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5G NR Antenna Installation ..............37 Chapter 3. Preparation ......................38 Requirements ......................38 Setting TCP/IP on your PC ..................39 Planet Smart Discovery Utility .................. 46 Chapter 4. Web-based Management .................. 48 Introduction ......................48 Logging in to the VPN Router .................. 48 Main Web Page ......................
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Network ........................79 4.5.1 Priority ....................81 4.5.2 WAN ....................... 82 4.5.3 WAN Advanced ..................84 4.5.4 LAN ......................85 4.5.5 Multi-Subnet ................... 86 4.5.6 VLAN ...................... 87 4.5.7 UPnP ...................... 88 4.5.8...
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.9.2 AP Search .................... 134 4.9.3 AP Management .................. 135 4.9.4 AP Group Management ............... 137 4.9.5 SSID Profile ..................138 4.9.6 Radio 2.4G Profile ................139 4.9.7 Radio 5G Profile .................. 140 4.9.8...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 1.1 Package Contents The package should contain the following: VPN Router x 1 Quick Installation Guide (QR code) x 1 Power Cord x 1 Rubber Feet x 4 ...
The demand for information security has become the primary concern for the enterprises. To fulfill this demand, PLANET has launched the VR-300 series VPN Security Router, an all-in-one appliance that carries several main categories across your network security deployments: Cyber security, SPI firewall security protection, policy auditing (Content Filtering, VPN Tunnel and MAC/IP Filtering), AP controller, captive portal, RADIUS and easy management (Setup Wizard, DHCP Server and Dashboard).
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Built-in Unique PoE Functions for Powered Devices Management (PoE model only) The VR-300 series is capable of having a maximum of up to 120 watts of power output and can deliver up to 36W for each port. It also features the following special PoE management functions: ...
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PD Alive Check (PoE model only) The VR-300 series can be configured to monitor connected PD status in real time via ping action. Once the PD stops working and responding, the VR-300 series will resume the PoE port power and bring the PD back to work.
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HTTPS web and SNMP management interfaces. With the built-in web-based management interface, the VR-300 series offers an easy-to-use, platform independent management and configuration facility. The VR-300 series supports SNMP and it can be managed via any management software based on the standard SNMP protocol.
VR-300 series to support outbound load balancing and WAN fail-over features. Furthermore, the VR-300 series can connect dual IPv4/v6 WANs with up to two different ISPs and supports many popular security features including Content Filtering to block specific URL feature that can automatically resolve the IP address corresponding to all.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series The VR-300 series has link redundancy, MAC/IP filtering, outbound load balancing, QoS and many more functions to make the entire network system better. It creates a stable and qualified VPN security connection for many important applications such as VoIP, video conferencing and data transmission.
High Availability, AP Controller, Captive Portal and RADIUS Compliant with the IEEE 802.3at PoE+ with PD alive check and schedule management Planet Universal Network Management System and CloudViewer app supported Hardware 5 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 ports ...
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series VR-300W6A and VR-300PW6A Features 2.4GHz (802.11b/g/n/ax) and 5GHz (802.11a/n/ac/ax) selectable dual band for carrying high load traffic 4T4R MIMO technology for enhanced throughput and coverage Provides multiple adjustable transmit power control ...
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Setup wizard Dashboard for real-time system overview Supported access by HTTP or HTTPS Auto reboot PLANET NMS System and Smart Discovery Utility for deployment management PLANET CloudViewer app for real-time monitoring - 17 -...
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 11AX Wireless Models VR-300W6, VR-300W6A, VR-300PW6, VR-300PW6A Product VR-300W6 VR-300W6A VR-300PW6 VR-300PW6A Hardware Specifications 1 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 port WAN Ethernet (Port-5) 4 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 Ethernet ports; LAN Ethernet Port-4 supports LAN/WAN mode USB Port 1 USB 2.0 port for system configuration backup and restoration...
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series DFS: 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140 Europe ETSI: Non-DFS: 36, 40, 44, 48, 149,153,157,161,165 DFS: 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140 5GHz channel list may vary in different countries according to their regulations.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 11AC Wireless Models VR-300W5, VR-300PW5 Product VR-300W5 VR-300PW5 Hardware Specifications 1 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 port WAN Ethernet (Port-5) 4 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 Ethernet ports; LAN Ethernet Port-4 supports LAN/WAN mode USB Port 1 USB 2.0 port for system configuration backup and restoration...
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 5GHz Non-DFS: 36, 40, 44, 48, 149,153,157,161,165 DFS: 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 132, 136, 140 Europe ETSI: Non-DFS: 36, 40, 44, 48 DFS: 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140 5GHz channel list may vary in different countries according to their regulations.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Power 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz, auto-sensing Requirements Power Max. 6.4 watts/21.82 BTU (No Loading) Consumption / Max. 9.5 watts/32.39 BTU (Full loading) Dissipation 1508g Weight Dimensions (W x D 330 x 155 x 44 mm, 1U height...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Chapter 2. Hardware Introduction 2.1 Physical Descriptions Front View VR-300 VR-300F VR-300W5 VR-300W6A VR-300W6 LAN Per 10/100/1000Mbps PoE Port (Ports 1 to 4) Color Function To indicate the port is running at 1000Mbps or 100Mbps or Lights.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series WAN Per 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Port (Ports 4 to 5) Color Function To indicate the port is running at 1000Mbps or 100Mbps or Lights. 10Mbps and successfully established LNK/ACT Green To indicate that the router is actively sending or receiving data over Blinks: that port.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series LAN Per 10/100/1000Mbps PoE Port (Ports 1 to 4) Color Function To indicate the port is running at 1000Mbps or 100Mbps or 10Mbps and Lights. successfully established LNK/ACT Green To indicate that the router is actively sending or receiving data over that Blinks: port.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series LAN Per 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Port (Ports 1 to 5) Color Function To indicate the port is running at 1000Mbps, 100Mbps or 10Mbps and Lights successfully established LNK/ACT Green To indicate that the router is actively sending or receiving data over that Blink port.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series VR-300PW5 and VR-300PW6A VR-300PW6 VR-300FW-NR Interface For compatibility with electrical outlet standard in most areas of the world, the device’s power supply automatically adjusts to line power in the range of 100-240V AC and 50/60Hz.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 2.2 Hardware Installation To install the VR-300 Series on desktop, simply follow the following steps: 2.2.1 Wireless Antennas Installation Step 1: For wireless models, fasten the 2.4G/5G antennas to the 2.4G/5G antenna connectors. And you can bend the antennas to fit your actual needs.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Step 5: Connect your VPN Router to internet. Connect one end of a standard network cable to the WAN port (port 5) on the front panel of the VPN router. Connect the other end of the cable to the xDSL/x PON modem/ONU LAN port or an upper layer port to outer network layer.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 2.2.2 SIM Card Installation For VR-300FW-NR only A. Insert an ejector pin into the yellow button next to the tray to loosen the tray. B. Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot. Place the SIM card on the tray with the gold- colored contacts facing upwards.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 2.2.3 5G NR Antenna Installation For VR-300FW-NR only Step 1: Connect 5G NR antennas to the 5G NR antenna extender. - 37 -...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Chapter 3. Preparation Before getting into the device’s web UI, user has to check the network setting and configure PC’s IP address. 3.1 Requirements User is able to confirm the following items before configuration: 1.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 3.2 Setting TCP/IP on your PC The default IP address of the VPN router is 192.168.1.1, and the DHCP Server is on. Please set the IP address of the connected PC as DHCP client, and the PC will get IP address automatically from the VPN router.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 2. Click "Change adapter settings". 3. Right-click on the Local Area Connection and select Properties. - 40 -...
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties or directly double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). - 41 -...
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 5. Select "Use the following IP address" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically", and then click the “OK” button. - 42 -...
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Windows 10 If you are using Windows 10, please refer to the following: 1. In the search box on the taskbar, type “View network connections”, and then select View network connections at the top of the list.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 2. Right-click on the Local Area Connection and select Properties. 3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties or directly double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). - 44 -...
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4. Select "Use the following IP address" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically", and then click the “OK” button. - 45 -...
VR-300 series 3.3 Planet Smart Discovery Utility For easily listing the router in your Ethernet environment, the search tool -- Planet Smart Discovery Utility -- is an ideal solution. The following installation instructions are to guide you to running the Planet Smart Discovery Utility.
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3. To click the “Control Packet Force Broadcast” function, it allows you to assign a new setting value to the device under a different IP subnet address. 4. Press the “Connect to Device” button and the Web login screen appears. Press the “Exit” button to shut down the Planet Smart Discovery Utility. - 47 -...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Chapter 4. Web-based Management This chapter provides setup details of the device’s Web-based Interface. 4.1 Introduction The device can be configured with your Web browser. Before configuring, please make sure your PC is under the same IP segment with the device.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series The SSIDs are designed for wireless models: VR-300W5, VR-300PW5, VR-300W6A, VR-300PW6A, VR-300W6, VR-300PW6, VR-300FW-NR The browser prompts you for the login credentials. The following step is based on the firmware version of August of 2024 or after.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.3 Main Web Page After a successful login, the main web page appears. The web main page displays the web panel, main menu, function menu, and the main information in the center.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series ■ Main Menu The main menu displays the product name, function menu, and main information in the center. Via the Web management, the administrator can set up the device by selecting the functions listed in the...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.4 System Use the System menu items to display and configure basic administrative details of the router. The System menu shown in Figure 4-5 provides the following features to configure and monitor system.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Connection Status Display the DHCP client table and the ARP table SFP Module Information Display the physical or operational status of an SFP module via the SFP Module Information page (VR-300F and VR-300FP...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.4.1 Setup Wizard The Wizard will guide the user to configuring the router easily and quickly. There are different procedures in different operation modes. According to the operation mode you switch to, please follow...
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Object Description IP Address Enter the IP address of your router. The default is 192.168.1.1. An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally Subnet Mask use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Step 4: WAN Interface The router supports two access modes on the WAN side shown in Figure 4-8 Figure 4-8: Setup Wizard – WAN 1 Configuration Figure 4-9: Setup Wizard – WAN 2 Configurations...
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Mode 1 -- Static IP Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port’s IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter the IP Address, Netmask, Default Gateway and DNS Server provided to you by your ISP.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Mode 2 -- DHCP Client Select DHCP Client to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP. The setup is shown Figure 4-11. Figure 4-11: WAN Interface Setup – DHCP Setup Step 5: Wireless Setting...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Object Description 2.4G Wireless Status Allows user to enable or disable 2.4G Wi-Fi Wireless Name (SSID) It is the wireless network name. The default 2.4G SSID is “PLANET_2.4G”. Hide SSID Allows user to enable or disable SSID Bandwidth Select the operating channel width, “20MHz”...
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Object Description The SPI Firewall prevents attack and improper access to network SPI Firewall resources. The default configuration is enabled. SYN Flood is a popular attack way. DoS and DDoS are TCP protocols.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Step 7: Setup Completed The page will show the summary of LAN, WAN and Security settings as shown below. Figure : Setup Wizard – Setup Completed Object Description Finish Press this button to save and apply changes.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.4.2 Dashboard The dashboard provides an overview of system information including connection, port, and system status as shown in Figure 4-14. Figure 4-14: Dashboard WAN/LAN Connection Status Object Description The status means WAN is connected to Internet and LAN is connected.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Port Status Object Description Ethernet port is in use. Ethernet port is not in use. USB port is in use. USB port is not in use. Wireless Status Object Description Wireless is in use.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series LTE/NR Status Object Description SIM signal 5G signal 4G signal 3G signal Download Download data rate of SIM Upload Upload data rate of SIM Total Total data rate of SIM...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.4.3 System Status This page displays system information as shown in Figure 4-15. - 65 -...
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Figure 4-15: Status - 66 -...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.4.4 System Service This page displays system service information as shown below. Figure: System Service - 67 -...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.4.5 Statistics This page displays the number of packets that pass through the router on the WAN and LAN. The statistics are shown in Figure 4-16. Figure 4-16: Statistics - 68 -...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.4.6 Connection Status The page shows the DHCP Table and ARP Table. The status is shown in Figure 4-17. Figure 4-17: Connection Status - 69 -...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.4.7 SFP Module Information This page shows the operational status, such as the transceiver type, speed, wavelength, optical output power, optical input power, temperature, laser bias current and transceiver supply voltage in real time.
VR-300 series 4.4.8 High Availability High Availability (HA) is a system redundancy where two routers of VR-300 series can be set up in a master/slave configuration. The master router provides the Internet connection but, in case hardware or WAN connectivity fails, the slave (backup) router automatically will take over Internet connection. It provides redundant hardware and software that make the system available despite failures.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.4.9 RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) is a security authentication client/server protocol that supports authentication, authorization and accounting. The RADIUS server page is shown in Figure 4-20. Figure 4-20: RADIUS Server...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.4.10 Captive Portal Captive portal service gives the ability to organize a public (or guest) Wi-Fi zone with user authorization. A captive portal is the authorization page that forcibly redirects users who connect to the public network before accessing the Internet.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.4.11 SNMP This page provides SNMP setting of the router as shown in Figure 4-23. Figure 4-23: SNMP Object Description Enable SNMP Disable or enable the SNMP function. The default configuration is enabled.
VR-300 series 4.4.12 NMS The VR-300 series can support both NMS controller and CloudViewer Server for remote management. PLANET's NMS Controller is a Network Management System that can monitor all kinds of deployed network devices, such as managed switches, media converters, routers, smart APs, VoIP phones, IP cameras, etc., compliant with the SNMP Protocol, ONVIF Protocol and PLANET Smart Discovery...
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series The CloudViewer Server – Internet screens in Figure 4-26 appear. Figure 4-26 CloudViewer Server – Internet Configuration Page Object Description Email The email registered on CloudViewer Server Password The password of your CloudViewer account ...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.4.13 Remote Syslog This page provides remote syslog setting as shown below. Figure : Connection Status Object Description Enable Controls whether remote syslog is enabled Syslog Server IP Indicates the IPv4 host address of syslog server ...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.5 Network The Network function provides WAN, LAN and network configuration of the router as shown in Figure 4-27. Figure 4-27: Network Menu Object Description Allows setting WAN Priority interface. Priority Allows setting WAN interface.
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Disable or enable the IGMP function. IGMP The default configuration is disabled. IPv6 Allows setting IPv6 WAN interface. DHCP Allows setting DHCP Server. Allows setting DDNS and PLANET DDNS. DDNS MAC Address Allows setting WAN MAC Address Clone. Clone - 80 -...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.5.1 Priority This page provides WAN priority setting as shown below. Figure: Priority Object Description Auto: WAN Ethernet is first priority and second priority is NR/LTE. The default is auto. WAN Priority ...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.5.2 WAN This page is used to configure the parameters for Internet network which connects to the WAN port of the router as shown in Figure 4-28. Here you may select the access method by clicking the item value of WAN access type.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Object Description Please select the corresponding WAN Access Type for the Internet, and fill out the correct parameters from your local ISP in the fields which appear below. Select Static IP Address if all the Internet ports’ IP information is provided to you by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.5.3 WAN Advanced This page is used to configure the advanced parameters for Internet area network which connects to the WAN port of your router as shown in Figure 4-29. Here you may change the setting for Load Balance Weight, Detect Interval, Detect Link Up Threshold, etc.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.5.4 LAN This page is used to configure the parameters for local area network which connects to the LAN port of your router as shown in Figure 4-30. Here you may change the settings for IP address, subnet mask, DHCP, etc.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.5.6 VLAN Please refer to the following sections for the details as shown below. Figure: VLAN Configuration - 87 -...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.5.7 UPnP Please refer to the following sections for the details as shown below. Figure: VLAN Configuration - 88 -...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.5.8 Routing Please refer to the following sections for the details as shown in Figures 4-31 and Figure 4-31: Routing table Figure 4-32: Routing setup Routing tables contain a list of IP addresses. Each IP address identifies a remote router (or other network gateway) that the local router is configured to recognize.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Object Description The gateway is the router or host’s IP address to which packet was Gateway sent. It must be the same network segment with the WAN or LAN port. Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transmit out of Interface the router when this route is used.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.5.9 RIP Please refer to the following sections for the details as shown below. Figure: OSPF Configuration table - 91 -...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.5.10 OSPF Please refer to the following sections for the details as shown below. Figure: Routing table - 92 -...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.5.11 IGMP Please refer to the following sections for the details as shown below. Figure: Routing table - 93 -...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.5.12 IPv6 This page is used to configure parameter for IPv6 internet network which connects to WAN port of the router as shown in Figure 4-33. It allows you to enable IPv6 function and set up the parameters of the router’s WAN.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Object Description Connection Type Select IPv6 WAN type either by using DHCP or Static. IPv6 Address Enter the WAN IPv6 address. Subnet Prefix Length Enter the subnet prefix length. Default Gateway Enter the default gateway of the WAN port.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.5.13 DHCP The DHCP service allows you to control the IP address configuration of all your network devices. When a client (host or other device such as networked printer, etc.) joins your network it will automatically get a valid IP address from a range of addresses and other settings from the DHCP service.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Object Description WINS Input a WINS server if needed. Set the time for using one assigned IP. After the lease time, the Lease Time DHCP client will need to get new IP addresses from the router.
PLANET Easy DDNS PLANET Easy DDNS is an easy way to help user to get your Domain Name with just one click. You can just log in to the Web Management Interface of your devices, say, your router, and check the DDNS menu and just enable it.
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Note that please first register with the DDNS service and set up the domain name of your choice to begin using it. When the PLANET DDNS service is activated, user is able to select to enable or disable Easy DDNS.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.5.15 MAC Address Clone Clone or change the MAC address of the WAN interface. The setup is shown in Figure 4-36. Figure 4-36: MAC Address Clone Object Description Clone WAN MAC Set the function as enable or disable.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.6 Cellular The Cellular menu provides LTE/NR related functions as shown in Figure 4-6-1. Please refer to the following sections for the details. Figure 4-6-1: Cellular menu Object Description Allows setting LTE/NR configuration.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.6.1 LTE/NR Configuration This page provides LTE/NR configuration as shown in Figure 4-6-2. Figure 4-6-2: LTE/NR configuration Object Description Indicates what kind of LTE will be used. Possible modes are: Auto: Automatically connect the possible band.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.6.2 LTE/NR Advanced This page provides LTE/NR advanced configuration as shown in Figure 4-6-3. Figure 4-6-3: LTE/NR advanced Object Description Current SIM Card Display which SIM slot is using. Disable: SIM gets connection even it is in roaming state.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Object Description SIM PIN Configure PIN code to unlock SIM PIN. Confirmed SIM PIN Confirm PIN code. APN can be input by user or the system.. Username The username can be input by user or the system.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.6.3 LTE/NR Status This page displays LTE/NR status as shown in Figure 4-6-4. Figure 4-6-4: LTE/NR status - 105 -...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.7 Security The Security menu provides Firewall, Access Filtering and other functions as shown in Figure 4-37. Please refer to the following sections for the details. Figure 4-37: Security menu Object Description Firewall Allows setting DoS (Denial of Service) protection as enable.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.7.1 Firewall A "Denial-of-Service" (DoS) attack is characterized by an explicit attempt by hackers to prevent legitimate users of a service from using that service. The router can prevent specific DoS attacks as...
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Object Description The SPI Firewall prevents attack and improper access to network SPI Firewall resources. The default configuration is enabled. SYN Flood is a popular attack way. DoS and DDoS are TCP protocols.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.7.2 MAC Filtering Entries in this table are used to restrict certain types of data packets from your local network or Internet through the router. Use of such filters can be helpful in securing or restricting your local...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.7.3 IP Filtering IP Filtering is used to deny LAN users from accessing the public IP address on internet as shown in Figure 4-40. To begin blocking access to an IP address, enable IP Filtering and enter the IP address of the web site you wish to block.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Object Description Destination IP Address Input the IP address of web site which you want to block. Anywhere (of destination Check the box if you want to control all web sites, meaning the IP Address) LAN user can’t visit any web site.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.7.4 Web Filtering Web filtering is used to deny LAN users from accessing the internet as shown in Figure 4-42. Block those URLs which contain keywords listed below. Figure 4-42: Web Filtering...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.7.5 Port Forwarding Entries in this table allow you to automatically redirect common network services to a specific machine behind the NAT firewall as shown in Figure 4-44. These settings are only necessary if you wish to host some sort of server like a web server or mail server on the private local network behind your Router's NAT firewall.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Object Description the service. If the service uses a single port number, enter it in both the start and finish fields. Virtual Server IP Address Enter the local IP address. Enter local ports you want to control. For TCP and UDP Services,...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.7.6 QoS Please refer to the following sections for the details as shown below. - 118 -...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.7.7 DMZ A Demilitarized Zone is used to provide Internet services without sacrificing unauthorized access to its local private network as shown in Figure 4-46.Typically, the DMZ host contains devices accessible to Internet traffic, such as Web (HTTP) servers, FTP servers, SMTP (e-mail) servers and DNS servers.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.8 VPN To obtain a private and secure network link, the router is capable of establishing VPN connections. When used in combination with remote client authentication, it links the business’ remote sites and users, conveniently providing the enterprise with an encrypted network communication method.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.8.1 IPSec IPSec (IP Security) is a generic standardized VPN solution. IPSec must be implemented in the IP stack which is part of the kernel. Since IPSec is a standardized protocol, it is compatible with most vendors that implement IPSec.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Object Description IPSec Tunnel Enable Check the box to enable the function. Tunnel Name Enter any words for recognition. This is only available for host-to-host connections and it specifies to which interface the host is connecting.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 3. SHA1: The SHA1 is a revision of SHA. It has improved the shortcomings of SHA. By producing summary hash values, it can achieve an algorithm up to 160 bits. 4. SHA2: Either 256, 384 or 512 can be chosen 5.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.8.2 GRE This section assists you in setting the GRE Tunnel as shown in Figure 4-50. Figure 4-50: GRE Object Description GRE Tunnel Set the function as enable or disable. Add GRE Tunnel Go to the Add GRE Tunnel page to add a new tunnel.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 1. LAN. 2. WAN 1. 3. WAN 2. Input the IP address of the remote host. For instance, "210.66.1.10”. Peer WAN IP Address The remote subnet in CIDR notation. For instance, "210.66.1.0/24”.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.8.3 PPTP Server Use the IP address and the scope option needs to match the far end of the PPTP server; its goal is to use the PPTP channel technology, and establish Site-to-Site VPN where the channel can have equally good results from different methods with IPSec.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Set the authentication as enable or disable. MSCHAP v2 When the PPTP client connects to the PPTP server, it will assign the DNS server IP address to client. When the PPTP client connects to the PPTP server, it will assign the WINS WINS server IP address to client.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.8.4 L2TP Server This section assists you in setting the L2TP Server as shown in Figure 4-53. Figure 4-53: L2TP Server Object Description L2TP Server Set the function as enable or disable.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Object Description Enter a pass phrase. Preshare Key Create the username and password for the VPN client. User and Password Main. Connection Type Aggressive. It provides the way to create the SA between two PCs. The SA can access the encoding between two PCs, and the IT administrator can assign to which key size or Preshare Key and algorithm to use.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.8.5 SSL VPN This section assists you in setting the SSL Server as shown in Figure 4-54. Figure 4-54: SSL Server Object Description Set the function as enable or disable. SSL VPN Server Set a port for the SSL Service.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.8.6 VPN Connection This page shows the VPN connection status as shown in Figure 4-55. Figure 4-55: VPN Connection Status Object Description Click the IPSec/GRE/…/SSL VPN bookmark to check the current VPN Connection connection status.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.9 AP Control The AP Control menu provides the following features for managing the system as Figure 4-56 shown below: Figure 4-56: AP Control Menu Object Description Preference Edit region, RO community, RW community...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.9.1 Preference On this page, you can choose the device region of FCC or ETSI. Then edit RO community and RW community for public or private use. Select Apply or Reset. Note: Device of FCC and device of ETIS cannot be shown at the same time.
On this page, you can add new APs to your AP Control System. Follow the steps: Step 1. Press the Search button to discover PLANET devices. Step 2. Wait for a while and the choose which AP you want to add to.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.9.3 AP Management On this page, you can manage your APs, including checking AP online status, configuring AP (IP address, Mask, SSID and Radio profile), rebooting AP, firmware update, and deleting AP in the AP Control system.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Mouse-click in a sequential order: LED blink-> LED off-> LED on Note: 1. To configure multiple APs one at a time, select multiple APs and then choose one of the action icons on the top of the page. The "Link" action is not allowed for multiple APs.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.9.4 AP Group Management On the AP Group Management page, you can create AP group and control one or more AP groups. Action: Object Description Add new group: Click it to add an AP group...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.9.5 SSID Profile On the SSID profile configuration page, enter the value that you preferred and then click “Apply” to save the profile Action: Object Description Add new profile: Click it to add a new profile.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.9.6 Radio 2.4G Profile On the Radio profile configuration page, enter the value that you preferred and then click “Apply” to save the profile. Action: Object Description Add new profile: Click it to add a new profile.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.9.7 Radio 5G Profile On the Radio profile configuration page, enter the value that you preferred and then click “Apply” to save the profile. Action: Object Description Add new profile: Click it to add a new profile.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.9.8 Statistics AP Status On this page, you can observe the current configuration of all managed APs. Filter: You can filter the AP list by entering the keyword in the field next to the magnifier icon. The keyword should be in any context that belongs to the fields of this page.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.9.9 Statistics Active Clients On this page, you can observe the statuses of all associated clients including traffic statistics, transmission speed and RSSI signal strength. Filter: You can filter the search result by entering the keywords in the field next to the magnifier icon.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.9.10 Map It On this page you can add managed APs to the actual position against the floor map. This is convenient to user to view and adjust the actual deployment by reference to its real transmission power and channel allocation.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.9.11 Upload Map On this page, the system allows you to upload your floor map to the system. Note: The system allows user to upload up to 10 floor maps. - 144 -...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.10 Power over Ethernet The PoE menu provides the following features for managing the system. Object Description PoE Configuration Allows to centralize management of PoE power for PDs. PoE Status Displays the current PoE usage.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.10.1 PoE Configuration This section allows the user to inspect and configure the current PoE configuration setting. Object Description System PoE Admin Allows user to enable or disable PoE function. It will cause all of Mode PoE ports to supply or not to supply power.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Device Class Displays the class of the PD attached to the port, as established by the classification process. Class 0 is the default for PDs. The PD is powered based on PoE Class level if the system is working in Classification mode.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.10.3 PoE Schedule This page allows the user to define PoE schedule and scheduled power recycling. Please press the Add New Rule button to start setting PoE Schedule function. You have to set PoE schedule to profile and then go back to PoE Port Configuration, and select “Schedule”...
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Reboot Enable Allows user to enable or disable the whole PoE port reboot by PoE reboot schedule. Please note that if you want PoE schedule and PoE reboot schedule to work at the same time, please use this function, and don’t use Reboot Only function.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.10.4 PD Alive Check The VPN Router can be configured to monitor connected PD’s status in real-time via ping action. Once the PD stops working and without response, the PoE Switch is going to restart PoE port power, and bring the PD back to work.
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Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Syslog. Reboot Time This column allows user to set the PoE device rebooting time as (30~180s) there are so many kinds of PoE devices on the market and they have a different rebooting time.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.11 Wireless The Wireless menu provides the following features for managing the system Object Description 2.4G Wi-Fi Allow to configure 2.4G Wi-Fi. 5G Wi-Fi Allow to configure 5G Wi-Fi. MAC ACL Allow to configure MAC ACL.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.11.1 2.4G Wi-Fi This page allows the user to define 2.4G Wi-Fi. Object Description Wireless Status Allows user to enable or disable 2.4G Wi-Fi Wireless Name (SSID) It is the wireless network name. The default 2.4G SSID is “PLANET_2.4G”...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.11.2 5G Wi-Fi This page allows the user to define 5G Wi-Fi. Object Description Wireless Status Allows user to enable or disable 5G Wi-Fi Wireless Name (SSID) It is the wireless network name. The default 5G SSID is “PLANET_5G”...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.11.3 MAC ACL This page allows the user to define MAC ACL. Object Description Active Allows the devices to pass in the rule Device Name Set an allowed device name MAC Address Set an allowed device MAC address Press the “Add”...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.11.4 Wi-Fi Advanced This page allows the user to define advanced setting of Wi-Fi. Object Description 2.4G Mode 11AC: Select 802.11B/G or 802.11N/G 11AX: Select 802.11B/G or 802.11N/G or 802.11AX 5G Mode 11AC: Select 802.11A or 802.11AN or 802.11AC...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.11.6 Connection Status This page shows the host names and MAC address of all the clients in your network Object Description Name Display the host name of connected clients. MAC Address Display the MAC address of connected clients.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.12 Maintenance The Maintenance menu provides the following features for managing the system Object Description Allows changing the login username and password. Administrator Allows setting Date & Time function. Date & Time Save/Restore Export the router’s configuration to local or USB sticker.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.12.1 Administrator To ensure the router's security is secure, you will be asked for your password when you access the router's Web-based utility. The default user name and password are "admin". This page will allow you to modify the user name and passwords.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.12.2 Date and Time This section assists you in setting the system time of the router. You are able to either select to set the time and date manually or automatically obtain the GMT time from Internet as shown in Figure 4-49.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.12.3 Saving/Restoring Configuration This page shows the status of the configuration. You may save the setting file to either USB storage or PC and load the setting file from USB storage or PC as...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.12.4 Upgrading Firmware This page provides the firmware upgrade of the route. Object Description Choose File Press the button to select the firmware. Upgrade Press the button to upgrade firmware to system.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Reboot / Reset 4.12.5 This page enables the device to be rebooted from a remote location. Once the Reboot button is pressed, users have to re-log in the Web interface as Figure 4-52...
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series 4.12.6 Diagnostics The page allows you to issue ICMP PING packets to troubleshoot IP connectivity issues. After you press “Ping”, ICMP packets are transmitted, and the sequence number and roundtrip time are displayed upon reception of a reply.
Enterprise 5-Port 10/100/1000T VPN Security Router VR-300 series Appendix A: DDNS Application Configuring PLANET DDNS steps: Step 1: Visit DDNS provider’s web site and register an account if you do not have one yet. For example, register an account at https://planetddns.com...
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