Wireless Broadband Router

User manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing WRT-410. This device features the latest innovation wireless technology making

the wireless networking world happened. This manual guides you on how to install and properly use the

WRT-410 in order to take full advantage of its features.

1.1 Package Content

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One WRT-416

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One dipole antenna

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One Ethernet cable

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One AC Power Adapter

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One User’s Manual CD

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One Quick Installation Guide

Note:

If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as

possible.

1.2 System Requirement

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Cable/ADSL modem and an Internet access account for Internet connection

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One computer with 10/100Base-T Ethernet card and TCP/IP protocol installed for initial setup

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Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher for Web configuration

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802.11g or 802.11b compliant wireless adapters (for wireless connection)

1.3 Features

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2.4GHz ISM band, unlicensed operation

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Supports WEP / WPA Personal / WPA2 Personal

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Dual-standard capability: 802.11g and 802.11b compliant

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Supports DHCP server

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Web Configuration provide a user friendly interface for the user to configure through web

browser

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Supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)

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Supports MAC / URL Filter

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Supports DDNS, virtual server and DMZ

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Build-in 4 -port switch

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Provides Setup Wizard for the user to configure easily in the first time

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1.4 Wireless Performance

The following information will help you utilizing the wireless performance, and operating coverage of

WRT-416.

1. Site selection

To avoid interferences, please locate WRT-416 and wireless clients away from transformers, microwave

ovens, heavy-duty motors, refrigerators, fluorescent lights, and other industrial equipments. Keep the

number of walls, or ceilings between AP and clients as few as possible; otherwise the signal strength

may be seriously reduced. Place WRT-416 in open space or add additional Access Point as needed to

improve the coverage.

2. Environmental factors

The wireless network is easily affected by many environmental factors. Every environment is unique

with different obstacles, construction materials, weather, etc. It is hard to determine the exact operating

range of WRT-416 in a specific location without testing.

3. Antenna adjustment

The bundled antenna of WRT-416 is adjustable. Firstly install the antenna pointing straight up, then

smoothly adjust it if the radio signal strength is poor. But the signal reception is definitely weak in some

certain areas, such as location right down the antenna.

Moreover, the original antenna of WRT-416 can be replaced with other external antennas to extend the

coverage. Please check the specification of the antenna you want to use, and make sure it can be used

on WRT-416.

4. WLAN type

If WRT-416 is installed in an 802.11b and 802.11g mixed WLAN, its performance will reduced

significantly. Because every 802.11g OFDM packet needs to be preceded by an RTS-CTS or CTS

packet exchange that can be recognized by legacy 802.11b devices. This additional overhead lowers

the speed. If there are no 802.11b devices connected, or if connections to all 802.11b devices are

denied so that WRT-416 can operate in 11g-only mode, then its data rate should actually 54Mbps

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the

WRT-416.

2.1 Hardware Connection

1.

Locate an optimum location for the WRT-416.

The best place for your WRT-416 is usually at the

center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.

2.

Connect the power adapter to the receptor at the rear panel of the WRT-416, and plug the other end of

the power adapter to a wall outlet or power strip. The Power LED will light up to indicate proper

operation.

3.

Power off the ADSL / Cable modem first. Connect ADSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on WRT-416.

Use the cable supplied with your modem. If no cable was supplied with your modem, please use a

RJ-45 Ethernet cable. After the Ethernet cable is securely connected, power on the ADSL / Cable

modem. The WAN LED will light up to indicate proper connection.

4.

Use an Ethernet cable to connect one of the LAN ports on the WRT-416 and the computer you are

using to configure the router. The corresponding LAN LED will light up to indicate proper connection.

The LAN ports on the WRT-416 are Auto-MDI/MDIX; thus, you can use a straight or crossover

Ethernet cable freely.

5.

Adjust the antennas of WRT-416. Try to adjust them to a position that can best cover your wireless

network. The antenna’s position will enhance the receiving sensitivity.

Note:

ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WRT-416. Otherwise, the product may be

damaged.

Note:

If you want to reset WRT-416 to default settings, press and hold the Reset button over 5

seconds. And then wait for 10 seconds for WRT-416 restart.

2.2 LED Indicators

LED

STATE

MEANING

PWR/SYS

Green

Device power on

Green

WAN link status is on

WAN

Blinking Green

WAN activity

Green

Link is established

1

Blinking Green

Packets are transmitting or receiving

Green

Link is established

LAN

2

Blinking Green

Packets are transmitting or receiving

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Green

Link is established

3

Blinking Green

Packets are transmitting or receiving

Green

Link is established

4

Blinking Green

Packets are transmitting or receiving

2.3 Back View

Power (DC 9V)

: The receptacle where you plug in the power adapter.

WAN

: Connect your modem to your router using this port with your supplied Ethernet cable. This is the only

port you can use for this procedure. This enables your router to access the Internet. The port supports 10/100

Mbps as well as straight-through and crossover Ethernet cables.

LAN Ports 1-4

: These four ports connect the router to your LAN or home network using Ethernet cables. This

enables communication among clients, such as PCs, on the network. The LAN ports support either

10-BASE-T or 100-BASE-T transmission speeds as well as straight-through and crossover Ethernet cables.

Any of these four ports can also serve as an uplink port to other network devices, such as another router or

switch, which allows you to extend your network.

Reset button

: Resets your router or resets the router to the default login settings.

To reset the AP to the factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more than five

seconds. This clears the AP’s user settings, including User ID, Password, IP Address, and

Subnet mask. (Warning: your original configurations will be replaced with the factory default

settings).

Antenna

: The antenna used for wireless connections. You are able to rotate the antenna to gain the best

signal reception.

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Chapter 3 Configuring Local Networking

You can manage the WRT-416 through the Web browser. To configure the device via Web browser, at least

one properly configured computer must be connected to the device via Ethernet (recommended) or wireless

network. The WRT-416 is configured with the default IP address of 192.168.1.1 and subnet mask of

255.255.255.0 and its DHCP server is disabled by default.

3.1 Setting up TCP/IP

3.1.1 Windows 2000

Step 1:

Go to Start

Æ

Settings

Æ

Control Panel

Step 2:

Double click the icon Network and Dial-up Connections.

Step 3:

Highlight the icon Local Area Connection, right click your mouse, Click Properties

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