Page 2 - Table of Contents
2 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 4 1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................................................................
Page 4 - Package Contents
4 1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the AR680W 300N Wireless Router. The 300N Wireless Router provides wireless data rate of up to 300 Mbps* when used with other AirLink101 ® 300N wireless products. The high bandwidth combined with extended wireless coverage delivers fast and relia...
Page 5 - Connecting the Router
5 • Works best with AirLink101® 300N Wireless Adapters, AWLH6080, AWLC6080 and AWLL6080 2. Connecting the Router Note : Prior to connecting the router, be sure to power off your computer, DSL/Cable modem, and the router. You should setup the router with a wired connection first before attempting to ...
Page 6 - Verifying Connection to the Router
6 Blinking : Data transmission Wireless On: Wireless is ready Blinking: Data transmission LAN On: Link established Blinking : Data transmission WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) Blinking Green : WPS setting in progression Static Green : WPS successfully set up Blinking Red : Error found 3. Verifying Connec...
Page 8 - After your IP address is released, click; . You should get an IP address of; Renew
8 Step 8 After your IP address is released, click Renew . You should get an IP address of 192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 - 254). If you don’t get an IP address, reset the router by holding in the reset button at the back of the router for 10 seconds while it is ON and try Renew again.
Page 9 - Configuring the Router; Incorrectly; The user is obligated to ensure the
9 4. Configuring the Router Step 1 Open the web browser and type 192.168.1.1 in the URL Address field and press Enter . Step 2 Enter admin for both the username and password fields and click Login . Step 3 Select the proper region, North America or South America , and click Apply . Warning: This dev...
Page 10 - Cable Modem; Host Name; and; OK; to save the settings.; Troubleshooting
10 device is operating according to the channel limitations, indoor/outdoor restrictions and license requirements for the current country of operation. Cable Modem For most cable modem users, you should be able to connect to the Internet without any configuration. If your ISP has provided you with a...
Page 11 - DSL; Select; PPPoE; Enter your username and password provided by your ISP.; Apply
11 DSL For DSL users, follow the steps below to configure the router. Step 1 Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu. Step 2 Enter your username and password provided by your ISP. Note: Depending on the ISP, you may need to include the domain name with your username. Example: [email protected] Ste...
Page 12 - Connecting to the Router Wirelessly; tab. Make sure that you click
12 5. Connecting to the Router Wirelessly Below are the default wireless settings of the router. You must configure your wireless network card to the same settings in order to establish a wireless connection to the router. Please refer to your wireless network card’s manual on how to configure these...
Page 13 - Web Configuration Utility
13 6. Web Configuration Utility This router has a built-in web configuration utility that you can use to configure the router’s settings. Simply log in to the router using your computer’s web browser. 6.1 Setup 6.1.1 Internet Setup This is the default screen when you log in to the router’s web confi...
Page 16 - allows you to synchronize the router’s clock with your; Manual; provides you with the option of setting your own date and time.
16 6.1.4 Time Settings Time Settings allow you to configure the router clock. Automatic connects to the internet and synchronizes the router’s clock with time provided by accurate timeservers on the internet. Using this feature requires that your router have a working internet connection. Your compu...
Page 17 - Mode; : You can change the router’s SSID in this field. The SSID is the; Channel; : Choose to enable or disable the broadcasting of your SSID.
17 6.2. Wireless 6.2.1 Basic Wireless Settings You can configure the router’s basic wireless settings on this screen. Mode : Choose from Mixed (n/g/b), Mixed (g/b), Wireless-11n Only, Wireless-11g Only, Wireless-11b Only, or Disabled to stop wireless function. Network Name (SSID) : You can change th...
Page 18 - Note; WEP; from the; Security Mode; : Select “Shared Key”
18 6.2.2 Wireless Security You can configure wireless security such as WEP or WPA encryption on this screen. Note : It is recommended that you use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK encryption over WEP if your wireless clients support it. All of the wireless clients must use the same security settings in order to ...
Page 19 - WPA
19 Encryption : Choose 64 bits Key Type : Choose HEX WEP Key 1: Enter a 10 digit number. This will be your wireless password. An easy one to remember is a phone number with area code (ex: 8887463238). You do not need to enter anything in WEP Key 2, 3 and 4. Default Key : Select key 1 Click Apply and...
Page 20 - WPA with RADIUS
20 Key Renewal : Enter the desired key renewal time in seconds. It is best to leave this at the default setting of 1500. Click Apply and OK to save the settings. WPA with RADIUS If you are using a RADIUS server in your network for authentication, you may choose WPA or WPA2 from the Security Mode . E...
Page 21 - WPS; ) is a new and easy way to configure the encryption for; WPS Connect; or; Pin Code; and click; Next
21 WiFi Protected Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ ( WPS ) is a new and easy way to configure the encryption for your wireless network clients. In order to use it with your router, firstly, you must configure the wireless encryption on the router. You can find instructions for configuring it in the User...
Page 22 - PIN; if you are using Pin Code method and click; next
22 Write down the PIN if you are using Pin Code method and click next .
Page 23 - Setup
23 If you choose Push Button method, make sure that you click on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.
Page 24 - OR
24 Go to your routers configuration screen and click on Wireless . Then click Wireless security . Make sure that the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Enable box is checked. Then click the Add Wireless Device Wizard button. If you are using Pin Code method, enter the Pin Code in the Pin Number box and click con...
Page 25 - Finish; on the adapter screen.
25 After a few moments both the router configuration screen and the adapter configuration screen should show a message telling you that you are connected. Click Finish on the adapter screen.
Page 26 - Continue; on the router configuration screen.
26 Click Continue on the router configuration screen.
Page 29 - Block WAN Ping; : This setting blocks remote users from being able to ping your; SPI Mode
29 6.3 Security 6.3.1 Firewall Block WAN Ping : This setting blocks remote users from being able to ping your internet IP address. SPI Mode : Select to enable or disable Stateful Packet Inspection. This setting provides an additional level of security. However, it may slow down some applications suc...
Page 30 - for; Access Restrictions
30 6.3.2 VPN Passthrough You can select to enable or disable the passthrough of IPSec , L2TP , and/or PPTP for connecting to a VPN. Click Apply and OK to save the settings. 6.4 Access Restrictions You can setup policies that deny or allow specific clients to access the Internet based on IP address, ...
Page 33 - Block users from accessing specific domains on the internet.; Day; Time
33 6.4.4 Domain Blocking Block users from accessing specific domains on the internet. 6.4.5 Schedule Select a time range in which the specified clients to access the Internet by Day and Time .
Page 35 - Click
35 6.5.2 Port Range Triggering Port triggering allows the router to keep track of outgoing data for specific port numbers. The router remembers which computer sends out what data, so that when the requested data returns through the router, the data is sent back to the proper computer by way of IP ad...
Page 36 - : Specify the IP address of the computer you wish to use with DMZ.; address may change when using the DHCP function.
36 6.5.3 DMZ DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) Host is a host without the protection of the router’s firewall. It allows a computer to be exposed to unrestricted two-way communication with the Internet. You should only use this feature when the Port Forwarding function fails to make an application work. DMZ...
Page 38 - : Select to enable or disable remote management/upgrade of; UPnP; : You can choose to backup the router’s settings so that you don’t
38 6.6 Administration 6.6.1 Management The Management screen allows you to change the router’s login password as well as other administrative settings. Router Password : Set the router’s login password. Remote Router Access : Select to enable or disable remote management/upgrade of the router. You c...
Page 40 - : Enter the IP or URL Address you wish to ping and click; Ping; button to restore all the settings to default.
40 6.6.3 Diagnostics The Diagnostics screen allows you to perform Ping tests. Ping Test : Enter the IP or URL Address you wish to ping and click Ping . 6.6.4 Factory Defaults The Factory Defaults screen allows you to set all the router’s settings to the factory default. You can use this anytime you ...
Page 41 - You may download the new firmware from the Airlink101 website; Browse; , then browse to the new firmware and click; button to restart the router.
41 6.6.5 Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the router’s firmware. You may download the new firmware from the Airlink101 website www.airlink101.com Click on Browse , then browse to the new firmware and click Apply . Note: Do not power off the router during the firmwar...
Page 42 - Refresh; button to reload the screen.
42 6.7 Status 6.7.1 Router The Router screen displays a summary of all router status information, including the firmware version. Click on the Refresh button to reload the screen.
Page 43 - Click on the; DHCP Client Table; to display a list of DHCP clients in your network.
43 6.7.2 Local Network The Local Network screen displays status information regarding your Local Area Network. Click on the DHCP Client Table to display a list of DHCP clients in your network. 6.7.3 Wireless Network The Wireless Network screen displays status information regarding your wireless netw...
Page 44 - Step 2
44 7. Troubleshooting If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, try the following steps. Step 1 Power off the Cable/DSL modem, router, and computer and wait for 5 minutes . Step 2 Turn on the Cable/DSL modem and wait for the lights on the modem to settle down. Step 3 Turn on the router and wai...
Page 45 - Appendix A – Specifications
45 Appendix A – Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b / 802.11g • IEEE 802.11n draft 1.0 Chipset • Ralink Ports • 1 x WAN port • 4 x 10/100mbps LAN port Antenna type • 3 External 2dBi antennas Security • WEP 64/128-bit • WPA2, WPA LEDs • Power, Status, WAN, WLAN, LAN, WPS Advanced Features • Quali...
Page 46 - Appendix B – Information; Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
46 Appendix B – Information 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 the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf...
Page 47 - European Union Notice:; EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment
47 European Union Notice: Radio products with the CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the follow...
Page 48 - Technical Support
48 Technical Support E-mail: [email protected] Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlink101.com *Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11g standard and IEEE 802.11n draft specification version 1.1. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environme...
