USER MANUAL

DSL-G256DG DUAL BAND WIRELESS AC1600 GIGABIT VDSL2+ MODEM ROUTER

VERSION 1.00
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................................... 2 Filtering Options .............................................................................................. 93
DNS............................................................................................................... 100
Product Overview ................................................................................................... 3
Dynamic DNS ............................................................................................... 102
Package Contents ................................................................................................ 3 Network Tools ............................................................................................... 104
System Requirements .......................................................................................... 3 Routing .......................................................................................................... 121
Features................................................................................................................ 4 IPSec ............................................................................................................ 127
Power Management ...................................................................................... 131
Hardware Overview .............................................................................................. 5 DLNA ............................................................................................................ 133
Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 5
Storage Service ............................................................................................ 134
Rear Panel ........................................................................................................ 6 IP Tunnel ....................................................................................................... 135
Basic Installation .................................................................................................... 7 Certificates .................................................................................................... 140
Before You Begin ................................................................................................. 7 Print Server ................................................................................................... 147
Installation Notes .................................................................................................. 7 Samba ........................................................................................................... 148
Information you will need from your VDSL service provider ............................. 9 Maintenance Category ..................................................................................... 149
Information you will need about this Router.................................................... 10 System .......................................................................................................... 150
Information you will need about your LAN or computer.................................. 10 Firmware Update .......................................................................................... 152
Device Installation .............................................................................................. 11 Access Control .............................................................................................. 153
Power on Router ............................................................................................. 11 Diagnostics ................................................................................................... 157
Factory Reset Button ...................................................................................... 11 System Log ................................................................................................... 165
Network Connections ...................................................................................... 12 Status Category ................................................................................................ 168
Getting Started ................................................................................................... 13 Device Info .................................................................................................... 169
How to connect to the Web User Interface ..................................................... 13 DHCP Clients ................................................................................................ 171
Statistics ........................................................................................................ 172
Web User Interface Configuration ...................................................................... 14 Route Info ..................................................................................................... 179
Setup Category ................................................................................................... 15 WAN Info ....................................................................................................... 180
WAN Service................................................................................................... 16 ARP Info ........................................................................................................ 181
Wireless 2.4G ................................................................................................. 33 Help Category ................................................................................................... 182
Wireless 5G .................................................................................................... 35
Local Network ................................................................................................. 37 Knowledge Base ................................................................................................ 183
IPv6 Autoconfig ............................................................................................... 39 Networking Basics ............................................................................................ 183
Time and Date ................................................................................................ 41 Wireless Basics ................................................................................................ 185
Advanced Category ............................................................................................ 43 Wireless Modes ............................................................................................ 187
Advanced Wireless 2.4G ................................................................................ 45 Wireless Security .............................................................................................. 187
Advanced Wireless 5G ................................................................................... 63 What is WPA? ............................................................................................... 187
Port Forwarding .............................................................................................. 81
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................ 189
Port Triggering ................................................................................................ 84
DMZ ................................................................................................................ 87 Technical Specifications ................................................................................... 190
Parental Control .............................................................................................. 88

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Product Overview
Package Contents
This product should contain all of the below mentioned items within its packaging:
• One VDSL2+ Wireless Router
• One Power Adapter
• One CD containing the User Manual
• One RJ-11 telephone cable
• One CAT-5 Ethernet cable
• One Quick Installation Guide

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with
the router will cause damage to this product and void the warranty for this product.

System Requirements
Network Requirements: • 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Adapter.
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wireless Adapter
Web User Interface Requirements: • Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based Operating System.
• Internet Explorer 7 or higher, Firefox 3.5 or higher, Safari 4 or higher, or
Chrome 8 or higher.
Internet Requirements: • VDSL Internet Connection Service from an ISP.

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Features
• Faster Wireless Networking - The router provides up to 300Mbps* for the 2.4GHz band and 1.3Gbps* for the 5GHz band wireless connection with other 802.11n or
802.11ac wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio.
• Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - The router is fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g standards, so it can connect with existing
802.11b and 802.11g PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.
• DHCP Support - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol automatically and dynamically assigns all LAN IP settings to each host on your network. This eliminates the need
to reconfigure every host whenever changes in network topology occur.
• Network Address Translation (NAT) - For small office environments, the router allows multiple users on the LAN to access the Internet concurrently through a single
Internet account. This provides Internet access to everyone in the office for the price of a single user. NAT improves network security in effect by hiding the private
network behind one global and visible IP address. NAT address mapping can also be used to link two IP domains via a LAN-to-LAN connection.
• Precise ATM Traffic Shaping - Traffic shaping is a method of controlling the flow rate of ATM data cells. This function helps to establish the Quality of Service for ATM
data transfer.
• High Performance - Very high rates of data transfer are possible with the router. Up to 24Mbps downstream bit rate using the G.dmt standard. (For VDSL2+)
• Full Network Management - The router incorporates SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) support for web-based management and text-based network
management via a Telnet connection.
• Easy Installation - The router uses a web-based graphical user interface program for convenient management access and easy set up. Any common web browsing
software can be used to manage this router.
• USB Support- The router provides a USB port to easily share files and printers. The router supports a USB storage option that shares files through a SAMBA file server
and in addition also supports sharing USB printers to network members. Please note that the USB storage device is not included in this package and must be bought
separately.

∗ Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11n and 802.11ac specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,
building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.

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Hardware Overview
Front Panel
Number Description
1 Power - A steady green light indicates the unit is powered on. When
the device is powered off this remains dark. During the Power-On
Self-Test this light will be red. If this light remains red after the POST,
a malfunction has occurred.
2 WAN - A solid light indicates a valid link on startup. This light will
blink when there is activity currently passing through the port. A
green light will be illuminated for a 10/100Mbps connection and an
amber light will be illuminated for a 1000Mbps connection.
3 LAN - A solid light indicates a valid link on startup. This light will blink
when there is activity currently passing through the Ethernet port. A
green light will be illuminated for a 10/100Mbps connection and an
amber light will be illuminated for a 1000Mbps connection.
4 2.4GHz WLAN - Steady green light indicates a wireless connection.
A blinking green light indicates activity on the WLAN.
5 5GHz WLAN - Steady green light indicates a wireless connection. A
blinking green light indicates activity on the WLAN.
6 USB - Steady green light indicates a successful USB connection.
Dark if no USB device is connected.
7 DSL - Steady green light indicates a valid VDSL connection. This will
light after the VDSL negotiation process has been settled. A blinking
green light indicates activity on the WAN (VDSL) interface.
8 Internet - Steady green light indicates a successful Internet
connection. Steady red light indicates failed Internet connection. Dark
if no WAN protocol is configured.

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Rear Panel
Number Description
VDSL Port - Use the DSL cable to connect to your telephone line
1 (RJ-11 port).
2 USB Port - Use the USB port to connect your USB device.
Ethernet Ports - Use the Ethernet ports to connect the router to your
3 Ethernet LAN or Ethernet devices.
WAN Ports - Use the WAN ports to connect the router to your
4 Ethernet LAN or Ethernet devices.
5GHz Wireless On/Off Switch Button - Please press and hold on
5 for 3 seconds to turn on/turn off.
2.4GHz Wireless On/Off Switch Button - Please press and hold on
6 for 3 seconds to turn on/turn off.
Reset Button - Press and hold the button for 10-15 seconds to
7 restore the device to its original factory default settings.
Power Button - Push in to power-on the router. Push again to
8 power-off the router.
9 Power Receptor - Receptor for the supplied power adapter.

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Basic 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, or
in the attic or garage.

Before You Begin

Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new router. Have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before
beginning the installation.

Installation Notes
In order to establish a connection to the Internet it will be necessary to provide information to the router that will be stored in its memory. For some users, only their account
information (Username and Password) is required. For others, various parameters that control and define the Internet connection will be required.

Low Pass Filters

Since VDSL and telephone services share the same copper wiring to carry their respective signals, a filtering mechanism may be necessary to avoid mutual interference. A
low pass filter device can be installed for each telephone that shares the line with the VDSL line. These filters are easy to install passive devices that connect to the VDSL
device and/or telephone using standard telephone cable. Ask your service provider for more information about the use of low pass filters with your installation.

Operating Systems
The router uses an HTML-based web interface for setup and management. The Web configuration manager may be accessed using any operating system capable of running
web browser software, including Windows®, Macintosh, and Linux-based Operating Systems.

Web Browser
Any common Web browser can be used to configure the router using the Web configuration management software. The program is designed to work best with more recently
released browsers such as Internet Explorer 7 or higher, Firefox 3.5 or higher, Safari 4 or higher, or Chrome 8 or higher.. The Web browser must have JavaScript enabled.
JavaScript is enabled by default on many browsers. Make sure JavaScript has not been disabled by other software (such as virus protection or web user security packages)
that may be running on your computer.

Ethernet Port (NIC Adapter)

Any computer that uses the router must be able to connect to it through one of the Ethernet ports on the router. This connection is an Ethernet connection and therefore
requires that your computer be equipped with an Ethernet port as well. Most notebook computers are now sold with an Ethernet port already installed. Likewise, most fully
assembled desktop computers come with an Ethernet adapter as standard equipment. If your computer does not have an Ethernet port, you must install an Ethernet NIC
adapter before you can use the router. If you must install an adapter, follow the installation instructions that come with the Ethernet NIC adapter.

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Additional Software
It may be necessary to install software on your computer that enables the computer to access the Internet. Additional software must be installed if you are using the device a
simple bridge. For a bridged connection, the information needed to make and maintain the Internet connection is stored on another computer or gateway device, not in the
router itself.

If your VDSL service is delivered through a PPPoE or PPPoA connection, the information needed to establish and maintain the Internet connection can be stored in the
router. In this case, it is not necessary to install software on your computer. It may however be necessary to change some settings in the device, including account information
used to identify and verify the connection.

All connections to the Internet require a unique global IP address. For bridged connections, the global IP settings must reside in a TCP/IP enabled device on the LAN side of
the bridge, such as a PC, a server, a gateway device such as a router or similar firewall hardware. The IP address can be assigned in a number of ways. Your network
service provider will give you instructions about any additional connection software or NIC configuration that may be required.

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Information you will need from your VDSL service provider

Username
This is the Username used to log on to your VDSL service provider’s network. Your VDSL service provider uses this to identify your account.

Password
This is the Password used, in conjunction with the Username above, to log on to your VDSL service provider’s network. This is used to verify the identity of your account.

WAN Setting / Connection Type

These settings describe the method your VDSL service provider uses to transport data between the Internet and your computer. Most users will use the default settings. You
may need to specify one of the following WAN Setting and Connection Type configurations (Connection Type settings listed in parenthesis):
• PPPoE/PPPoA (PPPoE LLC, PPPoE VC-Mux, PPPoA LLC or PPPoA VC-Mux)
• Static/Dynamic IP Address (1483 Routed IP LLC or 1483 Routed IP VC-Mux)
• DHCP IP Address
• Bridge Mode (1483 Bridged IP LLC or 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux)

Modulation Type
VDSL uses various standardized modulation techniques to transmit data over the allotted signal frequencies. Some users may need to change the type of modulation used for
their service. The default DSL modulation (Autosense) used for the router automatically detects all types of VDSL, VDSL2, and VDSL2+ modulation.

Security Protocol
This is the method your VDSL service provider will use to verify your Username and Password when you log on to their network. Your router supports the PAP and CHAP
protocols.

VPI
Most users will not be required to change this setting. The Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) is used in conjunction with the Virtual Channel Identifier (VCI) to identify the data path
between your VDSL service provider’s network and your computer. If you are setting up the router for multiple virtual connections, you will need to configure the VPI and VCI
as instructed by your VDSL service provider for the additional connections. This setting can be changed in the WAN Settings window of the web management interface.

VCI
Most users will not be required to change this setting. The Virtual Channel Identifier (VCI) used in conjunction with the VPI to identify the data path between your VDSL
service provider’s network and your computer. If you are setting up the router for multiple virtual connections, you will need to configure the VPI and VCI as instructed by your
VDSL service provider for the additional connections. This setting can be changed in the WAN Settings window of the web management interface.

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Information you will need about this Router

Username
This is the username needed access the router’s web management interface. When you attempt to connect to the device through a web browser you will be prompted to enter
this username. The default username for the router is “Admin”. Alternatively, you can also try “user”
Password
This is the password you will be prompted to enter when you access the router’s web management interface. The default password is “Admin”. Alternatively, you can also try
“user”

LAN IP Addresses for the Router

This is the IP address you will enter into the Address field of your web browser to access the router’s configuration Graphical User Interface (GUI) using a web browser. The
default IP address is 10.0.0.138. This may be changed to suit any IP address scheme the user desires. This address will be the base IP address used for DHCP service on
the LAN when DHCP is enabled.

LAN Subnet Mask for the Router

This is the subnet mask used by the Router, and will be used throughout your LAN. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. This can be changed later.

Information you will need about your LAN or computer

Ethernet NIC
If your computer has an Ethernet NIC, you can connect the router to this Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable. You can also use the Ethernet ports on the router to connect
to other computer or Ethernet devices.

DHCP Client status

Your VDSL router is configured, by default, to be a DHCP server. This means that it can assign an IP address, subnet mask, and a default gateway address to computers on
your LAN. The default range of IP addresses the unit will assign are from 10.0.0.139 to 10.0.0.254. Your computer (or computers) needs to be configured to obtain an IP
address automatically (that is, they need to be configured as DHCP clients.)

Once you have the above information, you are ready to setup and configure your VDSL router.

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Device Installation
The router connects two separate physical interfaces, a VDSL (WAN) and an Ethernet (LAN) interface. Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various
devices as well as to a power source. The router should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. Make sure the cables and power cord are
placed safely out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard. As with any electrical appliance, observe common sense safety procedures.

The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop, ideally you should be able to see the LED indicators on the front if you need to view them for troubleshooting.

Power on Router
The router must be used with the power adapter included with the device.
1. Insert the AC Power Adapter cord into the power receptacle located on the rear panel of the router and plug the adapter into a suitable nearby power source.
2. Press the Power button into the on position. You should see the Power LED indicator light up and remain lit.
3. If the Ethernet port is connected to a working device, check the Ethernet LED indicators to make sure the connection is valid. The router will attempt to establish the
VDSL connection, if the VDSL line is connected and the router is properly configured this should light up after several seconds. If this is the first time installing the
device, some settings may need to be changed before the router can establish a connection.

Factory Reset Button

The router may be reset to the original factory default settings by using a ballpoint pen or paperclip to gently push down the reset button in the following sequence:
1. Press and hold the reset button while the device is powered on for 10-15 seconds.
2. Release the reset button.

Remember that this will wipe out any settings stored in flash memory including user account information and LAN IP settings. The device settings will be restored to the
factory default IP address 10.0.0.138 and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. The default management username is “Admin” and the default password is “Admin”.

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Network Connections
Connect VDSL Line
Use the VDSL cable included with the router to connect it to a telephone wall socket or receptacle. Plug one end of the cable into the VDSL port (RJ-11 receptacle) on the
rear panel of the router and insert the other end into the RJ-11 wall socket. If you are using a low pass filter device, follow the instructions included with the device or given to
you by your service provider. The VDSL connection represents the WAN interface, the connection to the Internet. It is the physical link to the service provider’s network
backbone and ultimately to the Internet.

Connect Router to Ethernet

The router may be connected to a single computer or Ethernet device through the Ethernet ports on the rear panel. Any connection to an Ethernet concentrating device such
as a switch or hub must operate at a speed of 10/100/1000Mbps. When connecting the router to any Ethernet device that is capable of operating at speeds higher than
10Mbps, be sure that the device has auto-negotiation (NWay) enabled for the connecting port. Use standard twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 connectors. The RJ-45 ports on the
router are a crossed port (MDI-X). Follow standard Ethernet guidelines when deciding what type of cable to use to make this connection. When connecting the router directly
to a PC or server use a normal straight-through cable. You should use a crossed cable when connecting the router to a normal (MDI-X) port on a switch or hub. Use a normal
straight-through cable when connecting it to an uplink (MDI-II) port on a hub or switch. The rules governing Ethernet cable lengths apply to the LAN to router connection. Be
sure that the cable connecting the LAN to the router does not exceed 100 meters.

Hub or Switch to Router Connection

Connect the router to an uplink port (MDI-II) on an Ethernet hub or switch with a straight-through cable. If you wish to reserve the uplink port on the switch or hub for another
device, connect to any on the other MDI-X ports (1x, 2x, etc.) with a crossed cable.

Computer to Router Connection

You can connect the router directly to an Ethernet adapter card (NIC) installed on a PC using the Ethernet cable provided.

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Getting Started
This section will show you how to set up and configure your new D-Link router using the Web-based configuration utility.

How to connect to the Web User Interface

Connect to the Router
To configure the WAN connection used by the router it is first necessary to communicate with the router through its management interface, which is HTML-based and can be
accessed using a web browser. The easiest way to make sure your computer has the correct IP settings is to configure it to use the DHCP server in the router.

To access the web user interface, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and
enter the IP address of the router (10.0.0.138) into the address bar and press the
Enter key on your keyboard.

Type “Admin” in the User Name field and “Admin” in the Password field, and enter
the validation code. Click the Login button to proceed. If you get a Page Cannot be
Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.

Tick the Remember my login info on this computer option to allow the browser to
remember the login information for the next login.

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Web User Interface Configuration

After successfully logging into the Web User Interface, the following page will be displayed. This page is divided into clickable components that make the configuration of this
device easier and more understandable.

The top menu lists out the Categories available for configuration. The categories
available to configure on this device are Setup, Advanced, Maintenance, Status
and Help.

The left menu lists out the Pages available, for each individual category, for
configuration. In this example, we observe the pages available in the Setup category.

Every category will have a Logout option at the bottom of all the pages. This option
can be used to log out from the web user interface and also close the browser.

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Setup Category
The Setup category is designed to assist the user with essential configurations, concerning the initial setup of this product.

The following pages can be found in the Setup category:

• Wan Service – On this page the user can configure services related to the
WAN connectivity of this product.
• Wireless 2.4G – On this page the user can configure services related to the
Wireless 2.4GHz connectivity of this product.
• Wireless 5G – On this page the user can configure services related to the
Wireless 5GHz connectivity of this product.
• Local Network – On this page the user can configure services related to the
Local Area Network connectivity of this product. Services available for
configuration are LAN Interface configuration and DHCP configuration.
• IPv6 Autoconfig – On this page the user can configure services related to
the IPv6 connectivity of this product.
• Time and Date – On this page the user can configure services related to the
time and date feature of this product. Time Servers and a Time Zone can be
specified here.

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WAN Service
To access the WAN Service page, click the Setup menu link, at the top, and then click the WAN Services menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to the WAN connectivity of this
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ATM Interface
Click the ATM Interface button to access the ATM Interface WAN Settings
configuration page.

After clicking the ATM Interface button, the DSL ATM Interface Configuration page
will be available.

In the ATM Interface Configuration section, here, we can view a list of existing
interfaces configured.

Click the Add button to add a new interface.

Click the Edit button to modify the entry.
Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific
interface.

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After clicking the Add button, the ATM PVC Configuration page will be available.

Enter the correct VPI and VCI values. These can also be changed if requested to do
so by the Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Select the appropriate DSL Latency option. Options to choose from are Path0 (Fast)
and Path1 (Interleaved).

Here we can select the DSL Link Type used. The Encapsulation Mode will change
depending on the DSL Link Type selected. Options to choose from are EoA,
PPPoA, and IPoA.

After selecting the EoA option, select the Encapsulation Mode. Options to choose from are LLC/SNAP-BRIDGING and VC/MUX.

After selecting the PPPoA option, the Connection Mode option will be disabled.
Select the Encapsulation Mode. Options to choose from are VC/MUX and
LLC/ENCAPSULATION.

After select the IPoA option, the Connection Mode option will be disabled.
Select the Encapsulation Mode. Options to choose from are LLC/SNAP-ROUTING
and VC/MUX.

Here we can select the Service Category. Options to choose from are UBR Without
PCR, UBR With PCR, CBR, Non Realtime VBR, and Realtime VBR.
After selecting UBR Without PCR, no additional field will be available.

After selecting UBR With PCR, the Peak Cell Rate field will be available. Enter the
Peak Cell Rate value here.

After selecting CBR, the Peak Cell Rate field will be available. Enter the Peak Cell
Rate value here.

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After selecting Non Realtime VBR, the Peak Cell Rate, Sustainable Cell Rate, and
Maximum Burst Size fields will be available. Enter the Peak Cell Rate, Sustainable
Cell Rate, and Maximum Burst Size values used here.

After selecting Realtime VBR, the Peak Cell Rate, Sustainable Cell Rate, and
Maximum Burst Size fields will be available. Enter the Peak Cell Rate, Sustainable
Cell Rate, and Maximum Burst Size values used here.

Select the Scheduler for Queues of Equal Precedence as the Default Queue
option here. Options to choose from are Weighted Round Robin and Weighted Fair
Queuing.

Also enter the Default Queue Weight, Default Queue Precedence, VC WRR
Weight, and VC Precedence value used here.

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.
Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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PTM Interface
Click the PTM Interface button to access the PTM Interface WAN Settings
configuration page.

After clicking the PTM Interface button, the DSL PTM Interface Configuration page
will be available.

Here you can view the Interface, DSL Latency, PTM Priority, Connection Mode,
and IP QoS. You can remove the configuration option by clicking the Remove
checkbox.

Click the Add button to add a new interface.

Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific
interface.

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After clicking the Add button, the PTM Configuration page will be available.

Select the appropriate DSL Latency option. Options to choose from are Path0 (Fast)
and Path1 (Interleaved).

Select the Scheduler for Queues of Equal Precedence as the Default Queue
option here. Options to choose from are Weighted Round Robin and Weighted Fair
Queuing.

Also enter the Default Queue Weight, Default Queue Precedence, Default Queue
Minimum Rate, Default Queue Shaping Rate, and Default Queue Shaping Burst
Size value used here.

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes.
Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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ETH Interface
Click the ETH Interface button to access the ETH WAN Interface Configuration page.

After clicking the ETH Interface button, the following page will be available. In the
ETH WAN Interface Configuration section, a list of configured ETH WAN interfaces
will be displayed.

Click the Add button to add a new interface.

Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific
interface.

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After clicking the Add button, the following page will be available.

Select the Ethernet port that will be used from the Select a ETH port drop-down
menu.

Select the Connection Mode. Options to choose from are Default Mode - Single
service over one connection, VLAN MUX Mode - Multiple VLAN service over
one connection and MSC Mode - Multiple service over one connection.

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes.

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PPPoE WAN
Click the PPPoE WAN button to access the PPPoE WAN Settings configuration
page.

After clicking the PPPoE WAN button, the following page will be available. In the
Wide Area Network (WAN) Service Setup section, a list of configured PPPoE WAN
interfaces will be displayed.

Click the Add button to add a new interface.

Click the Edit button to reconfigure an interface.
Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific
interface.

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After clicking the Add button, the following page will be available.

Select the WAN service interface. Options to choose from are ATM/PTM Auto
Detected, atm0/(0_8_35), and ptm0/(0_1_1).

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Next button to continue to the next page.

After clicking the Next button, the following page will be displayed. Here we can
configure the WAN service.
Parameters that can be configured are the following:
Enter Service Description: Enter the description for this service.
Enter 802.1P Priority: Enter the 802.1P priority for the service.
Enter 802.1Q VLAN ID: Enter the 802.1Q VLAN ID for the service.

Select the VLAN TPID. Options to choose from are 0x8100, 0x88A8, and 0x9100.

Select the Internet Protocol Selection. Options to choose from are IPv4 Only,
IPv4&IPv6 (Dual Stack), and IPv6 Only.

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Next button to continue to the next page.

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After clicking the Next button, the following page will be displayed. Here we can
configure the interface’s parameters.
Parameters that can be configured are the following:
PPP Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP
PPP Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP
PPPoE Service Name: Enter the PPPoE service name provided by your ISP
Authentication Method: From the drop-down list select either AUTO, PAP, CHAP,
MSCHAP
Enable Fullcone NAT: Click the checkbox if you need this function
Dial on demand: Click the checkbox if you need this function
Use Static IPv4 Address: Click the checkbox if you need this function
Enable PPP Debug Mode: Click the checkbox if you need this function
Bridge PPPoE Frames Between WAN and Local Ports: Click the checkbox if you
need this function
IGMP Multicast Proxy: Click the checkbox if you need this function
Enable IGMP Multicast Source: Click the checkbox if you need this function

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Next button to continue to the next page.

After clicking the Next button, the following page will be displayed. Here we can
configure the default gateway.

Select an interface under Available Routed WAN Interfaces, and click <- to add the
interface to the Default Gateway Interfaces.

Select an interface under Selected Default Gateway Interfaces, and click -> to
remove the interface from the default gateway list.

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Next button to continue to the next page.

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After clicking the Next button, the following page will be displayed. Here we can
configure the DNS server.

Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces to have one of the
available WAN interfaces as the DNS server.

Select an interface under Available WAN Interfaces, and click <- to add the
interface to the Selected DNS Server Interfaces.

Select an interface under Selected DNS Server Interfaces, and click -> to remove
the interface from the DNS server list.

Alternatively, select Use the following Static DNS IP address to add the static DNS
server IP address manually.

Enter the IP addresses in the Primary DNS server and Secondary DNS server.

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Next button to continue to the next page.

After clicking the Next button, the following page will be displayed. Here we can view
a summary of the interface’s parameters.

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes.

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Other WAN Interface
Click the Other WAN button to access the Other WAN Settings configuration page.

After clicking the Other WAN button, the following page will be available. In the Wide
Area Network (WAN) Service Setup section, a list of configured WAN interfaces will
be displayed.

Click the Add button to add a new interface.

Click the Edit button to reconfigure an interface.
Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific
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After clicking the Add button, the following page will be available.

Select the WAN service interface. Options to choose from atm0/(0_8_35), and
ptm0/(0_1_1).

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Next button to continue to the next page.

After clicking the Next button, the following page will be displayed. Here we can
configure the WAN service.
Parameters that can be configured are the following:
Select the WAN service type. Options to choose from are IP over Ethernet, and
Bridge.
Enter Service Description: Enter the description for this service.
Enter 802.1P Priority: Enter the 802.1P priority for the service.
Enter 802.1Q VLAN ID: Enter the 802.1Q VLAN ID for the service.

Select the VLAN TPID. Options to choose from are 0x8100, 0x88A8, and 0x9100.

Select the Internet Protocol Selection. Options to choose from are IPv4 Only,
IPv4&IPv6 (Dual Stack), and IPv6 Only.

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Next button to continue to the next page.

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If IP over Ethernet is selected, after clicking the Next button, the following page will
be displayed. Here we can configure the WAN IP settings.

Select to Obtain an IP address automatically, or Use the following Static IP

address.

When Obtain an IP address automatically is selected, parameters that can be

configured are the following:
Option 60 Vendor ID: Enter the Option 60 vendor ID for authentication
Option 61 IAID: Enter the Option 61 Identity Association ID
Option 61 DUID: Enter the Option 61 DHCP Unique Identifier.
Option 125: Click to enable or disable Option 125

When Use the following Static IP address is selected, parameters that can be
configured are the following:
WAN IP Address: Enter a static IP address for WAN service
WAN Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the IP address
WAN gateway IP Address: Enter the gateway IP address

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Next button to continue to the next page.

After clicking the Next button, the following page will be displayed. Here we can
configure the NAT settings.

Options to choose from are Enable NAT, Enable Firewall, Enable IGMP Multicast
Proxy, and Enable IGMP Multicast Source.

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Next button to continue to the next page.

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After clicking the Next button, the following page will be displayed. Here we can
configure the default gateway.

Select an interface under Available Routed WAN Interfaces, and click <- to add the
interface to the Default Gateway Interfaces.

Select an interface under Selected Default Gateway Interfaces, and click -> to
remove the interface from the default gateway list.

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Next button to continue to the next page.

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After clicking the Next button, the following page will be displayed. Here we can
configure the DNS server.

Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces to have one of the
available WAN interfaces as the DNS server.

Select an interface under Available WAN Interfaces, and click <- to add the
interface to the Selected DNS Server Interfaces.

Select an interface under Selected DNS Server Interfaces, and click -> to remove
the interface from the DNS server list.

Alternatively, select Use the following Static DNS IP address to add the static DNS
server IP address manually.

Enter the IP addresses in the Primary DNS server and Secondary DNS server.

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Next button to continue to the next page.

After clicking the Next button, the following page will be displayed. Here we can view
a summary of the interface’s parameters.

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes.

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Wireless 2.4G
To access the Wireless 2.4G page, click the Setup menu link, at the top, and then click the Wireless 2.4G menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to the Wireless 2.4GHz
connectivity of this product.

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In this section we can configure the following parameters.

Enable Wireless: Tick this option to enable the wireless feature on this router.
Enable Wireless Hotspot 2.0: Tick this option to enable Hotspot 2.0.
Hide Access Point: Here we can choose to hide the Wireless SSID by selecting the
checkbox.
Clients Isolation: Click the checkbox to enable.
Disable WMM Advertise: Click the checkbox to enable the Wi-Fi Multimedia
(WMM) advertisement feature
Enable Wireless Multicast Forwarding (WMF): Click the checkbox to enable the
Wireless Multimedia Forwarding (WMF) feature.
SSID: Enter the Wireless name (SSID) here. This name will be available when
wireless clients scan for available wireless networks. However, when the Hide
Access Point option is enabled, this name will not be visible to wireless clients
BBSID: The ID is automatically set.
Country: This parameter will display the country information.
Country RegRev: This parameter will display the country regrev.
Max Clients: Set the number of users that can access the device.
Wireless – Guest/Virtual Access Points: Click the checkbox to enable one of the
guest Access Points
Enabled – Select this option to enable the Guest/Virtual Access Point option for the
entry specified.
SSID – When available enter the SSID for the Virtual Access Point (VAP) here.
Hidden – Select this option to hide the SSID of the selected VAP.
Isolate Clients – Select this option to isolate the wireless clients of the selected VAP from the rest of the network.
Enable HSPOT – When available enter the hotspot value here.
Max Clients – Enter the maximum number of wireless clients that can connect to the select VAP.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Wireless 5G
To access the Wireless 5G page, click the Setup menu link, at the top, and then click the Wireless 5G menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to the Wireless 5GHz
connectivity of this product.

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In this section we can configure the following parameters.

Enable Wireless: Tick this option to enable the wireless feature on this router.
Enable Wireless Hotspot 2.0: Tick this option to enable Hotspot 2.0.
Hide Access Point: Click the checkbox to hide the Access Point.
Clients Isolation: Click the checkbox to enable the wireless client isolation feature.
Disable WMM Advertise: Click the checkbox to enable the Wi-Fi Multimedia
(WMM) advertisement feature.
Enable Wireless Multicast Forwarding (WMF): Click the checkbox to enable the
Wireless Multimedia Forwarding (WMF) feature.
SSID: Enter the Wireless name (SSID) here. This name will be available when
wireless clients scan for available wireless networks. However, when the Hide
Access Point option is enabled, this name will not be visible to wireless clients.
BSSID: This is automatically generated.
Country: This parameter will display the country information.
Country RegRev: This parameter will display the country regrev.
Max Clients: Set the number of users that can access the device.
Wireless – Guest/Virtual Access Points: Click the checkbox to enable one of the
guest Access Points.
Enabled – Select this option to enable the Guest/Virtual Access Point option for the
entry specified.
SSID – When available enter the SSID for the Virtual Access Point (VAP) here.
Hidden – Select this option to hide the SSID of the selected VAP.
Isolate Clients – Select this option to isolate the wireless clients of the selected VAP from the rest of the network.
Enable HSPOT – When available enter the hotspot value here.
Max Clients – Enter the maximum number of wireless clients that can connect to the select VAP.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Local Network
To access the Local Network page, click the Setup menu link, at the top, and then click the Local Network menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to the Local Area Network
connectivity of this product. Services available for configuration are LAN Interface
configuration and DHCP configuration.

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In this section we can configure the Local Area Network (LAN) parameters.
IP Address: Enter the local IP address for this router here. This IP address is also
used to connect to this device’s Web User Interface. Please note that after
changing this IP address you’ll be forced to log into the Web User Interface
again, using the new IP address.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask used here.
Enable IGMP Snooping: Select this option to enable the IGMP snooping option.
Standard Mode: Select this option to enable the IGMP Snooping standard mode.
Blocking Mode: Select this option to enable the IGMP Snooping blocking mode.
Enable LAN side firewall: Select this option to enable the firewall at LAN side.

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IPv6 Autoconfig
To access the IPv6 Autoconfig page, click the Setup menu link, at the top, and then click the IPv6 Autoconfig menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to the IPv6 connectivity of this
product.

In this section we can enter the Interface Address used here.

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When Enable DHCPv6 Server is selected, you can choose to use Stateless or
Stateful service.

After selecting Stateful, the following parameter can be configure parameters that
can be configured are the following:
Start interface ID: Enter the starting IPv6 available addresses for DHCP to assign
to LAN clients.
End interface ID: Enter the ending IPv6 available addresses for DHCP to assign to
LAN clients.
Leased Time: Enter the time limit assigned to clients.

When Enable RADVD is selected, you can also Enable ULA Prefix Advertisement.

When Enable ULA Prefix Advertisement is selected, you can choose to Randomly
Generate an IPv6 prefix or Statically Configure the following IPv6 prefix information.
Prefix: Enter the static IPv6 prefix to use.
Preferred Life Time: Enter the preferred life time in hour.
Valid Life Time: Enter the valid life time in hour.

When Enable DHCPv6 Server is selected, you can choose to use ,Standard Mode
and Blocking Mode.

Select to Enable or Disable MLD LAN to LAN Multicast even if IGMP snooping is
enabled.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Time and Date

To access the Time and Date page, click the Setup menu link, at the top, and then click the Time and Date menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to the time and date feature of
this product. Time Servers and a Time Zone can be specified here.

In this section we can configure the Time Settings for this router.
Select the Automatically synchronize with Internet time server option and then
select the First NTP time server and Second NTP time server form the list here.

When the option Other is selected, manually enter the time server’s URL or IP
address in the space provided.

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In this section we can select and configure the appropriate Time Zone Offset.

In this section we can configure the following parameters.

Time zone offset: Select the appropriate time zone offset here.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made.

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Advanced Category
The Advanced category is designed to assist the user with more advanced configurations, concerning the other features found on this product.

The following pages can be found in the Advanced category:

• Advanced Wireless 2.4G – On this page the user can configure
advanced services related to the Wireless 2.4 GHz connectivity of this
product. Services available for configuration are Advanced Settings,
MAC Filtering, Security Settings, Station Info, and Bridge.
• Advanced Wireless 5G – On this page the user can configure
advanced services related to the Wireless 5 GHz connectivity of this
product. Services available for configuration are Advanced Settings,
MAC Filtering, Security Settings, Station Info, and Bridge.
• Port Forwarding – On this page the user can configure services
related to the port forwarding feature of this product.
• Port Triggering – On this page the user can configure services
related to the port triggering feature of this product.
• DMZ – On this page the user can configure services related to the
DMZ feature of this product.
• Parental Control – On this page the user can configure services
related to the parental control feature of this product. Services
available for configuration are Time Restriction and URL Filtering.
• Filtering Options – On this page the user can configure services
related to the port triggering feature of this product. Services available
for configuration are Inbound IP Filtering, Outbound IP Filtering,
and Bridge Filtering.
• DNS – On this page the user can configure services related to the
DNS feature of this product.
• Dynamic DNS – On this page the user can configure services related to the Dynamic DNS feature of this product.
• Network Tools – On this page the user can configure services related to the Network Tools available on this product. Services available for configuration are Quality
of Service, Queue Config, QoS Classification, UPnP, DSL Settings, TR-069 and IGMP.
• Routing – On this page the user can configure services related to the Routing feature of this product. Services available for configuration are Static Route, Default
Gateway, and RIP.
• IPSec – On this page the user can configure services related to the IPsec feature of this product.
• Power Management – On this page the user can configure services related to the Power Management feature of this product.

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• DLNA – On this page the user can configure services related to the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) media server.
• Storage Service – On this page the user can configure services related to the Storage Services of this product.
• IP Tunnel – On this page the user can configure services related to IP Tunneling used on this product. Services available for configuration are IPv6inIPv4, and
IPv4inIPv6.
• Certificates – On this page the user can configure services related to the Certificates of this product. Services available for configuration are Local Cert, and
Trusted CA.
• Print Server – On this page the user can configure services related to the print server on this product.
• Samba – On this page the user can configure services related to the Samba connectivity of this product.

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Advanced Wireless 2.4G

To access the Advanced Wireless 2.4G page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Advanced Wireless 2.4G menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure advanced services related to the Wireless
2.4Ghz connectivity of this product.

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Advanced Settings
Click the Advanced Settings button to access the Advanced Wireless Settings
configuration page.

After clicking the Advanced Settings button the following page is available.

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In this section we can configure the advanced wireless settings.
Band: This parameter will display the current wireless band being configured.
Channel: Automatically select a channel or manually select the channel.
Auto Channel Timer: Enter the auto channel timer value used here.
802.11n/EWC: Select this 802.11n/EWC option used here. Options to choose from
are Auto and Disabled.
Bandwidth: Select between 20MHz or Auto 20/40MHz
802.11n Rate: Select the 802.11n rate used here.
802.11n Protection: Select this 802.11n protection option used here. Options to
choose from are Auto and Off.
Support 802.11n Client Only: Select the support for 802.11n clients only option
used here. Options to choose from are On and Off.
RIFS Advertisement: Select the RIFS advertisement option used here. Options to
choose from are Auto and Off.
OBSS Coexistence: Select the OBSS co-existence state here. Options to choose
from are Enable and Disable.
RX Chain Power Save: Select the RX chain power save state here. Options to choose from are Enable or Disable.
Power Save status: This parameter will display the power save status.
RX Chain Power Save Quiet Time: Enter the RX chain power save quiet time value used here. This option becomes available after the RX Chain Power Save was
enabled.
RX Chain Power Save PPS: Enter the RX chain power save PPS value used here. This option becomes available after the RX Chain Power Save was enabled.

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54g™ Rate: Select the 54g™ rate value used here. This option becomes available
after the 802.11n/EWC option was disabled.
Multicast Rate: Select the multicast rate used here.
Basic Rate: Select the basic wireless rate used here.
Fragmentation Threshold: Enter the fragmentation threshold value used here.
RTS Threshold: Enter the RTS threshold value used here.
DTIM Interval: Enter the DTIM Interval value used here.
Beacon Interval: Enter the beacon interval value used here.
Global Max Clients: Enter the maximum global wireless client value used here.
XPress™ Technology: Select the XPress™ technology state here. Options to
choose from are Enabled and Disabled.
54g™ Mode: Select the 54g mode here. Options to choose from are 54g Auto,
54G Performance, 54g LRS, and 802.11b Only. This option becomes
available after the 802.11n/EWC option was disabled.
54g™ Protection: Select to enable or disable 54g protection here. Options to choose from are Auto and Off. This option becomes available after the 802.11n/EWC option
was disabled. This option becomes available after the 802.11n/EWC option was disabled.
Afterburner Technology: Select the Afterburner technology state here. Options to choose from are Enabled and Disabled. This option becomes available after the WMM
option was disabled. This option becomes available after the 802.11n/EWC option was disabled.
Preamble Type: Select the Preamble Type here. Options to choose from are long and short. This option becomes available after the 802.11n/EWC option was disabled.

WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia): Select the WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) state here. Options
to choose from are Auto, Enabled and Disabled.
WMM No Acknowledgement: Select the WMM No Acknowledgement state here.
Options to choose from are Enabled and Disabled.
WMM APSD: Select the WMM APSD state here. Options to choose from are
Enabled and Disabled.

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Wireless Mode: Select the Wireless Mode here. Options to choose from are
Access Point and Wireless Ethernet.
URE: Select the URE state here. Options to choose from are ON and OFF.
URE Mode: Select the URE Mode here. Options to choose from are Enabled and
Disabled.
STA Retry Time: Select the WMM APSD state here. Options to choose from are
Enabled and Disabled.
Beamforming Transmission (BFR): Select the WMM APSD state here. Options to
choose from are Enabled and Disabled.
Beamforming Reception (BFE): Select the WMM APSD state here. Options to
choose from are Enabled and Disabled.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made.

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MAC Filtering
Click the MAC Filtering button to access the Wireless - MAC Filter configuration
page.

After clicking the MAC Filtering button the following page is available.

In this section we can configure the Wireless MAC Filtering parameters.

Select SSID: Select the appropriate SSID used here.
MAC Restrict Mode: Select the MAC restrict mode used here. Options to choose
from are Disabled, Allow, and Deny.

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In this section a list of DHCP Leases will be displayed.

Click the Add button to add a new entry.

Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific entry.

After clicking the Add button the following page is available.

In this section we can enter a MAC Address used in the MAC filtering rule here. The
MAC address must use the 00:11:22:33:44:55 format.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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Security Settings
Click the Security Settings button to access the Security Settings configuration
page.

After clicking the Security Settings button the following page is available.

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After clicking the Security Settings button the following page is available.

In the Manual Setup AP section, you can configure the following:

Select SSID: Select the SSID from the drop-down list
Network Authentication: Select the network authentication method. Options to
choose from are Open, Shared, 802.1X, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, Mixed
WPA2/WPA, and Mixed WPA2/WPA-PSK.
Protected Management Frames: Select to enable or disable the Protected
Management Frames service.
WEP Encryption: Select to enable or disable WEP encryption.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Wireless Security Mode – Open

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is any entry level wireless security method that we can use to prevent unauthorized wireless access to this router. WEP is not a very
secure option, but it is better than no wireless security.

After selecting to use Open network authentication and enabling the WEP encryption
option as your wireless security mode, the following parameters will be available to
configure:
Encryption Strength: Select the WEP key length value used here. Options to
choose from are 128 bit (26 hex digits) and 64 bit (10 hex digits).
Current Network Key: Select one of the 4 key options available and enter a
wireless security key in the appropriate space provided. This key must be
configured on all the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to your
wireless network.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Wireless Security Mode – Shared
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is any entry level wireless security method that we can use to prevent unauthorized wireless access to this router. WEP is not a very
secure option, but it is better than no wireless security.

After selecting to use Shared network authentication and enabling the WEP
encryption option as your wireless security mode, the following parameters will be
available to configure:
Encryption Strength: Select the WEP key length value used here. Options to
choose from are 128 bit (26 hex digits) and 64 bit (10 hex digits).
Current Network Key: Select one of the 4 key options available and enter a
wireless security key in the appropriate space provided. This key must be
configured on all the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to your
wireless network.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Wireless Security Mode – 802.1X
After selecting to use 802.1X network authentication and enabling the WEP
encryption option as your wireless security mode, the following parameters will be
available to configure:
RADIUS Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the external RADIUS server
used here.
RADIUS Port: Enter the external RADIUS server port number used here.
RADIUS Key: Enter the RADIUS server Shared Secret here. This key must be
configured on all the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to your
wireless network.
Encryption Strength: Select the WEP key length value used here. Options to
choose from are 128 bit (26 hex digits) and 64 bit (10 hex digits).
Current Network Key: Select one of the 4 key options available and enter a
wireless security key in the appropriate space provided. This key must be
configured on all the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to your
wireless network.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Wireless Security Mode – WPA2
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) is the most advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. WPA2-Enterprise
requires the use of an external RADIUS server.

After selecting to use WPA2 network authentication as your wireless security mode,
the following parameters will be available to configure:
WPA2 Preauthentication: Select to enable or disable the WPA2 pre-authentication
option here.
Network Re-auth Interval: Enter the network re-authentication interval value here.
WPA Group Rekey Interval: Enter the group key update interval value here.
RADIUS Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the external RADIUS server
used here.
RADIUS Port: Enter the external RADIUS server port number used here.
RADIUS Key: Enter the RADIUS server Shared Secret here. This key must be
configured on all the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to your
wireless network.
WPA Encryption: Select the WPA2 encryption method here. Options to choose
from are TKIP, AES, and TKIP+AES.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Wireless Security Mode – WPA2-PSK
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) is the most advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. WPA2 PSK does not
require an authentication server.

After selecting to use WPA2-PSK network authentication as your wireless security

mode, the following parameters will be available to configure:
WPA/WAPI passphrase: Enter the WPA2-PSK wireless Pre-Shared Key here. This
key must be configured on all the wireless clients for them to be able to
connect to your wireless network. Click the ‘Click here to display’ option to
display the pass-phrase entered.
WPA Group Rekey Interval: Enter the group key update interval value here.
WPA Encryption: Select the WPA2 encryption method here. Options to choose
from are TKIP, AES, and TKIP+AES.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Wireless Security Mode – Mixed WPA2/WPA

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a more advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA2) is the most advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. This option allows us to have both
WPA and WPA2 available for client connectivity.

After selecting to use Mixed WPA2/WPA network authentication as your wireless

security mode, the following parameters will be available to configure:
WPA2 Preauthentication: Select to enable or disable the WPA2/WPA pre-
authentication option here.
Network Re-auth Interval: Enter the network re-authentication interval value here.
WPA Group Rekey Interval: Enter the group key update interval value here.
RADIUS Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the external RADIUS server
used here.
RADIUS Port: Enter the external RADIUS server port number used here.
RADIUS Key: Enter the RADIUS server Shared Secret here. This key must be
configured on all the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to your
wireless network.
WPA Encryption: Select the WPA2/WPA encryption method here. Options to
choose from are TKIP, AES, and TKIP+AES.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Wireless Security Mode – Mixed WPA2/WPA-PSK

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a more advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA2) is the most advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. This option allows us to have both
WPA and WPA2 available for client connectivity.

After selecting to use Mixed WPA2/WPA-PSK network authentication as your

wireless security mode, the following parameters will be available to configure:
WPA/WAPI passphrase: Enter the WPA2/WPA-PSK wireless Pre-Shared Key
here. This key must be configured on all the wireless clients for them to be able
to connect to your wireless network. Click the ‘Click here to display’ option to
display the pass-phrase entered.
WPA Group Rekey Interval: Enter the group key update interval value here.
WPA Encryption: Select the WPA2 encryption method here. Options to choose
from are TKIP, AES, and TKIP+AES.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Station Info
Click the Station Info button to access the Authenticated Stations configuration
page.

After clicking the Station Info button the following page is available.

In this section a list of Authenticated Stations are displayed.

Click the Refresh button to refresh the information in this table.

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Bridge
Click the Bridge button to access the Bridge configuration page.

After clicking the Bridge button the following page is available.

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In this section we can configure the Bridge parameters.
Bridge Restrict: Select the Bridge Restrict feature. Options to choose from are
Enabled, Enabled (Scan) and Disabled.
Remote Bridges MAC Address: When Enabled is selected in Bridge Restrict,
enter the available remote bridge MAC address. When Enabled (Scan) is
selected, the device will automatically scan the available remote bridge MAC
address. Select the MAC address to use.

Click the Refresh button to refresh the information in this table.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Advanced Wireless 5G
To access the Advanced Wireless 5G page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Advanced Wireless 5G menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure advanced services related to the Wireless 5Ghz
connectivity of this product.

Advanced Settings
Click the Advanced Settings button to access the Advanced Wireless Settings
configuration page.

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After clicking the Advanced Settings button the following page is available.

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In this section we can configure the advanced wireless settings.
Band: This parameter will display the current wireless band being configured.
Channel: Automatically set or select a channel option.
Auto Channel Timer: Enter the auto channel timer value used here.
802.11n/EWC: Select this 802.11n/EWC option used here. Options to choose from
are Auto and Disabled.
Bandwidth: Select between 20MHz or Auto 20/40MHz
802.11n Rate: Select the 802.11n rate used here.
802.11n Protection: Select this 802.11n protection option used here. Options to
choose from are Auto and Off.
Support 802.11n Client Only: Select the support for 802.11n clients only option
used here. Options to choose from are On and Off.
RIFS Advertisement: Select the RIFS advertisement option used here. Options to
choose from are Auto and Off.
OBSS Coexistence: Select the OBSS co-existence state here. Options to choose
from are Enable and Disable.
RX Chain Power Save: Select the RX chain power save state here. Options to choose from are Enable or Disable.
Power Save status: This parameter will display the power save status.
RX Chain Power Save Quiet Time: Enter the RX chain power save quiet time value used here. This option becomes available after the RX Chain Power Save was
enabled.
RX Chain Power Save PPS: Enter the RX chain power save PPS value used here. This option becomes available after the RX Chain Power Save was enabled.

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54g™ Rate: Select the 54g™ rate value used here. This option becomes available
after the 802.11n/EWC option was disabled.
Multicast Rate: Select the multicast rate used here.
Basic Rate: Select the basic wireless rate used here.
Fragmentation Threshold: Enter the fragmentation threshold value used here.
RTS Threshold: Enter the RTS threshold value used here.
DTIM Interval: Enter the DTIM Interval value used here.
Beacon Interval: Enter the beacon interval value used here.
Global Max Clients: Enter the maximum global wireless client value used here.
XPress™ Technology: Select the XPress™ technology state here. Options to
choose from are Enabled and Disabled.
Regulatory Mode: Select the regulatory mode state here. Options to choose from
are Disabled, 802.11h, and 802.11d.

Pre-Network Radar Check: Enter the pre-network radar check value used here. This option is only available after the 802.11h regulatory mode was selected.
In-Network Radar Check: Enter the in-network radar check value used here. This option is only available after the 802.11h regulatory mode was selected.
TPC Mitigation (db): Select the TPC mitigation value used here. Options to choose from are 0 (off), 2, 3, and 4. This option is only available after the 802.11h regulatory
mode was selected.
Afterburner Technology: Select the Afterburner technology state here. Options to choose from are Enabled and Disabled. This option becomes available after the WMM
option was disabled. This option becomes available after the 802.11n/EWC option was disabled.

WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia): Select the WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) state here. Options
to choose from are Auto, Enabled and Disabled.
WMM No Acknowledgement: Select the WMM No Acknowledgement state here.
Options to choose from are Enabled and Disabled.
WMM APSD: Select the WMM APSD state here. Options to choose from are
Enabled and Disabled.

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Wireless Mode: Select the Wireless Mode here. Options to choose from are
Access Point and Wireless Ethernet.
URE: Select the URE state here. Options to choose from are ON and OFF.
URE Mode: Select the URE Mode here. Options to choose from are Enabled and
Disabled.
STA Retry Time: Select the WMM APSD state here. Options to choose from are
Enabled and Disabled.
Beamforming Transmission (BFR): Select the WMM APSD state here. Options to
choose from are Enabled and Disabled.
Beamforming Reception (BFE): Select the WMM APSD state here. Options to
choose from are Enabled and Disabled.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made.

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MAC Filtering
Click the MAC Filtering button to access the Wireless - MAC Filter configuration
page.

After clicking the MAC Filtering button the following page is available.

In this section we can configure the Wireless MAC Filtering parameters.

Select SSID: Select the appropriate SSID used here.
MAC Restrict Mode: Select the MAC restrict mode used here. Options to choose
from are Disabled, Allow, and Deny.

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In this section a list of DHCP Leases will be displayed.

Click the Add button to add a new entry.

Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific entry.

After clicking the Add button the following page is available.

In this section we can enter a MAC Address used in the MAC filtering rule here. The
MAC address must use the 00:11:22:33:44:55 format.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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Security Settings
Click the Security Settings button to access the Security Settings configuration
page.

After clicking the Security Settings button the following page is available.

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In the Manual Setup AP section, you can configure the following:
Select SSID: Select the SSID from the drop-down list
Network Authentication: Select the network authentication method. Options to
choose from are Open, Shared, 802.1X, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, Mixed
WPA2/WPA, and Mixed WPA2/WPA-PSK.
Protected Management Frames: Select to enable or disable the Protected
Management Frames service.
WEP Encryption: Select to enable or disable WEP encryption.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Wireless Security Mode – Open

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is any entry level wireless security method that we can use to prevent unauthorized wireless access to this router. WEP is not a very
secure option, but it is better than no wireless security.

After selecting to use Open network authentication and enabling the WEP encryption
option as your wireless security mode, the following parameters will be available to
configure:
Encryption Strength: Select the WEP key length value used here. Options to
choose from are 128 bit (26 hex digits) and 64 bit (10 hex digits).
Current Network Key: Select one of the 4 key options available and enter a
wireless security key in the appropriate space provided. This key must be
configured on all the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to your
wireless network.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Wireless Security Mode – Shared
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is any entry level wireless security method that we can use to prevent unauthorized wireless access to this router. WEP is not a very
secure option, but it is better than no wireless security.

After selecting to use Shared network authentication and enabling the WEP
encryption option as your wireless security mode, the following parameters will be
available to configure:
Encryption Strength: Select the WEP key length value used here. Options to
choose from are 128 bit (26 hex digits) and 64 bit (10 hex digits).
Current Network Key: Select one of the 4 key options available and enter a
wireless security key in the appropriate space provided. This key must be
configured on all the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to your
wireless network.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Wireless Security Mode – 802.1X
After selecting to use 802.1X network authentication and enabling the WEP
encryption option as your wireless security mode, the following parameters will be
available to configure:
RADIUS Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the external RADIUS server
used here.
RADIUS Port: Enter the external RADIUS server port number used here.
RADIUS Key: Enter the RADIUS server Shared Secret here. This key must be
configured on all the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to your
wireless network.
Encryption Strength: Select the WEP key length value used here. Options to
choose from are 128 bit (26 hex digits) and 64 bit (10 hex digits).
Current Network Key: Select one of the 4 key options available and enter a
wireless security key in the appropriate space provided. This key must be
configured on all the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to your
wireless network.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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Wireless Security Mode – WPA2
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) is the most advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. WPA2-Enterprise
requires the use of an external RADIUS server.

After selecting to use WPA2 network authentication as your wireless security mode,
the following parameters will be available to configure:
WPA2 Preauthentication: Select to enable or disable the WPA2 pre-authentication
option here.
Network Re-auth Interval: Enter the network re-authentication interval value here.
WPA Group Rekey Interval: Enter the group key update interval value here.
RADIUS Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the external RADIUS server
used here.
RADIUS Port: Enter the external RADIUS server port number used here.
RADIUS Key: Enter the RADIUS server Shared Secret here. This key must be
configured on all the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to your
wireless network.
WPA Encryption: Select the WPA2 encryption method here. Options to choose
from are TKIP, AES, and TKIP+AES.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Wireless Security Mode – WPA2-PSK

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) is the most advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. WPA2 PSK does not
require an authentication server.

After selecting to use WPA2-PSK network authentication as your wireless security

mode, the following parameters will be available to configure:
WPA/WAPI passphrase: Enter the WPA2-PSK wireless Pre-Shared Key here. This
key must be configured on all the wireless clients for them to be able to
connect to your wireless network. Click the ‘Click here to display’ option to
display the pass-phrase entered.
WPA Group Rekey Interval: Enter the group key update interval value here.
WPA Encryption: Select the WPA2 encryption method here. Options to choose
from are TKIP, AES, and TKIP+AES.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Wireless Security Mode – Mixed WPA2/WPA
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a more advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA2) is the most advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. This option allows us to have both
WPA and WPA2 available for client connectivity.

After selecting to use Mixed WPA2/WPA network authentication as your wireless

security mode, the following parameters will be available to configure:
WPA2 Preauthentication: Select to enable or disable the WPA2/WPA pre-
authentication option here.
Network Re-auth Interval: Enter the network re-authentication interval value here.
WPA Group Rekey Interval: Enter the group key update interval value here.
RADIUS Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the external RADIUS server
used here.
RADIUS Port: Enter the external RADIUS server port number used here.
RADIUS Key: Enter the RADIUS server Shared Secret here. This key must be
configured on all the wireless clients for them to be able to connect to your
wireless network.
WPA Encryption: Select the WPA2/WPA encryption method here. Options to
choose from are TKIP, AES, and TKIP+AES.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Wireless Security Mode – Mixed WPA2/WPA-PSK
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a more advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA2) is the most advanced wireless security method that we can use to prevent unautherized wireless access to this router. This option allows us to have both
WPA and WPA2 available for client connectivity.

After selecting to use Mixed WPA2/WPA-PSK network authentication as your

wireless security mode, the following parameters will be available to configure:
WPA/WAPI passphrase: Enter the WPA2/WPA-PSK wireless Pre-Shared Key
here. This key must be configured on all the wireless clients for them to be able
to connect to your wireless network. Click the ‘Click here to display’ option to
display the pass-phrase entered.
WPA Group Rekey Interval: Enter the group key update interval value here.
WPA Encryption: Select the WPA2 encryption method here. Options to choose
from are TKIP, AES, and TKIP+AES.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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Station Info
Click the Station Info button to access the Wireless – Authenticated Stations
configuration page.

After clicking the Station Info button the following page is available.

In this section a list of Wireless Stations are displayed.

Click the Refresh button to refresh the information in this table.

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Bridge
Click the Bridge button to access the Bridge configuration page.

After clicking the Bridge button the following page is available.

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In this section we can configure the Bridge parameters.
Bridge Restrict: Select the Bridge Restrict feature. Options to choose from are
Enabled, Enabled (Scan) and Disabled.
Remote Bridges MAC Address: When Enabled is selected in Bridge Restrict,
enter the available remote bridge MAC address. When Enabled (Scan) is
selected, the device will automatically scan the available remote bridge MAC
address. Select the MAC address to use.

Click the Refresh button to refresh the information in this table.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Port Forwarding
To access the Port Forwarding page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Port Forwarding menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to the port forwarding feature of
this product.

Click the Add button to add a new entry.

Click the Remove button to remove an entry.

In this section a list of port forwarding rules will be displayed.

Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific
interface.

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After clicking the Add button, the following page is available.

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In this section we can configure Port Forwarding rules.
Use Interface: Select an existing interface from the list that will be associated with
this rule.
Select a Service: Select a service from the list. These pre-defined services will
contain all the parameters needed to create a successful rule.
Custom Service: If the service is not located in the list, we can create our own
service. Enter the service name for the rule here.
Server IP Address: Enter the server IP address here.
External Port Start: Enter the external starting port number here.
External Port End: Enter the external ending port number here.
Protocol: Select the appropriate protocol used here. Options to choose from are
TCP/UDP, TCP, and UDP.
Internal Port Start: Enter the internal starting port number here.
Internal Port End: Enter the internal ending port number here.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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Port Triggering
To access the Port Triggering page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Port Triggering menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to the port triggering feature of
this product.

Click the Add button to add a new interface.

Click the Remove button to remove an entry.

In this section a list of port triggering rules will be displayed.

Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific
interface.

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After clicking the Add button, the following page is available.

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In this section we can create a new port triggering rule.

Use Interface: Select the interface that will be associated with this rule here.
Select an application: Select an application from the list here. These pre-defined
applications will contain all the parameters needed to create a successful rule.
Custom application: If the application is not located in the list, we can create our
own application. Enter the custom application name for the rule here.
Trigger Port Start: Enter the starting trigger port number here.
Trigger Port End: Enter the ending trigger port number here.
Trigger Protocol: Select the trigger protocol used here. Options to choose from are
TCP/UDP, TCP, and UDP.
Open Port Start: Enter the starting open port number here.
Open Port End: Enter the ending open port number here.
Open Protocol: Select the open protocol used here. Options to choose from are
TCP/UDP, TCP, and UDP.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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DMZ
To access the DMZ page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the DMZ menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to the DMZ feature of this
product.

In this section we can configure the DMZ Host by entering the DMZ Host IP Address
here.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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Parental Control
To access the Parental Control page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Parental Control menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to the parental control feature of
this product.

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Time Restriction
Click the Time Restriction button to access the Access Time Restriction
configuration page.

After clicking the Time Restriction button the following page is available.

In this section a list of Time Restriction entries will be displayed.

Click the Add button to add a new entry.

Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific entry.

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After clicking the Add button the following page is available.

In this section we can configure the Access Time Restriction settings for this router.
User Name: Enter the user name used here.
Browser’s MAC Address: Enter the browser’s MAC address here.
Other MAC Address: Enter the other MAC address here.
Days of the Week: Select which days of the week to include in this rule.
Start Blocking Time: Enter the time value that will be used to start blocking.
End Blocking Time: Enter the time value that will be used to end blocking.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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URL Filter
Click the URL Filter button to access the Parental Control URL Filter configuration
page.

After clicking the URL Filter button the following page is available.

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In this section a list of URL Filter entries will be displayed. Select to Exclude or
Include these rules from the URL List Type.

Click the Add button to add a new entry.

Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific entry.

After clicking the Add button the following page is available.

In this section we can create a new URL Filter rule by entering the URL Address and
Port Number.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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Filtering Options
To access the Filtering Options page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Filtering Options menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to the port triggering feature of
this product.

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Inbound IP Filtering
Click the Inbound IP Filtering button to access the Inbound IP Filtering rule
configuration page.

After clicking the Inbound IP Filtering button the following page is available.

In this section a list of Inbound IP filtering rules will be displayed.

Click the Add button to add a new rule.

Click the Edit button to reconfigure the rule.
Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific rule.

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After clicking the Add button the following page is available.

In this section we can create a new Inbound Filtering rule.

Filter Name: Enter the Inbound filtering rule name here.
IP Version: Select the IP version from the list. Options to choose from are IPv4 and
IPv6.
Protocol: Select the protocol used from the list. Options to choose from are
TCP/UDP, TCP, UDP, and ICMP.
Source IP address: Enter the source IP address here.
Source Port: Enter the source port number here.
Destination IP address: Enter the destination IP address here.
Destination Port: Enter the destination port number here.
WAN Interfaces: Select the WAN interface that will be used for this incoming IP
filter rule.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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Outbound IP Filtering
Click the Outbound IP Filtering button to access the Outbound IP Filtering rule
configuration page.

After clicking the Outbound IP Filtering button the following page is available.

In this section a list of Outbound IP filtering rules will be displayed.

Click the Add button to add a new rule.

Click the Edit button to reconfigure the rule.
Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific rule.

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After clicking the Add button the following page is available.

In this section we can create a new Outbound IP filter rule.

Filter Name: Enter the Outbound filtering rule name here.
IP Version: Select the IP version from the list. Options to choose from are IPv4 and
IPv6.
Protocol: Select the protocol used from the list. Options to choose from are
TCP/UDP, TCP, UDP, and ICMP.
Source IP address: Enter the source IP address here.
Source Port: Enter the source port number here.
Destination IP address: Enter the destination IP address here.
Destination Port: Enter the destination port number here.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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Bridge Filtering
Click the Bridge Filtering button to access the Bridge Filtering rule configuration
page.

After clicking the Bridge Filtering button the following page is available.

MAC Filtering is only effective in Bridge mode. FORWARDED means that all MAC
layer frames will be FORWARDED except those matching with any of the specified
rules in the following table. BLOCKED means that all MAC layer frames will be
BLOCKED except those matching with any of the specified rules in the following
table.

In this section we will find the current Policy status as well the option to change this
option.

Select the Change tick box and click the Change Policy button, to change the Bridge
MAC filtering policy.

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After selecting the Change option and clicking the Change Policy button. The policy
will be changed.

WARNING: Changing from one policy to another of an interface will cause all defined
rules for that interface to be REMOVED AUTOMATICALLY! You will need to create
new rules for the new policy.

In this section we can see a list of MAC filtering rule created.

Click the Add button to add a new rule.

Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific rule.

After clicking the Add button, the following page will be available.

In this section we can configure the MAC filtering rule.

Parameters available for configuration are:
Protocol Type: Select the protocol type option that will be associated with this rule.
Options to choose from are PPPoE, IPv4, IPv6, IPX, and IGMP.
Destination MAC Address: Enter the destination MAC address used here.
Source MAC Address: Enter the source MAC address used here.
WAN Interface: Select the WAN interface that will be associated with this rule here.

Click the Save/Apply button to accept the changes made.

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DNS
To access the DNS page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the DNS menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to the DNS feature of this
product.

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In this section we can configure the DNS Server Configuration.

Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces to have one of the
available WAN interfaces as the DNS server.

Select an interface under Available WAN Interfaces, and click <- to add the interface
to the Selected DNS Server Interfaces.

Select an interface under Selected DNS Server Interfaces, and click -> to remove
the interface from the DNS server list.

Alternatively, select Use the following Static DNS IP address to add the static DNS
server IP address manually.

Enter the IP addresses in the Primary DNS server and Secondary DNS server.

In this section we can configure the IPv6 DNS configuration.

Obtain IPv6 DNS info from a WAN interface: Select this option to obtain IPv6
DNS information from the WAN interface.
WAN Interface selected: Select the WAN interface, used to obtain the IPv6 DNS
information, here.
Use the following Static IPv6 DNS address: Select this option to use static IPv6
DNS IP addresses.
Preferred IPv6 DNS server: Enter the preferred DNS server IPv6 address here.
Alternate IPv6 DNS server: Enter the alternate DNS server IPv6 address here.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Dynamic DNS
To access the Dynamic DNS page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Dynamic DNS menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to the Dynamic DNS feature of
this product.

In this section a list of Dynamic DNS entries will be displayed.

Click the Add button to add a new entry.

Click the Edit button to reconfigure the entry.
Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific entry.

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After clicking the Add button, the following page is available.

In this section we can create a Dynamic DNS entry.

D-DNS provider: Select a Dynamic DNS provider from the list here. Options to
choose from are DynDNS.org and TZO.
Hostname: Enter the hostname for this account here.
Interface: Select the interface that will be used together with this Dynamic DNS
entry.
Username: Enter the Dynamic DNS account’s username here.
Password: Enter the Dynamic DNS account’s password here.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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Network Tools
To access the Network Tools page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Network Tools menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to the Network Tools available
on this product.

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Queue Management
Click the Quality of Service button to access the Queue Management configuration
page.

After clicking the Quality of Service button the following page is available.

In this section we can configure the Queue Management configuration.

Enable QoS: Select this option to enable the QoS queue management feature.
Select Default DSCP Mark: Select the default DSCP mark option here.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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Queue Config
Click the Queue Config button to access the Queue configuration page.

After clicking the Queue Config button the following page is available.

In this section a list of QoS queue configurations will be displayed.

Click the Add button to add a new entry.

Click the Enable button to enable an entry.
Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific entry.

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After clicking the Add button, the following page is available.

In this section we can create a QoS queue configuration entry.

Name: Enter the QoS queue configuration entry name here.
Enable: Select this option to enable or disable this entry. Options to choose from
are Enable or Disable.
Interface: Select the interface that will be associated with this entry.

After selecting an ATM interface, the following parameters will be available.

Queue Precedence: Select the queue precedence option here.
Queue Schedule: Select the queue schedule method used here. Option to choose
from is Weighted Round Robin.
Queue Weight: Enter the queue weight value used here.
DSK Latency: Select the DSL latency option here. The only option available is
Path0.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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After selecting an Ethernet interface, the following parameters will be available.
Queue Precedence: Select the queue precedence option here.
Minimum Rate: Enter the minimum data rate.
Shaping Rate: Enter the shaping transmit rate.
Shaping Burst Size: Enter the shaping burst size.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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Quality of Service Classification
Click the Qos Classification button to access the Quality of Service configuration
page.

After clicking the Qos Classification button the following page is available.

In this section a list of QoS classification entries will be displayed.

Click the Add button to add a new entry.

Select the Enable option and click the Enable button to enable an entry.
Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific entry.

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After clicking the Add button, the following page is available.

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In this section we can create a QoS classification entry.
Traffic Class Name: Enter the traffic class name here.
Rule Order: Select the rule order option here. Options to choose from are 1 and
Last.
Rule Status: Select the rules state here. Options to choose from are Enable and
Disable.

In this section we can specify the classification criteria for the QoS classification entry
here. Make the appropriate modifications here.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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UPnP
Click the UPnP button to access the UPnP configuration page.

After clicking the UPnP button the following page is available.

In this section we can Enable the UPnP protocol option by selecting this option or
Disable the UPnP protocol by leaving this option blank.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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DSL Settings
Click the DSL Settings button to access the DSL Settings configuration page.

After clicking the DSL Settings button the following page is available.

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In this section we can configure the DSL settings for this router.
Select the modulation below: To enable the DSL modulation type, tick the
checkbox next to it. To disable the DSL modulation type, leave the checkbox
next to it empty.
Select the profile below: To enable the specific profile, tick the checkbox next to it.
To disable the specific profile, leave the checkbox next to it empty.
US0: To enable this option, tick the checkbox next to it. To disable this option, leave
the checkbox next to it empty.
Select the phone line pair below: Select the phone line pair option here. Options
to choose from are Inner pair and Outer pair.
Capability: Select the DSL capability option here. Options to choose from are
Bitswap Enable and SRA Enable.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Advanced Settings button to configure more advanced parameters,
concerning the DSL settings.

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After clicking the Advanced Settings button the following page is available.

In this section we can configure the VDSL tone settings. Only one option can be
selected. Options to choose from are Normal, Reverb, Medley, No retrain, and L3.

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.
Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.
Click the Tone Selection button to open a new page where we can manually select
the tone.

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After clicking the Tone Selection button the following page is available.

Here we can select the tone manually. Options to choose from are Upstream Tones
and Downstream Tones.

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TR-069
Click the TR-069 button to access the TR-069 configuration page.

After clicking the TR-069 button the following page is available.

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In this section we can configure the TR-069 client.
Inform: Click Enable to allow the CPE to accept the commands from ACS.
ACS URL: Enter the ACS URL.
ACS User Name: Enter the ACS username that the TR-069 service is provided.
ACS Password: Enter the ACS password that the TR-069 service is provided.
WAN Interface used by TR-069 client: Select the WAN interface used by TR-069
client.
Display SOAP messages on serial console: Click Enable to display SOAP
messages on serial console.
Connection Request Authentication: Select to enable connection request
authentication. When selected, enter Connection Request User Name and
Connection Request Password.
Connection Request User Name: Enter the username for connection request
authentication.
Connection Request Password: Enter the password for connection request
authentication.
Connection Request URL: Display the URL for connection request authentication.

Click the GetRCPMethods button to request the RCP method information form the
ACS.
Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.
Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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IGMP
Click the IGMP button to access the IGMP configuration page.

After clicking the IGMP button the following page is available.

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In this section we can modify the IGMP Configuration.

Multicast Precedence: Click to enable or disable multicast precedence.
Default Version: Enter the default IGMP version number here.
Query Interval: Enter the query interval value here.
Query Response Interval: Enter the query response interval value here.
Last Member Query Interval: Enter the last member query interval value here.
Robustness Value: Enter the robustness value here.
Maximum Multicast Groups: Enter the maximum multicast group value here.
Maximum Multicast Data Sources: Enter the maximum multicast data sources
value here.
Maximum Multicast Group Members: Enter the maximum multicast group
member value here.
Fast Leave Enable: Tick this option to enable the fast leave feature.
LAN to LAN (Intra LAN) Multicast Enable: Select this option to enable LAN to
LAN (Intra LAN) multicasting.
Membership Join Immediate (IPTV): Tick this option to enable the membership join immediate (IPTV) feature.

In this section we can modify the MLD Configuration.

Default Version: Enter the default MLD version number here.
Query Interval: Enter the query interval value here.
Query Response Interval: Enter the query response interval value here.
Last Member Query Interval: Enter the last member query interval value here.
Robustness Value: Enter the robustness value here.
Maximum Multicast Groups: Enter the maximum multicast group value here.
Maximum Multicast Data Sources: Enter the maximum multicast data source
value here.
Maximum Multicast Group Members: Enter the maximum multicast group
member value here.
Fast Leave Enable: Tick this option to enable the fast leave feature.
LAN to LAN (Intra LAN) Multicast Enable: Select this option to enable LAN to
LAN (Intra LAN) multicasting.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Routing
To access the Routing page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Routing menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to the Routing feature of this
product.

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Static Route
Click the Static Route button to access the Static Route configuration page.

After clicking the Static Route button the following page is available.

In this section a list of static route entries will be displayed.

Click the Add button to add a new entry.

Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific entry.

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After clicking the Add button, the following page is available.

In this section we can create a Static Route entry.

IP Version: Select the IP version used here. Options to choose from are IPv4 and
IPv6.
Destination IP address/prefix length: Enter the destination IP address for this
route entry here.
Interface: Select the interface this will be associated with this rule here.
Gateway IP Address: Enter the gateway IP address for this route entry here.
Metric: Enter the metric value, used by this route entry, here.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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Default Gateway
Click the Default Gateway button to access the Default Gateway configuration
page.

After clicking the Default Gateway button the following page is available.

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In this section we can select the default gateway interface for this router.

Select an interface under Available Routed WAN Interfaces, and click <- to add the
interface to the Default Gateway Interfaces.

Select an interface under Selected Default Gateway Interfaces, and click -> to
remove the interface from the default gateway list.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

In this section we can configure the default gateway parameters for this router.
Gateway Address: Enter the primary gateway IP address used here.
Alternative Gateway: Enter the secondary gateway IP address used here.
Periodic Time: Enter the periodic time value here.

Click the Ping button to initiate the gateway IP check.

Click the Stop button to terminate the gateway IP check.

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RIP
Click the RIP button to access the RIP configuration page.

After clicking the RIP button the following page is available.

In this section we can configure the default gateway parameters for this router.
Version: Select the RIP version number here. Options to choose from are 1, 2, and
Both.
Operation: Select the operation mode here. Options to choose from are Active and
Passive.
Enable: Tick this option to enable the RIP configuration on the specified interface.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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IPSec
To access the IPSec page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the IPSec menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure IPSec tunnel connection.

In this section a list of IPSec connections will be displayed.

Click the Add New Connection button to add a new entry.

Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific entry.

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After clicking the Add New Connection button, the following page is available.

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In this section we can create a new IPSec connection.

IPSec Connection Name: Enter the name of the IPSec connection.
IP Version: Select the IP version used here. Options to choose from are IPv4 and
IPv6.
Tunnel Mode: Select the tunnel mode of the IPSec. Options to choose from are
ESP and AH.
Local Gateway Interface: Select the local gateway interface this will be associated
with the connection.
Remote IPSec Gateway Address: Enter the remote IPSec gateway address for
this connection.
Tunnel access from local IP addresses: Select Subnet for a whole LAN or
Single Address for a single host.
IP Address for VPN: Enter the IP range of the local site.
Mask or Prefix Length: Enter the subnet mask or prefix of the local IP. This is available when Subnet is selected in Tunnel access from local IP addresses.
Tunnel access from remote IP addresses: Select Subnet for a whole remote LAN or Single Address for a single remote host.
IP Address for VPN: Enter the IP range of the remote site.
Mask or Prefix Length: Enter the subnet mask or prefix of the remote IP. This is available when Subnet is selected in Tunnel access from local IP addresses.

After selecting Auto(IKE) in Key Exchange Method, the following fields are
available.
Authentication Method: Select the authentication mode here. Options to choose
from are Pre-Shared Key and Certificate (X.509).
Pre-Shared Key: Enter a new VPN key for the IPSec tunnel. This option is
available when Pre-Shared Key is selected.
Certificates: Select the certificate for the IPSec tunnel. This option is available
when Certificate (X.509) is selected.
Perfect Forward Secrecy: Select to enable or disable perfect forward secrecy.
Click the Show Advanced Settings button to configure Advanced IKE Settings.

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After clicking the Show Advanced Settings button, the following fields are available.
Mode: Select the mode here. Options to choose from are Main and Aggressive.
Encryption Algorithm: Select the encryption algorithm here. Options to choose
from are DES, 3DES, AES - 128, AES - 192 and AES - 256.
Integrity Algorithm: Select the integrity algorithm. Options to choose from are MD5
and SHA1.
Select Diffie-hellman Group for Key Exchange: Select the bit option.
Key Life Time: Enter the key life time in second.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

After selecting Manual in Key Exchange Method, the following fields are available.
Encryption Algorithm: Select the encryption algorithm here. Options to choose
from are DES, 3DES and AES (aes-cbc).
Encryption Key: Enter the encryption key accordingly.
Authentication Algorithm: Select the authentication algorithm here. Options to
choose from are MD5 and SHA1.
Authentication Key: Enter the authentication key accordingly.
SPI: Enter the Security Parameter Index.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Power Management
To access the Power Management page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Power Management menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure and view Power Management settings.

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In these sections we can configure and view the power management settings.

Tick the Enable option to enable the functions for the power management.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Refresh button to refresh the information in these sections.

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DLNA
To access the DLNA page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the DLNA menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to the Digital Living Network
Alliance (DLNA) feature of this product.

In this section we can configure the print server parameters for this router.
Enable on-board digital media server: Tick this option to enable the onboard
digital media server.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Storage Service
To access the Storage page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Storage Service menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can view information related to the Storage Service feature of
this product.

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IP Tunnel
To access the IP Tunnel page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the IP Tunnel menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to IP Tunneling used on this
product.

IPv6-in-IPv4
Click the IPv6inIPv4 button to access the IPv6-in-IPv4 configuration page.

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After clicking the IPv6inIPv4 button, the following page will be available.

In this section a list of entries will be displayed.

Click the Add button to add a new entry.

Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific entry.

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After clicking the Add button, the following page will be available.

In this section, the following parameters can be configured:

Tunnel Name: Enter the tunnel name here.
Mechanism: Select the tunnel mechanism option here. 6RD is the only option
available.
Associated WAN Interface: Select the WAN interface that will be associated with
this entry here.
Associated LAN Interface: Select the LAN interface that will be associated with
this entry here. Also select whether this interface will obtain the IPv4 mask
length, 6rd prefix, and border relay IPv4 address information manually, by
selecting Manual, or automatically, by selecting Automatic.
IPv4 Mask Length: After selecting Manual, enter the IPv4 Mask length here.
6rd Prefix with Prefix Length: After selecting Manual, enter the 6rd prefix with the
prefix length here.
Border Relay IPv4 Address: After selecting Manual, enter the border relay IPv4
address here.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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IPv4-in-IPv6
Click the IPv4inIPv6 button to access the IPv4-in-IPv6 configuration page.

After click the IPv4inIPv6 button, the following page will be available.

In this section a list of entries will be displayed.

Click the Add button to add a new entry.

Select the Remove option and click the Remove button to remove the specific entry.

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After click the Add button, the following page will be available.

In this section, the following parameters can be configured:

Tunnel Name: Enter the tunnel name here.
Mechanism: Select the mechanism option here. DS-Lite is the only option
available.
Associated WAN Interface: Select the WAN interface will be associated with this
entry here. Also select whether this interface will obtain the remote IPv6
address manually, by selecting Manual, or automatically, by selecting
Automatic.
Remote IPv6 Address: After selecting Manual, enter the remote IPv6 address
here.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Certificates
To access the Certificates page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Certificates menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to IP Tunneling used on this
product.

Local Certificates
Click the Local Cert button to access the Local Certificates page.

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After clicking the Local Cert button, the following page will be available.

In this section a list of local certificates will be displayed.

Click the Create Certificate Request button to generate a local certificate.

Click the Import Certificate button to import a certificate.

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After clicking the Create Certificate Request button, the following page will be
available.

In this section, the user can create a new certificate. Enter the Certificate Name,
Common Name, Organization Name, State/Province Name and select a country in
the Country/Region Name list to generate a certificate.

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.
Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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After clicking the Import Certificate button, the following page will be available.

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In this section, the user can create a new certificate. Enter the Certificate Name, and
paste the certificate content and its private key.

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.
Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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Trusted CA
Click the Trusted CA button to access the Trusted CA Certificates page.

After clicking the Trusted CA button, the following page will be available.

In this section a list of trusted CA certificates will be displayed.

Click the Import Certificate button to import a certificate.

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After clicking the Import Certificate button, the following page will be available.

In this section, the user can import CA certificate. Enter the Certificate Name, and
paste the certificate contents.

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.
Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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Print Server
To access the Print Server page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Print Server menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to the print server on this
product.

In this section, the following parameters can be configured:

Enable on-board print server: Tick this option to enable the onboard print server
feature.
Printer name: Enter the printer name here.
Make and model: Enter the printer’s make and model description here.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Samba
To access the Samba page, click the Advanced menu link, at the top, and then click the Samba menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure services related to the Samba connectivity of this
product.

In this section, the following parameters can be configured:

USB Storage: This parameter will display the USB storage device’s status.
Enable Samba: Tick this option to enable the Samba feature.
NetBios Name: Enter the NetBIOS name here.
Directory Name: Enter the directory name here.
Charset: Select the character set option here. The only option available for
selection is UTF8.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

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Maintenance Category
The Maintenance category is designed to assist the user with maintenance configurations for this product.

The following pages can be found in the Maintenance category:

• System – On this page the user can perform maintenance concerning the
System. Services available for configuration are Backup Settings, Update
Settings, Restore to Default Settings, and System Reboot.
• Firmware Update – On this page the user can update the running firmware
for this product.
• Access Control – On this page the user can configure the login username
and password for the web user interface of this product.
• Diagnostics – On this page the user can run a diagnostics test that includes
testing the Ethernet, USB, Wireless, and DSL Connection of this product.
• System Log – On this page the user can View and Configure the System
Log used by this product.

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System
To access the System page, click the Maintenance menu link, at the top, and then click the System menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can perform maintenance concerning the System. Services
available for configuration are Backup Settings, Update Settings, Restore to
Default Settings, and System Reboot.

In this section we can initiate the configuration backup feature. Once you have
configured the router to your satisfaction, it is a good idea to back up the
configuration file to your computer. To save the current configuration settings to your
computer, click the Backup Settings button. You will be prompted to select a
location on your computer to put the file. The file type is bin and may be named
anything you wish.

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In this section we can restore the configuration backup from a saved file. To load a
previously saved configuration file, click the Browse button and locate the file on your
computer. Click the Update Settings button to load the settings from your local hard
drive. Confirm that you want to load the file when prompted. The router will reboot
and begin operating with the configuration settings that have just been loaded.

In this section we can perform a factory reset on this router. To reset the router to its
factory default settings, click the Restore Default Settings button. You will be
prompted to confirm your decision to reset the router. The router will reboot with the
factory default settings.

In this section we can reboot the router. Click the Reboot button to initiate the reboot
procedure.

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Firmware Update
To access the Firmware Update page, click the Maintenance menu link, at the top, and then click the Firmware Update menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can update the running firmware for this product. From time to
time a software update will be available for this product. Keep an eye on the D-Link
website for possible software updates that might be available in the future.

In this section we can load the latest firmware for the device. Note that the device
configuration settings may return to the factory default settings.

To upgrade the firmware, type in the name and path of the file in the Software File
Name field or click the Browse button to search for the file. Click the Update
Software button to begin copying the file. The file will load and restart the router
automatically.

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Access Control
To access the Access Control page, click the Maintenance menu link, at the top, and then click the Access Control menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can configure the login username and password for the web
user interface of this product.

Passwords
Click the Password button to access the Password configuration page.

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After clicking the Password button the following page is available.

In this section we can configure the access control account information.

Username: Enter the new login username for this router here. The default
username is Admin.
Old Password: Enter the old login password for this router here. The default
password is Admin.
New Password: Enter the new login password for this router here.
Confirm Password: Enter the new login password for this router here again.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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Remote Management
Click the Remote management button to access the Remote Management
configuration page.

After clicking the Remote management button the following page is available.

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In this section we can configure the following information:

Service: In this column a list of service is be displayed that can be enabled or
remote access.
LAN: Tick the Enable option to enable the related service on the LAN interface.
WAN: Tick the Enable option to enable the related service on the WAN interface.

Click the Save/Apply button to accept the changes made.

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Diagnostics
To access the Diagnostics page, click the Maintenance menu link, at the top, and then click the Diagnostics menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can run a diagnostics test that includes overall device
connection, Ethernet OAM and speed service.

Diagnostics
Click the Diagnostics button to access the Diagnostics configuration page.

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After clicking the Diagnostics button the following page is available.

In this section diagnostic tests are performed to test the connection to the Local
Network interface. This test will include testing the Ethernet, USB, and Wireless
connections of this router.

If a connection does not pass the test, a Help link is available for a more detailed
description about the connection test and the possible solutions that can be
performed to solve the problem.

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In this section diagnostic tests are performed to test the connection to the DSL
Service Provider. This test will include testing the xDSL Synchronization.

If a connection does not pass the test, a Help link is available for a more detailed
description about the connection test and the possible solutions that can be
performed to solve the problem.

Click the Rerun Diagnostic Tests button to diagnose the device again.

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Ethernet OAM
Click the Ethernet OAM button to access the Ethernet OAM configuration page.

After clicking the Ethernet OAM button the following page is available.

In this section we can enable 802.3ah protocol.

Select an Interface to enable to protocol, enter the OAM ID for the configuration, and
select the options to enable the settings.

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In this section we can enable Ethernet service OAM including 802.1ag and Y.1731.

When Enabled and 802.1ag is selected, the following section is available.

Interface: Select an interface for this configuration.
MD Level: Select the Maintenance Domain level.
MD Name: Enter the name of Maintenance Domain.
MA ID: Enter the Maintenance Association Identifier.
Local MEP ID: Enter the local MEP ID.
Local MEP VLAN ID: Enter the local MEP VLAN ID.
Remote MEP ID: Enter the remote MEP ID.

When Enabled and 802.1ag is selected, the following section is available.

Interface: Select an interface for this configuration.
MEG Level: Select the Maintenance Entity Group level.
MEG ID: Enter the Maintenance Entity Group ID.
Local MEP ID: Enter the local MEP ID.
Local MEP VLAN ID: Enter the local MEP VLAN ID.
CCM Transmission: Tick to enable CCM transmission.
Remote MEP ID: Enter the remote MEP ID.

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In this section you can perform loopback and linktrace test.
Target MAC: Enter the target MAC address
Linktrace TTL: Enter the link trace TTL.

Click the Send Loopback button to start the loopback test.

Click the Send Linktrace button to start the linktrace test.
Click the Save/Apply button to accept the changes made.

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Speed Service
Click the Speed Service button to access the Speed Service configuration page.

After clicking the Speed Service button the following page is available.

In this section speed diagnostics result will be displayed.

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In this section we can configure the speed diagnostic parameters.

Click the Run Speed Diagnostics to initiate the diagnostic.

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System Log
To access the System Log page, click the Maintenance menu link, at the top, and then click the System Log menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can view and configure the System Log used by this product.

Click the View System Log button to access the System Log Display page.
Click the Configure System Log button to access the System Log Configuration
page.

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After clicking the View System Log button, the following page is available.

In this section a list of system log entries will be displayed.

Click the Refresh button to refresh the information in this table.

Click the Back button to return to the previous page.

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After clicking the Configure System Log button, the following page is available.

In this section we can configure the System Log parameters for this router.
Log: Select the log state here. Options to choose from are Disable and Enable.
Log Level: Select the log level option here. Options to choose from are
Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error, Warning, Notice, Information, and
Debugging.
Display Level: Select the display level option here. Options to choose from are
Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error, Warning, Notice, Information, and
Debugging.
Mode: Select the mode option here. Options to choose from are Local, Remote,
and Both.

Click the Apply/Save button to accept the changes made.

Click the Cancel button to discard the changes made and return to the main page.

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Status Category
The Status category is designed to assist the user with information display pages, concerning the configuration and behavior of this product.

The following pages can be found in the Status category:

• Device Info – On this page the user can view information regarding the
System and Internet Connectivity.
• DHCP Clients – On this page the user can view a list of DHCP clients that
are currently connected to this product.
• Statistics – On this page the user can view statistical information about the
LAN, WAN, xTM, and xDSL interfaces.
• Route Info – On this page the user can view information about routes used
by this product.
• WAN Info – On this page the user can view information about WAN
interfaces used by this product.
• ARP Info - – On this page the user can view information about ARP
information.

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Device Info
To access the Device Info page, click the Status menu link, at the top, and then click the Device Info menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can view System and Internet information.

In this section we can view System Information.

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In this section we can view Internet Information.

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DHCP Clients
To access the DHCP Clients page, click the Status menu link, at the top, and then click the DHCP Clients menu link, on the left.

On the page the user can view a list of DHCP clients that are currently connected to
this product.

In this section we can view a list of DHCP Clients.

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Statistics
To access the Statistics page, click the Status menu link, at the top, and then click the Statistics menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can view statistical information about various interfaces used
by this product.

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LAN
Click the LAN button to access the Local Network and Wireless Statistics page.

After clicking the LAN button, the following page is available.

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In this section we can view Local Network and Wireless Statistics.

Click the Reset Statistics button to reset the information in this section.

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WAN Service
Click the WAN Service button to access the WAN Statistics page.

After clicking the WAN Service button, the following page is available.

In this section we can view WAN Statistics.

Click the Reset Statistics button to reset the information in this section.

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xTM
Click the xTM button to access the xTM Statistics page.

After clicking the xTM button, the following page is available.

In this section we can view xTM Inteface Statistics.

Click the Reset button to reset the information in this section.

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xDSL
Click the xDSL button to access the xDSL Statistics page.

After clicking the xDSL button, the following page is available.

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In this section we can view xDSL Statistics.

Click the xDSL BER Test button to run for the bit error rate test.
Click the Reset Statistics button to reset the information in this section.

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Route Info
To access the Route Info page, click the Status menu link, at the top, and then click the Route Info menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can view information about routes used by this product.

In this section we can view Route Information.

The information available in the Flag field can be translated to the following:
U means Up. ! means Reject. G means Gateway. H means Host. R means Reinstate.
D means Dynamic or Redirect. M means Modified or also Redirect.

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WAN Info
To access the WAN Info page, click the Status menu link, at the top, and then click the WAN Info menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can view information about WAN interfaces used by this
product.

In this section we can view WAN Information.

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ARP Info
To access the ARP Info page, click the Status menu link, at the top, and then click the ARP Info menu link, on the left.

On this page the user can view information about ARP.

In this section we can view ARP Information.

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Help Category
The Help category is designed to assist the user with helpful information about every topic found on the web user interface of this product.

The following pages can be found in the Help category:

• Menu – On this page the user can navigate easily to any page throughout the
menu structure to access help information.
• Setup – On this page the user can read more about topics discussed in the
Setup category.
• Advanced – On this page the user can read more about topics discussed in
the Advanced category.
• Maintenance – On this page the user can read more about topics discussed
in the Maintenance category.
• Status – On this page the user can read more about topics discussed in the
Status category.

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Knowledge Base
Networking Basics
Check your IP address
After you installed your new network or wireless adapter, by default, the TCP/IP
settings should be set to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. By
default the DHCP server option on your router is enabled.

To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below:

• Click the Windows Start button and open the Run application.
• In the Open box type cmd and click OK.
• At the command prompt, type in the command ipconfig and press Enter. This
will display the IP address, Subnet Mask, and the Default Gateway of your
adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.0, it means that your network adapter did not
receive an IP address from the DHCP server. Check your adapter installation,
security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software
programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.

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Statically Assign an IP address

If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP
address, please follow the steps below:

• Click the Windows Start button and navigate to the Control Panel >
Network and Sharing Center and click the Change Adapter Settings
option on the left panel.
• Right-click the Local Area Connection, which represents your network
adapter, and select Properties.
• Select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) option and click the
Properties button.
• Select Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the
same subnet as your router. For example: If your router is running on the IP
address of 10.0.0.138, use any IP address from 10.0.0.1 to 10.0.0.254,
except 10.0.0.138. Use the Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. Set Default
Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router. Set Preferred DNS
server IP address the same as the LAN IP address of your router. The
Secondary DNS is not needed at this stage.
• Click the OK button twice to return to the Network Connections window.

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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.

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly
in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to
work and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.

Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as
Ethernet adapter cards.

Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection
supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link.

What is Wireless?
Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have
the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network.

How does Wireless work?

Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B. But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you
can access the network. You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer. There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access point has a small antenna attached to it, which allows it
to transmit data back and forth over radio signals. With an indoor access point as seen in the picture, the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the
signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other
outdoor venues.

Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)

Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN the speed and
wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones,
PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.

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Who uses wireless?

Wireless technology has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, we have a wireless solution for it.

Home
• Gives everyone at home broadband access.
• Surf the web, check email, instant message, etc…
• Gets rid of the cables around the house.
• Simple and easy to use.

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.

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. The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.

Using a Wireless Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries,
Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps
and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network.

Tips
Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network.

Centralize your router or Access Point

Make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Try to place the router/access point as high as possible in
the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home. If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.

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Eliminate Interference
Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would significantly reduce any
interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency.

Security
Don’t let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router.
Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up.

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.
An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless Cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate.

Wireless Security
This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The router offers wireless security options like WPA/WPA2
PSK/EAP.

What is WPA?
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).

The 2 major improvements over WEP:

• Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-
checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead of TKIP.
• User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on
a computer’s hardware-specific MAC address, which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to
ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The
password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point.

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WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that
only authorized network users can access the network.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do if my Router is not working correctly?

There are a few quick steps you can take to try and resolve any issues:
• Check that all the cables are firmly connected at both ends.
• Check that all the corresponding LED indicators are on, especially the Power, DSL, and LAN LED indicators.
• Ensure that the settings on the WAN Service page in the Web User Interface are the same as the settings that have been provided to you by your ISP.

Why can’t I get an Internet connection?

For VDSL ISP users, please contact your ISP to make sure the service has been enabled/connected by your ISP and that your ISP username and password are correct.

What can I do if I forgot my web UI login password?

If you forgot your password, you must reset your router. Unfortunately this process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults.

To reset the router, locate the reset button (hole) on the rear panel of the unit. With the router powered on, use a paperclip to hold the button down for 10-15 seconds.
Release the button and the router will go through its reboot process. Wait about 30 seconds to access the router. The default IP address is 10.0.0.138. When logging in, the
username is ‘Admin’ and the password is ‘Admin’.

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Technical Specifications
Hardware Specifications VDSL2+ Standards
• LAN Interface: Four RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps LAN ports • ITU-T G.992.5 Annex A/L/M
• WAN Interface: One RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps WAN port
• DSL Interface: One RJ11 Internet port VDSL Standards
• Wireless Interface (2.4Ghz): IEEE 802.11b/g/n • ITU-T G.993.2 (VDSL2)
• Wireless Interface (5Ghz): IEEE 802.11a/n/ac • ITU-T G.993.1-2004 (VDSL)
• USB Interface: Two USB 2.0 ports • VDSL2 Bandplan: plan 997, plan 998
• VDSL2 Profile: 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 12a, 12b, 17a
Operating Voltage
• Input: 100~240V (±10%), 47~63Hz DSL Data Transfer Rate
• Output: DC12V, 2A • ADSL2+: downstream: up to 20M / upstream: up to 2M
• ADS2: downstream: up to 100M / upstream: up to 50M
Temperature
• Operating: 41oF~104oF (5oC~40oC) Wireless Operation Frequency Range
• o o o
Non-Operating: -13 F~158 F (-25 C~70 C) o
• IEEE 802.11a: 5150 MHz~5350 MHz
• IEEE 802.11b: 2400 MHz~2483.5 MHz
Humidity • IEEE 802.11g: 2400 MHz~2483.5 MHz
• Operating: 5%~95% non-condensing • IEEE 802.11n: 2400 MHz~2483.5 MHz, 5150 MHz~5350 MHz
• Non-Operating: 5%~95% non-condensing • IEEE 802.11ac: 5150 MHz~5350 MHz

ADSL Standards Wireless Link Data Rate

• Multi-mode • 2.4 GHz: up to 300 Mbps
• Full-rate ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 • 5 GHz: up to 1.3 Gbps
• ITU-T G.992.1 (G.dmt) Annex A/C/I
• ITU-T G.992.2 (G.lite) Annex A/C Antenna Type
• ITU-T G.994.1 (G.hs) • Two Internal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Antennas for 2.4 GHz
• Three Internal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Antennas for 5 GHz
ADSL2 Standards
• ITU-T G.992.3 (G.dmt.bis) Annex A/J/K/L/M Wireless Security
• 64/128bit WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPS (PIN
& PBC), 802.1X RADIUS

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Dimensions & Weight
Certifications • 213 x 173 x 52 mm (8.39 x 6.81 x 2.05 in)
• CE. • 413 grams (0.91 lbs)

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