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Aztech WL730RT4 User Manual

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WL730RT4
802.11b/g Wireless

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User Manual

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  • Page 1: Broadband Router

    WL730RT4 802.11b/g Wireless Broadband Router User Manual Page 1 of 55...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION .................... 3 Wireless Router Features ....................3 Package Contents ......................5 Physical Details ........................6 About the Operation Mode....................8 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION ..................... 9 Requirements........................9 Procedure ........................... 9 CHAPTER 3: SETUP ......................11 Overview ..........................

  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router. The Wireless Router is a multi- function device providing the following services: • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. • 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections. •...

  • Page 4: Wireless Features

    • Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally. • Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your LAN.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    • Remote Management. The Wireless Router can be managed from any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet. • Network Diagnostics. You can use the Wireless Router to perform a Ping or DNS lookup.

  • Page 6: Physical Details

    Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 1: Front Panel Power LED On - Power on. Off - No power. Internet LED On - Connection to the Broadband Modem attached to the WAN (Inter- net) port is established. Off - No connection to the Broadband Modem. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Figure 2: Rear Panel Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here. 10/100BaseT Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to LAN port these ports. If required, any port can be connected to another hub. Any LAN port will automatically function as an "Uplink"...

  • Page 8: About The Operation Mode

    About the Operation Mode AP Mode When acting as an access point, this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with wire- less network adapter) to a wired network. All stations can have the Internet access if only the Access Point has the Internet connection. Bridge Mode The WDS (Wireless Distributed System) function lets this access point act as a wireless LAN access point and repeater at the same time.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors. • TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. • For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or Cable modem (for WAN port usage) •...
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  • Page 11: Chapter 3: Setup

    Chapter 3: Setup Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Wireless setup • Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Con- figuration.
  • Page 12 Using your Web Browser To establish a connection from your PC to the Wireless Router: 1. After installing the Wireless Router in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it. 2. Start your WEB browser. 3.

  • Page 13: Setup Wizard

    Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard provides brief and basic configuration of this device, you may enter each screen to change the default settings. For more detailed settings, you may refer to the “Con- figuration via Web” section. 1. View the listed configuration items and click Next to continue. 2.

  • Page 14: Common Connection Types

    5. Configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients. Check the Disable Access Point to disable the settings of this screen. Click Next to continue. 6. Manage your wireless network security by selecting the authentication type (Open system or Shared Key, Open System, Shared Key, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK) from the pull-down menu.
  • Page 15 Static (Fixed) Your ISP allocates a perma- IP Address allocated to you. IP Address nent IP Address to you. Some ISP's may also require you to use a particular Host- name, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address. DSL Modems Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic...

  • Page 16: Configuration Via Web

    Configuration via Web LAN Interface Setup IP Address Default: 192.168.1.254 (this is the local address of this Router) Subnet Mask Default: 255.255.255.0 Disable: Select to disable this Router to distribute IP Ad- DHCP dresses (Disabled) Server: Select to enable this Router to distribute IP Addresses (DHCP Server).

  • Page 17: Password Setup

    Password Setup New Password Maximum input is 36 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive) Confirmed Password Key in the password again to confirm. Save After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings. Reset Click Reset to clear settings. Status Internet Shows the Internet connection status...
  • Page 18 Wireless Wireless basic Settings Check to disable the AP function. Disable Access Point The wireless (WLAN) LED on front panel will remain OFF if the Wireless interface is disabled. Band You can choose one mode of the following you need. 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only.

  • Page 19: Wireless Advanced Settings

    Wireless Advanced Settings A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to synchronize the Preamble Type transmitting timing including Synchronization and Start frame delimiter. (Note: If you want to change the Preamble type into Long or Short, please check the setting of AP.) Enable: This wireless AP will broadcast its SSID to stations.
  • Page 20 Encryption: WEP If WEP is selected, users will have to Set WEP keys either manually, or select to Use 802.1x Authentication to make the RADIUS server to issue the WEP key dynamically. Click the Set WEP Keys will prompt you a win- SET WEP KEY dow to set 64bit or 128bit Encryption.
  • Page 21 Passphrase (at least 8 characters) format is recommended. Enter the number of seconds that will elapse before the group Group Key Life Time key change automatically. The default is 86400 seconds. The two most important features beyond WPA to become Enable Pre- Authentication standardized through 802.11i/WPA2 are: pre-authentication,...
  • Page 22 Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. Current Access Control List Shows the current access control information. Delete Selected Select the MAC Address(es) you want to delete and then click Delete Selected button to delete the selected items. Delete All Click Delete All to delete all the MAC Address(es) listed.
  • Page 23 Delete All Click Delete All to delete all the items. Reset Click Reset to rest Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS allows you to update your current dynamic IP address with one or many dynamic DNS services so that anyone can contact you (in NetMeeting, CU- SeeMe, etc.).
  • Page 24 Virtual Servers (or DMZ PC) using your Domain name. Apply for a Domain Name, and ensure it is allocated to you. Domain Name Enter your Username for the DDNS Service. User Name/Email Enter your current password for the DDNS Service. Password/key Tells you the current result from trying to register your IP address Result...
  • Page 25 Virtual Server The Virtual Server function is a list of inside (behind NAT on the LAN) servers, for example, web or FTP, that you can make visible to the outside world even though NAT makes your whole inside network appear as a single computer to the outside world. You may enter a single port number or a range of port numbers to be forwarded, and the local IP address of the desired server.
  • Page 26 Description You may key in a description for the local IP address. Save After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings. Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. Current Virtual Shows the current virtual servers information. Servers Table Delete Selected Click Delete Selected to delete items which are slected.
  • Page 27 Port Type a port number or the ending port number in a range of port Incoming Finish numbers. Port Click the down arrow to select the trigger type (TCP or UDP) Trigger Type Enter a port number as the starting outbound port for the special Trigger Start application defined in the preceding field.
  • Page 28 on VPN connection Enable PPTP pass through on VPN connection Enable L2TP pass through on VPN connection Save After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings. Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. Ping This screen allows you to perform a "Ping".
  • Page 29 Check to enable the DoS prevention function. Select the item listed to Enable DoS enable. Prevention Enable Source IP Set the threshold for the frequency of packets that are allowed to pass through. The default value is 50 packets per seconds. You can adjust the Blocking Block value according to your need.
  • Page 30 Administration Remote management Remote management allows you to remotely configure your WL730RT4 over your Internet connection. Since this is a potential security risk, this feature is turned off by default. The Wireless Router can be managed from any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connec- tion exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet.
  • Page 31 Use this to download a copy of the current configuration, and Backup Config store the file on your PC. Click Download to start the download. Restore Config This allows you to restore a previously saved configuration file back to the Wireless Router. Click Browse to select the configuration file, then click Restore to upload the configuration file.
  • Page 32 Refresh Click to refresh the logs. Clear Click to delete the logs. IP Filtering Entries in this table are used to restrict certain types of data packets from your local network to Internet through the Router. Here you can restrict local LAN clients to access Internet applica- tion/services by IP Address.
  • Page 33 Enable MAC Filter- Check to enable MAC filtering function. MAC Address Enter the client MAC address. You may key in a description for the MAC address. Description Current Filter Table Shows the current filter information. Delete Selected Click Delete Selected to delete items which are selected. Delete All Click Delete All to delete all the items.
  • Page 34 save the settings. Shows the current filter information. Current Filter Table Delete Selected Click Delete Selected to delete items which are selected. Delete All Click Delete All to delete all the items. Reset Click Reset to rest Statistics Refresh Click to refresh the statistics table. Time Zone Setting Current Time Enter the current time of this wireless router.
  • Page 35 Upgrade Firmware Browse Click the Browse button, find and open the firmware file (the browser will display to correct file path). Start Upgrade Click the Start Upgrade button to perform Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. Navigation & Data Input •...

  • Page 36: Chapter 4: Pc Configuration

    Chapter 4: PC Configuration Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration • Wireless configuration Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless Router.
  • Page 37 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 98/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: 2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically.
  • Page 38 • On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, then click Add. Page 38 of 55...
  • Page 39 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. Page 39 of 55...
  • Page 40 3. Select the network card for your LAN. 4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below. Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.
  • Page 41 2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows: • Click the DNS tab. • On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP. Page 41 of 55...
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  • Page 43 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4.
  • Page 44 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.
  • Page 45 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4.
  • Page 46 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.

  • Page 47: Internet Access

    Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless Router for Internet access: • Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional. • Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection.

  • Page 48: Macintosh Clients

    Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless Router. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank.

  • Page 49: Wireless Station Configuration

    Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless Router, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows: Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure.

  • Page 50: Appendix Atroubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 51: Wireless Access

    Appendix A - Troubleshooting Solution 2: The Wireless Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications which do not function correctly. If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ function. This should work with almost every application, but: •...

  • Page 52: Appendix Babout Wireless Lans

    Appendix B About Wireless LANs This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: • Ad-hoc • Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Sta- tions (e.g.

  • Page 53: Wep

    Appendix A - Troubleshooting WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a standard for encrypting data before it is transmitted. This is desirable because it is impossible to prevent snoopers from receiving any data which is transmitted by your Wireless Stations. But if the data is encrypted, then it is meaningless unless the receiver can decrypt it.

  • Page 54: Appendix Cspecifications

    Appendix C Specifications Multi-Function Wireless Router Model WL730RT4 Dimensions 141mm(W) * 100mm(D) * 27mm(H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface: 5 Ethernet: 4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection...

  • Page 55: Regulatory Approvals

    Appendix B - Specifications Regulatory Approvals CE Standards This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards: • EN300328-2 • EN301489-1/-17 • EN60950 CE Marking Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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