Sitecom WLR-2001 User manual
WLR-2001
300N Wireless 3G Ready Router
(802.11 b/g/n)
User Manual
Revision: 1.0
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1KEY FEATURES .................................................................................................................................4
2PACKAGE CONTENTS .....................................................................................................................5
3PRODUCT LAYOUT...........................................................................................................................6
4NETWORK + SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................8
5WLR-2001 PLACEMENT...................................................................................................................8
6SETUP LAN, WAN...............................................................................................................................9
7PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP ................................................................................................10
8BRINGING UP THE WLR-2001 ......................................................................................................14
9INITIAL SETUP OF THE WLR-2001 .............................................................................................14
10CONFIGURATION WIZARD........................................................................................................23
11WIRELESS SETTINGS ..................................................................................................................25
12FIREWALL SETTINGS..................................................................................................................35
13ADVANCED SETTINGS.................................................................................................................41
14TOOLBOX SETTINGS...................................................................................................................51
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the WLR-2001 Wireless Network Broadband
Router The WLR-2001 is compliant with 802 11n and up to 6 times faster than
standard 802 11g based routers while still being compatible with 802 11g &
802 11b gadgets The WLR-2001 is not only a Wireless Access Point, but also
doubles as a 2-port full-duplex Switch that connects your wired-Ethernet devices
together
At 300 Mbps wireless transmission rate, the Access Point built into the Router
uses advanced MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) technology to transmit multiple
steams of data in a single wireless channel, giving you seamless access to
multimedia content Robust RF signal travels farther, eliminates dead spots and
extends network range For data protection and privacy, the WLR-2001 encodes
all wireless transmissions with WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption
With the inbuilt DHCP Server & powerful SPI firewall, the WLR-2001 protects your
computers against intruders and most known Internet attacks but provides safe
VPN pass-through With incredible speed and QoS function of 802 11n, the WLR-
2001 is ideal for media-centric applications like streaming video, gaming, and
VoIP telephony to run multiple media-intense data streams through the network
at the same time, with no degradation in performance
Besides, it also provides a USB port which let you easily share a 3G/UMTS
modem
1 Key Features
Features Advantages
Incredible Data Rate up to
300Mbps*
Heavy data payloads such as
MPEG video streaming
IEEE 802 11n compliant and
backwards compatible with
802 11b/g
Fully Interoperable with IEEE
802 11b / IEEE802 11g
compliant devices with legacy
protection
USB port for 3G USB modem Wireless internet everywhere,
even without broadband
availability
Four 10/100 Mbps Fast Switch Ports
(Auto-Crossover)
Scalability, extend your network
Firewall supports Virtual Server
Mapping, DMZ, IP Filter, ICMP
Blocking, SPI
Avoids the attacks of Hackers or
Viruses from Internet
Support 802 1x authenticator,
802 11i (WPA/WPA2, AES), VPN
pass-through
Provide mutual authentication
(Client and dynamic encryption
keys to enhance security
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Make wireless AP and Bridge
mode simultaneously as a
wireless repeater
* Theoretical wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard of 802.11a, b, g, n chipset used. Actual
throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual throughput rate.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
2 Package Contents
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed
below are missing Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return;
the unit must be shipped back in its original package
1 WLR-2001 Router
2 220V~240V Power Adapter
3 Quick Install Guide
4 CD (User’s Manual)
5 Warranty card
6 UTP cable
3 Product Layout
Port Description
Power connector Connect the 12V DC adapter to this port
LAN (Yellow) Connect your PC’s or network devices to this port
WAN (Blue) Connect your ADSL/Cable modem to this port
USB Connect your 3G USB modem to this port
Back label
The back label describes the IP address, login details, SSID, security code and
WPS button functionality
Button Description
WPS BUTTON Press 2 seconds for WPS mode
Press 10 seconds to reset the router
Press 15 Seconds to reset the router to factory
defaults
LED Definition
From left to right
Port Description
LAN (Blue) Shows the cable is connected
LAN (Blue) Shows the cable is connected
WiFi (Blue) Shows WiFi activity and WPS
Internet (Blue) Shows the internet connection is active
WAN (Blue) Shows the cable is connected
3G (Blue) Shows a 3G Dongle is connected
Power (Red) Shows the device is turned on
4 Network + System Requirements
To begin using the WLR-2001, make sure you meet the following as minimum
requirements:
•PC/Notebook
•Operating System – Microsoft Windows XP/2000/VISTA
•1 Free Ethernet port
•Wi-Fi card/USB dongle (802 11 b/g/n) – optional
•External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45),
or a 3G USB modem
•PC with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera)
•Ethernet compatible CAT5 cables
5 WLR-2001 Placement
You can place the WLR-2001 on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount
it on a wall For optimal performance, place your Wireless Broadband Router
in the center of your office (or your home) in a location that is away from any
potential source of interference, such as a metal wall or microwave oven This
location must be close to a power connection and your ADSL/Cable modem in
case you’re using the WAN port
6 Setup LAN, WAN
WAN connection:
LAN connection:
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