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WR300NQ
Wireless Broadband Router
User Guide
Ver. 1.0b
October 2011
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  • Page 1 WR300NQ Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Ver. 1.0b October 2011...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Included Items ........................... 4 Chapter 1: User's Guide ........................5 1.1 Purpose ..........................5 1.2 User's Guide Overview ....................... 5 Chapter 2: Overview ......................... 6 2.1 Introduction ......................... 6 2.2 Features and Specifications ....................6 2.2.1 Features ........................6 2.2.2 Product Specifications ....................
  • Page 3 5.1.1 System Status ......................35 5.1.2 Statistics ......................... 36 Chapter 6: Wireless Overview ......................38 6.1 ReadyNet WLAN Information ..................38 6.2 What is a Wireless Network ....................38 6.3 How does a wireless network work? ................. 38 Chapter 7: Frequently Asked Questions ..................39...

  • Page 4: Included Items

    Included Items Carefully open the box and remove the contents. Your ReadyNet WR300NQ Wireless Router should include the following items: 1- WR300NQ wireless router 1- External power adapter 1- Ethernet cable 1- Quick start guide Note: If the product is found to be damaged or if any of the listed parts are missing, please contact...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: User's Guide

    Thank you for purchasing the ReadyNet WR300NQ Wireless Broadband Router! The WR300NQ router is designed for SOHO (small office and home office) use and provides many of the features and functions you expect in a mainstream broadband router. The router features network security defense and filtering capabilities allowing you greater security and safety within your SOHO network.

  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Overview

    Chapter 2: Overview Thank you for purchasing the WR300NQ Wireless Router. This manual will assist you with the installation and use this product. 2.1 Introduction WR300NQ Wireless Broadband Router features an integrated firewall, router, wired and wireless network connectivity. The wireless features are based on the IEEE 802.11n standard.

  • Page 7: Product Specifications

    2.2.2 Product Specifications Model WR300NQ IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, Supported standards and protocols IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, CSMA/CA, CSMA/CD, TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, PPPoE 1- 10/100M Adaptive RJ45 Port Port 4- 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Ports Frequency range 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz 11n: 150/270/243/216/162/108/81/54/27 Mbps 135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5 Mbps...

  • Page 8: Chapter 3: Hardware Installation

    Other Power, WPS Dimensions (L × W × H) (mm) 168 x 117 x 33 (mm) Chapter 3: Hardware Installation 3.1 Panel Layout 3.1.1 Panel Layout LED Indicators Name Action Description No electric power Power LED On (Solid) Router is powered Faulty SYS LED On (Flashing)

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    system will be configured with the factory default settings.* WPS button: Selects WPS setup mode when adding a WPS enabled device to your wireless network. When adding WPS enabled devices to your network, you can use this push button and the push button on the WPS enabled wireless device to link them together and provide a secure connection.

  • Page 10: Wireless Network Installation

    Repeat step 1 for up an additional three LAN connections. Establish a WAN connection: Connect one end of a network cable to the router WAN port, connect the other end of the network cable to an xDSL Modem, Cable Modem, Fiber Optic Modem or Ethernet WAN system.
  • Page 11 "admin"), click the "OK" button. You will then enter the router configuration menu. Note: If you changed the WR300NQ's default IP address, you will need to use the new IP address you chose in order to access the WEB management interface.

  • Page 12: Setup Wizard

    4.2 Setup Wizard For Quick and Easy configuration a setup wizard is provided to set the WR300NQ basic settings. This should provide basic Internet access, wireless encryption and other basic functions: Setup Wizard: Wireless Network Setup welcome screen. 1 Choose the type of wireless router work you require. The most common will be”Gateway”.
  • Page 13 2. Set up the NTP server location and select the time zone. Preferably choose the closest time server and the time zone that matches the location of the router. 3. Set up a wireless router's LAN interface configuration. The IP address is the address used to access the router from your web browser.
  • Page 14 5. The basic wireless parameter settings. Here you can customize the 802.11x wireless settings. First time users should use the default settings. You can choose which of the 802.11 bands to use, b, g, n. You can alter the router mode of operation and you can set your own SSID for the router. Make sure you know the SSID for the router as it will be required when adding wireless devices to your network.

  • Page 15: Wireless

    （ ） Use Type: Choose the type of wireless network job D efault = AP SSID: Identifies you wireless network. (Default = WR300NQ ） Channel Width: Wireless channel operating frequency bandwidth. (Default = 40 MHz) Control Sideband: The sideband can be set to upper (High) or lower. (Default = High) Associated Clients: Display the wireless clients connected to the router.
  • Page 16 Fragment Threshold: Specifies the data packet fragmentation size threshold. When the data packet is longer than the fragmentation size threshold, the packet will automatically be divided into multiple packets. Small packets can cause poor network performance, so this value should not be set too low. Small packets are only beneficial if periodic interference is causing interference with larger packet sizes.

  • Page 17: Security

    Note: The Advanced settings are part of the advanced wireless parameters, default values are recommended unless you understand their use. 4.3.3 Security Security settings. You can select the encryption method (WEP, WPA, WPA2). SSID: Select the SSID, for which you want to set the security method. Encryption method: Sets the encryption mode for the corresponding SSID.

  • Page 18: Wds

    Control Mode: Provides the ability to allow or deny access to each MAC address added to a list. MAC address: Allows individual MAC addresses to be added to the list with the associated control mode. Comment: A comment may be added to each MAC address entry in the list. 4.3.5 WDS Wireless Distribution System allows multiple IEEE 802.11 network Access Points to interconnect with each other.

  • Page 19: Wps

    Enable WDS: Enables WDS function. MAC Address: The MAC address of each Access Point you with to add to the network must be entered individually to this list. Data Rate: Sets the transmission speed. Comment: Adding strategy to the current logo. 4.3.6 WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a Wi-Fi Alliance security standard and was introduced to simplify encrypted setup of 802.11 wireless network devices.

  • Page 20: Site Survey

    Disable WPS: Allows the WPS function to be turned on and off. WPS Status: Displays the current status of the WPS function including: SSID, authentication, encryption type, the AP's PIN code and other information. PBC mode: PBC (Push Button Configuration) mode can be initiated in two ways, you can directly press the WPS push-button on the hardware, or select it within the software by selecting “Start PBC”.

  • Page 21: Wan Advanced

    WAN Type: This selects the type WAN port connection provided by your Internet Service Provider. Your Internet service provider can provide this information. Account: Enter the broadband account name. Password: Enter the password for broadband access. Service Name: Enter the server name. Connection Type: Set the type of broadband connection.

  • Page 22: Upload/Download Bandwidth

    Enable WEB Server Access on WAN: Allows web server access from outside the local network. Enable IGMP proxy: The IGMP Proxy is used to monitor IGMP traffic between hosts and routers. By creating a multicast routing table, the IGMP proxy can improve the efficiency of network traffic.
  • Page 23 IP Address: This is the IP address assigned to the router that is used to access it from the LAN. The factory default address is: 192.168.1.1. The address may be changed if required. Subnet Mask: One or more subnets may exist on a LAN. This setting allows the user to select the desired subnet mask for the router.

  • Page 24: Static Dhcp

    4.5.2 Static DHCP Enable Static DHCP: If you want to use DHCP mode, but you have one or more clients that must have a specific IP address assigned to them, the unique MAC address from each client can be entered in this list along with the associated IP address you wish the DHCP server to assign to the client.

  • Page 25: Qos Setting

    4.6 QOS Setting The QOS (Quality of Service) feature is used to optimize upload and download traffic control for specific client devices connected to the LAN. Rules are set for one client at a time and are saved to a table. Enable: Selecting this checkbox enables the QOS function.

  • Page 26: Security

    the LAN, enter the beginning and ending IP addresses here. Each client device on the LAN within the entered address range will have QOS applied with the associated rules. MAC Address: If QOS is to be applied to a specific device with a known MAC addresses, the MAC address can be entered here.

  • Page 27: Mac Filter

    4.7.2 MAC filter Enable: Selecting this checkbox enables the MAC Filter function. MAC Address: Enter a MAC address you wish to restrict from your network. You may enter multiple addresses and save them one at a time. Comment: An optional comment describing the settings may be added. 4.7.3 IP filter Enable: Selecting this checkbox enables the IP Filter function.

  • Page 28: Url Filter

    4.7.4 URL filter Enable: Selecting this checkbox enables the URL Filter function. URL: Enter an Internet address you wish to restrict from your network. You may enter multiple addresses and save them one at a time. Example: sample.com, will not only block www.sample.com, it will also block access to other domains of sample.com.

  • Page 29: Service

    4.8 Service 4.8.1 DMZ After setting the LAN DMZ (De Militarized Zone) host, the host will be fully exposed to the WAN (Wide Area Network). This can provide unlimited two-way communication between the LAN and WAN, usually for Web, FTP and mail servers. Just enter the LAN DMZ host IP address, select “Enable DMZ”...

  • Page 30: Ddns

    Enable: Selecting this checkbox enables the Virtual Server function. IP Address: Enter the IP address, such as 192.168.1.103. Protocol: Choose the protocol to be used. Port Range: Enter the port range to be used, such as 80-80. Comment: An optional comment describing the settings may be added. 4.8.3 DDNS A DDNS (Dynamic DNS) provides the capability for a networked device, such as a router or computer system, to notify a Domain Name System (DNS) to change the active DNS...

  • Page 31: Ntp

    DDNS Status: Displays the status of your DDNS. Enable: Enables the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service). DDNS Server: Specify the DDNS server. Account: Login Name for the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) account. Password: Password for the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) account. DDNS: Name of the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) domain name registration website.

  • Page 32: Management

    Current Time: The current router clock time. Time Zone: Select your local time zone. NTP Server: Select the NTP time server to use. Try to select the server closet to your location. 4.9 Management 4.9.1 System Mode System mode selection: You can choose gateway mode, bridge mode and wireless ISP mode. Gateway: Select Gateway mode if you are connecting an ADSL, Cable, or Optical Modem to the wide area network (WAN) port for Internet access.

  • Page 33: Save & Upload

    The firmware upgrade feature allows the user to load the latest version of firmware. If a firmware update is available, you can download it to a computer from the ReadyNet website. Click the "Browse" button then select the update file location. Next click "Upgrade" to install the firmware file.

  • Page 34: Password

    4.9.4 Password This menu page is used to set a login name and password to access the router configuration menu. Be sure to change your default password to minimize the possibility of an unauthorized person accessing the configuration menu. Account: Enter a user name of your choice. (Default = “admin”, but box will be blank) Password: Enter a password of your choice.

  • Page 35: Status

    Enable Log: Select the checkbox to enable the System Log feature. Log Server IP Address: Enter the log server IP address. 5.0 Status 5.1.1 System Status Displays the WR300NQ system status as shown below.

  • Page 36: Statistics

    WAN default gateway and WAN MAC address. WLAN Configuration: This box displays the WLAN mode, 802.11 communication type, the SSID, the channel, encryption status, BSSID and associated clients. 5.1.2 Statistics The WR300NQ router maintains statistical information since the last start-up. An example is shown below.
  • Page 37 Wireless LAN: Displays the number of data packets sent and received for the wireless LAN port. Ethernet LAN: Displays the number of data packets sent and received for the Ethernet LAN port. Ethernet WAN: Displays the number of data packets sent and received for the Ethernet WAN port.

  • Page 38: Chapter 6: Wireless Overview

    Chapter 6: Wireless Overview 6.1 ReadyNet WLAN Information READYNET wireless products are based on industry standards for your home, business or public access wireless network. They provide simple, compatible, high-speed wireless connection. By strictly adhering to the 802.11 IEEE standards, READYNET wireless products will allow you to access secure data in your home or small business, when and where you want.

  • Page 39: Chapter 7: Frequently Asked Questions

    Internet is part of a Wide Area Network or WAN. A device called a MODEM is usually used to access the WAN using DSL, Cable, Fiber Optic, or a Wireless connection. The modem converts the incoming WAN signal from the internet to a wired Ethernet connection that can be connected to a router.
  • Page 40 the router must be reset to the factory default settings. This will allow the default IP address, username and password to function again. Once the router is reset and the router menu accessed, new settings can be applied to the router. Here are the steps for resetting the router: 1.
  • Page 41 through the NAT must be translated to the correct IP address. 5. What factors affect the wireless signals? 1. 802.11b/g/n wireless broadband utilizes microwaves for communication. Microwaves travel best in straight lines between the access point and client antennas. Obstacles such as walls, persons, furnishings or other items that lie between the access point and client antennas can reduce and sometimes completely block the microwave transmissions.

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