(WLAN), enabling a transmission rate of up to 54Mbps (802.11g) or 11Mbps (802.11b). With HW831, your whole network is protected by a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall and the Network Address Translation (NAT) technology. At the same time, you can secure your wireless network by enabling WEP 64/128-bit authentication and data encryption.
LAN activity - blink rate is proportional to Blink at various rates transmission rate. Slow Blink WiFi ready. WLAN WiFi network activity – blink rate is Blink at various rates proportional to transmission rate. 1.3 Rear Panel HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
3G/3.5G USB modem plus 3G SIM card from your mobile network operator. 1.6 Package Contents HW831 Mobile Wireless Router CD-ROM containing the User Guide AC-DC Power Adapter (12V DC, 1.5A) RJ45 Ethernet Crossover Cable Quick Start Leaflet HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
Connect one end of the power adapter to the router’s PWR port and the other end to the electrical wall outlet. Power on the router. 2.2 Configuration To access the web-based utility, type “http://192.168.0.1” in your web browser and press “Enter”. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
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In the Basic > USB Modem page, depending on your mobile network operator, you may need to enter the following information: User Name Password APN Name PIN Code Leave other settings as defaults unless specified by your mobile network operator (Note: some settings are empty by default). HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
To change the Network Name (SSID) for your wireless network, go to the Basic > Wireless page. The default SSID is “aztech”. You may want to change the SSID if: You want to use your own preferred name. Another wireless network operating in your area has already been using the default name.
Connect one end of the power adapter to the router’s PWR port and the other end to the electrical wall outlet. Power on the router. 3.2 Connect/Disconnect USB Modem It is safe to connect/disconnect the USB modem even when the router is powered on. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
Away from electrical devices that may cause interference, e.g. radios, transmitters, power cables, microwave ovens, 2.4GHz cordless phones, etc. On a high platform to optimize router’s performance vertically and horizontally. Out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
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To allow for easy access to the LAN port on the rear panel, if required. Such that the LED’s on the top panel are clearly visible. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
Type “http://192.168.0.1” in your web browser and press “Enter”. When prompted to login, type “admin” in both the User name and Password fields, and then click on the “OK” button. 4.2 Basic 4.2.1 USB Modem 4.2.1.1 Connection Settings HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
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User Name: Enter the user name as provided by your service provider. Password: Enter the password as provided by your service provider. Dial Number: The default setting is “*99#”. Do not alter unless specified by your service provider. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
Static DNS Server 1: Enter IP address of the first DNS server as provided by your service provider. Static DNS Server 2: Enter IP address of the second DNS server as provided by your service provider. 4.2.2 Wireless 4.2.2.1 Wireless Settings HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
The default setting is “192.168.0.1”. It is recommended that you keep this setting unless there is a clash of IP addresses on your network. Subnet Mask: The default subnet mask is “255.255.255.0” and you shouldn’t need to change this. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
This list displays the host names, IP addresses and MAC addresses of the client computers whose IP addresses are fixed. To add a record to the list, click on the “Add” button. To edit an existing record, select the record and click on the “Edit” button. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
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You can also fill up these fields automatically by selecting the client computer from the Dynamic IP Client List. To save the record, click on the “OK” button. Edit Fixed IP Client Change the fields as required and click on the “OK” button to save the record. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
To add a record to the list, click on the “Add” button. To edit an existing record, select the record and click on the “Edit” button. To delete a record from the list, select the record and click on the “Delete” button. Add Port Forwarding HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
To save the record, click on the “OK” button. Edit Port Forwarding Change the fields as required and click on the “OK” button to save the record. 4.3.2 Internet Access 4.3.2.1 Internet Access Policy Summary HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
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IP Address” sections. Select “Deny” if you do not want any computers on your network to have Internet access except those listed in the “Control by MAC Address” and “Control by IP Address” sections. Control by MAC Address HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
When you are done editing the policy, click on the “OK” button to save the changes. 4.3.3 Firewall 4.3.3.1 Firewall Protection Firewall: Select “Enable” to turn on the SPI firewall. Select “Disable” to turn off the firewall. 4.3.3.2 Firewall Settings HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
Select “Enable” to protect your router from stealth scanning. Block IDENT (Port 113): Select “Enable” to prevent port 113 from being scanned by other Internet users. 4.3.4 Wireless 4.3.4.1 Advanced Wireless Settings HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
“11” to allow only 11Mbps data rate, or select “54” to allow only 54Mbps data rate. 4.3.5 Routing 4.3.5.1 Static Routes This list displays the static route records. To add a record to the list, click on the “Add” button. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
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Click on the “OK” button to save the record. Edit Static Route Change the fields as required and click on the “OK” button to save the record. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
Protocol over Secure Socket Layer) is similar to HTTP but provides a secure connection by encrypting the transmitted data. Port: Enter the port number to use when accessing the web-based utility from the Internet. 4.3.6.3 VPN Pass-Through HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
Confirm Password: Re-enter the new password. 4.4.2 Device Settings 4.4.2.1 Backup Settings Click on the “Backup Settings” button to save the router’s configuration settings to the local hard drive of your computer. 4.4.2.2 Restore Settings HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
After that, click on the “Submit” button to upgrade the firmware. (Warning: Firmware upgrade will take a few minutes. Please don’t turn off the power or reset the router.) HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
NTP Server 3: Enter the host name or IP address of a third NTP server. If NTP Servers 1 and 2 are unavailable, the router’s clock time will be synchronized via this server. 4.4.4.3 Set System Time Manually HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
Subnet Mask: Displays the subnet mask of the router’s WAN interface. Default Gateway: Displays the default gateway of the router’s WAN interface. DNS Server: Displays the DNS servers used by the router. 4.5.1.2 LAN MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the router’s LAN interface. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
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Signal Strength: Illustrates the strength of the radio signal from the mobile network. Connection Time: Displays how long the router has been connecting to the mobile network. Current Session Usage: Displays the number of bytes received and transmitted throughout the duration of the connection. 4.5.1.4 Wireless HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
Syslog server. Select “Disable” if you only want to log the system activities locally. Syslog Server: Enter the host name or IP address of the Syslog server if you have selected “Enable” for Remote Syslog. 4.5.2.2 View Log HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
This list shows the numbers of data packets received and transmitted through the router on each of its interfaces up to the time when this webpage was displayed. Click on the “Refresh” button to update the figures. 4.5.4 Wireless 4.5.4.1 Wireless Client List HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
This list displays the IP addresses and MAC addresses of the wireless clients currently connected to your router. Click on the “Refresh” button to update the list. 4.6 Help Please refer to this webpage if you need help when configuring the router. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
Soft reset – Resetting the router to its factory configuration using the web-based utility: Type “http://192.168.0.1” in your web browser and press “Enter”. Go to Maintenance > Device Settings. In the “Restore Factory Defaults” section, click on the “Restore Defaults” button. Reboot the router. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
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5. How do I retrieve my computer’s MAC address? Go to Start > Run, type “cmd” and press “Enter”. A command prompt window will appear. In the command prompt window, type “ipconfig /all” and press “Enter”. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
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6. How do I upgrade the router’s firmware? Download the latest firmware for the router from www.aztech.com. Access the router’s web-based utility by typing “http://192.168.0.1” in the web browser and press “Enter”. Go to Maintenance > Firmware. Click the “Browse” button to locate the downloaded firmware file.
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Auto MDI/MDIX. Replace the network cable with a crossover network cable (come with the unit) and the problem should be solved. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
Some medical equipment may be sensitive to external RF energy. Do not hold the antenna when the device is in use. Holding the antenna may affect signal quality, causing the device to operate at a higher power level than necessary. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
Do not open and repair the device yourself. If you suspect the device is not functioning properly, take it to the authorized service centre for service. Do not shake, knock, or drop the device. Do not use cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the device. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
132mm x 36.5mm x 134mm (5.20” x 1.44” x 5.28”) Weight: 277.6g Operating Temperature: 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F) Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% Non-condensing Storage Humidity: 10% to 90% Non-condensing HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
Aztech has been advised in advance of the possibility of such damages. In no event will Aztech’s liability exceed the amount paid by you for the product.
Appendix F: Contact Information For any technical difficulties with Aztech products, Call our Technical Support: Malaysia (603) 7804 8450 Operating Hours: 8:30am to 5:45pm (Mon-Fri) except public holidays Singapore (65) 674 92062 Operating Hours: 8:30am - 5:45pm (Monday – Friday ) except public holidays or via email: support@aztech.com...
IEEE 802.11b: A set of standards developed for wireless LAN which allows wireless devices from different manufacturers to communicate with each other. The IEEE 802.11b standard operates at a maximum data transfer rate of 11 Mbps at frequency 2.4GHz. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
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TCP: Transmission Control Protocol. TCP is a communication protocol used by the Internet. TCP breaks up the data packets at the sending end and reassembles them at the receiving end. Received packets are checked and acknowledged, while lost or corrupted packets are resent. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
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There are two levels of WEP encryption available: 64-bit and 128-bit. WLAN: Wireless Local Area Network. WLAN (or more commonly known as WiFi) enables local area network (LAN) to be deployed without cabling. WLAN transmits and receives data via radio signals. HW831 User Guide Rev 1.0...
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