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  • Page 1 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual V1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Contents Safety Precautions ..................... 1 Overview ......................2 Product Introduction ................2 Packing List ................... 2 Mode Introduction ....................3 Bridge Mode ..................3 Router Mode..................3 Wireless Universal Repeater/WDS Mode..........3 Client Mode ................... 3 Hardware Description and Installation ...............
  • Page 3 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual 7.1.1 Router Status ................22 7.1.2 Clients List ................23 Setup Wizard ..................24 Mode Setting ..................24 Network Settings ................. 25 7.4.1 LAN Interface Settings.............. 25 7.4.2 DHCP Server ................26 7.4.2.1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server ......26 7.4.2.2...
  • Page 4 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Wireless Settings................. 60 8.5.1 Wireless Basic Settings ............61 8.5.2 Guest Network ................65 8.5.3 Wireless Advanced Settings ............. 66 8.5.4 WDS Function................70 8.5.5 WPS Setup ................71 8.5.5.1 Using the WPS Button ..........71 8.5.5.2...
  • Page 5 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Network Settings ................. 98 9.4.1 LAN Interface Settings.............. 99 9.4.2 DHCP Server ................100 9.4.2.1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server ......100 9.4.2.2 Using Address Reservation......... 101 Wireless Settings................102 9.5.1 Wireless Universal Repeater ..........102 9.5.2...
  • Page 6 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual 10.6.4 Router Upgrade..............126 Web Configuration for the Client Mode ............127 11.1 Running Status .................. 127 11.1.1 Router Status..............128 11.1.2 Clients List................. 129 11.2 Setup Wizard ..................129 11.3 Network Settings ................129 11.3.1...
  • Page 7 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual About User Manual This user manual describes how to install and configure NU-AP699E9N3. Organization This user manual is organized as follows: Chapter Description Chapter 1 : Safety Precautions Provides safety precaution information. Provides a general overview of Chapter 2 : Overview NU-AP699E9N3, and the packing list.
  • Page 8 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual for the Wireless Universal configure parameters for the Wireless Repeater Mode Universal Repeater mode (URM). Chapter 10 : Web Configuration Describes how to use to Web page to for the WDS Mode configure parameters for the WDS mode.
  • Page 9 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Support system status display Support backing up and restoring configuration files...

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Safety Precautions Before operating NU-AP699E9N3, read the following precaution information carefully: Leave proper space for heat dissipation to avoid damage caused by device overheating. Heat dissipation holes enable the device to work normally. Do not cover heat dissipation holes.

  • Page 11: Overview

    2.1 Product Introduction Thank you for choosing the NU-AP699E9N3 mini wireless router. NU-AP699E9N3, a pocket router, is case-shaped, easy to carry, and easy to install. Its wireless transmission rate is up to 300 Mbps. It is a high-performance and IEEE802.11b/g/n-compatible network access device that can provide reliable and convenient network access service for individual users and SOHO (Small Office, Home Office).

  • Page 12: Mode Introduction

    AP. Computers can connect to NU-AP699E9N3 in either a wired or wireless way. 3.4 Client Mode In the Client mode, NU-AP699E9N3 provides Internet access for a set-top box or a computer with a network adapter. Hardware Description and Installation 4.1 Hardware Description...
  • Page 13 A terminal is attempting to connect to the blink NU-AP699E9N3 through WPS but fails. Green Quick blink Multiple terminals are connecting to the with NU-AP699E9N3 through WPS at the same certain time. WPS sessions conflict. interval Slow The WPS session is up. blink...

  • Page 14: Rear/Side Panel And Interface Description

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Ethernet port non-communication state. The Ethernet port is in the communication Ethernet Green state. The Ethernet port is transmitting and Blink receiving data. WLAN connection non-communication state. WLAN connection WLAN Green communication state. Data is being transmitted and received in the Blink WLAN.
  • Page 15 Table 4.2 NU-AP699E9N3 interface and button status Interface/Button Description WAN/LAN If NU-AP699E9N3 is set to the AP mode, the interface is a WAN interface which connects NU-AP699E9N3 to WAN or uplink network devices. If NU-AP699E9N3 is set to the Repeater/Client mode, the interface is an LAN interface.

  • Page 16: Hardware Installation

    Place the device in the center of the area to optimize the wireless coverage. 4.3 Operation Range The operation range of NU-AP699E9N3 depends on the actual environment. The path and effect of signal transmission vary with the deployment in a house or an office.

  • Page 17: Configuring Your Computer And Wireless Connection

    Network Connections window. Step 2 Right-click the icon of a network interface card or wireless network adapter and choose Properties. (Note: In the Client mode, computers can connect to NU-AP699E9N3 through an Ethernet cable only.) Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
  • Page 18 (1) When NU-AP699E9N3 is set to the Router mode, select Obtain an IP address automatically. (2) When NU-AP699E9N3 is set to other modes, set the IP address of your computer to 192.168.100.X (X is an integer in the range of 2 to 253), and the MAC address to 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 19: Configuring Wireless Configuration

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual After you finish configuring NU-AP699E9N3, the domestic gateway can set the Internet protocol for the PC’s network adapter. Set the IP address and DNS server to Obtain an IP address automatically as shown in the figure above.
  • Page 20 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Note: The default SSID of NU-AP699E9N3 is PocketAP-001.

  • Page 21: Configuring Nu-Ap699E9N3

    Ethernet cable 255.255.255.0 only Step 1 Set the three-way switch on the case of NU-AP699E9N3 to the mode you want. Step 2 Run the Internet Explorer (IE). Enter the management IP address of 192.168.100.254 and press Enter. In the login window that is displayed,...

  • Page 22: Bridge Mode Configuration

    6.1 Bridge Mode Configuration Step 1 Set the three-way switch on the side panel to AP after NU-AP699E9N3 is powered on. Log in to the configuration page after the system is started.
  • Page 23 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual pane of the page. Select Yes and click Next. NU-AP699E9N3 will automatically detect the broadband type. Step 4 NU-AP699E9N3 can detect three types of broadband: DHCP, Static IP, and PPPoE. Perform configurations according to the broadband type you are using.

  • Page 24: Repeater Mode Configuration

    6.3 Repeater Mode Configuration Step 1 Set the three-way switch on the side panel to Repeater after NU-AP699E9N3 is powered on. Log in to the configuration page after the system is started. Step 2 Click Setup Wizard in the navigation bar on the left pane of the page.
  • Page 25 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Step 3 Click Site Survey to search for the wireless network you want to connect. Select a desired network. Click Next. Step 4 Configure the repeater with the same security option as its uplink network. (The following figure takes the security option of None as an...

  • Page 26: Wds Mode Configuration

    Click Finish to complete setup wizard. 6.4 WDS Mode Configuration 6.4.1 Repeater Configuration in the WDS Mode Step 1 Set the three-way switch on the side panel to Repeater after NU-AP699E9N3 is powered on. Log in to the configuration page after the system is started.
  • Page 27 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Step 2 Click Setup Wizard in the navigation bar on the left pane of the page. Select WDS Mode and click Next. (Note: The WDS function cannot be used if the channel is set to Auto) Manually set all WDS devices to the same channel.

  • Page 28: Central Base Station Configuration In The Wds Mode

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual 6.4.2 Central Base Station Configuration in the WDS Mode Step 1 Set NU-AP699E9N3 to the Router mode. Step 2 Choose Wireless Settings > WDS Function, select Enable WDS Function, and enter the MAC address of the Repeater (Note: One basic station can connect to a maximum of 4 repeaters).
  • Page 29 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual router, we can use WDS to connect the three routers to provide perfect wireless coverage for the whole areas. Configure the three routers in this way: Wireless router B functions as the wireless basic station; wireless routers A and C connect to wireless router B by using WDS.

  • Page 30: Client Mode Configuration

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual in to the Web management page again). Enter the MAC address of the wireless basic station. Step 3 Click Apply to save the settings. Then, WDS connection is established between wireless routers A and B.

  • Page 31: Web Configuration For The Bridge Mode

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Web Configuration for the Bridge Mode 7.1 Running Status Click Running Status and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows: Click the submenu to enter a specific configuration page. 7.1.1 Router Status Choose Running Status > Router Status and the Router Status page is...

  • Page 32: Clients List

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual In this page, you can view information about the current running status of NU-AP699E9N3, including system information, LAN port status, and wireless network status. 7.1.2 Clients List Choose Running Status > Clients List and the Clients List page is displayed.

  • Page 33: Setup Wizard

    Click Mode Settings and the Mode Settings page is displayed. Bridge Mode: The interface on its case is an LAN interface. Users can connect NU-AP699E9N3 and the PC using an RJ45 cable or a wireless network card. Router Mode: Computers can connect to NU-AP699E9N3 in a wireless way...

  • Page 34: Network Settings

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual 7.4 Network Settings Click LAN Interface Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows: Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations. 7.4.1 LAN Interface Settings Choose Network Settings > LAN Interface Settings and the LAN Interface Settings page is displayed.

  • Page 35: Dhcp Server

    7.4.2.1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server Use Router as DHCP Server: If you select the Use Router as DHCP Server check box, NU-AP699E9N3 serves as a DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses to computers connected to it.

  • Page 36: Using Address Reservation

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual LAN obtain IP addresses that are in the range of the starting and ending IP addresses. DHCP Lease Time: The valid time for an IP address that is automatically assigned by the DHCP server to a host. The DHCP server does not assign the IP address to other hosts within the specified time.

  • Page 37: Wireless Settings

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual for example 192.168.100.x). Enter the MAC address and device name of the computer or server. Step 3 Click Add to add a new item into Address Reservation. Step 4 Click Apply to save the settings.
  • Page 38 Mode: Select the wireless mode. Mixed 802.11b/g/n is recommended. Channel: The channel for transmitting wireless signals. The default channel is Auto. When you select Auto, NU-AP699E9N3 automatically selects the best channel from the available channels according to actual situations. Band Width: The bandwidth occupied for wireless signal transmission.
  • Page 39 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Max Transmission Rate: The maximum transmission rate of NU-AP699E9N3. Security Options: Set the security encryption of the wireless network, to prevent unauthorized access and listening. Security Options None Data encryption is not adopted and the network is not secure. Any stations can access the network.
  • Page 40 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual password. However, the password is required if you want to transmit data. Shared keys: If selected, hosts in the wireless network can pass – authentication only when the correct password is entered. Otherwise, the hosts cannot connect to the wireless network.

  • Page 41: Guest Network

    After you complete configuring wireless settings for NU-AP699E9N3, only hosts that have the same wireless settings (for example, the SSID) as NU-AP699E9N3 can connect to it. If you configure security settings for NU-AP699E9N3, hosts must have the same security settings (for example, the password) as NU-AP699E9N3 in order to connect to NU-AP699E9N3.
  • Page 42 Allow Guest to access My Local Network: If enabled, visitors using the SSID of a guest network can access not only the Internet but also the LAN of NU-AP699E9N3, like users using the primary SSID of the network. If...

  • Page 43: Wireless Advanced Settings

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual disabled, visitors using the SSID of a guest network cannot access the LAN of NU-AP699E9N3. Enable Wireless Isolation: If selected, wireless clients connected to the guest network of the same SSID can access the Internet only, but cannot communicate with each other.
  • Page 44 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Enable Wireless Router Radio: If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices cannot connect to the NU-AP699E9N3 router. If you do not use your wireless network for a period of time, you can clear this check box and disable all wireless connectivity.
  • Page 45 CTS/RTS Threshold (1-2347): Set the CTS/RTS threshold. If the length of a packet is greater than the specified RTS value, NU-AP699E9N3 sends an RTS frame to the destination station to negotiate. After receiving an RTS frame, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to NU-AP699E9N3, notifying that they can communicate with each other.
  • Page 46 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Restricting wireless access by MAC address When a wireless card access list is configured and enabled, the router checks the MAC address of any wireless device attempting a connection and allows only connections to computers identified on the trusted computer list.

  • Page 47: Wps Setup

    MAC addresses. Step 6 Click Apply to save your Wireless Card Access List settings. Now, only devices on this list can wirelessly connect to the NU-AP699E9N3 router. 7.5.4 WPS Setup WPS refers to Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

  • Page 48: Using The Wps Button

    7.5.4.1 Using the WPS Button In the AP mode with WDS disabled, press the WPS button on the side panel of NU-AP699E9N3 and the WPS button on the client device. NU-AP699E9N3 can perform WPS encrypted connection to the downlink client device.

  • Page 49: Management Function

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Step 2 Click the PIN button on the network adapter within 2 minutes to start WPS connection. After WPS connection is established, the following page is displayed, indicating that the WPS connection is completed. 7.6 Management Function Click Management Function and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows.
  • Page 50 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual In this page, you can export configuration information of the router to the computer in the form of XML for later use, import a previously saved or a new configuration file, and restore the factory default settings of the router.

  • Page 51: Reboot Router

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the router to a different network or if you have forgotten the password) you might want to erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings. Click Erase to restore the factory default settings of the router. This operation has the same effect as pressing the Reset button on the side panel for 3-6 seconds.

  • Page 52: Router Upgrade

    Click Upload to start upgrade. After the upgrade is completed, the router automatically reboots. Note: After the software upgrade, NU-AP699E9N3 returns to the factory default settings. In case of losing the previous configuration information, please save settings before updating the software.

  • Page 53: Web Configuration For The Router Mode

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Web Configuration for the Router Mode 8.1 Running Status Click Running Status and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows: Click the submenu to enter a specific configuration page. 8.1.1 Router Status Choose Running Status > Router Status and the Router Status page is...
  • Page 54 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual...
  • Page 55 Click Show Statistics and the Statistic Information page as shown in the following figure is displayed: In this page, you can view performance statistics information of NU-AP699E9N3, including the numbers of sent and received packets at each port. Set Interval: Set the interval for traffic statistics.

  • Page 56: Clients List

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Release: Click the button and NU-AP699E9N3 sends a request to the ISP for releasing the IP address, the subnet mask, the default gateway, and DNS server settings. Renew: Click the button and NU-AP699E9N3 dynamically obtains an IP address, a subnet mask, the default gateway, and DNS server settings from the ISP.

  • Page 57: Network Settings

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Bridge Mode: The interface on its case is an LAN interface. Users can connect NU-AP699E9N3 and the PC using an RJ45 cable or a wireless network card. Router Mode: Computers can connect to NU-AP699E9N3 in a wireless way only.

  • Page 58: Lan Interface Settings

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual 8.4.1 LAN Interface Settings Choose Network Settings > LAN Interface Settings and the LAN Interface Settings page is displayed. You can modify the IP address and IP subnet mask of the LAN port as required.
  • Page 59 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual If you select dynamic IP (DHCP), NU-AP699E9N3 automatically obtains the IP address from the ISP automatically. Select DHCP when the ISP does not provide any IP network parameters. See the following figure: Account Name: The account name is provided by your ISP. If the ISP does not provide it, you can leave the item blank.
  • Page 60 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Generally, select Use Default Address. – – If the ISP requires MAC address authentication, Select Use Computer MAC Address or Use This MAC Address. If you select Use Computer MAC Address, the MAC address of the current computer serves as the MAC address of the router.
  • Page 61 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Account Name: The account name is provided by your ISP. If the ISP does not provide it, you can leave the item blank. IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by the ISP. The parameter must be entered.
  • Page 62 Always On: If you select it, the system automatically establishes a – connection. If NU-AP699E9N3 is disconnected from the network because of external factors when you are using the Internet access service, the system attempts connection in an interval of the specified time (for example, 10 seconds) until the connection is established.
  • Page 63 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual If no network access request is sent from the LAN within the specified time of Idle Timeout, the system automatically interrupts the connection. If you pay for Internet access by time, you are recommended to use this connection mode, which effectively saves the expense of Internet access.
  • Page 64 Always On: If you select it, the system automatically establishes a – connection. If NU-AP699E9N3 is disconnected from the network because of external factors when you are using the Internet access service, the system attempts connection in an interval of the specified time (for example, 10 seconds) until the connection is established.
  • Page 65 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Dial On Demand: If you select it, the system automatically establishes – a connection when a network access request from the LAN is received. If no network access request is sent from the LAN within the specified time of Idle Timeout, the system automatically interrupts the connection.

  • Page 66: Dhcp Server

    DHCP refers to Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. If Use Device as DHCP Service is selected, NU-AP699E9N3 automatically assigns IP addresses to comupters in the LAN. Users do not need to configure TCP/IP protocol paramters such as the IP address, the subnet mask, the gateway, and the DNS server...

  • Page 67: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server

    8.4.3.1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server Use Router as DHCP Server: If you select the Use Router as DHCP Server check box, NU-AP699E9N3 serves as a DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses to computers connected to it.

  • Page 68: Nat Alg

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual To reserve an IP address: Step 1 Click Add to enter the Address Reservation page. Step 2 Select one item from Address Reservation Table, or enter the IP address in the IP Address field to assign to the computer or server (Choose an IP address from the IP address pool that you have specified, for example 192.168.100.x).

  • Page 69: Wireless Settings

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Disable SIP ALG: Certain SIP applications have special mechanisms for passing through the NAT firewall and SIP ALG may have conflicts with these mechanisms. In most cases, please disable SIP ALG. Disable IPSEC/L2TP/PPTP Pass-Through: IPSEC/PPTP/L2TP Pass-Through provides a secure communication method for remote computers in the wide area network (WAN) (for example, the Internet).

  • Page 70: Wireless Basic Settings

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual 8.5.1 Wireless Basic Settings Choose Wireless Settings > Wireless Basic Settings and the Wireless Basic Settings page is displayed. Region: Select the region where you are located. Enable SSID Broadcast: If enabled, the router broadcasts its SSID in the wireless network.
  • Page 71 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Channel: The channel for transmitting wireless signals. The default channel is Auto. When you select Auto, NU-AP699E9N3 automatically selects the best channel from the available channels according to actual situations. Band Width: The bandwidth occupied for wireless signal transmission.
  • Page 72 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Automatic: If selected, the router uses an authentication type of Open – or Shared keys according to the request of the host. Open: If selected, hosts in the wireless network can pass the – authentication and connect to the wireless network without using a password.
  • Page 73 (for example, the SSID) as NU-AP699E9N3 can connect to NU-AP699E9N3. If you configure security settings for NU-AP699E9N3, hosts must have the same security settings (for example, the password) as NU-AP699E9N3 in order to connect to NU-AP699E9N3.

  • Page 74: Guest Network

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual 8.5.2 Guest Network If you do not want visitors to know your wireless security key, you can use the guest network to allow them to use your Internet without knowing your wireless connection password. Choose Wireless Settings > Guest Network and the Guest Network page is displayed.

  • Page 75: Wireless Advanced Settings

    SSID of a guest network can access not only the Internet but also the LAN of NU-AP699E9N3, like users using the primary SSID of the network. If disabled, visitors using the SSID of a guest network cannot access the LAN of NU-AP699E9N3.
  • Page 76 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Fragmentation Length (256-2346): Set the threshold of fragmentation length. If the length of a packet exceeds the set value, the packet is automatically fragmented into several packets. The value of Fragmentation Length cannot be too small because excessive packets reduce wireless network performance.
  • Page 77 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual CTS/RTS Threshold (1-2347): Set the CTS/RTS threshold. If the length of a packet is greater than the specified RTS value, NU-AP699E9N3 sends an RTS frame to the destination station to negotiate. After receiving an RTS frame, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to NU-AP699E9N3, notifying that they can communicate with each other.
  • Page 78 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual The MAC address is a network device’s unique 12-character physical address, containing the hexadecimal characters 0–9, a–f, or A–F only. The MAC address is in the format of XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX. To restrict wireless access by MAC address:...

  • Page 79: Wds Function

    MAC addresses. Step 6 Click Apply to save your Wireless Card Access List settings. Now, only devices on this list can wirelessly connect to the NU-AP699E9N3 router. 8.5.4 WDS Function Wireless distribution system (WDS) enables interconnection between APs in an IEEE 802.11 wireless network.

  • Page 80: Wps Setup

    8.5.5.1 Using the WPS Button In the Router mode with WDS disabled, press the WPS button on the side panel of NU-AP699E9N3 and the WPS button on the client device. NU-AP699E9N3 can perform WPS encrypted connection to the downlink client device.

  • Page 81: Using The Web Page

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual 8.5.5.2 Using the Web Page You can perform WPS settings using the Web page for configuration. Choose Wireless Settings > WPS Setup to display the WPS Setup page. PBC mode Step 1 Select Push Button and click Start PBC. WPS encrypted connection starts.

  • Page 82: Network Application

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual 8.6 Network Application Click Network Application and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows: Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations. 8.6.1 Port Forwarding By default, the firewall function of the router hides your LAN. As a result, other users on the Internet can detect only the router, but cannot access a certain PC in the LAN directly.
  • Page 83 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Service Name: Select a service type. Service IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer that provides services. Click the Add Custom Service button and the Ports - Custom Service page is displayed: Service Name: Select a service type.

  • Page 84: Port Triggering

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Ending Port: Set the end port of the mapping port range. Service IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer that provides services. After finishing settings, click Apply to save the settings. 8.6.2 Port Triggering Certain applications, such as WAN network games, video conferences, and network calls, require multiple connections.

  • Page 85: Upnp

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Service Name: Enter a service name. Service User: Any: Allow everybody in the user network to use the service. – – Single address: Enter the IP address of the network adapter on the PC. Then, the service is applied only on the specific network adapter of the Service Type: The protocol used at the triggering port.
  • Page 86 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual resources on the internal host when necessary. For example, if MSN Messenger is installed on Windows ME and Windows XP operating systems, UPnP can be used for audio and video conversations. In this way, functions restricted by NAT can work properly.

  • Page 87: Igmp Proxying

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual The functionality of UPnP requires support by the application and operating systems such as Windows ME, Windows XP, and Windows Vista. 8.6.4 IGMP Proxying Click Network Application > IGMP Proxying and the IGMP Proxying page is displayed.

  • Page 88: Dynamic Dns

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Default DMZ Server: Enter the IP address of a PC that serves as the DMZ server. Note: When PC on the internal network is set to be the DMZ host, all interfaces of the PC will be exposed to the Internet and the PC will risk great security.

  • Page 89: Static Routes

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Use a Dynamic DNS Service: If you have registered with a DDNS service provider, select Use a Dynamic DNS Service. Service Provider: Select your DDNS service provider. Host Name: Enter the host name or domain name provided by your DDNS service provider.
  • Page 90 Gateway IP Address: The IP address of the next node to which packets are sent. The gateway IP address must be in the same network segment as the IP address of the WAN or LAN interface of NU-AP699E9N3. Metric: The number of other routers in the user network. The value ranges from 2 to 15.

  • Page 91: Security Options

    Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations. 8.7.1 Block Sites NU-AP699E9N3 allows you to restrict access based on WEB addresses and WEB address keywords. When a user tries accessing a restricted website, a message is displayed, indicating that the firewall restricts access to the website.
  • Page 92 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual To block access to Internet sites: Step 1 Select Per Schedule or Always to enable keyword blocking. To block by schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule page. For more information about scheduling, refer to section 8.8.3 “Schedules”.

  • Page 93: Block Services

    Step 4 Click Apply to save the settings. 8.7.2 Block Services NU-AP699E9N3 allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your network. Choose Security Options > Block Services and the Block Services page is displayed.
  • Page 94 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual To specify a service for blocking: Step 1 Select Per Schedule or Always to enable keyword blocking. To block by schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule page. For more information about scheduling, refer to section 8.8.3 “Schedules”.

  • Page 95: Protection

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Step 3 Set the parameters in this page. Service Type: Select a service type. If your desired type is not in the list, select User defined. Then, you need to select the protocol, enter the service name, and specify the port range.

  • Page 96: Management Function

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Disable port scan and DoS protection: Denial of service (DoS) protection protects your LAN against DOS attacks. Generally, please enable the port scanning and DOS protection function. Respond to Ping on Internet Port: If enabled, the router responds to ping commands from the Internet.

  • Page 97: Backup Settings

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations. 8.8.1 Backup Settings Choose Management Function > Backup Settings and the Backup Settings page is displayed. In this page, you can export configuration information of the router to the computer in the form of XML for later use, import a previously saved or a new configuration file, and restore the factory default settings of the router.

  • Page 98: Remote Management

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Click Backup and save configuration information of the router as a local file. Note: Before saving your configuration file, change the administrator password to the default (admin) in case you forget your password. Then change it again after you have saved the configuration file.
  • Page 99 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Turn Remote Management On: If selected, you can perform remote Web management for the router from the WAN. Remote Management Address: IP address that is used to access the router from the Internet. The default is http://0.0.0.0:8080. When accessing the router, you need to enter an address in the form of “the WAN IP address...

  • Page 100: Schedules

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual 8.8.3 Schedules Choose Management Function > Schedules and the Schedule page is displayed. If you already set site filtering in the Block Sites page or set sevice filtering in the Block Services page, you can set a schedule to specify the time and mode of restricting Internet access.

  • Page 101: Sntp

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual After finishing settings, click Apply to save the settings. 8.8.4 SNTP Choose Management Function > SNTP and the SNTP page is displayed. SNTP refers to Simple Network Time Protocol. In this page, you can set time information of your router.

  • Page 102: Reboot Router

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Second NTP time server: Enter the IP address of the secondary NTP server if available. Current Router Time: Display the current system time of the router. Time Zone: Select the time zone where you are located.

  • Page 103: Router Upgrade

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual In this page, you can change the login password and set the page timeout time. Note: For security, it is strongly recommended to change the default password of the administrator. If you forget the password, you can restore the router to the default settings.
  • Page 104 Click Upload to start upgrade. After the upgrade is completed, the router automatically reboots. Note: After the software upgrade, NU-AP699E9N3 returns to the factory default settings. In case of losing the previous configuration information, please save settings before updating the software.

  • Page 105: Web Configuration For The Wireless Universal Repeater Mode

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Web Configuration for the Wireless Universal Repeater Mode 9.1 Running Status Click Running Status and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows: Click the submenu to enter a specific configuration page. 9.1.1 Router Status Choose Running Status >...

  • Page 106: Clients List

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual In this page, you can view information about the current running status of NU-AP699E9N3, including system information, LAN port status, wireless client information, and wireless universal repeater status. 9.1.2 Clients List Choose Running Status > Clients List and the Clients List page is displayed.

  • Page 107: Setup Wizard

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual This page displays information of devices connected to NU-AP699E9N3, including the IP adress, device name, and MAC address of each device. 9.2 Setup Wizard For settings, refer to section 6.1 “Repeater Mode Configuration”. 9.3 Repeater Mode Setting Click Repeater Mode Settings and the Repeater Mode Settings page is displayed.

  • Page 108: Lan Interface Settings

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations. 9.4.1 LAN Interface Settings Choose Network Settings > LAN Interface Settings and the LAN Interface Settings page is displayed. You can modify the IP address and IP subnet mask of the LAN port as required.

  • Page 109: Dhcp Server

    9.4.2.1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server Use Router as DHCP Server: If you select the Use Router as DHCP Server check box, NU-AP699E9N3 serves as a DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses to computers connected to it.

  • Page 110: Using Address Reservation

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual DHCP Lease Time: The valid time for an IP address that is automatically assigned by the DHCP server to a host. The DHCP server does not assign the IP address to other hosts within the specified time.

  • Page 111: Wireless Settings

    Click Wireless Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows: Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations. 9.5.1 Wireless Universal Repeater In universal repeater mode, NU-AP699E9N3 acts as the AP and client simultaneously. Choose Wireless Settings > Wireless Universal Repeater and the Wireless Universal Repeater page is displayed.

  • Page 112: Wps Setup

    WPS connection to the uplink AP In the Repeater mode with WDS disabled, press the WPS button on the side panel of NU-AP699E9N3 in 3 seconds and release it. And press the WPS button on the uplink AP. Then they can start WPS session.

  • Page 113: Using The Web Page

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual 9.5.2.2 Using the Web Page You can perform WPS settings using the Web page for configuration. Choose Wireless Settings > WPS Setup to display the WPS Setup page. As an AP You can perform WPS settings using the Web page for configuration.
  • Page 114 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Step 2 Press the WPS button on the network adapter or click the PBC button in the network adapter configuration tool within 2 minutes to start WPS connection. After WPS connection is established, the following page is displayed, indicating that the WPS connection is completed.
  • Page 115 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual PBC mode Step 1 Select Push Button and click Start PBC. WPS encrypted connection starts. Step 2 Start the WPS PBC process. After WPS connection is established, the following page is displayed, indicating that the WPS connection is completed.

  • Page 116: Wireless Client Function

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Step 2 Start the WPS PBC process within 2 minutes to start WPS connection. After WPS connection is established, the following page is displayed, indicating that the WPS connection is completed. 9.5.3 Wireless Client Function Choose Wireless Settings >...
  • Page 117 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Step 1 Click Site Survey to search for the wireless network you want to connect. Step 2 Enter encryption information of the selected wireless network. Configure the client with the same security settings as the selected network. Click...

  • Page 118: Management Function

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Step 3 NU-AP699E9N3 provides the wireless roaming function if you select Synchronize Wireless Universal Repeater's And Uplink AP's SSID And Security Options. Click Finish. Then, the client can communicate with the selected network. 9.6 Management Function Click Management Function and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows.
  • Page 119 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual In this page, you can export configuration information of the router to the computer in the form of XML for later use, import a previously saved or a new configuration file, and restore the factory default settings of the router.

  • Page 120: Reboot Router

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the router to a different network or if you have forgotten the password) you might want to erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings. Click Erase to restore the factory default settings of the router. This operation has the same effect as pressing the Reset button on the side panel for 3-6 seconds.

  • Page 121: Router Upgrade

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual In this page, you can change the password of the administrator and set the page timeout time. Note: For security, it is strongly recommended to change the default password of the administrator. If you forget the password, you can restore the router to the default settings.

  • Page 122: Web Configuration For The Wds Mode

    Click Upload to start upgrade. After the upgrade is completed, the router automatically reboots. Note: After the software upgrade, NU-AP699E9N3 returns to the factory default settings. In case of losing the previous configuration information, please save settings before updating the software.

  • Page 123: Router Status

    Choose Running Status > Router Status and the Router Status page is displayed. In this page, you can view information about the current running status of NU-AP699E9N3, including system information, LAN port status, and wireless repeating information. 10.1.2 Clients List...

  • Page 124: Setup Wizard

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual This page displays information of devices connected to NU-AP699E9N3, including the IP adress and MAC address of each device. 10.2 Setup Wizard For settings, refer to section 6.4 “WDS Mode Configuration”. 10.3 Mode Setting Click Mode Settings and the Mode Settings page is displayed.

  • Page 125: Lan Interface Settings

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Click Wired Network Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows: Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations. 10.4.1 LAN Interface Settings Choose Network Settings > LAN Interface Settings and the LAN Interface Settings page is displayed.

  • Page 126: Dhcp Server

    10.4.2.1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server Use Router as DHCP Server: If you select the Use Router as DHCP Server check box, NU-AP699E9N3 serves as a DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses to computers connected to it.

  • Page 127: Using Address Reservation

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual DHCP Lease Time: The valid time for an IP address that is automatically assigned by the DHCP server to a host. The DHCP server does not assign the IP address to other hosts within the specified time.

  • Page 128: Wireless Settings

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Step 4 Click Apply to save the settings. 10.5 Wireless Settings Click Wireless Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows: Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations. 10.5.1 WDS Function Wireless distribution system (WDS) enables interconnection between APs in an IEEE 802.11 wireless network.

  • Page 129: Wireless Basic Settings

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual suggest setting IP addresses of the same network segment for the wireless basic station and repeaters. Basic Station MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the wireless basic station. After finishing settings, click Apply to save the settings.
  • Page 130 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Name (SSID): Set the name for the wireless network. The SSID can contain up to 32 characters and can be letters, numerals, underlines, and any combinations of them. The SSID is case-sensitive. Mode: Select the wireless mode. Mixed 802.11b/g/n is recommended.
  • Page 131 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Authentication Type: Select the authentication type that the system adopts. Three authentication types are available: Automatic, Open, and Shared keys. Automatic: If selected, the router uses an authentication type of Open – or Shared keys according to the request of the host.

  • Page 132: Management Function

    NU-AP699E9N3. If you configure security NU-AP699E9N3 settings for NU-AP699E9N3, hosts must have the same security settings (for example, the password) as NU-AP699E9N3 in order to connect to NU-AP699E9N3. 10.6 Management Function Click Management Function and the extended navigation menu is shown as...

  • Page 133: Backup Settings

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations. 10.6.1 Backup Settings Choose Management Function > Backup Settings and the Backup Settings page is displayed. In this page, you can export configuration information of the router to the computer in the form of XML for later use, import a previously saved or a new configuration file, and restore the factory default settings of the router.

  • Page 134: Reboot Router

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Note: Before saving your configuration file, change the administrator password to the default (admin) in case you forget your password. Then change it again after you have saved the configuration file. If you forget the password, you will need to reset the configuration to factory defaults.

  • Page 135: Set Password

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual 10.6.3 Set Password Choose Management Function > Set Password and the Set Password page is displayed. In this page, you can change the password of the administrator and set the page timeout time. Note: For security, it is strongly recommended to change the default password of the administrator.

  • Page 136: Web Configuration For The Client Mode

    Click Upload to start upgrade. After the upgrade is completed, the router automatically reboots. Note: After the software upgrade, NU-AP699E9N3 returns to the factory default settings. In case of losing the previous configuration information, please save settings before updating the software.

  • Page 137: Router Status

    11.1.1 Router Status Choose Running Status > Router Status and the Router Status page is displayed. In this page, you can view information about the current running status of NU-AP699E9N3, including system information, LAN port status, and wireless client status.

  • Page 138: Clients List

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual 11.1.2 Clients List Choose Running Status > Clients List and the Clients List page is displayed. This page displays information of wireless devices connected to NU-AP699E9N3, including the IP adress and MAC address of each device. 11.2 Setup Wizard For settings, refer to section 6.5 “Client Mode Configuration”.

  • Page 139: Dhcp Server

    DHCP refers to Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. If Use Device as DHCP Service is selected, NU-AP699E9N3 automatically assigns IP addresses to comupters in the LAN. Users do not need to configure TCP/IP protocol paramters such as the IP address, the subnet mask, the gateway, and the DNS server...

  • Page 140: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server

    11.3.2.1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server Use Router as DHCP Server: If you select the Use Router as DHCP Server check box, NU-AP699E9N3 serves as a DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses to computers connected to it.

  • Page 141: Wireless Settings

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual To reserve an IP address: Step 1 Click Add to enter the Address Reservation page. Step 2 Select one item from Address Reservation Table, or enter the IP address in the IP Address field to assign to the computer or server (Choose an IP address from the IP address pool that you have specified, for example 192.168.100.x).

  • Page 142: Wps Setup

    The following describes how to configure WPS for the Client mode. Using the WPS Button In the Client mode, NU-AP699E9N3 can perform WPS encrypted connection to either the uplink AP or the repeater. Using the Web Page You can perform WPS settings using the Web page for configuration.
  • Page 143 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Step 2 Start the WPS PBC process. After WPS connection is established, the following page is displayed, indicating that the WPS connection is completed. PIN mode Step 1 Select PIN, click Generate New PIN, and click Start PIN to start WPS connection.

  • Page 144: Wireless Client Function

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual 11.4.2 Wireless Client Function Choose Wireless Settings > Wireless Client Function and the Wireless Client Function page is displayed. Step 1 Click Site Survey to search for the wireless network you want to connect. Step 2 Enter encryption information of the selected wireless network.

  • Page 145: Management Function

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual 11.5 Management Function Click Management Function and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows. Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations. 11.5.1 Backup Settings Choose Management Function > Backup Settings and the Backup Settings...
  • Page 146 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual In this page, you can export configuration information of the router to the computer in the form of XML for later use, import a previously saved or a new configuration file, and restore the factory default settings of the router.

  • Page 147: Reboot Router

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the router to a different network or if you have forgotten the password) you might want to erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings. Click Erase to restore the factory default settings of the router. This operation has the same effect as pressing the Reset button on the side panel for 3-6 seconds.

  • Page 148: Router Upgrade

    NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual In this page, you can change the password of the administrator and set the page timeout time. Note: For security, it is strongly recommended to change the default password of the administrator. If you forget the password, you can restore the router to the default settings.
  • Page 149 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual After the software upgrade, NU-AP699E9N3 returns to the factory default settings. In case of losing the previous configuration information, please save settings before updating the software. Do not power off the router during the upgrade.

  • Page 150: Appendix Afaq

    The wireless network adapter fails to search out wireless signals from NU-AP699E9N3. When NU-AP699E9N3 that is in the Client mode or in the Reaper mode but disconnected to the uplink AP does not support wireless client access and can be connected to through an Ethernet cable only.
  • Page 151 NU-AP699E9N3 Wireless Router User Manual Check whether the IP address of the network adapter and that of NU-AP699E9N3 are in the same network segment. Manually set the IP address of your network adapter in the network segment of 192.168.100.2/253 according to procedures described in Chapter 5 “Configuring Your Computer and Wireless Connection”.

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