al in User manual D R AF T, no tF ET-WV521 Draft Manual: The Manual is preliminary and some features discussed may not be applicable or complete and are not final. (i.e. Network/Computer/Software/System Requirements and features, Packet Contents, Installation Description, User Interface and .etc.
SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY WARNINGS To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts are inside. Refer to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. na l This symbol indicates “dangerous volt- Caution: To prevent electric shock, age” inside the product that presents a match wide blade of plug to the wide risk of electric shock or personal injury. slot, fully insert.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ................................................ 2 Knowledge Base.............................................................90 Safety Warnings ................................................................. 2 Precautions ...................................................................... 2 Getting Started ...................................................... 4 One Foot Connection (OFC) Method......................................................
GETTING STARTED Check for the supplied accessories below: • Wireless 802.11ac Dual Band Router • Power Adapter with extra Power Cable • Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM (with installation software and manuals) • Quick Installation Guide • Stand • Mounting Kit SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS no t Computer Requirements: • Window 7/Vista/XP (with SP3) • 10/100 Ethernet LAN adapter • CD-ROM drive Fi Network Requirements: • 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN adapter • 802.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCT This user’s guide provides a wonderful insight into the functionality of the product called the Samsung ET-WV521. This guide is based on the current running firmware/software version available for this product and might touch on some new and exciting topics never seen on this product line before providing a rewarding reading experience and in the end acts as a guide when installing and maintaining this product. FEATURES al The Samsung wireless router is packed with a load of features.
DESCRIPTION FONT VIEW POWER LED A solid blue light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. 2 INTERNET LED A solid blue light indicates the PPP negotiation has successfully completed. 3 2.4Ghz LED A solid light indicates that the 2.4GHz wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. 4 5Ghz LED A solid light indicates that the 5.0GHz wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission.
INSTALLATION This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, attic or garage. BEFORE YOU BEGIN na l • Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. • You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem.
CONNECT TO ANOTHER ROUTER If you are connecting the router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network: • Disable UPnP™ • Disable DHCP • Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your other router. D R AF T, no t Fi na l To connect to another router, please follow the steps below: 1.
CONNECTING TO THE WEB UI This section will help you to connect to your router’s Web User Interface (Web UI) for the first time. ROUTER’S DEFAULTS The router’s default values are as follows: IP Address: 192.168.0.1 Username: admin Password: (blank) no tF in al CONNECTING USING THE BROWSER To connect the router’s Web UI, you’ll need to use your Internet Browser. Open you Internet browser, like Internet Explorer, and enter the router’s default IP address in the address bar as follows.
WEB USER INTERFACE This Web User Interface is divided into categories, found in the top menu, and pages, found in the left menu. no tF in al The Samsung Wireless router Web UI provides five categories to edit. In this category the user will be able to configure the basic features for this router to function properly on a network. Features like Internet Connectivity, Local Area Network Connectivity and Wireless Connectivity.
SETUP CATEGORY In this category the user will be able to configure the basic features for this router to function properly on a network. Features like Internet Connectivity, Local Area Network Connectivity and Wireless Connectivity. D R AF T, no tF in al Pages that can be configured in the Setup category are as follows: Internet: On this page the user can configure the Internet settings for this router. Wireless Settings: On this page the user can configure the Wireless settings for this router.
INTERNET - WIZARD When configuring the device for the first time, we recommend that you click use the Internet Connection Setup Wizard, and follow the instructions on the screen. This wizard is designed to assist user with a quick and easy method to configure the Internet Connectivity of this router. no tF in al To initiate the quick and easy Internet connection wizard, click on the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button. This will start a 4 step configuration process.
Step 2: Select the appropriate time zone for your location. This information is required to configure the time-based options for the router. The following parameters can be configured: Select the appropriate Time Zone used. This information will be used by the time-based options on this router. al Time Zone: Click on the Prev button to return to the previous window. Click on the Next button to continue to the next step.
After selecting the Dynamic IP Address Internet connection method, the following page will appear: The following parameters can be configured: Enter the MAC address of the Internet gateway (plugged into the Internet port of this device) here. Clone Button: If the configuration PC also acts as the Internet gateway, then click on the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to copy the PC’s MAC address into the space provided. If you’re not sure, leave the MAC Address field blank.
Configure your Internet Connection: PPTP Connection al After selecting the PPTP Internet connection method, the following page will appear: The following parameters can be configured: Here the user can specify whether this Internet connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static IP address. PPTP usual requires a Dynamic IP configuration. PPTP IP Address: Enter the PPTP IP address used here. This option is only available if Static IP is selected.
After selecting the L2TP Internet connection method, the following page will appear: The following parameters can be configured: Here the user can specify whether this Internet connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static IP address. L2TP usual requires a Dynamic IP configuration. L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address used here. This option is only available if Static IP is selected. L2TP Subnet Mask: Enter the L2TP Subnet Mask used here.
After selecting the Static IP Address Internet connection method, the following page will appear: The following parameters can be configured: IP Address: Subnet Mask: Enter the Static IP address provided by the ISP here. Gateway Address: Enter the Gateway IP address provided by the ISP here. Primary DNS Address: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here. Secondary DNS Address: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This field is normally optional.
INTERNET - MANUAL INTERNET CONNECTION On this page the user can configure the Internet Connection settings manually. To access the Manual Internet Connection page, click on the Manual Internet Connection Setup button. Fi n al On this page there a multiple parameter that can be configured regarding the Internet Connection setup. We’ll discuss them from top to bottom. D R AF T, no t At any given point the user can save the configurations done, on this page, by clicking on the Save Settings button.
The following parameters can be configured: in al Internet Connection Type: Static IP Select Static IP from the drop-down menu if all the Internet port’s IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x).
Internet Connection Type: Dynamic IP (DHCP) Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) from the drop-down menu to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for cable modem services. The following parameters can be configured: The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave blank if you are not sure. Primary DNS Server: Enter the Primary DNS IP address used here.
Internet Connection Type: PPPoE (Username / Password) Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from the drop-down menu if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
This page is a continue from the PPPoE Internet Connection Type: Enter the Secondary DNS IP address used here. This field is normally optional. Only one DNS address is required for a functional Internet connection, but using a second DNS address provides more stability. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.
Internet Connection Type: PPTP (Username / Password) Select PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) from the drop-down menu if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. The following parameters can be configured: Here the user can specify whether this Internet connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static IP address. PPTP usual requires a Dynamic IP configuration.
This page is a continue from the PPTP Internet Connection Type: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1400 is the default MTU. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.
Internet Connection Type: L2TP (Username / Password) Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. The following parameters can be configured: Here the user can specify whether this Internet connection requires the use of a Dynamic or Static IP address. L2TP usual requires a Dynamic IP configuration. L2TP IP Address: Enter the L2TP IP address used here.
This page is a continue from the L2TP Internet Connection Type: MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1400 is the default MTU. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP.
WIRELESS SETTINGS On this page the user can configure the Wireless settings for this device. There are 3 ways to configure Wireless using this router. Firstly, the user can choose to make use for the quick and easy Wireless Connection Wizard. Secondly, the user can choose to make use Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Lastly, the user can configure the Wireless settings manually.
on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz band’ option. Un-selecting this option will allow the user to manually enter a pre-shared key for both individual frequency bands. The key entered must be between 8 and 63 characters long. Remember, this key will be used when wireless clients wants to connect to this device. So please remember this key to prevent future troubleshooting. no tF in al Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Next button to continue to the next page.
Wireless Settings: Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard If your Wireless Clients support the WPS connection method, this Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard can be used to initiate a wireless connection between this device and Wireless clients with a simple click of the WPS button. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard is specially designed to assist basic network users with a simple, step-by-step set of instructions to connect wireless clients to this router using the WPS method.
Step 2: After selecting Manual, the following page will appear. On this page to user can view the wireless configuration of this router. The wireless clients should configure their wireless settings to be identical to the settings displayed on this page for a successful connection. This option is for wireless clients that can’t use the WPS method to connect to this device. D R AF T, no tF in al Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page.
Wireless Settings: Manual Wireless Network Setup The manual wireless network setup option allows user to configure the wireless settings of this device manually. This option is for the more advanced user and includes all parameter that can be configured for wireless connectivity. in al To initiate the Manual Wireless Network Setup page, click on the Manual Wireless Connection Setup button.
WMM Enable: WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is QoS for your wireless network. Check this box to improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. This feature is not available in 802.11n configurations. Enabled Hidden Wireless: Check this box if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted. If the SSID is hidden, the SSID will not be seen by Site Survey utilities, so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your router in order to connect to it.
Wireless Security Mode: WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security (enhanced) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the most advanced and up to date wireless encryption method used today. This is the recommended wireless security option. The following parameters can be configured: Select the appropriate cipher type to use here. Options to choose from are Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), and Auto (TKIP/AES). PSK/EAP: WPA supports two authentication frameworks.
The next section will allow the user to configure all the parameters regarding the 5GHz frequency band. The following parameters can be configured: Displays the wireless band being configured. In this option we find that the following parameters will be regarding the 5GHz band. Enable Wireless: Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions. Select the time frame that you would like your wireless network enabled.
NETWORK SETTINGS On this page the user can configure the internal network settings of the router and also able to configure the built-in DHCP server to assign IP addresses to computers on the network. The IP address that is configured here is the IP address that is used to access the Web-based management interface. If you change the IP address in this section, you may need to adjust your PC’s network settings to access the network again.
The following parameters can be configured: Check this box to enable the DHCP server on your router. Uncheck to disable this function. DHCP IP Address Range: Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP assignment. DHCP Lease Time: The length of time for the IP address lease. Enter the Lease time in minutes.
ADVANCED CATEGORY In this category the user will be able to configure the more advanced features that can be done by this router. Features like Port Forwarding, Firewall settings, Quality of Service settings and more. D R AF T, no tF in al Pages that can be configured in the Advanced category are as follows: Virtual Server: On this page that user can configure Virtual Server policies related to this router.
VIRTUAL SERVER in al This router can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network). The router’s firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect the LAN network so all computers networked with the router are invisible to the outside world. The user can make some of the LAN computers accessible from the Internet by enabling Virtual Server.
PORT FORWARDING On this page the user will be able to forward a list of ports to an internal IP address. in al The following section allows the user to configure the port forwarding rules. The following parameters can be configured: Tick the checkbox on the left side to enable the Port Forwarding rule. Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Select an application and click << to populate the fields.
APPLICATION RULES Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the router.
QUALITY OF SERVICE (QOS) The QoS Engine option helps improve your network gaming performance by prioritizing applications. By default the QoS Engine settings are disabled and application priority is not classified automatically. in al Smart QoS improves VoIP voice quality or streaming by ensuring your VoIP or streaming traffic is prioritized over other network traffic, such as FTP or Web. The following parameters can be configured: This option is disabled by default.
After specifying the QoS framework used, in the QoS setup section, the user can now create individual rules for scenarios that require the use of traffic control and data priority manipulation. The following parameters can be configured: Tick this option to enable the rule specified. Name: Enter a custom name for the rule being created here. This name is used for identification. Priority: Select the appropriate priority requirement from the drop-down menu that will be applied to this rule.
NETWORK FILTER The MAC (Media Access Controller) Address filter option is used to control network access based on the MAC Address of the network adapter. A MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the manufacturer of the network adapter. This feature can be configured to ALLOW or DENY network/Internet access. The following parameters can be configured: no tF in al In the MAC Filtering Rules section, the user can create and edit Network filter rules.
ACCESS CONTROL The Access Control option allows you to control access in and out of your network. Use this feature as Access Controls to only grant access to approved sites, limit web access based on time or dates, and/or block internet access for applications like P2P utilities or games. in al In Access Control section the user can enable the access control feature and add new access control policies. The following parameters can be configured: Tick this option to enable the Access Control feature.
Step 2: In the second step, the user can configure the schedule settings for this rule. The following parameters can be configured: Select the appropriate predefined schedule rule to apply to this rule from the drop-down menu. Details: in al Click on the Prev button to return to the previous window. Click on the Next button to continue to the next window. Click on the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main Access Control window.
Step 4: In the fourth step, the user can select the filtering method used for this rule. in al he following parameters can be configured: Here the user can select the filtering method used. Options to choose from are ‘Log Web Access Only’, ‘Block All Access’, and ‘Block Some Access’. Apply Web Filter: After selecting the ‘Block Some Access’ option, the user will be able to select this option. Selecting this option will allow the web filter access control feature to be applied to this rule.
WEBSITE FILTER Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of Web sites that can be viewed by multiple users through the network. in al Website Filter is used to allow or deny computers on your network from accessing specific web sites by keywords or specific Domain Names. Select ‘ALLOW computers access to ONLY these sites’ in order only allow computers on your network to access the specified URLs and Domain Names.
INBOUND FILTER The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Internet. With this feature you can configure inbound data filtering rules that control data based on an IP address range. in al Inbound Filters can be used for limiting access to a server on your network to a system or group of systems. Filter rules can be used with Virtual Server, Port Forwarding, or Remote Administration features. The user can add new Inbound filter rule in the next section.
FIREWALL SETTINGS A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The router offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose to expose a computer, you can enable DMZ. DMZ is short for Demilitarized Zone. This option will expose the chosen computer completely to the outside world.
ROUTING The Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specific routes of data through your network. in al In the Static Routing section, the user can configure routing rules used by this router. The maximum amount of rules that can be configured is 32. The following parameters can be configured: To enable a route, check the box that is on the left side of the route. Interface: Use the drop-down menu to specify if the IP packet must use the WAN or LAN interface to transit out of the Router.
ADVANCED WIRELESS These options are for users that wish to change the behavior of their 802.11n wireless radio from the standard settings. We do not recommend changing these settings from the factory defaults. Incorrect settings may impact the performance of your wireless radio. The default settings should provide the best wireless radio performance in most environments.
In the next section, the user can configure the more advanced wireless settings for the 5GHz frequency band. The following parameters can be configured: Here the user can view the wireless frequency band being configured. In the case 5GHz. Transmit Power: This option sets the transmit power of the antennas. Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended.
WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a simplified method for securing your wireless network during the “Initial setup” as well as the “Add New Device” processes. The Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) has certified it across different products as well as manufactures. The process is just as easy, as depressing a button for the Push-Button Method or correctly entering the 8-digit code for the Pin-Code Method.
Click the Connect your Wireless Device button to start Wireless Connection Setup Wizard. This wizard helps you add wireless devices to the wireless network. al The wizard will either display the wireless network settings to guide you through manual configuration, prompt you to enter the PIN for the device, or ask you to press the configuration button on the device.
ADVANCED NETWORK SETTINGS This section contains settings which can change the way the router handles certain types of traffic. We recommend that you not change any of these settings unless you are already familiar with them or have been instructed to change them by one of our support personnel.
Multicast Streams: This section enables the user to allow Multicast traffic to pass from the Internet to your network more efficiently. The following parameters can be configured: Wireless Enhance Mode: no tF in al Enable Multicast Streams: Enable this option if you are receiving video on demand type of service from the Internet. The router uses the IGMP protocol to support efficient multicasting transmission of identical content, such as multimedia, from a source to a number of recipients.
GUEST ZONE On this page, the user will be able to configure the Guest Zone, settings. The guest zone provide a separate network zone for guest to access Internet. The following parameters can be configured: no tF in al In the Guest Zone section below, the user will be able to enable the routing function between guest zones. Tick this option to enable routing between guest zones.
In the following section, the user will be able to configure the Guest Zone Wireless Network settings used by the 5GHz frequency band. The following parameters can be configured: Tick this option to enable the Guest Zone feature for the frequency band 5GHz. Use the drop-down menu to schedule the time that the Firewall rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled.
IPV6 On this page the user can configure the mode that the Router will use to access an IPv6 Internet connection. There are several connection types to choose from: Link-local, Static IPv6, DHCPv6, Stateless Auto-Configuration, PPPoE, IPv6 over IPv4 Tunnel and 6to4. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your IPv6 ISP. in al Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed or disabled.
The following parameters can be configured: The user can tick this option to enable the auto-configuration feature. Auto-Configuration Type: The user can select the auto-configuration type used here. Options to choose from are Stateless or Stateful (DHCPv6). Router Advertisement Lifetime: This option is only available when the auto-configuration type is set to Stateless. Enter the router advertisement lifetime value used here.
The following parameters can be configured: My IPv6 Connection is: no tF in al IPv6 Connection Type: Auto-Configuration (Stateless/DHCPv6) In the following section we’ll discuss the parameters that can be configured when setting up an Auto-Configuration (Stateless/DHCPv6) connection. This is a method of connection where the ISP assigns your IPv6 address when your router requests one from the ISP’s server.
The following parameters can be configured: The user can tick this option to enable the auto-configuration feature. Auto-Configuration Type: The user can select the auto-configuration type used here. Options to choose from are Stateless or Stateful (DHCPv6). Router Advertisement Lifetime: This option is only available when the auto-configuration type is set to Stateless. Enter the router advertisement lifetime value used here.
IPv6 Connection Type: PPPoE Select this option if your ISP requires you to use a PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) connection to IPv6 Internet. DSL providers typically use this option. This method of connection requires you to enter a Username and Password (provided by your Internet Service Provider) to gain access to the IPv6 Internet. The supported authentication protocols are PAP and CHAP. Select the appropriate IPv6 Connection Type used for this configuration here.
Use the section to configure the internal network settings of your router. The LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address is the IPv6 Address that you use to access the Web-based management interface. If you change the LAN IPv6 Address here, you may need to adjust your PC’s network settings to access the network again. DHCP-PD can be used to acquire a IPv6 prefix for the LAN interface. The following parameters can be configured: Select this option to enable DHCP PD. LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN IPv6 address used here.
IPv6 Connection Type: IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel In section to the user can configure the IPv6 connection to run in IPv4 Tunnel mode. IPv6 over IPv4 tunneling encapsulates IPv6 packets in IPv4 packets so that IPv6 packets can be sent over an IPv4 infrastructure. The following parameters can be configured: al Select the appropriate IPv6 Connection Type used for this configuration here. The following parameters can be configured: ot Fi n My IPv6 Connection is: Enter the remote IPv4 address used here.
The following parameters can be configured: The user can tick this option to enable the auto-configuration feature. Auto-Configuration Type: The user can select the auto-configuration type used here. Options to choose from are Stateless or Stateful (DHCPv6). Router Advertisement Lifetime: This option is only available when the auto-configuration type is set to Stateless. Enter the router advertisement lifetime value used here.
IPv6 Connection Type: 6to4 In this section the user can configure the IPv6 6to4 connection settings. 6to4 is an IPv6 address assignment and automatic tunneling technology that used to provide unicast IPv6 connectivity between IPv6 sites and hosts across the IPv4 Internet. The following parameters can be configured: Select the appropriate IPv6 Connection Type used for this configuration here.
The following parameters can be configured: The user can tick this option to enable the auto-configuration feature. Auto-Configuration Type: The user can select the auto-configuration type used here. Options to choose from are Stateless or Stateful (DHCPv6). Router Advertisement Lifetime: This option is only available when the auto-configuration type is set to Stateless. Enter the router advertisement lifetime value used here.
IPv6 Connection Type: 6rd In this section the user can configure the IPv6 6rd connection settings. The following parameters can be configured: Select the appropriate IPv6 Connection Type used for this configuration here. The following parameters can be configured: ot Fi n al My IPv6 Connection is: Enter the 6rd IPv6 address and prefix value used here. IPv4 Address: Enter the IPv4 address used here. Mask Length: Enter the IPv4 mask length used here.
The following parameters can be configured: The user can tick this option to enable the auto-configuration feature. Auto-Configuration Type: The user can select the auto-configuration type used here. Options to choose from are Stateless or Stateful (DHCPv6). Router Advertisement Lifetime: This option is only available when the auto-configuration type is set to Stateless. Enter the router advertisement lifetime value used here.
IPv6 Connection Type: Link-Local Only The Link-local address is used by nodes and routers when communicating with neighboring nodes on the same link. This mode enables IPv6-capable devices to communicate with each other on the LAN side. The following parameters can be configured: Select the appropriate IPv6 Connection Type used for this configuration here. Fi na l My IPv6 Connection is: The following parameters can be configured: Displays the LAN IPv6 Link-Local address used here.
IPV6 FIREWALL On this page the user can configure the IPv6 firewall settings. The firewall settings section is an advance feature that is used to allow or deny traffic from passing through the device. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. You can create more detailed rules for the device. in al In the IPv6 Firewall rules section the user can create, enable and disable IPv6 firewall rules used by this device.
TOOLS CATEGORY In this category the user will be able to configure features that are related to the router itself. Features like the time settings, login accounts, firmware update and more. D R AF T, no tF in al Pages that can be configured in the Tools category are as follows: Administration: On this page the user can configure a new password as well as remote administration settings for this device. Time: On this page the user can configure the time and date settings for this router.
ADMIN This page will allow you to change the Administrator password and configure the authentication settings. This window also allows you to enable Remote Management, via the Internet. The following parameters can be configured: Enter the new login password used here. Verify Password: Re-enter the new login password here. The following parameters can be configured: T, Tick this option to enable the graphical image confirmation when the user login to the web configuration.
TIME The Time window allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the Time Server. Daylight Saving can also be configured to automatically adjust the time when needed. na l The following parameters can be configured: Here will be displayed the current time configuration running on this device. Time Zone: Select the appropriate time zone used on this device here.
SYSLOG The Syslog options allow you to send log information to a System Log Server. Enable Logging: Tick this option to enable the Syslog feature. Syslog Server IP Address: Enter the Syslog Server IP address used here. D R AF T, n ot Fi Click on the Save Settings button to accept the changes made. Click on the Don’t Save Settings button to discard the changes made.
EMAIL SETTINGS The Email feature can be used to send the system log files and router alert messages to your email address. The following parameters can be configured: This email address will appear as the sender when you receive a log file or firmware upgrade notification via email. To Email Address: Enter the email address where you want the email sent. Email Subject: Enter the text that you want to appear in the subject line of the e-mail that is sent.
SYSTEM This section allows you to manage the router’s configuration settings, reboot the router, and restore the router to the factory default settings. Restoring the unit to the factory default settings will erase all settings, including any rules that you’ve created. The following parameters can be configured: Use this option to save the current router configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the Save button.
FIRMWARE Use the Firmware window to upgrade the firmware of the Router and install language packs. If you plan to install new firmware, make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. If you want to install a new language pack, make sure that you have the language pack available. Please check the support site for firmware updates. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the support site.
DYNAMIC DNS The following parameters can be configured: no tF in al The DDNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc…) using a domain name that you have purchased (www.whateveryournameis.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a DDNS service provider, your friends can enter in your domain name to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is.
SYSTEM CHECK This useful diagnostic utility can be used to check if a computer is on the Internet. It sends ping packets and listens for replies from the specific host. in al In the Ping Test section the user can test the Internet connectivity by entering in a host name or the IP address that you want to ping (Packet Internet Groper) and click on the Ping button. The status of your Ping attempt will be displayed in the Ping Result box.
SCHEDULES Schedules can be created for use with enforcing rules. For example, if you want to restrict web access to Mon-Fri from 3pm to 8pm, you could create a schedule selecting Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri and enter a Start Time of 3pm and End Time of 8pm. na l The following parameters can be configured: Enter the custom name for the new schedule rule here. This name is used for identification. Day(s): To use every day in the week for this rule, select the All Week option.
STATUS CATEGORY In this category the user will be able to view information regarding the configuration and functionality of this device. Displays like WAN, LAN and Wireless configurations, System, Firewall and Router logs, and more. D R AF T, no tF in al Pages that can be configured in the Status category are as follows: Device Information: This page displays the current information for the router. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information.
DEVICE INFO This page displays the current information for the router. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP. Fi In the WAN section, information about the Internet connection is being displayed.
D R AF T, no tF in al In the Wireless LAN2 section, information about the 5GHz Wireless Local Area Network configuration is being displayed.
LOGS The router automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in it’s internal memory. If there isn’t enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted but logs of the latest events are retained. The Logs option allows you to view the router logs. You can define what types of events you want to view and the level of the events to view.
STATISTICS The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the router on both the WAN, LAN ports and both the 802.11n/g (2.4GHz) and 802.11n/a (5GHz) wireless bands. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. INTERNET SESSIONS Fi na l Click on the Refresh button to refresh the display page. Click on the Reset button to clear all the statistic information for all the fields displayed.
WIRELESS The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. in al In the Number of Wireless Clients - 2.4GHz Band section a list of 2.4GHz active wireless clients will be displayed. no tF In the Number of Wireless Clients - 5GHz Band section a list of 5GHz active wireless clients will be displayed.
SUPPORT CATEGORY D R AF T, no tF in al In this category the user will have access to a portal of information regarding each and every page that exists on this device. This information gives the basic description of parameter and uses for the pages.
KNOWLEDGE BASE ONE FOOT CONNECTION (OFC) METHOD The device supports a unique feature called the One Foot Connection method. This feature allows a user to configure their Samsung TV to connect to this router in a very unique and easy way. For this feature to work, the Samsung TV must also support the OFC feature. ot Fi n al CONNECT MY SAMSUNG TV TO THE ROUTER USING OFC. Step 1: Turn on the power for both devices, the TV and the Router.
PLUG & ACCESS CONNECTION METHOD The device supports another unique feature called the Plug & Access Connection method. This feature allows a user to configure their Samsung TV to connect to this router, wirelessly, using a Flash Memory Stick to transfer the wireless settings, used on the router, to the Samsung TV. This feature will only work between Samsung devices that support the Plug & Access connection method. al CONNECT MY SAMSUNG TV TO THE ROUTER USING PLUG & ACCESS.
WIRELESS BASICS Wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
Small Office and Home Office • Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office • Remotely access your office network from home • Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space al Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people.
WIRELESS MODES There are basically two modes of networking: • Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more wireless network Cardbus adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.
NETWORKING BASICS Check your IP address After you install your new network or wireless adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. (Windows® 7/Vista® users type cmd in the Start Search box.) At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
CONNECT TO A WIRELESS NETWORK USING WINDOWS® 7 It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. AF T, no tF 3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. in al 1.
CONFIGURATION WPS The WPS feature of the router can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature of the router: R AF 2. Click the Network option. T, no t Fi na l 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. D 3. Double-click the Router.
in al no tF 4. Input the WPS PIN number and click Next. AF T, 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click on the drop-down icon. D R Click Next to continue.
7. The following window appears while the Router is being configured. al Wait for the configuration to complete. no tF in 8. The following window informs you that WPS on the device has been setup successfully. Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. D R AF T, 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup.
USING WINDOWS VISTA® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows Vista® utility as seen below.
USING WINDOWS® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.
TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the router. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a different operating system, the screen captures on your computer will look similar to the following examples. Fi n Make sure you have an updated Java-enabled web browser. We recommend the following: • Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.
Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my router? If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and Hotmail, we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc). To find the proper MTU Size, you’ll have to do a special ping of the destination you’re trying to go to. A destination could be another computer, or a URL. Note: AOL DSL+ users must use MTU of 1400.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS RF Output Power: WAN Interface: • 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps WAN - Auto MDI/MDIX LAN Interface: • 4 x 10/100/1000Mbps PC Port - Auto MDI/MDIX Wireless Interface: • 802.11a/b/g/n (Simultaneous) Status LEDs: • Power, WAN, Wireless(2.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
