Comtrend AC 1200 User manual

AC 1200 Wireless Router

User’s Manual

Version A1.0, November 05, 2014

261097-013

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Preface

This manual provides information related to the installation and operation of this

device. The individual reading this manual is presumed to have a basic

understanding of telecommunications terminology and concepts.

If you find the product to be inoperable or malfunctioning, please contact technical

support for immediate service by email at homesupport@comtrend.com

For product updates, manual revisions, or software upgrades, please visit our

website at http://www.comtrend.com

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Important Safety Instructions

With reference to unpacking, installation, use, and maintenance of your electronic

device, the following basic guidelines are recommended:

 Do not use or install this product near water, to avoid fire or shock hazard. For

example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink or laundry tub, or near a swimming pool.

Also, do not expose the equipment to rain or damp areas (e.g. a wet basement).

 Do not connect the power supply cord on elevated surfaces. Allow it to lie

freely. There should be no obstructions in its path and no heavy items should

be placed on the cord. In addition, do not walk on, step on, or mistreat the

cord.

 Use only the power cord and adapter that are shipped with this device.

 To safeguard the equipment against overheating, make sure that all openings in

the unit that offer exposure to air are not blocked.

WARNING

 Disconnect the power line from the device before servicing.

 Power supply specifications are clearly stated in 4-1 Hardware

Specification

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Copyright

contained herein is proprietary to Comtrend Corporation. No part of this document

may be translated, transcribed, reproduced, in any form, or by any means without the

prior written consent of Comtrend Corporation.

NOTE: This document is subject to change without notice.

Protect Our Environment

This symbol indicates that when the equipment has reached the end of

its useful life, it must be taken to a recycling centre and processed

separate from domestic waste.

The cardboard box, the plastic contained in the packaging, and the parts that make up this

router can be recycled in accordance with regionally established regulations. Never

dispose of this electronic equipment along with your household waste; you may be subject

to penalties or sanctions under the law. Instead, please be responsible and ask for disposal

instructions from your local government.

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Table of Contents

Chapter I: Product Information .......................................................................................... 9

1-1 Introduction............................................................................................................ 9

1-2 System Requirements............................................................................................ 11

1-3 Package Contents.................................................................................................. 12

1-4 Get familiar with your new Wireless-n Broadband Router ....................................... 13

Chapter II: System and Network Setup ............................................................................. 16

2-1 Installation............................................................................................................ 16

2-2 Connecting to the wireless broadband router by web browser ................................ 18

2-2-1 Windows 7 IP address setup: ........................................................................... 19

2-2-2 Router IP address lookup ...................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

2-3 Using ‘Quick Setup’ ............................................................................................... 23

2-3-1 Setup procedure for ‘Dynamic IP’ (Cable Modem) ............................................ 25

2-3-2 Setup procedure for PPPoE ............................................................................. 26

2-3-3 Setup procedure for Static IP ........................................................................... 28

2-3-4 Setup procedure for PPTP ............................................................................... 29

2-3-5 Setup procedure for L2TP................................................................................ 32

2-4 Basic Setup ........................................................................................................... 35

2-4-1 Time zone and time auto-synchronization ........................................................ 35

2-4-2 Change management password ....................................................................... 37

2-4-3 Remote Management ..................................................................................... 40

2-5 Setup Internet Connection (WAN Setup) ................................................................ 42

2-5-1 Setup procedure for ‘Dynamic IP’: ................................................................... 44

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2-5-2 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE’:........................................................................... 46

2-5-3 Setup procedure for ‘Static IP’: ........................................................................ 49

2-5-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP’:............................................................................. 50

2-5-5 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP’: ............................................................................. 53

2-5-6 Setup procedure for ‘DNS’:.............................................................................. 55

2-5-7 Setup procedure for ‘DDNS’: ........................................................................... 57

2-5-8 Setup procedure for ‘WISP’: ............................................................................ 59

2-5-9 Setup procedure for ‘IPv6’:.............................................................................. 62

2-6 Wired LAN Configurations...................................................................................... 64

2-6-1 LAN IP section: ............................................................................................... 66

2-6-2 DHCP Server: .................................................................................................. 67

2-6-3 Static DHCP Leases Table:................................................................................ 69

2-7 Wireless LAN Configurations .................................................................................. 72

2-7-1 Basic Wireless Settings .................................................................................... 74

2.7.1.1 Setup procedure for ‘Access Point’: ............................................................... 76

2.7.1.2 Setup procedure for ‘Station-Infrastructure’: ................................................. 79

2.7.1.3 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge-Point to Point’:.............................................. 80

2.7.1.4 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge-Poi nt to Multi -Point’: .................................... 81

2.7.1.5 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge – WDS’ ......................................................... 82

2.7.1.6 Setup procedure for ‘Universal Repeater’ ...................................................... 84

2-7-2 Advanced Wireless Settings............................................................................. 86

2-7-3 Wireless Security ............................................................................................ 90

2.7.3.1 WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy .................................................................... 91

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2.7.3.2 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA): ...................................................................... 94

2.7.3.3 WPA RADIUS: ............................................................................................... 96

2-7-4 Wireless Access Control .................................................................................. 98

2-7-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ..........................................................................101

2-7-6 Security Tips for a Wireless Network ...............................................................104

Chapter III Advanced Functions ...................................................................................105

3-1 Quality of Service (QoS) ........................................................................................105

3-1-1 Basic QoS Settings .........................................................................................106

3-1-2 Add a new QoS rule .......................................................................................109

3-2 Network Address Translation (NAT).......................................................................112

3-2-1 Basic NAT Settings (Enable or disable NAT function) ........................................113

3-2-2 Port Forwarding.............................................................................................114

3-2-3 Virtual Server ................................................................................................117

3-2-4 Port Mapping for Special Applications.............................................................120

3-2-5 UPnP Setting .................................................................................................123

3-2-6 ALG Settings ..................................................................................................124

3-2-7 IGMP Settings ...................................................................................................125

3-3 Fi re wall................................................................................................................126

3-3-1 Access Control ...............................................................................................127

3.3.1.1 Add PC........................................................................................................131

3-3-2 URL Blocking..................................................................................................133

3-3-3 DoS Attack Prevention ...................................................................................136

3.3.3.1 DoS - Advanced Settings ..............................................................................139

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3-3-4 Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) ..............................................................................141

3-4 System Status ......................................................................................................144

3-4-1 System information and firmware version .......................................................144

3-4-2 Internet Connection Status.............................................................................145

3-4-3 Device Status.................................................................................................146

3-4-4 System Log ....................................................................................................147

3-4-5 Security Log...................................................................................................148

3-4-6 Active DHCP client list ....................................................................................149

3-4-7 Statistics .......................................................................................................150

3-5 Configuration Backup and Restore ........................................................................151

3-6 Firmware Upgrade ...............................................................................................152

3-7 System Reboot / Restore ......................................................................................154

Chapter IV: Appendix .....................................................................................................155

4-1 Hardware Specification.........................................................................................155

4-2 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................156

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Chapter I: Product Information

1-1 Introduction

This Comtrend WR-5887 is an excellent choice for Small office / Home

office users, allowing computers and network devices to easily share a

single xDSL / cable modem Internet connection. Easy installation

procedures allow any computer user to setup a network environment in

a very short time. And when the number of computers and

network-enabled devices increase, you can expand the number of

network ports by simply attaching a Comtrend switch to extend the

scope of your network.

In addition, all computers and IEEE 802.11b/g/n - 802.11a/n/ac

wireless-enabled network devices (including PDA, cellular phone, game

console, etc…) can connect to this wireless router without additional

cabling.

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Other features of this router include:

• High wireless access throughput, up to 300Mbps+867Mbps

(transfer data rate)

• Allows multiple users to share a single Internet line

• Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless devices simultaneously

• Access private LAN servers from the Internet

• Works with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless LAN devices

• Supports DHCP (Server/Client) for easy IP-address setup

• Advanced network and security features like: Special Applications,

QoS, DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access Control and Firewall

• Easily monitor the router’s status with built-in functions such as

DHCP Client Log, System Log, Security Log and Device/Connection

Status

• Easy to use Web-based GUI for network configuration and

management purposes

• Remote management function allows configuration and upgrades

from a remote computer (over the Internet)

• Support multiple wireless modes like: AP, Station-Infrastructure,

Wireless Bridge and Universal Repeater

• Auto MDI / MDI-X function for all wired Ethernet ports

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1-2 System Requirements

 An Internet connection provided by xDSL or cable modem with

an RJ-45 Ethernet port.

 Computer or network devices with wired or wireless network

interface card.

 Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Netscape

Navigator 4.7 or above, Opera web browser, or Safari web

browser).

 An available AC power socket (100 – 240V, 50/60Hz).

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1-3 Package Contents

Before starting to use this router, check if there’s anything missing in the

package, and contact your place of purchase to claim for missing items:

* 1 - Broadband Router (1)

* 1 - Ethernet Cable (2)

* 1 - Printed QIG (3)

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1-4 Get familiar with your new Wireless Broadband Router

Front Panel

LED Name Light

Status

Description

POWER On Router is switched on and correctly powered.

2.4G

On 2.4GHz Wireless WPS function is enabled.

Off 2.4GHz Wireless network is switched off.

Flashing

2.4GHz Wireless LAN activity (transferring or

receiving data).

5G

On 5GHz Wireless WPS function is enabled.

Off 5GHz Wireless network is switched off.

Flashing

5GHz Wireless LAN activity (transferring or

receiving data).

LAN 1-4

LNK/ACT

On LAN port is connected.

Off LAN port is not connected.

Flashing LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

WAN

LNK/ACT

On WAN port is connected.

Off WAN port is not connected.

Flashing WAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

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LAN 1-4

1000M

On LAN port is linked in 1000Mbps speed.

Off LAN port is linked in 10/100Mbps speed.

WAN

1000M

On WAN port is linked in 1000Mbps speed.

Off WAN port is linked in 10/100Mbps speed.

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Back Panel

Item Name Description

Radio

ON/OFF

Switch the button to activate or deactivate the wireless

function.

Reset / WPS Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all

settings) or start WPS function. Press this button and

hold for 10 seconds to restore all settings to factory

defaults; press this button for less than 5 seconds once

to start 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless WPS function.

1 – 4 Local Area Network (LAN) ports 1 to 4.

WAN Wide Area Network (WAN / Internet) port.

Power Power connector, connects to A/C power adapter.

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Chapter II: System and Network Setup

2-1 Installation

Follow the instructions below to build the network connection between

your new Wireless router and your computers, network devices:

1. Connect your xDSL / cable modem to the WAN port of the router by

Ethernet cable.

2. Connect your computers and network devices (network-enabled

consumer devices other than computers, like game consoles, or a

switch / hub) to an available LAN port of the router.

3. Insert the A/C power adapter into the wall socket, and then connect

it to the ‘Power’ socket of the router.

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4. Check all LEDs on the front panel. The ‘Power’ LED should be steadily

on, WAN and LAN LEDs should be on if the computer / network

devices connected to the respective port of the router is powered on

and correctly connected. If the Power LED is not on, or any LED you

expected to be on is not on, recheck the cabling, or jump to ‘4-2

Troubleshooting’ for possible reasons and solutions.

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2-2 Connecting to the wireless broadband router by web

browser

Before you can connect to the router and start configuration

procedures, your computer must be able to get an IP address

automatically (using a dynamic IP address). If it’s set to use a static IP

address, or you’re unsure, follow the instructions below to configure

your computer to use dynamic IP address:

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2-2-1 Windows 7 IP address setup:

1. Click the ‘Start’ button (it should be located at the lower-left corner of

your computer screen), then click control panel. Click View Network

Status and Tasks, and then click Manage Network Connections.

Right-click Local Area Network, then select ‘Properties’. The Local Area

Connection Properties window will appear, select ‘Internet Protocol

Version 4 (TCP / IPv4), and then click the ‘Properties’ button.

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2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ and ‘Obtain DNS server

address automatically’, then click the ‘OK’ button.

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