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  • Page 1: Broadband Router

    WL830RT4 Wireless G Broadband Router User Manual VERSION 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    User Manual Contents About the Manual ......... 6 About the Router .......... 7 Specifications ................8 Requirements ................9 Device Design ................9 Front Panel......................9 Rear Panel......................10 Getting Started..........11 Planning Your Network ............12 Remove or Disable Conflicts ..........13 Internet Sharing, Proxy, and Security Applications ........13 Configuring TCP/IP Settings................14 Configuring Internet Properties ...............14 Removing Temporary Internet Files..............15...
  • Page 3 User Manual Accessing the Web Manager ..........21 Menu Structure ..............22 Status ............23 Basic Settings ..........25 Quick Setup ................25 Network .................25 LAN (Local Area Network) ................25 WAN (Wide Area Network)................27 MAC Clone ......................44 Wireless..................45 Wireless Settings ....................45 MAC Filtering.....................50 Wireless Statistics .....................53 Advanced Settings........
  • Page 4 User Manual Security ..................67 Firewall......................67 IP Address Filtering...................68 Domain Filtering ....................71 MAC Filtering.....................73 Remote Management ..................75 Advanced Security ....................76 Static Routing.................78 Dynamic DNS .................80 Maintenance ..........84 System Tools................84 Time........................84 Firmware......................86 Factory Defaults....................87 Backup and Restore..................88 Reboot.......................89 Password......................90 Log........................91 Statistics ......................92 FAQ..............
  • Page 5 User Manual FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement....... 101 CE Declaration of Conformity ..........101 Page 5 of 102...

  • Page 6: About The Manual

    User Manual About the Manual This manual provides a description of the components, basic operation, and advanced configuration options of the device. Target Audience This manual is designed for users who are required to install and maintain the router. It assumes the user of this manual has basic knowledge and experience in configuring routers, computer networks, and computer systems.

  • Page 7: About The Router

    WL830RT4 is designed to suit the needs of homes and small offices. There are four ports for wired connection and an access point for wireless connection. Up to 54 Mbps transmission rate can be achieved through the access point.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    User Manual Specifications General Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11b and 802.11g TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, SNTP Protocols One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation WAN RJ45 port, Four 10/100M Auto- Ports Negotiation LAN RJ45 ports supporting Auto MDI/MDIX 10BASE-T UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable (maximum 100m) EIA/TIA-568 100.

  • Page 9: Requirements

    User Manual Requirements Here are the minimum requirements: Broadband Internet Access Account (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) One DSL/Cable modem with Ethernet connectors Each computer needs an Ethernet Adapter with an Ethernet cable with TCP/IP protocol installed Web browser (At least Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Navigator 6.0) Device Design Front Panel The router’s front panel consists of LED’s that indicate connection status.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    User Manual Flashing The device connected to the corresponding port is active. No wired device is connected to the corresponding port An inactive device is connected to the corresponding port LAN 1-4 Flashing The device connected to the corresponding port is active. No wireless device connected to the router WLAN Flashing...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    User Manual Getting Started Setting up the device is easy. The flowchart below provides an outline of the steps you need to go through. There are brief descriptions beside each step to help you along. Detailed instructions are provided in the subsequent pages. Page 11 of 102...

  • Page 12: Planning Your Network

    User Manual Planning Your Network Decide what devices you want to include in your local network. Draw a simple diagram to visualize the network connections. For Ethernet devices like a computer, network printer, gaming console, or another router, use a network cable to connect them into the router.

  • Page 13: Remove Or Disable Conflicts

    User Manual Remove or Disable Conflicts To make sure the router installation moves on smoothly, you need to remove or disable conflicts that may interfere the installation. Probable conflicts may include: Internet sharing applications Proxy software Security software TCP/IP settings Internet properties Temporary Internet files Internet Sharing, Proxy, and Security Applications...

  • Page 14: Configuring Tcp/Ip Settings

    User Manual Configuring TCP/IP Settings Use the default TCP/IP settings to allow the router to provide a network address to the computer, To set the TCP/IP properties: 1. Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box. 2. Enter control ncpa.cpl and then click OK. This opens the Network Connections in your computer.

  • Page 15: Removing Temporary Internet Files

    User Manual Removing Temporary Internet Files Temporary Internet files are files from Web sites that are stored in your computer. Delete these filed to purge the Internet cache and remove footprints left by the Web pages you visited. To remove temporary Internet files: 1.

  • Page 16: Hardware Setup

    User Manual Hardware Setup Before you install the router, you should connect your PC to the Internet through your broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After that, please install the router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry.

  • Page 17: Connecting To The Internet

    User Manual Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, use Quick Setup from the Web Manager. To connect to the Internet using Quick Setup: 1. Open a browser. 2. Enter 192.168.1.1 and then press Enter. This opens the login window. 3.
  • Page 18 User Manual 5. Click Next. Quick Setup 6. Select the WAN Connection Type used by your Internet service provider. Quick Setup – Choose WAN Connection Type a. PPPoE When you select PPPoE, you will be asked to enter the User Name and Password.
  • Page 19 User Manual 8. Edit the wireless settings: a. Edit the SSID. This field is case sensitive. It can accept up to 32 characters. b. Select Region. Note: After you finish Quick Setup, you can enable the wireless security options by clicking Wireless under Basic Settings.

  • Page 20: About The Web Manager

    User Manual About the Web Manager Web Manager is a browser-based utility that can be used on a computer using any operating system. It allows you to configure the basic and advanced router features. Web Manager Page 20 of 102...

  • Page 21: Accessing The Web Manager

    User Manual Accessing the Web Manager To connect to the Internet using Quick Setup: 1. Open a browser. 2. Enter 192.168.1.1 and then press Enter. This opens the login window. 3. Enter the User Name and Password and then press Enter. The default User Name and Password is admin.

  • Page 22: Menu Structure

    User Manual Menu Structure Web Manager includes several menus and submenus. The outline below displays the menu structure. 1. Status 7. Security 2. Quick Setup a. Firewall 3. Network b. IP Address Filtering a. LAN Domain Filtering b. WAN d. MAC Filtering MAC Clone e.

  • Page 23: Status

    User Manual Status The Status page displays the router's current status and configuration. Router Status Page 23 of 102...
  • Page 24 User Manual LAN (Local Area Network) This field displays the current settings or information for the LAN, including the MAC address, IP address and Subnet Mask. Wireless This field displays basic information or status for wireless function, including Wireless Radio, SSID, Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address and IP address.

  • Page 25: Basic Settings

    User Manual Basic Settings The Basic Settings Menu includes the links for Quick Setup, Network, and Wireless. Quick Setup Please refer to Using Quick Setup. Network There are three submenus under the Network menu: LAN, WAN and MAC Clone. Click any of them and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
  • Page 26 User Manual Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask. Note: A. If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of the DHCP server will not take effect, until they are reconfigured.

  • Page 27: Wan (Wide Area Network)

    User Manual WAN (Wide Area Network) You can configure the WAN connection parameters on this page. Ask your ISP for the correct connection type. There are several connection types: Dynamic IP (default) Static IP PPPoE 802.1X + Dynamic IP 802.1X + Static IP BigPond Cable L2TP PPTP...
  • Page 28 User Manual Dynamic IP Dynamic IP connection In Dynamic IP, the router will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP, including IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. Click Renew to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Click Release to release the IP parameters. MTU Size The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes.
  • Page 29 User Manual If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses, select Use These DNS Servers and enter the primary and secondary addresses. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned dynamically from your ISP. Note: If you find an error when you go to a Web site, it is likely that your DNS servers are set up improperly.
  • Page 30 User Manual Static IP If you choose Static IP, you should have fixed IP Parameters specified by your ISP. Static IP Connection You should type the following parameters into the spaces provided: IP Address Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
  • Page 31 User Manual MTU Size The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. In rare instances, some ISPs require to reduce the MTU. Otherwise, this is not changed. Primary DNS (Optional) Enter the DNS address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
  • Page 32 User Manual PPPoE PPPoE means Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. PPPoE Connection If you choose PPPoE, you should enter the following parameters: User Name/Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. Connect on Demand You can configure the router to disconnect your Internet connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time).
  • Page 33 User Manual Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle Time, since some applications is visiting the Internet continually in the background. Connect Automatically Connect automatically after the router is disconnected. Select to use this option. Time-based Connecting You can configure the router to connect or disconnect based on time.
  • Page 34 User Manual Advanced PPPoE Settings Click Advanced Settings to set up the advanced options. PPPoE Advanced Settings Packet MTU The default MTU size is 1492 bytes, which value is usually fine. For some ISPs, you need modify the MTU. This should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP.
  • Page 35 User Manual SP Specified IP Address If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit your IP address to the router during login, click Use the IP Address specified by ISP check box and enter the IP Address in dotted-decimal notation, which your ISP provided.
  • Page 36 User Manual 802.1X + Dynamic IP If you choose 802.1X + Dynamic IP, you should enter the follow parameters: 802.1X + Dynamic IP Connection User Name Enter the user name for 802.1X authentication provided by your ISP Password Enter the password for 802.1X authentication provided by your ISP. Click Login to start 802.1X authentication.
  • Page 37 User Manual 802.1X + Static IP 802.11X + Static IP If you choose 802.1X + Static IP, you should enter the follow parameters: User Name Enter the user name for 802.1X authentication provided by your ISP Password Enter the password for 802.1X authentication provided by your ISP. Click Login to start 802.1X authentication.

  • Page 38: Bigpond Cable

    User Manual BigPond Cable BigPond Cable If you choose BigPond Cable, you should enter the following parameters: User Name/Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. Auth Server Enter the authenticating server IP address or host name. Auth Domain Type in the domain suffix server name based on your location.
  • Page 39 User Manual the router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. Select Connect on Demand to activate it. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field.
  • Page 40 User Manual L2TP L2TP Connection If you choose L2TP, you should enter the following parameters: User Name/Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. Dynamic IP/ Static IP Contact your ISP for the correct WAN IP address. Click Connect to connect immediately or click Disconnect to disconnect immediately.
  • Page 41 User Manual Connect on Demand You can configure the router to disconnect from your Internet connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again.
  • Page 42 User Manual PPTP PPTP Connection If you choose PPTP, you should enter the following parameters: User Name/Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. Dynamic IP/ Static IP Contact your ISP for the correct WAN IP address. If you choose static IP and enter the domain name, you should also enter the DNS assigned by your ISP.
  • Page 43 User Manual Click Connect to connect immediately. Click Disconnect to disconnect immediately. Connect on Demand You can configure the router to disconnect from your Internet connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again.

  • Page 44: Mac Clone

    User Manual MAC Clone MAC Clone You can configure the MAC address of the WAN port on this page: Some ISPs require that you register the MAC Address of your adapter, which is connected to your cable, DSL modem or Ethernet during installation. Changes are rarely needed here.

  • Page 45: Wireless

    User Manual Wireless There are three submenus under the Wireless menu: Wireless Settings, MAC Filtering and Wireless Statistics. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below. Wireless Settings Note: The router will restart after you change the Wireless Settings.
  • Page 46 User Manual The basic settings for the wireless network are set on this page: SSID (Service Set Identifier) Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same SSID must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is yournetworkname, but it is recommended strongly that you change your networks name (SSID) to a different value.
  • Page 47 User Manual Enable SSID Broadcast If you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless Router SSID will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air. Enable Wireless Security The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect the router without encryption.
  • Page 48 User Manual WEP Key Format You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. ASCII Code Format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A- F) in the specified length. WEP Key settings Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key information for your network.
  • Page 49 User Manual WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Passphrase You can enter a WPA or WPA2 Passphrase between 8 and 63 characters long composed of letter, numbers or a combination of both. Group Key Update Period Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value can be either 0 seconds or from 30 seconds and up, 1-29 seconds are not usable figures.

  • Page 50: Mac Filtering

    User Manual MAC Filtering The Wireless MAC Filtering for wireless networks are set on this page: Wireless MAC Address Filtering The Wireless MAC Address Filtering feature allows you to control wireless stations accessing the router, which depend on the station's MAC addresses. MAC Address The wireless station's MAC address that you want to access.
  • Page 51 User Manual Wireless MAC Address Filter List Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering Entry To add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry 1. Click Add New. This opens Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry 2. Enter the MAC Address of the wireless device. The MAC Address format is XX-XX- XX-XX-XX-XX where X is any hexadecimal character.
  • Page 52 User Manual 6. Select a status Enabled Disabled 7. Click Save. To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Click Modify to modify the entry or click Delete to delete the entry. 2. Modify the information. 3. Click Save. Click Enable All to enable all entries. Click Disabled All to disable all entries.

  • Page 53: Wireless Statistics

    User Manual Wireless Statistics This page shows MAC Address, Current Status, Received Packets and Sent Packets for each connected wireless station. Wireless Statistics MAC Address The connected wireless station's MAC address Current Status The connected wireless station's running status, one of STA-AUTH / STA-ASSOC / AP-UP / WPA / WPA-PSK /WPA2/WPA2-PSK/None Received Packets Packets received by the station Sent Packets Packets sent by the station...

  • Page 54: Advanced Settings

    User Manual Advanced Settings Advanced settings include DHCP, Forwarding, Security, Static Routing, and Dynamic DNS. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) There are three submenus under the DHCP menu: DHCP Settings, DHCP Clients List and Address Reservation. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
  • Page 55 User Manual Start IP Address This field specifies the first of the addresses in the IP address pool. 192.168.1.100 is the default start address. End IP Address This field specifies the last of the addresses in the IP address pool. 192.168.1.199 is the default end address.

  • Page 56: Dhcp Clients List

    User Manual DHCP Clients List This page shows Client Name, MAC Address, Assigned IP and Lease Time for each DHCP Client attached to the router: DHCP Clients List Index The index of the DHCP Client Client Name The name of the DHCP client MAC Address The MAC address of the DHCP client Assigned IP The IP address that the router has allocated to the DHCP client.

  • Page 57: Address Reservation

    User Manual Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a PC on the LAN, that PC will always receive the same IP address each time when it accesses the DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings. This page is used for address reservation.
  • Page 58 User Manual Add or Modify an Address Reservation Entry To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Click Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete. 2. Modify the information. 3.

  • Page 59: Forwarding

    User Manual Forwarding There are four submenus under the Forwarding menu: Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, DMZ and UPnP. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below. Virtual Servers Virtual servers can be used for setting up public services on your LAN, such as DNS, Email and FTP.
  • Page 60 User Manual To setup a virtual server entry: 1. Click Add New. 2. Select the service you want to use from the Common Service Port list. If the Common Service Port list does not have the service that you want to use, type the number of the service port or service port range in the Service Port box.
  • Page 61 User Manual Add or Modify a Virtual Server Entry Note: It is possible that you have a computer or server that has more than one type of available service. If so, select another service, and enter the same IP Address for that computer or server.

  • Page 62: Port Triggering

    User Manual Port Triggering Some applications require multiple connections, like Internet games, video conferencing, Internet calling and so on. These applications cannot work with a pure NAT router. Port Triggering is used for some of these applications that can work with an NAT router. You can set up Port Triggering on this page: Port Triggering Port triggering process:...
  • Page 63 User Manual ports (or port section). Every group of ports must be set apart with a comma (,). For example, 2000-2038, 2050-2051, 2085, 3010-3030. Incoming Protocol The protocol used for Incoming Ports Range, either TCP or UDP, or ALL (all protocols supported by the router). Status The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled.
  • Page 64 User Manual Add or Modify a Port Triggering Entry There are many popular applications in the Popular Application list. You can select it, and the application will fill in the Trigger Port, incoming Ports Range boxes and select Enable. It has the same effect as adding a new rule. To modify or delete an existing entry: 1.

  • Page 65: Dmz (Demilitarized Zone)

    User Manual DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) The DMZ host feature allows one local host to be exposed to the Internet for a special- purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ host forwards all the ports at the same time. Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP Address assigned to it because its IP Address may change when using the DHCP function.

  • Page 66: Upnp (Universal Plug And Play)

    User Manual UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) The Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature allows the devices, such as Internet computers, to access the local host resources or devices as needed. UPnP devices can be automatically discovered by the UPnP service application on the LAN. You can configure UPnP on this page: UPnP Current UPnP Status UPnP can be enabled or disabled by selecting Enable or...

  • Page 67: Security

    User Manual Security There are six submenus under the Security menu: Firewall, IP Address Filtering, Domain Filtering, MAC Filtering, Remote Management and Advanced Security. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. Firewall Using the Firewall page you can turn the general firewall switch on or off. The default setting for the switch is off.

  • Page 68: Ip Address Filtering

    User Manual Enable MAC Filtering set MAC Address Filtering is enabled or disabled. You can select the default filtering rules of MAC Address Filtering, either Allow or Deny accessing the router. IP Address Filtering The IP address Filtering feature allows you to control Internet Access by specific users on your LAN based on their IP addresses.
  • Page 69 User Manual Add or Modify an IP Address Filtering Entry To create or modify an IP Address Filtering entry: 1. Enter the effective range of time when the filter will be applied. For example, enter 0803 and 1705 to make the filter take effect from 08:03 to 17:05. 2.
  • Page 70 User Manual 7. Select an action Allow Deny 8. Select a status Enabled Disabled 9. Click Save. To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Click Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete.

  • Page 71: Domain Filtering

    User Manual Domain Filtering The Domain Filtering page allows you to control access to certain websites on the Internet by specifying their domains or key words. Domain Filtering Before adding a Domain Filtering entry, you must ensure that Enable Firewall and Enable Domain Filtering have been selected on the Firewall page.
  • Page 72 User Manual 2. Domain Name - Type the domain or key word as desired in the field. A blank in the domain field means all websites on the Internet. For example: www.xxyy.com.cn, .net. 3. Status - Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status pull-down list. 4.

  • Page 73: Mac Filtering

    User Manual MAC Filtering Like the IP Address Filtering page, the MAC Address Filtering page allows you to control access to the Internet by users on your local network based on their MAC Address. MAC Address Filtering Before setting up MAC Filtering entries, you must ensure that Enable Firewall and Enable MAC Filtering have been selected on the Firewall page.
  • Page 74 User Manual 2. Type the description of the PC in the Description field. Fox example: John’s PC. 3. Status - Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status pull-down list. 4. Click Save. 5. When finished, click Return to return to the MAC Address Filtering page. To modify or delete an existing entry: 1.

  • Page 75: Remote Management

    User Manual Remote Management Remote Management allows you to manage your Router from a remote location, via the Internet. Remote Management Web Management Port Web browser access normally uses the standard HTTP service port 80. This router’s default remote management web port number is 80. For greater security, you can change the remote management web interface to a custom port by entering that number in this box provided.

  • Page 76: Advanced Security

    User Manual Advanced Security Using Advanced Security page, you can protect the router from being attacked by TCP- SYN Flood, UDP Flood and ICMP-Flood from LAN. Advanced Security Packets Statistic interval (5 ~ 60) The default value is 10. Select a value between 5 and 60 seconds in the pull-down list.
  • Page 77 User Manual ICMP-FLOOD Packets threshold: (5 ~ 3600) The default value is 50. Enter a value between 5 ~ 3600 packets. When the current ICMP-FLOOD Packets number sis beyond the set value, the router will start up the blocking function immediately. Enable UDP-FLOOD Filtering Enable or Disable the UDP-FLOOD Filtering.

  • Page 78: Static Routing

    User Manual This page shows Host IP Address and Host MAC Address for each host blocked by the router. Host IP Address The IP address that blocked by DoS are displayed here. Host MAC Address The MAC address that blocked by DoS are displayed here. To update this page and to show the current blocked host, click Refresh.
  • Page 79 User Manual Add/Edit/Delete a Static Route Entry Add or Modify a Static Route Entry To add static routing entries: 1. Click Add New. 2. Enter the following data: Destination IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway 3. Select a status Enabled Disable 4.

  • Page 80: Dynamic Dns

    User Manual To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Click Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete. 2. Modify the information. 3. Click Save. Click Enable All to make all entries enabled. Click Disabled All to make all entries disabled.
  • Page 81 User Manual Using Dyndns (Dyndns.org) DDNS - Dyndns To set up DDNS: 1. Select Dyndns (www.dyndns.org) 2. Enter User Name for your DDNS account. 3. Enter Password for your DDNS account. 4. Enter the Domain name from your dynamic DNS service provider. 5.
  • Page 82 User Manual Using PeanutHull (www.oray.net) DDNS - PeanutHull To set up for DDNS: 1. Type the User Name for your DDNS account. 2. Type the Password for your DDNS account. 3. Click Login to login the DDNS service. Connection Status The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. Domain Name The domain names are displayed here.
  • Page 83 User Manual Using Comexe (Comexe.cn) DDNS - Comexe To set up DDNS: 1. Enter the domain names your dynamic DNS service provider gave. 2. Type the User Name for your DDNS account. 3. Type the Password for your DDNS account. 4.

  • Page 84: Maintenance

    User Manual Maintenance WL830RT4 provides several maintenance tools to help keep your router up to date. System Tools The System Tools menu includes Time, Firmware, Factory Defaults, Backup and Restore, Reboot, Password, Log, and Statistics. Time You can set time manually or get GMT from the Internet.
  • Page 85 User Manual To use NTP Server time: 1. Enter Preferable NTP Server IP Address. 2. Click Get GMT. 3. Click Save. To enable daylight saving time: 1. Select Using daylight saving time. 2. Enter DST begin and DST end. 3. Click Save. Note: 1.

  • Page 86: Firmware

    User Manual Firmware New firmware is posted at www.aztech.com and can be downloaded for free. If the router is not experiencing difficulties, there is no need to upgrade firmware, unless the new firmware supports a new feature you need. Firmware Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version.

  • Page 87: Factory Defaults

    User Manual Factory Defaults This page allows you to restore the factory default settings. Click Restore to reset all configuration settings to their default values. Factory Defaults The default values are: User Name: admin Password: admin IP Address: 192.168.1.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Note: Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored.

  • Page 88: Backup And Restore

    User Manual Backup and Restore This page allows you to save current configuration of router as backup or restore the configuration file you saved before. Click Backup to save all configuration settings as a backup file in your local computer. Backup &...

  • Page 89: Reboot

    User Manual Reboot This page allows you to reboot the router. Click Reboot to reboot the router. Reboot Some router settings will take effect only after rebooting. These include: Change LAN IP Address (automatic reboot) MAC Clone (automatic reboot) DHCP service function Static address assignment of DHCP server Web Service Port of the router Firmware upgrade (automatic reboot)

  • Page 90: Password

    User Manual Password It is strongly recommended that you change the default user name and password for the Web Manager. Note: The new user name and password must not exceed 14 characters in length and must not include any spaces. Enter the new Password twice to confirm it. Password Page 90 of 102...

  • Page 91: Log

    User Manual The router can keep logs of all traffic. You can query the logs to find what happened to the router. Click Refresh to refresh the logs. Click Clear Log to clear all the logs. Page 91 of 102...

  • Page 92: Statistics

    User Manual Statistics The Statistics page displays the network traffic of each computer in the LAN, including total traffic and traffic of the last Packets Statistic interval seconds. Statistics Current Statistics Status The default value is disabled. To enable, click Enable. If disabled, the function of DoS protection in Security settings will be ineffective.
  • Page 93 User Manual Statistics Table IP Address The IP Address displayed with statistics Total Overall total of packets sent/received Packets The total amount of packets received and transmitted by the router. Bytes The total amount of bytes received and transmitted by the router.

  • Page 94: Faq

    User Manual 1. How do I configure the router to access Internet by ADSL users? First, configure the ADSL modem configured in RFC1483 bridge model. Connect the Ethernet cable from your ADSL modem to the WAN port on the router. The telephone cord plugs into the Line port of the ADSL modem.
  • Page 95 User Manual 3. I want to use NetMeeting, what do I need to do? If you start NetMeeting as a sponsor, you don’t need to do anything with the router. If you start as a responsor, you need to configure Virtual Server or DMZ Host. How to configure Virtual Server: Login to the router, click the Forwarding menu on the left of your browser, and click Virtual Servers submenu.
  • Page 96 User Manual 4. I want to build a WEB Server on the LAN, what should I do? Because the WEB Server port 80 will interfere with the WEB management port 80 on the router, you must change the WEB management port number to avoid interference.

  • Page 97: Glossary

    User Manual Glossary 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ WLAN Transmission Technology The WLAN device with 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ WLAN transmission technology make its sensitivity up to 105 dB, which gives users the ability to have robust, longer-range wireless connections. With this range-enhancing technology, a 2x to 3x eXtended Range™...

  • Page 98: Domain Name

    User Manual DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) A protocol that automatically configures the TCP/IP parameters of all the computers connected to a DHCP server. DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) A Demilitarized Zone allows one local host to be exposed to the Internet for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing.
  • Page 99 User Manual PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection. SSID (Service Set Identifier) A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network.

  • Page 100: Regulatory Compliance Notices

    User Manual Regulatory Compliance Notices FCC 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 101: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    User Manual FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. “To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna...

  • Page 102: Safety Warnings

    User Manual Safety Warnings For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions. Do not open the device. Opening or removing the device cover can expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. Only qualified service personnel can service the device.

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