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Wireless Router • User Manual OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER-ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK, VIRUS INFECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER, HIKVISION WILL PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED. ● YOU AGREE TO USE THIS PRODUCT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, AND YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS TO THE APPLICABLE LAW.
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Wireless Router • User Manual Applicable Models This manual is applicable to wireless router. Symbol Conventions The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Symbol Description Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results.
Wiring Please refer to the Quick Start Guide in the packing box, or click https://enpinfodata.hikvision.com/analysisQR/showQR/c920eea8 to view Quick Start Guide video. Wired Mode The wired mode is applicable to PC. The device can be activated through Ethernet cable connection.
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Wireless Router • User Manual Activation Page Click Start. The system will automatically detect device network connection. Device Connection The system will detect the Internet Access Mode automatically, or you can select it manually. Internet Access Mode DHCP: It is recommended to select this mode. Dynamic IP address will be allocated automatically.
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Wireless Router • User Manual PPPoE: You can select this mode if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) has provided a broadband account and password, or if you are going to use a new router to replace the old one. ...
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Wireless Router • User Manual Click Next. The router will reboot automatically after being activated. Figure 1-6 Configured It is recommended to save the password page. Wireless Mode Wireless activation mode is applicable to mobile phone and PC with wireless NIC. Check the label at the bottom of the router to get Wi-Fi Name (HIKVISION_XXXX).
Wireless Router • User Manual Login After the device is activated, the Wi-Fi password is updated and you need to reconnect to log in. Connect to the device again using the Wi-Fi password set during activation. If Wi-Fi name is changed during activation, please select the Wi-Fi network again. Refresh the activation page or enter management IP address (192.168.9.1) in the address bar, and go to login page.
Wireless Router • User Manual Chapter 2 Overview After logging in to the device, you can go to the overview page to check network connection status, number of terminals, and Wi-Fi information. Overview Quick Diagnosis If the device network connection is abnormal, you can use Quick Diagnosis to diagnose the problem.
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Wireless Router • User Manual The system can analyze the external Wi-Fi interference and link congestion of the current working channel. If the health index is lower than 100, you can optimize the current network to the optimal status through Quick Optimization. Quick Optimization Check Port Status Check port status on the right side of Overview page.
Wireless Router • User Manual Chapter 3 Terminal Management Parents can add terminals connected to router’s Wi-Fi to the list, so that family members (especially minors) can develop correct online habits. Check Terminal Information Click Terminal on the home page to view and manage online, offline, and disabled terminals. Terminal List Restrict Internet Access Click...
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Wireless Router • User Manual Speed Limit: The network speed of the current terminal can be limited. Limit Speed Internet Access Period: The time period during which the current terminal can connect to the network. Out of the set time period, the terminal can connect to Wi-Fi, but the network cannot be connected.
Wireless Router • User Manual Chapter 4 Internet Settings Wi-Fi Settings Set Wi-Fi parameters and functions, such as timed switch, quick optimization, and guest network. Click My Wi-Fi. Make sure Wi-Fi is enabled. Configure the parameters. Basic Parameter Description Parameter Description Enable Wi-Fi Enable or disable the Wi-Fi network.
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Wireless Router • User Manual Enable Dual-Frequency in One Disable Dual-Frequency in One Click Save.
Wireless Router • User Manual Go More→Wi-Fi Settings→Advanced Wi-Fi Settings. Configure the parameters. Advanced Parameter Description Parameter Description 2.4/5 G Wireless Wireless signal is used as a data channel of transmission medium. Wireless Channel If Auto is selected, the router will select an optimal channel Settings according to the surrounding environment.
Wireless Router • User Manual Advanced Settings Click Save. Set a period during when the Wi-Fi will be disabled automatically. Go More→Wi-Fi Settings→Scheduled Wi-Fi On/Off. Check Enable. Select Start Time and End Time. Select Repeat Time (Monday to Sunday).
Wireless Router • User Manual Timed Wi-Fi Click Save. Before enabling this function, check if the router system time is correct. Set a Wi-Fi network for guests, which can guarantee host network data and information security, and also meet the network needs of guests. Go More→Wi-Fi Settings→Guest Network.
Wireless Router • User Manual If you don’t set a Guest Network Password, the Guest Network will be available without a password. Before enabling, check if router is connected. Otherwise, the function cannot take effect. Set Guest Network Broadband Settings Go My Broadband→Basic Settings to set router working mode.
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Wireless Router • User Manual Internet Access Method Description Method Description DHCP The router will automatically get IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS and other information. You do not need to configure. If static DNS is enabled, you need to enter the preferred DNS information.
Wireless Router • User Manual Wireless Repeater Mode Click Scan to select the network to expand the signal range and enter the Wi-Fi password. (Optional) Click Add Manually to enter the network name and password to expand the signal range. Add Manually Click Save.
Wireless Router • User Manual Data Package MTU: Set the maximum transmission unit (MTU). The default value is 1480 in PPPoE mode, 1500 in DHCP and Set Static IP Manually mode. MAC Address Cloning: It can solve the broadband limit and enable router to share network.
Wireless Router • User Manual Go More→Network Settings→DHCP Server Settings. Parameter Description Parameter Description Start/End IP of Address Pool The start/end address of the IP address automatically allocated by DHCP server. DHCP address pool IP address should be in the same network segment as LAN port IP address.
Wireless Router • User Manual Bind IP address to terminal MAC address, and distribute fixed IP address to terminal device. It can ensure that users’ valid IP address is not misappropriated or abused, and can also be protected from ARP attack. Go More→Network Settings→Bind IP and MAC.
Wireless Router • User Manual IPv6-LAN Configuration Enabling UPNP (UniversalPlugandPlay, general plug-and-play), the internal network host can request the router to map the port automatically through the UPNP protocol. When using software such as P2P that supports UPNP protocol, the download speed can be increased to improve network stability.
Wireless Router • User Manual Go More→Network Settings→VPN. Click ADD and enter required information to add VPN. Add VPN Support to select L2TP or PPTP as protocol type. Click Save. (Optional) Shunt by Intelligent VPN allows to connect the selected server or device's data diversion to the VPN channel.
Wireless Router • User Manual at the same time, the LAN side needs to specify the corresponding VLAN ID for the business in order to obtain the IP address. Go More→Network Settings→VLAN. Enable VLAN. Select your ISP Profile. The Internet VLAN ID will be set by defaults unless you choose MANUAL as your ISP.
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Wireless Router • User Manual Go More→Network Settings→Auto Select WAN Port to disable this function, the WAN port will be fixed to network port 1. Auto Select WAN Port Reconnect the Ethernet cable to port 1 if you disable this function.
Wireless Router • User Manual Chapter 5 Router Management Device Information Click More→Basic Information to view basic device information and network information. Basic Information: View device model, serial No., system version, and customize device name. Basic Information Network Information: Check device network IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server information.
Wireless Router • User Manual NTP Time Sync Support configuring the start and end times of daylight saving time (DST). After being turned on, once the system time reaches the start time of DST, it will shift back by 1 hour; once the system time reaches the end time of DST, it will offset forward by 1 hour.
Wireless Router • User Manual Security Settings Select More→Security Settings to configure router security. The firewall is a safety barrier between the Internet and the home LAN. After the firewall is enabled, the device will filter the data entering the LAN from the Internet to avoid network attacks from external networks, thus protecting the security of internal network users and data.
Wireless Router • User Manual Add Port Mapping After the remote web function is enabled, the device can be managed by inputting the WAN port IP of the router through the HTTPS protocol. Once enabled, there is a risk of being attacked by hackers, and long-term activation is not recommended.
Wireless Router • User Manual System Maintenance Select More→System Maintenance to upgrade, backup, restore the device to factory, log, etc. Select More→System Maintenance→Software Upgrade. Auto Upgrade The function is enabled by default. After Auto Upgrade is enabled, every day from 2:00 to 5:30 in the morning, when the WAN port traffic is less than a certain threshold and a new version is detected, the device will automatically upgrade to the new version.
Wireless Router • User Manual Scheduled Restart The status is disabled by default. After Scheduled Restart is enabled, the device will automatically restart every day from 3:00 to 5:00 in the morning when the WAN port traffic is less than a certain threshold.
Wireless Router • User Manual Select More→System Maintenance→Logs to manage logs. Log Management Click Export to export the log information of the device to the local computer. The exported log file is only available for viewing and using by maintenance personnel. Select More→System Maintenance→Diagnose.
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