Planet WDRT-1200AC User manual

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Copyright

 2014 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET.

PLANET makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, this company reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution:

To assure continued compliance, (example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference

(2) This Device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN

PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal

Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).

The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal

Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

National Restrictions

This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:

Country Restriction Reason/remark

Bulgaria None

France

General authorization required for outdoor use and public service

Outdoor use limited to 10

Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz mW e.i.r.p. within the band band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current

2454-2483.5 MHz relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012

Italy None

Luxembourg None

Norway Implemented

Russian

Federation

None

If used outside of own premises, general authorization is required

General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum)

This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund

Only for indoor applications

Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.

WEEE Regulations

To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of

WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.

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Revision

User Manua l for PLANET 1200Mbps 802.11ac Dual-Band Wireless Gigabit Router

Model: WDRT-1200AC

Rev: 1.0 (July, 2014)

Part No. EM-WDRT-1 200AC_v1.0 (2081-E50330-000)

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1.

Product Introduction ..................................................................................... 1

1.1

Package Contents ...............................................................................................................1

1.2

Product Description............................................................................................................2

1.3

Product Features.................................................................................................................6

1.4

Product Specifications .......................................................................................................7

Chapter 2.

Hardware Installation .................................................................................. 10

2.1

Hardware Description .......................................................................................................10

2.1.1

Front Panel ............................................................................................................. 11

2.1.2

LED Indications....................................................................................................... 11

2.1.3

Rear Panel..............................................................................................................12

Chapter 3.

Connecting to the Router ........................................................................... 14

3.1

System Requirements ......................................................................................................14

3.2

Installing the Router..........................................................................................................14

Chapter 4.

Quick Installation Guide ............................................................................. 16

4.1

Manual Network Setup - TCP/IP Configuration ..............................................................16

4.1.1

Obtaining an IP Address Automatically...................................................................16

4.1.2

Configuring the IP Address Manually .....................................................................19

4.2

Starting Setup in the Web UI............................................................................................23

Chapter 5.

Configuring the Router ............................................................................... 25

5.1

Running Status..................................................................................................................25

5.1.1

Router Status ..........................................................................................................25

5.1.2

Client List ................................................................................................................27

5.2

Setup Wizard......................................................................................................................28

5.3

Network Setup ...................................................................................................................33

5.3.1

LAN Setup ..............................................................................................................33

5.3.2

WAN Setup .............................................................................................................34

5.4

Wireless Setup ..................................................................................................................41

5.4.1

Basic Setup.............................................................................................................41

5.4.2

WPS Setup .............................................................................................................45

5.4.3

Guest Network ........................................................................................................46

5.4.4

Advanced Setup .....................................................................................................47

5.4.5

Repeater Function ..................................................................................................50

5.5

Media Features ..................................................................................................................52

5.5.1

Samba Setup ..........................................................................................................52

5.5.2

FTP Setup...............................................................................................................54

5.5.3

HTTP Access Storage.............................................................................................56

IV

5.5.4

DLNA ......................................................................................................................56

5.5.5

QoS Setup ..............................................................................................................56

5.6

Advanced Setup ................................................................................................................60

5.6.1

UPnP Setup ............................................................................................................60

5.6.2

Virtual Servers ........................................................................................................62

5.6.3

DDNS......................................................................................................................63

5.6.4

Static Routes...........................................................................................................64

5.6.5

Port Triggering ........................................................................................................65

5.7

Security Options ...............................................................................................................67

5.7.1

Parental Control......................................................................................................67

5.7.2

WAN Setup .............................................................................................................68

5.7.3

Block Sites ..............................................................................................................69

5.7.4

MAC Address Filtering ............................................................................................70

5.8

Utilities ...............................................................................................................................71

5.8.1

Router Reboot ........................................................................................................71

5.8.2

Backup Setup .........................................................................................................71

5.8.3

Firmware Update ....................................................................................................72

5.8.4

System Log.............................................................................................................73

5.8.5

E-mail......................................................................................................................73

5.8.6

System Settings......................................................................................................76

5.8.7

Self Healing ............................................................................................................79

5.9

Downloader........................................................................................................................80

Chapter 6.

Quick Connection to a Wireless Network ................................................. 82

6.1

Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration)...................................................................82

6.2

Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig).......................................................................................84

6.3

Mac OS X 10.x....................................................................................................................86

6.4

iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad ...............................................................................................88

Appendix A: Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 91

Appendix B: PLANET DDNS .............................................................................................. 93

Appendix C: Specifications................................................................................................ 95

Appendix D: Glossary ........................................................................................................ 98

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User Manual of WDRT-1200AC

Chapter 1. Product Introduction

1.1 Package Contents

Thank you for choosing PLANET WDRT-1200AC. Before installing the router, please verify the contents inside the package box.

WDRT-1200AC Wireless Router Quick Installation Guide

Power Adapter Ethernet Cable

RJ-45 Cable

12V/2A DC output

100~240V AC input

If there is any item missing or damaged, please contact the seller immediately.

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1.2 Product Description

Brand-new 11ac Wireless Technology for Incredibly 1200Mbps High-Speed Connection

The WDRT-1200AC supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual band standard technology; therefore, it can provide the wireless speed up to 300 + 867Mbps which is 16X faster than the 11a access point at 5GHz frequency and

5.5X faster than the 11g access point at 2.4GHz frequency. Compared with general wireless routers, the

WDRT-1200AC offers faster transmission speed and more convenient method to enable or disable wireless signal.

300Mbps

150Mbps 173Mbps

54Mbps

2.4GHz

+

54Mbps

5GHz

400Mbps

867Mbps

WDRT-1200AC Data Transmission Rates

2.4G & 5G Simultaneous Dual Band Wireless Connectivity

Since there are more and more wireless applications and electric devices using the radio frequency of 2.4GHz, the wireless channel of 2.4GHz has been already too crowded for clients to enjoy the high-speed wireless connection. In order to avoid the wireless interference between each other, PLANET WDRT-1200AC provides users with the radio frequency of 5GHz for watching HD videos or playing online games additionally. At the same time, it enables other users to still surf the Internet via the original radio frequency of 2.4 GHz. The

WDRT-1200AC is just like two totally independent access points in one device for you.

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11ac Innovations Bring Excellent Data Link Speed

The WDRT-1200AC has a built-in high power amplifier and 4 highly-sensitive antennas which provide stronger signal and excellent coverage even in the wide-ranging or bad environment. With adjustable transmit power option, the administrator can flexibly reduce or increase the output power for various environments, thus reducing interference to achieve maximum performance. To provide extremely high-speed user experience, the

WDRT-1200AC adopts IEEE 802.11ac technology to extend the 802.11n 40MHz channel binding to 80MHz and the implementation of 256-QAM modulation where higher transmission/receiving rates go up to 867Mbps in the

5GHz less interference frequency band. In addition, the WDRT-1200AC is equipped with gigabit LAN port to eliminate the restriction of 100Mbps Fast Ethernet wired connection to let users fully enjoy the high speed provided by wireless. The IEEE 802.11ac also optimizes MU-MIMO (Multi-User MIMO) mechanism to serve multiple devices simultaneously.

40MHz 11n Channel Width

64QAM 11n Modulation

100

Wider Channel Width

80MHz 11ac Channel Width

More Complex Modulation

256QAM 11ac Modulation

Higher Speed Limit

1000Mbps Ethernet

1000

100Mbps Ethernet

Optimized MIMO Usage

11n SU-MIMO System

11ac MU-MIMO System

Go faster in wired & wireless

Take Advantage of 11ac to Optimize Data Link Speed

Full Support of Wireless Security Encryption

To secure the wireless communication, the WDRT-1200AC supports up-to-date encryption technology, WPA /

WPA2 and WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK with TKIP/AES. The WDRT-1200AC supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) configuration with PBC/PIN methods to simplify the wireless security settings. By just clicking the WPS button, the secure connection between the wireless AP and wireless client will be built immediately.

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STEP 1

WPS

Click

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

Quick & Easy Wireless Connection


STEP 2 STEP 3

Connected

Press

Powerful Firewall and Complete Access Control Functions

The WDRT-1200AC supports NAT function allowing multiple users to access Internet via a single legal IP. It also provides Virtual Server for the specific LAN PC to act as an application server and offer certain service to the clients on the Internet. In addition, the powerful firewall protects your Intranet clients from unauthorized accesses and various kinds of DoS attacks from the Internet. In the aspect of firewall, the WDRT-1200AC supplies MAC-based access control to prevent possible hackers attack.

Easy Setup for Multiple Wireless Modes

The WDRT-1200AC supports multiple wireless modes including AP, and Repeater, for different network applications. Furthermore, with the built-in Quick Setup function, users can configure the WDRT-1200AC easily and quickly through a couple of simple steps. It is so easy to apply the WDRT-1200AC to the existing wired network. The WDRT-1200AC definitely provides a total network solution for the home and the SOHO users.

Router Mode

Internet

001101010

Cable/xDSL

Modem

WAN

N

WDRT-1200AC

Internet Repeater Mode

N

Smart Phone

N

Laptop

Internet

N

Laptop

N

N

WDRT-1200AC

N

LAN

N

WDRT-1200AC

N

Laptop

Tablet

N

AP/Client Link

N

Universal Repeater

Home DLNA Media Server over USB File Sharing

The WDRT-1200AC has one built-in USB port which can be connected to an external USB storage devices for file sharing. Moreover, the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compliant media server feature allows multimedia contents, such as stream videos, music and photos, to be easily shared among Smart TVs, tablets, mobile phones and laptops on a home network. Thus, all clients on the network can share mass storage through the WDRT-1200AC without complicated network configuration. Via the USB port, it also can output 5V DC power to charge any USB compliant devices.

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1.3 Product Features



IEEE Compliant Wireless LAN & Wired LAN

 Compliant with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual-band (2.4G&5G) wireless technology capable up to

300+867Mbps data rate

 Auto MDI/MDI-X supported



Fixed-network Broadband Router

 Supported WAN connection types: DHCP / Static IP / PPPoE / PPTP / L2TP

 Supports Dynamic DNS and DHCP Server



Secure Network Connection

 Supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

 Advanced security: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES encryption)

 Supports NAT firewall, Port / URL-based access control and MAC address filtering

 Support Dual-SSID to allow users to access different networks through a single AP



Advanced Networking Function for Specific Application

 Supports Bandwidth Control (QoS) based on different local IP addresses

 Supports NTP, Virtual Server, UPnP, and DMZ for various networking applications



Easy Installation & Management

 User-friendly, Web-based UI with On-line Help

 Remote Management allows configuration from a remote site

 System status monitoring includes DHCP Client List and System Log

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1.4 Product Specifications

Product

WDRT-1200AC

1200Mbps 802.11ac Dual-Band Wireless Gigabit Router

Hardware Specifications

Interface

Antenna

Button

LED Indicators

Modulation Type

Data Rates

Channel

Channel Width

RF Power / EIRP

WAN Port: 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port

LAN Port:

4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 ports

(LAN1~4)

USB Port: 1 x USB 3.0, Type A, 5V 900mA

Gain:

2.4GHz : 2 x 1.8dBi Internal Antenna

5GHz: 2 x 3.8dBi Internal Antenna

1 x Reset button (Press for about 10 seconds to reset the device to factory default.)

1 x WPS button (Press for 1 second to activate WPS function.)

PWR x 1

WLAN (2.4GHz & 5GHz) x 2

WAN x 1

WPS x 1

Material

Plastic

Dimensions (H x W x D)

192x 115 x 90 mm (H x W x D)

Weight

Power Requirements

308g

12V DC, 2A

Power Consumption

12W maximum

Wireless Interface Specifications

Standard

Frequency Band

Compliant with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

DSSS(DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK)

OFDM(BPSK/QPSK/16QAM/64QAM)

MIMO

2.4GHz up to 300Mbps

5GHz up to 867Mbps

2.4GHz

America / FCC: 2.412~2.462GHz (11 Channels)

Europe / ETSI: 2.412~2.472GHz (13 Channels)

Japan / TELEC: 2.412~2.484GHz (14 Channels)

5GHz

5.180-5.240GHz, 5.745-5.825GHz (Up to 9 channels)

The actual channels in application will vary depending on the regulation in different regions and countries.

20/40/80 MHz

2.4GHz:

11b: 17±1.5dBm

11g: 14±1.5dBm

11n: 14±1.5dBm

5GHz:

11a: 14±1.5dBm

11n: 14±1.5dBm

11ac: 13±1.5dBm

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Receive Sensitivity

2.4GHz

11b (11Mbps): -79dBm

11g (54Mbps): -70dBm

11n (20M)mode: -67dBm


5GHz

11a: -70dBm



11ac (20M)mode: -57dBm

11ac(40M)mode: -54dBm


Wireless Management Features

Wireless Modes

Encryption Security

Wireless Security

Wireless Advanced

Max. Supported Clients

AP/ Router

WDS Repeater

WEP (64/128-bit)

WPA / WPA2

WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK encryption

Provides Wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List) filtering

Wireless MAC address filtering

Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup )

Supports Dual-SSID (2.4G & 5G)

Wired: 64

Wireless: 32

Router Features

Internet Connection

Type

Firewall

LAN

USB Sharing

System Management

OS Compatibility

Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting the following internet accesses:

 DHCP



Static IP



PPPoE

 PPTP



L2TP

NAT firewall, SPI firewall

Built-in NAT server which supports Virtual Server, and DMZ

Built-in firewall with URL filtering, and MAC address filtering

Built-in DHCP server supporting static IP address distribution

Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS

Supports Packets Statistics

Session Number: Max. 7776

Samba

FTP Server

DLNA Media Server

Web-based (HTTP) management interface

Remote management (WAN Access Control)

SNTP time synchronization

System Log

Windows 7

Windows Vista

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Standards Conformance

Windows XP

Mac OS X 10.4 and higher

IEEE Standards

Other Protocols and

Standards

Regulatory

Environments

IEEE 802.11ac

IEEE 802.11n

IEEE 802.11a

IEEE 802.11g

IEEE 802.11b

IEEE 802.11i

IEEE 802.3 10Base-T

IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX

IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T

CSMA/CA, CSMA/CD, TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, PPPoE, SNTP

CE, RoHS, WEEE

Temperature

Humidity

Operating: 0 ~ 45 degrees C

Storage: -40 ~ 70 degrees C

Operating: 10 ~ 90% (non-condensing)

Storage: 5 ~ 90% (non-condensing)

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Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

Please follow the instructions below to connect the WDRT-1200AC to the existing network devices and your computers.

2.1 Hardware Description



Dimensions: 192x 115 x 90 mm (W x D x H)

 Diagram :

Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2

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2.1.1 Front Panel

The front panel provides a simple interface monitoring the router. Figure 2-3 shows the front panel of the

WDRT-1200AC.

Front Panel

Figure 2-3 WDRT-1200AC Front Panel

2.1.2 LED Indications

The LEDs on the front panel indicate instant status of port links, wireless data activity and system power, and help monitor and troubleshoot when needed. Figure 2-3 and Table 2-1 show the LED indications of the Wireless

Router.

PWR

LED STATE FUNCTION

2.4GHz

5GHz

WAN

On

Flash

Off

On

Flash

Off

On

The 2.4GHz Wi-Fi is activated.

Device is transmitting data wirelessly over 2.4GHz.

The 2.4GHz Wi-Fi is disabled.

The 5GHz Wi-Fi is activated.

Device is transmitting data wirelessly over 5GHz.

The 5GHz Wi-Fi is disabled.

Link is established.

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WPS

USB

Flash

Off

On

Flash

Off

On

Flash

Off

Packets are transmitting or receiving.

WAN port is not connected.

WPS is under progress.

Data is being transmitted.

WPS is disabled.

USB connection is established.

Data is being transmitted.

USB connection is not established.


Table 2-1 LED Indications

2.1.3 Rear Panel

The rear panel provides the physical connectors connected to the power adapter and any other network device.

Figure 2-4 shows the rear panel of the WDRT-1200AC.

Rear Panel

Figure 2-4 Rear Panel of the WDRT-1200AC

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Interface

WPS

Reset

WAN

LAN1-4

Power


Description

Press the Reset button gently for 1 second and then release it. The system starts the WPS connection.

Press the Reset button gently for 10 seconds and then release it. The system restores to the factory default settings

Connect to the Cable/xDSL Modem or the Ethernet

Connect to the user’s PC or network devices

Connect to the power adapter provided in the package

Table 2-2 Interface Indications

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Chapter 3. Connecting to the Router

3.1 System Requirements











Broadband Internet Access Service (Cable/xDSL/Ethernet connection)

One Cable/xDSL Modem that has an RJ45 connector (not necessary if the Router is connected directly to the Ethernet.)

PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors

PC subscribers use Windows 98/ME, NT4.0, 2000/XP, Windows Vista / Win 7, MAC OS 9 or later, or

Linux, UNIX or other platforms compatible with TCP/IP protocols

The above PC is installed with a Web browser

1. The Router in the following instructions means PLANET WDRT-1200AC.

2. It is recommended to use Internet Explore 7.0 or above to access the Router.

3.2 Installing the Router

Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the broadband service successfully at this moment. If there is any problem, please contact your local ISP. After that, please install the

Router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry.

Step 1. Power off your PC, Cable/xDSL Modem and the Router.

Step 2. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually at the center of your wireless network.

Step 3. Connect the PC or Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports of the Router with Ethernet cable, shown in

Figure 3-1 .

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Figure 3-1 Hardware Installation of the WDRT-1200AC Wireless Router

Step 4. Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. Then power on the Router.

Step 5. Power on your PC and Cable/xDSL Modem.

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Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide

This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your Wireless Router using Quick Setup within minutes.

A computer with wired Ethernet connection to the Wireless Router is required for the first-time configuration.

4.1 Manual Network Setup - TCP/IP Configuration

The default IP address of the Wireless Router is

192.168.1.1

and the default Subnet Mask is

255.255.255.0

.

These values can be changed as you desire in the web UI of the Wireless Router. In this section, we use all the default values for description.

Whether the Wireless Router is configured via wired or wireless connection, the PC needs to be assigned an IP address first. Before you connect the local PC to the Wireless Router via wired or wireless connection, please configure the IP address for your PC in the following two ways first.



Obtaining an IP address automatically



Configuring the IP address manually

In the following sections, we’ll introduce how to install and configure the TCP/IP correctly in Windows 7. And the procedures in other operating systems are similar. First, make sure your Ethernet Adapter is working, and refer to the Ethernet adapter’s manual if needed.

4.1.1 Obtaining an IP Address Automatically

Summary:

1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC.

2. Then the Wireless Router built-in DHCP server will assign IP address to the PC automatically.

If you are sure the DHCP server of Wireless Router is enabled (the default setting of Router Mode ), you can set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC. And then the Wireless

Router built-in DHCP server will assign an IP address to the PC automatically.

1. Installing TCP/IP Component

1) On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Control Panel, and then click it.

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2) Under the Network and Internet icon, click on the View network status and tasks. And then click

Change adapter settings.

Figure 4-1 Change Adapter Settings

3) Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection, and select Properties in the appearing window.

Figure 4-2 Network Connection Properties

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4) In the prompt window shown below, double-click on the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

Figure 4-3 TCP/IP Setting

5) Choose Obtain an IP address automatically, and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown in the figure below. Then click OK to save your settings.

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Figure 4-4 Obtain an IP Address Automatically

4.1.2 Configuring the IP Address Manually

Summary:

 Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC.

 Configure the network parameters. The IP address is

192.168.1.xxx

("xxx" is any number from 2 to

254), Subnet Mask is

255.255.255.0

, and Gateway is

192.168.1.1

(The Router's default IP address)

If you are sure the DHCP server of Wireless Router is disabled (the default setting of AP Mode and Client Mode ), you can configure the IP address manually. The IP address of your PC should be 192.168.1.xxx (the same subnet of the IP address of the Wireless Router, and "xxx" is any number from 2 to 254), Subnet Mask is

255.255.255.0, and the Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The default IP address of the Wireless Router)

1) Continue the settings from the last figure. Select Use the following IP address radio button.

2) If the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router is 192.168.1.1, enter IP address 192.168.1.x (x is from 2 to

254), and Subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

3) Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router (the default IP is 192.168.1.1) into the default gateway field.

4) Select Use the following DNS server addresses radio button. In the preferred DNS Server field, you can enter the DNS server IP address provided by your local ISP. Then click OK to save your settings.

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Figure 4-5 IP and DNS Server Addresses

Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your

PC and the Router. The following example is in Windows 7 OS. Please follow the steps below:

Figure 4-6

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3. Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter.

 If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-7 , it means the connection between your PC and the

Router has been established well.

Figure 4-7 Successful Ping Command

 If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-8 , it means the connection between your PC and the

Router has failed.

Figure 4-8 Failed Ping Command

If the address is 0.0.0.0, 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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If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254.

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4.2 Starting Setup in the Web UI

It is easy to configure and manage the WDRT-1200AC with the web browser.

Step 1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and enter the default IP address http://192.168.1.1

in the web address field of the browser.

Figure 4-9 Login the Router

After a moment, a login window will appear. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key.

Figure 4-10 Login Window

Default IP Address: 192.168.1.1

Default User Name: admin

Default Password: admin

If the above screen does not pop up, it may mean that your web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.

After entering the user name and password, the Wizard Setup page screen appears as Figure 4-11.

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Figure 4-11 WDRT-1200AC Web UI Screenshot

Step 2. Choose “Yes” and the Smart Wizard will try to detect the connection type. Or you can configure the router by yourself.

Figure 4-12 Configure the WAN setting.

Step 3. Please enter the Security key. Then click Take me to the Internet button to check if the configuration takes effect.

Figure 4-13 Take me to the Internet

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Chapter 5. Configuring the Router

This chapter delivers a detailed presentation of router’s functions and features under 9 main menus below, allowing you to manage the router with ease.

Figure 5-1 Router’s Functions

During operation, if you are not clear about a certain feature, you can simply check the Help page to read all the related helpful information.

5.1 Running Status

5.1.1 Router Status

On this page, you can view information about the current running status of the WDRT-1200AC, including WAN interface, LAN interface, wireless interface settings and status, and firmware version information.

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Figure 5-1-1 Router Status

The page includes the following information:

Object

 Hardware Version:

Description

The router model.

 Firmware Version:

 Internet Port:

This is the current software the router is using. This will change if you upgrade your router.

These are the current settings that you set in the Setup Wizard or

Basic Settings screens.

 MAC Address:

The physical address of the router, as seen from the Internet.

 IP Address:

The current Internet IP address. If assigned dynamically, and no

Internet connection exists, this will be blank or 0.0.0.0.

 Internet Access Mode:

Indicate either DHCP, PPPoE or Fixed IP.

 IP Subnet Mask: The subnet mask associated with the Internet IP address.

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 Domain Name Server:

 LAN Port:


 IP Address:

 IP Subnet Mask:

Displays the address of the current DNS.

These are the current settings, as set in the LAN IP Setup screen.

The physical address of the router, as seen from the LAN.

The LAN IP address of the router.

 DHCP Server:

 Wireless Port:

The subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address.

Indicates if the router is acting as a DHCP server for devices on your LAN.

These are the current settings, as set in the Wireless Settings screen.

SSID of the router.

The location (country).

 Name (SSID):

 Region:

 Channel:

 Mode:

 Wireless Radio:

 Broadcast Name:

The current channel in use.

Indicates the current mode (802.11b 、 802.11g 、 802.11n 、

802.11b/g/n、802.11a、802.11a/n/ac).

Indicates if the access point feature of the router is enabled or not. If not enabled, the Wireless LED on the front panel is off.

Indicates if the router is broadcasting its SSID.

 Wireless Isolation: Indicates if wireless isolation is enabled.

 Wi-Fi Protected Setup:

Indicates if the router's wireless settings are configured.

 Wireless Security Mode: The current security mode in use.

Click Show Statistics to see router performance statistics such as the number of packets sent and the number of packets received for each port.

5.1.2 Client List

This page shows the IP addresses, host names and MAC addresses of all the PCs in your network

Figure 5-1-2 Client List

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5.2 Setup Wizard

“Setup Wizard” includes the following steps. Click Next for configuration. Below explains, in details, each such feature.

Figure 5-2-1 Setup Wizard Page Screenshot

Or you can choose No. I want to configure the router myself.

Figure 5-2-2 Self-configuration of the Router

The page includes the following fields:

Object

 DHCP:

Description

Select this option to let router obtain IP settings automatically from your ISP, if your ISP does not give you any IP information or

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 Static IP Address:

 PPPoE: account information. You don’t need to configure any settings for this connection.

If your ISP offers you static IP Internet connection type, select

“Static IP" from corresponding drop-down menu and then enter IP address, subnet mask, primary DNS and secondary DNS information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields.

Select PPPoE, if your ISP is using a PPPoE connection and provide you with PPPoE user name and password info.

WAN IP, whether obtained automatically or specified manually, should NOT be on the same IP net segment as the LAN IP; otherwise, the router will not work properly. In case of emergency, press the hardware "Reset" button.



DHCP

Select this option to let the router obtain IP settings automatically from your ISP, if your ISP does not give you any IP information or account information. You don’t need to configure any settings for this connection.

Figure 5-2-3

DO NOT

change the factory default MTU value unless necessary as an improper

MTU value may degrade your network performance or even lead to network malfunction.

 Static IP Address

If your ISP offers you static IP Internet connection type, select “Static IP" from corresponding drop-down menu and then enter IP address, subnet mask, primary DNS and secondary DNS information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields.

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Figure 5-2-4 Setup Wizard


Object

 IP Address:

Description

Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP. Inquire your ISP if you are not clear.


Enter WAN Subnet Mask provided by your ISP.

 Gateway IP

Address:

 Primary DNS:

Enter the WAN Gateway address provided by your ISP.

Enter the necessary DNS address provided by your ISP.

 Secondary DNS:

Enter the other DNS address if your ISP provides you with 2 such addresses, and it is optional.

DO NOT





PPPoE

Select PPPoE, if your ISP is using a PPPoE connection and provide you with PPPoE user name and password info.

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Figure 5-2-5


Object

 Login:

 Password:

Description

Enter the User Name provided by your ISP.

Enter the password provided by your ISP.

DO NOT



After configuring the WAN type, enter a network key of 8 to 63 characters, including spaces and symbol or 64

Hex (O~F) only for Wireless LAN.


Click Take me to the Internet to start surfing on the Internet

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5.3 Network Setup

5.3.1 LAN Setup

Click “Network Setup”  “LAN Setup” and the following page will be displayed.

Figure 5-3-1 LAN Setup


Object

 IP Address:

Description

Router’s LAN IP.

The default is 192.168.1.1. You can change it according to your needs.

 Subnet Mask:

 Use Router as DHCP

Server:

Router’s LAN subnet mask.

If it is selected, the router serves as the DHCP server and automatically assigns IP addresses for all computers in the LAN.

 IP Pool Starting Address:

The start IP address of all the available successive IPs.

 IP Pool Ending Address:

The end IP address of all the available successive IPs.

 Lease Time:

 Local Domain Name:

Select the time for using one assigned IP from the dropdown list.

After the lease time, the AP automatically assigns new IP addresses to all connected computers.

Set the domain name of the server.

 Address Reservation:

Select Add to enable DHCP Reserved Address service.

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If you change the device’s LAN IP address, you must enter the new one in your browser to get back to the web-based configuration utility. And LAN PCs’ gateway must be set to this new IP for successful Internet connection.

5.3.2 WAN Setup

On this page, you can configure the parameters of the WAN interface.

If you have installed PPP software such as WinPoET (from Earthlink) or Enternet

(from PacBell), then you have PPPoE. Select Yes. After selecting Yes and configuring your router, you will not need to run the PPP software on your PC to connect to the Internet.

Figure 5-3-2 WAN Setup

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 DHCP

Choose “Get Dynamically From ISP” and the router will automatically obtain IP addresses, subnet masks and gateway addresses from your ISP.

Figure 5-3-3 DHCP

 Static IP

If your ISP offers you static IP Internet connection type, select “Use Static IP Address" and then enter IP address, subnet mask, primary DNS and secondary DNS information provided by your ISP in the corresponding fields.

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Figure 5-3-4 Static IP

Object

 IP Address:

Description

Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP. Inquire your ISP if you are not clear.

Enter WAN Subnet Mask provided by your ISP.


 Gateway IP Address: Enter the WAN Gateway address provided by your ISP.

 Primary DNS:

 Secondary DNS:



 PPPoE

Step 1. Select “Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login?” the option based on the type of account you have with your ISP. If you need to enter login information every time you connect to the Internet or you have a PPPoE account with your ISP, select Yes. Otherwise, select No.

Step 2. Choose “Yes” and you can select PPPoE, PPTP or L2TP.

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Step 3. Select PPPoE, if your ISP is using a PPPoE connection and provide you with PPPoE user name and password info.


Object

 Login:

 Password:

 Service Name:

 Connection Mode:

 Idle Timeout

Description

Enter the User Name provided by your ISP.


Type the name of this router.

Select “Always On” or “Dial On Demand”.

If you select “Dial On Demand”, you can configure the time which is auto disconnecting to ISP.

The maximum transmission unit. You can keep it as default.

 MTU:

 Primary DNS Address:

 Secondary DNS Address:



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 PPTP

The Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a method for implementing virtual private networks (VPN).

Object

 Login:

 Password:


 Connection Mode:


 MTU:

 My IP Address:

Figure 5-3-6 PPTP

Description

Enter the user name provided by your ISP.



Select “Always On” or “Dial On Demand”.



Enter the IP Address.

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 Server Address:

Enter the subnet mask.

Enter the Domain Name Server (DNS) address.

 Gateway IP Address:

Enter the gateway address provided by your ISP.

 Primary DNS Address:

 Secondary DNS Address:



 L2TP

Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a tunneling protocol used to support virtual private networks (VPN) or as part of the delivery of services by ISPs.

Figure 5-3-8 L2TP

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Object

 Login:

 Password:


Description


Enter the user name provided by your ISP.



 Server Address:

 Gateway IP

Address:

 Primary DNS

Address:

 Secondary DNS

Address:


 Connection Mode: Select “Always On” or “Dial On Demand”.



 MTU:


 My IP Address:

Enter the IP Address.

Enter the subnet mask.

Enter the Domain Name Server (DNS) address.

Enter the gateway address provided by your ISP.



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5.4 Wireless Setup

Click Wireless Setup on the left pane and its submenu comes out. In this section, you can configure the wireless network of 2.4G and 5G.

5.4.1 Basic Setup

On the coming page, you can configure the basic wireless parameters of 2.4G and 5G.

Figure 5-4-1 Basic Setup




2.4GHz Basic Setup

Object

 Adapter:

 Region:

 Enable Wireless

Description

Choose 2.4G or 5G.

You may select the country close to you.

You may choose to enable or disable Wireless function.

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Network:

 Enable SSID

Broadcast:

You may choose to enable or disable SSID broadcast. When it is enabled, the router SSID will be broadcast in the wireless network, so that it can be scanned by wireless clients and they can join the wireless network with this SSID.


Isolation:

Enable or disable Wireless Isolation function.

 SSID:

Set a name (SSID) for your wireless network. The ID of the wireless network. User can access the wireless network through it only. However, if you switch to Client Mode, this field becomes the SSID of the AP you want to connect with.

Default: WDRT-1200AC_2.4G

Set the wireless mode to which you need. Default is “802.11b/g/n”. It is strongly recommended that you set the Band to “802.11b/g/n”, and all of

802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the

WDRT-1200AC.

 Wireless Mode:



802.11b: 802.11b mode, rate is up to 11Mbps



802.11g: 802.11g mode, rate is up to 54Mbps



802.11n: 802.11n mode, rate is up to 300Mbps(2T2R)

 802.11b/g/n: 802.11b/g/n mode, rate is up to 11Mbps, 54Mbps, or

300Mbps

For an optimal wireless performance, you may select the least

 Wireless Channel: interferential channel. It is advisable that you select an unused channel or

“Auto” to let device detect and select the best possible channel for your wireless network to operate on from the drop-down list.

 Extension Channel:

The extension Channel is over or under the primary Channel.

 Bandwidth:

Select a proper channel bandwidth to enhance wireless performance.

When there are 11b/g and 11n wireless clients, please select the 802.11n mode of 20/40M frequency band.

 Protected Mode:

Protected mode is used when lots of 802.11b traffic is nearby.

 802.11e/WMM QoS:

Enable or disable QoS features.

 Security Options:

Select the security mode from the Security Options dropdown list. There are 5 options in the Security Mode dropdown list:

 None,

 WEP



WPA-PSK[TKIP]



WPA2-PSK[AES]

 WPA-PSK[TKIP] + WPA2-PSK[AES]

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

5GHz Basic Setup


Figure 5-4-2 Basic Setup


Object

 Adapter:

 Region:


Network:

 Enable SSID

Broadcast:


Isolation:

Description

Choose 2.4G or 5G.

You may select the country close to you.

You may choose to enable or disable Wireless function.

You may choose to enable or disable SSID broadcast. When it is enabled, the router SSID will be broadcast in the wireless network, so that it can be scanned by wireless clients and they can join the wireless network with this SSID.


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 SSID:


Set a name (SSID) for your wireless network. The ID of the wireless network. User can access the wireless network through it only.

However, if you switch to Client Mode, this field becomes the SSID of the AP you want to connect with.

Default: WDRT-1200AC_5G

Set the wireless mode to which you need. Default is “802.11a/n/ac”. It is strongly recommended that you set the Band to “802.11a/n/ac”, and all of 802.11a, 802.11n, and 802.11ac wireless stations can connect to the WDRT-1200AC.

 Wireless Mode:

 Wireless Channel:

 Bandwidth:

 802.11a: 802.11a mode, rate is up to 54Mbps

 802.11n: 802.11n mode, rate is up to 300Mbps(2T2R)

 802.11a/n/ac: 802.11a/n/ac mode, rate is up to 867Mbps

For an optimal wireless performance, you may select the least interferential channel. It is advisable that you select an unused channel or

“Auto” to let device detect and select the best possible channel for your wireless network to operate on from the drop-down list.

Select a proper channel bandwidth to enhance wireless performance.

When there is 11a/n/ac, please select 20/40/80MHz frequency band.

Protected mode is used when lots of 802.11b traffic is nearby.

 Protected Mode:

 802.11e/WMM QoS:

Enable or disable QoS features.


Select the security mode from the Security Options dropdown list.

There are 5 options in the Security Mode dropdown list:



None

 WEP



WPA-PSK[TKIP]



WPA2-PSK[AES]

 WPA-PSK[TKIP]+WPA2-PSK[AES]

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5.4.2 WPS Setup

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is designed to ease setup of security Wi-Fi networks and subsequently network management. The WPS enables the PC with WPS function to connect to the wireless network of the AP without setting any parameters, such as SSID, security mode, or password.

STEP 1

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

Quick & Easy Wireless Connection

STEP 2 STEP 3

Connected

WPS

Click

Press

Simply enter a PIN code or press the software PBC button or hardware WPS button (if any) and a secure wireless connection is established.



PINΚTo use this option, you must know the PIN code from the wireless client and enter it in corresponding field on your device while using the same PIN code on client side for such connection.



PBC: If you press the hardware WPS button on the device, it means that PBC encryption method is successfully enabled. And an authentication will be performed between your router and the

WPS/PBC-enabled wireless client device during this time; if it succeeds, the wireless client device connects to your device. Repeat steps mentioned above if you want to connect more wireless client devices to the device.

Choose Wireless Setup > WPS Setup and the following page appears.

Figure 5-4-3 WPS Setup

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Object Description

 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Enable or disable WPS function.

 WPS hardware button:

Enable or disable WPS hardware button.

The WPS encryption can be implemented only between your Router and another

WPS-capable device.

5.4.3 Guest Network

By enabling this function, a guest may access the Internet at your home without knowing your wireless password.


Figure 5-4-4 Guest Network

Object

 Enable Guest Network:

 Enable SSID Broadcast:

Description

Enable or disable Guest Network.

You may choose to enable or disable SSID broadcast. When it is enabled, the router SSID will be broadcast in the wireless network, so that it can be scanned by wireless clients and they can join the

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wireless network with this SSID.


Isolation:


 Enable Broadcom WMF:

When this function is enabled, wireless multicast will be more fluent.

 Guest Wireless Network

Name (SSID):

Set a name (SSID) for your wireless network. User can access the wireless network through it only. However, if you switch to Client

Mode, this field becomes the SSID of the AP you want to connect with.

Select the security mode from the Security Options dropdown list.

There are 5 options in the Security Mode dropdown list:




None



WEP



WPA-PSK[TKIP]



WPA2-PSK[AES]

 WPA-PSK[TKIP]+WPA2-PSK[AES]

5.4.4 Advanced Setup

On this page, you can configure the 2.4G and 5G wireless advanced parameters. It is recommended to use the default parameters.

Figure 5-4-5 Advanced Setup

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Object

 Adapter:

 Enable Broadcom

WMF:

Description

Choose 2.4G or 5G.

When this function is enabled, wireless multicast will be more fluent.

 Enable Broadcom

Xpress Technology:

Xpress Technology is a proprietary frame bursting technology that improves throughput by repackaging data so that more data can be sent in each frame.

 Enable PHY

Watchdog:

The output power will be more precise if it is enabled.

 Fragmentation

Length (256-2346):

 CTS/RTS Threshold

(1-2347)

 Preamble Mode:

 Transmit Power

Control:

A data packet that exceeds this value in length will be divided into multiple packets. The number of packets influences wireless network performance. Avoid setting this value low. Default at 2346.

When the length of a data packet exceeds this value, the router will send an RTS frame to the destination wireless node, and the latter will reply with a CTS frame, and thus they are ready to communicate.

The default value is 2347.

The preamble defines the length of CRC in wireless device communication. It is defined by the 802.11b High Rate/DSSS PHY. A short preamble adopts a 56-bit synchronization field, and is suitable for a high-traffic network.

A long preamble is mainly for improving the efficiency of a wireless network on real-time applications like streaming video and VoIP telephone.

Set the transmit power of router.

The default is 100%.

Click Setup Access List and the following page will be displayed.

Figure 5-4-6 Access List Setup

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Object

 Turn Access

Control On:

 Add:

Description

After enabling this function, you can limit wireless NIC from accessing the router based on their MAC addresses.

 Edit:

 Delete:

Click it to add a wireless NIC.

Select a wireless NIC and click this button to edit its name or MAC address.

Select a wireless NIC and click this button to delete it.

Click Add and the following page will be displayed.

Figure 5-4-7 Wireless Card Access Setup


Object

 Available Wireless

Cards:

 Device Name:

Description

All available wireless NICs and their MAC addresses are listed here.


You can define a name for the wireless NIC.

Input the physical address of a wireless NIC. A MAC address is a

12-character string.

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5.4.5 Repeater Function

To do this, you must set these APs in the same channel and set MAC address of other APs which you want to communicate with in the table and then enable the WDS.

Click Wireless Setup  Repeater Function and the following page will be displayed.

Figure 5-4-8 Wireless Repeater

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Object

 Adapter:


Repeating Function:

Description

Choose 2.4G or 5G.

While enabling this function, the wireless channel cannot be set to Auto

 Disable Wireless

Clients Association:

When this function is enabled, clients cannot access the LAN

 Wireless Repeater:

 Repeater IP Address:

In this mode, the router communicates with the central base station as a repeater.

Input an IP address for the repeater. It should be in the same network segment as the central base station.

 Basic Station MAC

Address:

 Wireless Basic

Station:

 Repeater MAC

Address 1~4:

Input the physical address of the central base station.

In this mode, the router communicates with a repeater as the central base station. Maximum of 4 repeaters can be added.

Input the physical addresses of repeaters.

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5.5 Media Features

The WDRT-1200AC has one built-in USB port which can be connected to a USB printer or external USB storage devices for file sharing. Moreover, the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compliant media server feature allows multimedia contents, such as stream videos, music and photos, to be easily shared among Smart TVs, tablets, mobile phones and laptops on a home network. Thus, all clients on the network can share mass storage through the WDRT-1200AC without complicated network configuration.

5.5.1 Samba Setup

Click Media Features  Samba Setup and the following page will be displayed. You can upload and download files.

.

Figure 5-5-1 Samba Setup


Object

 Samba Mode:

Description

Disabled: When this option is selected, the function is disabled.

User: When this option is selected, you need to input a password in the field.

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Share: When this option is selected, no password is required to access the storage device.

Connect a USB device to the USB port of the router. Click Run in the Start Menu of your PC and input the address of the router 192.168.1.1.

Figure 5-5-2 Run

Click OK to enter the following page. If you login under user mode, you need to enter the user name and password.

Figure 5-5-3

Find your storage device, and upload or download files.

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5.5.2 FTP Setup

Click Media Features  FTP Setup and the following page will be displayed. You can upload and download files after plugging a USB storage device into the router.

Figure 5-5-4 FTP Setup


Object

 Enable FTP

Server:

Description

Enable or disable FTP service.

 FTP Server Port: Set an FTP service port.

 FTP Server

Account

Manager:

You can configure a username, password and assign rights (upload, download and view) for all users.

Right-click Computer, and select Open in the prompt menu to go to the following page. Type ftp://192.168.1.1

in the address bar.

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Figure 5-5-5

Enter the username and password and then Click Log On to access the files in the USB device.

Figure 5-5-6

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5.5.3 HTTP Access Storage

Click Media Features  HTTP Access Storage and the following page will be displayed. You can upload and download files after connecting a USB storage device to the router.

Figure 5-5-7 HTTP Access Storage

Plug the USB device into the USB port of the WDRT-1200AC and click on http://readyshare.routerlogin.net/shares to view and download files via your USB device.


Object

 Enable:

Description

Enable or disable HTTP Access Storage.

 Link:

It shows the domain name of HTTP access storage server. You can appoint one name and add it to the Favorites of your browser.

5.5.4 DLNA

Click Media Features  DLNA and the following page will be displayed. After enabling this function, media files in the USB device connected to the router can be found by a player supporting DLNA protocol.

Figure 5-5-8 DLNA

5.5.5 QoS Setup

Click Media Features  QoS Setup and the following page will be displayed. After enabling this function, you can optimize network traffic according to the set QoS priority rule.

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Figure 5-5-9 QoS Setup


Object

 Enable:

Description

Enable or disable QoS function.

 Prioritize ACK:

 Prioritize ICMP:

Accelerate TCP ACK message. You are suggested to enable it.

Accelerate ICMP message. You are suggested to enable it.

 Default Traffic Class: Choose a default queue for matching QoS rules.

 Max Downlink /

Uplink Bandwidth:

Set the maximum downlink/ uplink bandwidth permitted by the QoS priority rule.

 Set up QoS rule:

Click this button to set up a QoS rule.

Click Setup QoS Rule and the following page will be displayed. You can edit, add or delete a priority rule.

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Figure 5-5-10 QoS List

 Edit:

Select a rule from the QoS priority rule list, and click this button to edit it.

 Add Priority

Rule:

 Delete:

Click this button to open the page QoS Priority Rules to customize your priority strategy.

Click this button to delete a rule from the QoS priority rule list.

Click Add Priority Rule and the following page will be displayed.


Figure 5-5-11 QoS Priority Rules


 Rule Type:

 IP/MAC Address

Filter:

Select Upload or Download.

You may choose Any, Destination IP, Source IP or Source MAC.

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 Address:

 Port Protocol Filter:

 Port Filter:

 Class Assigned:

When you choose the address filter to be Any, you may leave this field blank.

Choose a protocol applied at the port. You may choose TCP/UDP, TCP or

UDP.

Choose a type of action port. You may choose Any, Destination Port,

Source Port, or Source or Destination.

Choose a priority. You may choose Highest, High, Medium, Low or

Lowest.

 Description:

Enter the description of the QoS rule.

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5.6 Advanced Setup

5.6.1 UPnP Setup

With the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) protocol, a host on the LAN side may request the router of port conversion, so that a host outside the LAN may access the resources on the hosts in the LAN.

Click Advanced Setup  UPnP Setup and the following page will be displayed.

Figure 5-6-1 UPnP Setup


Object

 Turn UPnP On:

 Advertisement

Period(in minutes):

 Advertisement Time

To Live(in hops):

Description

Enable or Disable UPnP function.

UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration.

The default setting for UPnP is enabled. If disabled, the router will not allow any device to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping), of the router.

It is the period the router broadcasts its UPnP information.

The Advertisement Period is how often the router will advertise

(broadcast) its UPnP information. This value can range from 1 to 1440 minutes.

The default period is for 30 minutes. Shorter durations will ensure that control points have current device status at the expense of additional network traffic. Longer durations may compromise the freshness of the device status but can significantly reduce network traffic.

It is the hop count of an UPnP data packet sent.

The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops (steps) for each UPnP packet sent. A hop is the number of steps allowed to propagate for each UPnP advertisement before it disappears. The number of hops can range from 1 to 255.

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 UPnP Portmap Table:

The default value for the advertisement time to live is 4 hops, which should be fine for most home networks. If you notice that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly, then it may be necessary to increase this value a little.

The table shows the IP addresses of all current UPnP devices accessing the router, and the opened ports (internal and external) of such devices.

The UPnP Port Mapping Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is currently accessing the router and which ports (Internal and External) that device has opened. The UPnP Port Mapping Table also displays what type of port is opened and if that port is still active for each IP address.

Only applications supporting the UPnP protocol may use this function.

Your operating systems and application software should support UPnP, such as

Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

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5.6.2 Virtual Servers

Click Advanced Setup  Virtual Servers and the following page will be displayed.

Figure 5-6-2 Virtual Servers

To add a virtual server, select a service from the Add dropdown list, click Add to add it to the list below, and input private IP addresses manually.

Figure 5-6-3

To delete an entry, you may select an entry from the Clear entry dropdown list. After setting, click Apply.

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5.6.3 DDNS

The Wireless Router supports Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS). The dynamic DNS service allows a dynamic public IP address to be associated with a static host name in any of the many domains, and allows access to a specified host from various locations on the Internet. Click a hyperlinked URL in the form of hostname.dyndns.org and allow remote access to a host. Many ISPs assign public IP addresses using DHCP, so locating a specific host on the LAN using the standard DNS is difficult. For example, if you are running a public web server or VPN server on your LAN, DDNS ensures that the host can be located from the Internet even if the public IP address changes. DDNS requires that an account be set up with one of the supported

DDNS service providers

Click Advanced Setup  DDNS and the following page will be displayed.

Figure 5-6-4 DDNS


On this page, you are allowed to modify the DDNS settings.



Object

 DDNS Service :

 User Name:

Description

Select a server provider or disable the existing server.

Enter the DDNS user name of the DDNS account.

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 Password:

 Domain Name:

Enter the DDNS password of the DDNS account.

Enter the host name or domain name provided by DDNS provider.

5.6.4 Static Routes

Static Route reduces route selection problems and corresponding data overload and accelerates data packet forwarding.

Click Advanced Setup  Static Routes and the following page will be displayed. On this page, you can add, edit or delete static route rules, and view the current static routing table of the router.

Figure 5-6-7 Static Routes

To add a routing rule, click Add and the following page will display.

Figure 5-6-8


Object

 Route Name :

 Destination IP

Address:


 Gateway IP

Address:

 Metric:

Description

Enter a name for the current static route.

Enter the destination IP address or destination network.

Enter the subnet mask of the destination IP address.

Enter an IP address of the router or host to which data packets are sent.

It is the number of other routers on the user network. Set a value between 2 and 15. If the router is connected directly, set the value to 2

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5.6.5 Port Triggering

Some applications need multiple connections, for example, WAN, online games, video conferences and VoIP.

With firewall, such applications cannot work under a simple NAT router, while a special application enables them to do so. When an application program initiates connection to a trigger port, all corresponding ports will be opened.

Click Advanced Setup  Port Triggering and the following page will be displayed.


Figure 5-6-9 Port Triggering

Object

 Enable Port

Triggering:

 Port Triggering

Timeout(in minutes):

 Add Service:

 Edit Service:

Description

Enable or disable Port Triggering function.

Input a value between 1 and 9999. This value controls the inactivity timer of inbound port.

Click this button to add a new rule.

Click this button to edit a selected rule.

 Delete Service: Click this button to delete a selected rule.

Click Add Service and the following page will be displayed.

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Figure 5-6-10


Object


Description

Enable or disable Port Triggering function.

 Service User:

 Service Type:

You may select Any or Single Address.

Any: All users in the network are allowed to use the service.

Single Address: Input the NIC IP address of the PC to limit the service to this NIC.

Choose a protocol used on the triggering port. You may choose

TCP/UDP, TCP or UDP.

 Triggering Starting Port:

Set a port on which connection is initiated.

 Triggering Ending Port:

Set an ending trigger port.

 Connection Type:

 Starting Port:

 Ending Port:

Choose a trigger protocol from TCP&UDP, TCP and UDP.

When an open port is opened after connection is initiated at the trigger port, connection can be initiated at the open port.

Set an ending triggered port.

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5.7 Security Options

5.7.1 Parental Control

The router provides convenient parental controls to control children's online behavior, so that the children can only access certain sites, and at the same time limit Internet time

Click Security Options  Parental Controls and the following page will be displayed.

Figure 5-7-1 Parental Controls

Choose Enable to run parental controls. Click Add to display the following page.

Figure 5-7-2

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Object

 The child’s PC’s

MAC address:

 Description of the

refused sites:


 Effect at which

time:

Description

Set the wireless mode to which you need.

Enter a description name for convenient future management.

Enter domain names for children not to access.

Set the effective time for the restrictions set above.

5.7.2 WAN Setup

Using this page, you can set up a Default DMZ Server and allow the router to respond to a `ping` from the

Internet. Both of these options have security issues, so use them carefully.

Click Security Options  WAN Setup and the following page will be displayed.

On this page, you can set a default DMZ server, and enable the router to respond to Ping commands from the

Internet.



Object

 Disable Port Scan

and DOS

Description

When this function is enabled, your LAN will be protected from DOS attack. Please keep this function enabled.

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Protection:

 Disable SPI

Firewall:


 Enable PPTP ALG:

 Enable IPSEC

ALG:

Enable or disable SPI Firewall.

Enter domain names for children not to access.

 Respond to Ping

on Internet Port:

 Default DMZ

Server:

Ping commands can be used as a diagnosis tool, you can disable it.

Enter the IP address of a PC or server to be the DMZ server.

 Enable SIP ALG:

Some SIP applications have specific schemes for firewall penetration, which may conflict with the SIP ALG. In most cases, keep SIP ALG enabled.

 Enable L2TP ALG:

Enable or disable L2TP ALG to pass through L2TP communication data.

Enable or disable PPTP ALG to pass through PPTP communication data.

Enable or disable IPSEC ALG to pass through IPSEC communication data.

5.7.3 Block Sites

Click Security Options  Block Sites and the following page will be displayed.

Figure 5-7-4 Block Sites

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On this page, you can add or delete rules of keyword or domain name blocking to restrict LAN users from visiting some websites.


Object

 Keyword

Blocking:

 Type Keyword or

Domain Name

Here:

Description

Choose Never to disable site blocking, or choose Always to enable site blocking.

Input keyword or domain name you want to block.

 Add Keyword:

 Block Sites

Containing these

Keywords or

Domain Names

Press this button to add the input keywords or domain names to the list.

You may input 32 items at most.

 Delete Keyword:

Select an item from the blocking list, and click this button to delete it.

 Clear List:

Press this button to clear all the items in the above list.

5.7.4 MAC Address Filtering

Click Security Options  MAC Address Filtering and the following page will be displayed.

Figure 5-7-5 MAC Address Filtering

To enable this function, you need to inp ut the MAC addresses of all the users in your network, so that they can a ccess the information in the network.

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5.8 Utilities

This section focuses on how to maintain Router, including Reboot, Backup/Restore, Restore to Factory Default

Setting, Firmware Upgrade, System log and Password Change,

5.8.1 Router Reboot

Sometimes it may be necessary to Restart or Reboot the Router if it begins working improperly. Restarting or

Rebooting the Router will not delete any of your configuration settings. Click the "Restart Router" button below to restart the Router.

Click Utilities  Router Reboot and the following page will be displayed.

Figure 5-8-1 Router Reboot

Click Restart Router to reboot the router.

5.8.2 Backup Setup

This screen allows you to back up, restore, and erase the router’s current settings. Once you have the router working correctly, you should back up the information to have it available if something goes wrong. When you back up the settings, they are saved as a file on your computer. You can restore the router’s settings from this file.

Click Utilities  Backup Setup and the following page will be displayed.

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Figure 5-8-2 Backup Setup

To restore the router to the factory defaults, click Restore Defaults. This is identical with pressing down the

Reset button on the back panel and holding for 3 seconds. To export the current settings of router to the local PC for future use, click Save, select an address and save the settings.

To load a file to the router, click Browse to choose a configuration file on your PC and click Restore.

When you load new configuration, the original configuration will be lost. Please back up the current configuration before loading a new one. In this way, if the new configuration file has an error, you can load the backup file.

DO NOT

shut down your router when loading a configuration file. Otherwise, the router may be damaged.

5.8.3 Firmware Update

You install new versions of the router’s software using this page. From time to time, we may release new versions of the Router's firmware. Firmware updates contain improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed. Click the link below to see if there is a new firmware update available for this Router.

Click Utilities  Firmware Update and the following page will be displayed.

Figure 5-8-3 Firmware Update

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On this page, you can update the router software. To update the software, click Browse to choose a software file, and then click Update.

DO NOT

turn off the power or press the Reset button when updating the firmware.

Otherwise, the router may be damaged.

5.8.4 System Log

Click Utilities  System Log and the following page will be displayed.

Figure 5-8-4 System Log

On this page, you can view the system log. Click Save to save the system log to the local device. Click Clear to clear the system log. Click Refresh to refresh the system log.

5.8.5 E-mail

Alerts can be sent when someone on your LAN (Local Area Network) tries to visit a blocked site. Logs are lists of all the URLs that have been visited. If you'd like to have alerts and logs sent to you by e-mail, fill out the settings on this form. You can always check the logs manually by viewing the Logs page. If you don't want to receive e-mails, leave the boxes blank.

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Click Utilities  E-mail and the following page will be displayed.


Figure 5-8-5 E-mail


Object

 Turn E-mail Notification On:

Description

Enable or disable this function.

 Your outgoing E-mail Server:

Define a server to send emails.

 Send to this E-mail address:

Define an E-mail address to which log messages are sent.

 User Name:

 Password:

 Send logs according to this

schedule:

Enter your mailbox username.

Enter your mailbox password.

Set a time to send logs to the email address.

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

To receive alerts and logs by e-mail:

Step 1. Select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box.

Step 2. In the Outgoing Mail Server box, type the outgoing SMTP mail server of your ISP (for example, smtp.myISP.com).

If you leave this box blank, no alerts or logs will be sent to you.

Tip: You use this information when you set up your e-mail program. If you can't remember it, check the settings in your e-mail program.

Step 3. In the Send To This E-mail Address box, type an e-mail address to have alerts and logs sent to you or someone else.

Use a full e-mail address (for example, [email protected]).

Step 4. In the Your E-mail Address box, type an e-mail address you want to use to send the alerts and logs.

Use a full e-mail address (for example, [email protected]).

Step 5. If you want an e-mail alert sent whenever someone on your network tries to connect to a blocked URL, select the Send Alert Immediately check box.

Step 6. If you don't want logs sent, select None from the first list in the Send Logs According To This

Schedule area.

Or

If you want logs sent, select one of the other options.

If you selected Weekly, then select which day of the week.

If you selected Weekly or Daily, select the time of day for the e-mail to be sent.

Step 7. Click Apply to have your changes take effect.

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5.8.6 System Settings

Click Utilities  System Settings and the following page will be displayed.

Figure 5-8-6 System Settings

 Administrator Password

The Router is shipped with a default password. If you wish to change the password for more security, you can set a password here. Keep your password in a safe place, as you will need this password if you need to log into the router in the future. It is also recommended that you set a password if you plan to use the remote management feature of this Router.



 Type in current Password: Type in the password to login the router.

 Type in new Password:

 Confirm new Password:

Type in a new password.

Type in a new password again.

 Login Timeout:

Set the login timeout duration.

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The login timeout option allows you to set the period of time that you can be logged into the Router's advanced setup interface. The timer starts when there has been no activity. For example, you have made some changes in the advanced setup interface, then leave your computer alone without clicking "Logout". Assuming the timeout is set to 10 minutes, then 10 minutes is the timeout after you leave, meaning the login session will expire. You will have to login to the router again to make any more changes. The login timeout option is for security purposes and the default is set to 10 minutes. As a note, only one computer can be logged into the

Routers advanced setup interface at one time.

For security, you are suggested to change the initial username and password for the administrator. If you forget the password, please reset the router. The default username and password are both admin.

 Time and Time Zone

The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server. This allows the

Router to synchronize the system clock to the global Internet. The synchronized clock in the Router is used to record the security log and control client filtering.

Step 1. Select the time zone that you reside in.

Step 2. If you reside in an area that observes Daylight Saving, then place a checkmark in the box next to

"Automatically Adjust Daylight Savings".

Allow at least 15 minutes for the router to contact the time servers on the Internet and get a response.

1. The system clock may not update immediately.

2.

You cannot set the clock yourself.

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 Remote Management

Remote management enables the user to configure the router on a remote host in WAN via Web browser.


Object

 Any IP address can remotely

manage the router:

 Only this IP address can

remotely manage the router:

Description

All IP addresses on the Internet can manage the router.

Define a specific IP address to manage the router.

 Remote Access Port:

Set a web port number for router management.

While both Any IP address can remotely manage the router and Only this IP address can remotely

manage the router are not configured, remote management is disabled.



ECO Mode

Wireless ECO (Energy Companies Obligation) Mode will enable or disable your wireless access at a set time based on your predefined schedule. This feature is often used for restricting access to all users, such as children, employees and guests, during specific times of the day for parental control or security reasons.

When this function is enabled, wireless function is disabled during the setting time.

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5.8.7 Self Healing

This Self Healing function allows you to enable and configure system reboot schedule. The device can regularly reboot according to the reserved time when connecting to the Internet.

Automatically Reboot

Every Friday 23:00

S M T W T F S

System Reboot

CPU/Buffer

Load High

ON OFF ON

CPU/Buffer

Load Low

Self-healing: Auto-Reboot by Schedule

Click Utilities  Self Healing and the following page will be displayed.

Figure 5-8-7 Self Healing

When the function is enabled, the router will be restarted at the fixed time. This is helpful to maintain the router performance.

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5.9 Downloader

With offline download, the user may access the router, and download Internet resources to a USB storage device, using only a computer or other terminal (for example, a cell phone). During download, the computer or terminal can be powered down.

Downloader supports HTTP, FTP, BT download protocols. With Downloader function, user can use Router to download Internet files and save them to a USB storage device without keeping a computer switched on.

Take the following steps to download.

Step 1. Plug a USB storage device into the USB port of the router, for example, a USB disk or mobile hard disk.

Step 2. On the navigation bar, click Downloader and the following page will be displayed.

Figure 5-9-1 Downloader



Click it to create a download task.

Click it and the selected task will begin, or wait for download.

Click it to pause the selected task.

The chosen task will be deleted, but the resources stored in the USB device will not be deleted. Please clear resources on the USB device regularly to leave space.

Click it to refresh the status of all the tasks.

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Step 3. Click


to create a download task and then select a download type.


Figure 5-9-2 Download Offline

Object

 Switch of Smart

Internet:

 Add seeds:

Description

When this function is enabled, you can control dynamically offline download speed to save bandwidth.

Add a BT seed and originate a task of BT resources download.

 Paste the address: Paste an http, https or ftp address and originate a download task.

Step 4. Click and the selected task will begin, or wait for download.

Step 5. After download, unplug the USB device.

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Chapter 6. Quick Connection to a Wireless Network

6.1 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration)

Step 1: Right-click on the wireless network icon displayed in the system tray

Figure 6-1

Step 2: Select [View Available Wireless Networks]

Step 3: Highlight and select the wireless network (SSID) to connect

(1) Select SSID (Here is taking PLANET for example)

(2) Click the [Connect] button

Figure 6-2 Wireless Network Connection

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Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the Wireless Router

(1) The Wireless Network Connection box will appear

(2) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.7.3

(3) Click the [Connect] button


Step 5: Check if “Connected” is displayed

Figure 6-3

Figure 6-4

Some laptops are equipped with a “Wireless ON/OFF” switch for the internal wireless

LAN. Make sure the hardware wireless switch is switched to “ON” position.

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6.2 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig)

WLAN AutoConfig service is built-in in Windows 7 that can be used to detect and connect to wireless network.

This built-in wireless network connection tool is similar to wireless zero configuration tool in Windows XP.

Step 1: Right-click on the network icon displayed in the system tray

Figure 6-5


(1) Select SSID (Here is taking default_2.4G for example)

(2) Click the [Connect] button

Figure 6-6

If you will be connecting to this Wireless Router in the future, check [Connect

automatically].


(1) Connect to a Network box will appear

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(3) Click the [OK] button


Figure 6-7 Connect to a Network

Step 5: Check if “Connected” is displayed

Figure 6-8 Connecting

Figure 6-9

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Step 1: Right-click on the network icon displayed in the system tray

The AirPort Network Connection menu will appear


Figure 6-10


(1) Select and SSID (Here is taking PLANET for example)

(2) Double-click on the selected SSID

Figure 6-11



(2) Click the [OK] button

Figure 6-12

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If you want to connect this Wireless Router in the future, check [Remember this

network].

Step 5: Check if the AirPort is connected to the selected wireless network.

If “Yes”, then there will be a “check” symbol in the front of the SSID.

Figure 6-13

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Step 1: Tap the [Settings] icon displayed in the home screen


Figure 6-14

Step 2: Check Wi-Fi setting and select the available wireless network

(1) Tap [General] \ [Network]

(2) Tap [Wi-Fi]

If this is the first time to connect to the Wireless Router, it should show “Not Connected”.

Figure 6-15

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Figure 6-16

Step 3: Tap the target wireless network (SSID) in “Choose a Network…”

(1) Turn on Wi-Fi by tapping “Wi-Fi”

(2) Select SSID (Here is taking PLANET for example)

Figure 6-17


(1) The password input screen will be displayed


(3) Tap the [Join] button

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Figure 6-18

Step 5: Check if the iDevice is connected to the selected wireless network.

If “Yes”, then there will be a “check” symbol in the front of the SSID.

Figure 6-19

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

If you found the router is working improperly or stop responding to you, please read this troubleshooting first before contacting the dealer for help. Some problems can be solved by yourself within a very short time.

Scenario Solution

The router is not responding to me when I want to access it via web browser.

I can’t get connected to the

Internet. a. Please check the connection of the power cord and the

Ethernet cable of this router. All cords and cables should be correctly and firmly inserted to the router. b. If all LEDs on this router are off, please check the status of power adapter, and make sure it is correctly powered.

c. You must use the same IP address section as the router uses. d. Are you using MAC or IP address filter? Try to connect the router by another computer and see if it works; if not, please reset the router to the factory default settings

(pressing ‘reset’ button for over 10 seconds). e. Set your computer to obtain an IP address automatically

(DHCP), and see if your computer can get an IP address. f. If you did a firmware upgrade and this happens, contact your dealer of purchase for help. g. If all the solutions above don’t work, contact the dealer for help. a. Go to ‘Status’ -> ‘Internet Connection’ menu, and check

Internet connection status. b. Please be patient, sometimes Internet is just that slow. c. If you connect a computer to Internet directly before, try to do that again, and check if you can get connected to

Internet with your computer directly attached to the device provided by your Internet service provider. d. Check PPPoE / L2TP / PPTP user ID and password again. e. Call your Internet service provide and check if there’s something wrong with their service. f. If you just can’t connect to one or more website, but you can still use other internet services, please check

URL/Keyword filter. g. Try to reset the router and try again later. h. Reset the device provided by your Internet service provider too. i. Try to use IP address instead of host name. If you can use IP address to communicate with a remote server, but can’t use host name, please check DNS setting.

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I can’t locate my router by my wireless device.

File download is very slow or breaks frequently. a. ‘Broadcast ESSID’ set to off? b. All two antennas are properly secured. c. Are you too far from your router? Try to get closer. d. Please remember that you have to input ESSID on your wireless client manually, if ESSID broadcast is disabled.

a. Are you using QoS function? Try to disable it and try again. b. Internet is slow sometimes, so be patient. c. Try to reset the router and see if it’s better after that. d. Try to know what computers do on your local network. If someone’s transferring big files, other people will think

Internet is really slow. e. If this never happens before, call you Internet service provider to know if there is something wrong with their network.

I can’t log into the web management interface; the password is wrong. the router! b. Password is case-sensitive. Make sure the ‘Caps Lock’ light is not illuminated.

The router becomes hot. c. If you really forget the password, do a hard reset. a. This is not a malfunction, if you can keep your hand on the router’s case. b. If you smell something wrong or see the smoke coming out from router or A/C power adapter, please disconnect the router and A/C power adapter from utility power

(make sure it’s safe before you’re doing this!), and call your dealer of purchase for help.

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Appendix B: PLANET DDNS

First of all, please go to http://www.planetddns.com

to register a Planet DDNS account, and refer to the

FAQ ( http://www.planetddns.com/index.php/faq ) for how to register a free account.

To select Advanced Setup > DDNS

Step 1. Select Planet DDNS

Step 2. Type the User Name for your DDNS account.

Step 3. Type the Password for your DDNS account.

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Apply the settings and ensure you have connected the WAN port to the Internet. In a remote device, enter the

Domain Name to the internet browser’s address bar.

You can go to My Devices page of Planet DDNS website to check if the “Last Connection IP” is displayed. This indicates your DDNS service is working properly.

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Appendix C: Specifications

Product

WDRT-1200AC

1200Mbps 802.11ac Dual-Band Wireless Gigabit Router

Hardware Specifications

Interface

Antenna

Button

Modulation Type

Data Rates

Channel

Channel Width

RF Power / EIRP

WAN Port: 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port

LAN Port:

4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 ports

(LAN1~4)

USB Port: 1 x USB 3.0, Type A, 5V 900mA

Gain:

2.4GHz : 2 x 1.8dBi Internal Antenna

5GHz: 2 x 3.8dBi Internal Antenna

1 x Reset button (Press for about 10 seconds to reset the device to factory default.)

1 x WPS button (Press for 1 second to activate WPS function.)

LED Indicators

PWR x 1

WLAN (2.4GHz & 5GHz) x 2

WAN x 1

Material

WPS x 1

Plastic

Dimensions (H x W x D)

192 x 115 x 90mm (H x W x D)

Weight

Power Requirements

308g

12V DC, 2A

Power Consumption

12W maximum

Wireless interface Specifications

Standard

Frequency Band

Compliance with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

DSSS(DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK)

OFDM(BPSK/QPSK/16QAM/64QAM)

MIMO

2.4GHz up to 300Mbps

5GHz up to 867Mbps

2.4GHz

America / FCC: 2.412~2.462GHz (11 Channels)

Europe / ETSI: 2.412~2.472GHz (13 Channels)

Japan / TELEC: 2.412~2.484GHz (14 Channels)

5GHz

5.180-5.240GHz, 5.745-5.825GHz (Up to 9 channels)

The actual channels in application will vary depending on the regulation in different regions and countries.

20/40/80MHz

2.4GHz:

11b: 17±1.5dBm

5GHz:

11a: 14±1.5dBm

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Receive Sensitivity

11g: 14±1.5dBm

11n: 14±1.5dBm

2.4GHz

11b (11Mbps): -79dBm

11g (54Mbps): -70dBm



11n: 14±1.5dBm

11ac: 13±1.5dBm

5GHz

11a: -70dBm



11ac (20M)mode: -57dBm



Wireless Management Features

Wireless Modes

Encryption Security

Wireless Security

Wireless Advanced

Max. Supported Clients

AP/ Router

WDS Repeater

WEP (64/128-bit)

WPA / WPA2

WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK encryption

Provide Wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List) filtering

Wireless MAC address filtering

Support WPS (WiFi Protected Setup )

Support Dual-SSID (2.4G & 5G)

Wire: 64

Wireless: 32

Router Features

Internet Connection

Type

Firewall

LAN

USB Sharing

System Management

Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting the following

Internet accesses:

 DHCP

 Static IP

 PPPoE

 PPTP

 L2TP

NAT firewall, SPI firewall

Built-in NAT server which supports Virtual Server, and DMZ

Built-in firewall with URL filtering, and MAC address filtering

Built-in DHCP server supporting static IP address distribution

Support UPnP, Dynamic DNS

Support Packets Statistics

Session Number: Max. 7776

Samba

FTP Server

DLNA Media Server

Web-based (HTTP) management interface

Remote management (WAN Access Control)

SNTP time synchronization

System Log

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OS Compatibility

Standards Conformance

Windows 7

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Mac OS X 10.4 and higher

IEEE Standards

Others Protocols and

Standards

Regulatory

Environments

IEEE 802.11ac

IEEE 802.11n

IEEE 802.11a

IEEE 802.11g

IEEE 802.11b

IEEE 802.11i

IEEE 802.3 10Base-T

IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX

IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T

CSMA/CA, CSMA/CD, TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, PPPoE, SNTP

CE, RoHS, WEEE

Temperature

Humidity

Operating: 0 ~ 45 degrees C

Storage: -40 ~ 70 degrees C

Operating: 10 ~ 90% (non-condensing)

Storage: 5 ~ 90% (non-condensing)

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Appendix D: Glossary



802.11ac

- 802.11ac is a wireless networking

standard in the

802.11

family (which is marketed under the brand name Wi-Fi), developed in the IEEE Standards Association process, providing high-throughput wireless local area networks

(WLANs) on the

5 GHz band

.



802.11n - 802.11n builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output). MIMO uses multiple transmitter and receiver antennas to allow for increased data throughput via spatial multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity, perhaps through coding schemes like Alamouti coding. The Enhanced Wireless Consortium (EWC) [3] was formed to help accelerate the IEEE 802.11n development process and promote a technology specification for interoperability of next-generation wireless local area networking (WLAN) products.



802.11a

-

802.11a was an amendment to the IEEE 802.11 wireless local network specifications that defined requirements for an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) communication system. It was originally designed to support wireless communication in the unlicensed national information infrastructure (U-NII) bands (in the 5–6 GHz frequency range) as regulated in the United

States by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Section 15.407.



802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and

WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks.



802.11g - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum

(DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at

2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices, and WEP encryption for security.



DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - The capability of assigning a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP Address.



DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that automatically configure the TCP/IP parameters for the all the PC(s) that are connected to a DHCP server.



DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - A Demilitarized Zone allows one local host to be exposed to the Internet for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing.



DNS (Domain Name System) - An Internet Service that translates the names of websites into IP addresses.



Domain Name - A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet.



DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - A technology that allows data to be sent or received over existing traditional phone lines.

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ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.



MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be transmitted.



NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.



PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.



SSID - A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID. This is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name.



WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit or 152-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.



Wi-Fi - A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet

Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices.



WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices communicate with each other wirelessly, which network serving users are limited in a local area.

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EC Declaration of Conformity

English

Česky

Lietuviškai

Hereby, PLANET Technology Corporation, declares that this 802.11ac Wireless Broadband

Router is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of

Directive 1999/5/EC.

Společnost PLANET Technology Corporation, tímto prohlašuje, že tato 802.11ac Wireless

Broadband Router splňuje základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení směrnice 1999/5/EC.

Magyar

Dansk

PLANET Technology Corporation, erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr 802.11ac Wireless

Broadband Router overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF

Malti

Deutsch

Hiermit erklärt PLANET Technology Corporation, dass sich dieses Gerät 802.11ac Wireless

Broadband Router in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten

Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet".

(BMWi)

Eestikeeles

Käesolevaga kinnitab PLANET Technology

Corporation, et see 802.11ac Wireless

Broadband Router vastab Euroopa Nõukogu direktiivi 1999/5/EC põhinõuetele ja muudele olulistele tingimustele.

Ελληνικά

ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ , PLANET Technology

Corporation, ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ ΑΥΤΟ802.11ac

Wireless Broadband Router ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ

ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ

ΛΟΙΠΕΣ

ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ

Español

Por medio de la presente, PLANET Technology

Corporation, declara que 802.11ac Wireless

Broadband Router cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE

Français

Italiano

Latviski

Par la présente, PLANET Technology

Corporation, déclare que les appareils du

802.11ac Wireless Broadband Router sont conformes aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive

1999/5/CE

Con la presente , PLANET Technology

Corporation, dichiara che questo 802.11ac

Wireless Broadband Router conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva

1999/5/CE.

Ar šo PLANET Technology Corporation, apliecina, ka šī 802.11ac Wireless Broadband

Router atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK pamatprasībām un citiem atbilstošiem noteikumiem.

Nederlands

Polski

Português

Slovensky

Slovensko

Suomi

Svenska

Šiuo PLANET Technology Corporation,, skelbia, kad 802.11ac Wireless Broadband Router tenkina visus svarbiausius 1999/5/EC direktyvos reikalavimus ir kitas svarbias nuostatas.

A gyártó PLANET Technology Corporation, kijelenti, hogy ez a 802.11ac Wireless Broadband Router megfelel az 1999/5/EK irányelv alapkövetelményeinek

és a kapcsolódó rendelkezéseknek.

Hawnhekk, PLANET Technology Corporation, jiddikjara li dan 802.11ac Wireless Broadband

Router jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva

1999/5/EC

Hierbij verklaart , PLANET Technology orporation, dat 802.11ac Wireless Broadband Router in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG

Niniejszym firma PLANET Technology Corporation, oświadcza, że 802.11ac Wireless Broadband

Router spełnia wszystkie istotne wymogi i klauzule zawarte w dokumencie „Directive 1999/5/EC”.

PLANET Technology Corporation, declara que este

802.11ac Wireless Broadband Router está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Výrobca PLANET Technology Corporation, týmto deklaruje, že táto 802.11ac Wireless Broadband

Router je v súlade so základnými požiadavkami a ďalšími relevantnými predpismi smernice 1999/5/EC.

PLANET Technology Corporation, s tem potrjuje, da je ta 802.11ac Wireless Broadband Router skladen/a z osnovnimi zahtevami in ustreznimi določili

Direktive 1999/5/EC.

PLANET Technology Corporation, vakuuttaa täten että 802.11ac Wireless Broadband Router tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Härmed intygar, PLANET Technology Corporation, att denna 802.11ac Wireless Broadband Router står i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

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Planet WDRT-1200AC User manual

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FCC Caution:

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

R&TTE Compliance Statement

Safety

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Revision

CONTENTS

Chapter 1. Product Introduction

1.1 Package Contents

1.2 Product Description

Brand-new 11ac Wireless Technology for Incredibly 1200Mbps High-Speed Connection

WDRT-1200AC Data Transmission Rates

2.4G & 5G Simultaneous Dual Band Wireless Connectivity

Go faster in wired & wireless

Take Advantage of 11ac to Optimize Data Link Speed

Full Support of Wireless Security Encryption

STEP 1

Click

STEP 2 STEP 3

Press

Powerful Firewall and Complete Access Control Functions

Easy Setup for Multiple Wireless Modes

Home DLNA Media Server over USB File Sharing

1.3 Product Features

1.4 Product Specifications

Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

2.1 Hardware Description

2.1.1 Front Panel

2.1.2 LED Indications

2.1.3 Rear Panel

Chapter 3. Connecting to the Router

3.1 System Requirements

3.2 Installing the Router

Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide

4.1 Manual Network Setup - TCP/IP Configuration

4.1.1 Obtaining an IP Address Automatically

4.1.2 Configuring the IP Address Manually

4.2 Starting Setup in the Web UI

Chapter 5. Configuring the Router

5.1 Running Status

5.1.1 Router Status

5.1.2 Client List

5.2 Setup Wizard



DHCP

 Static IP Address

PPPoE

5.3 Network Setup

5.3.1 LAN Setup

5.3.2 WAN Setup

 DHCP

 Static IP

 PPPoE

 PPTP

 L2TP

5.4 Wireless Setup

5.4.1 Basic Setup

2.4GHz Basic Setup

5GHz Basic Setup

STEP 1

STEP 2 STEP 3

Click

Press

5.4.3 Guest Network

5.4.4 Advanced Setup

5.4.5 Repeater Function

5.5 Media Features

5.5.1 Samba Setup

5.5.2 FTP Setup

5.5.3 HTTP Access Storage

5.5.4 DLNA

5.5.5 QoS Setup

5.6 Advanced Setup

5.6.1 UPnP Setup

5.6.2 Virtual Servers

5.6.3 DDNS