Wireless Router Quick Start Guide Rev. 1.0a Model WR300NQ 1 Step One: Hardware Connection 1. If you have xDSL Broadband internet access, connect your hardware as shown in the following diagram:
2. If you have Residential Broadband internet access, connect your hardware as shown in the following diagram:
2 After the hardware connections have been completed, check the status of the LED Indicators using the following table:
LED Description Normal Status Indicator POWER Power Status Steady Light Indicator System status Indicator SYS WLAN Wireless Status WPS WAN 1-4 LAN Port Indicator Wi-Fi protected status indicator Broadband Network Status Indicator LAN (Local Area Network) indicator Steady Light or Slow Flashing Steady Light or Slow Flashing Steady Light or Flashing When Pairing Steady Light or Slow Flashing Steady Light or Slow Flashing Note: If the LED indicator is not displaying a Normal Status as described in the table above, please check the associated hardware and connections. Safety Notice
Operating Position: The device should be placed on a flat horizontal surface, or secured safely to a wall.
Operate equipment away from heat sources.
Provide good air ventilation.
Keep away from water and damp areas.
Disconnect power from the device during severe thunderstorms.
Use only the included AC power adapter. 3 Step Two: Set up the computer
Installation on a Windows 2000 or Windows XP system 1. Right click on My Network Places and choose Properties. 2. Right click on local Area Connection and choose Properties. 4 3. Double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) 4. Choose Obtain an IP address automatically, then choose obtain DNS Server Address automatically, click the OK button. 5
Installation on a Windows Vista or Windows 7 system 1. Click on start, then select Control Panel, then select Network and Internet, and then you should see local Area Connection. Right click Local Area Connection, and then choose Properties. 2. Double click on Internet Protocol Version4 (TCP/IPv4). 6 3. Choose Obtain an IP address automatically then choose Obtain DNS Server Address automatically, then click the OK button. Step Three: Using the Setup Wizard 1. Open a web browser. Note: The default wireless IP address for the wireless router is 192.168.1.1, the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 2. Type http://192.168.1.1 in the Address field of your web browser and press the Enter key. A User Name and Password dialog box will appear. The default User Name is admin and the default password is admin, enter the user name and password then click the OK button. 7 3. After a successful login, the router setting Wizard will appear, click the Next button. 8 4. Determine which of the three listed ISP access methods is used by your internet service provider. 5. Select the Internet Parameter choice, and click the Next button. If you chose Static IP:
If your broadband internet service provider assigned you a fixed IP address, enter the Server IP Address, Subnet Mask and DNS parameters provided by your broadband internet service provider. Click the Next button. If you chose Dynamic IP:
If your broadband internet service provider delivers a dynamically assigned IP address, the wireless router can automatically obtain the IP address from your broadband internet service provider. Click the Next button. 9 If you chose ADSL Virtual dial-up:
If your broadband internet service provider delivers a PPPoE dial-up / virtual dial-up service compatible with ADSL and Residential broadband Internet access, type in the Account name and Password provided by your broadband internet service provider. Click the Next button. Set the wireless parameters:
SSID: Names the wireless router so it can be identified by devices that access it. The name can contain letters and numbers. Channel: Choose the wireless channel you wish to use. Wireless Encryption: Choose the type of encryption you wish to use. Wireless Password: Choose a password for your wireless network. You will need to know the password to access your wireless router. 6. Click Finished, and Wait 30 seconds for the configuration to complete. 10 Step Four: Wireless Settings in Windows If you need to set up a computer to access the wireless router, make sure the computer has an internal or external wireless adapter. Make sure the wireless adapter drivers have been installed on the computer. If you have a Windows XP operating system, follow the steps below, otherwise, use the steps as a guideline for your other operating system. 1. Right click on My Network Places and choose Properties. 2. Select Wireless Network Connection, then right-click, and choose View Available Wireless Networks. 11 3. Click on Refresh Network List, then choose a router name (SSID) from the list of wireless network by double clicking on the name. 4. A dialog box requesting the wireless parameters password will be displayed, enter the password and click Connect 12 WI-FI Protected SetupWPS A WPS button is provided on the wireless router that allows push-button security setup with other client Wi-Fi devices that support WPS. Some wireless adapters provide an external WPS button for setting up Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Some devices may have a menu selection instead of a push-button for WPS setup. The following steps are used to set up Wi-Fi Protected Setup security:
1. Install the wireless adapter(s) and driver(s) to be used with the router 2. Enable the wireless adapter. 3. Enable router to use the WPS function. 4. Press and hold down the WPS button on the router about 3-5 seconds until the WPS light starts to blink, then release the button. 5. Press and hold down each wireless adapter "WPS" button for 3-5 seconds until the WPS status tray displays "Start to Search AP", then release the button. 6. The wireless router WPS status LED should light solid indicating that is has connected to the access point. Factory Reset If you forget the login user name and password and cannot access the router configuration interface, you can reset the router to the factory default settings using the following procedure:
While the unit is powered on, use a toothpick or sharp object to hold down the recessed "RESET" button for 10 seconds, then release. Wait for the router to reboot. All router settings will be set tot the factory default values. Note: After a reset, the router's configuration parameters will be cleared and restored to the factory default setting. To reduce exposure to radio frequency emissions, the wireless router should be kept at least 20 cm away from people. 13 Helpful Hints:
The computer or Wi-Fi device searches, but cannot connect to the wireless router. 1) Make sure you are connecting to the correct SSID. 2) Make sure the wireless signal strength is adequate. If the signal strength is low, adjust the location of the wireless router or move the access point closer to it. 3) Try refreshing the wireless network list, then re-connect to the wireless network. 4) Follow the laptop or wireless network card manufacturer recommendations regarding the Wi-Fi parameter settings for connecting to a wireless LAN. 5) Re-boot the computer, or power-down and re-start wireless adapter. If still cannot connect, please complete a factory reset of the router, then try connecting again. The computer is unable to search for a Wi-Fi signal. 1) Please check whether the wireless function has been enabled on your computer or Wi-Fi device.. 2) Please check whether the wireless adapter driver has been installed successfully, if necessary, re-install the driver. 3) Please check that the routers wireless function has been enabled and is allowing the SSID to be broadcast. 4) Please check that the wireless service on your computer is turned on. Example: (Windows XP) Right click on my computer, then choose manage, then choose "Services and Applications", then choose services. Search the list for wireless Zero configuration, select it then Confirm wireless Zero configuration startup type is set to Automatic. 5) Let Windows manage the wireless service. Example: (Windows XP) Right click on My Network Places, then choose wireless network connection, then select let Windows to configure my wireless network settings and click the OK button. If you still cannot connect to the wireless network, try a second wireless adapter. If the second wireless adapter cannot connect, please complete a factory reset of the router, then try connecting again. 14 FCC ID: Y2PWR300NQ Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: 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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. In order to comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna and all persons