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  • Airlink AR550W3G | User Manual - Page 1
    Wireless N 150 3G/3.75G Travel Router Model # AR550W3G User's Manual Ver. 1A
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    . This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in
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    ROUTER ...6 CHAPTER 3 USING WEB CONFIGURATION UTILITY 16 3.1 WIZARD ...18 3.2 ADVANCED SETTINGS ...23 3.2.1 Basic Settings ...23 3.2.1.1 Network Setup ...24 3.2.1.2 DHCP Server ...31 3.2.1.3 Wireless Toolbox...53 3.2.4.1 System Info...54 3.2.4.2 Firmware Upgrade ...55 3.2.4.3 Backup Setting ...56
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    3.3.2 Wireless Modem Status...59 3.3.3 Wireless Status...60 3.3.4 Statistics Information ...60 CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING...61 APPENDIX A - HARDWARE SPECIFICATION 63 TECHNICAL SUPPORT...64
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    1.1 Introduction and safety information Thank you for purchasing Airlink101® Wireless N 150 3G/3.75G Travel Router, AR550W3G. This slim and compact travel router assists you to set up a wireless network using your 3G/3.75G USB modem where 3G Internet service is available. When the 3G/3.75G USB modem
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    the following safety instructions: 1. This router is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this router outdoor. 2. DO NOT put this router at or put this router on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials. 6. There's no user-serviceable part inside the router. If you found the router is not
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    2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n wireless network card • Web browser router, please check if there's anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items: 1. 3G/3.75G Travel Router 2. Power Adapter 3. USB Cable (for power use only) 4. Setup CD 5. Quick Installation Guide
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    1.5 Hardware Overview A. Hardware Configuration Interface Description Power Switch Switch On/Off the Power. WPS/Reset Push the button and hold for 1 second to activate WPS procedure. Push the button and hold for 6 seconds to reset the router to factory default. 4
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    B. Hood Assembly C. LED Indicators 3G (USB) Wireless LED color Blue Flashing Blue Blue Flashing Blue Quickly Flashing Blue Description 3G/3.75G is on Data access WLAN is on Data access WPS activated 5
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    Configure the Router This chapter provides instructions to install and configure the 3G Travel Router. Please follow the steps below to set up the Internet and wireless connection. Step 1 Make sure power switch is switched to OFF. Step 2 Plug your 3G/3.75G USB Modem into the USB port on Router. Step
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    is not sufficient for the device to operate properly if only one USB connector is inserted into the computer. Step 4 Switch on the power of router. 7
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    5 Connect to the Router from your Laptop/PC by wireless. The default SSID is "Airlink101". Windows 7 / Vista Users: Click on the wireless icon on the system tray, select 'Airlink101' from the available wireless networks, and click on Connect. Windows XP Users: Right click on the wireless icon on the
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    Step 6 Insert the Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Autorun screen will pop up. Note: If the autorun screen does not come up properly, go to My Computer Explore the CD Drive go to EZWizard folder, then run EZWizard.exe. You can skip Step 7 and go to Step 8. Windows 7 / Vista Users: When you get
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    Step 8 Select language then click "Next" to continue. Step 9 Click on Wizard. 10
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    Step 10 Click Next to start the EZ Setup Wizard. Step 11 Configure the SSID (wireless network name, i.e. myHome), Channel, Security mode and Key for this router. It is suggested to select WPA2-PSK for best wireless security. Enter 8~63 characters into Key. Click Next. 11
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    Step 12 Select the WAN type. If you are connecting your 3G USB modem to the router, please click on 3G. Step 13 Select Auto-Detection and let the wizard detect your 3G modem's setting automatically or select Manual and enter the 3G settings: Country, Telecom, 3G Network, PIN code, APN, Dialed Number
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    Step 14 Verify the settings you have configured. Click Next to save the settings and reboot the router. This will take about 30 seconds. Step 15 Reconnect to the router from your wireless computer with the new settings (SSID, security key) that you configured in Step 11. Click Next. 13
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    Note: Make sure your wireless computer is connected back to the Router with the new SSID and Security Key. Step 16 Click Next to test the Internet Connection, or you can ignore the test; just open the Internet browser and verify if you are connected to the Internet. 14
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    If you cannot connect to the Internet, please go to 4.2 Troubleshooting. Step 17 Click Finish. Congratulations! Your router configuration has been finished. 15
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    . In order to enter the Web Configuration Utility of your router, you need to first log in to the router from your web browser. Please follow the steps below: Step 1 Go to the computer that is wirelessly connected to the router, open the web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox) and
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    3.1 Wizard Select Wizard and click Enter after logging into the router and start the basic configuration. It is also located on the top menu bar. If you have gone through the EZ Setup Wizard on the provided CD, you may skip this section. Click Next to start the Setup Wizard. 18
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    Step 1 Change System Password. Enter the current password, new password and reconfirm the new password. (The default password is 'admin'.) If you do not wish to change the password, please leave all fields blank. Click Next. Step 2 Select your Time Zone from the drop down menu and click Next. 19
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    through your 3G USB modem. Select Wi-Fi HotSpot if you want your router to connect to a WiFi network. Keep the LAN IP Address as '192 and configure the required 3G service settings automatically. Or you can select "Manual" and manually fill in the required 3G service settings provided by your ISP.
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    recognize your local wireless network with it, for example 'myHome'. Select a channel number for your wireless network. Click Next. Step 6 Set up Wireless Security for your router. It is recommended use WPA2-PSK (AES) for your wireless security if all wireless devices on your network support it. 21
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    Note: It is suggested to write down the security settings (Authentication, Encryption and Key) you configured for the Router on a piece of paper and keep it for you to add more wireless device to your network in the future. Step 7 Verify the information you have configured. If everything is correct,
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    3.2 Advanced Settings Click on Advanced on the top menu bar to enter the advanced settings. 3.2.1 Basic Settings You can configure LAN, Internet connection type, wireless settings and system password for the router here. 23
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    ISP. AR550W3G supports different WAN types of connection for users to connect to remote wireless ISP, such as 3G (WCDMA, HSxPA, HSPA+, CDMA2000, EV-DO, TD-SCDMA), iBurst, and Wi-Fi Hotspot. 3G WAN Type: You may need to manually configure the 3G network settings when your service provider requires
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    ", and the Utility will try to detect and configure the required 3G service settings automatically. Or you can select "Manual" and manually fill in the required 3G service settings provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provide). Select your Country. Select your 3G ISP. Select the 3G Network
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    will keep the connection to the ISP after the connection is established. Manually: Router will not connect to the ISP until user clicks the Connect button on the Status-page. Some 3G Internet Service Providers may disconnect Internet connection if a user is idle (no Internet activity) for certain
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    on this page will only be used when your service provider requires an account and Password to connect to send outgoing packets. Auto Reconnect (Always-on): Router will keep the connection to the ISP after the connection is established. Manually: Router will not connect to the ISP until user clicks
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    This is optional. Input the service name if your ISP requires it. Otherwise, you can configure other settings for the router; after you finish, please go to Tools Reboot to reboot the router so the settings will take effect (Please wait for about 35 seconds while router is rebooting). Wi-Fi
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    Step 2 After finish searching, you will see a list of available APs in your environment. You can select the one you wish to connect and click Select, or click Refresh button to search again. Step 3 Enter the Preshare Key of the remote HotSpot you just selected if it is required. Click Save to save
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    Step 4 Click Reboot button to restart the router and new settings will take effect. 30
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    the DHCP settings for your router. Parameter DHCP Server IP Pool Starting/Ending Address Lease Time Domain Name Press "More..." for more options Primary DNS/Secondary DNS Description Select Disable or Enable the DHCP server. Whenever there is a request from a wireless client, the DHCP server will
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    is optional. Gateway address would be the IP address of an alternate Router. Click on Client List to view DHCP clients. Click on Fixed Mapping will automatically be filled into the MAC Address table. You can manually enter the MAC address of a wireless client. The MAC address format is 'aa:bb:cc:dd
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    Enable Previous / Next Check/Uncheck the Enable box to enable/disable the settings of each mapping rule. You can set up to 100 fixed mapping rules for this router. Click Previous or Next to reach the previous or next 10 entries. Click Save to save the settings you made. 33
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    You can set parameters that are used for wireless clients to connect to this router. The parameters include SSID, Channel Number, Encryption etc. Parameters Transmit Power Default 100% Network ID (SSID) Airlink101 Channel 11 Description Select the level of transmit power. The higher transmit
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    for 802.11b clients, and maximum 54Mbps for 802.11g clients*). B/G/N Mixed: 2.4GHz band, allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless network client to connect this router (maximum transfer rate 11Mbps for 802.11b clients, maximum 54Mbps for 802.11g clients, and maximum 150Mbps for 802.11n clients
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    : Select either AES or TKIP. It is suggested to select AES if all your wireless computers / devices support this encryption mode. Note: IEEE802.11n only supports AES encryption. If you use TKIP as your encryption, wireless data rate will drop to 54Mbps (802.11g standard). Preshare Key: Enter 8~63
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    The AR550W3G Wireless N 150 3G/3.75G Travel Router has a built-in Easy Setup Button (WPS) which allows you to connect your wireless computer with the router easily and safely. Your wireless adapter must support this feature as well. If not, you will need to set up the wireless security manually and
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    will now start the handshake with the wireless adapter which will take about 30 seconds. When you see the window similar to the one below, the connection has been established. To configure the WPS settings of the router, click on Wireless on the left menu bar and then click on WPS Setup button
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    Push Button and click 'Trigger' to start Push-Button setup procedure. The router will wait for WPS requests from wireless clients for 2 minutes. The "WLAN" LED on the wireless router will be blinking quickly when this wireless router is waiting for incoming WPS request. You need to press the WPS
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    below. The "WLAN" LED on the wireless router will be blinking quickly when this wireless router is trying to establish wireless connection with the client. It displays if WPS setup procedure is ongoing. Wireless Client List This table displays the wireless clients that are currently associated to
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    consists of 0 to 9 alphanumeric characters, and are case sensitive Parameters Old Password New Password Reconfirm Description Enter the current password of the router. Enter the new password. Enter the new password again for verification purposes. Note: If you forget your password, you'll have to
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    based on the IP address, MAC address, URL or keywords. 3.2.2.1 Packet Filtering If you want to restrict users from accessing certain Internet applications/services (e.g. Internet websites, email, FTP etc.) by their IP addresses, you can set up the filtering rules here. Entries in this table are
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    Parameters Outbound Packet Filter Allow / Deny all to pass except those match the following rules Source IP Destination IP Description Check/uncheck Enable to enable/disable the Packet Filtering. Please select "Allow" or "Deny" to decide the behavior of packet filtering table. If you select Allow,
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    Port Enable MAC Level IP addresses. Please input the port number here. You can define a single port (80) or a range of ports (1000-1999). Add prefix "T" or "U" to specify TCP or UDP protocol, for example, T80, U53, U2000-2999. No prefix indicates both TCP and UDP are defined. Leaving this field
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    3.2.2.2 URL Blocking You can block access to certain websites or web contents from local PCs by entering a full URL address or just keywords. This feature can help parents to manage the Internet usage for their children (i.e. Parental Control). Parameter URL Blocking URL Enable Description Check/
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    This function will help you to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless router. Only those network devices with the MAC addresses you specified here are allowed to access your wireless router. You can use this function with other security measures described in previous section
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    you selected; you do not need to enter it manually. Input a MAC address in the format 'aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff'. Check this box to allow wireless clients associating to the wireless network. You can set up to 100 fixed mapping rules for this router. Click Previous or Next to reach the previous
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    respond to a "ping" request from any host on the WAN side. Check this box to enable the DoS Attack Detection. Router will block the DoS once it is detected. Denial of Service (DoS) is a common attack measure, by transmitting a great amount of data or request to your Internet IP address and server
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    3.2.3 Advanced Setting This page allows you to set up system log and time settings. 49
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    3.2.3.1 System Log You can enable this function to log all important system events for your router. This page supports two methods to export system logs to specific destination by means of syslog (UDP) and SMTP (TCP). Parameters IP address for syslogd Setting of Email
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    Email Subject View Log Email Log Now The subject of email alert, this setting is optional. Click View Log to view all system logs. Click Email Log Now to email log to the account you set up now. Click on Save after you finished all settings. 51
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    my PC Description You can select your local time zone here. The router will sync time according to your time zone selection. Check Enable to Click this button to sync the system time with the desired time server. (The router must be connected to the Internet to be able to sync time.) Click this
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    3.2.4 Toolbox The Toolbox page allows you to view system logs, upgrade firmware, save/reload configuration settings, reset factory default settings, reboot the router, configure UPnP setting, and perform ping test. 53
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    3.2.4.1 System Info You can view, download, and clear the system logs stored in the router here. 54
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    Upgrade To upgrade the firmware for the Router, you need to download the firmware file from www.airlink101.com/support/ and save it to your local hard disk first. You may need to unzip it if it is a .zip file. Click on Browse to select the firmware you just downloaded/unzipped, then click Upgrade
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    Setting and save it as a .bin file. Once you need to restore the settings, please go to Firmware Upgrade page and load the .bin file you saved. 3.2.4.4 Reset to Default To restore the router settings to factory default, click on Reset to Default, and you will be prompted: Click OK to continue
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    Parameter UPnP Setting Domain Name or IP Address for Ping Test Description Check to enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) setting. You can view this router from "Network Places" after enabling UPnP. Enter an domain name (i.e. google.com) or IP address to perform ping test. If you can ping a remote
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    3.3 Status The Status section allows you to monitor the current status of your router. You can use the Status page to monitor: the Internet connection, Wireless, 3G/3.5G Modem status, and the statistics information of the Router. 58
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    3.3.1 System Status You can view the status of current Internet connection. 3.3.2 Wireless Modem Status You can view the information of your 3G USB modem. 59
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    3.3.3 Wireless Status You can view the Wireless LAN status of your router, including SSID (the name of your wireless network), Channel number, and Security. 3.3.4 Statistics Information You can view the statistics information of your router, including inbound and outbound packets. 60
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    , please read this troubleshooting first. Some problems can be solved by yourself within very short time. Scenario Router is not responding to firmware upgrade and this happens, contact your dealer of purchase for help. g. If all above solutions don't work, contact the Airlink101 Technical Support
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    again if you use 3G service to access Internet. e. Try to reset the router and try again later. a. Are you too far from your router? Try to get closer. b. 'SSID Broadcast' set to disable? c. Please remember that you have to input SSID on your wireless client manually, if SSID broadcast is disabled
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    Range • 2.4GHz Interface • 3G USB adapter slot • Reset / WPS Button • Power Switch On/Off • Mini USB Power Jack Antenna • 1 PIFA Internal Antenna Wireless WAN Type • 3G/3.75G (WCDMA,HSDPA,HSUPA, CDMA2000,EV-DO) • PPPoE (for iBurst) • HotSpot Client Security • WPA / WPA2-PSK • WEP 64 / 128bit
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    .com Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Website: www.airlink101.com * The AR550W3G may not support all 3G/3.75G USB modem, please go to www.airlink101.com to check the compatibility list. *Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput
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Wireless N 150 3G/3.75G Travel Router
Model # AR550W3G
User’s Manual
Ver. 1A