appR300V2 - Router Approx - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Wireless N Broadband Router
Brand	Approx
Model	appR300V2
Wireless Standards	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency	2.4 - 2.485 GHz
Maximum Data Rate	300 Mbps
LAN Ports	4 Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mbps ports with MDI-X
WAN Port	1 Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mbps port with MDI-X
Antennas	2 omnidirectional 5 dBi antennas
Power Supply	5 V DC / 1 A
Certifications	FCC, CE, RoHS
Wireless Security	WEP 64/128 bits, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA, WPA2
Network Functions	NAT, DHCP client/server, PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP, UPnP, firewall, virtual server, DMZ
Configuration	Web interface (http://192.168.0.1), setup wizard
Package Contents	Router, power adapter, quick installation guide, RJ-45 cable
Maintenance	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive products.
Repairability	Spare parts available from retailer. Firmware update possible.

Frequently Asked Questions - appR300V2 Approx

How to set up the router for the first time?

Plug in the router, connect to its Wi-Fi network or via cable, open a browser and go to http://192.168.0.1. Enter the default username and password admin/admin. Follow the setup wizard to configure the time zone, WAN connection type (PPPoE, DHCP, static IP), and wireless settings.

What is the default Wi-Fi password?

The router has no default Wi-Fi password. You must set it during initial configuration via the web interface. The username and password to access the interface are admin/admin.

How to reset the router to factory settings?

Press and hold the Reset button (often located on the back) for about 10 seconds with a pointed object. The lights will flash to confirm the reset. Settings will return to default values (IP 192.168.0.1, username admin, password admin).

How to update the router's firmware?

Download the latest firmware from the Approx website (http://www.approx.es). Log into the web interface, go to Management > Firmware Update, click 'Browse' to select the downloaded file, then click 'Upload'. Do not cut power or connection during the update.

How to change the administrator password?

In the web interface, go to Management > Password. Enter the old password, then the new one twice. Click 'Apply Changes'. It is recommended to change the default password for security reasons.

What to do if I forget the administrator password?

You must reset the router to factory settings by holding the Reset button for 10 seconds. This will erase all settings, including the password.

How to use the WPS function?

On the web interface, go to Wireless > WPS. You can use the PBC method (press the WPS button on the router for 2-3 seconds, then press the WPS button on the adapter for 3 seconds) or the PIN method (enter the PIN code displayed on the adapter into the interface).

The router does not detect the Internet connection, what to do?

Check that the modem cable is properly connected to the WAN port. Ensure the WAN connection type (PPPoE, DHCP, static IP) is correctly configured in the web interface. Restart the modem and router. If the problem persists, contact your ISP.

How to secure my Wi-Fi network?

In the web interface, go to Wireless > Security. Choose the encryption mode WPA2-PSK (recommended) or WPA-PSK. Set a complex security key (password). Avoid using WEP as it is less secure.

What are the router's LEDs and what do they mean?

Typical LEDs: Power (steady green: powered on), WAN (blinking green: Internet activity), LAN (steady green: wired connection active, blinking: activity), WLAN (steady green: Wi-Fi enabled). Refer to the manual for specific details.

USER MANUAL appR300V2 Approx

Please click "TCP/IP Settings Lan Interfaces" located at the web management interface, the following message will be displayed on your web browser:

1. Introduction and product description

Thank you for choosing Wireless N Broadband Router APPR300V2.

1.2 Product Overview

The Wireless-N Router APPR300V2 is a combined wired/wireless network connection device designed specifically for small business, office, and home office networking requirements. The router features 4 LAN ports to achieve the most effective data transmission. The Wireless Router delivers exceptional range and speed and automatically checks for, downloads, and installs firmware revisions to keep you operating at optimal level.

The Wireless Router offers you a simple and secure way to share your high-speed network connection, and works with older Wireless devices as well as the new Wireless products. It's easy to set up, allowing you to add computers to the network quickly and securely.

1.3 Features

• Complies with IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless standards.
• 4 x Fast Ethernet port for LAN with MDI-X function.
• 1 x WAN port for ADSL/Cable Modem with MDI-X function.
• IEEE 802.11b/g/n infrastructure operating modes.
• Dynamic data rate scaling at 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps for 802.11b mode.
• Dynamic data rate scaling at 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12 and 6 Mbps for 802.11n mode.
• Dynamic data rate scaling at 300,150,135,54,48,36,24,18,12 and 6 Mbps for 802.11n mode.
• Allow auto fallback data rate for optimized reliability, throughput and transmission range.
  Supports wireless data encryption with 64/128-bit WEP standard for security.
  Supports enhance security for WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA and WPA2.
• Web-based configuration tools and management via WEB browser.

Supports PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP protocol for ADSL.
Supports NAT for share 1 IP address to all LAN user.
Supports DHCP server/Client.
- Supports firewall protection, virtual server mapping, special application setting.
Supports UPnP.
Supports statistics information.

2. Package Contents

Before you starting to use this router, please check if there's anything missing in the package, and contact your reseller to claim any missing items:

1 Wireless-N Router APPR300V2

1 Power adapter

1 Quick installation Guide

1 RJ-45 Networking Cable

Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.

1. Specifications

Specifications Value
Wireless Standards	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.485GHz
Transfer Rates 11/54/150/270	300Mbps
Chipset	Realtek
Antenna 5dBi Omni Directional Antenna x 2	Antenna x 2
Wireless Transmit Power (MAX)	20dBm
Input	Localized to Country of Sale
Output	5 VDC / 1A
Certific	FCC, CE, RoHS

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4. Installation Guide

4.1 Hardware Installation

4.1.1 Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network

For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above),

Please do the following:

1. You will need broadband Internet access (ADSL, Cable Modem line into your home or office).
2. Consult with your ADSL or Cable Modem provider for proper installation of the modem.
3. Connect the ADSL or Cable modem to the Wireless N Router. Plug in the Power Adapter to the Wireless-N Router.
4. Adding computers to the Wireless-N Router.

IMPORTANT NOTE

You can reset your Wireless-N Router to default setting by press the 'RESET' button on the back side of the Router.

You can use this solution if you forget your password.

4.1.2 Adding computers to the Wireless-N Router

Log on to the computer.
- Open Connect to a Network by right-clicking the network icon (or) in the notification area.
- Choose the wireless network from the list that appears, and then click Connect.

• Type the network security key or pass phrase if you are asked to do so, and then click OK.

• You'll see a confirmation message when you are connected to the network.

To confirm that you added the computer, do the following:

Open Network by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type network, and then, under Network and Sharing Center, click View network computers and devices.

You should see icons for the computer you added and for the other computers and devices that are part of the network.

Note: If you don't see icons in the Network folder, then network discovery and file sharing might be turned off.

For more information:

http://windows.microsoft.com/es-ES.windows7/Add-a-device-or-computer-to-a-network

http://windows.microsoft.com/es-ES.windows7/Setting-up-a-wireless-network

5. Configuration Guide

5.1 Configuring via Web Browser

Open web browser and type http://192.168.0.1 in the browser's address box. This number is the default IP address for this device.

The login screen below will appear. Enter the "UserID" and "Password" and click "OK" to login.

The default User name is "admin" and the Password is "admin".

5.2 Setup Wizard

After successfully login, the following Router Summary will be displayed on your web browser:

The setup wizard will guide you to configure access point for first time. Please follow the setup wizard step by step.

The Wizard will guide you the through following steps. Begin by clicking on Next.

1. Setup Operation Mode
2. Choose your Time Zone

3. Setup LAN Interface

4. Setup WAN Time Zone

5. Wireless LAN Setting
6. Wireless Security Setting

5.3 Setup the Router mode

To Setup the router mode, please follow the following instructions: Please click "Operation Mode" located at the web management interface, the following message will be displayed on your web browser:

Gateway In this mode, the device is supposed to connect to internet via ADSL/Cable Modem.
Bridge In this mode, all Ethernet ports and wireless interface are bridged together and NAT function is disabled. All the WAN related function and firewallare not supported.
Wireless ISP In this mode, all Ethernet ports are bridged together and the wireless client will connect to ISP access point.

Click the Apply Changes button to Change your Router Mode.

5.4 LAN Settings

Please click "TCP/IP Settings Lan Interfaces located at the web management interface, the following message will be displayed on your web browser:

IP Address: Enter the IP address of your Router or reset it in dotted-decimal notation Wireless-N Router (factory default:192.168.0.1).

Subnet Mask: An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.

DHCP Type: Server, Client or Disable

Note:

1) If you change the IP Address of LAN, you must use the new IP Address to login the Router.
2) If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of the DHCP server will change accordingly at the same time, while the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will not take effect until they are re-configured.

5.5 Connect to Internet (Gateway)

Please click "TCP/IP Settings WAN Interfaces" located at the web management interface, Following example is for "PPPoE" WAN setting.

Enter the "PPPoEUsername" and "PPPoE Password" that ISP provided and leave the others. (The "Service Name" can be blank)

Click "Apply Changes" button to save the settings then reboot the router.

After reboot, your router is now ready for Internet connection.

If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS setting, select 'STATIC (fixed IP)'.

Enter the IP address / Subnet Mask / Default Gateway / MTU / Primary / Secondary DNS in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.

If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please choose 'DHCP Client', and the Router will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. This page displays the WAN IP parameters assigned dynamically by your ISP, including IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, etc.

5.6 Wireless Base Configuration

Please click "Wireless -> Basic Settings" located at the web management interface, the following message will be displayed on your web browser:

You could configure the minimum number of Wireless settings for communication, such as

Network Name (SSID) and Channel. The Access Point can be set simply with only the minimum setting items.

Disable Wireless On/Off

Wireless:

Band: Supports 11G/11G/11N mixed modes.

SSID: Main Service Set Identifier. It's the "name" of your wireless network.

Broadcast Select "enable" to enable the device's SSID to be visible by SSID: wireless clients

Channel This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel is set to Auto, so the AP will choose the best channel automatically. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.

5.7 Wireless Security Configuration

Please click "Wireless-> Security" located at the web management interface, the following message will be displayed on your web browser:

Setup the wireless security and encryption to prevent from unauthorized access and monitoring. Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption methods.

When you finish, click 'Apply Changes'.

Please click "Wireless-> WPS" located at the web management interface, the following message will be displayed on your web browser:

you can establish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.

Disable WPS: Enable / Disable

PIN method: If the new device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the PIN method, you can add it to the network by PIN.

PBC method: If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration (PBC)

Step 1: Press the WPS button of the Router directly for 2 - 3seconds or Click web management interface 'Start PBC'.

Step 2: Press the WPS button of the Adapter directly for 3 seconds.

Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the WPS configuration.

5.8 Router Administrator Setup

Factory Default and Settings Backup , Restore

You can backup all Setting of this router to a file, so you can make several copied of router configuration for security reason.

To backup or restore router setting, please follow the following instructions:

Please click click 'Management-> Save/Reload setting' located at the web management interface, then the following message will be displayed on your web browser:

Save Settings	Press 'Save...' button, and you'll be prompted to download the configuration as a file, you can please save it as another filename for different versions, and keep it in a safe place.
Load Settings Press 'Browse...' to pick a previously-saved configuration file from your computer, and then click 'Upload...' to transfer the configuration file to router. After the configuration is uploaded, the router's configuration will be replaced by the file you just uploaded.
Reset Settings Click this 'Reset' button to remove all settings you made, and restore the configuration of this router back to factory default settings

5.9 Firmware Upgrade

The system software used by this router is called 'firmware', just like any applications on your computer, when you replace the old application with a new one, your computer will be equipped with new function. You can also use this firmware upgrade function to add new functions to your router, even fix the bugs of this router.

Please click 'Management-> Upgrade Firmware' located at the web management interface, then the following message will be displayed on

your web browser: Click 'Browse...' button first, you'll be prompted to provide the filename of firmware upgrade file. Please download the latest firmware file from our website, and use it to upgrade your router.

After a firmware upgrade file is selected, click 'Upload' button, and the router will start firmware upgrade procedure automatically. The procedure may take several minutes, please be patient.

NOTE: Never interrupt the upgrade procedure by closing the web browser or physically disconnect your computer from router. If the firmware you uploaded is corrupt, the firmware upgrade will fail, and you may have to return this router to the reseller to ask for help. (Warranty is void if you interrupted the upgrade procedure).

5.10 Change management password

Default password of Wireless Router is "admin", and it's displayed on the login prompt when accessed from web browser. There's a security risk if you don't change the default password, since everyone can see it. This is very important when you have wireless function enabled.

To change password, please follow the following instructions:

Please click 'Management -> Password menu on the web management interface, the following message will be displayed on your web browser:

When you finish, click 'Apply Changes'; If you want to keep original password unchanged, click 'Reset'.

6. Obtaining Technical Support

While we hope your experience with the Wireless N Broadband Router APPR300V2 is enjoyable and easy to use, you may experience some difficulties or have some questions that this User Guide has not answered. Please contact your reseller and ask them for help first. If they are unable to resolve your issue, please contact our company.

NOTE: If you cannot make sure of it, please contact with our tec support team directly.

Thank you for your support and attention, for further operation details; please check the full version user manual of our Wireless N Broadband Router APPR300V2

http://www.approx.es/index.php?modulo=descargas&idcat=167

You can reset your Wireless-N Router to default setting by press the 'RESET' button on the back side of the Router. You can use this solution if you forget your password.

Enter the IP address of your Router or reset it in dotted-decimal notation Wireless-N Router (factory default: 192.168.0.1).

Subnet Mask:

An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.

DHCP Type: Server,

Client or Disable

Note:

Disable Wireless On/Off Wireless:

Band: Supports 11G/11G/11N mixed modes.

SSID: Main Service Set Identifier. It's the "name" of your wireless network.

Broadcast Select "enable" to enable the device's SSID to be visible by SSID: wireless clients

Channel This field determines which operating frequency will be used. Number: The default channel is set to Auto, so the AP will choose the best channel automatically. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.

WPS Désactiver: Activer / Désactiver

Save Settings	Press 'Save...' button, and you'll be prompted to download the configuration as a file, you can please save it as another filename for different versions, and keep it in a safe place.
Load Settings Press 'Browse...' to pick a previously-saved configuration file from your computer, and then click 'Upload...' to transfer the configuration file to router. After the configuration is uploaded, the router's configuration will be replaced by the file you just uploaded.
Reset Settings Click this 'Reset' button to remove all settings you made, and restore the configuration of this router back to factory default settings

http://windows.microsoft.com/es-ESWindows7/Add-a-device-or-computer-to-a-network

http://windows.microsoft.com/es-ES.windows7/Setting-up-a-wireless-network

5.9 Firmware Upgrade

Disable Wireless On/Off

Wireless:

You can reset your Wireless-N Router to default setting by press the 'RESET' button on the back side of the Router. You can use this solution if you forget your password.

4.1.2 Adicional computadores ao Router Wireless-N

Desactivar Wireless On/Off Wireless:

Banda: Suporta modelos mistos 11G/11G/11N.

SSID: Main Service Set Identifier. É o "nome" da rede Wireless.