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BandLuxe
R566
LTE WLAN VoIP Home
Router
P/N:65027200021 Rev.A

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  • Page 1 User Manual BandLuxe R566 LTE WLAN VoIP Home Router P/N:65027200021 Rev.A...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Features ........................3 Hardware Overview ....................4 Status ........................10 Overview .......................... 11 System Log ........................12 Traffic Monitor ........................13 Mobile Internet ......................... 13 System ........................15 System ..........................15 General Settings ......................... 15 Language and Style ........................16 Administration ........................
  • Page 4 Firewall ..........................45 Single Port Forward ........................45 Port Trigger ..........................47 Firewall ............................49 Internet Filter ..........................49 Web Filters..........................50 Network Filtering........................51 Port Range Forward ........................53 UPNP ..........................54 Advanced ........................ 55 Diagnostics........................55 Ping ............................55 Traceroute ..........................

  • Page 5: Features

    Package Contents R566 LTE Home Router Power Adapter Features  R566 LTE Home Router  Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Support  Uplink up to 50 Mbps  Downlink up to 100Mbps  Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n  Supports LAN Ethernet Ports...

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    Package Contents Hardware Overview SIM Card Slot Insert SIM/USIM. Push-push type. Power Switch Switch on/off the router. Signal Strength Short press (1 second): Enable signal strength LED/WPS/Reset indication. button Press for 3 seconds (< 10 seconds): Active WPS. Long press (>10 seconds): Restore to factory default settings.
  • Page 7 Package Contents LEDFlashing when firmware is being updated WiFi LED Solid when WiFi is on; Flashing during WiFi data transmission / Signal Strength LED WPS LED Flashing when WPS is in use /Signal Strength LED SMS LED Flashing when there is unread SMS / Signal Strength Voice LED Solid when VoIP is ready to make/receive call Flashing when attaching to the VoIP server...
  • Page 8 Installation Installation 1. Connect the power Adapter to the Router( ) and connect it to an outlet. 2. Insert your SIM card into the slot on the Router, making sure the SIM card orientation matches the SIM card slot, as shown in the picture. 3.
  • Page 9 Installation A. Wireless Connection (for Windows) To connect your PC to the Router via WiFi, in Microsoft Windows, go to Control Panel > Network Connections. Right click on Wireless Network Connection and choose View Available Wireless Networks. Select default SSID [BR_LTE_xxxx] and enter default password (WPA key, refer to label on the Router’s backside).
  • Page 10 Installation 5. The router uses a web-based configuration utility. To access the configuration utility, open a browser (ex: Mozilla, Firefox, etc.) and enter the IP address (http://192.168.1.1) for the Router in your browser’s address bar. Enter the router Username (operator) and Password (operator), and then click...
  • Page 11 Using Web-based Management Using Web-based Management This chapter will guide you on how to configure your router via the web-based utility. Login 1. Launch a web browser (e.g Mozilla Firefox). 2. In the address bar, enter http://192.168.1.1, then press Enter. 3.

  • Page 12: Status

    Using Web-based Management Status This menu displays various status of the router. The associated submenu items are: Overview, System Log, VnStat Traffic Monitor, and Mobile Internet.

  • Page 13: Overview

    Using Web-based Management Overview The Overview submenu renders complete statistics for the router. System Displays system information: router model name, router firmware version, modem...

  • Page 14: System Log

    Using Web-based Management firmware version, phone number (MDN), ICCID, MIN (MSID), PRL version, IMEI, MEID, and local time. Network Displays current network connection information of IPv4 WAN and/or IPv6 WAN: type of network assignment (e.g. DHCP), network address, netmask, gateway, DNS addresses 1 &...

  • Page 15: Traffic Monitor

    Using Web-based Management Traffic Monitor Statistics Mobile Internet The Mobile Internet submenu displays mobile internet statistics. Signal Quality Displays signal strength of current mobile internet connection in dBm. U/SIM Status Displays current SIM card status: a) Read SIM Fail – No valid SIM card is inserted...
  • Page 16 Using Web-based Management b) PIN Disable(Verified) – PIN protection is disabled while the SIM card status is verified; mobile internet service is available with this status. c) PIN Enable(No Verified/Retries:#) – PIN protection is enabled while the SIM card verification is pending (whereas # is the number of allowed PIN verifications remaining before SIM lock occurs).

  • Page 17: System

    Using Web-based Management System This menu is for system information and configurations. System System Properties Click either the “General Settings” or “Language and Style” tab to configure their respective settings. General Settings Local Time – Displays current local time. To synchronize local time with the browser, click Hostname –...

  • Page 18: Language And Style

    Using Web-based Management Language and Style Language – Sets the desired display language and style of the router. Click select the desired display language and style. Time Synchronization Enable NTP client: Click the checkbox to enable/disable. With this option enabled, two more options will appear–...

  • Page 19: Administration

    Using Web-based Management Administration Router Password Login password of the router can be changed here. Enter the new password in the ‘Password’ field, and enter the same password once again in the ‘Confirmation’ field. Remote Access This field specifies whether or not to allow remote access of this router. After changing password and/or specifying remote access, click .

  • Page 20: Backup / Flash Firmware

    Using Web-based Management Backup / Flash Firmware Backup / Restore Download backup Here you can backup all current settings of the router to a TAR archive file on your computer or mobile device. Just click . A dialog window will prompt you to open or save the archive file.

  • Page 21: Reset To Defaults

    Using Web-based Management Reset to defaults Here you can restore the router to its original factory settings. Just click and a dialog message will appear to indicate the factory reset process. After completion of the reset process, the router will automatically reboot and return to its initial login prompt.

  • Page 22: Reboot

    Using Web-based Management Reboot Click ‘Perform reboot’ to restart the router.

  • Page 23: Services

    Using Web-based Management Services VoIP The VoIP submenu allows you to configure and use VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). To use VoIP with your router, connect your landline telephones to the TEL ports, then configure the Line 1 / Line 2 settings below with configuration settings obtained from your VoIP service provider.

  • Page 24: Dynamic Dns

    Using Web-based Management Dynamic DNS The Services menu hosts configuration options for DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service), which is a system that allows the domain name data held in a name server to be updated in real time. It allows an Internet domain name to be assigned to a computer with a varying (dynamic) IP address.

  • Page 25: Network

    Using Web-based Management Network Interfaces The Interfaces submenu allows interface configurations of different networks connected to this router. The configuration items are the same for each network with different default settings. Interface Overview Here you can see the brief network status summary for LAN (local area network) and WAN (wide area network).

  • Page 26: Network Settings

    Using Web-based Management Management, SIM Management, and Preferred Network. WWAN Setting Network Settings Roaming Enables or disables current roaming setting. Connection: APN Update: Displays the current APN (Access Point Name) version. To get the latest version of APN, click APN: ‘Auto’...

  • Page 27: Auto Apn Information

    Using Web-based Management Profile Selection: This item appears when APN is set to ‘Manual’. Auto APN Information This section displays automatic APN information. APN Profile Settings For Advanced Users This section allows you to establish your own APN profile settings. To establish a new APN profile, type in a new APN profile name in the text box and click Enter the APN, username, and password.

  • Page 28: Scenario 1: No Mobile Internet Service

    Using Web-based Management UICC/SIM PIN Management This submenu features configurable items that are dependent on the router’s mobile internet status, as detailed below. Scenario 1: No mobile internet service Without a valid SIM card inserted into the router, the Verify dialog will show the following SIM card status: Here the Verify dialog shows SIM status as “Read SIM Fail”, meaning that no valid SIM card is inserted.

  • Page 29: Scenario 3: Mobile Internet Service Enabled

    Using Web-based Management the PIN code verification is finished, the router is ready to use the SIM card’s associated mobile internet access, and the top right status area will be updated accordingly. Operator Name: Displays the name of the internet service provider WiFi: Shows the active WiFi SSID of this router Counter:...
  • Page 30 Using Web-based Management Setting SIM Status: Shows current SIM card status. “PIN Enable” means that the SIM card is enabled for mobile internet access. “PIN Disable(Verified/Retries:#)” means that the SIM card is enabled for mobile internet access without requiring PIN code verification.

  • Page 31: Scenario 1: Sim Lock Absent

    Using Web-based Management SIM Management Here you can see the current SIM lock status. Scenario 1: SIM lock absent “SIM no lock” means that the SIM card is unlocked. Scenario 2: SIM lock present If your SIM card is locked for some reason, here you can also enter the SIM unlock code to unlock it.

  • Page 32: Router

    Using Web-based Management Router Router Settings Router IP Local IP Address: The default local IP address of this router is 192.168.1.1. If this address conflicts with another local network device, you can enter another local IP address here. Subnet Mask: Displays current Subnet Mask Device Name: The current device name is displayed in gray color.

  • Page 33: Dhcp Service

    Using Web-based Management DHCP Service DHCP Server: Enables or disables the DHCP Server feature. Start IP Address: Specifies the starting number of the last 3 digits of assigned client IP address. For example, the default value of 100 means that the first assigned client IP address will be 192.168.1.100;...

  • Page 34: Static Leases

    Using Web-based Management Static Leases This option allows fixed IP address and symbolic hostname assignments for DHCP clients. To add a static lease, first click Enter the desired hostname. Choose the desired MAC address and IPv4-Address (click and select a rule from the drop-down list; if “--Custom--" is selected, the drop-down list will change to a text box to allow you to enter your custom address).

  • Page 35: Static Routing

    Using Web-based Management Advanced Routing settings Static Routing This option allows fixed network routing path assignment (as opposed to the initial adaptive routing). To add a static network routing path, click . To remove any unwanted static network routing path, click the corresponding button.

  • Page 36: Routing And Redirection Service

    Using Web-based Management IPv4-Gateway: If needed, a custom IPv4-Gateway address can be specified here. Metric: Specifies the network path priority number (usually associated with the network path’s administrative distance). The lower the metric number, the higher priority of this static route in the network routing protocol.

  • Page 37: Wifi

    Using Web-based Management to pass through the Router, click Enabled. WiFi This submenu item is for configuring all Wi-Fi-related settings. This router supports up to two WiFi SSIDs. The default SSID is as follows: Tab Name Corresponding SSID Default Password “BR_LTE_xxxx”...
  • Page 38 Using Web-based Management Please click after making any changes in this submenu. Device Configuration General Setup Wireless WiFi connection of the associated SSID is enabled. network is To disable WiFi connection of this SSID, click enabled* Wireless WiFi connection of the associated SSID is disabled. network is To enable WiFi connection of this SSID, click disabled*...

  • Page 39: Advanced Settings

    Using Web-based Management 4 (2.427 GHz) 5 (2.432 GHz) 6 (2.437 GHz) 7 (2.442 GHz) 8 (2.447 GHz) 9 (2.452 GHz) 10 (2.457 GHz) 11 (2.462 GHz)  assigns channel automatically auto  manually specifies WiFi channel -- custom -- Normally one of the channels is already selected, and no change is needed unless there exists interference problems with other WiFi or Bluetooth devices (that also use the 2.4GHz frequency...

  • Page 40: General Setup

    Using Web-based Management Dual SSID is Click to activate the second SSID, or click disabled/enabled to deactivate the second SSID. Interface Configuration General Setup SSID Service Set Identification To change the SSID, click the text box and enter the new SSID (up to 32 alphanumeric characters) Mode Wireless operating mode of this router.
  • Page 41 Using Web-based Management The encryption options are: 1. No Encryption ata transmitted over wireless networks can be seen by others. 2. WEP Open System Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption with Open System authentication y: Enter a password for accessing this SSID’s wireless network. 3.
  • Page 42 Using Web-based Management “WiFi Protected Access II – Pre-Shared Key” encryption Cipher: Specifies the desired encryption protocol by clicking and selecting an option from the drop-down list: auto – (Default setting) the system automatically chooses the optimal encryption protocol Force CCMP (AES) – Use CCMP (AES) encryption exclusively (stronger than TKIP) Force TKIP –...
  • Page 43 Using Web-based Management Key: Enter a password for accessing this SSID’s wireless network. 6. WPA-EAP “WiFi Protected Access – Extensible Authentication Protocol” encryption Cipher: Specifies the desired encryption protocol by clicking and selecting an option from the drop-down list: auto – (default setting) the system automatically chooses the optimal encryption protocol Force CCMP (AES) –...

  • Page 44: Mac-Filter

    Using Web-based Management Cipher: Specifies the desired encryption protocol by clicking and selecting an option from the drop-down list: auto – (default setting) the system automatically chooses the optimal encryption protocol Force CCMP (AES) – Use CCMP (AES) encryption exclusively (stronger than TKIP) Force TKIP –...

  • Page 45: Advanced Settings

    Using Web-based Management Advanced Settings This tab item is for advanced adjustment settings for WiFi connection. Fragmentation Maximum transmittable data packet frame size without Threshold frame fragmentation; the default value is 2346 RTS/CTS Threshold Defines Request-To-Send (transmitter) and Clear-To-Send (receiver) control packet size; the default value is 2347 WMM Mode Enables or disables Wi-Fi Multimedia Mode, which gives multimedia data contents (voice, video, and audio) higher...
  • Page 46 Using Web-based Management (Note: To use this setup method, the client must have a WPS button configured to PBC Mode.) PIN Mode – Personal Identification Number Mode (Note: To use this setup method, the client must have a WPS button configured to PIN Mode.) After choosing PIN Mode, an additional text box item “PIN Code”...

  • Page 47: Firewall

    Using Web-based Management Firewall Single Port Forward Single Port Forward Port Forwarding allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, and other specialized Internet applications. To forward a single port: 1.
  • Page 48 Using Web-based Management In the status area, the message Unapplied Change may appear next to “Operator Name” to indicate configuration changes temporarily stored in the router. 7. More rules can be added to the Port Forwards list by repeating Steps 1-6. 8.

  • Page 49: Port Trigger

    Using Web-based Management Port Trigger Port Trigger Port Triggering allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The Router remembers the IP address of the computer that sends the matching data, so that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules.
  • Page 50 Using Web-based Management 5. Click . The port triggering rule you have just entered will be added to the Port Triggering list. In the status area, the message Unapplied Change may appear next to “Operator Name” to indicate configuration changes stored in the router. 6.

  • Page 51: Firewall

    Using Web-based Management Security Filter Here you can make Firewall, Internet Filter, and Web Filters adjustments for network security. Firewall SPI Firewall Enable or Disable Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) feature Protection: of the firewall. The default setting is ‘Enable’. Internet Filter Filter Anonymous This filter blocks anonymous internet requests from Internet Requests:...

  • Page 52: Web Filters

    Using Web-based Management Redirection: Address Translation) redirection (i.e. external address) from other local computers. The default setting is ‘enabled’. Filter IDENT This feature keeps Port 113 from being scanned by (Port113): devices outside of your local network. The default setting is ‘disabled’.

  • Page 53: Network Filtering

    Using Web-based Management leaving the others protected. You can do this using a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). This DMZ Host feature allows you to specify the IP address of the computers that are placed outside the firewall of your network. In the text box, enter the last 3 digits of the DMZ host address (the prefix is 192.168.1 for this router), and then click The host IP address will be added to the DMZ Host list, which can be further disabled or enabled by clicking the ‘Enable’...
  • Page 54 Using Web-based Management ). When the IP address entered becomes valid, the text color changes back to black without on the right (e.g. 4. Filter Source Port: Enter the source port number to be filtered. 5. Click . The IP filtering rule you have just entered will be added to the IP Filtering list.

  • Page 55: Port Range Forward

    Using Web-based Management Port Range Forward Port Range Forward Port Range Forward allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, and other specialized Internet applications. To forward a port range: 1.

  • Page 56: Upnp

    Using Web-based Management 7. (a) To enable or disable a Port Forwards list rule, click its check box under ‘Enable’. (b) To remove any Port Forwards rule, click its corresponding button. 8. To edit a particular Port Forwards rule in detail, click its corresponding button, and the rule’s associated configuration page (more flexible and detailed than express settings in Steps 1-4) will appear.

  • Page 57: Advanced

    Using Web-based Management Advanced Diagnostics This menu contains tools for effective network analysis and troubleshooting. Network Utilities Ping This feature allows you to check the status of a connection. 1. In the text box next to , enter the IP address or URL that you want to ping, and then select its corresponding internet protocol by clicking either the IPv4 or IPv6 radial button.

  • Page 58: Ns Lookup

    Using Web-based Management 1. In the text box next to , enter the IP address or URL that you want to trace route, and then click to start the performance text. ‘Traceroute’ messages will appear below. NS Lookup This feature allows you to retrieve name server information. 1.

  • Page 59: Sms

    Using Web-based Management Short Message Service – Allows mobile phones and network devices to exchange short text messages. New SMS Here you can write and send a new SMS message. Enter the recipient’s phone number in the field Phone number. Enter message texts in the field Contents. To erase written contents and start over again, click .
  • Page 60 Using Web-based Management Inbox Here you can receive and read incoming SMS messages. To get messages from the server, click . To remove unwanted messages, select messages to delete and click Outbox Here you can see SMS messages that have been sent out. To forward a particular SMS message, check only the message of interest without checking others.
  • Page 61 Using Web-based Management Click An additional configuration item Forward SMS will appear on top of the configuration item Outbox. If necessary, modify the recipient’s phone number in the field Phone number or modify message texts in the field Contents. To cancel message forwarding, click .
  • Page 62 Using Web-based Management Here you can review and send out SMS messages drafts that have been previously saved. To send a particular SMS draft message, check only the message of interest without checking others. Click An additional configuration item Edit SMS will appear on top of the configuration item Draft.

  • Page 63: Setting

    Using Web-based Management Click Setting Here you can configure settings for service center and SMS backup. Setting Enter the service center phone number in the field Service Center Address and click . To clear current phone number and enter a new one, click Backup...
  • Page 64 Using Web-based Management To backup SMS messages to your local computer, click in the field Backup SMS to client. Choose Save File, click OK, and follow directions on the screen to save SMS messages on your local computer as a packed ZIP file. To recover SMS messages from your local computer, click Browse in the field Recover SMS from client and select the ZIP file that you have saved previously, and then click...

  • Page 65: Help

    Using Web-based Management Help Click the appropriate download link to download the latest Quick Start Guide or User Manual of this product. Logout Exits the web configuration interface and re-directs to login prompt. After a period of inactivity, automatic logout will occur. After clicking any Note: menu item, the login prompt will appear as re-login is needed to continue using the web configuration interface.
  • Page 66 Appendix A: FAQ Appendix A: FAQ Q: What should I know and how long does it take when I upgrade the firmware of router or modem? A: 1. While upgrading the firmware requires some time to finish. During that, you MUST NOT turn off the power or interrupt the progress.
  • Page 67 Appendix A: FAQ Wireless Network Connection, click Repair. If you use Local Area Connection to connect the Router, click Network Connections and right click on Local Area Connection, click Repair. Vista/7: 1. If you are a WiFi user, please click Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections >...
  • Page 68 Appendix A: FAQ 2. Please click Reset the network adapter “Wireless Network Connection” and it will began to repair. 3. If you use Local Area Connection to connect the Router, please click Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections > Local Area Connection >...
  • Page 69 Appendix A: FAQ Q: How can I have a long-time link? A: Click the menu tabs Network  Router  Router Setting. Under “DHCP Service”, set Client Lease Time to a large value (e.g. 120h = 120 hours = 5 days). Q: Why can’t I use the router in the office? A: Your router’s IP address might conflict with the office default settings.
  • Page 70 Appendix A: FAQ 2. Click the menu tabs Network  Wi-Fi to access the Wi-Fi submenu, and then click the submenu tab of the currently used ESSID. Then select a different WiFi Channel under “Device Configuration.” Q: I have connected the computer with the router via LAN connection. Why can’t I access the router’s IP address “http://192.168.1.1”...
  • Page 71 Appendix A: FAQ other. Q: Can I prevent others from using my router? A: Yes, there are some ways to prevent others from using your router. 1. Enable your WiFi client filter. 2. Disabled your SSID Broadcast. 3. Setting your WiFi security. Q: My PIN code is enabled and where can I input the PIN code to use my Router? A: Click the menu tabs Network ...
  • Page 72 Appendix A: FAQ Q: How do I use the Reset button on the router? A: 1. Short press the Reset button to restart the router. 2. Long press the Reset for more than 10 sec to reset the router to factory default settings.
  • Page 73 Appendix B: Specifications Appendix B: Specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Physical WLAN 802.11 b/g/n (2x2 MIMO) Cellular modem Embedded, LTE FDD&TDD Dimensions 143.6 x 73.3 x 143 (LxWxH, mm) Weight (g) Interface Power On/Off Switch RJ45 Ports Four LAN ports, each with LED indicator.
  • Page 74 Appendix B: Specifications WiFi antenna Embedded Router Features Routing Static Routing, Dynamic Routing (RIP) Multiple VPN pass-through (IPSec, PPTP, L2TP), Internet Access Policy Security (Parental control), Stateless and SPI Firewall Single Port Forwarding, Port Range Forwarding, Port Range Triggering, NAT-NAPT Port Filtering, DMZ, UPnP, Multicast Pass-Through DNS Agent, DDNS IPv4, IPv6, IPv4v6 dual stack, TCP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, DHCP Server/Client,...
  • Page 75 Appendix B: Specifications 1x Signal Strength without multiplex Software Features Web-based Setup Wizard in GUI. Web GUI Browser supported: IE, Firefox, Safari Web GUI English Language Support Network name, Signal strength, Roaming indication, Radio Connection Status technology, Connection status, Connection time, Total in Web GUI downlink/uplink byte Connection on demand, Connection when available, Auto APN...

  • Page 76: Europe - Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity European Union Notice Products with CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC), the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC), and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

  • Page 77: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary Part 7: Specific conditions for mobile and portable radio and ancillary equipment of digital cellular radio telecommunications systems (GSM and DCS). ETSI EN 301 489-17 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2.4 GHz wideband transmission systems.
  • Page 78 Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body. ****************************************************************************************************************************...

  • Page 79: Glossary

    Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary Glossary 2G: Second-generation mobile networking technology. Represents a switchover from analog to digital; most 2G networks use GSM. 3G: Third-generation mobile networking technology that enables simultaneous transfer of voice and non-voice data; most 3G networks use WCDMA. 3.5G: A more recent standard of mobile networking technology;...
  • Page 80 Appendix C: Important Safety Information and Glossary Kbps (Kilobits per second): A data flow measure; 1024 bits/second. LAN (Local Area Network): A data network with limited range but good bandwidth. Mbps (Megabits per second): A data flow measure; 1,048,576 bits/second. LTE (Long Term Evolution): High-speed mobile communication standard based on the GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA network technologies.

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