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Page 1: User Manual
AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router User Manual AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router User Manual PN 613-001217 Rev. A... - Page 2 Allied Telesis, Inc. be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits, arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained herein, even if Allied Telesis, Inc. has been advised of, known, or should have known, the possibility of such damages.
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Page 3: Safety Notice
AFETY OTICE Do not open service or change any component. Only qualified technicians are allowed to service the equipment. Observe safety precautions to avoid electric shock Check voltage before connecting to the power supply. Connecting to the wrong voltage will damage the equipment. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES THE PRODUCT AND THE SOFTWARES WITHIN ARE PROVIDED "AS IS,"... -
Page 4: Electrical Safety And Emissions Standards
LECTRICAL AFETY AND This product meets the following standards. U.S. Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 5 AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router User Manual This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Preface ... 1 Purpose of This Manual ... 1 How This Manual is Organized ... 1 Document Conventions ... 1 Contacting Allied Telesis ... 2 Online Support ... 2 Email and Telephone Support ... 2 Warranty ... 2 Where to Find Web-based Guides ... 2 Returning Products ... - Page 7 The Wireless Router Cannot Connect to the Internet Correctly ... 55 Resetting Factory Default Configuration ... 55 Appendix A: Technical Specifications ... 56 Physical Specifications ... 56 Environmental Specifications ... 56 Power Specifications... 56 Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ... 56 Appendix B: Radio Bands ...
- Page 8 IGURES Figure 1: Top and Back panels ... 3 Figure 2: Location of the Antenna Connectors ... 7 Figure 3: Connecting Antennas ... 7 Figure 4: Attaching the Rubber Feet ... 8 Figure 5: Attaching the LAN Cable ... 9 Figure 6: Attaching the WAN Cable ...
- Page 9 Figure 38: System > Schedule ... 25 Figure 39: System > Schedule Settings ... 25 Figure 40: Schedule Table ... 25 Figure 41: System > Log ... 26 Figure 42: System > Monitor ... 26 Figure 43: System > Language ... 26 Figure 44: Internet >...
- Page 10 Figure 78: Firewall > URL Filter ... 44 Figure 79: URL Filter Table ... 44 Figure 80: advanced > NAT ... 44 Figure 81: Advanced > Port Mapping ... 45 Figure 82: Current Port Mapping Table ... 45 Figure 83: Advanced > Port Forwarding ... 46 Figure 84: Current Port Forwarding Table ...
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Page 11: Preface
This manual is intended for customers and/or network administrators who are responsible for installing and maintaining the AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router. How This Manual is Organized This guide contains instructions on how to install AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router. Chapter 1 Overview, describes the features, LEDs and ports on the equipment. -
Page 12: Contacting Allied Telesis
You can use the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and review answers to previously asked questions. Email and Telephone Support For Technical Support via email or telephone, refer to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis web site: http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/. Warranty... -
Page 13: Chapter 1: Overview
Chapter 1: Overview Thank you for purchasing Allied Telesis AT-WR2304N. The AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router is a wireless communications router for devices on your network. It provides continuous, high-speed access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. You administer the AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router using the AT-WR2304N web interface... -
Page 14: Leds
LEDs The Power LED on the AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router is described in Table 1. State POWER Blinking The Wireless/WPS LED is described in Table 2. Wireless/WPS The WAN LED is described in Table 3. State... -
Page 15: Chapter 2: Installation
Allied Telesis recommends that you have an Allied Telesis-certified RF specialist conduct a site survey to determine the ideal locations for all your Allied Telesis wireless network devices. To conduct a proper site survey, you need to have proper equipment and training. -
Page 16: Microwave Ovens
AT-WR2304N - IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router - User Manual Microwave Ovens Microwave ovens operate in the same frequency band as 802.11g and 802.11b radios; therefore, if you use a microwave oven within range of your wireless network, you may notice network performance degradation. -
Page 17: Figure 2: Location Of The Antenna Connectors
Unpacking the Wireless Router To unpack the AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router, perform the following procedure: Remove all components from the shipping package. Note: Store the packing material in a safe location. You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis. -
Page 18: Using The Wireless Router On A Desktop
You can try repositioning antennas until you get the best signal strength. Using the Wireless Router on a Desktop You can place the AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router on a desktop or other flat surface. To place the AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router on a desktop, perform the following procedure: Turn the router over so that the top is resting on a flat surface. -
Page 19: Connecting The Wireless Router To The Wan
Connecting the Wireless Router to the WAN To connect the AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router to the WAN, perform the following procedure: Locate another RJ45 cable, which usually is with modem. Connect one end of the cable to a modem or an existing network. -
Page 20: Figure 7: Connecting The Power Adapter
AT-WR2304N - IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router - User Manual Figure 7: Connecting the Power Adapter Verify that the Power LED is orange. If the LED is off, refer to Chapter 7: Troubleshooting. The router is now powered on and ready for the first configuration. -
Page 21: Chapter 3: Pc Setting
Chapter 3: PC Setting TCP/IP Configuration For the first configuration, please configure you PC. The following steps and screen shots maybe dissimilar in different operating systems. This manual mainly takes Microsoft Windows Vista/XP as examples. <Windows Vista > Click on “Start” In “Control Panel”, double click on “Network and Sharing Center”. -
Page 22: Figure 11: Windows Vista Local Area Connection Properties
Figure 11: Windows Vista Local Area Connection Properties In “General” tab, select both “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, and then click on “Advanced…”. Figure 12: Windows Vista TCP/IP properties In “DNS” tab, uncheck “Register this connection’s addresses in DNS” box, and then click on “OK”. -
Page 23: Figure 14: Windows Xp/2000 Local Area Connection
Figure 14: Windows XP/2000 Local Area Connection In “General” tab, select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and then click on “Properties”. Figure 15: Local Area Connection Properties In “General” tab, select both “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, and then click on “Advanced…”. Figure 16: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties In “DNS”... -
Page 24: Browser Configuration
<Mac OS 10.5/10.6 > In Macintosh category, go to “System Configuration”. Open “Network” configuration. If there is no “Network” configuration, select “Show all”. In “Network” window, select “Built-in Ethernet” in “Show”, and then go to “TCP/IP”, select “Using DHCP” in “Configure IPv4”. Click on “Apply Now”. -
Page 25: Figure 20: Ie Internet Options
Figure 20: IE Internet Options Uncheck those three boxes, and then click on “OK”. Figure 21: IE LAN Settings Click on “OK” to close all of the windows. -
Page 26: Chapter 4: Network Configuration
Chapter 4: Network Configuration First Configuration Before using the equipment correctly, you must process first configuration. Please perform the following procedure: Note: For firewall and anti-virus programs might interrupt the configuration, we suggest turning those programs off temporarily until the end of the first configuration. Open a browser (e.g. -
Page 27: Figure 25: Wizard > Static Ip
Depends on the Internet type you chose, you might be prompted for more information which is provided by you ISP. a. Static IP Address: If you are using static IP Internet service, please select this item. Figure 25: Wizard > Static IP Login Method: Select “Static IP Address”. -
Page 28: Figure 26: Wizard > Dynamic Ip Address
Figure 26: Wizard > Dynamic IP Address Login Method: Select “Dynamic IP Address”. Hostname: If your ISP does not specify this parameter, keep default value. Mac: Click on “Clone MAC Address” to get MAC address from PC. c. PPP over Ethernet: If you are using Internet service with a username and a password, please select this item. -
Page 29: Figure 29: Security Level
29. AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router will automatically offer a SSID and a key, which are necessary when you perform a wireless connection. You can change both as you need. Then click on “Next”. Figure 29: Security Level SSID: SSID is a name of wireless network for your identification. -
Page 30: Figure 30: Wireless > Secutity
Chapter 5: Security Security setting is the first thing you need to do after you build up a wireless network. To protect your network from unlawful use, please perform the following procedure. WEP encryption is compatible with most wireless devices. If you are not sure which encryption standard is suitable for all devices, please use WEP. -
Page 31: Wpa Pre-Shared Key
Hex(26 characters): Pick from 0~9, a~f, and input 26 characters as the key. Enable 802.1x Authentication: 802.1x Authentication works with RADIUS server. In this example, please uncheck this box. Click on “Apply” to save the settings. Note: To make connection successful, You must configure the wireless adapter the same setting with the wireless router. -
Page 32: Figure 33: Wpa Radus Encryption
Figure 33: WPA RADUS Encryption Configure the parameter. SSID Selection: If you enable more than one SSID, select here to configure. Broadcast SSID: Enable or disable SSID broadcast. The default value is “Enable”. WMM: Enable or disable WMM function. The default value is “Enable”. Encryption: Select “WPA RADIUS”. -
Page 33: Figure 34: System > Status
Chapter 6: Advanced Setting System This page shows system status, LAN settings, DHCP, log and statistics. Please access by clicking on “System” on the left side. Status This page displays information about firmware version, WAN/LAN/WLAN settings. In this page, you can perform LAN settings, such as virtual IP, subnet mask, DHCP server, etc. IP address: LAN IP of this equipment. -
Page 34: Figure 37: System > Current Static Dhcp Table
Domain name: In usual situation, please keep the default value. DHCP This page shows information about PC connecting to AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router. Enable Static DHCP IP: This function helps you to identify specific client by its MAC address. -
Page 35: Figure 39: System > Schedule Settings
Enable Schedule Table: Check the box to enable this function. To add a schedule, perform the following procedure. Click on “Add”. Configure the following parameter. Figure 39: System > Schedule Settings Schedule Description: Give the scheduled task a name to identify. Service: Check the service you want to schedule. -
Page 36: Figure 43: System > Language
Save: Click on “Save” to save the log as a text file. Clear: Click on “Clear” to remove all log information. Monitor This page shows real-time bandwidth information, including WAN and wireless LAN. Language This page shows available system language. Wizard Please refer to Chapter 4: Network Configuration for Wizard configuration. -
Page 37: Figure 45: Internet > Dynamic Ip
Internet This page provides internet settings. Please set configuration according to your Internet type. If necessary, ask your ISP for assistance. Please access by clicking on “internet” on the left side. Status This page shows current Internet status. Click on “Renew” to reload the page. Dynamic IP If you are using Internet provided by CATV company, or community broadband service, please configure this page. -
Page 38: Figure 47: Internet > Pppoe
Default Gateway: Input the parameter provided by your ISP. Primary DNS: Input the parameter provided by your ISP. Secondary DNS: You can optionally input secondary DNS here. Click on “Apply” after configuration. PPPoE If you are using Internet service with a username and a password, please configure this page. Login: Input the username provided by your ISP. -
Page 39: Figure 49: Wireless > Basic
Click on “Apply” after configuration. Wireless This page shows wireless LAN settings of AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router, including SSID, security, access control and WPS. Please access by clicking on “Wireless” on the left side. Basic Radio: You can switch on or off the wireless function. -
Page 40: Figure 50: Wds P2Mp Diagram
Channel: 11 (must be the same with AP2). MAC Address 1: input AP2 MAC address. The format is “xxxxxxxxxxxx”. Wireless User Mode: WDS Mode Channel Number: 11 ESSID: AP2 Input AP1 MAC address AP1 and AP2 are both AT-WR2304N Figure 50: WDS P2MP Diagram Wireless User... - Page 41 Set Security: You can optionally set wireless security by clicking on “Set Security”. Click on “Apple” to save the sattings. Click on “Apply” and wait for re-booting. Please set AP2 according the following procedure. Remove the cable from AP1, and then connect to one of the LAN ports on AP2. In web browser, access 192.168.1.1 to enter the configuration menu.
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Page 42: Figure 51: Wds Repeater Diagram
WDS-Repeater Wi-fi Distributed System (WDS) can efficiency extend the range of wireless signal. Both of the wireless routers provide wireless service. WDS implement requires two sets of AT-WR2304N. Please perform the following procedure. Internet Modem IP Address: 192.168.1.1 AP1: AP Repeater Mode... -
Page 43: Figure 53: Wds Security Settings (Ap1)
Figure 53: WDS Security Settings (AP1) Click on “Apply” to save the settings. Please set AP2 according to the following procedure. Un-plug the cable connecting the PC and AP1, and connect it to AP2. In management configuration menu, check top-right side and make sure the equipment is at “Repeater Mode”. -
Page 44: Figure 57: Wireless > Advanced
Figure 56: WDS Security Settings (AP2) Unplug the RJ-45 cable, and set the PC to “Obtain an IP address automatically”. Advanced Fragment Threshold: The maximum fragment size. RTS Threshold: The maximum RTS pocket size. Beacon Interval: The interval of AP beacon. DTIM Period: Delivery Traffic Indication Message. -
Page 45: Figure 58: Wireless > Filter
<Push Button Connection > Push button connection provides a simplest way to build a connection. It is recommended using this way. Push the WPS button on AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router. The wireless/WPS LED should blink quickly. -
Page 46: Figure 61: Pbc Settings (Wireless Adapter)
1. <Input PIN Code to Wireless AP> Push the WPS button on AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router. The wireless/WPS LED should blink quickly. Open wireless adapter utility, and then find WPS configuration item. Configure the “Config Mode”... -
Page 47: Figure 62: Pin Settings (Wireless Adapter)
Figure 62: PIN Settings (Wireless Adapter) In AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router configuration menu WPS page, input the 8-characher PIN code to “WPS via PIN”. Click on “Start to Process. The connection will be built in seconds. -
Page 48: Figure 66: Wireless > Wps
Figure 64: Self PIN Settings (Wireless Router) Open wireless adapter utility, and then find WPS configuration item. Configure the “Config Mode” to “Registrar”, and then input the Self PIN Code. Figure 65: PIN Settings (Wireless Adapter) Click on “PIN” button. The connection will be built in seconds. Note: The configuration and terminology in wireless adapter utility maybe dissimilar in different models. -
Page 49: Figure 67: Wireless > Client List
Idle Time: It shows the idle time of the client. Policy In this page, you can manage the equipment’s wireless networking policy. AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router gives flexibility to configure each SSID for your need. WAN Connection: When this function is enabled, users who connect to this SSID are allowed to connect to WAN. -
Page 50: Figure 70: Firewall > Advanced
Enable Firewall: Enable or disable firewall feature here. The default value is “Enable”. Advanced This page provides VPN functions including PPTP / IPSec pass through on VPN connection. You can enable by checking the box. Enable this function by checking the box. Use this function if the connection port of on-line game is uncertain, or the connection varies every time. -
Page 51: Figure 72: Firewall > Dmz
Figure 71: DMZ Settings Input the “IP Address” and “MAC Address”, and then click on “Add”. Apply the setting. Go to “Firewall” “DMZ”. Select the PC from “Please select a PC”, and then click on “<“ to add it to “Local IP Address”. Figure 72: Firewall >... -
Page 52: Figure 74: Firewall > Mac Filter
Block DoS: Enable or disable DoS blocking here. The default value is “Enable”. MAC Filter You can restrict LAN and WLAN network by MAC address. Enable MAC filtering: Check the box to enable this function. When “Allow all…” is selected, only users in MAC Filter Table are allowed to connect to the equipment. -
Page 53: Figure 75: Mac Address Filter Table
Figure 75: MAC Address Filter Table Note: You can remove a rule by checking the item and clicking on “Delete Selected”, or click on “Delete All” to remove all rules. IP Filter You can restrict network by IP address. IP address listed in the filter table will be prohibited from accessing Internet. -
Page 54: Figure 78: Firewall > Url Filter
Enable URL Blocking: Check the box to enable this function. URL/keyword: Input URL or keyword here. Current URL Blocking Table: All URL/keyword filtering rules are listed here. Note: You can remove a rule by checking the item and clicking on “Delete Selected”, or click on “Delete All”... -
Page 55: Figure 81: Advanced > Port Mapping
Port map. Port Mapping re-directs a range of service port from the Internet / WAN Port to a particular LAN IP address. It is helpful when you host servers behind the router NAT firewall. Figure 81: Advanced > Port Mapping Enable Port Mapping: Check the box to enable this function. -
Page 56: Figure 83: Advanced > Port Forwarding
AT-WR2304N - IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router - User Manual Port fw, Figure 83: Advanced > Port Forwarding Enable Port Forwarding: Check the box to enable this function. Description: Specify a description for identification. Local IP: Input local IP address. -
Page 57: Figure 85: Advanced > Port Triggering
Note: You can remove a rule by checking the item and clicking on “Delete Selected”, or click on “Delete All” to remove all rules. Port tri. Figure 85: Advanced > Port Triggering Enable Trigger Port: Check the box to enable this function. Description: Specify a description for identification. -
Page 58: Figure 88: Advanced > Upnp
AT-WR2304N - IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router - User Manual Figure 87: Advanced > ALG UPnP Universal Plug and play (UPnP) automatically detects devices and software which support UPnP in LAN, such as on-line games or MSN Messenger. -
Page 59: Figure 91: Advanced > Qos (Bandwidth Allocation)
Figure 90: Advanced > QoS (Priority Queue) Go to Advanced QoS, and then select “Priority Queue”. You can additionally assign an unlimited IP address which is not limited by all rules. Input the IP address in “Local IP Address”. Assign the priority of each protocol. You can also manually input QoS rule. Click on “Apply”... -
Page 60: Figure 92: Advanced > Routing
“Max” is selected, the equipment restricts the rate under specific limitation. Rate(bps): Select a speed you want to allocate to the rule. Click on “Add” to add a rule. Current QoS Table: All QoS rules are listed here. Note: You can remove a rule by checking the item and clicking on “Delete Selected”, or click on “Delete All”... -
Page 61: Figure 94: Tools > Admin
Admin In this page, you can change the configuration menu password. The default username is “manager” and the default password is “friend”. Old Password: Input old password here to perform change. New Password: Input new password here. Repeat New Password: Repeat the new password. Time Time Setup: Select “Synchronize with the NTP Server”... -
Page 62: Figure 97: Tools > Power
Note: Please be reminded that changing system time will affect log file information. Configure it only when it is necessary. DDNS For users who use PPPoE or DHCP Internet service, DDNS allows people to connect by an Internet domain name (an URL), as using static IP service. Before using this function, you need to apply an account from dynamic DNS service provider. -
Page 63: Figure 98: Tools > Diagnosis
Diagnosis Address to Ping: Enter an IP address you want to test, and then click on “Start”. Ping Result: The result of diagnosis is shown here. Firmware Browse…: Click on “Browse…” and select the firmware. Apply: Click on “Apply” to process update. Figure 98: Tools >... -
Page 64: Figure 100: Tools > Back-Up
Back-up Restore to factory default: Click on “Reset” to restore to factory default value. Backup Settings: Click on “Save” to save current settings as a file. The default file name is config.dlf. Restore Setting: You can load a saved setting file. Click on “Browse…”and select the file, and then click on “Upload”... -
Page 65: Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
Properties panel to make sure no resource conflicts. The Wireless Router Cannot Connect to the Internet Correctly If the AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router cannot connect to the Internet correctly, check the following: • Make sure that your ISP provides service to you. -
Page 66: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions: Weight: Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Operating Humidity: Storage Humidity: Operating Altitude Range: Power Specifications Input Supply Voltage: Power Consumption: Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications EMI/RFI and Immunity: Electrical Safety: 176.34 mm x 103.62 mm x 23.20 mm (W x D x H) (6.94 in. -
Page 67: Appendix B: Radio Bands
AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router User Manual Appendix B: Radio Bands Allied Telesis’s AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router is capable of operating in the 2.4GHz (IEEE 802.11b/g/n). IEEE 802.11 n standard provides a major improvement in the speed at which data can be transferred over a wireless network.
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