Airlink101 AR686W User manual
Wireless N 300 Green Router
Model # AR686W
User’s Manual
Ver. 1A
Copyright
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subject to be changed without prior notice.
FCC 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 radio interference in a commercial environment. This
equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take
whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT INFORMATION..............................................................................................................1
1.1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY INFORMATION .........................................................................................................1
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ...........................................................................................................................................2
1.3 FAMILIAR WITH YOUR NEW GREEN ROUTER ......................................................................................................3
CHAPTER 2 CONFIGURE THE ROUTER............................................................................................................5
2.1 CONNECT THE ROUTER TO YOUR NETWORK.........................................................................................................5
2.2 CONFIGURE THE ROUTER WITH EZ SETUP WIZARD .............................................................................................7
2.3 CONFIGURE THE ROUTER WITH WEB CONFIGURATION UTILITY ........................................................................16
2.4 CONNECT TO ROUTER WIRELESSLY ...................................................................................................................24
CHAPTER 3 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................25
3.1 BASIC SETTING ..................................................................................................................................................27
3.1.1 Primary Setup ...........................................................................................................................................28
3.1.2 DHCP Server ............................................................................................................................................39
3.1.3 Wireless .....................................................................................................................................................41
3.1.4 Change Password......................................................................................................................................54
3.2 FORWARDING RULES..........................................................................................................................................55
3.2.1 Virtual Server ............................................................................................................................................55
3.2.2 Special Applications..................................................................................................................................57
3.2.3 Miscellaneous............................................................................................................................................58
3.3 SECURITY SETTING ............................................................................................................................................60
3.3.1 Packet Filters............................................................................................................................................60
3.3.2 Domain Filters..........................................................................................................................................64
3.3.3 URL Blocking............................................................................................................................................66
3.3.4 MAC Access Control.................................................................................................................................67
3.3.5 Miscellaneous............................................................................................................................................70
3.4ADVANCED SETTING ..........................................................................................................................................72
3.4.1 System Time...............................................................................................................................................73
3.4.2 System Log ................................................................................................................................................75
3.4.3 Dynamic DNS............................................................................................................................................77
3.4.4 QoS Rule ...................................................................................................................................................78
3.4.5 SNMP........................................................................................................................................................80
3.4.6 Routing......................................................................................................................................................81
3.4.7 Schedule Rule............................................................................................................................................84
3.5 TOOLBOX...........................................................................................................................................................86
3.5.1 View Log....................................................................................................................................................87
3.5.2 Firmware Upgrade....................................................................................................................................88
3.5.3 Backup Setting...........................................................................................................................................89
3.5.4 Reset to Default.........................................................................................................................................89
3.5.5 Reboot.......................................................................................................................................................89
3.5.6 Miscellaneous............................................................................................................................................90
CHAPTER 4 STATUS...............................................................................................................................................91
4.1 SYSTEM STATUS .................................................................................................................................................92
4.2WIRELESS STATUS..............................................................................................................................................92
4.3 STATISTICS INFORMATION..................................................................................................................................92
4.4 NATSTATUS ......................................................................................................................................................93
CHAPTER 5APPENDIX .........................................................................................................................................94
5.1 HARDWARE SPECIFICATION................................................................................................................................94
TECHNICALSUPPORT..........................................................................................................................................95
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Chapter 1 Product Information
1.1 Introduction and safety information
Congratulations on your purchase of the Airlink101® AR686W Wireless N 300 Green
Router. This Router is recommended to be used with AirLink101®Wireless N 300
products to provide the best performance. The high bandwidth combined with extended
wireless coverage delivers fast and reliable connections for all of your networking
applications. The built-in gigabit switch highly increases the wired Ethernet speed.
The Green power saving technology intelligently reduces power consumption when no
network activity is detected. A full range of security features such as WEP, WPA-PSK,
and WPA2-PSK provide the highest level of wireless network security. The bundled EZ
Setup Wizard allows you to set up the router with an easy-to-use user interface. Best of
all, AR686W works with all 802.11n / g / b network devices which ensures compatibility
with the existing wireless products.
Other features of this router including:
•Support high wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps* with 802.11n standard
•Built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100Mbps Switch to connect your wired network up to
Fast Ethernet speeds, with cable length and link down power saving
•Support virtual server, ALG, DMZ and UPnP for various networking applications
•Support multiple sessions IPSec, L2TP and PPTP VPN pass-through
•Advanced NAT+SPI firewall with DoS detection prevents your network from
outside attacks
•Wirelessly connect to another 4 AR686W routers with WDS (Wireless Distribution
System) supported
•Establish secured wireless connection via Easy Setup Button(WPS compatible)
•QoS (Quality of Service) designed for prioritizing multimedia data transmission (i.e.
VoIP, online gaming or movie streaming, etc.)
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1.2 Package Contents
Before you start using this router, please check if there is anything missing in the
package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items:
1. Wireless N 300 Green Router with 2 un-detachable Antennas
2. Power Adapter
3. Setup CD
4. Quick Installation Guide
5. Ethernet Cable
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1.3 Familiar with your new Green Router
A. Front Panel
LED Status Description
Status Blinking (Green) Device status is working properly.
On (Green) Network device is connected
Blinking Data access
WAN
Off Not connected
On (Green) Network device is connected
Blinking Data access
LAN 1~4
Off Not connected
On (Green) Wireless feature is on
Blinking Data access
Blinking Rapidly Device is in WPSTM PBC mode
W.LAN
Off Wireless feature is disabled
Button Description
Easy Setup
Button (WPSTM
compatible)
When Wireless is ON, press this button and release it immediately to
start security synchronization function (WPSTM compatible).
Wireless On Press this button and hold it for about 1 sec. to turn on/off router’s
wireless radio.
Reset Press this button and hold for 4 seconds to restore factory default
settings.
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B. Back Panel
Item Name Description
Antennas These antennas are un-detachable 1.8dBi dipole antennas.
1 - 4 Local Area Network (LAN) ports 1 to 4.
WAN Wide Area Network (WAN / Internet) port.
PWR Power connector, connects to A/C power adapter.
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Chapter 2 Configure the Router
2.1 Connect the Router to your network
Note: Prior to connecting the router, be sure to power off your computer, DSL/Cable
modem, and the router.
Step 1 Connect one end of a network cable to the WAN port of the router and connect
the other end of the cable to the DSL/Cable modem.
Step 2 Power on the modem.
Step 3 With another network cable, connect one end of the cable to your computer’s
Ethernet port and connect the other end to one of the LAN ports of the router, as shown
in the following figure. (After setup finishes, you can remove the network cable between
the computer and router if you want to use wireless connection.)
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Step 4 Plug the power adapter to the router and connect it to an electrical outlet.
Step 5 Power on your computer.
Step 6 Check LEDs of the router: make sure Status, WAN, W.LAN, and the LAN port
that the computer is connected to are ON.
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