Air4G Wireless-N 4G/3G Broadband Router User’s Manual
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Table of contents Table of contents 1. Introduction.................................................................................1 1.1 1.2 PACKING LIST .......................................................................................................1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .....................................................................................2 2. Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility ....................................5 2.1 2.2 EASY SETUP BY W INDOWS UTILITY ...................
Table of contents 4. Troubleshooting .......................................................................69 Appendix A. Spec Summary Table..............................................74 Appendix B. Licensing information ............................................
1. Introduction 1 1. Introduction The Air4G is a high-performance tool that supports wireless networking at home, work, or in a public place. The Air4G supports a USB 3G/4G modem card, either WCDMA, EVDO,LTE and even HSDPA as well, and supports wireless data transfers up to 150Mbps, and wired data transfers up to 100 Mbps. TheAir4G is compatible with industry security features. 1.1 Packing List 1. 2. 3. 4.
1. Introduction 1.2 Hardware Installation A.
1. Introduction B. Installation Steps Note: DO NOT connect the router to power before performing the installation steps below. Step 1. Plug a USB modem into USB port. Step 2. Insert RJ45 cable into LAN Port on the back panel of the router. Then plug the other end of into computer.
1. Introduction Step 3. Plug the power jack into the receptor on the back panel of the router. Then plug the other end into a wall outlet or power strip.
2. Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility 2 2. Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility There are two approaches for you to set up the Air4G quickly and easily. One is through executing the provided Windows Easy Setup Utility on your PC, and the other is through browsing the device web pages and configuration. 2.1 Easy Setup by Windows Utility Windows Utility Step 1. Install the Easy Setup Utility from the provided CD then follow the steps to configure the device. Step 2.
2. Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility Step 3. Then click the “Wizard” to continue. Step 4. Click “Next” to continue.
2. Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility Step 5. Select Wireless “Enable”, and then click “Next” to continue. Step 6. Enter SSID, Channel and Security options, and then click “Next” to continue.
2. Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility Step 7. Click” Let me select WAN service by myself” to select WAN service manually. Step 8. Select “3G/4G” Service by clicking 3G/4G icon to continue.
2. Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility Step 9. Select “Auto-Detection” and the Utility will try to detect and configure the required 3G/4G service settings automatically. Click “Next” to continue. Step 10. Or you can select “Manual” and manually fill in the required 3G/4G service settings provided by your ISP. Click “Next” to continue.
2. Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility Step 11. Click “Next” to save your setting. Step 12. The Air4G is rebooted to make your entire configuration take effect.
2. Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility Step 13： ： Click “Next” to test the Internet connection or you can ignore test. Step 14： ： Click “Next” to test WAN Networking service.
2. Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility Step 15： ： Click “Finish” to complete the setting. Step16: After configured, you can also click the “Advanced” icon to diagnostic your network. .
2. Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility Step17: Click the “Refresh” icon to diagnostic your network. Click “Next” to continue.
2. Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility Step18: Click the “Internet” icon to test the Internet connection.
2. Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility Step19: Click the “PC” icon to check the PC Network Status.
2. Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility Step 20: Click the “Router” icon; it will direct to Air4G’s web UI. Direct to web UI.
2. Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility 2.2 Easy Setup by Configuring Web Pages You can also browse web UI to configure the device. Browse to Activate the Setup Wizard Type in the IP Address (http://192.168.1.254) Type in the default password “admin” in the System Password and then click ‘login’ button. Select your language. Select “Wizard” for basic settings with simple way.
2. Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility Press “Next” to start the Setup Wizard. Configure with the Setup Wizard Step 1. Setup Login Password Change System Password. (Default：admin) Step 2.
2. Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility Step 3. Select WAN Type Choose Auto-Detecting or Manually to set WAN Type. Step 4. Select WAN Type If you want to use 3G/4G service as the main internet access, please set the WAN interface as “Wireless WAN” and the WAN type as “3G/4G”. Step 5. 3G/4G Mode Select Auto-Detection then click “Next” to continue.
2. Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility Step 6. Wireless Settings Setup your Wireless Network: SSID and Channel. Step 7. Wireless Settings Setup your Encryption Key here, then click” Next” to continue.
2. Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility Step 8. Confirm your Setting. Click Apply Settings to complete the setting. Step 9. Click Finish to complete it.
3. Making Configuration 3 3. Making Configuration Whenever you want to configure your network or this device, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the device. The default IP Address is 192.168.1.254. Enter the default password “admin” in the System Password and then click ‘login’ button. Then, you can browse the “Advanced” configuration pages for configuring this device.
3. Making Configuration 3.1 Basic Setting 3.1.1.
3. Making Configuration LAN Setup 1. LAN IP Address: The local IP address of this device. The computers on your network must use the LAN IP address of this device as their Default Gateway. You can change it if necessary. 2. Subnet Mask: Input your Subnet mask. (All devices in the network must have the same subnet mask.) The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Internet Setup 1. Combo WAN Status: Click on “Settings” there are three options: Disable, Load Sharing and Failover.
3. Making Configuration • Load sharing: Outbound load balancing is supported. When enabled, the system will allocate traffic between Ethernet WAN and Wireless WAN dynamically according to designed algorithms based on the Bandwidth. • Failover: When both WAN interfaces are available, Ethernet WAN traffic will be routed to Wireless WAN when Ethernet WAN connection is down. When Ethernet WAN connection is up, the route traffic will be connected back to Ethernet WAN automatically 2.
3. Making Configuration (2) If you select “Wireless WAN”, there are 3G/4G and iBurst to choose.
3. Making Configuration A.
3. Making Configuration For 3G/4G WAN Networking. The WAN fields may not be necessary for your connection. The information on this page will only be used when your service provider requires you to enter a User Name and Password to connect with the 3G/4G network. Please refer to your documentation or service provider for additional information. 1. Dial-Up Profile: Select “Auto-Detection” or “Manual” to continue.
3. Making Configuration 15. LCP Echo Request: Enter the time interval and the maximum failure count. The device will constantly send out the LCP packets for keeping the connection alive. 16. Ping Remote Host: Enter the Remote host IP and the time interval to send the ping packets for keeping the connection alive. B. Static IP Address: 1.
3. Making Configuration C. Dynamic IP Address: 1. Activate WWAN for Auto-Failover: With this function enabled, when the Ethernet WAN connection is broken, the device will automatically activate the WWAN connection and keep you connected to internet with the alternative WWAN broadband service. Meanwhile, if the device detected that the Ethernet WAN connection is recovered, your broadband connection will be switched to use the Ethernet WAN service. 2.
3. Making Configuration D. PPP over Ethernet 1. Activate WWAN for Auto-Failover: With this function enabled, when the Ethernet WAN connection is broken, the device will automatically activate the WWAN connection and keep you connected to internet with the alternative WWAN broadband service. Meanwhile, if the device detected that the Ethernet WAN connection is recovered, your broadband connection will be switched to use the Ethernet WAN service 2.
3. Making Configuration (2) Auto Reconnect (Always-on): The device will link with ISP until the connection is established. (3) Manually: The device will not make the link until someone clicks the connect-button in the Status-page. 4. Maximum Idle Time: the amount of time of inactivity before disconnecting your PPPoE session. Set it to zero or enable “Auto-reconnect” to disable this feature. 5. PPPoE Service Name: Optional. Input the service name if your ISP requires it. Otherwise, leave it blank. 6.
3. Making Configuration 1. Activate WWAN for Auto-Failover: With this function enabled, when the Ethernet WAN connection is broken, the device will automatically activate the WWAN connection and keep you connected to internet with the alternative WWAN broadband service. Meanwhile, if the device detected that the Ethernet WAN connection is recovered, your broadband connection will be switched to use the Ethernet WAN service 2.
3. Making Configuration F. L2TP 1. Activate WWAN for Auto-Failover: With this function enabled, when the Ethernet WAN connection is broken, the device will automatically activate the WWAN connection and keep you connected to internet with the alternative WWAN broadband service. Meanwhile, if the device detected that the Ethernet WAN connection is recovered, your broadband connection will be switched to use the Ethernet WAN service 2.
3. Making Configuration 5. L2TP Account and Password: The account and password your ISP assigned to you. If you don't want to change the password, keep it blank. 6. Connection ID: Optional. Input the connection ID if your ISP requires it. 7. Maximum Idle Time: The time of no activity to disconnect your L2TP session. Set it to zero or enable “Auto-reconnect” to disable this feature.
3. Making Configuration 1. DHCP Server: Choose either Disable or Enable. If you enable the DHCP Server function, the following settings will be effective. 2. IP Pool Starting/Ending Address: Whenever there is a request, the DHCP server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify the starting / ending address of the IP address pool. 3. Lease Time: DHCP lease time to the DHCP client. 4.
3. Making Configuration Press “Fixed Mapping” and the DHCP Server will reserve the special IP for designated MAC address. For example: • On the DHCP Clients List, please first select which client you wish to add to fix mapping, then click on “Fixed Mapping” button. • The setting will be saved, and click on below link of Fixed Mapping.
3. Making Configuration • The client has added to Fixed Mapping table.
3. Making Configuration 3.1.3. Wireless Settings Wireless settings allow you to set the wireless configuration items. 1. Wireless Module: You can enable or disable wireless function. 2. Network ID (SSID): Network ID is used for identifying the Wireless LAN (WLAN). Client stations can roam freely over this device and other Access Points that have the same Network ID. (The factory default setting is “default”) 3.
3. Making Configuration (1) Open: Open system authentication simply consists of two communications. The first is an authentication request by the client that contains the station ID (typically the MAC address). This is followed by an authentication response from the AP/router containing a success or failure message. An example of when a failure may occur is if the client's MAC address is explicitly excluded in the AP/router configuration.
3. Making Configuration 1. WPS: You can enable this function by selecting “Enable”. WPS offers a safe and easy way to allow the wireless clients connected to your wireless network. 2. AP PIN: You can press Generate New Pin to get an AP PIN. 3. Config Mode: Select your config Mode from “Registrar” or “Enrollee”. 4. Config Status: It shows the status of your configuration. 5. Config Method: You can select the Config Method here from “Pin Code” or “Push Button”. 6.
3. Making Configuration 3.1.4. Change Password You can change the System Password here. We strongly recommend you to change the system password for security reason. Click on “Save” to store your settings or click “Undo” to give up the changes. 3.
3. Making Configuration 3.2.1. Virtual Server This product’s NAT firewall filters out unrecognized packets to protect your Intranet, so all hosts behind this product are invisible to the outside world. If you wish, you can make some of them accessible by enabling the Virtual Server Mapping. A virtual server is defined as a Service Port, and all requests to this port will be redirected to the computer specified by the Server IP.
3. Making Configuration For example, if you have an FTP server (port 21) at 192.168.1.1, a Web server (port 80) at 192.168.1.2, and a PPTP VPN server at 192.168.1.6, then you need to specify the following virtual server mapping table: Service Port Server IP Enable 21 192.168.1.1 V 80 192.168.1.2 V 1723 192.168.1.6 V Click on “Save” to store your settings or click “Undo” to give up the changes. 3.2.2.
3. Making Configuration 1. Trigger: The outbound port number issued by the application. 2. Incoming Ports: When the trigger packet is detected, the inbound packets sent to the specified port numbers are allowed to pass through the firewall. There is a Popular applications as below, if your application is not included, please configure it manually. This device provides some predefined settings. Select your application and click “Copy to” to add the predefined setting to your list.
3. Making Configuration 3.2.3. Miscellaneous 1. IP Address of DMZ Host DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Host is a host without the protection of firewall. It allows a computer to be exposed to unrestricted 2-way communication for Internet games, Video conferencing, Internet telephony and other special applications. 2. UPnP Setting The device supports the UPnP function.
3. Making Configuration 3.3 Security Setting 3.3.1.Status To view the status of security settings for outbound filter, inbound filter and domain filter.
3. Making Configuration Click on “Refresh” to refresh the webpage. 3.3.2. Packet Filters Packet Filter includes both outbound filter and inbound filter. And they have same way to setting. Packet Filter enables you to control what packets are allowed to pass the router. Outbound filter applies on all outbound packets. However, inbound filter applies on packets that destined to Virtual Servers or DMZ host only. You can select one of the two filtering policies: 1.
3. Making Configuration You can specify 8 rules for each direction: inbound or outbound. For each rule, you can define the following: • Source IP address • Source port • Destination IP address • Destination port • Protocol: TCP or UDP or both. • Use Rule# For source or destination IP address, you can define a single IP address (4.3.2.1) or a range of IP addresses (4.3.2.1-4.3.2.254). An empty implies all IP addresses.
3. Making Configuration For source or destination port, you can define a single port (80) or a range of ports (1000-1999). Add prefix "T" or "U" to specify TCP or UDP protocol. For example, T80, U53, U2000-2999, No prefix indicates both TCP and UDP are defined. An empty implies all port addresses. Packet Filter can work with Scheduling Rules, and give user more flexibility on Access control. For Detail, please refer to Scheduling Rule. Each rule can be enabled or disabled individually.
3. Making Configuration 1. Domain Filter: Check if you want to enable Domain Filter. 2. Log DNS Query: Check if you want to log the action when someone accesses the specific URLs. 3. Privilege IP Address Range: Setting a group of hosts and privilege these hosts to access network without restriction. 4. Domain Suffix: A suffix of URL can be restricted, for example, ".com", "xxx.com". 5. Action: When someone is accessing the URL met the domain-suffix, what kind of action you want.
3. Making Configuration 3.3.4. URL Blocking URL Blocking will block LAN computers to connect with pre-define Websites. The major difference between “Domain filter” and “URL Blocking” is Domain filter require user to input suffix (like .com or .org, etc), while URL Blocking require user to input a keyword only. In other words, Domain filter can block specific website, while URL Blocking can block hundreds of websites by simply a keyword. 1. URL Blocking: Check if you want to enable URL Blocking. 2.
3. Making Configuration 3.3.5. MAC Control MAC Address Control allows you to assign different access right for different users and to assign a specific IP address to a certain MAC address. 1. MAC Address Control: Check “Enable” to enable the “MAC Address Control”. All of the settings in this page will take effect only when “Enable” is checked. 2. Connection control: Check "Connection control" to enable the controlling of which wired and wireless clients can connect with this device.
3. Making Configuration 3.3.6. Miscellaneous 1. Administrator Time-out: The time of no activity to logout automatically, you may set it to zero to disable this feature. 2. Remote Administrator Host/Port: In general, only Intranet user can browse the built-in web pages to perform administration task. This feature enables you to perform administration task from remote host. If this feature is enabled, only the specified IP address can perform remote administration. If the specified IP address is 0.0.0.
3. Making Configuration 3.
3. Making Configuration 3.4.1.Status To view the status of advanced settings for system time, dynamic DNS, routing and Qos. Click on “Refresh” to refresh the webpage.
3. Making Configuration 3.4.2. System Log This page supports two methods to export system logs to specific destination by means of syslog (UDP) and SMTP (TCP). The items you have to setup including: 1. IP Address for Sys log: Host IP of destination where sys log will be sent to. Check Enable to enable this function. 2. Setting of Email alert: Enable Email alert (send syslog via email). 3. SMTP Server IP and Port: Input the SMTP server IP and port, which are connected with ':'.
3. Making Configuration 3.4.3. Dynamic DNS To host your server on a changing IP address, you have to use dynamic domain name service (DDNS). So that anyone wishing to reach your host only needs to know the name of it. Dynamic DNS will map the name of your host to your current IP address, which changes each time you connect your Internet service provider. Before you enable Dynamic DNS, you need to register an account on one of these Dynamic DNS servers that we list in Provider field.
3. Making Configuration 3.4.4. QOS Provide different priority to different users or data flows, or guarantee a certain level of performance. 1. QOS Control: Check Enable to enable this function. 2. Bandwidth of Upstream: Set the limitation of upstream bandwidth 3. Local IP : Ports: Define the Local IP address and ports of packets 4. Remote IP : Ports: Define the Remote IP address and ports of packets 5. QoS Priority: This defines the priority level of the current Policy Configuration.
3. Making Configuration 3.4.5. SNMP In brief, SNMP, the Simple Network Management Protocol, is a protocol designed to give a user the capability to remotely manage a computer network by polling and setting terminal values and monitoring network events. 1. Enable SNMP: You must check “Local”, “Remote” or both to enable SNMP function. If “Local” is checked, this device will response request from LAN. If “Remote” is checked, this device will response request from WAN. 2.
3. Making Configuration 3.4.6. Routing If you have more than one routers and subnets, you will need to enable routing table to allow packets to find proper routing path and allow different subnets to communicate with each other. The routing table allows you to determine which physical interface address to use for outgoing IP data grams. 1. Dynamic Routing: Routing Information Protocol (RIP) will exchange information about destinations for computing routes throughout the network.
3. Making Configuration 3.4.7. System Time 1. Time Zone: Select a time zone where this device locates. 2. Auto-Synchronization: Check the “Enable” checkbox to enable this function. Besides, you can select a NTP time server to consult UTC time. 3. Sync with Time Server: Click on the button if you want to set Date and Time by NTP Protocol manually. 4. Sync with my PC: Click on the button if you want to set Date and Time using PC’s Date and Time manually. .
3. Making Configuration 3.4.8. Scheduling You can set the schedule time to decide which service will be turned on or off. 1. Schedule: Check to enable the schedule rule settings. 2. Add New Rule: To create a schedule rule, click the “Add New Rule” button. You can edit the Name of Rule, Policy, and set the schedule time (Week day, Start Time, and End Time). The following example configures “ftp time” as everyday 14:10 to 16:20.
3. Making Configuration Click on “Save” to store your settings or click “Undo” to give up the changes.
3. Making Configuration 3.
3. Making Configuration 3.5.1. System Info You can view the System Information and System log, and download/clear the System log, in this page.
3. Making Configuration 3.5.2. Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade firmware by clicking “Upgrade” button. 3.5.3. Backup Setting You can backup your settings by clicking the “Backup Setting” function item and save it as a bin file. Once you want to restore these settings, please click Firmware Upgrade button and use the bin file you saved.
3. Making Configuration 3.5.4. Reset to Default You can also reset this device to factory default settings by clicking the Reset to default function item. 3.5.5. Reboot You can also reboot this device by clicking the Reboot function item. 3.5.6. Miscellaneous 1. Domain Name or IP address for Ping Test: Allow you to configure an IP, and ping the device. You can ping a specific IP to test whether it is alive. Click on “Save” to store your settings or click “Undo” to give up the changes.
4. Troubleshooting 4 4. Troubleshooting This Chapter provides solutions to problems for the installation and operation of theAir4G. You can refer to the following if you are having problems. 1 Why can’t I configure the router even the cable is plugged and the LED is lit? Do a Ping test to make sure that the WiFi Combo Router is responding. Note: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet connection to configure it. Go to Start > Run. 1. Type cmd. 2. Press OK. 3.
4. Troubleshooting Ensure that your Ethernet Adapter is working, and that all network drivers are installed properly. Network adapter names will vary depending on your specific adapter. The installation steps listed below are applicable for all network adapters. 1. Go to Start > Right click on “My Computer” > Properties. 2. Select the Hardware Tab. 3. Click Device Manager. 4. Double-click on “Network Adapters”. 5. Right-click on Wireless Card bus Adapter or your specific network adapter. 6.
4. Troubleshooting Please check the following items: I. Make sure you have inserted a validated SIM card in the 3G/4G data card, and the subscription from ISP is still available II. If you activate PIN code check feature in SIM card, making sure the PIN code you fill in dial-up page is correct III. Checking with your ISP to see all dial-up settings are correct IV. Make sure 3G/4G signal from your ISP is available in your environment D.
4. Troubleshooting V. Ensure that the LEDs are indicating normally. If no, make sure that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. VI. Ensure that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network. VII. If you are using other wireless device, home security systems or ceiling fans, lights in your home, your wireless connection may degrade dramatically.
4. Troubleshooting 7 How to reset to default? I. Ensure the Air4G is powered on II. Find the Reset button on the right side III. Press the Reset button for 8 seconds and then release. IV. After the Air4G reboots, it has back to the factory default settings.
Appendix A. Spec Summary Table Appendix A. Spec Summary Table Hardware Interface 3G WAN Ethernet WAN Ethernet LAN WPS Reset WLAN Antenna LED Indication Wireless LAN (WiFi) SSID Channel Output Power Security Functionality 3G/4G WAN Ethernet WAN WAN Connection NAT SPI Firewall DoS Protection Routing Protocol Management Administration Environment 1 x USB port for 3G/3.
Appendix B. Licensing information Appendix B. Licensing information This product includes copyrighted third-party software licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License. Please refer to the GNU General Public License below to check the detailed terms of this license. The following parts of this product are subject to the GNU GPL, and those software packages are copyright by their respective authors. Linux-2.4.28 system kernel busybox_1_00_rc2 bridge-utils 0.9.5 dhcpcd-1.
Appendix B. Licensing information GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it.
Appendix B. Licensing information We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this license which gives you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify the software. Also, for each author's protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is no warranty for this free software.
Appendix B. Licensing information 1. You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Program's source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice and disclaimer of warranty; keep intact all the notices that refer to this License and to the absence of any warranty; and give any other recipients of the Program a copy of this License along with the Program.
Appendix B. Licensing information In addition, mere aggregation of another work not based on the Program with the Program (or with a work based on the Program) on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does not bring the other work under the scope of this License. 3.
Appendix B. Licensing information 4. You may not copy, modify, sublicense, or distribute the Program except as expressly provided under this License. Any attempt otherwise to copy, modify, sublicense or distribute the Program is void, and will automatically terminate your rights under this License. However, parties who have received copies, or rights, from you under this License will not have their licenses terminated so long as such parties remain in full compliance. 5.
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