Airlink AR690W User Manual

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  • Airlink AR690W | User Manual - Page 1
    Wireless 300N Gigabit Router Model # AR690W User's Manual Ver. 1A
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    Router Wirelessly 11 6. Web Configuration Utility ...13 6.1 Setup ...13 6.1.1 Internet Setup ...13 6.1.2 Network Setup ...14 6.1.3 DDNS...15 6.1.4 Time Settings ...16 6.2. Wireless...17 6.2.1 Basic Wireless Settings 17 6.2.2 Wireless Log ...38 6.6.3 Diagnostics...39 6.6.4 Factory Defaults...39 2
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    6.6.5 Firmware Upgrade 40 6.6.6 Restart ...40 6.7 Status...41 6.7.1 Router...41 6.7.2 Local Network ...42 6.7.3 Wireless Network...42 7. Troubleshooting ...43 Appendix A - Specifications ...44 Appendix B - Information ...45 Technical Support ...47 3
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    AR690W Wireless 300N Gigabit Router. The Wireless 300N Router is recommended to be used with AirLink101® Wireless 300N products to provide the best performance. The high bandwidth combined with extended wireless Wireless 300N Router • RJ-45 Cable • Power Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • Manual
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    sure to power off your computer, DSL/Cable modem, and the router. You should setup the router with a wired connection first before attempting to setup any wireless connections. Step 1 Connect one end of a network cable to the WAN port of the router and connect the other end of the cable to the DSL
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    ) Blinking Blue: WPS set up in progress Static Blue: WPS set up successfully Blinking Red: Error found 3. Verifying Connection to the Router Step 1 Go to Start the router and try Step 2 again. If you still encounter problem, go to the next step; otherwise proceed to Section 3, Configuring the Router.
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    Enter. You should get an IP address of 192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 - 254). Proceed to Section 3, Configuring the Router. If you don't get an IP address, reset the router by holding in the reset button at the back of the router for 10 seconds while it is ON and try ipconfig/renew again
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    Step 8 After your IP address is released, click Renew. You should get an IP address of 192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 - 254). If you don't get an IP address, reset the router by holding in the reset button at the back of the router for 10 seconds while it is ON and try Renew again. 8
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    4. Configuring the Router Step 1 Open the web browser and type 192.168.1.1 in the URL Address field and press Enter. Step 2 Enter admin for both the username and password fields and click Login. Step 3 Select the proper region, North America or South America, and click Apply. Warning: This device
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    Clone MAC Address button. Click Apply and OK to save the settings. If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, please refer to the Troubleshooting section at the end of this guide. DSL For DSL users, follow the steps below to configure the router. Step 1 Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu. 10
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    and OK to save the settings. If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, please refer to the Troubleshooting section at the end of this manual. 5. Connecting to the Router Wirelessly Below are the default wireless settings of the router. You must configure your wireless network card to the same
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    refer to your wireless network card's manual on how to configure these settings. SSID: default Operating Mode: Infrastructure Authentication: Open System Channel #: 6 WEP: disabled If you want to change the router's wireless settings, log in to the router and select the Wireless tab. Make sure
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    in web configuration utility that you can use to configure the router's settings. Simply log in to the router using your computer's web browser. 6.1 Setup 6.1.1 Internet Setup This is the default screen when you log in to the router's web configuration utility. You can setup your Internet connection
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    6.1.2 Network Setup Network Setup allows manually configuring TCP/IP and DHCP settings. Assigning Static DHCP Settings Step 1 Select Enabled in the under the Static DHCP Settings section Step 2 Select a computer name from the drop-down menu or enter a name associated with this Static IP Address .
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    -down menu. To Enable DDNS, select the DDNS provider you have registered with and enter the required fields. Click Apply and OK to save the settings. 15
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    timeservers on the internet. Using this feature requires that your router have a working internet connection. Your computer's clock allows you to synchronize the router's clock with your computer's system clock Manual provides you with the option of setting your own date and time. Click Apply and OK
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    Wireless 6.2.1 Basic Wireless Settings You can configure the router's basic wireless settings on this screen. Mode: Choose from Mixed (n/g/b), Mixed (g/b), Wireless-11n Only, Wireless-11g Only, Wireless-11b Only, or Disabled to stop wireless function. Network Name (SSID): You can change the router
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    It is recommended that you use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK encryption over WEP if your wireless clients support it. All of the wireless clients must use the same security settings in order to connect to the router. WEP To enable WEP, select WEP from the Security Mode. Authentication Type: Select "Shared Key
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    WEP Key 1: Enter a 10 digit number. This will be your wireless password. An easy one to remember is a phone number with area code (ex: 8887463238). You do not need to enter anything in WEP Key 2, 3 and 4. Default Key: Select key 1 Click Apply and OK to save the settings. WPA To enable WPA, select
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    seconds. It is best to leave this at the default setting of 1500. Click Apply and OK to save the settings. WPA with RADIUS If you are using a RADIUS Enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port number of your RADIUS server. Shared Key: Enter the shared key. Key Renewal:
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    adapters do not support WPS, you will need to set up the wireless security manually and you can skip this section. In the instructions below, we are going to use the utility Wireless Monitor that comes with the Airlink101 Wireless 300N adapters, and AR690W Wireless 300N Gigabit Router as the example
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    Push Button method, make sure that you click on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. Step 2b Push the WPS button on the router, and the blue LED will start blinking. The router will now start the handshake with the wireless adapter, then the connection will be built up in couple minutes. 22
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    3b Log in to your router's configuration page from the web browser and click on Wireless. Then click Wireless security. Make sure that the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Enable box is checked. Click the Add Wireless Device Wizard button. Step 3c Enter the Pin Code in the Pin Number box and click Connect. 23
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    After a few moments both the router configuration screen and the adapter configuration screen should show a message telling you that you are connected. Step 3d Click Continue on the router configuration screen. Step 4 Click Finish on the WPS Connection screen. 24
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    Note: If you cannot connect successfully with WPS, you need to log in to your router's configuration and click on Wireless. Then click Wireless security. Make sure that the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Enable box is checked. 25
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    Filter You can restrict certain wireless clients from accessing the router by specifying their MAC address and enabling access restriction. This should not be used as a security feature in place of encryption. From the pull down menu, select whether the specified wireless clients will be prevented
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    DTIM Interval: Enter a value from the valid range of 0 to 255. The default value is 1. Fragmentation Threshold: Enter an even number from 256 to 2346. The default value is 2346. RTS Threshold: Enter a value from the valid range of 0 to 2346. The default value is 2346. Click Apply and OK to save the
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    slow down some applications such as VOIP Phones and other services that require constant streams of data. You can disable this feature to eliminate lag problems with VOIP Phones. It can also prevent VPN clients from working properly. If you are having trouble connecting to your VPN, you may want to
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    can select to enable or disable the passthrough of IPSec, L2TP, and/or PPTP for connecting to a VPN. Click Apply and OK to save the settings. 6.4 Access Restrictions You can setup policies that deny or allow specific clients to access the Internet based on IP address, MAC address, URL, Domain or
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    the policy. Status: Choose to enable or disable the selected policy. IP Addresses: Specify the range of IP addresses you wish to block from your router. Protocol: Select protocol from All, TCP, UDP or ICMP Port: Enter the range of ports you wish to block from the specified IP addresses Schedule
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    6.4.3 URL Blocking You can block the specified clients from accessing certain websites by URL Enter the URL or the Keyword you wish to block. Click Apply and OK to save the settings. 31
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    6.4.4 Domain Blocking Block users from accessing specific domains on the internet. 6.4.5 Schedule Select a time range in which the specified clients to access the Internet by Day and Time. 32
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    If you want to host an FTP or online gaming server, you must open up ports on the router. This page allows you to setup port forwarding for the specified applications. Before using forwarding, you Make sure that you check the Enabled box to activate the setting, then click Apply and OK to save the
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    track of outgoing data for specific port numbers. The router remembers which computer sends out what data, so that when the requested data returns through the router, the data is sent back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules. Click Apply and OK to save the settings. 34
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    6.5.3 DMZ DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) Host is a host without the protection of the router's firewall. It allows a computer to be exposed to unrestricted two-way communication with the Internet. You its IP address may change when using the DHCP function. Click Apply and OK to save the settings. 35
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    6.5.4 QoS The QoS (Quality of Service) feature allows you to specify which applications or computers options for some popular applications that you are able to choose from. You can also set manual QoS rules: First choose Manual, then click Apply. In Name, enter a label for your new rule. Enter the
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    Me and XP to automatically configure the router for various Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing. Backup and Restore: You can choose to backup the router's settings so that you don't have to manually configure the settings again if you reset the router to factory default. 37
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    or disable logging of your network activity on this screen. SMTP Server / IP Address: Enter your internet service provider's outgoing email server address. Email Address: Enter an email address where you would like the log to , Dropped Packets, and Notice. Click Apply and OK to save the settings. 38
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    ping and click Ping. 6.6.4 Factory Defaults The Factory Defaults screen allows you to set all the router's settings to the factory default. You can use this anytime you think that you've changed settings that have stopped the router from working. Resetting to defaults will undo all of your changes
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    you to upgrade the router's firmware. You may download the new firmware from the Airlink101 website www.airlink101.com Click on Browse, then browse to the new firmware and click Apply. Note: Do not power off the router during the firmware upgrading, otherwise your router may be damaged permanently
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    6.7 Status 6.7.1 Router The Router screen displays a summary of all router status information, including the firmware version. Click on the Refresh button to reload the screen. 41
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    Network screen displays status information regarding your Local Area Network. Click on the DHCP Client Table to display a list of DHCP clients in your network. 6.7.3 Wireless Network The Wireless Network screen displays status information regarding your wireless network. 42
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    7. Troubleshooting If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, try the following steps. Step 1 Power off the Cable/DSL modem, router, and computer and wait for 5 minutes. Step 2 Turn on the Cable/DSL modem and wait for the lights on the modem to settle down. Step 3 Turn on the router and wait
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    WPS Advanced Features • Quality of Service (QoS) • WMM • Stateful PIN (Personal Identification Number) • PBC (Push button configuration) System Requirement • Windows®, Mac®, or Linux® operating system • Internet Explore 5.5 or above • Installed Ethernet adapter • Recommended use with Wireless 300N
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end
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    European Union Notice: Radio products with the CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), the EMC Directive (2004/104/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following
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    Technical Support E-mail: [email protected] Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlink101.com *Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate derived network traffic, building materials and construction, mix of wireless products used, radio frequency interference (e.g., cordless telephones and
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Wireless 300N Gigabit Router
Model # AR690W
User’s Manual
Ver. 1A