User Manual DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Firmware Version: 1.2.94.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch User Manual Contents Chapter 1. Introduction..........................................4 Contents and Audience.......................................................4 Conventions.................................................................4 Document Structure..........................................................4 Chapter 2. Overview..............................................5 General Information..........
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch User Manual WPS......................................................................59 Using WPS Function via Web-based Interface.............................61 Using WPS Function without Web-based Interface.........................61 WDS......................................................................62 Advanced Settings........................................................64 WMM............................
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Introduction User Manual CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION Contents and Audience This manual describes the router DIR-320NRU and explains how to configure and operate it. This manual is intended for users familiar with basic networking concepts, who create an in-home local area network, and system administrators, who install and configure networks in offices.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Overview User Manual CHAPTER 2. OVERVIEW General Information The DIR-320NRU device is a multifunction wireless router supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM and CDMA with a built-in switch. It provides a fast and simple way to create a wireless and wired network at home or in an office. The router is equipped with a USB port for connecting a USB modem1, which can be used to establish connection to the Internet.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch User Manual Specifications WAN Interface: • 1 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet port for cable or DSL modem or private Ethernet line. LAN Interface: • 4 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet ports. WLAN Interface: • IEEE 802.11b/g/n. USB Interface: • USB 2.0 type A port for USB modem.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch User Manual USB Modem: • Auto connection to available type of supported network (3G/2G) • Enabling/disabling PIN code check, changing PIN code2. Wireless Connection: • WLAN splitting (up to 4 SSIDs) • Supported security settings ◦ WEP ◦ WPA/WPA2 Personal ◦ WPA/WPA2 Enterprise ◦ IEEE 802.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch User Manual Configuration and Management: • Multilingual web-based interface for configuration and management • Firmware update via web-based interface • Saving/restoring configuration to/from file • Support of remote logging • Automatic synchronization of system time with NTP server. LEDs: • Power • Internet • WLAN • 4 LAN LEDs • WPS.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Overview User Manual Product Appearance Front Panel and Right Side Panel Figure 1. Front panel view.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Overview User Manual Back Panel Figure 2. Back panel view. Port LAN 1-4 INTERNET USB 5V-2A Description 4 Ethernet ports to connect computers or network devices. A port to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a private Ethernet line (it is recommended to use the cable included in the delivery package). A port for USB modem. Power connector. A button to restore the factory default settings.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Overview User Manual Delivery Package The following should be included: • wireless router DIR-320NRU • power adapter 5V/2A • Ethernet cable (CAT 5E) • CD-ROM with “User Manual” and “Quick Installation Guide” • “Quick Installation Guide” (brochure). ! Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Installation and Connection User Manual CHAPTER 3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION Before You Begin Please, read this manual prior to installing the device. Make sure that you have all the necessary information and equipment.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Installation and Connection User Manual USB Modem To connect to a WiMAX, 3G GSM or CDMA network, you should use a USB modem. Connect it to the USB port of the router, then access the web-based interface of the router, and you will be able to configure a connection to the Internet3. WiMAX USB modem ! Some WiMAX operators require subscribers to activate their WiMAX USB modems prior to using them.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Installation and Connection User Manual Connecting to PC (in OS Windows XP) PC with Ethernet Adapter 1. Make sure that your PC is powered off. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable between any of LAN ports located on the back panel of the router and the Ethernet port of your PC. 3. To connect via a WiMAX, 3G GSM or CDMA network: connect your USB modem to the USB port4 located on the back panel of the router.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Installation and Connection User Manual 3. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, on the General tab, in the This connection uses the following items section, select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) line. Click the Properties button. Figure 4. The Local Area Connection Properties window.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Installation and Connection User Manual 4. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button. Click the OK button. Figure 5. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Click the ОК button. Now your computer is configured to obtain an IP address automatically.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Installation and Connection User Manual PC with Wi-Fi Adapter 1. To connect via a WiMAX, 3G GSM or CDMA network: connect your USB modem to the USB port5 located on the back panel of the router. ! If you need to connect or change a USB modem to another one when the router is powered on, power off the device, connect the modem to the USB port, and power on the router. 2.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Installation and Connection User Manual ! If you perform initial configuration of the router via Wi-Fi connection, note that immediately after changing the wireless default settings you will need to reconfigure the wireless connection using the newly specified settings.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Installation and Connection User Manual Figure 9. The page for changing the default administrator password. Enter the new password in the Password and Confirmation fields. Then click the Save button. ! Remember or write down the new password for the administrator account.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Installation and Connection User Manual The web-based interface of the router is multilingual. Select a needed language from the menu displayed when the mouse pointer is over the Language caption. You can change the language of the web-based interface in any menu item. Figure 11. Changing the language of the web-based interface.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Installation and Connection User Manual Also you can restore the factory default settings via the hardware Reset button. The hole of the button is located on the back panel of the router next to the power connector. Use a small paperclip to activate the button; insert it into the hole (with the router turned on), push, and hold for 10 seconds. Then remove the paperclip. Wait for about 30 seconds.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual CHAPTER 4. CONFIGURING INTERFACE VIA WEB-BASED Status This menu displays data on the current state of the router. The following are represented: statistics for every active interface, data on devices connected to the router's network and its web-based interface, and the routing table.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Routing Table The Status / Routing table page displays the information on routes. The table contains destination IP addresses, gateways, subnet masks, and other data. Figure 15. The Status / Routing table page.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual LAN Clients On the Status / LAN clients page, you can view data on network devices connected to the router. The page displays devices connected to the wireless network of the router, devices connected to the built-in switch of the router, and devices accessing the web-based interface of the router. Figure 16. The Status / LAN clients page.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Net In this menu you can configure basic parameters of the router's local area network and configure connection to the Internet (a WAN connection). Connections On the Net / Connections page, you can create and edit connections used by the router. By default, two connections are configured in the system: • LAN: corresponds to the local interface of the router.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Editing Local Interface Parameters To edit the parameters of the router's local area network, left-click the LAN connection on the Net / Connections page. On the Main tab, you can configure basic parameters of the router's LAN. Figure 18. Basic parameters of the router's LAN.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description General settings Name Connection Type Enable Direction A name for this connection. The type of network protocol used by this connection – IPoE. The checkbox enabling this connection. The direction of this connection. Physical layer Physical interface The physical interface to which this connection is assigned.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description An operating mode of the router's DHCP server. Mode Enable: the router assigns IP addresses to clients automatically in accordance with specified parameters. When this value is selected, the Start IP, End IP, and the Lease time fields are displayed on the tab.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual On the Static DHCP tab, you can specify MAC address and IP address pairs. The tab is active when the router's DHCP server is enabled. Figure 20. The tab for configuring MAC-IP pairs. To create a MAC-IP pair (set a fixed IP address in the local area network for a device with a certain MAC address), click the Add button.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Creating WiMAX WAN Connection You can create a connection of this type only when a WiMAX USB modem is connected to the router. Select the WAN connection on the Net / Connections page. On the opened page, select the USB-WIMAX value from the Physical interface drop-down list and specify the needed values. Figure 21. The page for creating a new connection.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Select the checkbox to configure automatic IP address assignment for this connection. When the checkbox is selected, the IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway IP Address fields are not displayed. IP Address Enter an IP address for this WAN connection.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Creating 3G WAN Connection If the PIN code check is enabled for the SIM card inserted into your USB modem, then prior to creating a 3G WAN connection, proceed to the USB modem menu and enter the PIN code on the page displayed (see the USB Modem section, page 89). Figure 22. The page for creating a new connection. The General settings and Physical layer sections.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 23. The page for creating a new connection. The PPP settings and Miscellaneous sections. Parameter Description PPP settings PPP Username A username (login) to connect to the network of the operator. Without authorization Select the checkbox if your operator does not require authorization. Password A password to connect to the network of the operator.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Dial number A number dialed to connect to the authorization server of the operator. MTU The maximum size of units transmitted by the interface. Optional. Keep Alive Select the checkbox if you want the router to keep you connected to the network of your operator even when the connection has been inactive for a specified period of time.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Creating PPPoE WAN Connection To create a connection of this type, select the WAN connection on the Net / Connections page. On the opened page, select the PPPoE value from the Connection type drop-down list and specify the needed values. Figure 24. The page for creating a new connection. The General settings and Physical layer sections.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description General settings Name A name for connection for easier identification. Enable Select the checkbox to enable the connection. Direction The direction of this connection. Physical layer Physical interface A physical or virtual interface to which the new connection will be assigned.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 25. The page for creating a new connection. The PPP settings and Miscellaneous sections. Parameter Description PPP settings PPP Username Without authorization Password A username (login) to access the Internet. Select the checkbox if you don't need to enter a username and password to access the Internet. A password to access the Internet.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Authentication algorithm Select a required authentication method from the drop-down list or leave the AUTO value. Service name The name of the PPPoE authentication server. Dial on demand MTU Select the checkbox if you want the router to establish connection to the Internet on demand.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Creating IPoE WAN Connection To create a connection of this type, select the WAN connection on the Net / Connections page. On the opened page, select the IPoE value from the Connection type drop-down list and specify the needed values. Figure 26. The page for creating a new connection. The General settings and Physical layer sections.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description General settings Name A name for connection for easier identification. Enable Select the checkbox to enable the connection. Direction The direction of this connection. Physical layer Physical interface A physical or virtual interface to which the new connection will be assigned.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Select the checkbox to configure automatic IP address assignment for this connection. When the checkbox is selected, the IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway IP Address fields are not displayed. IP Address Enter an IP address for this WAN connection.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Creating PPTP or L2TP WAN Connection To create a connection of the PPTP or L2TP type, click the Add button on the Net / Connections page. On the opened page, select the PPTP or L2TP value from the Connection type drop-down list and specify the needed values. Figure 28. The page for creating a new connection. The General settings and Physical layer sections.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 29. The page for creating a new connection. The PPTP/L2TP settings and Miscellaneous sections.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description PPTP/L2TP settings Connect automatically Select the checkbox to enable auto-start of the connection upon the boot-up of the router. A way of specifying the Select a way of specifying the address of the PPTP or L2TP server. service name Service name Without authorization PPP Username Password The IP or URL address of the PPTP or L2TP server.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Interface Description The name assigned to the connection by the system. Miscellaneous Enable IGMP Multicast Enable RIP Select the checkbox to allow multicast traffic from the external network (e.g. video streaming) to be received. Select the checkbox to allow using RIP for this connection.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Wi-Fi In this menu you can specify all needed settings for your wireless network. Common settings On the Wi-Fi / Common settings page, you can enable your wireless local area network (WLAN) and split it into parts. Figure 30. Common settings of the wireless LAN. The Enable Wireless checkbox enables Wi-Fi connections. By default, the checkbox is selected.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual For every part of the WLAN you can specify a name (SSID), security settings, rules for MAC filtering, and enable the WMM function (if needed). To specify these values, select the needed part from the BSSID drop-down list and click the Change button. Then proceed to the relevant page of the Wi-Fi menu section.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Hide Access Point If the checkbox is selected, other users cannot see your Wi-Fi network. (It is recommended not to select this checkbox in order to simplify initial configuration of your WLAN.) SSID A name for the WLAN. By default, the value DIR-320NRU is specified.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Security Settings On the Wi-Fi / Security settings page, you can modify security settings of the WLAN. Figure 32. The default security settings. By default, the Open network authentication type with no encryption is specified for the WLAN. ! The default security settings do not provide sufficient protection for the WLAN.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 33. Network authentication types supported by the router. The router supports the following authentication types: Authentication type Open Open-IEEE8021X Shared WEPAUTO WPA WPA-PSK WPA2 WPA2-PSK WPA/WPA2 mixed Description Open authentication (with or without WEP encryption). Open authentication using a RADIUS server (with or without WEP encryption).
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual When the Open, Shared, or WEPAUTO values are selected, the WEP Encryption settings section is displayed: Figure 34. The Open value is selected from the Network Authentication drop-down list. Parameter Description Enable Encryption WEP The checkbox activating WEP encryption.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual When the Open-IEEE8021X value is selected, the WEP Encryption settings and RADIUS settings sections are displayed: Figure 35. The Open-IEEE8021X value is selected from the Network Authentication drop-down list.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Enable Encryption WEP The checkbox activating WEP encryption. When the checkbox is selected, the Default Key ID field, the Encryption Key WEP as HEX checkbox, and four Encryption Key WEP fields are displayed on the page. Default Key ID The number of the key (from first to fourth) which will be used for WEP encryption.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual When the WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed values are selected, the WPA Encryption settings section is displayed: Figure 36. The WPA2-PSK value is selected from the Network Authentication drop-down list. Parameter Description Encryption Key PSK A key for WPA encryption. The key can contain digits and/or Latin characters.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual When the WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 mixed values are selected, the RADIUS settings and WPA Encryption settings sections are available: Figure 37. The WPA2 value is selected from the Network Authentication drop-down list.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual MAC Filter On the Wi-Fi / MAC-Filter page, you can define a set of MAC addresses of devices which will be allowed to access the WLAN, or define MAC addresses of devices which will not be allowed to access the WLAN. Figure 38. The MAC filter for the wireless network.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 39. The tab for adding a MAC address. To remove a MAC address from the list of MAC addresses, select the checkbox located to the right of the relevant MAC address in the MAC-address list section and click the Delete button.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Station List On the Wi-Fi / Station List page, you can view the list of wireless devices connected to the router. Figure 40. The list of the router's wireless clients. If you want to disconnect a wireless device from your WLAN, select the checkbox in the line containing the relevant MAC address, and click the Disconnect button.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual WPS On the Wi-Fi / WPS page, you can enable the function for secure configuration of the WLAN and select a method used to easily add wireless devices to the WLAN. The WPS function helps to configure the protected wireless network automatically. Devices connecting to the wireless network via the WPS function must support the WPS function.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual To activate the WPS function, select the WPS Enable checkbox and click the Change button. When the checkbox is selected, the Information and Connection sections are available on the page. Parameter WPS Status Description The state of connecting the wireless device via the WPS function.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Using WPS Function via Web-based Interface To add a wireless device via the PIN method of the WPS function, follow the next steps: 1. Select the WPS Enable checkbox. 2. Click the Change button. 3. Select the PIN value from the WPS Method drop-down list. 4. Select the PIN method in the software of the wireless device that you want to connect to the router's WLAN. 5.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual 1. Select the PBC method in the software of the wireless device that you want to connect to the router's WLAN. 2. Click the relevant button in the software or on the cover of the wireless device that you want to connect to the WLAN. 3. Click the WPS button on the right side panel of the router. After clicking the button the WPS LED blinks green.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual The following fields are available on the page: Parameter Description The WDS function mode. Disable: The function is disabled. WDS Mode Bridge mode: Access points communicate to each other only, wireless devices cannot connect to them.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Advanced Settings On the Wi-Fi / Advanced settings page, you can define additional parameters for the router's WLAN. ! Changing parameters presented on this page may negatively affect your WLAN! Figure 43. Advanced settings of the WLAN.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual The following fields are available on the page: Parameter Description Station Keep Alive The time interval (in seconds) between keep alive checks of wireless devices from your WLAN. When the value 0 is specified, the checking is disabled. Beacon Period The time interval (in milliseconds) between packets sent to synchronize the wireless network.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual WMM On the Wi-Fi / WMM page, you can enable the Wi-Fi Multimedia function. The WMM function implements the QoS features for Wi-Fi networks. It helps to improve the quality of data transfer over Wi-Fi networks by prioritizing different types of traffic. To enable the function, select the WMM checkbox and click the Change button. Figure 44.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual For every Access Category the following fields are available: Parameter Description Aifsn Arbitrary Inter-Frame Space Number. This parameter influences time delays for the relevant Access Category. The lower the value, the higher is the Access Category priority. CWMin/CWMax Contention Window Minimum/Contention Window Maximum.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Client On the Wi-Fi / Client page, you can configure the router as a client to connect to a wireless access point. As a rule, the client mode is used to connect to a WISP network. All parameters specified on this page should be provided by your WISP. Figure 45. The page for configuring the client mode.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual When the Open or Shared authentication type is selected, the following fields are available: Parameter Description Enable Encryption WEP The checkbox activating WEP encryption. When the checkbox is selected, the Default Key ID field and four Encryption Key WEP fields are displayed on the page. For the Shared authentication type the checkbox is always selected.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Advanced In this menu you can configure advanced settings of the router: define static routes and rules for remote access to the web-based interface, add name servers, enable the UPnP function, configure a DDNS service, allow the router to use IGMP, and create groups of ports for virtual networks.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 47. The page for adding a group of ports for VLAN. You can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description Main settings Name A name for the port for easier identification. Enable Select the checkbox to allow using this group of ports.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual The type of the VLAN which identifier is specified in the VLAN ID field. Local. The group of this type is a channel used to connect local clients to the router. It is mostly used to connect different types of clients, which require separate connection settings. Type NAT. The group of this type is an external connection with address translation.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual UPnP On the Advanced / UPnP page, you can enable the UPnP function. UPnP is a set of networking protocols designed for automatic configuration of network devices. The UPnP function performs automatic configuration of the device's parameters for network applications requiring an incoming connection to the router. Figure 48. The Advanced / UPnP page.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual DDNS On the Advanced / DDNS page, you can define parameters of the DDNS service, which allows associating a domain name with dynamic IP addresses. Figure 49. The Advanced / DDNS page. To add a new DDNS service, click the Add button.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 50. The page for adding a DDNS service. You can specify the following parameters: Parameter DDNS Service Description Select a DDNS provider from the drop-down list. Host The domain name registered at your DDNS provider. User name The username to authorize for your DDNS provider. User password The password to authorize for your DDNS provider.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual DNS On the Advanced / DNS page, you can add DNS servers to the system. Figure 51. The Advanced / DNS page. DNS servers are used to determine the IP address from the name of a server in Intranets or the Internet (as a rule, they are specified by an ISP or assigned by a network administrator). The device performs the DNS relay function, i.e.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Routing On the Advanced / Routing page, you can add static routes (routes for networks that are not connected directly to the device but are available through the interfaces of the device) into the system. Figure 52. The Advanced / Routing page. To create a new route, click the Add button.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 53. The page for adding a static route. You can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description Destination network A destination network to which this route is assigned. Destination netmask The destination network mask. Gateway An IP address through which the destination network can be accessed. Metric A metric for the route.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Remote Access On the Advanced / Remote access page, you can configure access to the web-based interface of the router. By default, the access from external networks to the router is closed. If you need to allow access to the router from the external network, create relevant rules. Figure 54. The Advanced / Remote access page.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 55. The page for adding a rule for remote management. You can specify the following parameters: Parameter IP address Mask Description A host or a subnet to which the rule is applied. The mask of the subnet. Protocol The protocol available for remote management of the router. Public port An external port of the router. You can specify only one port.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual IGMP On the Advanced / IGMP page, you can enable IGMP for the router. IGMP is used for managing multicast traffic (transferring data to a group of destinations). This protocol allows using network resources for some applications, e.g., for streaming video, more efficiently. Figure 56. The Advanced / IGMP page. To enable IGMP, select the Enabled checkbox.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Firewall In this menu you can configure the firewall of the router: add rules for IP filtering, define a DMZzone, create virtual servers, and configure MAC filters. IP Filters On the Firewall / IP filters page, you can create new rules for filtering IP packets and edit or remove existing rules. Figure 57. The Firewall / IP filters page.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 58. The page for adding a rule for IP filtering. You can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description IP-filter rule editing Name Protocol A name for the rule for easier identification. A protocol for network packet transmission. Select a value from the drop-down list. Select an action for the rule.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Destination A port of the destination IP address. You can specify one port, several ports separated by a comma, or a range of ports separated by a colon. Click the Change button. To edit a rule for IP filtering, click the link to the relevant rule. On the opened page, change the needed parameters and click the Change button.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 60. The page for adding a virtual server. You can specify the following parameters: Parameter Description Template Select a virtual server template from the drop-down list, or select Custom to specify all parameters of the new virtual server manually. Name A name for the virtual server for easier identification. You can specify any name.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual To edit the parameters of an existing server, follow the link with the name of the server. On the opened page, change the needed parameters and click the Change button. To remove an existing server, follow the link with the name of the server. On the opened page, click the Delete button.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual MAC Filter On the Firewall / MAC-filter page, you can configure MAC-address-based filtering for computers of the router's LAN. Figure 62. The Firewall / MAC-filter page. To specify a new address for the MAC filter, click the Add button. Figure 63. The page for adding an address for the MAC filter.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual On the opened page, enter the MAC address of the device from the router's LAN in the MACaddress field and select the Deny value from the Action drop-down list. Then click the Change button. To remove an address from the list of MAC addresses for filtering, select the line with the relevant MAC address. On the opened page, click the Delete button.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual USB Modem This menu is designed to operate USB modems. If the PIN code check for the SIM card inserted into your USB modem is not disabled, then upon the first access to the pages of the USB modem menu (under the current web-interface session) the page for checking the PIN code is displayed. Figure 64. The page for checking the PIN code.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual When a USB modem is connected to the router, the following data are displayed on the page: Parameter Description Vendor The manufacturer of your USB modem. Model The alphanumeric code of the model of your USB modem. Revision The version of the model of your USB modem. IMSI The code stored in the SIM card inserted to your USB modem.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual PIN On the USB modem / PIN page, you can change the PIN code of the identification card inserted to your USB modem, disable or enable the check of the PIN code. Figure 66. The USB modem / PIN page. To disable the PIN code check, select the Disable PIN check checkbox, enter the current PIN code in the PIN code field and click the Change button.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 67. The USB modem / PIN page. The PUK code check. If upon one of the operations described above you have entered an incorrect value in the PIN code field three times (the number of remaining attempts is displayed in the Attempts left field), the identification card inserted into your USB modem is blocked.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual WiMAX This menu is designed to operate WiMAX USB modems. Information On the WiMAX / Information page, you can connect to the network of your WiMAX ISP to establish a high-speed wireless connection to the Internet. Figure 68. The WiMAX / Information page.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Parameter Description Base station ID The identifier of the base station. Transmit power The signal level at the output of the modem's receiver. Frequency Connect The frequency of the signal transmitted by the modem's receiver. Click the button to connect to the WiMAX network.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Control This menu is designed to create restrictions on access to certain web sites. URL Filter On the Control / URL-filter page, you can specify URL addresses which will be unavailable for users of the LAN. Figure 69. The Control / URL-filter page. In order to forbid access to a URL address, click the Add button.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Figure 70. A page for adding a forbidden URL. On the opened page, enter a URL address which should be forbidden for your LAN users in the URL-address field, select the Deny value from the Action drop-down list, then click the Save button. To remove a URL address from the list of forbidden addresses, click the relevant link.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual System In this menu you can save the current settings to the non-volatile memory, create a backup of the router's configuration, restore the router's configuration from a previously saved file, restore the factory default settings, view the system log, configure automatic synchronization of the system time, and update the firmware of the router.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Configuration On the System / Configuration page, you can save the changed settings to the non-volatile memory, restore the factory defaults, backup the current configuration, or restore the router's configuration from a previously created file. Figure 72. The System / Configuration page.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Actions of the Save, Factory, and Backup buttons also can be performed via the top-page menu displayed when the mouse pointer is over the System caption. System Log On the System / System log page, you can set the system log options and configure sending the system log to a remote host. Figure 73. The System / System log page. The Configuration tab.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Control Description Server address type From the drop-down list, select the IP value to specify an IP address of a host from the local or global network, or the URL value to specify a URL address of a remote server. Server The IP or URL address of the host from the local or global network, to which the system log will be sent.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual Firmware Upgrade On the System / Firmware upgrade page, you can upgrade the firmware of the router. ! Upgrade the firmware only when the router is connected to your PC via a wired connection. Figure 75. The System / Firmware upgrade page. The current version of the router's firmware is displayed in the Firmware version field on the Start page.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Configuring via Web-based Interface User Manual 7. Wait until the router is rebooted. Log into the web-based interface, using the default IP address, login and password (192.168.0.1, admin, admin). NTP Client On the System / NTP client page, you can configure automatic synchronization of the system time with a time server on the Internet. Figure 76. The System / NTP client page.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Operation Guidelines User Manual CHAPTER 5. OPERATION GUIDELINES Supported USB Modems GSM modems: • Huawei E150 • Huawei E1550 • Huawei E160G • Huawei E169G • Huawei E173 • Huawei E220 • ZTE MF626 • ZTE MF627. CDMA modems: • Anydata ADU-500A • Celot CT-650. WiMAX modem: • Samsung SWC-U200 (firmware version u200_rev1-2.7.40-CI14).
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Operation Guidelines User Manual Wireless Installation Considerations The DIR-320NRU device lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Operation Guidelines User Manual Connecting to Cable or DSL Modem If you need to connect the router to a cable or DSL modem, do the following. 1. Place the router in an open location in the supposed center of your wireless network. Do not plug the power adapter into the router. 2. Turn off your PC. 3.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch Abbreviations and Acronyms User Manual CHAPTER 6.
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch User Manual LCP Link Control Protocol MAC Media Access Control MTU Maximum Transmission Unit NAT Network Address Translation NTP Network Time Protocol OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing PBC Push Button Configuration PIN Personal Identification Number PPPoE Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet PPTP Point-to-point tunneling protocol PSK Pre-shared key PUK PIN Unlock Key QoS Quali
DIR-320NRU Multifunction Wireless Router Supporting WiMAX, 3G GSM/CDMA with Built-in Switch User Manual WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity WiMAX Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access WISP Wireless Internet Service Provider WLAN Wireless Local Area Network WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup Page 108 of 108 Abbreviations and Acronyms
