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Position Your Router, 2. 2. Connect Your Router, 2. 2. 1. Standard Wireless Router Mode

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Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2. 1. Position Your Router • The router should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source. • Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard. • The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop. • Keep the router away from devices with strong electromagnetic interference, such as Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves. 2. 2. Connect Your Router There are five operating modes supported by this router: Standard Wireless Router, Access Point, Range Extender, Client and Hotspot Router. Please choose an operating mode you need and carry out the corresponding steps. 2. 2. 1. Standard Wireless Router Mode Create an instant private wireless network and share internet to multiple Wi-Fi devices. This mode is suitable for hotel rooms and home networks. 1. Switch the operating mode to Share ETH and connect the hardware according to Step A to D. 2. Connect your device to the router wirelessly. The Wi-Fi network name and password are on the router's label. Note: If the hotel's internet has an authentication process, you will need to authenticate only once and only on one device. Internet A B C D 6

Section	Page
About This Guide	8
Get to Know About Your Router	9
1. 1. Product Overview	10
1. 2. Appearance	10
Connect the Hardware	12
2. 1. Position Your Router	13
2. 2. Connect Your Router	13
2. 2. 1. Standard Wireless Router Mode	13
2. 2. 2. Access Point Mode	14
2. 2. 3. Range Extender Mode	14
2. 2. 4. Client Mode	14
2. 2. 5. Hotspot Router Mode	15
Set Up Internet Connection Via Quick Setup Wizard	16
3. 1. Log In to the Router	17
3. 2. Configure the Router	17
3. 2. 1. Standard Wireless Router Mode	17
3. 2. 2. Access Point Mode	19
3. 2. 3. Range Extender Mode	20
3. 2. 4. Client Mode	21
3. 2. 5. Hotspot Router Mode	22
Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode	25
4. 1. Status	26
4. 2. Network	27
4. 2. 1. WAN	27
4. 2. 2. 3G/4G Settings	34
4. 2. 3. LAN	36
4. 2. 4. MAC Clone	37
4. 3. Wireless	38
4. 3. 1. Basic Settings	38
4. 3. 2. WPS	38
4. 3. 3. Wireless Security	40
4. 3. 4. Wireless MAC Filtering	42
4. 3. 5. Wireless Advanced	43
4. 3. 6. Wireless Statistics	45
4. 4. Guest Network	45
4. 5. DHCP	46
4. 5. 1. DHCP Settings	47
4. 5. 2. DHCP Client List	47
4. 5. 3. Address Reservation	48
4. 6. USB Settings	49
4. 6. 1. Storage Sharing	49
4. 6. 2. FTP Server	51
4. 6. 3. Media Server	54
4. 6. 4. User Accounts	56
4. 7. Port Forwarding	57
4. 7. 1. Virtual Servers	57
4. 7. 2. Port Triggering	59
4. 7. 3. DMZ	59
4. 7. 4. UPnP	60
4. 8. Security	61
4. 8. 1. Basic Security	61
4. 8. 2. Advanced Security	63
4. 8. 3. Local Management	64
4. 8. 4. Remote Management	65
4. 9. Parental Controls	66
4. 10. Access Control	67
4. 11. Advanced Routing	70
4. 11. 1. Static Routing List	70
4. 11. 2. System Routing Table	71
4. 12. Bandwidth Control	71
4. 13. IP&MAC Binding	73
4. 13. 1. Binding Settings	73
4. 13. 2. ARP List	74
4. 14. Dynamic DNS	74
4. 15. IPv6	76
4. 16. System Tools	79
4. 16. 1. Time Settings	79
4. 16. 2. Diagnostic	80
4. 16. 3. Firmware Upgrade	81
4. 16. 4. Factory Defaults	81
4. 16. 5. Backup & Restore	82
4. 16. 6. Reboot	82
4. 16. 7. Password	83
4. 16. 8. System Log	83
4. 16. 9. Statistics	84
4. 17. Log Out	85
Configure the Router in Access Point Mode	86
5. 1. Status	87
5. 2. Operation Mode	88
5. 3. Network	88
5. 3. 1. LAN	88
5. 4. Wireless	89
5. 4. 1. Basic Settings	89
5. 4. 2. WPS	90
5. 4. 3. Wireless Security	92
5. 4. 4. Wireless MAC Filtering	93
5. 4. 5. Wireless Advanced	94
5. 4. 6. Wireless Statistics	96
5. 4. 7. Throughput Monitor	96
5. 5. DHCP	97
5. 5. 1. DHCP Settings	97
5. 5. 2. DHCP Client List	98
5. 5. 3. Address Reservation	99
5. 6. USB Settings	100
5. 6. 1. Storage Sharing	100
5. 6. 2. FTP Server	102
5. 6. 3. Media Server	105
5. 6. 4. User Accounts	107
5. 7. System Tools	108
5. 7. 1. Diagnostic	108
5. 7. 2. Ping Watch Dog	109
5. 7. 3. Firmware Upgrade	110
5. 7. 4. Factory Defaults	111
5. 7. 5. Backup & Restore	111
5. 7. 6. Reboot	112
5. 7. 7. Password	112
5. 7. 8. System Log	113
5. 8. Log Out	113
Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode	114
6. 1. Status	115
6. 2. Operation Mode	116
6. 3. Network	116
6. 3. 1. LAN	116
6. 4. Wireless	117
6. 4. 1. Connect to Network	117
6. 4. 2. Extended Network	118
6. 4. 3. Wireless MAC Filtering	118
6. 4. 4. Wireless Advanced	119
6. 4. 5. Wireless Statistics	121
6. 5. DHCP	121
6. 5. 1. DHCP Settings	121
6. 5. 2. DHCP Client List	122
6. 6. USB Settings	123
6. 6. 1. Storage Sharing	123
6. 6. 2. FTP Server	125
6. 6. 3. Media Server	128
6. 6. 4. User Accounts	130
6. 7. System Tools	131
6. 7. 1. Diagnostic	131
6. 7. 2. Firmware Upgrade	132
6. 7. 3. Factory Defaults	133
6. 7. 4. Backup & Restore	133
6. 7. 5. Reboot	134
6. 7. 6. Password	134
6. 7. 7. System Log	135
6. 8. Log Out	136
Configure the Router in Client Mode	137
7. 1. Status	138
7. 2. Operation Mode	139
7. 3. Network	139
7. 4. Wireless	140
7. 4. 1. Wireless Settings	140
7. 5. DHCP	141
7. 5. 1. DHCP Settings	141
7. 5. 2. DHCP Client List	142
7. 6. USB Settings	142
7. 6. 1. Storage Sharing	142
7. 6. 2. FTP Server	144
7. 6. 3. Media Server	148
7. 6. 4. User Accounts	150
7. 7. System Tools	151
7. 7. 1. Diagnostic	151
7. 7. 2. Firmware Upgrade	152
7. 7. 3. Factory Defaults	153
7. 7. 4. Backup & Restore	153
7. 7. 5. Reboot	154
7. 7. 6. Password	154
7. 7. 7. System Log	155
7. 8. Log Out	155
Configure the Router in Hotspot Router Mode	156
8. 1. Status	157
8. 2. Network	158
8. 2. 1. WAN	158
8. 2. 2. LAN	165
8. 2. 3. MAC Clone	166
8. 3. Wireless	167
8. 3. 1. Basic Settings	167
8. 3. 2. WPS	168
8. 3. 3. Wireless Security	170
8. 3. 4. Wireless MAC Filtering	171
8. 3. 5. Wireless Advanced	172
8. 3. 6. Wireless Statistics	174
8. 4. Guest Network	174
8. 5. DHCP	175
8. 5. 1. DHCP Settings	176
8. 5. 2. DHCP Client List	176
8. 5. 3. Address Reservation	177
8. 6. USB Settings	178
8. 6. 1. Storage Sharing	178
8. 6. 2. FTP Server	180
8. 6. 3. Media Server	183
8. 6. 4. User Accounts	185
8. 7. Port Forwarding	186
8. 7. 1. Virtual Servers	186
8. 7. 2. Port Triggering	188
8. 7. 3. DMZ	188
8. 7. 4. UPnP	189
8. 8. Security	190
8. 8. 1. Basic Security	190
8. 8. 2. Advanced Security	192
8. 8. 3. Local Management	193
8. 8. 4. Remote Management	194
8. 9. Parental Controls	195
8. 10. Access Control	196
8. 11. Advanced Routing	199
8. 11. 1. Static Routing List	199
8. 11. 2. System Routing Table	200
8. 12. Bandwidth Control	200
8. 13. IP&MAC Binding	202
8. 13. 1. Binding Settings	202
8. 13. 2. ARP List	203
8. 14. Dynamic DNS	203
8. 15. System Tools	206
8. 15. 1. Time Settings	206
8. 15. 2. Diagnostic	207
8. 15. 3. Firmware Upgrade	208
8. 15. 4. Factory Defaults	208
8. 15. 5. Backup & Restore	209
8. 15. 6. Reboot	209
8. 15. 7. Password	210
8. 15. 8. System Log	210
8. 15. 9. Statistics	211
8. 16. Log Out	212

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Chapter 2

Connect the Hardware

2. 1.

Position Your Router

• The router should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive

heat.

• Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well

as to a power source.

• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not

create a tripping hazard.

• The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.

• Keep the router away from devices with strong electromagnetic interference, such as

Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves.

2. 2.

Connect Your Router

There are five operating modes supported by this router: Standard Wireless Router,

Access Point, Range Extender, Client and Hotspot Router. Please choose an operating

mode you need and carry out the corresponding steps.

2. 2. 1.

Standard Wireless Router Mode

Create an instant private wireless network and share internet to multiple Wi-Fi devices.

This mode is suitable for hotel rooms and home networks.

1. Switch the operating mode to

Share ETH

and connect the hardware according to

Step A to D.

2. Connect your device to the router wirelessly. The Wi-Fi network name and password

are on the router’s label.

Note

If the hotel’s internet has an authentication process, you will need to authenticate only once and only on one

device.

Internet