Refresh: Click this button to refresh the table. Close: Click this button to close the window. Static DHCP Check the box to enable the Static DHCP function, default setting is disabled.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Clone MAC This table displays you the station MAC information. Address Internet Service Setup WAN Access Select the WAN Access Type Static IP, DHCP Client, PPPoE, or PPTP Type or L2TP from the pull-down list. Default setting is DHCP Client enabled. DHCP Client...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes If the DHCP Client be selected, the computer will obtain the IP address automatically. Hostname: Enter the hostname that assigned IP address to your computer in this field. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) namely the maximum packet size, the default value is 1492 for your application.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes provide the related information. IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here. Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP here. MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) namely the maximum packet size, the default value is 1492 for your application.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Connection Type: Select the connection type Continuous, Connect on Demand or Manual from the pull-down menu. If selected Manual user can click Connect button to make a connection. Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you set. The time must be set between 1~1000 minutes.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Password: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Connection Type: Select the connection type Continuous, Connect on Demand or Manual from the pull-down menu. If selected Manual user can click Connect button to make a connection. Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you set.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you set. The time must be set between 1~1000 minutes. Default value of idle time is 5 minutes. This function will be available when the Connection Type is selected to Connect on Demand.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Advanced Routing If you connect several routers with this Wireless Router, you may need to set up a predefined routing rule to have more effective network topology/traffic, this is called static route between those routers and the Wireless Router.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Metric: The route with the lowest metric is the preferred route. Interface: Select to use LAN or WAN as the physical interface from where the packets will be sent. Destination The network address of the destination LAN segment. When a packet with destination IP address that matches to this field, it will route to the device set in the Route Gateway field.

  • Page 28: Wireless

    Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Wireless Basic Disable Check to disable the wireless function. If the wireless LAN interface be Wireless LAN disabled, the WLAN LED on the front LED will be off. Interface Band You can choose one mode of the following you need. ...
  • Page 29 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes selected. Multiple APs This page shows and updates the wireless setting for multiple APs. User can set up the multiple AP here. If the mode be set to AP or Client mode that the network type can be set to Network Type Infrastructure or Ad hoc.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Advanced Fragment Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the efficiency when high Threshold traffic flows along in the wireless network. If the 802.11g MIMO Wireless Router often transmit large files in wireless network, you can enter new Fragment Threshold value to split the packet.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes IAPP Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. Protection Select Enabled or Disabled to execute the security function. Aggregation Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. Short GI Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. WLAN Partition Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function.
  • Page 32 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Authentication: Select Open System, Shared Key or Auto. Key Length: select key length 64-bit or 128-bit. Key Format:  Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).  Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). ...
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Wireless Access Select Allow Listed or Deny Listed form the pull-down menu to enable Control Mode access control function. Default setting is Disabled. MAC Address Enter the MAC address (12 characters) of a station that is allowed to access this Access Point.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes To use WDS function: 1. The APs must support WDS function. 2. To set the same SSID (Network name). 3. The channel must be set to the same on the APs. 4. To set the same Wireless MAC address (BSSID) on the APs. 5.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Step 2. Then go to Wireless > WDS page to (1) enable the WDS function and (2) enter APs Wireless MAC address (please go to Status> Wireless Configuration to make sure the BSSID) to each other to make the WDS connection. Please click Apply button to execute. Check the box to enable the WDS function.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes MAC Address: Enter the Wireless BSSID (MAC) 12 characters of the wireless AP that you want to connect with. To check your wireless router’s MAC address, please go to Status > Wireless Configuration to find your BSSID (Wireless MAC address.) MAC Address Data Rate...
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes client's end. Show Statistics Click to show the current WDS AP table. This table shows the MAC address, transmission packets and errors, reception packets and Tx Rate (Mbps) counters for each configured WDS AP. Refresh: Click to renew the counters information. Close: Click to leave the screen.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Disable WPS Check the box to disable the WPS function, default setting is enabled. WPS Status Here shows the current status of the WPS function. Default setting is Configured, click Reset to Unconfigured to re-configured the WPS connection.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Schedule Enable Wireless Check the box to enable the schedule function. Set up the time to schedule Schedule the wireless access rule. Select the day and time you want to enable the wireless function.

  • Page 40: Firewall

    Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Firewall DMZ Settings Enable DMZ Check the box to enable DMZ function. If the DMZ Host Function is enabled, it means that you set up DMZ host at a particular computer to be exposed to the Internet so that some applications/software, especially Internet / online game can have two way connections.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes URL Filter Settings Enable URL Filtering Check to enable URL filtering function. URL Address Enter the URL address in the field. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values.
  • Page 42 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes MAC Filtering Enable MAC Filtering Check to enable MAC filtering function. MAC Address Enter the client MAC address in the field. Comment You may key in a description MAC address. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Port Filtering Settings Enable Port Check to enable Port Filtering function. Filtering Port Range Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the service. If the service uses a single port number, enter it in both the start and finish fields.
  • Page 44 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes IP Filtering Enable IP Filtering Check to enable IP filtering function. Local IP Address Enter the local server’s IP address. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service. Comment You may key in a description for the port range.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Virtual Server Enable Port Forwarding Check to enable Port Forwarding function. IP Address Enter the IP address in the field. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service. Port Range For TCP and UDP Services, enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the service.
  • Page 46 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes VLAN Enable VLAN Entries in below table are used to config vlan settings. VLANs are created to provide the segmentation services traditionally provided by routers. VLANs address issues such as scalability, security, and network management.

  • Page 47: Administration

    Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Administration Password User Name To set up the login username to protect the Wireless Router configuration accessing via web browser. Empty user name and password will disable the protection. It’s strongly recommended to assign a set of password for further security. New Password To set up the login password to protect the Wireless Router configuration accessing via web browser.
  • Page 48 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Entries in this table improve your online gaming experience by Enable QoS ensuring that your game traffic is prioritized over other network traffic, such as FTP or Web. Automatic Uplink/Download Check the box to enable the automatic uplink/ download speed Speed function.
  • Page 49 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes the service uses a single port number, enter it in both the start and finish fields. Select the protocol (TCP, UDP, TCP/UDP, ICMP or ANY) used Protocol to the remote system or service. Select Guaranteed minimum bandwidth or Restricted maximum Mode bandwidth modes.
  • Page 50 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Denial of Service Enable DoS DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your Internet connection with Prevention invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The Wireless Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes preventions. Clear All After you enabled the DoS prevention, you can click to uncheck all DoS preventions. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save current settings. Current Time Enter the current time of this wireless router or click the Copy Computer Time button to synchronize the time with the connected computer automatically.
  • Page 52 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Dynamic DNS Setting Enable DDNS Check to enable the DDNS function. Service Provider Enter the DDNS Service Provider here. Domain Name Here shows the domain name of the service provider. User Name/Email Enter your email that you registered in service provider website. (You can refer to below Note information to apply a account form the service provider website.) Enter your passwords that you registered in service provider website.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Upgrade Firmware Firmware Version Here display the latest firmware version. Select File Click the Browse button to find and open the firmware file (the browser will display to correct file path.) Click the Upload button to perform. Upload Click Reset button to restore to default values.
  • Page 54 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Statistics This page shows the packet counters for transmission and reception regarding to wireless and Ethernet networks. System Log...
  • Page 55 Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Enable Log Check to enable logging function. System all Activates all logging functions. Only logs related to the wireless LAN will be recorded. Wireless Only logs related to the DoS protection will be recorded. Enable Remote Log Only logs related to the Remote control will be recorded.

  • Page 56: Chapter 4: Pc Configuration

    Chapter 4: PC Configuration Chapter 4: PC Configuration Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured:  TCP/IP network settings  Internet Access configuration  Wireless configuration Windows Clients  This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless Router.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4: PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000 Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button.
  • Page 58 Chapter 4: PC Configuration Using DHCP  To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. ...
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: PC Configuration Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP  To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.
  • Page 60 Chapter 4: PC Configuration Select the Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) or 6 (TCP/IPv6) for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: PC Configuration Using DHCP  To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. ...
  • Page 62 Chapter 4: PC Configuration 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP  To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: PC Configuration For Windows 2000 1. Select Start menu> Settings> Control Panel > Internet Options. 2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button. 3. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN)"...

  • Page 64: Macintosh Clients

    Chapter 4: PC Configuration Accessing AOL To access AOL (America On Line) through the Wireless Router, the AOL for Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows: 1.

  • Page 65: Other Unix Systems

    Chapter 4: PC Configuration  Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available.  OR, restart your system. Other Unix Systems To access the Internet via the Wireless Router:  Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the Wireless Router. ...
  • Page 66 Chapter 4: PC Configuration on client's end. RADIUS Server: RADIUS is an authentication, authorization and Enterprise (RADIUS) accounting client-server protocol. The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its links. The RADIUS is a server that has access to a user database with authentication information.

  • Page 67: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix A: Troubleshooting Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to the Wireless Router to configure it.

  • Page 68: Wireless Access

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting Router. Ensure that it is connected and ON. Connect to it and check its settings. (If you can't connect to it, check the LAN and power connections.)  If the Wireless Router is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (ADSL/Cable modem) to see that it is working correctly.
  • Page 69 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Wireless Router. To see if radio interference is causing a problem, see if connection is possible when close to the Wireless Router. Remember that the connection range can be as little as 100 feet in poor environments. ...

  • Page 70: Appendix B: About Wireless Lans

    Appendix B: About Wireless LANs BSS (Basic Service Set) BSS (Basic Service Set) A group of wireless stations and a single access point, all using the same SSID(service set identifier), form a Basic Service Set (BSS). Using the same SSID (service set identifier) is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to communicate with each other.

  • Page 71: Wireless Lan Configuration

    64 Bits, 128 Bits. For 64 Bits encryption, the Key value must match. For 128 Bits encryption, the Key value must match. WEP Authentication Open System or Shared Key. WPA/ WPA2/ WPA-Mixed WPA/ WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is more secure than WEP. It uses a “Shared Key” which allows the encryption keys to be regenerated at a specified interval.
  • Page 72 on client's end.

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