Wireless Router: WRT-988 User's Manual

Wireless Router WRT-988
User’s Manual
Wireless Router WRT-988 User’s Manual
Table of Content:
Safety Warning………………………………………………………………………...4
Before We Begin………………………………………………………………………5
1. Installing WRT-988 …………………………………………………………7
1.1 Network + System Requirements ………………………………………………7
1.2 Installation Environment …………………………………………………………7
1.3 Establish Hardware Connection ………………………………………………7
2. Connect WRT-988 with your PC/NB ………………………………………..9
2.1 Setup for Window XP……………………………………………………………...9
2.2 Setup for Window Vista ………………………………………………………..12
2.3 Connect test with the Router …………………………………………………..16
2.4 Accessing WRT-988 with Web Browser ………………………………………..18
3. Managing WRT-988 with Web Browser …………………………………..19
3.1 Navigating the Web Management Page ………………………………………..19
3.2 WRT-988’s Convenient Setup Page ……………………………………………..20
3.2.1 DHCP user (for Cable modem) in Convenient Setup………………………….20
3.2.2 PPPoE user (for DSL modem) in Convenient Setup…………………………...21
3.2.3 Static user in Convenient Setup ………………………………………..........21
3.2.4 WRT-988’s Network Setup Page …………………………………………......22
3.3 WRT-988’s System information Page ………………………………………..25
3.3.1 Wireless basic settings ………………………………………………………..25
3.3.2 Radius …………………………………………………………………..26
3.3.3 Router’s Wireless Security Setup ……………………………………………..27
3.3.4 MAC Filter Setup …………………………………………….. …….………..30
3.3.5 Advanced settings …………………………………………….. …….………..31
3.3.6 WDS Setup ……………………………………………………………..34
4. WRT-988’s Advanced Usage ………………………………………..36
4.1 DDNS Page ……………………………………………………………..36
4.2 MAC Address Clone Page ……………………………………………..36
4.3 Advanced Routing Page …………………………………………………..36
4.4 Security Page ……………………………………………………………..38
4.4.1 Firewall …………………………………………………………………..38
4.4.2 VPN Pass-through ………………………………………………………..39
4.5 NAT/QOS Setup page …………………………………………………39
4.5.1 Port Forwarding ………………………………………………………..39
4.5.2 Port Range Forwarding …………………………………………………..40
4.5.3 Port Triggering ………………………………………………………..41
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4.5.4 UPnP …………………………………………………………………..42

4.5.5 DMZ …………………………………………………………………..43
4.5.6 QoS …………………………………………………………………..43
5. WRT-988’s Administration Page ………………………………………..45
5.1 Management ……………………………………………………………..46
5.2 WOL ……………………………………….. ……………………………...47
5.3 Factory Default ……………………………………….. …………………...49
5.4 Firmware Upgrade ……………………………………….. ……………...49
6. WRT-988’s Status Page ……………………………………….. ………...50
Appendix A – Product Specification ………………………………………..53
Appendix B – Troubleshooting ……………………………………….. …...55
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Safety Warning
• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.
• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.
• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device.
• Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in North
America or 230V AC in Europe).
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do not place the product where
anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.
• Do not use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause electrocution.
• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.
• Do not attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a new one.
• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors.
• Do not obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device.
• Do not use this product near water, eg, in wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
• Do not expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do not install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric
shock from lightning.
• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
• Do not open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high
voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this
device. Please contact your vendor for further information.
• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
• If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will be
damaged.
CE Mark Warning
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022 Class B for
ITE, the essential protection requirement of Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of
the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
Company has an on-going policy of upgrading its products and it may be possible that information in this
document is not up-to-date. Please check with your local distributors for the latest information. No part of this
document can be copied or reproduced in any form without written consent from the company.
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Before We Begin
Thank you for purchasing this product, this manual will help you know more about your
WRT-988.
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS

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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
z WRT-988 Wireless G Router x 1
z Quick Installation Guide x 1
z 2.4Ghz 2dBi External Antenna x 2
z Output DC 9V Power Adapter x 1
z CAT 5 Cable x 1
z Resource CD for WRT-988 x 1
Conventions
The “Router” or “Wireless Router” mentioned in this user guide stands for WRT-988
Wireless N Router without any explanations.
Note:
When using this manual, the following signs will be use to assist you:
: This sign refers to issues when using the router.
: This sign refers to IMPORTANT issues when using the router.
: This sign refers to explanations when using the router
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1. Installing WRT-988
1.1 Network + System Requirements

To begin using the WRT-988, make sure you have the following as minimum
requirements:
h PC/Notebook.
h Operating System – Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000/VISTA, Mac
OS, and Linux OS
h 1 Free Ethernet port on your PC/NB.
h WiFi card/USB dongle (802.11b/g/n) – optional.
h External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45) for
internet connection.
h Web-Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera, and etc)
h Two or more Ethernet compatible CAT5 cables.
1.2 Installation Environment

We suggest you to select a suitable environment for the best usage functionality of
your wireless router:
h Please place your router close to the center of your usage area.
h Please maintain your antenna positioned horizontally for better
performance of the signal.
h Please make sure not to place your router in a small closed area.
h Please keep away your router from the potential signal interference
devices like microwave, 2.4 Ghz coreless phone, and etc.
1.3 Establish Hardware Connection

Please follow below steps to establish your Hardware cable connection:
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h Please connect the LAN port of your router to your PC/NB through CAT5
Cable.
h Please connect the WAN port of your router to your modem.
h Plug in the power and turn on the power as follow
z First power on your Router, modem, then your PC.
h Your Router should automatically finish the initial start-up process within
20 seconds.
z The LED indication should show in follow steps:
1. PWR LED starts up
2. All LED flash
3. WAN port and LAN port will continue to light up when
cable connected to WAN port and LAN port.
4. Flashing WAN LED and LAN LED show that data is going
through the router and router is in process.
If you are connecting the Router with an already power-on modem, you should see the WAN LED lights
on, and if the WAN LED flashes, this indicates the Router is transmitting Data.
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2. Connect WRT-988 with your PC/NB
2.1 Setup for Window XP

To setup your Router, you will first need to wire connect your Router. Then you can
either manually set your IP address or let your PC/NB automatically obtain the IP
address assigned by your Router.
The follow steps will help you on setting your IP address both automatically and
manually.
h Start Æ Connect To Æ Show all connections
h Right click on “Local Area Connection” Æ Select “Properties”
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h Pull down to select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” Æ Select “Properties”
h To set your computer obtain IP automatically:

z Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS
server address automatically”; then click “OK” in the “Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window
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z Click “OK” again in the “Local Area Connection Properties” to

finish this process.
h To set IP manually:
z Select “Use the following IP address”; then type in:
IP address: 192.168.1.x (2<x<128; system default in IP
range 192.168.1.2~192.168.1.128)
Subnet mask: 225.225.225.0
Default gateway: 192.168.1.1
z Select “Use the following DNS server addresses”; then type in:
Preferred DNS server: 192.168.1.1
z click “OK” in the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window
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IP address refers to a specific computer within the network. So when manually set your computers’
IP, please remember to assign different IP address for different computer within the IP range.
2.2 Setup for Window Vista

h Start Æ Connect To
h Click on “Open Network and Sharing Center”
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h Select “View status”
h You should be a window pop up showing as “Local Area Connection

Status” Æ “Properties”
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h Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” Æ “Properties”
h To let your computer automatically receive IP address

Click select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS
Server address automatically”
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h Click “OK” on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” window, then

“OK” again in the “Local Area Connection Properties” to finish this
process.
h To set IP manually:
z Select “Use the following IP address”; then type in:
IP address: 192.168.1.x (2<x<128; system default in IP
range 192.168.1.2~192.168.1.128)
Subnet mask: 225.225.225.0
Default gateway: 192.168.1.1
z Select “Use the following DNS server addresses”; then type in:
Preferred DNS server: 192.168.1.1
z click “OK” in the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IPv4) Properties”
window
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IP address refers to a specific computer within the network. So when manually set your computers’ IP,
please remember to assign different IP address for different computer within the IP range.
2.3 Connect test with the Router

After completing the above steps, you can use “Ping” command to test if your
computer has connected with your Router.
h Start Æ Run Æ Type “cmd” Æ Click “OK”
h Type “ping 192.168.1.1” and press Enter

h If you see below message, this means the connection is set correctly.
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Your PC/NB is now able to link to your Router.
h If you see below message, this means the connection is not set correctly.
Please check your network connection and setup.
When you are able to ping your Wireless Router from your PC/NB, this means your PC/NB is now
connecting to your Router. However, due to the complexity of a network environment, this does not
guarantee you are able to connect to the internet. Because your internet can be limited due to the
examples like:
1. Modem Setup
2. DSL (PPPoE) Static IP, Account name, and password setup
3. Cable Static IP address setup
Please first follow below Setup, then confirm with your Internet Service Provider or cd-r king’s
Customer service on connection methods if you are still unable to connect to the internet.
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2.4 Accessing WRT-988 with Web Browser

After finishing previous steps, you can type “http://192.168.1.1” in your Web
Browser’s address bar.
A window will pop up and ask you to enter Account name and password, the
default account name is “admin” and default password is “admin”.
The first time entering the router after you reset it, you might be required for type
username and password as following. Please enter and confirm.
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3. Managing WRT-988 with Web

Browser
3.1 Navigating the Web Management Page

Web Management page has provided you with choices to select different areas to
start functions on managing your WRT-988, detailed functions’ management section
on each areas, and Help Menus for the commands that you will be use on each pages
for your quick reference.
You will find the top of the Web Management Page as the all functionalities of your
WRT-988. You can see Setup, Wireless, Services, Security, Access Restrictions, NAT
/ QoS, Administration, Status for you to select from and to manage WRT-988.
The Top section provides you with the detailed management tools for each of the
area that you want to set your WRT-988. For example, when you click on Setup, you
will see a detailed selection menu for you to set your WRT-988’s Internet.
Help section locates inside of every Web Management Page. It will provide you with
quick references of the commands that you will be using on each page. You can click
on “More……” to see a popup page for more help.
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3.2 WRT-988’s Setup Page

“Setup” provides you with a quick startup for getting your wireless to work. You can
select from the various options for your specific network environment.
This section provides three common connection types from the "Basic Setup”, if you
are looking to have a more detail options please see
“http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Tutorials ”
h PPPoE user (ADSL)

h DHCP user (Cable Modem)
h Static user
3.2.1 PPPoE user (for DSL modem) in Setup

When selecting “PPPoE” as your internet connection method, please enter your
PPPoE Username and PPPoE Password provided by your Internet Service
Provider. When complete entering, please click “Save” at bottom of this page to
save and complete your basic setup.
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Service name and other advanced functions are not necessarily setup needed. You might refer to
Help at the right column. If you are not clear with some functions, please leave it at default value.
3.2.2 DHCP user (for Cable modem) in Setup

When selecting “DHCP user (Cable Modem)” as your internet connection method,
please enter the DNS server address as the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS
provided by your Internet Service Provider. You may also be required to enter the
MAC address in some cases depending if your ISP requires. When complete
entering, please click “Save” at bottom of this page to save and complete your
basic setup.
3.2.3 Static user in Setup

When selecting “Static IP” as your internet connection method, you will need to
enter WAN IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and Static DNS provided
by your Internet Service Provider. When complete entering, please click “Save” at
bottom of this page to save and complete your basic setup.
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3.2.4 WRT-988’s Network Setup Page

You can click on “Setup” and “Basic Setup” to manage your Router’s Local network
IP address “LAN IP address” (LAN port’s IP address) and DHCP server. When finish
setup, this IP Address will be use as the Default Gateway IP address for your
computer (Router’s factory setting for IP Address/Subnet Mask is
192.168.1.1/225.225.225.0)
h Local IP Address: This is the IP address of your Router in the Local
Network
h Subnet Mask: This is the Subnet Mask of your Router in Local Network.
“Network Setup” also provides you with the management ability for “DHCP server”.
h DHCP Type: to select Router’s DHCP server function (Factory default
as DHCP Sever)
h DHCP Server Status: to enable or disable your Router’s DHCP server
function (Factory default as Enable)
h Start IP adrress: the IP address you would like to start with.
h Maximum DHCP Users: You may limit the number of addresses your
router hands out.
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server will automatically assign an IP address for all
computers that connect to it. Internet protocol (TCP/IP) includes IP address, subnet mask, Gateway,
DNS server, and other information. It is very complicated to set TCP/IP for all computers within the
Local Network, therefore many Routers will set to enable DHCP server as default. When enable
DHCP server, your computer will also need to set “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain
DNS server address automatically”.
If you changed “LAN IP Address” in the Router, you will need to use the new set of IP address to log
back in to the Router, and all of your computers’ IP addresses will need to change, in order to access
internet.
When finish setting the “Network Setup”, you can double check the “Status” in “LAN
Info”
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3.3 WRT-988’s Wireless Page

“Wireless” page includes Basic Settings, Radius, Wireless Security, MAC Filter,
Advanced Settings and WDS. Please follow a step by step guide to setup your Router.
3.3.1 Wireless Basic Settings

First please use Cable connection connected to the Wireless Router’s LAN port.
After established the connection and login into the web management page,
please select “Wireless” option and “Basic Settings”. Then you should see the
same as below diagram.
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You will need to assign the below wireless options:

h Wireless Mode:
You can choose AP , Client, Client Bridge, Ad Hoc, Repeater, and
Repeater Bridge mode “. The default is AP mode.
h Wireless Network Mode:
You can select the wireless standards running on your network, if you
have Wireless-G, and Wireless-B devices in your network, keep the
default setting, 802.11 n/b/g Mixed.
h Wireless Network Name (SSID):
This is the broadcasting name for your wireless connection. You can
change SSID to the name you desire. Your PC/NB will need to connect
to the same SSID that your Wireless Router uses. The Default SSID is
“DD-WRT”.
h Channel:
You can select one channel from auto or manually from 1 to 11, which
provides a choice of avoiding interference.
h SSID Broadcasting:
You can select whether to broadcast your SSID. The default setting is
“Enable”.
z Enable: All Wireless Adapter will be able to see your SSID within
your Wireless Router’s broadcasting range.
z Disable: You will need to manually setup the connection between
your wireless adapter and SSID.
After complete, please click “Save”. Your Basic Wireless setting will be
complete.
Wireless Network Security: Upon completing the basic wireless network setting. Please do
remember to change the default security setting from “None” to the Security mode that you desire to
prevent your wireless network from unauthorized access.
3.3.2 Radius
RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) is a security service for
authenticating and authorizing dial-up users. RADIUS is only available in AP
mode.
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3.3.3 Router’s Wireless Security Setup

Please select “Wireless Security” under “Wireless”. This “Wireless Security”
Tab allows you to encrypt your wireless communication also to protect your
wireless network from unauthorized user access.
Security Mode provides you with five encryption selections, “Disabled”, “WPA
Personal”, “WPA Enterprise”, “WPA2 Personal”, “WPA2 Enterprise”, “WPA2
Personal Mixed”, “WPA2 Enterprise Mixed”, ”Radius”, and “WEP”.
h Disabled:
When selecting “Disabled”, you choose not to set any encryption on
your wireless network. Your wireless network will not be protected. You
can use this selection when setting for a public wireless network.
h WEP:
z Encryption: Please select the bits that you want to input (64 bits or
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128 bits), then entered the WEP password you desire. The longer
the password will ensure a more secure data transmit, but will also
slow down the transferring speed.
64 bits: you can enter 10 digits under HEX (“A”~”F”;
“a”~”f”; and “0”~”9”); you can enter 5 digits of character or
numerical numbers.
128 bits: you can enter 26 digits under HEX (“A”~”F”;
“a”~”f”; and “0”~”9”); you can enter 10 digits of character
or numerical numbers.
z Key 1~4: By default, router provides four fields to input four groups
of password, you can input all of them or only one of them and the
client’s password only need to match one of the passwords.
WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a deprecated algorithm to secure IEEE 802.11 wireless
networks. Wireless networks broadcast messages using radio and are thus more susceptible to
eavesdropping than wired networks. However, there are hacking programs able to crack the WEP
encryption within minutes. Therefore, we strongly suggest you to select WPA or WPA2 security mode.
h WPA Personal :
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) is a certification program
created by the Wi-Fi Alliance to indicate compliance with the security
protocol created by the Wi-Fi Alliance to secure wireless computer
networks.
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In WPA Personal method, you can choose from the TKIP (Temporal Key
Integrity Protocol) or AES (Advanced Encryption System) which both
are stronger encryption method for your security needs. You can enter
passwords between 8~63 digits under either TKIP or AES.
WPA Personal: WPA is a more advance encryption mode than WEP. When selecting WPA SOHO
mode, please make sure that the password you entered will be the password you use when linking
your wireless adapter with the internet.
h WPA2 Personal:
WPA2 is a more advanced encryption from WPA. You can also choose
from the TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) or AES (Advanced
Encryption System) which both are stronger encryption method for your
security needs. You can enter passwords between 8~63 digits under
either TKIP or AES.
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WPA2 Personal: WPA2 is the advance encryption mode from WPA. When selecting WPA2
Personal, please make sure that the password you entered will be the password you use
when linking your wireless adapter with the internet.
Wireless Security Enterprise Mode: Enterprise mode uses an external RADIUS server
to perform user authentication. To use WPA/WPA2 RADIUS, enter the IP address of the
RADIUS server, the RADIUS Port (default is 1812) and the shared secret from the
RADIUS server
When complete the wireless security setting, you can click on “Save” at the
bottom of the page.
3.3.4 MAC Filter Setup

You can filter wireless users by enable this function; unauthorized users will not
be able to access the network. To enable the “MAC Filter” function, please
follow the below steps:
1. Select “Enable” on the “User Filter”; This will bring up the “Filter Mode”
2. Under “Filter Mode”, you select two options as “Prevent clients listed
from accessing the wireless network” and “Permit only clients listed
to access the wireless network”. They work as white list or black list
which allows you to set as permitted only or deny only. However, these
two options can only be apply at one time.
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3. Press “Edit MAC Filter List” to enter the MAC address you want control
in the “MAC address” field, (MAC address should look like
AA-BB-CC-DD-EE-FF, but composed by letters and numbers) or press
“Wireless Client MAC List” to select existing user.
4. Please click “Save”, and filter list will be done.
3.3.5 Advanced Settings

We provide advanced control for your wireless router. However, these values
might interfere with each other. Therefore, we suggest using the default values
for all options, unless you understand and confirm on these values.
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h Authentication Type: The default is set to “Auto Select”, which allows

“Open System” or “Shared Key” authentication to be used. Select
“Shared Key” if you only want to use “Shared Key” authentication (the
sender and recipient both must use the same WEP key for
authentication).
h Basic Rate: The default value is set to Default. Depending on the
wireless mode you have selected, a default set of supported data rates
will be selected. The default setting will ensure maximum compatibility
with all devices. You may also choose to enable all data rates by
selecting ALL. For compatibility with older Wireless-B devices, select
1-2Mbps.
h Transmission Rate: The default setting is Auto. The range is from 1 to
54Mbps. The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the
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speed of your wireless network. You can select from a range of

transmission speeds, or keep the default setting, Auto, to have the
router automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the
Auto-Fallback feature. Auto-Fallback will negotiate the best possible
connection speed between the router and a wireless client.
h CTS Protection Mode: The default value is Disabled. When set to Auto,
a protection mechanism will ensure that your Wireless-B devices will
connect to the Wireless-G router when many Wireless-G devices are
present. However, performance of your Wireless-G devices may be
decreased.
h Frame Burst: The default value is Disabled. Frame burst allows packet
bursting which will increase overall network speed though this is only
recommended for approx 1-3 wireless clients, Anymore clients and
there can be a negative result and throughput will be affected.
h Beacon Interval: The default value is 100. Enter a value between 1 and
65,535 milliseconds. The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency
interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the router to
synchronize the wireless network. 50 is recommended in poor
reception.
h DTIM Interval: The “DTIM Interval” indicates the interval of the Delivery
Traffic Indication Message, you can set this value in the 1-255 range,
and the default value is 1.
h Fragmentation Threshold: This value specifies the maximum size for a
packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. You should
leave this value in the 256 to 2346 range. In most cases, it should
remain as its default value of 2346. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold
too low may result in poor network performance.
h RTS Threshold: You can set RTS Threshold value in this field, the valid
range should be 256-2347 and default value is 2347. If a network packet
is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism
will not be enabled.
h AP Isolation: Create separate virtual networks for your wireless
network. After enable this function, every wireless client will in its own
virtual network and can not access each other. If many users access
your wireless network frequently, you should enable this function.
h TX Antenna / RX Antenna: Values are Auto, Left, Right, default value is
Auto. This is used in conjunction with external antennas to give them
optimum performance. On some router models left and right antennas
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may be reversed depending on you point of view.

h Preamble: Values are Long and Short, default value is Long. If your
wireless device supports the short preamble and you are having trouble
getting it to communicate with other 802.11b devices, make sure that it
is set to use the long preamble.
h TX Power: This value ranges from 1 - 251 mw, default value is 28mw. A
safe increase of up to 70 would be suitable for most users. Higher power
settings are not recommended for users due to excess heat generated
by the radio chipset, which can affect the life of the router.
h Afterburner: The default value is Off. This should only be used with
WRT54GS Models and only in conjunction with other Linksys "GS"
wireless clients that also support Linksys "Speedbooster" technology.
h Wireless GUI Access: The default value is Enabled. The setting allows
access to the routers setup (GUI) from wireless clients. Disable this if
you wish to block all wireless clients from accessing the setup pages.
h Radio Times Restrictions: The Radio Times Restriction facility
constitutes a time switch for the radio. By default, the time switch is not
active and the WLAN is permanently on. Enable the time switch, if you
want to turn off the WLAN during some hours of the day. Hours during
which the WLAN is on are marked in green, while red indicates that the
radio is off. Clicking on the respective hour toggles between on and off.
h WMM Support: Enable support of Wi-Fi Multimedia feature. Configuring
QoS options consists of setting parameters on existing queues for
different types of wireless traffic. You can configure different minimum
and maximum wait times for the transmission of packets in each queue
based on the requirements of the media being sent. Queues
automatically provide minimum transmission delay for Voice, Video,
multimedia, and mission critical applications, and rely on best-effort
parameters for traditional IP data.
3.3.6 WDS Setup

WDS (Wireless Distribution System) is a Wireless Access Point mode that
enables wireless bridging in which WDS APs communicate only with each other
only (without allowing for wireless clients or stations to access them), and/or
wireless repeating in which APs communicate both with each other and with
wireless stations (at the expense of half the throughput). This firmware currently
supports two types of WDS, LAN and Point to Point.
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4. WRT-988’s Advanced Usage

This section provides functions which you can utilize to help optimize the internet
speed for some of the games and applications.
4.1 DDNS Page

Click “Setup” and select “DDNS” (Dynamic Domain Name Server) allows you to
use domain name (instead of IP address) to access Internet. You will need to
register accounts for DDNS service at DDNS service provider.
4.2 MAC Address Clone (Reset) Page

Some ISPs will require you to register your MAC address. If you do not wish to
re-register your MAC address, you can have the router clone the MAC address
that is registered with your ISP.
In addition, you might also click the Administration>>Commands tab, then type
following in the box (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx is the LAN MAC on the back Label of WRT-988) .
4.3 Advanced Routing Page

On the Routing screen, you can set the routing mode and settings of the router.
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Gateway mode is recommended for most users.

Operating Mode – Choose the correct working mode. Keep the default setting,
Gateway, if the router is hosting your network's connection to the Internet. Select
router if the router exists on a network with other routers. In Gateway mode the
router performs NAT, while in other modes it doesn't.
To set up a static route between the router and another network:

Select a number from the Static Routing drop-down list.
Enter the following data:
Destination IP Address – The Destination IP Address is the address of the
network or host to which you want to assign a static route.
Subnet Mask – The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is
the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.
Gateway – This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact
between the router and the network or host.
Depending on where the Destination IP Address is located, select LAN & WLAN
or WAN from the Interface drop-down menu.
Click the Apply button to save your changes. To cancel your unsaved changes,
click the Cancel button.
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4.4 Security Page
Click Security page to setup Firewall and VPN Pass-through
4.4.1 Firewall
Filter Proxy: Blocks HTTP requests containing the "Host:" string.
Filter Cookies: Identifies HTTP requests that contain the "Cookie:" string and
mangle the cookie. Attempts to stop cookies from being used.
Filter Java Applets: Blocks HTTP requests containing a URL ending in ".js" or
".class".
Filter ActiveX: Blocks HTTP requests containing a URL ending in ".ocx" or ".cab".
Block Anonymous WAN Requests (ping). Stops the router from responding to
"pings" from the WAN.
Filter Multicast: Prevents multicast packets from reaching the LAN.
Filter WAN NAT Redirection: Prevents hosts on LAN from using WAN address
of router to contact servers on the LAN (which have been configured using port
redirection).
Filter IDENT (Port 113): Prevents WAN access to port 113.
Log Management: The router can keep logs of all incoming or outgoing traffic for
your Internet connection.
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4.4.2 VPN Pass-through

VPN Pass-through function in WRT-988 supports PPTP pass-through, L2TP
pass-through, and IPSEC pass-through.
h IPSEC pass-through: IPSEC stands for “Internet Protocol Security”
which is a suite of protocol used to implement secure exchange.
Enabling this service, you can allow PPTP pass-through the WRT-988.
h PPTP pass-through: PPTP stands for “Point to Point Tunneling
Protocol”. Enabling this service, you can allow PPTP pass-through the
WRT-988.
h L2TP pass-through: L2TP stands for “Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol”.
Enabling this service, you can allow L2TP pass-through the WRT-988.
4.5 NAT/QoS Setup page
Click NAT/QoS page to setup Port Forwarding, Port Range Forwarding, Port
Triggering, UPnP, DMZ,and QoS
4.5.1 Port Forwarding

Port Forwarding allows you to set up public services on your network, such as
web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications.
Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use Internet access to
perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming. When users send
this type of request to your network via the Internet, the router will forward those
requests to the appropriate PC.
To add a new Port Forwarding rule, click “Add” and fill in the fields below. To
remove the last rule, click Remove.
Application: Enter the name of the application in the field provided.
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Port from: Enter the number of the external port (the port number seen by users
on the Internet).
Protocol: Chose the right protocol TCP, UDP or Both. Set this to what the
application requires.
IP Address: Enter the IP Address of the PC running the application.
Port to: Enter the number of the internal port (the port number used by the
application).
Enable: Click the Enable checkbox to enable port forwarding for the application.
Check all values and click Save Settings to save your settings. Click the Cancel
Changes button to cancel your unsaved changes.
4.5.2 Port Range Forwarding

Port Range Forwarding allows you to set up public services on your network,
such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet
applications. Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use
Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming.
When users send this type of request to your network via the Internet, the router
will forward those requests to the appropriate PC.
To add a new Port Range Forwarding rule, click “Add” and fill in the fields below.
To remove the last rule, click Remove.
Start: Enter the number of the first port of the range you want to seen by users on
the Internet and forwarded to your PC.
End: Enter the number of the last port of the range you want to seen by users on
the Internet and forwarded to your PC.
Protocol: Choose the right protocol TCP, UDP or Both. Set this to what the
application requires.
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IP Address: Enter the IP Address of the PC running the application.

Enable: Click the Enable checkbox to enable port forwarding for the application.
4.5.3 Port Triggering

Port Triggering allows you to do port forwarding without setting a fixed PC. By
setting Port Triggering rules, you can allow inbound traffic to arrive at a specific
LAN host, using ports different than those used for the outbound traffic. This is
called port triggering since the outbound traffic triggers to which ports inbound
traffic is directed.
To add a new Port Triggering rule, click “Add” and fill in the fields below. To
remove the last rule, click Delete.
Triggered Range: Enter the number of the first and the last port of the range,
which should be triggered. If a PC sends outbound traffic from those ports,
incoming traffic on the Forwarded Range will be forwarded to that PC.
Forwarded Range: Enter the number of the first and the last port of the range,
which should be forwareded from the Internet to the PC, which has triggered the
Triggered Range.
Enable: Click the Enable checkbox to enable port triggering for the application.
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Note : Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have a static IP address assigned to it
because its IP address may change when using the DHCP function. Remember to save
your changes before adding another rule.
4.5.4 UPNP
UPNP (Universal Plug and Play) is a set of networking protocols promulgated by
the UPnP Forum. UPnP will help devices connect seamlessly and simplify the
implementation of networks in the home environment such as data sharing,
communications, and entertainment; and in corporate environments for simplified
installation of computer components. Enabling UPNP will help easier connections
among your PCs, network home appliances, CE devices, and wireless devices.
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4.5.5 DMZ
Some programs require having multiple port connection, such as Internet Gaming
programs, Video Conferencing programs, and Internet Phones. Due to the firewall
limitation, these programs will not be able to work under virtual service. The
purpose of a DMZ is to add an additional layer of security to your Local Area
Network (LAN); an external attacker only has access to equipment in the DMZ,
rather than the whole of the network.
IMPORTANT:
When designated the DMZ function to your computer, your computer will expose to the internet. Please
be careful when choosing this DMZ function due to the security concern.
4.5.6 QoS
Bandwidth management prioritizes the traffic on your router. Interactive traffic
(telephony, browsing, telnet, etc.) gets priority and bulk traffic (file transfer, P2P)
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gets low priority. The main goal is to allow both types to live side-by side without
unimportant trafic disturbing more critical things. All of this is more or less
automatic.
QoS allows control of the bandwidth allocation to different services, netmasks,

MAC addresses and the four LAN ports. QoS is divided into four bandwidth
classes called Premium, Express, Standard, and Bulk. Unclassified services will
use the Standard bandwidth class.
Port
You must choose whether to apply bandwidth limits to the WAN device or the LAN
& wireless LAN device. (The LAN and wireless LAN ports are bonded internally
into a single virtual device).
Remember to Save your changes before adding another QoS rule.
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5. WRT-988’s Administration Page

Administration page provides you with Management, Keep Alive, Command,
WOL, Factory Defaults, Firmware upgrade, Backup, and Restore Default
options.
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5.1 Management
The Management screen allows you to change the router's settings.
Router Password: The new password must not exceed 32 characters in length
and must not include any spaces. Enter the new password a second time to
confirm it.
Note: Default username is root.

It is strongly recommended that you change the factory default password of the
router, which is admin. All users who try to access the router's web-based utility
or Setup Wizard will be prompted for the router's password.
Remote Access:
This feature allows you to manage the router from a remote location, via the
Internet. To disable this feature, keep the default setting, Disable. To enable this
feature, select Enable, and use the specified port (default is 8080) on your PC to
remotely manage the router. You must also change the router's default password
to one of your own, if you haven't already.
To remotely manage the router, enter http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:8080 (the x's

represent the router's Internet IP address, and 8080 represents the specified port)
in your web browser's address field. You will be asked for the router's password.
Note: If the Remote Router Access feature is enabled, anyone who knows the
router's Internet IP address and password will be able to alter the router's
settings
Web Access: This feature allows you to manage the router using either HTTP
protocol or the HTTPS protocol. If you choose to disable this feature, a manual
reboot will be required.
You can also activate or not the router information web page. It's now possible to
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password protect this page (same username and password than above).
MAC Masking allows you to truncate MAC addresses in the Web interface.
Note: If MAC Masking is enabled, all the MAC addresses will be posted in this
format: xx:xx:xx:xx:AA:BB. MAC masking only applies to the Sys-Info page.
Boot Wait: Boot Wait is a feature you will hopefully never need. It introduces a
short delay while booting (5s). During this delay you can initiate the download of a
new firmware if the one in the flash rom is not broken. Obviously this is only
necessary if you can no longer reflash using the web interface because the
installed firmware will not boot.
Note: It is recommended that you enable the Boot Wait feature. This will help
you recover in the future should you flash your router improperly.
Cron: The cron subsystem schedules execution of Linux commands. You'll need
to use the command line or startup scripts to actually use this.
Loopback: Enable / disable the loopback interface. The loopback interface
makes your internal clients appear as if they are external. This is useful for testing
things like DynDNS names. The loopback is an option because enabling it will
break PPTP and Windows machine browsing by wireless clients.
802.1x: A limited 802.1x server needed to fulfill WPA handshake requirements to
allow Windows XP clients to work with WPA.
Reset Button: This feature controls the reset button process. The reset button
initiates actions depending on how long you press it.
Short press – Reset the router (reboot)
Long press (>5s) – Reboot and restore the factory default configuration.
Routing: Routing enables the OSPF and RIP routing daemons if you have set up
OSPF or RIP routing in the Advanced Routing page.
IP Filter Settings (adjust these for P2P):
If you have any peer-to-peer (P2P) applications running on your network please
increase the maximum ports and lower the TCP/UDP timeouts. This is necessary
to maintain router stability because peer-to-peer applications open many
connections and don't close them properly. Consider using these:
Maximum Ports: 4096
TCP Timeout: 120 sec
UDP Timeout: 120 sec
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Check all values and click Save Settings to save your settings. Click Cancel
Changes to cancel your unsaved changes. Click Reboot router to reboot your
router immediately.
5.2 WOL
This page allows you to Wake Up hosts on your local network
Available Hosts: The Available Hosts section provides a list of hosts to

add/remove from the WOL Addresses list. The list is a combination of any defined
static hosts or automatically discovered DHCP clients.
WOL Addresses: The WOL Addresses section allows individual hosts in the WOL
list (stored in the wol_hosts nvram variable) to be Woken Up. The list is a
combination of selected (enabled) Available Hosts and manually added WOL
hosts.
Manual WOL: The Manual WOL section allows individual or a list of hosts to be
woken up by clicking Wake Up to send it the WOL magic packet.
MAC Address(es): Fill the MAC address(es) (either separated by spaces or one
per line) of the computer(s) you would like to wake up.
Net Broadcast: Broadcast to this IP address or hostname (typically you would
want to make this your network's broadcast IP for locally waking up hosts.
UDP Port: Broadcast to this UDP port.
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5.3 Factory Default

By checking the “Yes” button at the Restore Factory Defaults and Clicking “Apply
Settings”, your WRT-988 will start restore back to factory default setting. Please
do not remove power when Router is resetting.
Manually Restore Default (Hardware Reset)

You can also manually reset WRT-988. In order to do this, you will need to follow
the below steps:
1. Unplug the power of WRT-988
2. Using a sharp item to press on the “Reset” button at the back of the
WRT-988.
3. Plug the power back to the “PWR” hole, while still pressing the “RESET”
button.
4. Release the “RESET” button when you see the “PWR” LED (red LED)
start flashing.
5. After releasing the Default button, please wait for 1 min for the reset to
take effect.
5.4 Firmware Upgrade

Click on the Browse Button to select the firmware file to be uploaded to the router.
Then, Click the Upgrade button to begin the upgrade process. Upgrade must not
be interrupted.
The firmware of WRT-988 is DD-WRT standard free version. Any other version of firmware
(ex: Tomato, Oleg, etc.), which is not provided by cd-r king will cause malfunction or even brick
WRT-988.
Firmware Upgrade: It will take around 1 min to upgrade the router, please do not disconnect WRT-988
from the power to avoid possible damage while updating firmware.
Restore Default: When restore back to default, all of your WRT-988’s previous setting will be lost.
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6. WRT-988’s Status Page

Status information provides the Access information on Router Info, WAN Info, LAN
Info, Wireless Info, bandwidth, and System Info which helps you understand more
of WRT-988s current status.
h Router Info: This Section provides with Information on your Router

name, Physical Address (WRT-988’s MAC address), Firmware version,
Host name, time, CPU, and Memory.
h WAN Info: Primary AP Info tells you the basic information for your
Primary AP.
h LAN Info: LAN Info tells you on the LAN Connection information on the
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WRT-988’s MAC address, IP address. Also on whether WRT-988’s

DHCP server has been enable or not, and DHCP server’s IP range
which you can utilize (You can adjust the range in 3.6 WRT-988’s LAN
Setup Page).
h Wireless Info: Wireless Info tells you the basic information about your
MAC address, Radio, SSID, TX Power, and Rate.
h Sys-Info: Statistics Info tells you the basic System data such as System
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Uptime, Packets transmitting numbers, and how much data you have
send out and receive.
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Appendix A– Product Features

Features (Alphabetical)
13 languages Syslog
802.1x Extensible Authentication Protocol Rx Antenna
(EAP) Tx Antenna
Access Restrictions Show Status of Wireless Clients and
Ad hoc WDS with System Uptime/Processor
Afterburner Utilization
Client Isolation Mode Site Survey
Client Mode (supports multiple connected SNMP
clients) SSH server & client (dropbear)
DHCP Forwarder (udhcp) Startup, Firewall, and Shutdown scripts
DHCP Server (udhcp or Dnsmasq) (startup script)
DNS Forwarder (Dnsmasq) Static DHCP
DMZ Style (Changeable GUI)
Dynamic DNS (DynDNS, easyDNS, Telnet server & client
FreeDNS, No-IP, TZO, ZoneEdit, custom, Transmit Power Adjustment (0-251mW,
and others) default is 28mW, 100mW is safe)
Hotspot Portal (Sputnik Agent ,Chillispot) UPnP
IPv6 VLAN
NTP WOL (Wake On Lan) (WOL)
ntop Remote Statistic (ntop) WDS Connection Watchdog
OpenVPN Client & Server WDS Repeater Mode
Port Triggering Wireless MAC Address Cloning
Port Forwarding Wireless MAC Filter
PPTP VPN Server & Client WMM (Wi-Fi MultiMedia)
QoS Bandwidth Management WPA over WDS
QoS L7 Packet Classifier (l7-filter) WPA/TKIP with AES
RFlow WPA2
Routing (BIRD)
# Advanced features reference website:

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Tutorials
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Specification
Item Description
Product Wireless 802.11n Access Point Router

Flash 4 MB
RAM 32MB
Antenna Detachable Antenna x 2 (2T2R MIMO Technology)
Support IEEE 802.11g, 802.11b and 802.11n draft 2.0 Wireless
Wireless Features
Access Point
Superior wireless coverage and high performance, up to 300Mbps
for wireless data rates
Maximum coverage
Support WDS, AP, AP Client mode
distance
100 m indoors;300 m outdoors
Modulation Types OFDM: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, Proprietary MIMO
Supported modulation (11g)
DSSS: DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK(11b)
IEEE 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps
Data Rates
IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
Supported
IEEE 802.11n(draft 3.0): up to 300Mbps
Quality of Service
IEEE 802.11e QoS
(QoS)
Wi-Fi alliance WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia Enhancement) support
Management Hardware-based priority queues
Features Firmware upgrade via HTTP (DD-WRT via telnet)
WAN and LAN side connection statistics
Configuration of static routes and routing table
Configuration of NAT / NAPT
Selection of bridge or router mode
PPP user ID and password
Physical Interfaces
4 x RJ-45 10/100Mbps LAN Ports
1 x RJ-45 WAN Port
1 x power jack
2 x detachable antennas
Router Features DHCP server and client
NAPT (Network Address and Port Translation)
Security Features NAT (Network Address Translation)
ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)
IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol)
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DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service)

Password protected configuration access
User authentication (PAP / CHAP) with PPP
Support 64/128-Bit WEP encryption, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Ethernet Features and 802.1x
Compliant with IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u 10/100 Mbps
All Ethernet ports support auto-crossover (MDI/MDI-X)
Power 9VDC, 1A Single Range Switching Power Adapter
0℃ to 40℃(operating)
temperature
–20℃ to +70℃(storage)
10% to 90% non-condensing (operating)
humidity
5% to 95% non-condensing (storage)
Appendix B – Troubleshooting
Q: How do I RESET my WRT-988.
Launch 192.168.1.1 and Administration page. By checking the “Yes” button at the
Restore Factory Defaults and Clicking “Apply Settings”, your WRT-988 will start
restore back to factory default setting. Please do not remove power when
Router is resetting.
Q: What is the IP address of my WRT-988?

A: The default IP address is 192.168.1.1.
However If you changed the IP address in “LAN IP address” of “LAN Setup” and have
forgot, you might get the IP address of WRT-988 by looking up the IP address of the
default gateway for your computer.
To do this in most Windows OS computers, click Start > Run, Type “cmd”, and then
enter “ipconfig”. The IP address of the Default Gateway should be the IP address of
the WRT-988 (This applies to most home network environments).
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If your WRT-988 is a DHCP client, you can find your IP address from the DHCP
server. This information is only available from the DHCP server which allocates IP
addresses in your network. Find this information directly from the DHCP server or
contact your system administrator for more information. Or you will need to reset your
WRT-988 to default. This means your current settings will be lost.
Q: I don’t remember my password.

A: The default password is “admin”. If this doesn’t work, you have to reset your
WRT-988 using the “RESET” button on the back of the WRT-988, Please see
Section 5.3 page 50 for detailed steps in resetting your WRT-988 manually.
Q: I cannot see or access the Login screen in the Web Management page.
A: Make sure you are using the correct IP address. You can also try below methods.
h The default IP address is 192.168.1.1.
h If you changed the default IP address, please use your changed IP
address.
h If you changed the IP address and have forgotten it, see the Question 1
on how to find the IP address of your WRT-988.
h Reset the device to its factory defaults, and try to access the WRT-988
with the default IP address
h If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or cd-r king.
Q: I cannot access the Internet.

A: Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as
expected.
Please follow the steps below to make sure the WRT-988 is connected with you
modem.
h Configure your settings correctly i.e. DHCP, SSID, Password.
h Save your settings.
h Reboot your WRT-988 and your ADSL/Cable modem.
h If rebooting your ADSL/Cable modem doesn’t work, please call your
ADSL/Cable provider and ask them to reset and restart your
ADSL/Cable Modem. Make sure you entered your ISP account
information correctly. These fields are case-sensitive, so make sure
[Caps Lock] is not on.
h If you are trying to access the Internet wirelessly, make sure the
wireless settings in the PC/NB are the same as the settings in the
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Router.
h If the problem continues, contact your ISP.
h Please also check the following process if you have done any “RESET”
Q: I cannot access the Internet anymore. I had access to the Internet (with the
WRT-988), but my Internet connection is not available anymore even if I use
wired connection.
A: Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as
expected.
h Reboot the WRT-988.
h Check if your modem is flashing any red lights, if it does, please contact
your ISP.
Q: My internet connection is slow.

A: There might be a lot of traffic on the network.
h Look at the LEDs, to see if WRT-988 is transferring and receiving a lot of
information. LED will flash rapidly under heavy transmitting. Try closing
some programs that using the Internet, especially peer-to-peer
applications such as BT, eDonkey, and etc.
h Check the signal strength. If the signal strength is low, try moving the
WRT-988closer to the AP if possible, and look around to see if there are
any devices that might be interfering with the wireless network (for
example, microwaves, other wireless networks, and so on).
h Reboot the WRT-988.
h Please update the Wireless Adapter’s Firmware of your Notebook and
PC to the latest version to ensure the best connection.
h If problem remains, please contact the network administrator or cd-r
king.
Q: I cannot access the WRT-988 or ping any computer from the WLAN (wireless
AP or router).
A: Make sure the wireless LAN is enabled on the WRT-988
h Make sure the wireless adapter is working properly.
h Make sure your wireless adapter has the most current firmware.
h Make sure your computer (with a wireless adapter installed) is within the
transmission range of the WRT-988.
h Check that both the WRT-988 and your wireless adapter are using the
same wireless and wireless security settings.
h Make sure traffic between the WLAN and the LAN is not blocked by the
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firewall.
h Make sure you allow the WRT-988 to be remotely accessed through the
WLAN interface. Check your remote management settings.
Q: How could I set MAC on my Router?
A: If your MAC address is missing or need to be set, Please see Section 4.2 page 37
Q: What can I do if I am having wireless connection problems?

A:
1. Check DSL line connect to WAN port
2. Signal strength drop or fluctuations are common caused of RF interference.
Try these basic troubleshooting steps:
• Change the channel on your access point or wireless router.
• Change the location of your wireless products. Subtle changes (2-3 feet) can
make a big difference. Do not put the access point or wireless router in a
cabinet or enclosure.
• 2.4GHz phones, X-10, and Bluetooth devices will interfere with your wireless
network. Change the location of the base for your phone, or downgrade to
900Mhz phones, or upgrade to 5.8GHz phones.
• The wireless signal will degrade (or die completely) when going through brick
(fireplace), metal (file cabinet), steel, lead, mirrors, water (fish tank), large
appliances, glass, etc.
Thank you for purchasing a quality cd-r king Product.

Please browse your product at : http://www.cdrking.com.ph/ for complete warranty information and future
support for your product.
For Advanced technical information of firmware, please refer to the website:
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
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• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device.

• Do not expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.

• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.

device. Please contact your vendor for further information.

• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.

the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

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Copyright © 2009 CD-R KING.

: This sign refers to issues when using the router.

: This sign refers to IMPORTANT issues when using the router.

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1.1 Network + System Requirements

1.2 Installation Environment

1.3 Establish Hardware Connection

2. Connect WRT-988 with your PC/NB

2.1 Setup for Window XP

h Right click on “Local Area Connection” Æ Select “Properties”

h Pull down to select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” Æ Select “Properties”

h To set your computer obtain IP automatically:

z Click “OK” again in the “Local Area Connection Properties” to

z Click “OK” again in the “Local Area Connection Properties” to

2.2 Setup for Window Vista

h Click on “Open Network and Sharing Center”

h Select “View status”

h You should be a window pop up showing as “Local Area Connection

h Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” Æ “Properties”

h To let your computer automatically receive IP address

h Click “OK” on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” window, then

z Click “OK” again in the “Local Area Connection Properties” to

2.3 Connect test with the Router

h Type “ping 192.168.1.1” and press Enter

Your PC/NB is now able to link to your Router.

2.4 Accessing WRT-988 with Web Browser

3. Managing WRT-988 with Web

3.1 Navigating the Web Management Page

3.2 WRT-988’s Setup Page

h PPPoE user (ADSL)

3.2.1 PPPoE user (for DSL modem) in Setup

3.2.2 DHCP user (for Cable modem) in Setup

3.2.3 Static user in Setup

3.2.4 WRT-988’s Network Setup Page

DNS server address automatically”.

3.3 WRT-988’s Wireless Page

3.3.1 Wireless Basic Settings

You will need to assign the below wireless options:

prevent your wireless network from unauthorized access.

3.3.3 Router’s Wireless Security Setup

your wireless adapter with the internet.

3.3.4 MAC Filter Setup

3.3.5 Advanced Settings

h Authentication Type: The default is set to “Auto Select”, which allows

speed of your wireless network. You can select from a range of

may be reversed depending on you point of view.

3.3.6 WDS Setup

4. WRT-988’s Advanced Usage

4.1 DDNS Page

4.2 MAC Address Clone (Reset) Page

4.3 Advanced Routing Page

Gateway mode is recommended for most users.

To set up a static route between the router and another network:

4.4 Security Page