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150Mbps 802.11N
3G Mobile Wireless Router
R36
User Guide
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Summary

INTRODUCTION

KEY HARDWARE FEATURES

Describes the main hardware features of the 3G Mobile Wireless Router.

DESCRIPTION OF CAPABILITIES

Outlines the functionalities and features supported by the 3G Mobile Wireless Router.

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

LED INDICATORS

INITIAL CONFIGURATION

CONNECTING TO THE LOGIN PAGE

Details how to connect a PC to the router's LAN port and access the management interface.

SETUP WIZARD

Option #1 - WAN (Static IP)

Configures the WAN connection using a USB Wireless Adapter with Static IP mode.

Security Mode (SSID)

Specifies the security mode for the SSID, allowing selection of various security methods.

Access Policy (MAC Filtering)

Provides MAC address filtering to allow or reject specific station MAC addresses.

Option #1 - WAN (DHCP)

Configures the WAN connection using a USB Wireless Card with DHCP mode.

Hostname

Specifies the host name of the DHCP client.

Primary DNS Server

Sets the IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server for network name resolution.

Secondary DNS Server

Sets the IP address of the Secondary Domain Name Server.

Option #1 - WAN (PPPoE)

Configures the WAN connection using a USB Wireless Card with PPPoE mode.

User Name (PPPoE)

Sets the PPPoE user name for the WAN port.

Password (PPPoE)

Sets the PPPoE password for the WAN port.

Verify Password (PPPoE)

Prompts the user to re-enter the chosen password for verification.

Operation Mode (PPPoE)

Configures keep alive time and on-demand idle time for the connection.

Option #2 - WAN (3 G Dongle)

Enables support for a USB 3G modem as a WAN connection.

Pin Code Protect (3 G)

Encrypts access to the 3G modem connection using a PIN code.

Dial Code (3 G)

The dialled access code that connects the USB device to the service provider.

APN Service (3 G)

The access point name (APN) that uniquely identifies the 3G or 3.5G service provider.

User Name (3 G)

The user name for the 3G or 3.5G service provider account.

Password (3 G)

The password for the 3G or 3.5G service provider account.

Budget Control (3 G)

Enables monthly limits on time or total data for the 3G connection.

Budget Criterion (3 G)

Specifies budget limits by time or data, including Time and Data Budget settings.

Budget Policy (3 G)

Defines actions to take when budget limits are reached, like dropping connections.

User Name (SMTP)

Specifies the user name for the SMTP server account.

Password (SMTP)

Specifies the password for the SMTP server account.

Mail Server

Specifies the URL of the SMTP mail server for alert messages.

Mail Sender

Specifies the sender's email address for alert messages.

Mail Recipient

Specifies the recipient's email address for alert messages.

Budget Counter

Sets the day of the month to reset time/data budget counters.

Option #3 - WAN (ADSL)

Configures ADSL Modem connection using PPPoE mode for Internet access.

MAC Clone (ADSL)

Allows changing the router's MAC address to match the ISP's registered MAC address.

Dual WAN (ADSL + 3 G)

Enables 3G USB as a backup WAN connection when DSL is not functioning.

SETTINGS - PPTP

Ethernet Port (PPTP)

Selects PPTP for the WAN port connection from the drop-down list.

MAC Clone (PPTP)

Allows changing the router's MAC address to match the ISP's registered MAC address.

USB Port (PPTP)

Enables WAN connection using a USB 3G modem or USB Wireless Card.

Server IP (PPTP)

Sets the PPTP server IP address.

User Name (PPTP)

Sets the PPTP user name for the WAN port.

Password (PPTP)

Sets the PPTP password for the WAN port.

Verify Password (PPTP)

Prompts for re-entry of the chosen password.

Address Mode (PPTP)

Sets the PPTP network mode.

IP Address (PPTP Static)

Sets the static IP address, available when PPTP Network Mode is static IP.

Subnet Mask (PPTP Static)

Sets the static IP subnet mask, available when PPTP Network Mode is static IP.

Default Gateway (PPTP)

The IP address of the router for destination IP addresses not on the local subnet.

Operation Mode (PPTP)

Enables and configures the keep alive time.

Primary DNS Server (PPTP)

Sets the IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server.

SETTINGS - L2 TP

Ethernet Port (L2 TP)

Selects L2TP for the WAN port connection from the drop-down list.

MAC Clone (L2 TP)

Allows changing the router's MAC address to match the ISP's registered MAC address.

USB Port (L2 TP)

Enables WAN connection using a USB 3G Modem and USB Wireless Card.

Server IP (L2 TP)

Sets the L2TP server IP Address.

User Name (L2 TP)

Sets the L2TP user name for the WAN port.

Password (L2 TP)

Sets the L2TP password for the WAN port.

Verify Password (L2 TP)

Prompts for re-entry of the chosen password.

Address Mode (L2 TP)

Sets the L2TP network mode.

IP Address (L2 TP Static)

Sets the static IP address, available when L2TP Network Mode is static IP.

Subnet Mask (L2 TP Static)

Sets the static IP subnet mask, available when L2TP Network Mode is static IP.

Default Gateway (L2 TP)

The IP address of the router for destination IP addresses not on the local subnet.

Operation Mode (L2 TP)

Enables and configures the keep alive time.

Primary DNS Server (L2 TP)

Sets the IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server.

Wireless Configuration

BASIC SETTINGS

Configures radio signal characteristics, wireless security features, and virtual access points (VAPs).

Wireless On;Off

Enables or disables the wireless radio.

Network Mode

Defines the radio operating mode, e.g., 11b/g/n mixed, 11n only.

Network Name (SSID)

The name of the wireless network service provided by the router.

Multiple SSID1

An additional VAP interface supported on the device for a second network name.

Broadcast Network Name (SSID)

Controls whether the SSID is broadcast in the beacon signal.

AP Isolation

Isolates communication between clients to protect them, typically for hotspots.

MBSSID AP Isolation

Isolates wireless clients from different SSIDs.

BSSID

The MAC address of the 3G Mobile Wireless Router in the Basic Service Set network.

Frequency (Channel)

The radio channel used for communication with wireless clients.

HT PHYSICAL MODE

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Guard Interval

Helps receivers overcome multipath delays by copying signal time to the front.

MCS

Determines modulation, coding, and number of spatial channels for data transmission.

Reverse Direction Grant (RDG)

Reduces data packet collision by using the reverse direction protocol.

Space Time Block Coding (STBC)

Leverages multiple antennas to improve performance and range.

Extension Channel

Provides extra bandwidth when 20/40MHz channel bandwidth is set.

Aggregate MSDU (A-MSDU)

Enables Mac Service Data Unit (MSDU) aggregation.

Auto Block ACK

Selects whether to block ACK during data transferring.

Decline BA Request

Selects to reject peer BA-Request or not.

HT Disallow TKIP

Prevents TKIP data encryption when using 802.11n high-throughput rates.

ADVANCED WIRELESS

Includes additional radio parameters for wireless settings.

WI-FI MULTIMEDIA

WMM

Sets the WMM operational mode, advertising QoS capabilities to clients.

WLAN SECURITY

Authentication

Verifies that clients attempting to connect are authorized users.

Traffic Encryption

Protects data passing between the unit and clients.

WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY (WEP)

Security Mode (WEP)

Configures the WEP security mode used by clients.

WPA PRE-SHARED KEY

WPA PRE-SHARED KEY

Security Mode (WPA;WPA2-PSK)

Configures WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK security modes using a shared key.

WPA Algorithms

Selects the data encryption type to use, TKIP, AES, or TKIP/AES.

TKIP

Uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol for encryption, dynamically changing keys.

AES

Uses Advanced Encryption Standard for encryption, providing robust data confidentiality.

TKIP;AES

Uses either TKIP or AES keys; supports mixed WPA/WPA2 modes.

WPA ENTERPRISE MODE

Security Mode (WPA;WPA2 Enterprise)

Configures WPA/WPA2 security modes using 802.1X authentication with a RADIUS server.

IEEE 802.1 X AND RADIUS

ACCESS POLICY

Security Mode (802.1 X)

Configures 802.1X security mode for clients, requiring a RADIUS server.

802.1 X WEP

Selects WEP keys for data encryption, with keys auto-generated by RADIUS server.

RADIUS Server

Configures RADIUS server settings, including IP address and port.

WIRELESS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (WDS)

WDS Mode

Selects the WDS mode: Disable, Lazy, Bridge, Repeater.

Encryption Type (WDS)

Specifies the data encryption used on the WDS link.

Encryption Key (WDS)

Sets the encryption key for the WDS link based on type and length.

AP MAC Address (WDS)

The MAC address of the other 3G Mobile Wireless Router in the WDS link.

Bridge (WDS)

Operates as a standard bridge forwarding traffic between WDS links.

Repeater (WDS)

Operates as a wireless repeater, extending range for remote clients.

WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP (WPS)

WPS

Enables WPS, locks security settings, and refreshes WPS configuration information.

WPS Config

PIN (WPS)

Uses an eight-digit PIN code for WPS registrar/enrollee authentication.

PBC (WPS)

Uses the physical WPS button for WPS device activation.

FIREWALL CONFIGURATION

MAC;IP;Port Filtering

Restricts connection parameters to limit intrusion and defend against hacker attacks.

Default Policy (Firewall)

Defines how packets not matching any rules are handled (Accepted or Dropped).

MAC Address (Firewall)

Specifies the MAC address to block or allow traffic from.

Destination IP Address (Firewall)

Specifies the destination IP address to block or allow traffic from.

Source IP Address (Firewall)

Specifies the source IP address to block or allow traffic from.

Protocol (Firewall)

Specifies the destination port type, TCP, UDP, or ICMP.

CURRENT FILTER RULES

VIRTUAL SERVER SETTINGS (PORT FORWARDING)

Virtual Server

Enables or disables port forwarding for the virtual server.

IP Address (Virtual Server)

Specifies the IP address of a server on the local network for external access.

Private Port (Virtual Server)

The protocol port number on the local server.

Public Port (Virtual Server)

The protocol port number on the router's WAN interface.

Protocol (Virtual Server)

Specifies the protocol to forward, TCP, UDP, or TCP&UDP.

Comment (Virtual Server)

Identifies the port forwarding service on the network.

DMZ

DMZ Settings

Sets the DMZ status (Enable/Disable).

DMZ IP Address

Specifies an IP address on the local network allowed unblocked access to the WAN.

CONTENT FILTERING

Web URL Filter Settings

Filters inbound Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) to block access to specific websites.

Current URL Filters

Displays the current URL filter list.

Add a URL Filter

Adds a URL filter to the settings.

LANGUAGE SELECTION

ADVANCED SETTINGS

TIME ZONE SETTING

Configures the current time, time zone, and SNTP server settings.

GREEN AP

Sets output power for the R36 and/or wireless adapter.

DDNS SETTING (DYNAMIC DOMAIN NAME SERVER)

Configures Dynamic DNS settings for a hostname and provider.

DDNS Settings

User Name (DDNS)

Sets the DDNS user name for the connection.

Password (DDNS)

Sets a DDNS password for the connection.

HostName (DDNS)

The host name selected from the DDNS service provider.

Summary

INTRODUCTION

KEY HARDWARE FEATURES

Describes the main hardware features of the 3G Mobile Wireless Router.

DESCRIPTION OF CAPABILITIES

Outlines the functionalities and features supported by the 3G Mobile Wireless Router.

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

LED INDICATORS

INITIAL CONFIGURATION

CONNECTING TO THE LOGIN PAGE

Details how to connect a PC to the router's LAN port and access the management interface.

SETUP WIZARD

Option #1 - WAN (Static IP)

Configures the WAN connection using a USB Wireless Adapter with Static IP mode.

Security Mode (SSID)

Specifies the security mode for the SSID, allowing selection of various security methods.

Access Policy (MAC Filtering)

Provides MAC address filtering to allow or reject specific station MAC addresses.

Option #1 - WAN (DHCP)

Configures the WAN connection using a USB Wireless Card with DHCP mode.

Hostname

Specifies the host name of the DHCP client.

Primary DNS Server

Sets the IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server for network name resolution.

Secondary DNS Server

Sets the IP address of the Secondary Domain Name Server.

Option #1 - WAN (PPPoE)

Configures the WAN connection using a USB Wireless Card with PPPoE mode.

User Name (PPPoE)

Sets the PPPoE user name for the WAN port.

Password (PPPoE)

Sets the PPPoE password for the WAN port.

Verify Password (PPPoE)

Prompts the user to re-enter the chosen password for verification.

Operation Mode (PPPoE)

Configures keep alive time and on-demand idle time for the connection.

Option #2 - WAN (3 G Dongle)

Enables support for a USB 3G modem as a WAN connection.

Pin Code Protect (3 G)

Encrypts access to the 3G modem connection using a PIN code.

Dial Code (3 G)

The dialled access code that connects the USB device to the service provider.

APN Service (3 G)

The access point name (APN) that uniquely identifies the 3G or 3.5G service provider.

User Name (3 G)

The user name for the 3G or 3.5G service provider account.

Password (3 G)

The password for the 3G or 3.5G service provider account.

Budget Control (3 G)

Enables monthly limits on time or total data for the 3G connection.

Budget Criterion (3 G)

Specifies budget limits by time or data, including Time and Data Budget settings.

Budget Policy (3 G)

Defines actions to take when budget limits are reached, like dropping connections.

User Name (SMTP)

Specifies the user name for the SMTP server account.

Password (SMTP)

Specifies the password for the SMTP server account.

Mail Server

Specifies the URL of the SMTP mail server for alert messages.

Mail Sender

Specifies the sender's email address for alert messages.

Mail Recipient

Specifies the recipient's email address for alert messages.

Budget Counter

Sets the day of the month to reset time/data budget counters.

Option #3 - WAN (ADSL)

Configures ADSL Modem connection using PPPoE mode for Internet access.

MAC Clone (ADSL)

Allows changing the router's MAC address to match the ISP's registered MAC address.

Dual WAN (ADSL + 3 G)

Enables 3G USB as a backup WAN connection when DSL is not functioning.

SETTINGS - PPTP

Ethernet Port (PPTP)

Selects PPTP for the WAN port connection from the drop-down list.

MAC Clone (PPTP)

Allows changing the router's MAC address to match the ISP's registered MAC address.

USB Port (PPTP)

Enables WAN connection using a USB 3G modem or USB Wireless Card.

Server IP (PPTP)

Sets the PPTP server IP address.

User Name (PPTP)

Sets the PPTP user name for the WAN port.

Password (PPTP)

Sets the PPTP password for the WAN port.

Verify Password (PPTP)

Prompts for re-entry of the chosen password.

Address Mode (PPTP)

Sets the PPTP network mode.

IP Address (PPTP Static)

Sets the static IP address, available when PPTP Network Mode is static IP.

Subnet Mask (PPTP Static)

Sets the static IP subnet mask, available when PPTP Network Mode is static IP.

Default Gateway (PPTP)

The IP address of the router for destination IP addresses not on the local subnet.

Operation Mode (PPTP)

Enables and configures the keep alive time.

Primary DNS Server (PPTP)

Sets the IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server.

SETTINGS - L2 TP

Ethernet Port (L2 TP)

Selects L2TP for the WAN port connection from the drop-down list.

MAC Clone (L2 TP)

Allows changing the router's MAC address to match the ISP's registered MAC address.

USB Port (L2 TP)

Enables WAN connection using a USB 3G Modem and USB Wireless Card.

Server IP (L2 TP)

Sets the L2TP server IP Address.

User Name (L2 TP)

Sets the L2TP user name for the WAN port.

Password (L2 TP)

Sets the L2TP password for the WAN port.

Verify Password (L2 TP)

Prompts for re-entry of the chosen password.

Address Mode (L2 TP)

Sets the L2TP network mode.

IP Address (L2 TP Static)

Sets the static IP address, available when L2TP Network Mode is static IP.

Subnet Mask (L2 TP Static)

Sets the static IP subnet mask, available when L2TP Network Mode is static IP.

Default Gateway (L2 TP)

The IP address of the router for destination IP addresses not on the local subnet.

Operation Mode (L2 TP)

Enables and configures the keep alive time.

Primary DNS Server (L2 TP)

Sets the IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server.

Wireless Configuration

BASIC SETTINGS

Configures radio signal characteristics, wireless security features, and virtual access points (VAPs).

Wireless On;Off

Enables or disables the wireless radio.

Network Mode

Defines the radio operating mode, e.g., 11b/g/n mixed, 11n only.

Network Name (SSID)

The name of the wireless network service provided by the router.

Multiple SSID1

An additional VAP interface supported on the device for a second network name.

Broadcast Network Name (SSID)

Controls whether the SSID is broadcast in the beacon signal.

AP Isolation

Isolates communication between clients to protect them, typically for hotspots.

MBSSID AP Isolation

Isolates wireless clients from different SSIDs.

BSSID

The MAC address of the 3G Mobile Wireless Router in the Basic Service Set network.

Frequency (Channel)

The radio channel used for communication with wireless clients.

HT PHYSICAL MODE

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Guard Interval

Helps receivers overcome multipath delays by copying signal time to the front.

MCS

Determines modulation, coding, and number of spatial channels for data transmission.

Reverse Direction Grant (RDG)

Reduces data packet collision by using the reverse direction protocol.

Space Time Block Coding (STBC)

Leverages multiple antennas to improve performance and range.

Extension Channel

Provides extra bandwidth when 20/40MHz channel bandwidth is set.

Aggregate MSDU (A-MSDU)

Enables Mac Service Data Unit (MSDU) aggregation.

Auto Block ACK

Selects whether to block ACK during data transferring.

Decline BA Request

Selects to reject peer BA-Request or not.

HT Disallow TKIP

Prevents TKIP data encryption when using 802.11n high-throughput rates.

ADVANCED WIRELESS

Includes additional radio parameters for wireless settings.

WI-FI MULTIMEDIA

WMM

Sets the WMM operational mode, advertising QoS capabilities to clients.

WLAN SECURITY

Authentication

Verifies that clients attempting to connect are authorized users.

Traffic Encryption

Protects data passing between the unit and clients.

WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY (WEP)

Security Mode (WEP)

Configures the WEP security mode used by clients.

WPA PRE-SHARED KEY

WPA PRE-SHARED KEY

Security Mode (WPA;WPA2-PSK)

Configures WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK security modes using a shared key.

WPA Algorithms

Selects the data encryption type to use, TKIP, AES, or TKIP/AES.

TKIP

Uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol for encryption, dynamically changing keys.

AES

Uses Advanced Encryption Standard for encryption, providing robust data confidentiality.

TKIP;AES

Uses either TKIP or AES keys; supports mixed WPA/WPA2 modes.

WPA ENTERPRISE MODE

Security Mode (WPA;WPA2 Enterprise)

Configures WPA/WPA2 security modes using 802.1X authentication with a RADIUS server.

IEEE 802.1 X AND RADIUS

ACCESS POLICY

Security Mode (802.1 X)

Configures 802.1X security mode for clients, requiring a RADIUS server.

802.1 X WEP

Selects WEP keys for data encryption, with keys auto-generated by RADIUS server.

RADIUS Server

Configures RADIUS server settings, including IP address and port.

WIRELESS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (WDS)

WDS Mode

Selects the WDS mode: Disable, Lazy, Bridge, Repeater.

Encryption Type (WDS)

Specifies the data encryption used on the WDS link.

Encryption Key (WDS)

Sets the encryption key for the WDS link based on type and length.

AP MAC Address (WDS)

The MAC address of the other 3G Mobile Wireless Router in the WDS link.

Bridge (WDS)

Operates as a standard bridge forwarding traffic between WDS links.

Repeater (WDS)

Operates as a wireless repeater, extending range for remote clients.

WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP (WPS)

WPS

Enables WPS, locks security settings, and refreshes WPS configuration information.

WPS Config

PIN (WPS)

Uses an eight-digit PIN code for WPS registrar/enrollee authentication.

PBC (WPS)

Uses the physical WPS button for WPS device activation.

FIREWALL CONFIGURATION

MAC;IP;Port Filtering

Restricts connection parameters to limit intrusion and defend against hacker attacks.

Default Policy (Firewall)

Defines how packets not matching any rules are handled (Accepted or Dropped).

MAC Address (Firewall)

Specifies the MAC address to block or allow traffic from.

Destination IP Address (Firewall)

Specifies the destination IP address to block or allow traffic from.

Source IP Address (Firewall)

Specifies the source IP address to block or allow traffic from.

Protocol (Firewall)

Specifies the destination port type, TCP, UDP, or ICMP.

CURRENT FILTER RULES

VIRTUAL SERVER SETTINGS (PORT FORWARDING)

Virtual Server

Enables or disables port forwarding for the virtual server.

IP Address (Virtual Server)

Specifies the IP address of a server on the local network for external access.

Private Port (Virtual Server)

The protocol port number on the local server.

Public Port (Virtual Server)

The protocol port number on the router's WAN interface.

Protocol (Virtual Server)

Specifies the protocol to forward, TCP, UDP, or TCP&UDP.

Comment (Virtual Server)

Identifies the port forwarding service on the network.

DMZ

DMZ Settings

Sets the DMZ status (Enable/Disable).

DMZ IP Address

Specifies an IP address on the local network allowed unblocked access to the WAN.

CONTENT FILTERING

Web URL Filter Settings

Filters inbound Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) to block access to specific websites.

Current URL Filters

Displays the current URL filter list.

Add a URL Filter

Adds a URL filter to the settings.

LANGUAGE SELECTION

ADVANCED SETTINGS

TIME ZONE SETTING

Configures the current time, time zone, and SNTP server settings.

GREEN AP

Sets output power for the R36 and/or wireless adapter.

DDNS SETTING (DYNAMIC DOMAIN NAME SERVER)

Configures Dynamic DNS settings for a hostname and provider.

DDNS Settings

User Name (DDNS)

Sets the DDNS user name for the connection.

Password (DDNS)

Sets a DDNS password for the connection.

HostName (DDNS)

The host name selected from the DDNS service provider.

Alfa Network R36 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAlfa Network
ModelR36
CategoryWireless Router
LanguageEnglish

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