on networks N300R Manual de usuario
202-11001-01
May 2012
Easy, Reliable & Secure User Manual
N300 WiFi Router
(N300R) User Manual
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May 2012
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Contents
Chapter 1
Configuring Basic Connectivity
Powering On Your Wireless Router.................................................................................1-1
Logging In To Your Wireless Router ..............................................................................1-1
Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard ...........................1-5
Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings ..................................................................1-5
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ....................................................1-10
Chapter 2
Safeguarding Your Network
Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security ........................................................................2-1
Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information ...................................................2-5
Changing Wireless Security Settings .............................................................................2-6
Viewing Basic Wireless Settings ..............................................................................2-6
Configuring WEP Wireless Security .........................................................................2-9
Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security ....................................2-10
Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings ...........................................................................2-12
Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) .........................................................2-13
Push Button Configuration .....................................................................................2-14
Security PIN Entry ..................................................................................................2-15
Configuring the WPS Settings ................................................................................2-17
Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup ..........................2-18
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .............................................................2-19
Changing the Administrator Password .........................................................................2-21
Backing Up Your Configuration ....................................................................................2-22
Live Parental Controls...................................................................................................2-23
Understanding Your Firewall ........................................................................................2-23
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Chapter 3
Restricting Access From Your Network
Content Filtering Overview .............................................................................................3-1
Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................3-1
Blocking Access to Internet Services .............................................................................3-3
Blocking Services by IP Address Range ..................................................................3-5
Scheduling Blocking .......................................................................................................3-5
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ...............................................3-6
Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ..........................................3-7
Chapter 4
Customizing Your Network Settings
Using the LAN IP Setup Options ....................................................................................4-1
Configuring a Device Name .....................................................................................4-2
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ............................................................4-3
Using the Router as a DHCP Server ........................................................................4-4
Using Address Reservation ......................................................................................4-5
Using a Dynamic DNS Service .......................................................................................4-6
Configuring the WAN Setup Options ..............................................................................4-8
Disabling Prt Scan and DoS Protection ....................................................................4-8
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server .............................................................................4-8
Responding to a Ping on the Internet (WAN) Port ...................................................4-9
Ebling IBMP Proxying ...............................................................................................4-9
Setting the MTU Size .............................................................................................4-10
Configuring NAT Filtering .......................................................................................4-10
Configuring Static Routes .............................................................................................4-10
Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS) .......................................................................4-12
Wireless Repeating Function .................................................................................4-13
Setting Up the Base Station ...................................................................................4-14
Setting Up a Repeater Unit ....................................................................................4-15
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Chapter 5
Fine-Tuning Your Network
Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network ............................................................5-1
How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router .............5-2
How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process ....................................5-3
How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process ..................................5-5
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering ...................................................5-6
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ................................................................5-6
Adding a Custom Service .........................................................................................5-7
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry .............................................................5-9
Configuring Port Triggering ..........................................................................................5-10
Using Universal Plug and Play .....................................................................................5-14
Optimizing Wireless Performance ................................................................................5-15
Changing the MTU Size ...............................................................................................5-16
Quality of Service .........................................................................................................5-18
Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications .........................................5-18
Configuring QoS for Internet Access ......................................................................5-18
Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies ...................................5-24
Assessing Your Speed Requirements ...................................................................5-25
Chapter 6
Using Network Monitoring Tools
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ..................................................................6-2
Viewing a List of Attached Devices ................................................................................6-7
Managing the Configuration File .....................................................................................6-7
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration ...........................................................6-8
Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................6-9
Updating the Router Firmware .......................................................................................6-9
Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade Screen ..................................6-10
Updating Manually to New Router Firmware .........................................................6-11
Enabling Remote Management Access .......................................................................6-13
Traffic Meter ..................................................................................................................6-15
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Chapter 7
Troubleshooting
Quick Tips .......................................................................................................................7-1
Troubleshooting Basic Functions ...................................................................................7-2
Login Problems ...............................................................................................................7-4
Checking the Internet Service Connection .....................................................................7-5
Obtaining an Internet IP Address .............................................................................7-5
Troubleshooting PPPoE ...........................................................................................7-6
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ..........................................................................7-7
Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility .....................................................7-7
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................7-8
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................7-9
Problems with Date and Time ........................................................................................7-9
Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections ..............................................................7-10
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ......................................................7-11
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Default Configuration Settings ....................................................................................... A-1
General Specifications ................................................................................................... A-3
Appendix B
Related Documents
Index
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Chapter 1
Configuring Basic Connectivity
This chapter describes the settings for your Internet connection and your wireless local area
network (LAN) connection. This chapter provides further details about connectivity settings, as
well as instructions on how to log in to the router for further configuration.This chapter includes
the following sections:
•“Logging In To Your WiFi Router”
•“Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard” on page 1-5
•“Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings” on page 1-5
•“Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity” on page 1-11
Logging In To Your WiFi Router
When the WiFi router is connected to your network, you can access and configure the router using
your browser.
To access the router:
1. Connect to the WiFi router by typing http://www.routerlogin.com in the address field of your
browser, and then press Enter. A login window displays.
Figure 1-1
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2. Enter admin for the router user name and your password (or the default, password). For
information about how to change the password, see “Changing the Administrator Password”
on page 2-21.
The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you previously cleared the Check
for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box.
Tip: You can connect to the WiFi router by typing either of these URLs in the
address field of your browser, and then pressing Enter:
•http://www.routerlogin.net
•http://www.routerlogin.com
If these URLs do not work, you must type the IP address of the router, for
example, http://www.192.168.1.1.
Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any other user name or
password you might use to log in to your Internet connection.
Figure 1-2
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If the router discovers a newer version of firmware, the message on the left displays when you
log in. If no new firmware is available, the message on the right displays.
To automatically update to the new firmware, click Yes to allow the router to download and
install the new firmware file from On Networks.
When the upload is complete, your router automatically restarts. The update process typically
takes about 1 minute.
3. In the main menu on the left, select Basic Settings under Setup. The Basic Settings screen
displays showing the WiFi router’s home page and suggested default settings.
Figure 1-3
Warning: When uploading firmware to the N300R router, do not interrupt the Web
browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If
the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware.
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If the WiFi router is connected to the Internet, you can select Knowledge Base under Web
Support in the main menu to view support information for the WiFi router.
If you do not click Logout, the WiFi router will wait for 5 minutes after no activity before it
automatically logs you out.
Figure 1-4
Note: If the Check for New Version Upon Log-in check box is selected, the home
page is the Router Upgrade screen. Otherwise, it is the Basic Settings screen.
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