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Contents INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 3 KEY HARDWARE FEATURES ......................................................................... 3 DESCRIPTION OF CAPABILITIES .................................................................. 3 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... 5 LED INDICATORS ..............................................................................
INTRODUCTION The 150Mbps Wireless-N 3G Mobile Wireless Router (R36) supports routing from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) connection (DSL or cable modem) to a local network. It is simple to configure and can be up and running in minutes. KEY HARDWARE FEATURES The following table describes the main hardware features of the 3G Mobile Wireless Router. Description WAN Port: One 100BASE-TX RJ-45 port for connecting to the Internet. LAN Port: One 100BASE-TX RJ-45 port for local network connections.
◆ Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection, client privileges, and NAT. ◆ NAT also enables multi-user Internet access via a single user account, and virtual server functionality (providing protected access to Internet services such as Web, FTP, e-mail, and Telnet). ◆ VPN passthrough (IPsec, PPTP, or L2TP). ◆ User-definable application sensing tunnel supports applications requiring multiple connections.
protocols – IPsec, PPTP, and L2TP. These protocols allow remote users to establish a secure connection to another network. If your service provider supports VPNs, then these protocols can be used to create an authenticated and encrypted tunnel for passing secure data over the Internet (that is, a traditionally shared data network). ■ IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) — Encrypts and authenticates entire IP packets and encapsulates them into new IP packets for secure communications between networks.
LED INDICATORS The 3G Mobile Wireless Router includes four status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table.
ETHERNET WAN PORT A 100BASE-TX RJ-45 port that can be attached to an Internet access device, such as a DSL or Cable modem. ETHERNET LAN PORT The 3G Mobile Wireless Router has one 100BASE-TX RJ-45 port that can be attached directly to a PC or 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN segments. This port supports automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs, switches, or hubs.
INITIAL CONFIGURATION The 3G Mobile Wireless Router offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC directly attached to the unit can access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or above). CONNECTING TO THE LOGIN PAGE It is recommended to make initial configuration changes by connecting a PC directly to the 3G Mobile Wireless Router’s LAN port.
HOME PAGE AND MAIN MENU After logging in to the web interface, the Status page displays. The Home page shows the main menu and the method to access the Setup Wizard.
SETUP WIZARD The Wizard is designed to help you configure the basic settings required to get the 3G Mobile Wireless Router up and running. There are only a few basic steps you need to set up the 3G Mobile Wireless Router and provide a connection. Click on Easy Setup to bring up the wizard Option #1 - WAN SETTINGS – USB Wireless Adapter Mode: Static IP Enables support for AWUS wireless card as a WAN connection by selecting Wireless Adapter from the Easy Setup page.
Select Static (Fixed IP) from the drop down menu from Connection Mode. Prepare an available SSID after Site Survey. ◆ IP Address — The IP address of the 3G Mobile Wireless Router. Valid IP addresses consist of four decimal numbers, 0 to 255, separated by periods. ◆ Subnet Mask — The mask that identifies the host address bits used for routing to specific subnets.
◆ Security Mode — Specifies the security mode for the SSID. Select the security method and then configure the required parameters. (Options: Disabled, Open, Shared, WEP-AUTO, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK_WPA2-PSK, WPA, WPA2, WPA1_WPA2, 802.1X; Default: Disabled Click Site Survey to scan available network that you need to connect to it. Click Rescan on the pop up screen to scan available network that you need to connect to it. Scanning for available wifi network.
Now, it shows the SSID and BSSID that AWUS wireless card is going to connect. Click Next when finished.
Configure the SSID and Security Mode of the R36 Router, ALFA-Extend in this example. ◆ Access Policy — The 3G Mobile Wireless Router provides a MAC address filtering facility. The access policy can be set to allow or reject specific station MAC addresses. This feature can be used to connect known wireless devices that may not be able to support the configured security mode. ◆ Security Mode — Specifies the security mode for the SSID. Select the security method and then configure the required parameters.
Option #1 - WAN SETTINGS – USB Wireless Card Mode: DHCP Enables support for AWUS wireless card as a WAN connection by selecting USB Wireless Adapter from the Easy Setup page. Screen shows saving in progress after 3G dongle has been selected. Select Static (Fixed IP) from the drop down menu from Connection Mode. Prepare an available SSID after Site Survey.
◆ Hostname — Specifies the host name of the DHCP client. (Default: R36) ◆ Primary DNS Server — The IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server. A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses. To specify a DNS server, type the IP addresses in the text field provided. Otherwise, leave the text field blank. ◆ Secondary DNS Server — The IP address of the Secondary Domain Name Server.
Scanning for available wifi network. Click on the SSID that you attempt to connect to it; VAP is the SSID that we are going to connect in this example. Click Close when finished. Now, it shows the SSID and BSSID that AWUS wireless card is going to connect. Click Next when finished.
Screen shows saving in progress Configure the SSID and Security Mode of the R36 Router, ALFA-Extend in this example. ◆ Access Policy — The 3G Mobile Wireless Router provides a MAC address filtering facility. The access policy can be set to allow or reject specific station MAC addresses. This feature can be used to connect known wireless devices that may not be able to support the configured security mode. ◆ Security Mode — Specifies the security mode for the SSID.
Shared, WEP-AUTO, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK_WPA2-PSK, WPA, WPA2, WPA1_WPA2, 802.1X; Default: Disabled NOTE: To keep your wireless network protected and secure, you should implement the highest security possible. For small networks, it is recommended to select WPA2-PSK using AES encryption as the most secure option. However, if you have older wireless devices in the network that do not support AES encryption, select TKIP as the encryption algorithm.
◆ User Name — Sets the PPPoE user name for the WAN port. (Default: pppoe_user; Range: 1~32 characters) ◆ Password — Sets a PPPoE password for the WAN port. (Default: pppoe_password; Range: 1~32 characters) ◆ Verify Password — Prompts you to re-enter your chosen password. ◆ Operation Mode — Enables and configures the keep alive time and configures the on-demand idle time.
Screen shows saving in progress after 3G dongle has been selected. ◆ Pin Code Protect — Enables the use of a PIN code (personal identification number) to encrypt access to the 3G modem connection. Some service providers do not require PIN code authentication. If a PIN code is not required for your 3G or 3.5G modem, disable this function. (Default: Disabled) ◆ Dial Code — A dialled access code that connects the USB device to the service provider.
◆ Budget Control — Enables a monthly limit on time or total data. (Default: Disabled) If the Budget Control has been enabled, ◆ Budget Criterion — Specifies budget limits set by time or data. Time Budget — Specify the amount of time (in hours) that can beused for the 3G connection per month. (Range: 1~999 hours; ■ Default: 1 hour) ■ Data Budget — Specify how much Download/Upload data (in MBytes) is allowed per month for the 3G connection.
server authentication. (Options: PLAIN, LOGIN, or Disabled.) User Name — Enter the user name for the SMTP server account. ■ Password — Enter the password for the SMTP server account. ■ ■ Mail Server — Specifies the URL of the SMTP mail server that will send the alert messages. ■ Mail Sender — Specifies an E-mail address on the SMTP server that will send the alert messages. ■ Mail Recipient — The E-mail address of the recipient of the alert messages.
Option #3 - WAN SETTINGS – ADSL Modem Mode: PPoE Select ADSL Modem to enable the 3G Mobile Wireless Router IP address to be assigned automatically from an Internet service provider (ISP) through a DSL modem using Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). ◆ WAN Connection — Select ―Single WAN (ADSL only)‖ for the WAN port connection from the drop-down list. ■ Enable MAC Clone — Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC address.
◆ Operation Mode — Enables and configures the keep alive time and configures the on-demand idle time. Note, If static IP is required for your DSL modem then you need to click Advanced tag followed by WAN to bring up Static IP Configuration Option #3 - WAN SETTINGS – ADSL Modem Mode: Dual WAN (ADSL + 3G) You may enable 3G USB as backup WAN connection when DSL is not functioning. Please refer to page 20, Option #2: 3G Dongle, for setup detail on 3G modem.
Option #5 - WAN SETTINGS – PPTP To bring up this configuration page click Advanced tag followed by WAN. ◆ Ethernet Port — Select ―PPTP‖ for the WAN port connection from the drop-down list. ■ Enable MAC Clone — Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC address. This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of the 3G Mobile Wireless Router's WAN interface to match the PC's MAC address provided to your ISP for registration.
typing it in the boxes provided. Otherwise, connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the 3G Mobile Wireless Router, then click the ―Clone your PC’s MAC Address.‖ (Default: Disable) ◆ USB Port — Enables support for a WAN connection using a USB 3G modem and USB Wireless Card. (Default: Disabled) ◆ Server IP — Sets the PPTP server IP Address. (Default: pptp_server) ◆ User Name — Sets the PPTP user name for the WAN port.
◆ Ethernet Port — Select ―L2TP‖ for the WAN port connection from the drop-down list. ■ Enable MAC Clone — Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC address. This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of the 3G Mobile Wireless Router’s WAN interface to match the PC's MAC address provided to your ISP for registration. You can enter the registered MAC address manually by typing it in the boxes provided.
be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses. To specify a DNS server, type the IP addresses in the text field provided. Otherwise, leave the text field blank. ◆ Secondary DNS Server — The IP address of the Secondary Domain Name Server. Wireless Configuration BASIC SETTINGS The IEEE 802.11n interface includes configuration options for radio signal characteristics and wireless security features. The 3G Mobile Wirelss Router’s radio can operate in six modes, mixed 802.
◆ Wireless On/Off — Enables or Disable the radio. (Default: Enable) ◆ Network Mode — Defines the radio operating mode.(Default: 11b/g/n Mixed) ■ 11b/g mixed: Both 802.11b and 802.11g clients can communicate with the 3G Mobile Wireless Router (up to 108 Mbps), but data transmission rates may be slowed to compensate for 802.11b clients. Any 802.11n clients will also be able to communicate with the 3G Mobile Wireless Router, but they will be limited to 802.11g protocols and data transmission rates.
to the network must set their SSID to the same as that of the 3G Mobile Wireless Router. (Default: ―AP‖; Range: 1-32 characters) ◆ Multiple SSID1 — One additional VAP interface supported on the device. (Default: no name configured; Range: 1-32 characters) ◆ Broadcast Network Name (SSID) — By default, the 3G Mobile Wireless Router always broadcasts the SSID in its beacon signal.
802.11g and 802.11n to 54 Mbps and 74 Mbps respectively and ensures backward compliance for slower 802.11b devices. (Default: 20MHz) ◆ Guard Interval — The guard interval between symbols helps receivers overcome the effects of multipath delays. When you add a guard time, the back portion of useful signal time is copied and appended to the front. (Default: Auto) ◆ MCS — The Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) is a value that determines the modulation, coding and number of spatial channels.
◆ BG Protection Mode — Enables a backward compatible protection mechanism for 802.11b clients. There are three modes: (Default: Auto) ■ Auto — The unit enables its protection mechanism for 802.11b clients when they are detected in the network. When 802.11b clients are not detected, the protection mechanism is disabled. ■ On — Forces the unit to always use protection for 802.11b clients, whether they are detected in the network or not. Note that enabling b/g Protection can slow throughput for 802.
◆ Fragmentation Threshold – Configures the minimum packet size that can be fragmented when passing through the access point. Fragmentation of the PDUs (Package Data Unit) can increase the reliability of transmissions because it increases the probability of a successful transmission due to smaller frame size. If there is significant interference present, or collisions due to high network utilization, try setting the fragment size to send smaller fragments.
WI-FI MULTIMEDIA The 3G Mobile Wireless Router implements Quality of Service (QoS) using the WiFi Multimedia (WMM) standard. Using WMM, the access point is able to prioritize traffic and optimize performance when multiple applications compete for wireless network bandwidth at the same time. WMM employs techniques that are a subset of the developing IEEE 802.11e QoS standard and it enables access points to interoperate with both WMM-enabled clients and other devices that may lack any WMM functionality.
◆ WMM Parameters — Click the WMM Configuration button to set detailed WMM parameters. ◆ AIFSN (Arbitration Inter-Frame Space) — The minimum amount of wait time before the next data transmission attempt. Specify the AIFS value in the range 015 microseconds. ◆ CWMin (Minimum Contention Window) — The initial upper limit of the random backoff wait time before wireless medium access can be attempted. The initial wait time is a random value between zero and the CWMin value.
opportunity, it can transmit data for a time up to the TxOpLimit. This data bursting greatly improves the efficiency for high data-rate traffic. Specify a value in the range 0-65535 microseconds. ◆ ACM — The admission control mode for the access category. When enabled, clients are blocked from using the access category. (Default: Disabled) ◆ AckPolicy — By default, all wireless data transmissions require the sender to wait for an acknowledgement from the receiver.
from interception and eavesdropping. The 3G Mobile Wireless Router supports supports ten different security mechanisms that provide various levels of authentication and encryption depending on the requirements of the network. The 3G Mobile Wireless Router supports two SSID interfaces. Each SSID interface functions as a separate access point, and can be configured with its own security settings. Click on ―Wireless Settings,‖ followed by ―Securties‖.
When using WEP, be sure to define at least one static WEP key for the 3G Mobile Wireless Router and all its clients. (Default: Disable) ◆ OPEN — Open-system authentication accepts any client attempting to connect the 3G Mobile Wireless Router without verifying its identity. In this mode the default data encryption type is ―WEP.‖ ◆ SHARED — The shared-key security uses a WEP key to authenticate clients connecting to the network and for data encryption.
Security Mode — Configures the WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK security modes used by clients. When using WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, be sure to define the shared key for the 3G Mobile Wireless Router and all its clients. (Default: Disable) ◆ WPA-PSK — Clients using WPA with a Pre-shared Key are accepted for authentication. The default data encryption type for WPA is TKIP. ◆ WPA2-PSK — Clients using WPA2 with a Pre-shared Key are accepted for authentication. The default data encryption type for WPA is AES.
◆ Pass Phrase — The WPA Preshared Key can be input as an ASCII string (an easy-to-remember form of letters and numbers that can include spaces) or Hexadecimal format. (Range: 8~63 ASCII characters, or exactly 64 Hexadecimal digits) ◆ Key Renewal Interval — Sets the time period for automatically changing data encryption keys and redistributing them to all connected clients.
for authentication. The default data encryption type for WPA is AES. ◆ WPA1_WPA2 — Clients using WPA or WPA2 with an 802.1X authentication method are accepted for authentication. The default data encryption type is TKIP/AES. ◆ WPA Algorithms — Selects the data encryption type to use. (Default is determined by the Security Mode selected.) ■ TKIP — Uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) keys for encryption. WPA specifies TKIP as the data encryption method to replace WEP.
user names and passwords, or other) from the client to the RADIUS server. Client authentication is then verified on the RADIUS server before the client can access the network. Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS) is an authentication protocol that uses software running on a central server to control access to RADIUSaware devices on the network. An authentication server contains a database of user credentials for each user that requires network access.
◆ Session Timeout — Number of seconds the access point waits for a reply from the RADIUS server before resending a request. (Range: 1-60 seconds; Default: 0) ACCESS POLICY The 3G Mobile Wireless Router provides a MAC address filtering facility. The access policy can be set to allow or reject specific station MAC addresses. This feature can be used to connect known wireless devices that may not be able to support the configured security mode.
A WDS link between two units can be configured in any of the following Operation Mode combinations: 1. Both units in a link are configured as Router Mode. 2. One unit in a link is configured in Router Mode and the other in Bridge Mode. 3. Both units in a link are configured as Bridge Mode. When two or more units in the WDS network are set to Router Mode, be sure to check these settings: ◆ Be sure each unit is configured with a different LAN IP address.
◆ Be sure the DHCP server is enabled only on one unit. When one unit is providing Internet access, enable the DHCP server on that unit. NOTE: When using WDS Lazy mode in the network, at least one unit must be set to Bridge or Repeater mode. The WDS settings configure WDS related parameters. Up to four MAC addresses can be specified for each unit in the WDS network. WDS links may either be manually configured (Bridge and Repeater modes) or auto discovered (Lazy mode).
■ Bridge: Operates as a standard bridge that forwards traffic between WDS links (links that connect to other units in Repeater or Lazy mode). The MAC addresses of WDS peers must be configured on the 3G Mobile Wireless Router. ■ Repeater: Operates as a wireless repeater, extending the range for remote wireless clients and connecting them to an AP connected to the wired network. The MAC addresses of WDS peers must be configured on the 3G Mobile Wireless Router.
◆ Encryption Type — The data encryption used on the WDS link. Be sure that both ends of a WDS link are configured with the same encryption type and key. (Options: None, WEP, TKIP, AES. Default: None) ◆ Encryption Key — The encryption key for the WDS link. The key type and length varies depending on the encryption type selected. For WEP, enter 5 alphanumeric characters or 10 hexadecimal digits for 64-bit keys, or 13 alphanumeric characters or 26 hexadecimal digits for 128- bit keys.
WPS Summary — Provides detailed WPS statistical information. ◆ WPS Current Status — Displays if there is currently any WPS traffic connecting to the 3G Mobile Wireless Router. (Options: Start WSC Process; Idle) ◆ WPS Configured — States if WPS for wireless clients has been configured for this device. ◆ WPS SSID — The service set identifier for the unit. ◆ WPS Auth Mode — The method of authentication used. ◆ WPS Encryp Type — The encryption type used for the unit.
FIREWALL CONFIGURATION MAC/IP/PORT FILTERING MAC/IP/Port filtering restricts connection parameters to limit the risk of intrusion and defends against a wide array of common hacker attacks. MAC/IP/Port filtering allows the unit to permit, deny or proxy traffic through its MAC addresses, IP addresses and ports. The 3G Mobile Wireless Router allows you define a sequential list of permit or deny filtering rules (up to 32). This device tests ingress packets against the filter rules one by one.
◆ Destination Port Range — Specifies the range of destination port to block traffic from the specified LAN IP address from reaching. ◆ Source Port Range — Specifies the range of source port to block traffic from the specified LAN IP address from reaching. ◆ Action — Specifies if traffic should be accepted or dropped. (Default: Accept) ◆ Comment — Enter a useful comment to help identify the filtering rules.
◆ Virtual Server — Selects between enabling or disabling port forwarding the virtual server. (Default: Disable) ◆ IP Address — Specifies the IP address of a server on the local network to allow external access. ◆ Private Port — The protocol port number on the local server. ◆ Public Port — The protocol port number on the router’s WAN interface. ◆ Protocol — Specifies the protocol to forward, either TCP, UDP, or TCP&UDP.
DMZ Enables a specified host PC on the local network to access the Internet without any firewall protection. Some Internet applications, such as interactive games or video conferencing, may not function properly behind the 3G Mobile Wireless Router's firewall. By specifying a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) host, the PC's TCP ports are completely exposed to the Internet, allowing open two-way communication.
example,myhost.example.com. Web Host Filter Settings — The 3G Mobile Wireless Router allows Internet content access to be restricted based on web address keywords and web domains. A domain name is the name of a particular web site. For example, for the address www.FUNGAMES.com, the domain name is FUNGAMES.com. Enter the Keyword then click ―Add.‖ ◆ Current Host Filters — Displays current Host filter. ◆ Add a Host Filter — Enters the keyword for a host filtering.
TIME ZONE SETTING ◆ Current Time — Receives a time and date stamp from an SNTP server. ◆ Sync with host — Updates the unit's time from the web management PC's system time. ◆ Time Zone — Select the time zone that is applicable to your region. ◆ SNTP Server — Enter the address of an SNTP server to receive time updates. ◆ SNTP synchronization (hours) — Specify the interval between SNTP server updates. GREEN AP, where you can setup output power for your R36 and/or wireless adapter.
◆ User Name — Sets the DDNS user name for the connection. ◆ Password — Sets a DDNS password for the connection. ◆ HostName — The host name that you selected from the DDNS service provider.
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