Alpha Networks WRGN20 Wireless 300N Gigabit Router User Manual AR690W QIG pmd

Alpha Networks Inc. Wireless 300N Gigabit Router AR690W QIG pmd

Manual

Wireless 300N Gigabit RouterModel # AR690WQuick Installation GuideVer. 1.0
This Quick Installation Guide only provides the basic instructions. For moredetailed information, please refer to the User’s Manual on the supplied CD.Note: Prior to connecting the router, be sure to power off your computer, DSL/Cable modem,and the router. You should setup the router with a wired connection first before attempting tosetup any wireless connections.Step 1 Connect one end of the network cable to the WAN port of the router and connect theother end of the cable to the DSL/Cable modem.Step 2 With another network cable, connect one end of the cable to your computer’s networkcard and connect the other end to one of the LAN (Ethernet) ports on the router.Step 3 Power on the DSL/Cable modem and wait for the lights on the modem to settledown.Step 4 Power on the router by connecting one end of the supplied power adapter to thepower jack of the router and connecting the other end to an electrical outlet.Step 5 Power on your computer.Step 6 Make sure the WAN, Wireless, and the LAN ports that the computer is connected toare lit. If not, try the above steps again.Connecting the RouterSection 1 Section 1AR690W LED Illustrations:Power On: Power onStatus Blinking: Functioning properly.WAN On: Link established / Blinking: Data transmissionWireless On: Wireless is ready / Blinking: Data transmissionLAN On (Green): 1000Mbps device is connected Blinking (Green): Data transmit under 1000Mbps mode On (Orange): 100Mbps device is connected Blinking (Orange): Data transmit under 100Mbps modeWPS (WiFi Protected Setup) Blinking Blue: WPS set up in progress Static Blue: WPS set up successfully Blinking Red: Error found
Section 2Step 1 Go to Start, Run, type command (for Windows 95/98/ME) or cmd (for Windows2000/XP) and click OK. You will see the command prompt as below.Step 2 Type ping 192.168.1.1 and press Enter. You should get four reply responses back.Step 3 If you get Request timed out, or Destination host unreachable, double-check thenetwork cable connection between the computer and the router and try Step 2 again. If youstill encounter problem, go to the next step; otherwise proceed to Section 3, Configuring theRouter.Step 4 For Windows 2000/XP, type ipconfig/release and press Enter. (Windows 98se/MEskip to Step 6)Verifying Connection to the Router
Step 5 Type ipconfig/renew and press Enter. You should get an IP address of 192.168.1.x(where x is a number between 2 - 254). Proceed to Section 3, Configuring the Router. Ifyou don’t get an IP address, reset the router by holding in the reset button on the back of therouter for 10 seconds while it is ON and try ipconfig/renew again.Step 6 For Windows 95/98/ME go to Start, Run, type winipcfg and click OK. (Notnecessary for Windows 2000/XP Users)Step 7 Select your network card from the drop-down menu and click Release.
Step 8 After your IP address is released, click Renew. You should get an IP address of192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 - 254). If you don’t get an IP address, resetthe router by holding in the reset button on the back of the router for 10 seconds while it is ONand try Renew again. Section 3Step 1 Open a web browser (Internet Explorer) and type 192.168.1.1 in the URL Address fieldand press Enter.Step 2 Enter admin for both username and password fields and click OK.Configuring the Router
Cable ModemFor most cable modem users, you should be able to connect to the Internet without anyconfiguration. If your ISP has provided you with a host name, enter it in the optional HostName field.Click on the Clone MAC Address button. Click Apply and OK to save the settings.Go to the Status tab, Internet connection section to verify that you are getting valid IPaddress information. If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, please go through theTroubleshooting section at the end of this installation guide.
Step 2 Enter your username and password provided by your ISP.DSLFor DSL users, follow the steps below to configure the router.Step 1 Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu.Note: Depending on the ISP, you may need to include the domain name with your username.Example: username@sbcglobal.net
Connecting the Router WirelesslyBelow are the default wireless settings of the router. You must configure your wireless networkcard to the same settings in order to establish a wireless connection to the router. Please referto your wireless network card’s manual on how to configure these settings.SSID: defaultOperating Mode: InfrastructureAuthentication: Open SystemChannel #: 6WEP: disabledIf you want to change the router’s wireless settings, log in to the router and select theWireless tab. Be sure to click Apply and OK to save the settings.For information on changing the router’s log in password and enabling wireless encryption,please refer to the User’s Manual on the provided CD.Step 3 Click Apply and OK to save the setting.Go to the Status tab, Internet connection section to verify that you are getting valid IPaddress information. If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, please go through theTroubleshooting section at the end of this installation guide. Section 4
Section 5 (Optional)Wi-Fi Protected SetupStep 1 Go to the computer with the Airlink101 Wireless 300N adapter and open theAirlink101 Wireless Monitor. Click on the WPS Connect button.Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) is a new and easy way to configure the encryption for yourwireless network clients to connect to the router. Your wireless adapters must support WPS inorder to use this convenient function. If your wireless adapters do not support WPS, you willneed to set up the wireless security manually and you can skip this section.In the instructions below, we are going to use the utility Wireless Monitor that comes with theAirlink101 Wireless 300N adapters, and AR690W Wireless 300N Gigabit Router as anexample.
Step 3a If you choose Push Button method, click on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.Step 3b Push the WPS button on the router.Step 4a If you choose Pin Code method, write down the PIN and click Next.
Step 4c Enter the Pin Code in the Pin Number box and click Connect.Step 4d Click Continue on the router configuration screen.After a few moments both the router configuration screen and the adapter configuration screenshould show a message telling you that you are connected.Step 4b Log in to your router’s configuration page from the web browser and click onWireless. Then click Wireless security. Make sure that the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Enablebox is checked. Click the Add Wireless Device Wizard button.
Step 5 Click Finish on the adapter screen.Note: If you cannot connect successfully with WPS, you need to log in to your router’sconfiguration page, click on Wireless. Then click Wireless security. Make sure that theWi-Fi Protected Setup Enable box is checked.
Section 6TroubleshootingIf you have trouble connecting to the Internet, try the following steps.Step 1 Power off the Cable/DSL modem, router, and computer and wait for 5 minutes.Step 2 Turn on the Cable/DSL modem and wait for the lights on the modem to settle down.Step 3 Turn on the router and wait for the lights on the router to settle down.Step 4 Turn on the computer.Step 5 Reconfigure the router as described in Section 3.Step 6 Log in to the router and select the Status tab.Step 7 Verify that the IP Address, Default Gateway, and at least one of the DNS fieldshave valid numbers assigned to them (instead of all 0’s).If each field has a valid number assigned, the router is connected to the Internet.
Section 7Technical SupportE-mail: support@airlink101.comToll Free: 1-888-746-3238Web Site: www.airlink101.com*Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11g standard and IEEE 802.11n draft specification version 2.0. Actualdata throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials andconstruction, mix of wireless products used, radio frequency interference (e.g., cordless telephones and microwaves) as well asnetwork overhead lower actual data throughput rate. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All products and trademarksare the property of their respective owners. Copyright ©2008 AirLink101®®
Federal Communication Commission 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 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 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. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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