Airlink101 Network Router AR550W3G User Manual

Wireless N 150 3G/3.75G Travel Router  
Model # AR550W3G  
User’s Manual  
Ver. 1A  
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Table of Contents  
CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT INFORMATION .............................................................................................................1  
1.1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY INFORMATION .........................................................................................................1  
1.2 SAFETY INFORMATION .........................................................................................................................................2  
1.3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS......................................................................................................................................3  
1.4 PACKAGE CONTENTS ...........................................................................................................................................3  
1.5 HARDWARE OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................................4  
CHAPTER 2 CONFIGURE THE ROUTER............................................................................................................6  
CHAPTER 3 USING WEB CONFIGURATION UTILITY ..................................................................................16  
3.1 WIZARD .............................................................................................................................................................18  
3.2 ADVANCED SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................23  
3.2.1 Basic Settings............................................................................................................................................23  
3.2.1.1 Network Setup...............................................................................................................................24  
3.2.1.2 DHCP Server................................................................................................................................31  
3.2.1.3 Wireless.........................................................................................................................................34  
3.2.1.4 Change Password .........................................................................................................................41  
3.2.2 Security Settings........................................................................................................................................42  
3.2.2.1 Packet Filtering ............................................................................................................................42  
3.2.2.2 URL Blocking................................................................................................................................45  
3.2.2.3 MAC Control.................................................................................................................................46  
3.2.2.4 Miscellaneous ...............................................................................................................................48  
3.2.3 Advanced Setting.......................................................................................................................................49  
3.2.3.1 System Log....................................................................................................................................50  
3.2.3.2 System Time...................................................................................................................................52  
3.2.4 Toolbox......................................................................................................................................................53  
3.2.4.1 System Info....................................................................................................................................54  
3.2.4.2 Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................................................55  
3.2.4.3 Backup Setting ..............................................................................................................................56  
3.2.4.4 Reset to Default.............................................................................................................................56  
3.2.4.5 Reboot...........................................................................................................................................57  
3.2.4.6 Miscellaneous ...............................................................................................................................57  
3.3 STATUS...............................................................................................................................................................58  
3.3.1 System Status.............................................................................................................................................59  
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3.3.2 Wireless Modem Status..............................................................................................................................59  
3.3.3 Wireless Status...........................................................................................................................................60  
3.3.4 Statistics Information ................................................................................................................................60  
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................................................61  
APPENDIX A - HARDWARE SPECIFICATION ...................................................................................................63  
TECHNICAL SUPPORT........................................................................................................................................64  
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Chapter 1 Product Information  
1.1 Introduction and safety information  
Thank you for purchasing Airlink101® Wireless N 150 3G/3.75G Travel Router,  
AR550W3G. This slim and compact travel router assists you to set up a wireless network  
using your 3G/3.75G USB modem where 3G Internet service is available. When the  
3G/3.75G USB modem card is connected to it, all computers and network devices can  
easily share the 3G mobile Internet connection at high speed.  
With Wireless N technology, all computers and wireless-enabled network devices  
(including PDA, cellular phone, game console, and more!) can transfer files up to  
150Mbps* (data rate). Stable wireless connection and high bandwidth enable you to  
enjoy the network applications without any interruption.  
Other features of this router including:  
Share Broadband Internet access from your 3G / 3.75G USB modem  
Wireless data rate of up to 150Mbps* with IEEE 802.11n  
Supports HSxPA, EVDO, WCDMA Mobile Internet Service  
Reliable wireless connection and higher data rate  
Advanced NAT+SPI firewall provides full protection for your wireless connection  
Establish secured wireless connection via Easy Setup Button  
Built-in USB power interface  
User-friendly Web-based GUI and EZ Setup Wizard on the Setup CD for quick  
and simple configuration and management  
Fully backward compatible with 802.11b/g  
Compact design, great portability for travelers  
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1.2 Safety Information  
In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the following  
safety instructions:  
1. This router is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this router outdoor.  
2. DO NOT put this router at or near hot or humid places, like kitchen or bathroom. Also,  
do not left this router in the car in summer.  
3. If you want to place this router at high places or hang on the wall, please make sure  
the router is firmly secured. Falling from high places would damage the router and its  
accessories, and warranty will be void.  
4. Accessories of this router, like hood and power supply, are dangerous to small  
children under 3 years old. They may put the small parts in mouth and it could cause  
serious danger to them. KEEP THIS ROUTER OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!  
5. The router will become hot when being used for long time (This is normal and is not  
a malfunction). DO NOT put this router on paper, cloth, or other flammable  
materials.  
6. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the router. If you found the router is not  
working properly, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask for help. DO NOT  
disassemble the router, otherwise warranty will be void.  
7. If the router falls into water when it’s powered, DO NOT use your hand to pick it up.  
Switch the electrical power off before you do anything, or contact an experienced  
technician for help.  
8. Use only power adapter supplied with the product. Use of any other adapters may be  
dangerous.  
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1.3 System Requirements  
Internet connection provided by 3G/3.75G USB modem  
Computer with 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n wireless network card  
Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or above, Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or  
above, or Safari web browser)  
An available AC power socket (100 – 240V, 50/60Hz) or two available USB ports  
on a computer which is powered on  
1.4 Package Contents  
Before starting to use this router, please check if there’s anything missing in the package,  
and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items:  
1. 3G/3.75G Travel Router  
2. Power Adapter  
3. USB Cable (for power use only)  
4. Setup CD  
5. Quick Installation Guide  
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1.5 Hardware Overview  
A. Hardware Configuration  
Interface  
Power Switch Switch On/Off the Power.  
Push the button and hold for 1 second to activate WPS procedure.  
Description  
WPS/Reset  
Push the button and hold for 6 seconds to reset the router to  
factory default.  
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B. Hood Assembly  
C. LED Indicators  
LED color  
Description  
Blue  
3G/3.75G is on  
Data access  
WLAN is on  
Data access  
WPS activated  
3G (USB)  
Wireless  
Flashing Blue  
Blue  
Flashing Blue  
Quickly Flashing Blue  
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Chapter 2 Configure the Router  
This chapter provides instructions to install and configure the 3G Travel Router. Please  
follow the steps below to set up the Internet and wireless connection.  
Step 1 Make sure power switch is switched to OFF.  
Step 2 Plug your 3G/3.75G USB Modem into the USB port on Router.  
Step 3 Connect the Power cord to the Router. You can choose either Power Adapter or  
USB Cable for power supply.  
A) Use Power Adapter:  
Connect the provided power adapter to the mini USB power jack and plug the other  
end into a wall outlet.  
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B) Use USB Cable:  
Connect the provided USB cable to the mini USB power jack, and plug the other end  
to 2 USB ports on your PC or Laptop.  
Note: it’s mandatory to connect both USB connectors at one end of the supplied  
USB power cable to the computer. Power supply is not sufficient for the device to  
operate properly if only one USB connector is inserted into the computer.  
Step 4 Switch on the power of router.  
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Step 5 Connect to the Router from your Laptop/PC by wireless. The default SSID is  
“Airlink101”.  
Windows 7 / Vista Users:  
Click on the wireless icon on  
the system tray, select  
Airlink101’ from the available  
wireless networks, and click on  
Connect.  
Windows XP Users:  
Right click on the wireless icon  
on the system tray, and go to  
View Available Wireless  
Network, select ‘Airlink101’  
and click on Connect.  
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Step 6 Insert the Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Autorun screen will pop up.  
Note: If the autorun screen does not come up properly, go to My Computer Explore  
the CD Drive go to EZWizard folder, then run EZWizard.exe. You can skip Step 7 and  
go to Step 8.  
Windows 7 / Vista Users: When you get warning message(s), make sure that you give  
permission to run the software.  
Step 7 Click on EZ Setup Wizard from the menu.  
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Step 8 Select language then click “Next” to continue.  
Step 9 Click on Wizard.  
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Step 10 Click Next to start the EZ Setup Wizard.  
Step 11 Configure the SSID (wireless network name, i.e. myHome), Channel, Security  
mode and Key for this router. It is suggested to select WPA2-PSK for best wireless  
security. Enter 8~63 characters into Key. Click Next.  
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Step 12 Select the WAN type. If you are connecting your 3G USB modem to the router,  
please click on 3G.  
Step 13 Select Auto-Detection and let the wizard detect your 3G modem’s setting  
automatically or select Manual and enter the 3G settings: Country, Telecom, 3G Network,  
PIN code, APN, Dialed Number, Username and Password. You can get this information  
from your 3G Internet Service Provider. Click Next.  
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Step 14 Verify the settings you have configured. Click Next to save the settings and  
reboot the router. This will take about 30 seconds.  
Step 15 Reconnect to the router from your wireless computer with the new settings  
(SSID, security key) that you configured in Step 11. Click Next.  
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Note: Make sure your wireless computer is connected back to the Router with the  
new SSID and Security Key.  
Step 16 Click Next to test the Internet Connection, or you can ignore the test; just open  
the Internet browser and verify if you are connected to the Internet.  
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If you cannot connect to the Internet, please go to 4.2 Troubleshooting.  
Step 17 Click Finish.  
Congratulations! Your router configuration has been finished.  
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Chapter 3 Using Web Configuration Utility  
The Web Configuration Utility contains advanced features that allow you to configure the  
router to meet your network’s needs such as: Access Control, Security and other  
functions. If you have already gone through the EZ Setup Wizard, you do NOT need to  
configure any other thing here for you to start using the Internet.  
In order to enter the Web Configuration Utility of your router, you need to first log in to the  
router from your web browser. Please follow the steps below:  
Step 1 Go to the computer that is wirelessly connected to the router, open the web  
browser (i.e. Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox) and type 192.168.2.1 or the IP address  
you assigned to this router in the address bar and press Enter.  
Step 2 Enter the system password and click Login. (The default password is “admin”.)  
Step 3 When you see the following page coming up, you have successfully logged in to  
the router. You can now access the complete features/settings of this router.  
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3.1 Wizard  
Select Wizard and click Enter after logging into the router and start the basic  
configuration. It is also located on the top menu bar. If you have gone through the EZ  
Setup Wizard on the provided CD, you may skip this section.  
Click Next to start the Setup Wizard.  
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Step 1 Change System Password. Enter the current password, new password and  
reconfirm the new password. (The default password is ‘admin’.) If you do not wish to  
change the password, please leave all fields blank. Click Next.  
Step 2 Select your Time Zone from the drop down menu and click Next.  
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Step 3 Select 3G for WAN Type if you are accessing the Internet through your 3G USB  
modem. Select Wi-Fi HotSpot if you want your router to connect to a WiFi network. Keep  
the LAN IP Address as ‘192.168.2.1’ or assign another one if it is used by other device on  
your network.  
Step 4 Select “Auto Detection” for Dial-up Profile, the wizard will try to detect and  
configure the required 3G service settings automatically. Or you can select “Manual” and  
manually fill in the required 3G service settings provided by your ISP.  
Click Next.  
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Step 5 Keep the default SSID (wireless network name) or change it to a desired name,  
so you can always recognize your local wireless network with it, for example ‘myHome’.  
Select a channel number for your wireless network. Click Next.  
Step 6 Set up Wireless Security for your router. It is recommended to select  
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for Authentication and AES for Encryption, then type in 8~63  
characters into Preshare Key. Click Next.  
WPA2-PSK (AES) is the most secured encryption mode for general users. WEP is the  
most common encryption but the least secured. It is recommended to use WPA2-PSK  
(AES) for your wireless security if all wireless devices on your network support it.  
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Note: It is suggested to write down the security settings (Authentication,  
Encryption and Key) you configured for the Router on a piece of paper and keep it  
for you to add more wireless device to your network in the future.  
Step 7 Verify the information you have configured. If everything is correct, click Apply  
Settings. Wait for 40 seconds while router is restarting.  
Step 8 Click Finish.  
Step 9 Reconnect back to router from your wireless computer with the new SSID and  
security key that you configured in Step 5 and 6.  
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3.2 Advanced Settings  
Click on Advanced on the top menu bar to enter the advanced settings.  
3.2.1 Basic Settings  
You can configure LAN, Internet connection type, wireless settings and system password  
for the router here.  
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3.2.1.1 Network Setup  
You can configure the IP address of your router, and the Internet connection settings.  
LAN Setup  
Parameter  
Description  
LAN IP Address  
The local IP address of this router. You can change it if  
necessary.  
Subnet Mask  
Insert 255.255.255.0 for your LAN segment.  
Internet Setup  
The Internet Setup section allows you to configure the Internet connection type of your  
ISP. AR550W3G supports different WAN types of connection for users to connect to  
remote wireless ISP, such as 3G (WCDMA, HSxPA, HSPA+, CDMA2000, EV-DO,  
TD-SCDMA), iBurst, and Wi-Fi Hotspot.  
3G WAN Type: You may need to manually configure the 3G network settings when your  
service provider requires you to enter a User Name, Password or other information to  
connect to the 3G network.  
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Parameter  
Description  
Dial-Up Profile  
Please select Auto-Detection or Manual to continue. You can  
Select “Auto-Detection”, and the Utility will try to detect and  
configure the required 3G service settings automatically. Or you  
can select “Manual” and manually fill in the required 3G service  
settings provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provide).  
Country  
Select your Country.  
Select your 3G ISP.  
Telecom  
3G Network  
Select the 3G Network protocol of your 3G USB modem between  
WCDMA/HSPA and CDMA2000/EV-DO. You can obtain this  
information from your 3G ISP.  
APN  
Enter the APN for your 3G modem here. You can obtain this  
information from your 3G ISP (Optional)  
PIN Code  
Dial Number  
Enter the Pin Code for your 3G modem. You can obtain this  
information from your 3G ISP (Optional)  
This field should not be altered unless it is required by your 3G  
ISP.  
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Account  
Enter the new User Name for your 3G modem here, you can  
obtain this information from your 3G ISP.  
Password  
Enter the new Password for your 3G modem here, you can obtain  
this information from your 3G ISP.  
Authentication  
Primary DNS  
Secondary DNS  
Connection Control  
Choose your authentication, you can obtain this information from  
your 3G ISP.  
This feature allows you to assign a Primary DNS Server. You can  
obtain this information from your 3G ISP.  
This feature allows you to assign a Secondary DNS Server. You  
can obtain this information from your 3G ISP.  
There are 3 modes for you to control the 3G connection:  
Connect-on-demand: Router will connect to the ISP when its  
clients send outgoing packets.  
Auto Reconnect (Always-on): Router will keep the connection  
to the ISP after the connection is established.  
Manually: Router will not connect to the ISP until user clicks the  
Connect button on the Status-page.  
Keep Alive  
Some 3G Internet Service Providers may disconnect Internet  
connection if a user is idle (no Internet activity) for certain period  
of time. Select LCP Echo Request or Ping Remote Host  
(depends on your ISP) and configure its settings so that Router  
will send out packets regularly to keep your connection alive. If it  
is not applicable to your ISP, you can select Disable.  
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iBurst WAN Type: The information on this page will only be used when your service  
provider requires an account and Password to connect to the iBurst network.  
Parameter  
Description  
Account  
Enter the User Name for your USB modem here. You can obtain  
this information from your ISP.  
Password  
Enter the password for your USB modem here. You can obtain  
this information from your ISP.  
Primary DNS  
This feature allows you to assign a Primary DNS Server. You can  
obtain this information from your ISP.  
Secondary DNS  
Connection Control  
This feature allows you to assign a Secondary DNS Server. You  
can obtain this information from your ISP.  
There are 3 modes for you to control the 3G connection:  
Connect-on-demand: Router will connect to the ISP when its  
clients send outgoing packets.  
Auto Reconnect (Always-on): Router will keep the connection  
to the ISP after the connection is established.  
Manually: Router will not connect to the ISP until user clicks the  
Connect button on the Status-page.  
Maximum Idle Time  
The amount of time of inactivity before disconnecting your  
PPPoE session. Set it to zero or enable “Auto-reconnect” to  
disable this feature.  
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Service Name  
This is optional. Input the service name if your ISP requires it.  
Otherwise, you can leave it blank.  
Assign IP Address  
This is optional. Input the IP address you wish to use.  
Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) Most ISP offers MTU value to users. The default MTU value is 0  
(auto).  
NAT Disable  
Check this box to disable NAT and bridge data from WAN port to  
LAN port.  
Click on Save after you finished all settings.  
You can continue to configure other settings for the router; after you finish, please go to  
Tools Reboot to reboot the router so the settings will take effect (Please wait for  
about 35 seconds while router is rebooting).  
Wi-Fi HotSpot WAN Type: This WAN type allows you to share one Wi-Fi Hotspot  
account with your friends or colleagues. Just follow a few steps below to connect to a  
remote Wi-Fi HotSpot.  
Step 1 Click “Wi-Fi HotSpot” Search” button to search any available Wi-Fi Hotspot or AP  
(Access Point) in your environment.  
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Step 2 After finish searching, you will see a list of available APs in your environment. You  
can select the one you wish to connect and click Select, or click Refresh button to  
search again.  
Step 3 Enter the Preshare Key of the remote HotSpot you just selected if it is required.  
Click Save to save the settings.  
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Step 4 Click Reboot button to restart the router and new settings will take effect.  
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3.2.1.2 DHCP Server  
This page allows you to configure the DHCP settings for your router.  
Parameter  
Description  
DHCP Server  
Select Disable or Enable the DHCP server.  
IP Pool Starting/Ending Address  
Whenever there is a request from a wireless client, the DHCP  
server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the  
IP address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify a  
range by entering the starting / ending address of the IP address  
pool.  
Lease Time  
DHCP lease time to the DHCP client.  
Domain Name  
This is optional, this information will be passed to the client.  
Press “More…” for more options  
Primary DNS/Secondary DNS  
This is optional. This feature allows you to assign a Primary /  
Secondary DNS Server.  
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Primary WINS/Secondary WINS  
Gateway  
This is optional. This feature allows you to assign a WINS Server.  
This is optional. Gateway address would be the IP address of an  
alternate Router.  
Client List  
Click on Client List to view DHCP clients.  
Fixed Mapping  
Click on Fixed Mapping to assign fixed IP address to a specific  
client according to the client’s MAC address. Please see details  
below.  
Fixed Mapping  
The DHCP Server will reserve the special IP for special MAC address, shows below  
Parameter  
Description  
DHCP Clients  
Select a DHCP client device from the drop down list. Select an ID  
from 1 to 10, and click Copy to. The clients MAC address will  
automatically be filled into the MAC Address table.  
MAC Address  
IP Address  
You can manually enter the MAC address of a wireless client.  
The MAC address format is ‘aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff’  
Specify an IP address for the client.  
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Enable  
Check/Uncheck the Enable box to enable/disable the settings of  
each mapping rule.  
Previous / Next  
You can set up to 100 fixed mapping rules for this router. Click  
Previous or Next to reach the previous or next 10 entries.  
Click Save to save the settings you made.  
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3.2.1.3 Wireless  
You can set parameters that are used for wireless clients to connect to this router. The  
parameters include SSID, Channel Number, Encryption etc.  
Parameters  
Default  
100%  
Description  
Transmit Power  
Select the level of transmit power. The higher transmit  
power consumes more power but provides better signal  
strength; the lower transmit power consumes less power  
but provides lower signal strength. It is suggested to  
keep 100% under normal condition.  
Network ID (SSID)  
Airlink101  
This is the name of your wireless network. You can type  
any alphanumeric characters here, maximum 32  
characters. SSID is used to identify your own wireless  
router from others when there are multiple wireless  
routers in the same area. It’s recommended to change  
default SSID value to the one which is meaningful to you,  
like myhome, office_room1, etc.  
Channel  
11  
Please select a channel from the drop down list of  
‘Channel Number’ for broadcasting. You can choose any  
channel number you want to use, except that when you  
use HotSpot for WAN type, the router must follow the  
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channel of the HotSpot.  
Wireless Mode  
B/G/N Mixed  
Please select wireless mode from one of the following  
options:  
B Only: 2.4GHz band, only allows 802.11b wireless  
network client to connect this router (maximum transfer  
rate 11Mbps*).  
G Only: 2.4GHz band, only allows 802.11g wireless  
network client to connect this router (maximum transfer  
rate 54Mbps*).  
N Only: 2.4GHz band, only allows 802.11n wireless  
network client to connect this router (maximum transfer  
rate 150Mbps*).  
B/G Mixed: 2.4GHz band, only allows 802.11b and  
802.11g wireless network client to connect this router  
(maximum transfer rate 11Mbps for 802.11b clients, and  
maximum 54Mbps for 802.11g clients*).  
B/G/N Mixed: 2.4GHz band, allows 802.11b, 802.11g,  
and 802.11n wireless network client to connect this router  
(maximum transfer rate 11Mbps for 802.11b clients,  
maximum 54Mbps for 802.11g clients, and maximum  
150Mbps for 802.11n clients*).  
Authentication  
Encryption  
You can choose Open, Shared, Auto, WPA-PSK,  
WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for encryption mode.  
The detailed settings will appear after you choose an  
encryption.  
There are different configurations depending on the  
Authentication you select. Please see below for more  
details.  
WPS Setup  
Please see below for more details.  
Please see below for more details.  
Wireless Client List  
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Configuring WEP Encryption  
Note: IEEE802.11n only supports WPA2 or WPA-PSK AES encryption. If you use WEP as your  
encryption, wireless data rate will drop to 54Mbps (802.11g standard).  
Authentication: Select Open, Shared or Auto  
Encryption:  
Select WEP  
WEP Key 1~4: Select a WEP Key you wish to use  
HEX/ASCII:  
Key Value:  
Select HEX or ASCII. You can select ASCII (alphanumeric format) or  
Hexadecimal (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) for the key format.  
You can enter 10 or 26-digit Hex key (a~f and 0~9) if you select HEX,  
or 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters if you select ASCII.  
Configuring WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK Encryption  
Authentication: Select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK  
Encryption:  
Select either AES or TKIP. It is suggested to select AES if all your  
wireless computers / devices support this encryption mode.  
Note: IEEE802.11n only supports AES encryption. If you use TKIP as your  
encryption, wireless data rate will drop to 54Mbps (802.11g standard).  
Preshare Key: Enter 8~63 characters as the security key of your wireless network.  
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WPS Setup  
The AR550W3G Wireless N 150 3G/3.75G Travel Router has a built-in Easy Setup  
Button (WPS) which allows you to connect your wireless computer with the router easily  
and safely. Your wireless adapter must support this feature as well. If not, you will need  
to set up the wireless security manually and you can skip this section.  
In the instructions below, we are going to use the AWLL5077 Airlink101 Wireless N 150  
Mini USB Adapter as an example.  
Step 1 Go to the computer with Airlink101 Wireless N 150 Mini USB adapter, AWLL5077  
connected.  
Step 2 Push and hold the Easy Setup Button on the Adapter until you see the following  
window pops up on the computer monitor.  
Step 3 Within the following 2 minutes, push the WPS Button on the Router and hold for 1  
second.  
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Step 4 The Router will now start the handshake with the wireless adapter which will take  
about 30 seconds. When you see the window similar to the one below, the connection  
has been established.  
To configure the WPS settings of the router, click on Wireless on the left menu bar and  
then click on WPS Setup button.  
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Parameters  
Description  
WPS  
Select Enable or Disable WPS function.  
AP PIN  
This is the WPS PIN code of this wireless router. This code is  
useful when you need to build wireless connection by WPS  
with other WPS-enabled wireless devices using PIN.  
Config Mode  
There are “Registrar” and “Enrollee” modes for the WPS  
connection. When “Registrar” is enabled, the wireless clients  
will follow the router’s wireless settings for WPS connection.  
When “Enrollee” mode is enabled, the router will follow the  
wireless settings of wireless client for WPS connection.  
Config Status  
Config Method  
If the wireless security (encryption) function of this wireless  
router is properly set, you’ll see “Configured” message here. If  
wireless security function has not been set, you’ll see  
“unConfigured”.  
Select between Push Button and PIN Code.  
Push Button: Select Push Button and click ‘Trigger’ to start  
Push-Button setup procedure. The router will wait for WPS  
requests from wireless clients for 2 minutes. The “WLAN” LED  
on the wireless router will be blinking quickly when this wireless  
router is waiting for incoming WPS request. You need to press  
the WPS button on the wireless client during this time.  
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PIN Code: Select PIN Code and input the code of the wireless  
client you wish to connect in the blank next to it, and click  
Trigger’ button below. The “WLAN” LED on the wireless router  
will be blinking quickly when this wireless router is trying to  
establish wireless connection with the client.  
WPS Status  
It displays if WPS setup procedure is ongoing.  
Wireless Client List  
This table displays the wireless clients that are currently associated to the router. You  
can click Back to go back to the Wireless page, or click Refresh to refresh the list.  
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3.2.1.4 Change Password  
You can change the password required to log into the Router’s web configuration utility.  
The default password is “admin”. It is suggested to change the administrator’s default  
password as soon as you start to use the Router, and store it in a safe place. The  
password consists of 0 to 9 alphanumeric characters, and are case sensitive  
Parameters  
Description  
Old Password  
New Password  
Reconfirm  
Enter the current password of the router.  
Enter the new password.  
Enter the new password again for verification purposes.  
Note: If you forget your password, you’ll have to reset the router  
to the factory default (the default password is ‘admin’) by pushing  
and holding the Reset button on the side of the router for 6  
seconds. When both LEDs are blinking simultaneously, the router  
has been reset.  
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3.2.2 Security Settings  
This function allows you to configure some Internet access rules for your local computers  
based on the IP address, MAC address, URL or keywords.  
3.2.2.1 Packet Filtering  
If you want to restrict users from accessing certain Internet applications/services (e.g.  
Internet websites, email, FTP etc.) by their IP addresses, you can set up the filtering  
rules here. Entries in this table are restricted to use certain type of connections from the  
router. Packet filters can be helpful in securing or restricting your local network.  
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Parameters  
Description  
Outbound Packet Filter  
Check/uncheck Enable to enable/disable the Packet Filtering.  
Allow / Deny all to pass except  
those match the following rules  
Please select “Allow” or “Deny” to decide the behavior of packet  
filtering table. If you select Allow, all traffic will be allowed except  
the Source IP addresses listed in filtering table. If you select Deny,  
all traffic will be denied except the Source IP address listed in  
filtering table.  
Source IP  
Please input the client’s IP address you wish to apply the filtering  
rule. You can input a single IP address (192.168.2.10) or a range  
of IP addresses (192.168.2.10-192.168.2.50). Leaving this field  
blank indicates all IP addresses.  
Destination IP  
Please input the Destination IP address (i.e. an FTP site, Email  
server, etc.) you wish to apply the filtering. You can input a single  
IP address (192.168.2.10) or a range of IP addresses  
(192.168.2.10-192.168.2.50). Leaving this field blank means all  
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IP addresses.  
Port  
Please input the port number here. You can define a single port  
(80) or a range of ports (1000-1999). Add prefix "T" or "U" to  
specify TCP or UDP protocol, for example, T80, U53,  
U2000-2999. No prefix indicates both TCP and UDP are defined.  
Leaving this field blank indicates all ports.  
Enable  
Check/uncheck Enable to enable/disable each Packet Filtering  
rule.  
MAC Level  
Please see MAC Control at 3.2.2.3.  
Click on Save after you finished all settings.  
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3.2.2.2 URL Blocking  
You can block access to certain websites or web contents from local PCs by entering a  
full URL address or just keywords. This feature can help parents to manage the Internet  
usage for their children (i.e. Parental Control).  
Parameter  
Description  
URL Blocking  
URL  
Check/Uncheck Enable to enable/disable URL Blocking.  
You can enter the full URL address of a website or any keyword  
of certain website you want to block.  
Enable  
Check/Uncheck Enable to enable/disable each rule individually.  
Click on Save after you finished all settings.  
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3.2.2.3 MAC Control  
This function will help you to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your  
wireless router. Only those network devices with the MAC addresses you specified here  
are allowed to access your wireless router. You can use this function with other security  
measures described in previous section together to enhance the safety of your wireless  
network.  
Up to 100 MAC addresses can be added by using this function.  
Parameters  
Description  
MAC Access Control  
Check this box to enable the MAC filtering function. All settings in  
this page will take effect only when “Enable” is checked.  
Association Control  
Check this box to enable the rule that only the wireless client  
whose MAC addresses are in the table can associate to the  
wireless LAN. If a client is denied to associate to the wireless  
LAN, it means the client can't send or receive any data via this  
router. Choose "allow" or "deny" to determine if the routers allows  
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or denies wireless association from clients whose MAC  
addresses are not in the table.  
DHCP Clients  
Select a DHCP client from the drop down list. Select an ID  
number and click Copy To. The client’s MAC address will be  
copied to the ID you selected; you do not need to enter it  
manually.  
MAC Address  
A
Input a MAC address in the format ‘aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff’.  
Check this box to allow wireless clients associating to the  
wireless network.  
Previous / Next  
You can set up to 100 fixed mapping rules for this router. Click  
Previous or Next to reach the previous or next 10 entries.  
Click on Save after you finished all settings.  
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3.2.2.4 Miscellaneous  
Parameters  
Description  
Administrator Time-out  
The system will log out the administrator after no activity for a  
period of time. You may set the time-out period to zero to disable  
this feature.  
Remote Administrator Host: Port  
This feature enables you to perform administration task from  
remote host. If this feature is enabled, only the specified IP  
address can perform remote administration. Setting the specified  
IP address as 0.0.0.0 indicates any host can connect with this  
product to perform administration task. You can use subnet mask  
bits "/nn" notation to specified a group of trusted IP addresses, for  
example, "10.1.2.0/24".  
NOTE: When Remote Administration is enabled, port 80 will be  
opened; you can change to other port number such as 8080.  
Discard PING from WAN side  
DoS Attack Detection  
Check this box to enable Discard PING from WAN side. When  
you enable this feature, your router will not respond to a “ping”  
request from any host on the WAN side.  
Check this box to enable the DoS Attack Detection. Router will  
block the DoS once it is detected. Denial of Service (DoS) is a  
common attack measure, by transmitting a great amount of data  
or request to your Internet IP address and server, the Internet  
connection will become very slow, and server may stop  
responding because it is not capable to handle too much traffics.  
Click on Save after you finished all settings.  
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3.2.3 Advanced Setting  
This page allows you to set up system log and time settings.  
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3.2.3.1 System Log  
You can enable this function to log all important system events for your router. This page  
supports two methods to export system logs to specific destination by means of syslog  
(UDP) and SMTP (TCP).  
Parameters  
Description  
IP address for syslogd  
Host IP of destination where system log will be sent to. Check  
Enable to enable this feature  
Setting of Email alert  
SMTP Server: Port  
Check Enable if you want to enable Email alert (send syslog via  
Email).  
Input the SMTP server IP and port, which are connected with ':'. If  
you do not specify port number, the default value is 25.  
For example, "mail.abc.com" or "192.168.1.100:25".  
SMTP Username  
SMTP Password  
Input the Email user account for the SMTP server.  
Input the password of the Email account.  
Email Addresses  
Enter the Email addresses of the recipients who will receive these  
logs. You can assign more than 1 recipient by using ';' or ',' to  
separate these Email addresses.  
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Email Subject  
View Log  
The subject of email alert, this setting is optional.  
Click View Log to view all system logs.  
Email Log Now  
Click Email Log Now to email log to the account you set up now.  
Click on Save after you finished all settings.  
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3.2.3.2 System Time  
Specify correct Time Zone for your router is very important. It will reflect to the events in  
system logs.  
Parameter  
Description  
Time Zone  
You can select your local time zone here. The router will sync  
time according to your time zone selection.  
Auto-Synchronization  
Check Enable to synchronize system time with the Time Server  
selected below.  
Time Server Address  
Sync with Time Server  
Select a time server here.  
Click this button to sync the system time with the desired time  
server. (The router must be connected to the Internet to be able  
to sync time.)  
Sync with my PC  
Click this button to sync system time with the computer.  
Click on Save after you finished all settings.  
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3.2.4 Toolbox  
The Toolbox page allows you to view system logs, upgrade firmware, save/reload  
configuration settings, reset factory default settings, reboot the router, configure UPnP  
setting, and perform ping test.  
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3.2.4.1 System Info  
You can view, download, and clear the system logs stored in the router here.  
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3.2.4.2 Firmware Upgrade  
To upgrade the firmware for the Router, you need to download the firmware file from  
www.airlink101.com/support/ and save it to your local hard disk first. You may need to  
unzip it if it is a .zip file.  
Click on Browse to select the firmware you just downloaded/unzipped, then click  
Upgrade to start the upgrade process. (You may have to wait a few minutes for the  
upgrade to complete).  
NOTE: Never interrupt the upgrade process by closing the web browser or disconnect  
your computer from router. If the firmware you uploaded is corrupt, the firmware upgrade  
will fail, and you may contact Technical Support for help.  
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3.2.4.3 Backup Setting  
You can save the router’s configuration settings to your local hard disk by clicking on  
Backup Setting and save it as a .bin file. Once you need to restore the settings, please  
go to Firmware Upgrade page and load the .bin file you saved.  
3.2.4.4 Reset to Default  
To restore the router settings to factory default, click on Reset to Default, and you will be  
prompted:  
Click OK to continue or Cancel to exit.  
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3.2.4.5 Reboot  
To reboot the router, click on Reboot, and you will be prompted:  
Click OK to continue or Cancel to exit.  
3.2.4.6 Miscellaneous  
Parameter  
Description  
UPnP Setting  
Check to enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) setting. You can  
view this router from “Network Places” after enabling UPnP.  
Domain Name or IP Address for  
Ping Test  
Enter an domain name (i.e. google.com) or IP address to perform  
ping test. If you can ping a remote website, it means the Internet  
is connected.  
Click on Save after you finished all settings.  
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3.3 Status  
The Status section allows you to monitor the current status of your router. You can use the  
Status page to monitor: the Internet connection, Wireless, 3G/3.5G Modem status, and the  
statistics information of the Router.  
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3.3.1 System Status  
You can view the status of current Internet connection.  
3.3.2 Wireless Modem Status  
You can view the information of your 3G USB modem.  
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3.3.3 Wireless Status  
You can view the Wireless LAN status of your router, including SSID (the name of your  
wireless network), Channel number, and Security.  
3.3.4 Statistics Information  
You can view the statistics information of your router, including inbound and outbound  
packets.  
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting  
If you found the router is working improperly or stop responding to you, before you  
contact your dealer of purchase for help, please read this troubleshooting first. Some  
problems can be solved by yourself within very short time.  
Scenario  
Solution  
Router is not  
a. Please check the connection of power cord and make  
sure it is correctly and firmly inserted to the router.  
b. If all LEDs on this router are off, please check the status  
of A/C power adapter, and make sure it’s correctly  
powered, and the power is switched ON.  
responding to me when  
I want to access it by  
web browser  
c. You must use the same IP address section which router  
uses.  
d. Are you using MAC or Packet filter? Try to connect the  
router by another computer and see if it works; if not,  
please restore your router to factory default settings  
(pressing ‘Reset’ button and hold it for 6 seconds).  
e. Set your computer to obtain an IP address automatically  
(DHCP), and see if your computer can get an IP  
address.  
f. If you did a firmware upgrade and this happens, contact  
your dealer of purchase for help.  
g. If all above solutions don’t work, contact the Airlink101  
Technical Support for help.  
Can’t get connected to  
Internet  
a. Go to ‘Status’ and check Internet connection under  
System Status. You should see valid addresses  
assigned to IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway  
and Domain Name Server, instead of showing ‘0.0.0.0’.  
b. Please be patient, sometime Internet takes 1~2 minutes  
to be connected, especially 3G network.  
c. Check if you can get connected to Internet with your  
computer directly attached to the USB modem provided  
by your Internet service provider.  
d. Check 3G user ID and password you configured for the  
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router again if you use 3G service to access Internet.  
e. Try to reset the router and try again later.  
a. Are you too far from your router? Try to get closer.  
b. ‘SSID Broadcast’ set to disable?  
I can’t locate my router  
by my wireless client  
c. Please remember that you have to input SSID on your  
wireless client manually, if SSID broadcast is disabled.  
a. Try to reset the router and see if it’s better after that.  
b. Try to know what computers do on your local network. If  
someone’s transferring big files, other people will feel  
Internet is slowing down.  
File download is very  
slow or breaks  
frequently  
c. If this never happens before, call you Internet service  
provider to know if there is any problem with their  
service.  
I can’t log onto web  
a. Password you entered is wrong.  
management interface: b. Password is case-sensitive. Make sure the ‘Caps Lock’  
light is not illuminated.  
c. Make sure you’re connecting to the right router.  
d. If you really forget the password, do a hardware reset by  
pressing the Reset button and holding it for 6 seconds .  
Router becomes hot  
a. This is not a malfunction, if you can keep your hand on  
the router’s case.  
b. If you smell something wrong or see the smoke coming  
out from router or A/C power adapter, please disconnect  
the router and A/C power adapter from utility power  
(make sure it’s safe before you’re doing this!), and call  
your dealer of purchase for help.  
The date and time of all a. Adjust the system time of router.  
event logs are wrong  
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Appendix A - Hardware Specification  
Standards  
IEEE 802.11b / g / n  
Advanced Features  
MAC Control  
Frequency Range  
2.4GHz  
Firewall  
Multi-lingual UI: English, Spanish,  
Chinese, and German  
System Requirement  
Windows®, Mac®, or Linux®  
operating system  
Interface  
3G USB adapter slot  
Reset / WPS Button  
Power Switch On/Off  
Mini USB Power Jack  
Antenna  
Internet Explore 5.5 or above  
Installed 2.4GHz Wireless b/g/n  
adapter  
1 PIFA Internal Antenna  
Wireless WAN Type  
3G/3.75G (WCDMA,HSDPA,HSUPA,  
CDMA2000,EV-DO)  
PPPoE (for iBurst)  
HotSpot Client  
Security  
Power Adapter  
Mini USB DC 5V / 1.2A  
Dimensions  
93 x 65 x 17mm (L x W x H)  
Temperature  
Operating: 0ºC to 40ºC  
WPA / WPA2-PSK  
WEP 64 / 128bit  
Data rate*  
Storage: -10ºC to 70ºC  
Humidity  
Operating:10%~90% non-condensing  
Storage: 0% to 95% Non-Condensing  
Warranty  
Up to 150Mbps  
LEDs  
Limited 1-year warranty  
Certification  
3G (USB)  
Wireless  
FCC, CE  
Output Power  
11n/g: 14dBm  
11b: 17dBm  
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Technical Support  
Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238  
* The AR550W3G may not support all 3G/3.75G USB modem, please go to www.airlink101.com to check  
the compatibility list.  
*Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data  
throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,  
building materials and construction, mix of wireless products used, radio frequency interference (e.g.,  
cordless telephones and microwaves) as well as network overhead lower actual data throughput rate.  
Compatibility with 802.11n devices from other manufactures is not guaranteed. Specifications are subject  
to change without notice. Photo of product may not reflect actual content. All products and trademarks are  
the property of their respective owners. Copyright ©2010 Airlink101®  
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