Planet Technology Router WRT-415 User Manual

							
 802.11g Wireless Broadband Router 
WRT-415 
User’s Manual 
 
 
 
  
						

							
Copyright 
Copyright© 2006 by PLANET Technology Corp.    All rights reserved.    No part of this publication may 
be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,  stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language 
or computer language, in any form or by any  means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, 
chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET. 
PLANET makes no representations or warranties, eith er expressed or implied, with respect to the 
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warrantie s, merchantability or fitness for any particular 
purpose.    Any software described in this manual  is sold or licensed as is.    Should the programs 
prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and  not this company, its distributor, or its dealer) 
assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicin g, repair, and any incidental or consequential 
damages resulting from any defect in the software.    Further, this company reserves the right to revise 
this publication and to make changes from time to  time in the contents hereof without obligation to 
notify any person of such revision or changes.. 
All brand and product names mentioned in this  manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks 
of their respective holders. 
Federal Communication Commissi on 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 FCC Rules.  These limits  are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential inst allation.    This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed an d used in accordance with the instructions, may 
cause harmful interference to radio communicati ons.  However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation.  If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, whic h can be determined by turning the equipment off and 
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interf erence by one or more of the following measures:     
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
2.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
3.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  different from that to which the receiver is 
connected. 
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help. 
FCC Caution:   
To assure continued compliance.(example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to 
computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or  modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Ru les. Operation is subject to the Following two 
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful in terference, and (2 ) this Device must accept any 
interference received, including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation.  
						

							
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure 
Statement 
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In 
order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity 
to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm(8 inches) during normal operation. 
CE Mark Warning 
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in 
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 
Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a 
Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 has been conducted. These are considered relevant 
and sufficient. 
Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility – Article 3.1b 
Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 and EN 55024 
has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. 
Effective use of the radio spectrum – Article 3.2 
Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328-2 has been conducted. These are considered 
relevant and sufficient. 
CE in which Countries where the product may be used freely: 
Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Denmark, Luxembourg, 
Austria, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland. 
France: except the channel 10 through 13, law prohibits the use of other channels 
Safety 
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, 
special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with 
electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed 
at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment. 
WEEE regulation 
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the 
presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of 
electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out 
wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to 
collect such WEEE separately. 
Revision 
User’s Manual for PLANET Wireless Broadband Router 
Model: WRT-415  
						

							
Rev: 1.0 (April. 2006) 
Part No. EM-WRT415 
 
  
						

							
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................\
................................... 1 
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS........................................................................\
.............................................. 1 
1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS........................................................................\
........................................ 1 
1.3 FEATURES........................................................................\
............................................................... 2 
1.4 SPECIFICATION........................................................................\
........................................................2 
1.5 WIRELESS PERFORMANCE........................................................................\
...................................... 3 
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ........................................................................\
............ 4 
2.1 HARDWARE CONNECTION........................................................................\
....................................... 4 
2.2 LED INDICATORS........................................................................\
.................................................... 4 
CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURE TH ROUGH WEB BROWSER ............................................................. 6 
3.1 MAIN........................................................................\
...................................................................... 6 
3.1.1 LAN & DHCP Server ........................................................................\
................................ ..... 6 
3.1.2 WAN ........................................................................\
............................................................... 7 
3.1.3 Password ........................................................................\
......................................... ............. 10 
3.1.4 Time........................................................................\
.............................................................. 11 
3.1.5 Dynamic DNS...........................................................\
................................................... ......... 12 
3.2 WIRELESS........................................................................\
............................................................. 12 
3.2.1 Basic.....................................................................\
................................................................ 12 
3.2.2 Security ........................................................................\
......................................... ............... 13 
3.2.3 Advanced ........................................................................\
......................................... ............. 15 
3.3 STAT U S........................................................................\
................................................................. 16 
3.3.1 Device Information ........................................................................\
............................... ....... 16 
3.3.2 Log ........................................................................\
.............................................. ................. 17 
3.3.3 Log Settings........................................................................\
..................................... ............. 17 
3.3.4 Statistic........................................................................\
......................................................... 18 
3.3.5 Wireless ........................................................................\
......................................... ............... 19 
3.4 ROUTING........................................................................\
.............................................................. 19 
3.4.1 Static ........................................................................\
............................................................ 19 
3.4.2 Dynamic ........................................................................\
.......................................... ............. 20 
3.4.3 Routing Table ........................................................................\
.................................... ........... 20 
3.5 ACCESS........................................................................\
................................................................. 21 
3.5.1 MAC Filter ........................................................................\
....................................... ............ 21 
3.5.2 Protocol Filter........................................................................\
.................................. ............ 22 
3.5.3 IP Filter........................................................................\
........................................ ................ 23 
3.5.4 Virtual Server ........................................................................\
................................... ............ 24  
						

							
3.5.5 Special AP ........................................................................\
.................................................... 24 
3.5.6 DMZ ........................................................................\
............................................................. 25 
3.5.7 Firewall Rule........................................................................\
.................................... ............ 26 
3.6 MANAGEMENT........................................................................\
...................................................... 28 
3.6.1 Remote Management........................................................................\
................................ .... 28 
3.7 TOOLS........................................................................\
................................................................... 28 
3.7.1 Restart ........................................................................\
.......................................................... 28 
3.7.2 Settings ........................................................................\
......................................................... 29 
3.7.3 Firmware........................................................................\
......................................... ............. 30 
3.7.4 Ping Test........................................................................\
....................................................... 30 
3.8 WIZARD........................................................................\
................................................................ 31 
APPENDIX A TCP/IP SETTINGS FOR PC........................................................................\
.............. 32 
WINDOWS 95/98/ME........................................................................\
.................................................. 32 
WINDOWS 2000 ........................................................................\
.......................................................... 33 
WINDOWS XP ........................................................................\
............................................................. 34 
 
 
  
						

							
 
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1.1 Package Contents 
Make sure that you have the following items: 
• One WRT-415  
• One dipole antenna 
• One AC Power Adapter  
• One User’s Manual CD 
• One Quick Installation Guide 
 
Note: 
 
If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as 
possible. 
1.2 System Requirements 
Before installation, please check the following requirements with your equipment. 
• Ethernet-based ADSL / Cable modem 
• Computers with Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, or Linux operating systems equipped with 
an Ethernet adapter and a CD-ROM drive 
• Internet Explorer v6.0 or Netscape Navigator v6.0 and above  
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1.3 Features  
• 2.4GHz ISM band, unlicensed operation 
• Supports WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) for both 802.1x and WPA-PSK 
• Dual-standard capability: 802.11g and 802.11b compliant 
• Supports DHCP server  
• Web Configuration provide a user friendly interface for the user to configure through web 
browser 
• Supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) 
• Supports MAC / IP / Protocol Filter 
• Supports DDNS, virtual server and DMZ 
• Build-in 4 -port switch  
• Provides Setup Wizard for the user to configure easily in the first time  
1.4 Specification  
Standards IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet 
IEEE 802.11g; IEEE 802.11b 
Protocol CSMA/CD 
Radio Technology IEEE 802.11g Orthogonal Frequency Division Modulation 
Data Transfer Rate 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps (auto sense) 
802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps @802.11g(auto sense) 
Ethernet: 10Mbps (half duplex), 20Mbps (full-duplex) 
Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps (half duplex), 200Mbps (full- duplex) 
Topology Star 
Receiver Sensitivity 54Mbps: Typical -70dBm @ 10% PER (Packet Error Rate) 
11Mbps: Typical -85dBm @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate) 
TX Power 15dBm typically  
Frequency Range 2412 ~ 2484 MHz ISM band (channels 1 ~ 14) 
Modulation Schemes DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK/OFDM 
Security 64/128-bits WEP Encryption; WPA, WPA-PSK 
Channels 1 ~ 11 channels (FCC); 1 ~ 13 channels (ETSI);  
1 ~ 14 channels (MKK) 
Number of Ports LAN: 4 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX Fast Ethernet port 
WAN: 1 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX Fast Ethernet port 
DC inputs DC 5V 2.5A 
Power Consumption 3W (Max) 
Temperature Operating: 0° ~ 40° C, Storage: -10° ~ 70° C 
Humidity Operating: 10% ~ 90%, Storage: 5% ~ 90% 
Dimensions 150 x 115 x 35 mm (W x H x D) without Antenna 
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EMI: FCC Class B, CE Mark B  
1.5 Wireless Performance 
The following information will help you utilizing the wireless performance, and operating coverage of 
WRT-415. 
1. Site selection 
To avoid interferences, please locate WRT-415 and wireless clients away from transformers, 
microwave ovens, heavy-duty motors, refrigerators, fluorescent lights, and other industrial 
equipments. Keep the number of walls, or ceilings between AP and clients as few as possible; 
otherwise the signal strength may be seriously reduced. Place WRT-415 in open space or add 
additional Access Point as needed to improve the coverage. 
2. Environmental factors 
The wireless network is easily affected by many environmental factors. Every environment is 
unique with different obstacles, construction materials, weather, etc. It is hard to determine the 
exact operating range of WRT-415 in a specific location without testing. 
3. Antenna adjustment 
The bundled antenna of WRT-415 is adjustable. Firstly install the antenna pointing straight up, then 
smoothly adjust it if the radio signal strength is poor. But the signal reception is definitely weak in 
some certain areas, such as location right down the antenna. 
Moreover, the original antenna of WRT-415 can be replaced with other external antennas to extend 
the coverage. Please check the specification of the antenna you want to use, and make sure it can 
be used on WRT-415. 
4. WLAN type 
If WRT-415 is installed in an 802.11b and 802.11g mixed WLAN, its performance will reduced 
significantly. Because every 802.11g OFDM packet needs to be preceded by an RTS-CTS or CTS 
packet exchange that can be recognized by legacy 802.11b devices. This additional overhead 
lowers the speed. If there are no 802.11b devices connected, or if connections to all 802.11b 
devices are denied so that WRT-415 can operate in 11g-only mode, then its data rate should 
actually 54Mbps. 
 
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 
Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the 
WRT-415.  
2.1 Hardware Connection  
1. Locate an optimum location for the WRT-415. The best place for your WRT-415 is usually at the 
center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. 
2. Connect the power adapter to the receptor at the rear panel of the WRT-415, and plug the other 
end of the power adapter to a wall outlet or power strip. The Power LED will light up to indicate 
proper operation. 
3. Power off the ADSL / Cable modem first. Connect ADSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on 
WRT-415. Use the cable supplied with your modem. If no cable was supplied with your modem, 
please use a RJ-45 Ethernet cable. After the Ethernet cable is securely connected, power on the 
ADSL / Cable modem. The WAN LED will light up to indicate proper connection. 
4. Use an Ethernet cable to connect one of the LAN ports on the WRT-415 and the computer you are 
using to configure the router. The corresponding LAN LED will light up to indicate proper 
connection. The LAN ports on the WRT-415 are Auto-MDI/MDIX; thus, you can use a straight or 
crossover Ethernet cable freely.  
5. Adjust the antennas of WRT-415. Try to adjust them to a position that can best cover your wireless 
network. The antenna’s position will enhance the receiving sensitivity. 
Note: ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WRT-415. Otherwise, the product may be 
damaged.  
Note: If you want to reset WRT-415to default settings, press and hold the Reset button over 5 
seconds. And then wait for 10 seconds for WRT-415 restart.  
2.2 LED Indicators 
 
LED STATE MEANING 
Green Device power on PWR  
Off Device power off 
Green or Off Device fail STATUS 
Blinking Green Device is working 
Green WAN link status is on WAN 
Blinking Green WAN activity 
Green WLAN link status is on WLAN 
Blinking Green WLAN activity 
Green Link is established 1 
Blinking Green Packets are transmitting or receiving  
Green Link is established 
LAN 
2 
Blinking Green Packets are transmitting or receiving  
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