2.4GHz Wireless 802.11n(DRAFT) Giga Router WRT-390L Rev 0.
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.
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Table of Contents Getting Started with the WRT-390L ------------------------------------- 3 Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Wireless LAN Networking ------------------------------------------- 5 Introduction Features Hardware Overview --------------------------------------------- 10 LED Indications Rear Panel Installation Considerations Getting Started Using the Configuration Menu ----------------------------------- 12 Network Wireless Advanced Administrator 3
1. Getting Started with the WRT-390L Congratulations on purchasing the WRT-390L! This manual provides information for setting up and configuring the WRT-390L. This manual is intended for both home users and professionals. The following conventions are used in this manual: THE NOTE SYMBOL INDICATES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TOPIC AT HAND. THE TIP SYMBOL INDICATES HELPFULL INFORMATION AND TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR NETWORK EXPERIENCE.
1.1 Package Contents WRT-390L 2.4GHz Wireless 802.11n(DRAFT) Giga Router CAT-5 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter (12V, 1A) CD-ROM with Manual Quick Installation Guide Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. 1.
2. Wireless LAN Networking This section provides background information on wireless LAN networking technology. Consult the Glossary for definitions of the terminology used in this section. THE INFORMATION IN THIS SECTION IS FOR YOUR REFERENCE. CHANGING NETWORK SETTINGS AND PARTICULARLY SECURITY SETTTINGS SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED ADMINISTRATOR. Transmission Rate (Transfer Rate) The WRT-390L provides various transmission (data) rate options for you to select.
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When a number of wireless stations are connected using a single access point, you have a Basic Service Set (BSS). In the ESS diagram below, communication is done through the access points, which relay data packets to other wireless stations or devices connected to the wired network. Wireless stations can then access resources, such as a printer, on the wired network.
In an ESS environment, users are able to move from one access point to another without losing the connection. In the diagram below, when the user moves from BSS (1) to BSS (2) the WLAN client devices automatically switches to the channel used in BSS (2).
2.1 Introduction The WRT-390L 2.4GHz Wireless 802.11n(DRAFT) Giga Router is an high-performance, wireless router that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. Unlike most routers, the WRT-390L provides data transfers at up to 300Mbps when using 11n (Draft) connection. This router is also back compatible with 802.11g or 11b devices. This means that you do not need to change your entire network to maintain connectivity.
3. Hardware Overview 3.1 LED Indications: (from bottom to top) PWR WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 Wireless WPS Reserve Reserve 3.
3.3 Installation Considerations The WRT-390L 2.4GHz Wireless 802.11n(DRAFT) Giga Router lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business.
4. Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your WRT-390L, you can access the Configuration Menu through your PC by opening the Web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the WRT-390L. The WRT-390L’s default IP Address is http://10.10.10.254 Open the Web browser. Type in the IP Address of the Router (http://10.10.10.254). If you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the WRT-390L, make sure to enter the correct IP Address. Select admin in the User Name field.
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LAN Interface Setting IP Address The IP address of the this device on the local area network. Assign any unused IP address in the range of IP addresses available for the LAN. For example, 192.168.0.101. Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the local area network. DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The DHCP section is where you configure the built-in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers and other devices on your local area network (LAN).
same as when a device has a static IP address except that the device must still request an IP address from the router. The router will provide the device the same IP address every time. DHCP Reservations are helpful for server computers on the local network that are hosting applications such as Web and FTP. Servers on your network should either use a static IP address or use this option. Computer Name You can assign a name for each computer that is given a reserved IP address.
Network: DHCP Client List DHCP Client List In this section you can see what LAN devices are currently leasing IP addresses.
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Radio On/Off This indicates the wireless operating status. The wireless can be turned on or off by the slide switch. When the radio is on, the following parameters are in effect. Wireless Mode If all of the wireless devices you want to connect with this router can connect in the same transmission mode, you can improve performance slightly by choosing the appropriate "Only" mode. If you have some devices that use a different transmission mode, choose the appropriate "Mixed" mode.
Wireless: Advanced Beacon Interval Beacons are packets sent by a wireless router to synchronize wireless devices. Specify a Beacon Period value between 20 and 1000. The default value is set to 100 milliseconds. DTIM A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the wireless router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value.
of 2346 bytes. Short Preamble and Slot Using a short (400ns) guard interval can increase throughput. However, it can also increase error rate in some installations, due to increased sensitivity to radio-frequency reflections. Select the option that works best for your installation.
Wireless: Security Security Mode Unless one of these encryption modes is selected, wireless transmissions to and from your wireless network can be easily intercepted and interpreted by unauthorized users. WEP A method of encrypting data for wireless communication intended to provide the same level of privacy as a wired network. WEP is not as secure as WPA encryption. To gain access to a WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create.
Cipher Type: The encryption algorithm used to secure the data communication. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key generation and is based on WEP. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a very secure block based encryption. With the "TKIP and AES" option, the router negotiates the cipher type with the client, and uses AES when available. Group Key Update Interval: The amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed.
Wireless: WPS WPS Enable Enable the WPS feature. Lock Wireless Security Settings Locking the wireless security settings prevents the settings from being changed by any new external registrar using its PIN. Devices can still be added to the wireless network using WPS.
PIN Settings A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add the router to an existing network or to create a new network. The default PIN may be printed on the bottom of the router. For extra security, a new PIN can be generated. You can restore the default PIN at any time. Only the Administrator ("admin" account) can change or reset the PIN. Current PIN Shows the current value of the router's PIN. Reset To WPS Default Restore the default PIN of the router.
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4.3 Advanced Advanced: DMZ DMZ Setting DMZ means "Demilitarized Zone." If an application has trouble working from behind the router, you can expose one computer to the Internet and run the application on that computer. When a LAN host is configured as a DMZ host, it becomes the destination for all incoming packets that do not match some other incoming session or rule.
only forwarded while the trigger is active. Few applications truly require the use of the DMZ host. Following are examples of when a DMZ host might be required: • A host needs to support several applications that might use overlapping ingress ports such that two port forwarding rules cannot be used because they would potentially be in conflict.
Advanced: Virtual Server Add/Edit Virtual Server Enable Specifies whether the entry will be active or inactive. Name Assign a meaningful name to the virtual server, for example Web Server. Several well-known types of virtual server are available from the "Application Name" drop-down list. Selecting one of these entries fills some of the remaining parameters with standard values for that type of server.
Select the protocol used by the service. The common choices -- UDP, TCP, and both UDP and TCP -- can be selected from the drop-down menu. To specify any other protocol, select "Other" from the list, then enter the corresponding protocol number (as assigned by the IANA) in the Protocol box. Private Port The port that will be used on your internal network. Public Port The port that will be accessed from the Internet. Schedule Select a schedule for when the service will be enabled.
Advanced: Routing Add/Edit Route Adds a new route to the IP routing table or edits an existing route. Destination IP The IP address of packets that will take this route. Gateway Specifies the next hop to be taken if this route is used. A gateway of 0.0.0.0 implies there is no next hop, and the IP address matched is directly connected to the router on the interface specified: LAN or WAN.
Metric The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the cost of using this route. A value of 1 is the lowest cost, and 15 is the highest cost. A value of 16 indicates that the route is not reachable from this router. When trying to reach a particular destination, computers on your network will select the best route, ignoring unreachable routes. Interface Specifies the interface -- LAN or WAN -- that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router, when this route is used.
Advanced: Access Control Enable By default, the Access Control feature is disabled. If you need Access Control, check this option. Note: When Access Control is disabled, every device on the LAN has unrestricted access to the Internet. However, if you enable Access Control, Internet access is restricted for those devices that have an Access Control Policy configured for them. All other devices have unrestricted access to the Internet.
Advanced: Special Applications Add/Edit Port Trigger Rule Enable Specifies whether the entry will be active or inactive. Name Enter a name for the Special Application Rule, for example Game App, which will help you identify the rule in the future. Alternatively, you can select from the Application list of common applications.
Select the protocol used by the service. The common choices -- UDP, TCP, and both UDP and TCP -- can be selected from the drop-down menu. Trigger Port Enter the outgoing port range used by your application (for example 6500-6700). Schedule Select a schedule for when this rule is in effect. Clear Re-initialize this area of the screen, discarding any changes you have made. Port Trigger Rule List This is a list of the defined application rules.
Advanced: Gaming Add/Edit Port Range Rule Use this section to add a Port Range Rule to the following list or to edit a rule already in the list. Rule Enable Specifies whether the entry will be active or inactive. Rule Name Give the rule a name that is meaningful to you, for example Game Server. You can also select from a list of popular games, and many of the remaining configuration values will be filled in accordingly.
Enter the TCP ports to open (for example 6159-6180, 99). UDP Ports to Open Enter the UDP ports to open (for example 6159-6180, 99). Inbound Filter Select a filter that controls access as needed for this rule. Schedule Select a schedule for the times when this rule is in effect. Clear Re-initialize this area of the screen, discarding any changes you have made. Port Range Rule List This is a list of the defined Port Range Rules.
Advanced: Inbound Filter Add/Edit Inbound Filter Rule Here you can add entries to the Inbound Filter Rules List below, or edit existing entries. Name Enter a name for the rule that is meaningful to you. Action The rule can either Allow or Deny messages. Remote IP Range Define the ranges of Internet addresses this rule applies to. For a single IP address, enter the same address in both the Start and End boxes. Up to eight ranges can be entered.
Permit any WAN user to access the related capability. Deny All Prevent all WAN users from accessing the related capability. (LAN users are not affected by Inbound Filter Rules.
Advanced: Schedule Add/Edit Schedule Rule In this section you can add entries to the Schedule Rules List below or edit existing entries. Name Give the schedule a name that is meaningful to you, such as "Weekday rule". Day(s) Place a checkmark in the boxes for the desired days or select the All Week radio button to select all seven days of the week. All Day - 24 hrs Select this option if you want this schedule in effect all day for the selected day(s).
The end time is entered in the same format as the start time. The hour in the first box and the minutes in the second box. The end time is used for most other rules, but is not normally used for email events. Clear Re-initialize this area of the screen, discarding any changes you have made. Schedule Rules List This section shows the currently defined Schedule Rules. An entry can be changed by clicking the Edit icon or can be deleted by clicking the Delete icon.
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management interface. Device Name The name of the router can be changed here. Enable Dynamic DNS Enable this option only if you have purchased your own domain name and registered with a dynamic DNS service provider. The following paramters are displayed when the option is enabled. Dynamic DNS Provider Select a dynamic DNS service provider from the pull-down list. Host Name Enter your host name, fully qualified; for example: myhost.mydomain.net. Account Enter the account provided by your service provider.
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Administrator: Time Time Configuration Current Router Time Displays the time currently maintained by the router. If this is not correct, use the following options to configure the time correctly. Time Zone Select your local time zone from pull down menu. Automatic Time Configuration Enable NTP Server Select this option if you want to synchronize the router's clock to a Network Time Server over the Internet.
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