Airlink101 AR550W3G - Manual

2 1.2 Safety Information In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the following safety instructions: 1. This router is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this router outdoor. 2. DO NOT put this router at or near hot or humid places, like kitchen or bathroom. Al...

3 1.3 System Requirements • Internet connection provided by 3G/3.75G USB modem • Computer with 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n wireless network card • Web browser ( Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or above, Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or above, or Safari web browser) • An available AC power socket (100 – 240V, 50/60Hz)...

4 1.5 Hardware Overview A. Hardware Configuration Interface Description Power Switch Switch On/Off the Power. Push the button and hold for 1 second to activate WPS procedure. WPS/Reset Push the button and hold for 6 seconds to reset the router to factory default.

6 Chapter 2 Configure the Router This chapter provides instructions to install and configure the 3G Travel Router. Please follow the steps below to set up the Internet and wireless connection. Step 1 Make sure power switch is switched to OFF. Step 2 Plug your 3G/3.75G USB Modem into the USB port on ...

9 Step 6 Insert the Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Autorun screen will pop up. Note: If the autorun screen does not come up properly, go to My Computer Explore the CD Drive go to EZWizard folder, then run EZWizard.exe. You can skip Step 7 and go to Step 8. Windows 7 / Vista Users : When you ge...

10 Step 8 Select language then click “Next” to continue. Step 9 Click on Wizard .

11 Step 10 Click Next to start the EZ Setup Wizard. Step 11 Configure the SSID (wireless network name, i.e. myHome), Channel, Security mode and Key for this router. It is suggested to select WPA2-PSK for best wireless security. Enter 8~63 characters into Key. Click Next .

13 Step 14 Verify the settings you have configured. Click Next to save the settings and reboot the router. This will take about 30 seconds. Step 15 Reconnect to the router from your wireless computer with the new settings (SSID, security key) that you configured in Step 11. Click Next .

15 If you cannot connect to the Internet, please go to 4.2 Troubleshooting . Step 17 Click Finish . Congratulations! Your router configuration has been finished.

16 Chapter 3 Using Web Configuration Utility The Web Configuration Utility contains advanced features that allow you to configure the router to meet your network’s needs such as: Access Control, Security and other functions. If you have already gone through the EZ Setup Wizard, you do NOT need to co...

18 3.1 Wizard Select Wizard and click Enter after logging into the router and start the basic configuration. It is also located on the top menu bar. If you have gone through the EZ Setup Wizard on the provided CD, you may skip this section. Click Next to start the Setup Wizard.

19 Step 1 Change System Password. Enter the current password, new password and reconfirm the new password. (The default password is ‘admin’.) If you do not wish to change the password, please leave all fields blank. Click Next . Step 2 Select your Time Zone from the drop down menu and click Next .

20 Step 3 Select 3G for WAN Type if you are accessing the Internet through your 3G USB modem. Select Wi-Fi HotSpot if you want your router to connect to a WiFi network. Keep the LAN IP Address as ‘192.168.2.1’ or assign another one if it is used by other device on your network. Step 4 Select “Auto D...

21 Step 5 Keep the default SSID (wireless network name) or change it to a desired name, so you can always recognize your local wireless network with it, for example ‘myHome’. Select a channel number for your wireless network. Click Next . Step 6 Set up Wireless Security for your router. It is recomm...

22 Note: It is suggested to write down the security settings (Authentication, Encryption and Key) you configured for the Router on a piece of paper and keep it for you to add more wireless device to your network in the future. Step 7 Verify the information you have configured. If everything is corre...

23 3.2 Advanced Settings Click on Advanced on the top menu bar to enter the advanced settings. 3.2.1 Basic Settings You can configure LAN, Internet connection type, wireless settings and system password for the router here.

24 3.2.1.1 Network Setup You can configure the IP address of your router, and the Internet connection settings. LAN Setup Parameter Description LAN IP Address The local IP address of this router. You can change it if necessary. Subnet Mask Insert 255.255.255.0 for your LAN segment. Internet Setup Th...

25 Parameter Description Dial-Up Profile Please select Auto-Detection or Manual to continue. You can Select “Auto-Detection”, and the Utility will try to detect and configure the required 3G service settings automatically. Or you can select “Manual” and manually fill in the required 3G service setti...

27 iBurst WAN Type: The information on this page will only be used when your service provider requires an account and Password to connect to the iBurst network. Parameter Description Account Enter the User Name for your USB modem here. You can obtain this information from your ISP. Password Enter th...

28 Service Name This is optional. Input the service name if your ISP requires it. Otherwise, you can leave it blank. Assign IP Address This is optional. Input the IP address you wish to use. Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) Most ISP offers MTU value to users. The default MTU value is 0 (auto). NAT Di...

29 Step 2 After finish searching, you will see a list of available APs in your environment. You can select the one you wish to connect and click Select, or click Refresh button to search again. Step 3 Enter the Preshare Key of the remote HotSpot you just selected if it is required. Click Save to sav...

30 Step 4 Click Reboot button to restart the router and new settings will take effect.

32 Primary WINS/Secondary WINS This is optional. This feature allows you to assign a WINS Server. Gateway This is optional. Gateway address would be the IP address of an alternate Router. Client List Click on Client List to view DHCP clients. Fixed Mapping Click on Fixed Mapping to assign fixed IP a...

33 Enable Check/Uncheck the Enable box to enable/disable the settings of each mapping rule. Previous / Next You can set up to 100 fixed mapping rules for this router. Click Previous or Next to reach the previous or next 10 entries. Click Save to save the settings you made.

34 3.2.1.3 Wireless You can set parameters that are used for wireless clients to connect to this router. The parameters include SSID, Channel Number, Encryption etc. Parameters Default Description Transmit Power 100% Select the level of transmit power. The higher transmit power consumes more power b...

35 channel of the HotSpot. Wireless Mode B/G/N Mixed Please select wireless mode from one of the following options: B Only: 2.4GHz band, only allows 802.11b wireless network client to connect this router (maximum transfer rate 11Mbps*). G Only: 2.4GHz band, only allows 802.11g wireless network clien...

37 WPS Setup The AR550W3G Wireless N 150 3G/3.75G Travel Router has a built-in Easy Setup Button (WPS) which allows you to connect your wireless computer with the router easily and safely. Your wireless adapter must support this feature as well. If not, you will need to set up the wireless security ...

38 Step 4 The Router will now start the handshake with the wireless adapter which will take about 30 seconds. When you see the window similar to the one below, the connection has been established. To configure the WPS settings of the router, click on Wireless on the left menu bar and then click on W...

39 Parameters Description WPS Select Enable or Disable WPS function. AP PIN This is the WPS PIN code of this wireless router. This code is useful when you need to build wireless connection by WPS with other W PS-enabled wireless devices using PIN. Config Mode There are “Registrar” and “Enrollee” mod...

40 PIN Code: Select PIN Code and input the code of the wireless client you wish to connect in the blank next to it, and click ‘ Trigger ’ button below. The “WLAN” LED on the wireless router will be blinking quickly when this wireless router is trying to establish wireless connection with the client....

43 Parameters Description Outbound Packet Filter Check/uncheck Enable to enable/disable the Packet Filtering. Allow / Deny all to pass except Please select “Allow” or “Deny” to decide the behavior of packet those match the following rules filtering table. If you select Allow, all traffic will be all...

45 3.2.2.2 URL Blocking You can block access to certain websites or web contents from local PCs by entering a full URL address or just keywords. This feature can help parents to manage the Internet usage for their children (i.e. Parental Control). Parameter Description URL Blocking Check/Uncheck Ena...

46 3.2.2.3 MAC Control This function will help you to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless router. Only those network devices with the MAC addresses you specified here are allowed to access your wireless router. You can use this function with other security measures described ...

47 or denies wireless association from clients whose MAC addresses are not in the table. DHCP Clients Select a DHCP client from the drop down list. Select an ID number and click Copy To . The client’s MAC address will be copied to the ID you selected; you do not need to enter it manually. MAC Addres...

48 3.2.2.4 Miscellaneous Parameters Description Administrator Time-out The system will log out the administrator after no activity for a period of time. You may set the time-out period to zero to disable this feature. Remote Administrator Host: Port This feature enables you to perform administration...

49 3.2.3 Advanced Setting This page allows you to set up system log and time settings.

50 3.2.3.1 System Log You can enable this function to log all important system events for your router. This page supports two methods to export system logs to specific destination by means of syslog (UDP) and SMTP (TCP). Parameters Description IP address for syslogd Host IP of destination where syst...

51 Email Subject The subject of email alert, this setting is optional. View Log Click View Log to view all system logs. Email Log Now Click Email Log Now to email log to the account you set up now. Click on Save after you finished all settings.

52 3.2.3.2 System Time Specify correct Time Zone for your router is very important. It will reflect to the events in system logs. Parameter Description Time Zone You can select your local time zone here. The router will sync time according to your time zone selection. Auto-Synchronization Check Enab...

55 3.2.4.2 Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmware for the Router, you need to download the firmware file from www.airlink101.com/support/ and save it to your local hard disk first. You may need to unzip it if it is a .zip file. Click on Browse to select the firmware you just downloaded/unzipped, t...

57 3.2.4.5 Reboot To reboot the router, click on Reboot, and you will be prompted: Click OK to continue or Cancel to exit. 3.2.4.6 Miscellaneous Parameter Description UPnP Setting Check to enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) setting. You can view this router from “Network Places” after enabling UP...

58 3.3 Status The Status section allows you to monitor the current status of your router. You can use the Status page to monitor: the Internet connection, Wireless, 3G/3.5G Modem status, and the statistics information of the Router.

61 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If you found the router is working improperly or stop responding to you, before you contact your dealer of purchase for help, please read this troubleshooting first. Some problems can be solved by yourself within very short time. Scenario Solution Router is not respondin...

63 Appendix A - Hardware Specification Standards • IEEE 802.11b / g / n Frequency Range • 2.4GHz Interface • 3G USB adapter slot • Reset / WPS Button • Power Switch On/Off • Mini USB Power Jack Antenna • 1 PIFA Internal Antenna Wireless WAN Type • 3G/3.75G (WCDMA,HSDPA,HSUPA, CDMA2000,EV-DO) • PPPoE...

64 Technical Support E-mail: [email protected] Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Website: www.airlink101.com * The AR550W3G may not support all 3G/3.75G USB modem, please go to www.airlink101.com to check the compatibility list. *Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.1...