Table of Contents
- WAH7608
- App User’s Guide
- Web Configurator User’s Guide
- Technical Reference
- Status
- Monitor
- Network
- LAN
- Firewall
- NAT
- WiFi
- SMS
- System
- Troubleshooting
- Customer Support
- Legal Information
Zyxel WAH7608 User Manual
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User’s Guide
WAH7608
4G LTE Portable Router
Copyright © 2017 Zyxel Communications Corporation
Zyxel App LTE Ally
LAN IP Address http: //192.168.1.1
Username admin
Password 1234
Version 1.0 Edition 1, 12/2017
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IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in your
product firmware or your app version. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this
manual is accurate.
Related Documentation
•Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect and install the WAH7608.
•More Information
Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the WAH7608.
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Contents Overview
Get to Know Your WAH7608 .................................................................................................................. 9
App User’s Guide ..............................................................................................................................15
LTE Ally App .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Web Configurator User’s Guide .......................................................................................................34
The Web Configurator ......................................................................................................................... 35
Setup Wizard ......................................................................................................................................... 42
Tutorials .................................................................................................................................................. 45
Technical Reference ........................................................................................................................51
Status ...................................................................................................................................................... 52
Monitor ................................................................................................................................................... 55
Network ................................................................................................................................................. 61
LAN ......................................................................................................................................................... 72
Firewall ................................................................................................................................................... 77
NAT ......................................................................................................................................................... 82
WiFi ......................................................................................................................................................... 89
SMS ....................................................................................................................................................... 106
System .................................................................................................................................................. 112
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 119
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Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................4
Document Conventions .................. .................. .... .... ... ................... ... .... .... .........................................8
Chapter 1
Get to Know Your WAH7608................................................................................................................9
1.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Applications ...................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Way to Manage the WAH7608 ..................................................................................................... 10
1.4 Hardware Description .................................................................................................................... 10
1.5 Hardware Connections ................................................................................................................. 11
1.6 Power Button ................................................................................................................................... 12
1.6.1 Reset the WAH7608 ............................................................................................................... 12
1.7 The WPS Button ............................................................................................................................... 12
1.8 OLED screens .................................................................................................................................. 13
Chapter 2
LTE Ally App .......................................................................................................................................16
2.1 Set up Your WAH7608 Using LTE Ally ............................................................................................. 16
2.2 Connect to your WAH7608 using LTE Ally .................................................................................... 16
2.3 Set Up Your WiFi Network ............................................................................................................... 21
2.4 Manage Your WiFi Clients .............................................................................................................. 24
2.5 Configure Data Usage and Statistics ........................................................................................... 26
2.6 Check Your Inbox and Send Messages ....................................................................................... 30
2.7 Configure the Mobile Network Manually .................................................................................... 32
Chapter 3
The Web Configurator........................................................................................................................35
3.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 35
3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ................................................................................................. 35
3.3 Navigating the Web Configurator ............................................................................................... 37
3.3.1 Title Bar ................................................................................................................................... 38
3.3.2 The Main Window ................................................................................................................. 39
3.3.3 Navigation Panel .................................................................................................................. 39
Chapter 4
Setup Wizard.......................................................................................................................................42
4.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 42
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4.2 Accessing the Wizard ..................................................................................................................... 42
4.3 Wizard Setup ................................................................................................................................... 42
Chapter 5
Tutorials ...............................................................................................................................................45
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 45
5.2 Set Up Your WiFi Network ............................................................................................................... 45
5.3 Connect to the WAH7608 WiFi Network ...................................................................................... 46
5.4 Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPS ........................................................................................... 48
5.5 Configure Data Usage and Statistics ........................................................................................... 49
Chapter 6
Status...................................................................................................................................................52
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 52
6.2 Status ................................................................................................................................................ 52
Chapter 7
Monitor................................................................................................................................................55
7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 55
7.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 55
7.2 The Log Screen ............................................................................................................................... 55
7.3 DHCP Table .................................................................................................................................. 56
7.4 ARP Table ........................................................................................................................................ 57
7.5 Packet Statistics ........................................................................................................................... 57
7.6 LTE Modem Status ........................................................................................................................... 58
Chapter 8
Network...............................................................................................................................................61
8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 61
8.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ....................................................................................... 61
8.1.2 What You Need To Know ..................................................................................................... 62
8.2 The Connection Screen ................................................................................................................. 63
8.3 The APN Setting Screen ................................................................................................................. 64
8.4 The 4G/3G/2G Modem Screen .................................................................................................... 65
8.5 The PIN Screen ................................................................................................................................ 66
8.6 The PLMN Screen ............................................................................................................................ 66
8.7 The WiFi Client Screen .................................................................................................................... 67
8.8 The Data Usage/Statistics Screen ................................................................................................. 69
8.9 The Reset Statistics Screen ............................................................................................................. 70
8.10 The Current Data Statistics Screen ............................................................................................. 70
8.11 The Total Data Statistics Screen .................................................................................................. 71
Chapter 9
LAN......................................................................................................................................................72
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9.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 72
9.1.1 What You Can Do ................................................................................................................. 72
9.1.2 What You Need To Know ..................................................................................................... 72
9.2 The LAN Screen ............................................................................................................................... 73
9.3 The DHCP Server Screen ................................................................................................................ 74
9.4 The Leased Hosts Screen ............................................................................................................... 74
9.5 The File Sharing Screen .................................................................................................................. 75
Chapter 10
Firewall................................................................................................................................................77
10.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 77
10.1.1 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................... 77
10.1.2 What You Need To Know ...................................................................................................77
10.2 The Configure Screen ................................................................................................................. 78
10.3 The IPv4/IPv6 Firewall Entries ........................................................................................................ 79
Chapter 11
NAT ......................................................................................................................................................82
11.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 82
11.1.1 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................... 82
11.1.2 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................83
11.2 The Configure Screen .................................................................................................................. 84
11.3 The Entries Screen ........................................................................................................................ 85
11.4 Technical Reference .................................................................................................................... 86
11.4.1 NATPort Forwarding: Services and Port Numbers ............................................................ 86
11.4.2 NAT Port Forwarding Example ........................................................................................... 86
11.4.3 Trigger Port Forwarding ...................................................................................................... 87
11.4.4 Trigger Port Forwarding Example ...................................................................................... 87
11.4.5 Two Points To Remember About Trigger Ports ................................................................. 88
Chapter 12
WiFi ......................................................................................................................................................89
12.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 89
12.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ..................................................................................... 89
12.1.2 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................90
12.2 The Basic Screen .......................................................................................................................... 90
12.3 The WPS Screen ............................................................................................................................ 92
12.4 The MAC Filter Screen ................................................................................................................. 93
12.5 Technical Reference .................................................................................................................... 94
12.5.1 Wireless Network Overview ................................................................................................ 94
12.5.2 Additional Wireless Terms ................................................................................................... 96
12.5.3 Wireless Security Overview ................................................................................................. 96
12.5.4 Signal Problems ................................................................................................................... 98
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12.5.5 WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) ............................................................................................... 99
Chapter 13
SMS....................................................................................................................................................106
13.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 106
13.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 106
13.2 The New Message Screen ........................................................................................................ 106
13.3 The USSD Screen ......................................................................................................................... 107
13.4 The Inbox Screen ........................................................................................................................ 107
13.5 The Outbox Screen ..................................................................................................................... 108
13.6 The Draftbox Screen ................................................................................................................... 109
13.7 The Setting SMS Screens ............................................................................................................. 110
13.7.1 Set SMSC ............................................................................................................................ 110
13.7.2 Set SMS Storage Location ................................................................................................111
13.7.3 Set SMS Receipt ................................................................................................................. 111
Chapter 14
System...............................................................................................................................................112
14.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 112
14.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter ................................................................................... 112
14.2 The About Screen ....................................................................................................................... 112
14.3 The Firmware Upgrade Screen ................................................................................................. 113
14.4 The Password Screen ................................................................................................................. 114
14.5 The Session Timeout Screen ....................................................................................................... 114
14.6 The Language Screen ................................................................................................................ 115
14.7 The Date and Time Screen ....................................................................................................... 115
14.8 The Power Saving Screen .......................................................................................................... 117
14.9 The OLED Display Screen ........................................................................................................... 118
14.10 The Reset Screen ...................................................................................................................... 118
14.11 The Reboot Screen ................................................................................................................... 118
Chapter 15
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................119
15.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 119
15.2 Power, and Hardware Installation ............................................................................................ 119
15.3 WAH7608 Access and Login ..................................................................................................... 119
15.4 Internet Access ........................................................................................................................... 121
15.5 WiFi Connections ........................................................................................................................ 122
15.6 Getting More Troubleshooting Help .........................................................................................123
Appendix A Customer Support ..................................................................................................... 124
Appendix B Legal Information....................................................................................................... 130
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Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this guide.
Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may need to
configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• The WAH7608 may be referred to as the “WAH7608” in this guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example, Configuration >
LAN > DHCP > Leased Hosts means you first click Configuration in the navigation panel, then LAN, then
the DHCP sub menu and finally the Leased Hosts tab to get to that screen.
Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this user guide may use the following generic icons. The WAH7608 icon is not an exact
representation of your device.
WAH7608 Generic Router Switch
Server Firewall Smartphone
Tablet Antenna Tower Home
Outdoors Printer
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CHAPTER 1
Get to Know Your WAH7608
1.1 Overview
Your WAH7608 (A) is a hotspot solution that allows you to share Internet Access via WiFi anytime. It is a
super-fast WiFi sharing resource on the go simply by using a SIM card. The WAH7608 supports 4G/3G/2G
multi-mode and 802.11b/g/n WiFi technology. It can provide data rates of up to 150Mbps to up to 10
simultaneous WiFi clients. The WAH7608’s slim design is easy to use anywhere anytime and leaves your
smart phone’s bandwidth and battery free for other purposes.
You can also configure Internet sharing with your friends and family, control connected devices and
data usage using the LTE Ally app.
1.2 Applications
You can have the following networks with the WAH7608:
• Wireless (WiFi): Wireless clients can connect to the WAH7608 to access network resources. Wireless
clients can connect to the WAH7608 using the network’s WiFi Name and Password. For WPS-
compatible devices you can create an instant network connection using WPS (WiFi Protected
Security).
•WAN: Connect to a mobile network for Internet access.
A
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1.3 Way to Manage the WAH7608
You can use any of the following ways to manage the WAH7608.
LTE Ally App
The LTE Ally app allows the WAH7608 setup and management from your mobile device. This User’s Guide
provides information about key uses of the LTE Ally app.
Web Configurator
The Web Configurator is recommended for everyday management when using a supported web
browser.
1.4 Hardware Description
The following images show the WAH7608 hardware.
Figure 1 WAH7608 Exterior Hardware
Figure 2 WAH7608 Interior Hardware
Power Button
OLED Screen
WPS Button USB Port
SD Memory
Card Slot
Reset Button
Mini SIM Card Slot
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1.5 Hardware Connections
See your Quick Start Guide for more information about hardware installation.
1Remove the lid. Gently place the SIM card and lock it into place.
Note: If you have a Nano or Micro SIM card, use a SIM card adapter to correctly fit it into the
Mini SIM card slot..
Make sure the SIM card is placed correctly to avoid damage to the
pins.
2Then insert the battery and close the lid.
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1.6 Power Button
Use the power button on the side panel to turn the WAH7608 on or off. To turn on, press the power
button until the OLED screen displays ZYXEL.
Note: The WAH7608 OLED screen turns on automatically when it is connected to an
appropriate power source.
Power Off
• To turn the WAH7608 off, press the power button once and release it when the OLED screen displays
Shut Down...
1.6.1 Reset the WAH7608
• Remove the lid. Press the reset button and release it when the OLED screen displays Reset.
This resets the WAH7608 to the factory default configuration. This means that you will lose all
configurations that you had previously, such as WiFi SSID and password.
1.7 The WPS Button
Your WAH7608 supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure WiFi
network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the WiFi Alliance.
WPS allows you to quickly set up a WiFi network with strong security, without having to configure security
settings manually. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both devices must support WPS
(check each device’s documentation to make sure). When WPS is activated on a device, it has two
minutes to find another device that also has WPS activated. Then, the two devices connect and set up
a secure network by themselves.
Your WAH7608 WPS button has two functions:
•Press the WPS button for more than 1 second: You can use the WPS button on the side panel of the
WAH7608 to activate WPS in order to quickly set up a WiFi network with strong security. Press the WPS
button for more than 1 second and release it. Press the WPS button on another WPS-enabled device
within range of the WAH7608.
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Note: You must activate WPS on the WAH7608 and on another device within 2 minutes of
each other.
•Press the WPS button for more than 5 seco nds: You can disable the WAH7608 WiFi network. No device
will be able to connect wirelessly to your WAH7608. Press for more than 5 seconds to reenable the WiFi
network.
1.8 OLED screens
This section describes the labels or icons displayed in the OLED screen of your WAH7608. When the
WAH7608 first turns on the following screen displays.
Figure 3 WAH7608 OLED Home screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
To change to the second screen, press the Power button twice. The following screen displays.
Table 1 WAH7608’s OLED Home screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
This displays the type of network your WAH7608 is connected to and its signal
strength. Your network can be either 2G, 3G, or 4G.
It displays No Service if the SIM card does not have an active data plan or you
inserted the SIM card incorrectly and it could not be detected by the WAH7608.
It displays Pin Locked when the WAH7608 cannot access the SIM card because it is
locked.
This displays when the WAH7608 is receiving/transmitting data to/from the Internet.
This displays the WiFi network status, The number indicates how many clients are
currently connected to the WAH7608.
This displays when the WAH7608 receives an SMS (Short Message Service) message.
This icon shows the WAH7608 battery life.
This shows your WAH7608’s Internet Service Provider.
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Figure 4 Data Usage Screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Press the Power button three times for the following screen to display.
Note: The WAH7608 factory-default WiFi settings are also in the WAH7608 interior label.
Figure 5 WiFi Network Information Screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Note: The OLED screen turns off after 45 seconds. Press the Power button once to turn the
OLED screen on again.
Table 2 Data Usage Screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WEB This displays the WAH7608’s management IP address.
Usage This displays the mobile data used in total by your WAH7608 in MB.
UL This displays the amount of data in MB currently uploaded by the WAH7608.
DL This displays the amount of data in MB currently downloaded by the WAH7608.
Table 3 WiFi Network Information Screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WiFi This displays the kind of WiFi network the WAH7608 provides.
Name This displays the name used to identify the WiFi network.
KEY This displays the password used to log into the WiFi network.
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CHAPTER 2
LTE Ally App
2.1 Set up Your WAH7608 Using LTE Ally
Zyxel LTE Ally app lets you manage connected devices, track your WAH7608 data usage and set up
reminders to top up your WAH7608. This chapter will show you how to use LTE Ally’s various features and
how to set up your WAH7608 successfully using LTE Ally.
Compatibility
• Android 4.3 or later
•iOS 8 or later.
This section provides the following tutorials for setting up your WAH7608.
•Connect to your WAH7608 using LTE Ally
•Set Up Your WiFi Network
•Manage Your WiFi Clients
•Configure Data Usage and Statistics
•Check Your Inbox and Send Messages
•Configure the Mobile Network Manually
2.2 Connect to your WAH7608 using LTE Ally
1Look at the WAH7608’s third OLED screen to view its WiFi settings. Use your smart phone to search for the
network WiFi Name. Enter the password (Key) to connect.
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2Download and install the LTE Ally app from Google Play or the Apple App store. Then tap the LTE Ally
icon to open it.
Figure 6 LTE Ally App Icon
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3Swipe your way through the introduction screens until the login page displays. Enter your web
configurator’s password (default is 1234) and tap Log in to sign in.
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4Enter a new password for your LTE Ally and tap Change Password. The password should be between 8-
30 characters long, special characters are not allowed (" !"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}~"). The
password should contain at least one number, upper case letter and lower case letter.
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5Enter the PIN code to unlock the SIM card in your WAH7608.
Note: If you fail to enter the correct PIN code in three attempts, you will need the PUK
(Personal Unlocking Key) code from your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Your SIM card
will be permanently damaged if you input the PUK code incorrectly 10 times.
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6The Home screen displays. Use this screen to monitor your WAH7608 battery life, data usage, and the
current upload and download speed for transmitting data. You can also view how many devices are
currently connected to the WAH7608, and check if there is a new message in your SMS inbox.
2.3 Set Up Your WiFi Network
You can change the WAH7608 network’s WiFi name and password. It is recommended you change
your password regularly for your own security. Use a password that is not easy to guess and that consists
of different types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
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1In the Home screen tap on the network’s WiFi name. Tap Edit to modify your WiFi network settings.
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2Enter a new WiFi Name and/or Key. Tap Save to apply your changes. You will be disconnected from the
WAH7608. Connect again using the new WiFi Name and/or Key.
3Share the new WiFi Name and Key so your WiFi clients can connect to the WAH7608. Clients can also
scan the QR code for the WiFi network settings to appear on their devices.
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2.4 Manage Your WiFi Clients
1In the Home screen you can view the number of devices currently connected wirelessly to your
WAH7608. Tap on the Phone icon to view more details about your WiFi clients.
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2You can view the number of devices connected and blocked, their device name, and MAC address.
Tap on a device to block its Internet access.
3To unblock a device you need to exit this screen, reenter, and tap the blocked device.
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2.5 Configure Data Usage and Statistics
1In the Home screen tap the data usage allowance circle to view your data statistics and/or set up a
maximum allowance for data.
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2Set up a data limit to control data usage, otherwise select Unlimited Plan. Tap Save to apply your
changes.
3You return to the Home screen. To change your data usage allowance again or configure other data
usage settings tap on the data used. You can also access this screen by tapping on the Settings icon
and then tapping on Data Usage / Statistics.
OR
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4You can set up a Notification to know when you are reaching your data usage limit. Click Save to apply
your changes.
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5You can choose to reset your data usage by tapping on Reset Statistics Now or you can program LTE
Ally to do it automatically on a specific day of the month. Tap Save to apply your changes.
6Return to the Home page to view how much data you have left from your allowance. Tap the icon
or swipe on the circle to view the amount of Data Left or the percentage of Data Used.
OR
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2.6 Check Your Inbox and Send Messages
Use LTE Ally to send and view the SMS messages received in your SIM card.
1In the Home screen tap on the Envelope icon to open your SMS inbox.
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2Tap on an unread message to view it.
3Tap the New icon to write a new message. Tap Send.
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4To delete messages tap Delete. Select the messages you want to eliminate and tap Delete.
2.7 Configure the Mobile Network Manually
You can define an APN (Access Point Name) which is a connection profile with the parameters you
need to connect to a mobile network. By default APN is Auto, which means the WAH7608 can get the
connection parameters automatically after booting up. To set a connection profile manually follow
these steps. Different APN connection profiles may provide different services and charging methods.
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1In the Home screen tap on the Settings icon. Tap on APN Configuration.
2Select Manual and enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. Click Apply to save your
changes.
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CHAPTER 3
The Web Configurator
3.1 Introduction
The web configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy WAH7608 setup and
management via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 8.0 and later versions or Mozilla Firefox 3 and
later versions or Safari 2.0 and later versions. The recommended screen resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels.
In order to use the web configurator you need to allow:
• Web browser pop-up windows from your WAH7608. Web pop-up blocking is enabled by default in
Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2.
• JavaScript (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator
1Make sure your WAH7608 hardware is properly connected (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
1Look at the WAH7608’s third OLED screen to view its WiFi settings. Use your computer, tablet or smart
phone to search for the network WiFi name. Enter the password (key) to connect.
2Launch your web browser. Go to http://192.168.1.1.
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3A password screen displays. To access the administrative web configurator and manage the WAH7608,
type the default username admin and password 1234 in the login screen and click Login. If you have
changed the password, enter your password and click Login.
4The following screen displays if you have not changed your password yet. Enter a new password, retype
it to confirm, and click OK.
5After changing your password you are automatically logged out. Log in again with your new password.
The Status screen appears. Use this screen to view your device’s information and status, your mobile
connection status and Internet traffic details.
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3.3 Navigating the Web Configurator
The following section summarizes how to navigate the web configurator from the Status screen.
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Figure 7 The Web Configurator’s Main Screen
The Web Configurator’s main screen is divided into these parts:
•A - Title Bar
•B - Navigation Panel
•C - Main Window
3.3.1 Title Bar
The title bar provides some useful links that always appear over the screens below, regardless of how
deep into the Web Configurator you navigate.
Figure 8 Title Bar
The icons provide the following functions.
B
A
C
Table 4 Title Bar: Web Configurator Icons
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Service Provider This shows the name of the service provider for the mobile network to which the WAH7608 is
connected.
This shows Searching... if the WAH7608 is looking for a mobile network to connect to. This
shows No Service if your WAH7608 could not connect to its ISP.
SIM This shows whether a SIM card is inserted in the WAH7608.
The icon shows if there is no SIM card inserted.
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3.3.2 The Main Window
The main window displays information and configuration fields. It is discussed in the rest of this
document.
After you log in the Status screen is displayed. See Chapter 6 on page 52 for more information about the
Status screen.
3.3.3 Navigation Panel
Use the menu items on the navigation panel to open screens to configure WAH7608 features. The
following sections introduce the WAH7608’s navigation panel menus and their screens.
Figure 9 Navigation Panel
The following table describe each menu item..
Connected Devices This displays the number of devices currently connected to the WAH7608.
WiFi This shows whether the WAH7608’s WiFi network is active and the number of the connected
wireless clients.
This displays when the WAH7608 is receiving/transmitting data to/from the Internet.
Signal Strength This shows the current signal strength to the mobile network.
The icon is grayed out if the mobile data connection is not up.
Roaming This shows an R when the WAH7608 is connected to another service provider’s mobile
network using roaming.
Battery The icon shows the battery status.
Language Choose your language from the drop-down list on the upper right corner of the title bar.
Logout Click this to log out of the Web Configurator.
Table 4 Title Bar: Web Configurator Icons (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Table 5 Navigation Panel Summary
LINK TAB DESCRIPTION
Status Use this screen to view the network status of the WAH7608 and devices
connected to it.
Monitor
Log Log Use this screen to view the WAH7608 system logs.
DHCP Table DHCP Table Use this screen to assign an IP address to a device in the WAH7608’s LAN.
ARP Table ARP Table Use this screen to view the ARP table. It displays the IP and MAC address
of each DHCP connection.
Packet Statistics Packet Statistics Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.
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LTE Modem Status LTE Modem Status Use this screen to view information on your ISP, and your SIM status.
Configuration
Network Connection Use this screen to select the connection mode and activate roaming.
APN Setting Use this screen to configure user-defined connection profiles.
4G/3G/2G Modem Use this screen to select the type of network to which you want the
WAH7608 to connect.
PIN Use this screen to turn on or off PIN code authentication.
PLMN Use this screen to view available Public Land Mobile Networks (PLMNs)
and select a preferred network.
WiFi Client Use this screen to change your WAH7608 to client mode.
Data Usage Use this screen to specify limiting amount of package data.
LAN LAN Use this screen to view or configure the management IP address.
DHCP Use this screen to enable DHCP server.
File Sharing Use this screen to enable file sharing through the WAH7608.
Security Firewall Use this screen to enable the firewall.
NAT Use this screen to configure NAT type and configure port forwarding rules.
DMZ Use this screen to configure a default server.
WiFi Basic Use this screen to enable the wireless LAN, enter the SSID or select the
wireless security mode.
WPS Use this screen to activate WPS.
MAC Filter Use this screen to block or allow traffic from devices of certain MAC
addresses to the Device.
SMS New Message Use this screen to send messages using the WAH7608.
USSD Use this screen to send USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data)
messages on the WAH7608.
Inbox Use this screen to view messages received on the WAH7608.
Outbox Use this screen to view messages sent from the WAH7608.
Draftbox Use this screen to view messages not yet sent from the WAH7608.
Settings SMS Use this screen to set the SMSC (Short Message Service Center) Address
and storage location.
System
About About Use this screen to view the device information.
Setting Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to upload new firmware to your WAH7608.
Password Use these screens to change your web configurator’s login password and
configure the inactive time before the WAH7608 logs out from the web
configurator.
Language Use this screen to change the web configurator’s language.
Date and Time Use this screen to change your WAH7608 time and date.
Power Saving Use this screen to configure the WAH7608 sleep mode and OLED display
timeout.
Reset Use this screen to reset the WAH7608 and return it to factory default
settings.
Reboot Use this screen to reboot the WAH7608 without turning the power off.
Table 5 Navigation Panel Summary
LINK TAB DESCRIPTION
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Wizard
Click this to access the Wizard and configure the WAH7608’s basic
settings.
Information
Click this to access Zyxel’s product website.
Logout
Click this to log out from the WAH7608’s web configurator.
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CHAPTER 4
Setup Wizard
4.1 Overview
This chapter provides information on the wizard setup screens in the Web Configurator.
The Web Configurator’s wizard helps you configure your device to access the Internet and change the
wireless LAN settings. Refer to your ISP for your Internet account information. Leave a field blank if you
don’t have that information.
4.2 Accessing the Wizard
1Launch your web browser and type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address. Type "admin" (default)
as the user name, "1234" (default) as the password and click Login.
2Click the Wizard icon in the navigation panel of the web configurator to open the Wizard screen.
Figure 10 Title Bar: Wizard icon
4.3 Wizard Setup
1The first screen opens, use this screen to configure your APN (Access Point Name) provided by your ISP
(Internet Service Provider). Select Auto so the WAH7608 can get the connection parameters
automatically. Select Manual to enter a connection profile provided by your ISP. Click Next to proceed
to the setup Internet screen.
Figure 11 Wizard: APN Configuration
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2The Set Up Internet screen appears, select Always maintain the internet connection so the WAH7608
connects automatically to the mobile network. Select Connect & Disconnect manually to do connect
manually every time you turn the WAH7608 on. Click Next.
Figure 12 Wizard: Set Up Internet
3The Data Usage/Statistics screen appears. Select Enable Data Limit to activate a limiting amount of
package data. Enter the maximum allowance of data (in GB) and set up notifications for when you
reach it. Select Click Next.
Figure 13 Wizard: Data Usage/ Statistics
4Use this screen to configure the WAH7608’s wireless LAN. Enter the wireless network name (SSID) and
password (key). The screen and fields may vary depending on the Encryption Mode you have selected.
Click Next. For more information see Section 12.2 on page 90.
Figure 14 Wizard: Set Up WiFi
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5 The Apply Settings appears. Click Apply to save your settings. Otherwise, click Back to go back to the
previous screens.
Figure 15 Wizard: Apply Settings
6You are now ready to connect wirelessly to your WAH7608 and access the Internet.
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CHAPTER 5
Tutorials
5.1 Overview
This chapter shows you how to use the WAH7608’s various features using the web configurator. To learn
how to do these steps using LTE Ally seeChapter 2 on page 16.
•Set Up Your WiFi Network
•Connect to the WAH7608 WiFi Network
•Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPS
•Configure Data Usage and Statistics
5.2 Set Up Your WiFi Network
You can change the WAH7608’s WiFi network name and password. It is recommended you change
your password regularly for your own security. Use a password that is not easy to guess and that consists
of different types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
1Go to the Configuration > WiFi screen to configure the WAH7608 WiFi network settings. After changing
the WiFi settings click Apply to save your changes.
2When your changes are applied you will be disconnected from the WAH7608. Connect to the
WAH7608’s WiFi network once again with the new WiFi settings.
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5.3 Connect to the WAH7608 WiFi Network
In this example, you’ve changed the WAH7608’s wireless settings in the wizard to the following settings.
Note: In this example, we use a Windows 7 laptop that has a built-in wireless adapter as the
wireless client.
1The WAH7608 supports IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, and IEEE 802.11n wireless clients. Make sure that your
notebook or computer’s wireless adapter supports one of these standards.
2Click the WiFi icon in your computer’s system tray.
3The Wireless Network Connection screen displays. Click the refresh button to update the list of the
available wireless APs within range.
4Select SSID_Example3 and click Connect.
SSID SSID_Example3
Channel 6
Security WPA2-PSK
(Pre-Shared Key: ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey)
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5The following screen displays if WPS is enabled on the WAH7608 but you didn’t press the WPS button.
Click Connect using a security key instead.
6Type the security key in the following screen. Click OK.
7Check the status of your wireless connection in the screen below.
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8If the wireless client keeps trying to connect to or acquiring an IP address from the WAH7608, make sure
you entered the correct security key.
If the connection has limited or no connectivity, make sure the DHCP server is enabled on the WAH7608.
If your connection is successful, open your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL
of any other web site in the address bar. If you are able to access the web site, your wireless connection
is successfully configured.
5.4 Set Up a Wireless Network Using WPS
This section gives you an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS. This example uses the
WAH7608 as the AP and a WPS-enabled Android smartphone as the wireless client.
The Push Button Configuration (PBC) is a WPS method for creating a secure connection. PBC creates a
secure wireless network simply by pressing a button.
Follow these steps to successfully connect your WPS compatible device with the WAH7608.
1Make sure that your WAH7608 is turned on. Make sure the wireless LAN is turned on, and that the
WAH7608 is placed within range of the device you want to connect.
2Press the WPS button for 1 second on the WAH7608’s side panel.
3Go to your phone settings and turn on WiFi. Open the WiFi networks list and tap WPS Push Button or the
WPS icon ( ).
Note: It doesn’t matter which button is pressed first. You must press the second button within
two minutes of pressing the first one.
The WAH7608 sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to two
minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the WAH7608 securely.
The following figure shows you an example to set up wireless network and security by pressing a button
on both WAH7608 and wireless client (the Android smartphone in this example).
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Figure 16 Example WPS Process: PBC Method
5.5 Configure Data Usage and Statistics
This tutorial shows you how to set up a limited allowance of data.
Dani traveled to a foreign country with her two friends. They purchased a SIM card with a limited data
package plan of 15GB that will help them with directions and entertainment during their trip. Dani
brought her WAH7608 to share Internet wherever they go during their stay, whilst saving their phone’s
battery for pictures and more. They cannot go over the purchased data package plan, because it will
result in additional costs for them. To control this Dani can set up a data usage limit in the WAH7608, and
notifications that will let them know when they are reaching the limit.
Wireless Client
SECURITY INFO
COMMUNICATION
WITHIN 2 MINUTES
Press for 1 second
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1Go to Configuration > Network > Data Usage/Statistics screen. Select the check box for Enable Data
Limit to set up a maximum allowance for data to 15GB in the Total Allowance field. Set up a notification
for when 80% of the limit is reached. Click Apply to save your changes.
2To check the overall data consumption go to Configuration > Network > Data Usage and click on the
Total Data Statistics tab. You can also view this in the Status Screen in the Internet Status table.
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CHAPTER 6
Status
6.1 Overview
Use the Status screen to check status information about the WAH7608.
6.2 Status
This screen is the first thing you see when you log into the WAH7608. It also appears every time you click
the Status icon in the navigation panel. The Status screen displays the WAH7608’s connection mode,
wireless LAN information and traffic statistics.
Figure 17 Status
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 6 Home
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Device Information
Host Name This field displays the WAH7608 system name. It is used for identification.
Model Number This shows the model number of your Zyxel device.
Firmware Version This is the current version of the firmware inside the WAH7608.
WAN Information (These fields display when you have a WAN Connection)
To change from WAN information to LAN Information click the gray arrow .
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IP Address This field displays the current IPv4 address of the WAH7608 in the WAN.
IP Subnet Mask This field displays the current subnet mask in the WAN.
IPv6 Address This field displays the current IPv6 address of the WAH7608 in the WAN.
Operation Band This field displays the frequency band on which your ISP is operating.
LAN Information
To change from LAN information to WAN Information click the gray arrow .
MAC Address This shows the LAN MAC (Media Access Control) Address of your WAH7608.
IP Address This is the current IPv4 address of the WAH7608 in the LAN.
IP Subnet Mask This is the current subnet mask in the LAN.
DHCP This field displays what DHCP services the Device is providing to the LAN. Choices are:
Server - The Device is a DHCP server in the LAN. It assigns IP addresses to other devices in the
LAN.
Relay - The Device acts as a surrogate DHCP server and relays DHCP requests and
responses between the remote server and the clients.
None - The Device is not providing any DHCP services to the LAN.
IPv6 Address This is the current IPv6 address of the WAH7608 in the LAN.
System Status
System Up Time This field displays how long the WAH7608 has been running since it last started up. The
Device starts up when you plug it in, when you restart it (System > Setting > Reboot), or when
you reset it.
Current Date/Time This field displays the current date and time in the Device. You can change this in System >
Setting > Date and Time.
System Resource
CPU Usage This field displays what percentage of the WAH7608’s processing ability is currently used.
When this percentage is close to 100%, the WAH7608 is running at full load, and the
throughput is not going to improve anymore.
Memory Usage This field displays what percentage of the Device’s memory is currently used. Usually, this
percentage should not increase much. If memory usage does get close to 100%, the
WAH7608 is probably becoming unstable, and you should restart the device.
Signal Status
SIM status This displays the status of the attached SIM card. SIM Detached displays if there is no SIM
card inserted.
Signal Strength This displays the current signal strength to the mobile network.
Signal Type This shows the type of the mobile network (such as LTE, 3G, 2G, etc.) to which the WAH7608
is connecting.
New Message This displays the number of new messages received in your SIM card.
Roaming Status This displays whether the WAH7608 is connected to another service provider’s mobile
network using roaming.
WiFi Name This displays a descriptive name used to identify the WAH7608 in the wireless LAN.
Encryption This displays the level of wireless security the WAH7608 is using.
Clients This displays the total number of devices connected to the WAH7608.
Internet Status
Total Allowance This displays the total limiting amount of data that can be used by the WAH7608.
Total Traffic This displays the total traffic flow transmitting from/to the WAH7608.
Table 6 Home (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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Upload This displays the number of transmitted packets on the WAH7608.
Download This displays the number of received packets on the WAH7608.
Summary
Packet Statistics Click Detail... to access the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen, and view port status and
packet specific statistics.
LTE Modem Status Click Detail... to access the Monitor > LTE Modem Status screen, and view information on
your ISP, and your SIM status.
Table 6 Home (continued)
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CHAPTER 7
Monitor
7.1 Overview
This chapter discusses read-only information related to the device state of the WAH7608.
To access the Monitor screens, click after login.
You can also click the links in the Summary table of the Status screen to view the packets sent/received
as well as the status of your WAN connection.
7.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter
• Use the Log screen to see the logs for the activity on the WAH7608 (Section 7.2 on page 55).
• Use the DHCP Table screen to view information related to your DHCP status (Section 7.3 on page 56).
• Use the ARP Table screen to view the mappings of IP and MAC addresses. (Section 7.4 on page 57).
• Use the Packet Statistics screen to view port status, packet specific statistics, the “system up time” and
so on (Section 7.5 on page 57).
• Use the LTE Modem Status screen to view the detailed information about the LTE module, cellular
interface, and SIM card. You can also check the LTE connection status (Section 7.6 on page 58).
7.2 The Log Screen
The Web Configurator allows you to look at all of the WAH7608’s logs in one location.
Use the Log screen to see the logged messages for the WAH7608. The log wraps around and deletes the
old entries after it fills. Click Refresh to renew the log screen. Click Clear Log to delete all the logs.
Figure 18 Log
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7.3 DHCP Table
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, RFC 2131 and RFC 2132) allows individual clients to obtain
TCP/IP configuration at start-up from a server. You can configure the WAH7608’s LAN as a DHCP server
or disable it. When configured as a server, the WAH7608 provides the TCP/IP configuration for the clients.
If DHCP service is disabled, you must have another DHCP server on that network, or else the device must
be manually configured.
Click Monitor > DHCP Table. Read-only information here relates to your DHCP status. The DHCP table
shows current DHCP client information (including MAC Address, and IP Address) of all network clients
using the WAH7608’s DHCP server.
Figure 19 Monitor > DHCP Table
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 7 Monitor > DHCP Table
LABEL DESCRIPTION
# This is the index number of the host device.
Host Name This field displays the device host name.
IP Address This field displays the IP address relative to the # field listed above.
MAC Address This field shows the MAC address of the device with the name in the Host Name field.
Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address which uniquely
identifies a device. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six pairs of
hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02.
Reserve Select this if you want to reserve the IP address for this specific MAC address.
Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Refresh Click Refresh to update this screen.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAH7608.
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7.4 ARP Table
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is a protocol for mapping an Internet Protocol address (IP address) to
a physical machine address, also known as a Media Access Control or MAC address, on the local area
network.
Use the ARP table to view IP-to-MAC address mapping(s).
Figure 20 Monitor > ARP Table
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
7.5 Packet Statistics
Click Monitor > Packet Statistics or the Packet Statistics (Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen. Read-
only information here includes port status and packet specific statistics.
Table 8 System Monitor > ARP Table
LABEL DESCRIPTION
# This is the index number of the entry.
IP Address This is the learned IPv4 or IPv6 IP address of a device connected to a port.
MAC Address This is the MAC address of the device with the listed IP address.
Device This is the type of interface used by the device.
•br0 indicates a LAN interface where 0 represents LAN1 or LAN2.
•WAN indicates a connection via mobile network (4G, 3G or 2G).
•WLAN indicates a connection via WiFi network.
•RNDIS indicates a connection via USB.
State This column shows the current status of the connection.
Refresh Click Refresh to update this screen.
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Figure 21 Monitor > Packet Statistics
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
7.6 LTE Modem Status
Click Monitor > LTE Modem Status or the LTE Modem Status (Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen. Use
this screen to view the detailed information about the modem, SIM card status, and details. You can
also check the LTE connection status.
Table 9 Monitor > Packet Statistics
LABEL DESCRIPTION
#This is the index number of the entry.
Port This is the WAH7608’s interface type.
Status For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or Down when the line is
disconnected.
For the WAN port, it displays Up when the mobile data connection is up, Connecting when
the WAH7608 is trying to bring the mobile data connection up, and displays Down when the
3G/4G connection is down or not activated.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled and
Down when the WLAN is disabled.
TxPkts This is the number of transmitted packets on this port.
RxPkts This is the number of received packets on this port.
Collisions This is the number of collisions on this port.
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Figure 22 Monitor > LTE Modem Status
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 10 Monitor > LTE Modem Status
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Modem Information
Physical Information This displays the interface used for the mobile data connection.
Module Name This displays the name of the built-in LTE module.
IMEI/MEID This displays the International Mobile Equipment Number (IMEI) or Mobile Equipment
Identifier (MEID), which is the serial number of the built-in LTE module. It is a unique 15-digit
number used to identify a mobile device.
HW Version This displays the hardware version of the built-in LTE module.
FW Version This displays the firmware version of the built-in LTE module.
SIM Status
SIM This displays the status of the inserted SIM card. No SIM displays if there is no SIM card
inserted.
PIN Code Status This displays the status of PIN code authentication.
PIN Code Remaining
Times
This displays how many times you can enter the PIN code.
PUK Code
Remaining Times
This displays how many times you can enter the PUK code.
Service Information
Operator This displays the name of the service provider.
Cell Broadcast This displays whether the one-to-many messaging service is available.
MCC This displays the Mobile Country Code (MCC), which is used to identify the country of a
mobile subscriber.
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MNC This displays the Mobile Network Code (MNC), which is used in combination with MCC to
identify the public land mobile network (PLMN) of a mobile subscriber.
LAC This displays the 2-octet Location Area Code (LAC), which is used to identify a location
area within a PLMN.
TAC This displays the Tracking Area Code (TAC), which is to identify a tracking area within a
PLMN.
Cell ID This displays the ID of a cell at the physical layer.
Service Type This displays the type of the mobile network to which the WAH7608 is connecting.
Operation Band This displays the network type and the frequency band used by the mobile network to
which the WAH7608 is connecting.
RSSI This displays the received signal strength indicator (RSSI), that is, the received signal strength
in dBm.
CS Register Status This displays the Circuit Switched network registration status.
EcIo This displays the ratio (in dB) of the received energy per chip and the interference level.
PS Register Status This displays the packet switched network registration status.
PS Attached Status This displays the Packet switched Domain Attachment status.
Roaming Status This displays whether the WAH7608 is connected to another service provider’s mobile
network using roaming.
IMSI This displays the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) stored in the SIM (Subscriber
Identity Module) card. The SIM card is installed in a mobile device and used for
authenticating a customer to the carrier network. IMSI is a unique 15-digit number used to
identify a user on a network.
SMSC This displays the number for Short Message Service Center (SMSC), which stores, forwards
and delivers SMS text message.
MSISDN This displays the MSISDN (Mobile Subscriber ISDN) number, a phone number assigned to a
mobile subscriber to call a mobile device.
RSRP This displays the Reference Signal Receive Power (RSRP), which is the average received
power of all Resource Elements (RE) that carry cell-specific Reference Signals (RS) within the
specified bandwidth.
RSRQ This displays the Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ), which is the ratio of RSRP to the
E-UTRA carrier RSSI and indicates the quality of the received reference signal.
SINR This displays the Signal to Interference plus Noise Ratio (SINR). A negative value means more
noise than signal.
PLMN This displays the Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) code of the mobile network.
MIMO This displays the MIMO (Multi-input Multi-output) technology supported by the WAH7608,
such as 1T2R (1 Transmit and 2 Receive paths/antennas) or TM1-TM4 (Transmission Mode 4).
Support Band List This displays the frequency bands that are supported by the WAH7608.
Table 10 Monitor > LTE Modem Status (continued)
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CHAPTER 8
Network
8.1 Overview
This chapter discusses the WAH7608’s WAN screens. Use these screens to configure your WAH7608 for
Internet access.
A WAN (Wide Area Network) connection is an outside connection to another network or the Internet. It
connects your private networks such as a LAN (Local Area Network) and other networks, so that a
device in one location can communicate with devices in other locations.
3G and 4G standards for the sending and receiving of voice, video, and data in a mobile environment.
You can insert a 4G SIM card and set the WAH7608 to use this 3G/4G connection as your WAN.
Figure 23 LAN/Wireless LAN and Wireless WAN
8.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter
• Use the Connection screen to configure the WAN settings on the WAH7608 for Internet access
(Section 8.2 on page 63).
• Use the APN Setting screen to configure user-defined connection profiles (Section 8.3 on page 64).
• Use the 4G/3G/2G Modem screen to select the type of network to which you want the WAH7608 to
connect (Section 8.4 on page 65).
• Use the PIN screen to enable or disable PIN code authentication (Section 8.5 on page 66).
• Use the PLMN screen to display available Public Land Mobile Networks and select a preferred network
for roaming (Section 8.6 on page 66).
• Use the WiFi Client screen to change the WAH7608 to client mode (Section 8.7 on page 67).
• Use the Data Usage/Statistics screen to specify limiting the amount of the package data and view
the WAH7608’s traffic statistics (Section 8.8 on page 69).
• Use the Data Usage > Reset Statistics screen to reset all traffic statistics (Section 8.9 on page 70).
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• Use the Data Usage > Current Data Statistics screen to view the WAH7608’s current traffic statistics
(Section 8.10 on page 70).
• Use the Data Usage > Total Data Statistics screen to view the WAH7608’s total traffic statistics (Section
8.11 on page 71).
8.1.2 What You Need To Know
The information in this section can help you configure the screens for your WAN connection, as well as
enable/disable some advanced features of your WAH7608.
3G
3G (Third Generation) is a digital, packet-switched wireless technology. Bandwidth usage is optimized as
multiple users share the same channel and bandwidth is only allocated to users when they send data. It
allows fast transfer of voice and non-voice data and provides broadband Internet access to mobile
devices.
4G
4G is the fourth generation of the mobile telecommunications technology and a successor of 3G. Both
the WiMAX and Long Term Evolution (LTE) standards are the 4G candidate systems. 4G only supports all-
IP-based packet-switched telephony services and is required to offer gigabit speed access.
DNS Server Address Assignment
Use Domain Name System (DNS) to map a domain name to its corresponding IP address and vice versa,
for instance, the IP address of www.zyxel.com is 204.217.0.2. The DNS server is extremely important
because without it, you must know the IP address of a computer before you can access it.
The WAH7608 can get the DNS server addresses in the following ways.
1The ISP tells you the DNS server addresses, usually in the form of an information sheet, when you sign up.
If your ISP gives you DNS server addresses, manually enter them in the DNS server fields.
2If your ISP dynamically assigns the DNS server IP addresses (along with the WAH7608’s WAN IP address),
set the DNS server fields to get the DNS server address from the ISP.
IPv6 Introduction
IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6), is designed to enhance IP address size and features. The increase in
IPv6 address size to 128 bits (from the 32-bit IPv4 address) allows up to 3.4 x 1038 IP addresses. The
WAH7608 can use IPv4/IPv6 dual stack to connect to IPv4 and IPv6 networks, and supports IPv6 rapid
deployment (6RD).
IPv6 Addressing
The 128-bit IPv6 address is written as eight 16-bit hexadecimal blocks separated by colons (:). This is an
example IPv6 address 2001:0db8:1a2b:0015:0000:0000:1a2f:0000.
IPv6 addresses can be abbreviated in two ways:
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• Leading zeros in a block can be omitted. So 2001:0db8:1a2b:0015:0000:0000:1a2f:0000 can be
written as 2001:db8:1a2b:15:0:0:1a2f:0.
• Any number of consecutive blocks of zeros can be replaced by a double colon. A double colon can
only appear once in an IPv6 address. So 2001:0db8:0000:0000:1a2f:0000:0000:0015 can be
written as 2001:0db8::1a2f:0000:0000:0015, 2001:0db8:0000:0000:1a2f::0015,
2001:db8::1a2f:0:0:15 or 2001:db8:0:0:1a2f::15.
IPv6 Prefix and Prefix Length
Similar to an IPv4 subnet mask, IPv6 uses an address prefix to represent the network address. An IPv6
prefix length specifies how many most significant bits (start from the left) in the address compose the
network address. The prefix length is written as “/x” where x is a number. For example,
2001:db8:1a2b:15::1a2f:0/32
means that the first 32 bits (2001:db8) is the subnet prefix.
IPv6 Subnet Masking
Both an IPv6 address and IPv6 subnet mask compose of 128-bit binary digits, which are divided into
eight 16-bit blocks and written in hexadecimal notation. Hexadecimal uses four bits for each character
(1 ~ 10, A ~ F). Each block’s 16 bits are then represented by four hexadecimal characters. For example,
FFFF:FFFF:FFFF:FFFF:FC00:0000:0000:0000.
8.2 The Connection Screen
Use this screen to change your WAH7608’s Internet access settings. Click Configuration > Network >
Connection. The screen appears as shown next.
Figure 24 Configuration > Network > Connection
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
8.3 The APN Setting Screen
Use this screen to view or configure a connection profile. A connection profile defines the parameters
that you need to connect to a mobile network, such as the APN, user name and password. Click
Configuration > Network > APN Configuration. The screen appears as shown next.
Figure 25 Configuration > Network > APN Configuration
Table 11 Configuration > Network > Connection
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Connection Operation
Connection Control This field displays the connected mode of the WAH7608. Select Auto Mode to
connect to the mobile network automatically if there is an available mobile
network. Otherwise, select Manual Mode. Click Change to apply your changes.
Roaming Mode Select Enable data roaming on the WAH7608. Otherwise, select Disable. Click
Change to apply your changes.
4G roaming is to use your mobile device in an area which is not covered by your
service provider. Enable roaming to ensure that your WAH7608 is kept connected to
the Internet when you are traveling outside the geographical coverage area of the
network to which you are registered.
Item This field always displays WAN Status.
PDN Type This displays the type PDN (Packet Data Network) of the connection profile.
State • This displays Connected when the connection profile has a connection with the
ISP.
• This displays Connecting when the connection profile is attempting a
connection with the ISP.
• This displays Disconnected when the connection profile is not connected to the
ISP.
• This displays Disconnecting when the connection profile is disconnecting from
the ISP.
Click Connect for the WAH7608 to attempt a connection with the ISP.
Cellular Profile This is the profile ID automatically by the WAH7608 to the connection profile.
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
8.4 The 4G/3G/2G Modem Screen
Use this screen to set how you want the WAH7608 to connect to an available mobile network. Click
Configuration > Network > 4G/3G/2G Modem. The screen appears as shown next.
Figure 26 Configuration > Network > 4G/3G/2G Modem
Select the type of network (4G/3G, 3G/2G, LTE Only, WCDMA Only, or GSM Only) to which you want the
WAH7608 to connect and click Change to save your settings.
Otherwise, select Auto to have the WAH7608 connect to an available network using the default settings
on the SIM card. If the currently registered mobile network is not available or the mobile network’s signal
strength is too low, the WAH7608 switches to another available mobile network.
Table 12 Configuration > Network > APN Configuration
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Cellular Profile
Profile List This displays the available connection profiles in the WAH7608. Select Add New to
configure a new connection profile. The profile with the * indicates it’s the
connection profile currently in use by the WAH7608.
Profile ID This is the profile ID automatically assigned to the APN profile by the WAH7608.
Name This displays the name of your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Enter a descriptive name for your ISP.
APN This field displays the Access Point Name (APN) in the profile.
Enter the Access Point Name (APN) provided by your service provider. Connections
with different APNs may provide different services (such as Internet access or MMS
(Multi-Media Messaging Service) and charging method.
User This field displays the user name in the profile.
Type the user name given to you by your service provider.
Password This field displays the password in the profile.
Type the password associated with the user name above.
PDP Type Select IPv4 if you want the WAH7608 to run IPv4 only.
Select IPv4/IPv6 to allow the WAH7608 to run IPv4 and IPv6 at the same time.
Select IPv6 if you want the WAH7608 to run IPv6 only.
Authentication Preference The WAH7608 supports PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and CHAP
(Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol). CHAP is more secure than PAP;
however, PAP is readily available on more platforms Select an authentication
protocol used by the service provider.
Otherwise, select PAP/CHAP to have the WAH7608 accept either CHAP or PAP.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAH7608.
Delete Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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8.5 The PIN Screen
Use this screen to enable PIN code authentication. Click Configuration > Network > PIN. The screen
appears as shown next.
Figure 27 Configuration > Network > PIN
A PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is a 4-digit key (0000 for example) to a SIM card.
Select Enable to enter the PIN code every time the WAH7608 reboots. To turn PIN code authentication
enter the PIN code and click Disable.
8.6 The PLMN Screen
This screen allows you to view available Public Land Mobile Networks (PLMNs) and select your preferred
network when the WAH7608 is outside the geographical coverage area of the network to which you are
registered and roaming is enabled.
Click Configuration > Network > PLMN. The screen appears as shown next.
Figure 28 Configuration > Network > PLMN
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 13 Configuration > Network > PLMN
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Mode Select Automatic to have the WAH7608 automatically connect to the first available
mobile network using roaming when it is outside the coverage area of the original
service provider’s network.
Select Manual to display the network list and manually select a preferred network.
Status This displays Current displays the PLMN to which your WAH7608 is currently
connected.
This displays Available displays other PLMNs available by your ISP. Go to the screen
to connect to another available PLMN.
This displays Forbidden displays PLMNs available by other ISPs. To connect to one of
these networks you need a working SIM card of the ISP shown in
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8.7 The WiFi Client Screen
Your WAH7608 can act as a wireless client. In wireless client mode, it can connect to an existing network
via an access point. Use this mode if you already have an access point or wireless router in your network.
In the example below, one WAH7608 (A) is configured as a wireless client and another is used as an
access point (B). The WAH7608 has two clients that need to connect to the Internet. The WAH7608
wirelessly connects to the available access point (B).
Figure 29 Wireless Client Mode
After the WAH7608 and the access point connect, the WAH7608 acquires its WAN IP address from the
access point. The clients of the WAH7608 can now surf the Internet.
Click Configuration > Network > WiFi Client. The screen appears as shown next.
MCC This displays the Mobile Country Code (MCC), which is used to identify the country
of a mobile subscriber.
MNC This displays the Mobile Network Code (MNC), which is used in combination with
MCC to identify the public land mobile network (PLMN) of a mobile subscriber.
Operator Name This displays the name of the service provider.
Access Technology This displays the mobile phone standard of data transfer on this mobile network.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAH7608.
Query Click Query so the WAH7608 can scan for PLMN in the area, you need a working SIM
card to be able to scan for PLMNs.
Table 13 Configuration > Network > PLMN
LABEL DESCRIPTION
AB
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Figure 30 Configuration > Network > WiFi Client
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 14 Configuration > Network > WiFi Client
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WiFi Client
Enable Select the check box and click Apply to enable client mode in the WAH7608.
Connected WLAN
This shows the settings of the current AP to which your WAH7608 is connected.
WiFi Client Scan Result
This shows a list of the APs the WAH7608 currently detects in the area.
BSSID This shows the MAC address of the wireless network.
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8.8 The Data Usage/Statistics Screen
This screen allows you to configure limiting the amount of the package data.Click Configuration >
Network > Data Usage > Data Usage/Statistics. The screen appears as shown next.
Figure 32 Configuration > Network > Data Usage > Data Usage/Statistics
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
SSID This shows the descriptive name of the wireless network detected by the WAH7608.
Tap on an SSID and a pop-up window appears. Enter the Pre-Shared Key or
password and click Connect so the WAH7608 connects to the wireless network.
Figure 31 Pre-shared Key
Signal Strength (dBm) This shows the strength of the wireless network’s radio signal measured in dBm.
Channel This shows the channel the wireless network uses.
Encryption Type This shows the data encryption method the WAH7608 uses for the wireless
connection.
Total Num This shows the total number of wireless networks your WAH7608 detects.
Scan Click Scan to refresh the list of available wireless networks.
Table 14 Configuration > Network > WiFi Client
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Table 15 Configuration > Network > Data Usage > Data Usage/Statistics
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Enable Data Limit Select the check box to activate a limiting amount of package data.
Total Allowance Specify the limiting the amount of the package data (in GB) in this field.
Notify me when data usage
reaches
Specify the percentage of data usage the WAH7608 has to reach to send a
notification.
Reset Date Select the day of the month on which the WAH7608 restarts calculating the amount
of package data per month.
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8.9 The Reset Statistics Screen
This screen allows you to reset the data usage statistics. Click Configuration > Network > Data Usage >
Reset Statistics. The screen appears as shown next.
Figure 33 Configuration > Network > Data Usage > Reset Statistics
Click Reset so the WAH7608 clears all data usage statistics at that moment.
8.10 The Current Data Statistics Screen
This screen allows you to view the current data usage statistics. Click Configuration > Network > Data
Usage > Current Data Statistics screen. The screen appears as shown next.
Figure 34 Configuration > Network > Data Usage > Current Data Statistics
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAH7608.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen
Table 15 Configuration > Network > Data Usage > Data Usage/Statistics
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Table 16 Configuration > Network > Data Usage > Current Data Statistics
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Data Amount This indicates the current traffic flow transmitting from/to the WAH7608.
Sent This indicates the number of transmitted packets on the WAH7608.
Received This indicates the number of received packets on the WAH7608.
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8.11 The Total Data Statistics Screen
This screen allows you to view the total data usage statistics in a month (starting from the day entered in
The Data Usage/Statistics Screen). Click Configuration > Network > Data Usage > Total Data Statistics
screen. The screen appears as shown next.
Figure 35 Configuration > Network > Data Usage > Total Data Statistics
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 17 Configuration > Network > Data Usage > Total Data Statistics
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Data Amount This indicates the total traffic flow transmitting from/to the WAH7608.
Sent This indicates the total number of transmitted packets on the WAH7608.
Received This indicates the total number of received packets on the WAH7608.
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CHAPTER 9
LAN
9.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to configure LAN settings.
A Local Area Network (LAN) is a shared communication system to which many devices are attached. A
LAN is a network limited to the immediate area, such as the same building or a floor of a building.
Figure 36 LAN Example
The LAN screens can help you configure and manage IP address, and partition your physical network
into logical networks.
9.1.1 What You Can Do
• Use the LAN screen to change the IP address for your WAH7608 (Section 9.2 on page 73).
• Use the DHCP Server screen to enable the DHCP server on the WAH7608 (Section 9.3 on page 74).
• Use the Leased Hosts screen to assign IP addresses on the LAN to specific individual devices based on
their MAC Addresses (Section 9.4 on page 74).
• Use the File Sharing screen to allow file sharing via the WAH7608 (Section 9.5 on page 75).
9.1.2 What You Need To Know
The actual physical connection determines whether the WAH7608 ports are LAN or WAN ports. There are
two separate IP networks, one inside the LAN network and the other outside the WAN network as shown
next.
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Figure 37 LAN and WAN IP Addresses
The LAN parameters of the WAH7608 are preset in the factory with the following values:
• IP address of 192.168.1.1 with subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (24 bits)
• DHCP server enabled with 40 client IP addresses starting from 192.168.1.20 to 192.168.1.60.
These parameters should work for the majority of installations. If your ISP gives you explicit DNS server
address(es), read the embedded Web Configurator help regarding what fields need to be configured.
9.2 The LAN Screen
Use this screen to change the IP address for your WAH7608. Click Configuration > Network > LAN. The
screen appears as shown next.
Figure 38 Configuration > Network > LAN
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 18 Configuration > Network > LAN
LABEL DESCRIPTION
IP Address Type the IP address of your WAH7608 in dotted decimal notation.
IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your
WAH7608 will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that
you assign. Unless you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed
by the WAH7608.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAH7608.
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9.3 The DHCP Server Screen
The WAH7608 has built-in DHCP server capability that assigns IP addresses to systems that support DHCP
client capability. Use this screen to enable the DHCP server. To access this screen, click Configuration >
LAN> DHCP > DHCP Server.
Figure 39 Configuration > LAN> DHCP > DHCP Server
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
9.4 The Leased Hosts Screen
This screen shows the current DHCP client information. To change your WAH7608’s static DHCP settings,
click Configuration > Network > DHCP > Leased Hosts. The following screen displays.
Table 19 Configuration > LAN > DHCP > DHCP Server
LABEL DESCRIPTION
DHCP Mode Select DHCP Server to activate DHCP for LAN.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, RFC 2131 and RFC 2132) allows
individual clients (computers) to obtain TCP/IP configuration at startup from a server.
Enable the DHCP server unless your ISP instructs you to do otherwise. Select None to
stop the WAH7608 acting as a DHCP server. When configured as a server, the
WAH7608 provides TCP/IP configuration for the clients. If not, DHCP service is
disabled and you must have another DHCP server on your LAN, or else the devices
must be manually configured. When set as a server, fill in the following four fields.
Start IP The WAH7608 is pre-configured with a pool of IP addresses starting from 192.168.1.20
to 192.168.1.60.
This field specifies the first of the contiguous addresses in the IP address pool.
End IP This field specifies the last of the contiguous addresses in the IP address pool.
Lease Time (minutes) Specify how long (in minutes) each device can use the information (especially the IP
address) before it has to request the information again.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAH7608.
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Figure 40 Configuration > Network > DHCP > Leased Hosts
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
9.5 The File Sharing Screen
Use this screen to share files on a micro SD card connected to your WAH7608 with users on your network.
To access this screen, click Configuration > LAN > File Sharing.
Figure 41 Configuration > LAN > File Sharing
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 20 Configuration > Network > DHCP > Leased Hosts
LABEL DESCRIPTION
# This is the index number of the static IP table entry (row).
Host Name This displays the name of a device connected to the WAH7608.
MAC Address This displays the MAC address (with colons) of a device on the WAH7608 LAN.
IP Address This displays the LAN IP address of a device on the WAH7608 LAN.
Remaining Time This displays an IP address remaining leased time for a device in the LAN.
Refresh Click this button to update the screen.
Table 21 Configuration > LAN > File Sharing
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Enable File Sharing Select this to enable file sharing through the WAH7608 using Windows Explorer or by
browsing to your work group.
Server Name Specify the name to identify the WAH7608 in a work group.
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Sharing Name You can add the WAH7608 to an existing or a new workgroup on your network. Enter
the name of the workgroup which your WAH7608 automatically joins. You can set
the WAH7608’s workgroup name to be exactly the same as the workgroup name to
which your device belongs to.
Note: The WAH7608 will not be able to join the workgroup if your local area
network has restrictions set up that do not allow devices to join a
workgroup. In this case, contact your network administrator.
Apply Click this button to save your changes back to the WAH7608.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 21 Configuration > LAN > File Sharing
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CHAPTER 10
Firewall
10.1 Overview
Use these screens to enable and configure the firewall that protects your WAH7608 and your LAN from
unwanted or malicious traffic.
Enable the firewall to protect your LAN devices from attacks by hackers on the Internet and control
access between the LAN and WAN. By default the firewall:
• allows traffic that originates from your LAN devices to go to all of the networks.
• blocks traffic that originates on the other networks from going to the LAN.
The following figure illustrates the default firewall action. User A can initiate an IM (Instant Messaging)
session from the LAN to the WAN (1). Return traffic for this session is also allowed (2). However other traffic
initiated from the WAN is blocked (3 and 4).
Figure 42 Default Firewall Action
10.1.1 What You Can Do
• Use the Configure screen to enable or disable the WAH7608’s firewall (Section 10.2 on page 78).
• Use the IPv4/IPv6 Firewall Entries screens to view and configure IPv4/IPv6 port filtering rules (Section
10.3 on page 79).
10.1.2 What You Need To Know
The following terms and concepts may help as you read through this chapter.
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About the WAH7608 Firewall
The WAH7608’s firewall feature physically separates the LAN and the WAN and acts as a secure
gateway for all data passing between the networks.
It is a stateful inspection firewall and is designed to protect against Denial of Service attacks when
activated (click the Configure tab under Firewall and then click the Firewall Enable check box). The
WAH7608's purpose is to allow a private Local Area Network (LAN) to be securely connected to the
Internet. The WAH7608 can be used to prevent theft, destruction and modification of data, as well as
log events, which may be important to the security of your network.
The WAH7608 is installed between the LAN and a broadband modem connecting to the Internet. This
allows it to act as a secure gateway for all data passing between the Internet and the LAN.
The WAH7608 has one Ethernet WAN port and four Ethernet LAN ports, which are used to physically
separate the network into two areas.The WAN (Wide Area Network) port attaches to the broadband
(cable or DSL) modem to the Internet.
The LAN (Local Area Network) port attaches to a network of computers, which needs security from the
outside world. These computers will have access to Internet services such as e-mail, FTP and the World
Wide Web. However, "inbound access" is not allowed (by default) unless the remote host is authorized to
use a specific service.
Guidelines For Enhancing Security With Your Firewall
1Change the default password via Web Configurator.
2Think about access control before you connect to the network in any way, including attaching a
modem to the port.
3Limit who can access your WAH7608.
4Don't enable any local service (such as NTP) that you don't use. Any enabled service could present a
potential security risk. A determined hacker might be able to find creative ways to misuse the enabled
services to access the firewall or the network.
5For local services that are enabled, protect against misuse. Protect by configuring the services to
communicate only with specific peers, and protect by configuring rules to block packets for the services
at specific interfaces.
6Protect against IP spoofing by making sure the firewall is active.
7Keep the firewall in a secured (locked) room.
10.2 The Configure Screen
Use this screen to enable or disable the WAH7608’s firewall, and set up firewall logs. Click Configuration >
Security > Firewall to open the Configure screen.
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Figure 43 Configuration > Security > Firewall > Configure l
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
10.3 The IPv4/IPv6 Firewall Entries
The WAH7608 firewall is a packet filtering firewall and restricts access based on the source/destination
device network address of a packet and the type of application. Use this screen to configure IP filtering
rules. To access these screens, click Configuration > Firewall > IPv4 Firewall Entries or Configuration >
Firewall > IPv6 Firewall Entries.
Figure 44 Configuration > Security > Firewall > IPv4 Firewall Entries
Table 22 Configuration > Security > Firewall > Configure
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Firewall Enable Select this check box to activate the firewall. The WAH7608 performs access control and
protects against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks when the firewall is activated.
Packets Allowed Select Accept to allow access to the firewall rule in the list and block access to the ones that
don’t match.
Select Drop to block access to the firewall rule in the list and allow access to the ones that
don’t match.
Apply Click Apply to save the settings.
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Figure 45 Configuration > Security > Firewall > IPv6 Firewall Entries
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 23 Configuration > Security > Firewall > IPv4/IPv6 Firewall Entries
LABEL DESCRIPTION
# This is your firewall rule number. The ordering of your rules is important as rules are
applied in turn.
Note: The last rule entered is the first rule be applied.
Source IP This is the IP address of the device from which traffic for the application or service is
initialized.
Destination IP This is the IP address of the device to which traffic for the application or service is
entering.
Source from Port This field displays a single port number of the source or the starting port number of a
range.
Enter the first port number in the range of the source that define the traffic type, for
example TCP port 80 defines web traffic.
Note: To enter a single port you can enter it in Source from Port and a 0 in
the Source to Port field. Or you can enter the same port number in
the Source from Port and Source to Port fields. Both options will have
the same behavior.
Source to Port This field displays the ending port number of a range.
Enter the last port number in the range of the source that define the traffic type, for
example TCP port 80 defines web traffic.
Destination from Port This field displays a single port number of the destination or the starting port number
of a range.
Enter the port number/range of the destination that define the traffic type, for
example TCP port 80 defines web traffic.
Note: To enter a single port you can enter it in Destination from Port and a 0
in the Destination to Port field. Or you can enter the same port
number in the Destination from Port and Destination to Port fields.
Both options will have the same behavior.
Destination to Port This field ending port number of a range.
Enter the last port number in the range of the destination that define the traffic type,
for example TCP port 80 defines web traffic.
Protocol This field displays the protocol (ICMP, TCP, UDP, TCP+UDP or None) used to transport
the packets for which you want to apply the rule.
Delete Click the Delete icon to remove the filtering rule.
Add Click Add to create a new rule.
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OK Click OK to save a filtering rule.
Delete All Click this button to remove all filtering rules.
Apply Click this button to save your changes back to the WAH7608.
Table 23 Configuration > Security > Firewall > IPv4/IPv6 Firewall Entries
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CHAPTER 11
NAT
11.1 Overview
NAT (Network Address Translation - NAT, RFC 1631) is the translation of the IP address of a host in a
packet. For example, the source address of an outgoing packet, used within one network is changed to
a different IP address known within another network.
The figure below is a simple illustration of a NAT network. You want to assign ports 21-25 to one FTP, Telnet
and SMTP server (A in the example), port 80 to another (B in the example) and assign a default server IP
address of 192.168.1.35 to a third (C in the example).
You assign the LAN IP addresses to the devices (A to D) connected to your WAH7608. The ISP assigns the
WAN IP address. The NAT network appears as a single host on the Internet. All traffic coming from A to D
going out to the Internet use the IP address of the WAH7608, which is 192.168.1.1.
Figure 46 NAT Example
Note: You must create a firewall rule in addition to setting up NAT, to allow traffic from the
WAN to be forwarded through the WAH7608.
11.1.1 What You Can Do
• Use the Configure screen to enable NAT (Section 11.2 on page 84).
• Use the Entries screen to set a default server and change your WAH7608’s port forwarding settings to
forward incoming service requests to the server(s) on your local network (Section 11.3 on page 85).
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11.1.2 What You Need to Know
Inside/Outside
Inside/outside denotes where a host is located relative to the WAH7608, for example, the computers of
your subscribers are the inside hosts, while the web servers on the Internet are the outside hosts.
Global/Local
Global/local denotes the IP address of a host in a packet as the packet traverses a router, for example,
the local address refers to the IP address of a host when the packet is in the local network, while the
global address refers to the IP address of the host when the same packet is traveling in the WAN side.
NAT
In the simplest form, NAT changes the source IP address in a packet received from a subscriber (the
inside local address) to another (the inside global address) before forwarding the packet to the WAN
side. When the response comes back, NAT translates the destination address (the inside global address)
back to the inside local address before forwarding it to the original inside host.
NAT Types
This section discusses the following NAT types that are implemented on the WAH7608.
•Full Cone: In full cone NAT, the NAT router maps all outgoing packets from an internal IP address and
port to a single IP address and port on the external network. The NAT router also maps packets
coming to that external IP address and port to the internal IP address and port.
•Address Restricted or Restricted Cone: As in full cone NAT, a restricted cone NAT router maps all
outgoing packets from an internal IP address and port to a single IP address and port on the external
network. The difference from full cone NAT is in how the restricted cone NAT router handles packets
coming in from the external network.
•Port Restricted: Port restricted cone NAT maps all outgoing packets from an internal IP address and
port to a single IP address and port on the external network.
•Symmetric: The full, restricted and port restricted cone NAT types use the same mapping for an
outgoing packet’s source address regardless of the destination IP address and port. In symmetric NAT,
the mapping of an outgoing packet’s source address to a source address in another network is
different for each different destination IP address and port.
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The following table summarizes how these NAT types handle outgoing and incoming packets.
11.2 The Configure Screen
Use this screen to enable NAT and enable/disable he ALGs (Application Layer Gateways) in the
WAH7608. Click Configuration > Security > NAT to open the Configure screen.
Figure 47 Configuration > Security > NAT > Configure
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 24 NAT Types
FULL CONE ADDRESS
RESTRICTED PORT RESTRICTED SYMMETRIC
Incoming
Packets
Any external host
can send packets to
the mapped
external IP address
and port.
Only external hosts
with an IP address to
which the internal
host has already
sent a packet can
send packets to the
mapped external IP
address and port.
Only external hosts
with an IP address
and port to which the
internal host has
already sent a packet
can send packets to
the mapped external
IP address and port.
A host on the external
network can only send
packets to the specific
mapped external IP
address and port that the
NAT router used in sending
a packet to the external
host’s IP address and port.
Outgoing
Packets
The NAT router maps the internal IP address and port of all outgoing
packets to a single IP address and port on the external network.
The NAT router maps the
internal IP address and
port of each outgoing
packet to a different
external IP address and
port for each different
destination IP address and
port.
Table 25 Configuration > Security > NAT > General
LABEL DESCRIPTION
NAT Type Select the NAT type for the WAH7608. For more information see Table 24 on page 84.
IPSEC VPN Pass
Through
Enable this to turn on the IPsec ALG (Application Layer Gateway) on the WAH7608 to detect
IPsec traffic and help build IPsec sessions through the WAH7608’s NAT.
PPTP VPN Pass
Through
Enable this to turn on the PPTP ALG on the WAH7608 to detect PPTP traffic and help build
PPTP sessions through the WAH7608’s NAT.
L2TP VPN Pass
Through
Enable this to turn on the L2TP ALG on the WAH7608 to detect L2TP traffic and help build
L2TP sessions through the WAH7608’s NAT.
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11.3 The Entries Screen
Use this screen to forward incoming service requests to the server(s) on your local network and set a
default server. You may enter a single port number to be forwarded, and the local IP address of the
desired server. The port number identifies a service; for example, web service is on port 80 and FTP on
port 21.
Click Configuration > Network > NAT > Entries to open the following screen.
Figure 48 Configuration > Network > NAT > Entries
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Webserver WWAN
Access
Select Enable to allow access to web configurator using the WAH7608 WAN IP address.
Otherwise, select Disable.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAH7608.
Table 25 Configuration > Security > NAT > General (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Table 26 Configuration > Network > NAT > Entries
LABEL DESCRIPTION
#This field displays the rule index number.
IP This field displays the inside IP address of the server.
Enter the inside IP address of the virtual server here.
Private Port A private port is a port that causes (or triggers) the WAH7608 to record the IP address of the
LAN device that sent the traffic to a server on the WAN.
Enter the port number of the private in this field.
Global Port A global port is a port that a server on the WAN uses when it sends out a particular service.
The WAH7608 forwards the traffic with this port to the client device on the LAN that
requested the service.
Enter the port number of the global in this field.
Protocol Select the transport layer protocol (TCP, UDP, ICMP) used to transport the packets for which
you want to apply the rule.
Delete Click Delete to remove the port forwarding rule.
Add Click Add to create a new rule.
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11.4 Technical Reference
The following section contains additional technical information about the WAH7608 features described
in this chapter.
11.4.1 NATPort Forwarding: Services and Port Numbers
A port forwarding set is a list of inside (behind NAT on the LAN) servers, for example, web or FTP, that you
can make accessible to the outside world even though NAT makes your whole inside network appear
as a single machine to the outside world.
Use the Port Forwarding screen to forward incoming service requests to the server(s) on your local
network. You may enter a single port number or a range of port numbers to be forwarded, and the local
IP address of the desired server. The port number identifies a service; for example, web service is on port
80 and FTP on port 21. In some cases, such as for unknown services or where one server can support
more than one service (for example both FTP and web service), it might be better to specify a range of
port numbers.
In addition to the servers for specified services, NAT supports a default server. A service request that does
not have a server explicitly designated for it is forwarded to the default server. If the default is not
defined, the service request is simply discarded.
Note: Many residential broadband ISP accounts do not allow you to run any server processes
(such as a Web or FTP server) from your location. Your ISP may periodically check for
servers and may suspend your account if it discovers any active services at your
location. If you are unsure, refer to your ISP.
11.4.2 NAT Port Forwarding Example
Let's say you want to assign ports 21-25 to one FTP, Telnet and SMTP server (A in the example), port 80 to
another (B in the example) and assign a default server IP address of 192.168.1.35 to a third (C in the
example). You assign the LAN IP addresses and the ISP assigns the WAN IP address. The NAT network
appears as a single host on the Internet.
OK Click OK to save a port forwarding rule.
Delete All Click Delete All to remove all port forwarding rules.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAH7608.
Table 26 Configuration > Network > NAT > Entries
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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Figure 49 Multiple Servers Behind NAT Example
11.4.3 Trigger Port Forwarding
Some services use a dedicated range of ports on the client side and a dedicated range of ports on the
server side. With regular port forwarding you set a forwarding port in NAT to forward a service (coming in
from the server on the WAN) to the IP address of a computer on the client side (LAN). The problem is that
port forwarding only forwards a service to a single LAN IP address. In order to use the same service on a
different LAN computer, you have to manually replace the LAN computer's IP address in the forwarding
port with another LAN computer's IP address.
Trigger port forwarding solves this problem by allowing computers on the LAN to dynamically take turns
using the service. The WAH7608 records the IP address of a LAN computer that sends traffic to the WAN
to request a service with a specific port number and protocol (a "trigger" port). When the WAH7608's
WAN port receives a response with a specific port number and protocol ("incoming" port), the WAH7608
forwards the traffic to the LAN IP address of the computer that sent the request. After that computer’s
connection for that service closes, another computer on the LAN can use the service in the same
manner. This way you do not need to configure a new IP address each time you want a different LAN
computer to use the application.
11.4.4 Trigger Port Forwarding Example
The following is an example of trigger port forwarding.
Figure 50 Trigger Port Forwarding Process: Example
1Jane requests a file from the Real Audio server (port 7070).
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2Port 7070 is a “trigger” port and causes the WAH7608 to record Jane’s computer IP address. The
WAH7608 associates Jane's computer IP address with the "incoming" port range of 6970-7170.
3The Real Audio server responds using a port number ranging between 6970-7170.
4The WAH7608 forwards the traffic to Jane’s computer IP address.
5Only Jane can connect to the Real Audio server until the connection is closed or times out. The
WAH7608 times out in three minutes with UDP (User Datagram Protocol), or two hours with TCP/IP
(Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol).
11.4.5 Two Points To Remember About Trigger Ports
1Trigger events only happen on data that is coming from inside the WAH7608 and going to the outside.
2If an application needs a continuous data stream, that port (range) will be tied up so that another
computer on the LAN can’t trigger it.
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CHAPTER 12
WiFi
12.1 Overview
This chapter discusses how to configure the wireless network settings in your WAH7608.
The following figure provides an example of a wireless network.
Figure 51 Example of a Wireless Network
The wireless network is the part in the blue circle. In this wireless network, devices A and B are called
wireless clients. The wireless clients use the access point (AP) to interact with other devices (such as the
printer) or with the Internet. Your WAH7608 is the AP.
12.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter
• Use the Basic screen to enable the wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode
(Section 12.2 on page 90).
• Use the WPS screen to activate WPS via PBC or PIN configuration (Section 12.3 on page 92).
• Use the MAC Filter screen to deny wireless clients based on their MAC addresses from connecting to
the WAH7608 (Section 12.4 on page 93).
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12.1.2 What You Need to Know
Wireless Basics
“Wireless” is essentially radio communication. In the same way that walkie-talkie radios send and
receive information over the airwaves, wireless networking devices exchange information with one
another. A wireless networking device is just like a radio that lets your computer exchange information
with radios attached to other computers. Like walkie-talkies, most wireless networking devices operate
at radio frequency bands that are open to the public and do not require a license to use. However,
wireless networking is different from that of most traditional radio communications in that there a
number of wireless networking standards available with different methods of data encryption.
Guest WLAN
Guest WLAN allows you to set up a wireless network where users can access to Internet via the WAH7608
(Z), but not other networks connected to the Z. In the following figure, a guest user can access the
Internet from the guest wireless network A via Z but not the home or company network N.
Note: The home or company network N and Guest WLAN network are independent networks.
Figure 52 Guest Wireless LAN Network
Finding Out More
See Section 12.5 on page 94 for advanced technical information on wireless networks.
12.2 The Basic Screen
Use this screen to enable the wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode.
Note: If you are configuring the WAH7608 from a device connected to the wireless LAN and
you change the WAH7608’s SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose your wireless
connection when you press Apply to confirm. You must then change the wireless
settings of your device to match the WAH7608’s new settings.
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To access this screen, click Configuration > WiFi > Basic.
Figure 53 Configuration > WiFi > Basic
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 27 Configuration > WiFi > Basic
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Enable Select the check box to enable the wireless LAN of the WAH7608.
Mode Select the 802.11 mode from the following:
•802.11 B only: to allow only IEEE 802.11b compliant WLAN devices to associate with the
WAH7608.
•802.11 B/G mixed: to allow either IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to
associate with the WAH7608. The transmission rate of your WAH7608 might be reduced.
•802.11 B/G/N mixed: allows IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11n compliant WLAN
devices to associate with the WAH7608. The transmission rate of your WAH7608 might be
reduced.
•802.11 G only: to allow only IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate with the
WAH7608.
•802.11 N only: to allow only IEEE 802.11n compliant WLAN devices to associate with the
WAH7608.
Channel Set the channel depending on your particular region.
Select a channel or use Auto to have the WAH7608 automatically determine a channel to use. If
you are having problems with wireless interference, changing the channel may help. Try to use a
channel that is as many channels away from any channels used by neighboring APs as possible.
The channel number which the WAH7608 is currently using then displays next to this field.
WiFi Name
(SSID)
The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the service set with which a wireless device is associated.
Wireless devices associating to the access point (AP) must have the same SSID.
Enter a descriptive name for the wireless LAN.
Hide SSID Select the check box to hide the SSID in the outgoing beacon frame so a station cannot obtain
the SSID through scanning using a site survey tool.
Max Clients Select a number to specify maximum client the Guest WiFi network can use. Click Apply to save
your changes.
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12.3 The WPS Screen
Use this screen to configure WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) on your WAH7608.
WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure
security settings manually. Set up each WPS connection between two devices. Both devices must
support WPS. See Section 12.5.5.3 on page 101 for more information about WPS.
Note: To use the WPS feature, make sure you have wireless enabled in the Configuration >
WiFi > WPS screen.
Note: If you want to use the WPS feature set the security type to WPA or None.
Click Configuration > WiFi > WPS. The following screen displays.
Figure 54 Configuration > WiFi > WPS
Encryption Type Select None, or WPA Personal to add security on this wireless network. The wireless clients which
want to associate to this network must have same wireless security settings as the WAH7608.
When you select to use a security, additional options appear in this screen.
Or you can select None to allow any client to associate this network without any data
encryption or authentication.
WPA Mode This field appears when you select WPA Personal in the Encryption Type field.
Select Auto to allow wireless devices that support either WPA or WPA2 to connect to your
WAH7608’s wireless network.
Select WPA2 to allow only wireless devices that support WPA2 to connect to your WAH7608’s
wireless network.
Cipher Type Select the encryption type (AES, TKIP or TKIP and AES) for data encryption.
Select AES if your wireless clients can all use AES-CCMP.
Select TKIP if your wireless clients can all use TKIP.
Select TKIP and AES to allow the wireless clients to use either TKIP or AES.
Key Enter the key used for authentication the wireless clients must use to connect to the WAH7608.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAH7608.
Table 27 Configuration > WiFi > Basic
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
12.4 The MAC Filter Screen
This screen allows you to configure the WAH7608 to exclude specific devices from accessing the
WAH7608 (Deny listed stations). Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control)
address. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six pairs of hexadecimal characters,
for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. You need to know the MAC addresses of the devices to configure this
screen.
Use this screen to view your WAH7608’s MAC filter settings and add new MAC filter rules. Click
Configuration > WiFi > MAC Filter. The screen appears as shown.
Figure 55 Configuration > WiFi > MAC Filter
Table 28 Configuration > WiFi > WPS
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Enable Select the check box to activate WPS on the WAH7608.
Configure
Method
•Select PBC to set up a WPS wireless network using Push Button Configuration (PBC).
If you select PBC, press the physical WPS button on the WAH7608 to add another WPS-enabled
wireless device (within wireless range of the WAH7608) to your wireless network.
Note: You must press the other wireless device’s WPS button within two minutes of
pressing this button.
•Select PIN to set up a WPS wireless network by entering the PIN of the client into the
WAH7608.
Enrollee PIN This field is available only when you set Configure Method to PIN.
Select this option and enter the PIN of the device that you are setting up a WPS connection with
and click Apply to authenticate and add the wireless device to your wireless network.
You can find the PIN either on the outside of the device, or by checking the device’s settings.
Note: You must also activate WPS on that device within two minutes to have it
present its PIN to the WAH7608.
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
12.5 Technical Reference
This section discusses wireless LANs in depth.
12.5.1 Wireless Network Overview
Wireless networks consist of wireless clients, access points and bridges.
• A wireless client is a radio connected to a user’s computer.
• An access point is a radio with a wired connection to a network, which can connect with numerous
wireless clients and let them access the network.
• A bridge is a radio that relays communications between access points and wireless clients, extending
a network’s range.
Traditionally, a wireless network operates in one of two ways.
• An “infrastructure” type of network has one or more access points and one or more wireless clients.
The wireless clients connect to the access points.
• An “ad-hoc” type of network is one in which there is no access point. Wireless clients connect to one
another in order to exchange information.
The following figure provides an example of a wireless network.
Table 29 WiFi > MAC Filter
LABEL DESCRIPTION
MAC Address
Filter Mode
Define the filter action for the list of MAC addresses in the MAC Filter table.
Select Allow listed stations to permit access to the WAH7608, MAC addresses not listed will be
denied access to the WAH7608.
Select Deny listed stations to block access to the LTE Device, MAC addresses not listed will be
allowed to access the WAH7608.
Select Disable to turn MAC filtering off on the WAH7608.
# This field displays the index number of the MAC address entry.
Active Select the check box to activate so the MAC Filter applies to this wireless device.
Name Enter a descriptive name for the wireless device that are allowed or denied access to the
WAH7608.
MAC Address This field displays the MAC addresses of the wireless devices that are allowed or denied access
to the WAH7608.
Click Add to enter or change the MAC address of the wireless devices that are allowed or
denied access to the WAH7608 in this field. Enter the MAC addresses in a valid MAC address
format, that is, six hexadecimal character pairs, for example, 12:34:56:78:9a:bc.
Delete Click Delete to remove the MAC address entry.
Add Click Add to create a new entry.
Delete All Click Delete All to remove all entries.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAH7608.
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Figure 56 Example of a Wireless Network
The wireless network is the part in the blue circle. In this wireless network, devices A and B use the access
point (AP) to interact with the other devices (such as the printer) or with the Internet. Your WAH7608 is
the AP.
Every wireless network must follow these basic guidelines.
• Every device in the same wireless network must use the same SSID.
The SSID is the name of the wireless network. It stands for Service Set IDentifier.
• If two wireless networks overlap, they should use a different channel.
Like radio stations or television channels, each wireless network uses a specific channel, or frequency,
to send and receive information.
• Every device in the same wireless network must use security compatible with the AP.
Security stops unauthorized devices from using the wireless network. It can also protect the
information that is sent in the wireless network.
Radio Channels
In the radio spectrum, there are certain frequency bands allocated for unlicensed, civilian use. For the
purposes of wireless networking, these bands are divided into numerous channels. This allows a variety of
networks to exist in the same place without interfering with one another. When you create a network,
you must select a channel to use.
Since the available unlicensed spectrum varies from one country to another, the number of available
channels also varies.
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12.5.2 Additional Wireless Terms
The following table describes some wireless network terms and acronyms used in the WAH7608’s Web
Configurator.
12.5.3 Wireless Security Overview
By their nature, radio communications are simple to intercept. For wireless data networks, this means
that anyone within range of a wireless network without security can not only read the data passing over
the airwaves, but also join the network. Once an unauthorized person has access to the network, he or
she can steal information or introduce malware (malicious software) intended to compromise the
network. For these reasons, a variety of security systems have been developed to ensure that only
authorized people can use a wireless data network, or understand the data carried on it.
These security standards do two things. First, they authenticate. This means that only people presenting
the right credentials (often a username and password, or a “key” phrase) can access the network.
Second, they encrypt. This means that the information sent over the air is encoded. Only people with
the code key can understand the information, and only people who have been authenticated are
given the code key.
These security standards vary in effectiveness. Some can be broken, such as the old Wired Equivalent
Protocol (WEP). Using WEP is better than using no security at all, but it will not keep a determined
attacker out. Other security standards are secure in themselves but can be broken if a user does not use
them properly. For example, the WPA-PSK security standard is very secure if you use a long key which is
difficult for an attacker’s software to guess - for example, a twenty-letter long string of apparently
random numbers and letters - but it is not very secure if you use a short key which is very easy to guess -
for example, a three-letter word from the dictionary.
Because of the damage that can be done by a malicious attacker, it’s not just people who have
sensitive information on their network who should use security. Everybody who uses any wireless network
should ensure that effective security is in place.
A good way to come up with effective security keys, passwords and so on is to use obscure information
that you personally will easily remember, and to enter it in a way that appears random and does not
include real words. For example, if your mother owns a 1970 Dodge Challenger and her favorite movie is
Table 30 Additional Wireless Terms
TERM DESCRIPTION
RTS/CTS Threshold In a wireless network which covers a large area, wireless devices are sometimes not
aware of each other’s presence. This may cause them to send information to the AP at
the same time and result in information colliding and not getting through.
By setting this value lower than the default value, the wireless devices must sometimes get
permission to send information to the WAH7608. The lower the value, the more often the
devices must get permission.
If this value is greater than the fragmentation threshold value (see below), then wireless
devices never have to get permission to send information to the WAH7608.
Preamble A preamble affects the timing in your wireless network. There are two preamble modes:
long and short. If a device uses a different preamble mode than the WAH7608 does, it
cannot communicate with the WAH7608.
Authentication The process of verifying whether a wireless device is allowed to use the wireless network.
Fragmentation
Threshold
A small fragmentation threshold is recommended for busy networks, while a larger
threshold provides faster performance if the network is not very busy.
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Vanishing Point (which you know was made in 1971) you could use “70dodchal71vanpoi” as your
security key.
The following sections introduce different types of wireless security you can set up in the wireless
network.
12.5.3.1 SSID
Normally, the WAH7608 acts like a beacon and regularly broadcasts the SSID in the area. You can hide
the SSID instead, in which case the WAH7608 does not broadcast the SSID. In addition, you should
change the default SSID to something that is difficult to guess.
This type of security is fairly weak, however, because there are ways for unauthorized wireless devices to
get the SSID. In addition, unauthorized wireless devices can still see the information that is sent in the
wireless network.
12.5.3.2 MAC Address Filter
Every device that can use a wireless network has a unique identification number, called a MAC
address.1 A MAC address is usually written using twelve hexadecimal characters2; for example,
00A0C5000002 or 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. To get the MAC address for each device in the wireless network,
see the device’s User’s Guide or other documentation.
You can use the MAC address filter to tell the WAH7608 which devices are allowed or not allowed to use
the wireless network. If a device is allowed to use the wireless network, it still has to have the correct
information (SSID, channel, and security). If a device is not allowed to use the wireless network, it does
not matter if it has the correct information.
This type of security does not protect the information that is sent in the wireless network. Furthermore,
there are ways for unauthorized wireless devices to get the MAC address of an authorized device. Then,
they can use that MAC address to use the wireless network.
12.5.3.3 User Authentication
Authentication is the process of verifying whether a wireless device is allowed to use the wireless
network. You can make every user log in to the wireless network before using it. However, every device
in the wireless network has to support IEEE 802.1x to do this.
For wireless networks, you can store the user names and passwords for each user in a RADIUS server. This
is a server used in businesses more than in homes. If you do not have a RADIUS server, you cannot set up
user names and passwords for your users.
Unauthorized wireless devices can still see the information that is sent in the wireless network, even if they
cannot use the wireless network. Furthermore, there are ways for unauthorized wireless users to get a
valid user name and password. Then, they can use that user name and password to use the wireless
network.
1. Some wireless devices, such as scanners, can detect wireless networks but cannot use wireless networks. These
kinds of wireless devices might not have MAC addresses.
2. Hexadecimal characters are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F.
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12.5.3.4 Encryption
Wireless networks can use encryption to protect the information that is sent in the wireless network.
Encryption is like a secret code. If you do not know the secret code, you cannot understand the
message.
The types of encryption you can choose depend on the type of authentication. (See Section 12.5.3.3 on
page 97 for information about this.)
For example, if the wireless network has a RADIUS server, you can choose WPA or WPA2. If users do not
log in to the wireless network, you can choose no encryption, Static WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK.
Usually, you should set up the strongest encryption that every device in the wireless network supports. For
example, suppose you have a wireless network with the WAH7608 and you do not have a RADIUS server.
Therefore, there is no authentication. Suppose the wireless network has two devices. Device A only
supports WEP, and device B supports WEP and WPA. Therefore, you should set up Static WEP in the
wireless network.
Note: It is recommended that wireless networks use WPA-PSK, WPA, or stronger encryption.
The other types of encryption are better than none at all, but it is still possible for
unauthorized wireless devices to figure out the original information pretty quickly.
When you select WPA2 or WPA2-PSK in your WAH7608, you can also select an option (WPA compatible)
to support WPA as well. In this case, if some of the devices support WPA and some support WPA2, you
should set up WPA2-PSK or WPA2 (depending on the type of wireless network login) and select the WPA
compatible option in the WAH7608.
Many types of encryption use a key to protect the information in the wireless network. The longer the
key, the stronger the encryption. Every device in the wireless network must have the same key.
12.5.4 Signal Problems
Because wireless networks are radio networks, their signals are subject to limitations of distance,
interference and absorption.
Problems with distance occur when the two radios are too far apart. Problems with interference occur
when other radio waves interrupt the data signal. Interference may come from other radio
transmissions, such as military or air traffic control communications, or from machines that are
coincidental emitters such as electric motors or microwaves. Problems with absorption occur when
physical objects (such as thick walls) are between the two radios, muffling the signal.
Table 31 Types of Encryption for Each Type of Authentication
NO AUTHENTICATION RADIUS SERVER
Weakest No Security WPA
Static WEP
WPA-PSK
Strongest WPA2-PSK WPA2
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12.5.5 WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)
Your WAH7608 supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure wireless
network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the WiFi Alliance.
WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure
security settings manually. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both devices must
support WPS (check each device’s documentation to make sure).
Depending on the devices you have, you can either press a button (on the device itself, or in its
configuration utility) or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that allows one device to
authenticate the other) in each of the two devices. When WPS is activated on a device, it has two
minutes to find another device that also has WPS activated. Then, the two devices connect and set up
a secure network by themselves.
12.5.5.1 Push Button Configuration
WPS Push Button Configuration (PBC) is initiated by pressing a button on each WPS-enabled device, and
allowing them to connect automatically. You do not need to enter any information.
Not every WPS-enabled device has a physical WPS button. Some may have a WPS PBC button in their
configuration utilities instead of or in addition to the physical button.
Take the following steps to set up WPS using the button.
1Ensure that the two devices you want to set up are within wireless range of one another.
2Look for a WPS button on each device. If the device does not have one, log into its configuration utility
and locate the button (see the device’s User’s Guide for how to do this - for the WAH7608, see Section
12.5 on page 94).
3Press the button on one of the devices (it doesn’t matter which). For the WAH7608 you must press the
WPS button for more than three seconds.
4Within two minutes, press the button on the other device. The registrar sends the network name (SSID)
and security key through an secure connection to the enrollee.
If you need to make sure that WPS worked, check the list of associated wireless clients in the AP’s
configuration utility. If you see the wireless client in the list, WPS was successful.
12.5.5.2 PIN Configuration
Each WPS-enabled device has its own PIN (Personal Identification Number). This may either be static (it
cannot be changed) or dynamic (in some devices you can generate a new PIN by clicking on a button
in the configuration interface).
Use the PIN method instead of the push-button configuration (PBC) method if you want to ensure that
the connection is established between the devices you specify, not just the first two devices to activate
WPS in range of each other. However, you need to log into the configuration interfaces of both devices
to use the PIN method.
When you use the PIN method, you must enter the PIN from one device (usually the wireless client) into
the second device (usually the Access Point or wireless router). Then, when WPS is activated on the first
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device, it presents its PIN to the second device. If the PIN matches, one device sends the network and
security information to the other, allowing it to join the network.
Take the following steps to set up a WPS connection between an access point or wireless router
(referred to here as the AP) and a client device using the PIN method.
1Ensure WPS is enabled on both devices.
2Access the WPS section of the AP’s configuration interface. See the device’s User’s Guide for how to do
this.
3Look for the client’s WPS PIN; it will be displayed either on the device, or in the WPS section of the client’s
configuration interface (see the device’s User’s Guide for how to find the WPS PIN - for the WAH7608, see
Section 12.5 on page 94).
4Enter the client’s PIN in the AP’s configuration interface.
5If the client device’s configuration interface has an area for entering another device’s PIN, you can
either enter the client’s PIN in the AP, or enter the AP’s PIN in the client - it does not matter which.
6Start WPS on both devices within two minutes.
7Use the configuration utility to activate WPS, not the push-button on the device itself.
8On a computer connected to the wireless client, try to connect to the Internet. If you can connect, WPS
was successful.
If you cannot connect, check the list of associated wireless clients in the AP’s configuration utility. If you
see the wireless client in the list, WPS was successful.
The following figure shows you how to set up a wireless network and its security on a WAH7608 and a
wireless client (android 4.4.2 smartphone) by using PIN method.
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Figure 57 Example WPS Process: PIN Method
12.5.5.3 How WPS Works
When two WPS-enabled devices connect, each device must assume a specific role. One device acts
as the registrar (the device that supplies network and security settings) and the other device acts as the
enrollee (the device that receives network and security settings. The registrar creates a secure EAP
(Extensible Authentication Protocol) tunnel and sends the network name (SSID) and the WPA-PSK or
WPA2-PSK pre-shared key to the enrollee. Whether WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is used depends on the
standards supported by the devices. If the registrar is already part of a network, it sends the existing
information. If not, it generates the SSID and WPA(2)-PSK randomly.
The following figure shows a WPS-enabled client (installed in a notebook computer) connecting to a
WPS-enabled access point.
SECURITY INFO
WITHIN 2 MINUTES
Enter WPS PIN
WPS
from other device:
WPS
START
Wireless Client AP
Authentication by PIN
COMMUNICATION
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Figure 58 How WPS works
The roles of registrar and enrollee last only as long as the WPS setup process is active (two minutes). The
next time you use WPS, a different device can be the registrar if necessary.
The WPS connection process is like a handshake; only two devices participate in each WPS transaction.
If you want to add more devices you should repeat the process with one of the existing networked
devices and the new device.
Note that the access point (AP) is not always the registrar, and the wireless client is not always the
enrollee. All WPS-certified APs can be a registrar, and so can some WPS-enabled wireless clients.
By default, a WPS devices is “unconfigured”. This means that it is not part of an existing network and can
act as either enrollee or registrar (if it supports both functions). If the registrar is unconfigured, the security
settings it transmits to the enrollee are randomly-generated. Once a WPS-enabled device has
connected to another device using WPS, it becomes “configured”. A configured wireless client can still
act as enrollee or registrar in subsequent WPS connections, but a configured access point can no longer
act as enrollee. It will be the registrar in all subsequent WPS connections in which it is involved. If you
want a configured AP to act as an enrollee, you must reset it to its factory defaults.
12.5.5.4 Example WPS Network Setup
This section shows how security settings are distributed in an example WPS setup.
The following figure shows an example network. In step 1, both AP1 and Client 1 are unconfigured.
When WPS is activated on both, they perform the handshake. In this example, AP1 is the registrar, and
Client 1 is the enrollee. The registrar randomly generates the security information to set up the network,
since it is unconfigured and has no existing information.
SECURE TUNNEL
SECURITY INFO
WITHIN 2 MINUTES
COMMUNICATION
ACTIVATE
WPS
ACTIVATE
WPS
WPS HANDSHAKE
REGISTRARENROLLEE
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Figure 59 WPS: Example Network Step 1
In step 2, you add another wireless client to the network. You know that Client 1 supports registrar mode,
but it is better to use AP1 for the WPS handshake with the new client since you must connect to the
access point anyway in order to use the network. In this case, AP1 must be the registrar, since it is
configured (it already has security information for the network). AP1 supplies the existing security
information to Client 2.
Figure 60 WPS: Example Network Step 2
In step 3, you add another access point (AP2) to your network. AP2 is out of range of AP1, so you cannot
use AP1 for the WPS handshake with the new access point. However, you know that Client 2 supports
the registrar function, so you use it to perform the WPS handshake instead.
REGISTRARENROLLEE
SECURITY INFO
CLIENT 1 AP1
REGISTRAR
CLIENT 1 AP1
ENROLLEE
CLIENT 2
EXISTING CONNECTION
SECURITY INFO
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Figure 61 WPS: Example Network Step 3
12.5.5.5 Limitations of WPS
WPS has some limitations of which you should be aware.
• WPS works in Infrastructure networks only (where an AP and a wireless client communicate). It does
not work in Ad-Hoc networks (where there is no AP).
• When you use WPS, it works between two devices only. You cannot enroll multiple devices
simultaneously, you must enroll one after the other.
For instance, if you have two enrollees and one registrar you must set up the first enrollee (by pressing
the WPS button on the registrar and the first enrollee, for example), then check that it successfully
enrolled, then set up the second device in the same way.
• WPS works only with other WPS-enabled devices. However, you can still add non-WPS devices to a
network you already set up using WPS.
WPS works by automatically issuing a randomly-generated WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK pre-shared key
from the registrar device to the enrollee devices. Whether the network uses WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK
depends on the device. You can check the configuration interface of the registrar device to discover
the key the network is using (if the device supports this feature). Then, you can enter the key into the
non-WPS device and join the network as normal (the non-WPS device must also support WPA-PSK or
WPA2-PSK).
• When you use the PBC method, there is a short period (from the moment you press the button on one
device to the moment you press the button on the other device) when any WPS-enabled device
could join the network. This is because the registrar has no way of identifying the “correct” enrollee,
and cannot differentiate between your enrollee and a rogue device. This is a possible way for a
hacker to gain access to a network.
You can easily check to see if this has happened. WPS works between only two devices
simultaneously, so if another device has enrolled your device will be unable to enroll, and will not
have access to the network. If this happens, open the access point’s configuration interface and look
at the list of associated clients (usually displayed by MAC address). It does not matter if the access
CLIENT 1 AP1
REGISTRAR
CLIENT 2
EXISTING CONNECTION
SECURITY INFO
ENROLLEE
AP2
EXISTING CONNECTION
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point is the WPS registrar, the enrollee, or was not involved in the WPS handshake; a rogue device
must still associate with the access point to gain access to the network. Check the MAC addresses of
your wireless clients (usually printed on a label on the bottom of the device). If there is an unknown
MAC address you can remove it or reset the AP.
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CHAPTER 13
SMS
13.1 Overview
This chapter shows you how view the text messages.
SMS (Short Message Service) allows you to send and view the text messages that the WAH7608 received
from mobile devices or the service provider.
When the SMS box is full the WAH7608 will begin to delete older entries as it adds new ones.
13.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter
• Use the New Message screen to send new messages (Section 13.2 on page 106).
• Use the USSD screen to enter the USSD code for your WAH7608 (Section 13.3 on page 107).
• Use the Inbox screen to view messages received on the WAH7608 (Section 13.4 on page 107).
• Use the Outbox screen to view messages sent from the WAH7608 (Section 13.5 on page 108).
• Use the Draftbox screen to view messages not yet sent from the WAH7608 (Section 13.6 on page 109).
• Use the Settings SMS screen to set SMSC address and storage location (Section 13.7 on page 110).
13.2 The New Message Screen
Use this screen to send messages using the WAH7608. To access this screen, click Configuration > SMS >
New Message.
Type a phone number in the Send to field and enter the message content in Messages. You can type
up to 160 characters in one message. If the message exceeds 160 characters, more than one SMS will
be sent. Click Send to send the message. Click Save to store the message as a draft.
Figure 62 Configuration > SMS > New Message
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13.3 The USSD Screen
Use this screen to enter an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) code. The WAH7608 sends
this code to request different services or features to the Internet service provider. Click Configuration >
SMS > USSD. Enter the code and click Send.
Figure 63 Configuration > SMS > USSD
13.4 The Inbox Screen
Use this screen to view messages received by the WAH7608. To access this screen, click Configuration >
SMS > Inbox.
Click the Local tab to view the inbox messages stored in the WAH7608. Click the SIM Card tab to view
the inbox messages stored in the SIM card. You can store an approximate total of 254 Messages, this
includes inbox, outbox, and draftbox altogether. Once you have reached your storage limit the
Message icon begins blinking in the WAH7608 OLED display, and a pop-up message will appear in the
Web Configurator. If previous messages are not deleted new ones will not be stored in the WAH7608 or
SIM card.
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Figure 64 Configuration > SMS > Inbox
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
13.5 The Outbox Screen
Use this screen to view messages sent from the WAH7608. To access this screen, click Configuration >
SMS > Outbox.
Click the Local tab to view the inbox messages stored in the WAH7608. Click the SIM Card tab to view
the inbox messages stored in the SIM card. You can store an approximate total of 254 Messages, this
includes inbox, outbox, and draftbox altogether. Once you have reached your storage limit the
Message icon begins blinking in the WAH7608 OLED display, and a pop-up message will appear in the
Table 32 Configuration > SMS > Inbox
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Number This field displays the name from which the message is sent.
Message This field displays the content of the message.
Date/Time This field displays the date and time the message was received.
Delete Click Delete icon to remove the message record.
Reply Click the blue envelope icon to reply to a message.
You can also click on a message and press the Reply button in the message-window.
Forward Click the green envelope icon to forward to a message.
You can also click on a message and press the Forward button in the message-window.
Delete All Click Delete All to remove all messages.
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Web Configurator. If previous messages are not deleted new ones will not be stored in the WAH7608 or
SIM card.
Figure 65 Configuration > SMS > Outbox
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
13.6 The Draftbox Screen
Use this screen to view messages not yet sent from the WAH7608. To access this screen, To access this
screen, click Configuration > SMS > Draftbox.
Click the Local tab to view the inbox messages stored in the WAH7608. Click the SIM Card tab to view
the inbox messages stored in the SIM card. You can store an approximate total of 254 Messages, this
includes inbox, outbox, and draftbox altogether. Once you have reached your storage limit the
Message icon begins blinking in the WAH7608 OLED display, and a pop-up message will appear in the
Web Configurator. If previous messages are not deleted new ones will not be stored in the WAH7608 or
SIM card.
Table 33 Configuration > SMS > Outbox
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Delete All Click Delete All to remove all messages.
Number This field displays the name the message is sent to.
Message This field displays the content of the message.
Date/Time This field displays the date and time the message was sent.
Delete Click Delete icon to remove the message record.
Delete All Click Delete All to remove all messages.
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Figure 66 Configuration > SMS > Draftbox
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
13.7 The Setting SMS Screens
Use these screens to configure the WAH7608 SMS settings.
13.7.1 Set SMSC
Click Configuration > SMS > Settings SMS > Set SMSC to open the following screen. Use this screen to
enter the SMSC (Short Message Service Center) address, click Set Up to apply your changes.
Figure 67 Configuration > SMS > Settings SMS
Table 34 Configuration > SMS > Draftbox
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Number This field displays the name the message is sent to.
Message This field displays the content of the message.
Date/Time This field displays the date and time the message was sent.
Delete Click Delete icon to remove the message record.
Send Click Send icon to deliver the message.
Delete All Click Delete All to remove all messages.
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13.7.2 Set SMS Storage Location
Click Configuration > SMS > Settings SMS > Set SMS Storage Location to open the following screen. Use
this screen select define the SMS storage location. Select Local to store SMS in the WAH7608 internal
memory. Select SIM Card to store SMS in the inserted SIM card. Click Set up to apply your changes.
Figure 68 Configuration > SMS > Settings SMS > Set SMS Storage Location
13.7.3 Set SMS Receipt
Click Conf iguration > SMS > Setting s SMS > Set S MS Rece ipt to open the following screen. Use this screen
configure SMS receipts. Select send receipt to receive one after every message sent on the WAH7608.
Otherwise, select not send receipts. Click Set up to apply your changes.
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CHAPTER 14
System
14.1 Overview
Use the system screens to configure general WAH7608 settings.
14.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter
• Use the About screen to view basic information about the WAH7608 and restart the WAH7608 (Section
14.2 on page 112).
• Use the Firmware Upgrade screen to upload new firmware to your WAH7608 (Section 14.3 on page
113).
• Use the Password screen to change the WAH7608’s system password (Section 14.4 on page 114).
• Use the Password > Session Timeout screen to configure the web configurator’s inactive time (Section
14.5 on page 114).
• Use the Language screen to change the language of the web configurator (Section 14.6 on page
115).
• Use the Date and Time screen to change the WAH7608’s time and date and configure daylight
saving time (Section 14.7 on page 115).
• Use the Power Saving screen to enable the power saving settings in the WAH7608 (Section 14.8 on
page 117).
• Use the Power Saving > OLED Display screen to configure the OLED display screen time before it turns
off (Section 14.9 on page 118).
• Use the Reset screen to reset your device settings back to the factory default (Section 14.10 on page
118).
• Use the Reboot screen to restart your WAH7608 (Section 14.11 on page 118).
14.2 The About Screen
Use this screen to view basic information about the WAH7608. To access this screen, click System >
About.
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Figure 70 System > About
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
14.3 The Firmware Upgrade Screen
This screen allows you to upload new firmware to your WAH7608. You can download new firmware
releases from your nearest Zyxel FTP site (or www.zyxel.com) to use to upgrade your device’s
performance.
Only use firmware for your device’s specific model.
To access this screen, click System > Setting > Firmware Upgrade. This screen displays the current
firmware version and status of the WAH7608. Click Choose File to find the location of the file. Remember
that you must decompress compressed (.ZIP) files before you can upload them. Click Update to begin
the upload process.
The upload process uses HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and may take up to two minutes. After a
successful upload, the system will reboot.
Do NOT turn off the WAH7608 while firmware upload is in progress!
Table 35 System > About
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Device Name This displays the model name of this Zyxel device.
FW Version This displays the current firmware version of the WAH7608.
IMEI This displays the International Mobile Equipment Number (IMEI) which is the serial number of the
built-in 3G module. IMEI is a unique 15-digit number used to identify a mobile device.
Serial Number This displays the serial number of the WAH7608.
Reboot Device Click Reboot to restart the device. Wait a few minutes until the login screen appears. If the login
screen does not appear, type the IP address of the device in your Web browser.
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Figure 71 System > Setting > Firmware Upgrade
14.4 The Password Screen
This screen allows you to change the WAH7608’s system password. It is strongly recommended that you
change your WAH7608's system password. To access this screen, click System > Setting > Password.
Figure 72 System > Setting > Password
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
14.5 The Session Timeout Screen
To access this screen, click System > Setting > Password > Session Timeout. Use this screen to configure
the length of inactive time before the WAH7608 automatically logs a user out of the web configurator.
Enter the time in the Session Timeout (Min) field, then click Apply to save your changes.
Table 36 System > Setting > Password
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Current Password Type the password you are currently using to log into the WAH7608 web configurator.
Password Type your new system password of between 4 and 24 characters. Note that as you type a
password, the screen displays as dot (.) for each character you type.
Reenter New
Password
Type the new password again in this field.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAH7608.
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Figure 73 System > Setting > Password > Session Timeout
14.6 The Language Screen
To access this screen, click System > Setting > Language. Use this screen to select a display language for
the WAH7608 web configurator. Select a Language and click Apply to save your changes.
Figure 74 System > Setting > Language
14.7 The Date and Time Screen
For effective scheduling and logging, the WAH7608 system time must be accurate. The WAH7608 has a
software mechanism to get the current time and date from an external server. To change your
WAH7608’s time zone, click System > Setting > Date and Time. The screen displays as shown. You can
have the WAH7608 get the date and time from a time server or change the IP address or URL of your
time server.
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Figure 75 System > Setting > Date and Time
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 37 System > Setting > Date and Time
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Current System Time This field displays the present time and date of your WAH7608.
Click Sync with host so the WAH7608 synchronizes its time with the time of the device
currently connected to the web configurator.
Time Zone Choose the time zone of your location. This will set the time difference between your time
zone and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Enable Daylight
Saving
Daylight Saving Time is a period from late spring to early fall when many countries set their
clocks ahead of normal local time by one hour to give more daytime light in the evening.
Click the check box if you use Daylight Saving Time.
Start Date Configure the day and time when Daylight Saving Time starts if you enabled Daylight Saving.
You can select a specific date in a particular month or a specific day of a specific week in a
particular month. Here are a couple of examples:
Daylight Saving Time starts in most parts of the United States on the second Sunday of
March. Each time zone in the United States starts using Daylight Saving Time at 2 A.M. local
time. So in the United States, set the day to Second, Sunday, the month to March and the
time to 2 in the hour field.
Daylight Saving Time starts in the European Union on the last Sunday of March. All of the time
zones in the European Union start using Daylight Saving Time at the same moment (1 A.M.
GMT or UTC). So in the European Union you would set the day to Last, Sunday and the month
to March. The time you select in the o'clock field depends on your time zone. In Germany for
instance, you would select 2 in the hour field because Germany's time zone is one hour
ahead of GMT or UTC (GMT+1).
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14.8 The Power Saving Screen
To access this screen, click System > Setting > Power Saving . Use this screen to enable and configure the
power saving settings in the WAH7608.
Select the number of minutes after which the WAH7608 activates power saving and enters sleep mode.
In System will enter into sleep the WAH7608 turns off its wireless connections to save battery power when
the USB port is not connected, and there are no wireless clients associating with the WAH7608.
Select the number of minutes after which the WAH7608 enters deep sleep mode. In System will enter
into deep sleep the WAH7608 turns off the mobile networks to save battery power when the USB port is
not connected, and there are no wireless clients associating with the WAH7608.
Click Apply to save your changes.
Figure 76 System > Setting > Power Saving
End Date Configure the day and time when Daylight Saving Time ends if you enabled Daylight Saving.
You can select a specific date in a particular month or a specific day of a specific week in a
particular month. Here are a couple of examples:
Daylight Saving Time ends in the United States on the first Sunday of November. Each time
zone in the United States stops using Daylight Saving Time at 2 A.M. local time. So in the
United States you would set the day to First, Sunday, the month to November and the time to
2 in the hour field.
Daylight Saving Time ends in the European Union on the last Sunday of October. All of the
time zones in the European Union stop using Daylight Saving Time at the same moment (1
A.M. GMT or UTC). So in the European Union you would set the day to Last, Sunday, and the
month to October. The time you select in the o'clock field depends on your time zone. In
Germany for instance, you would select 2 in the hour field because Germany's time zone is
one hour ahead of GMT or UTC (GMT+1).
Time Server Address
1~3
Enter the IP address or URL of your time server. Check with your ISP/network administrator if
you are unsure of this information.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAH7608.
Table 37 System > Setting > Date and Time
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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14.9 The OLED Display Screen
To access this screen, click System > Setting > Power Saving > OLED Display. Select the number of
minutes the WAH7608 waits before it turns off the OLED display screen. Click Apply to save your
changes.
Figure 77 System > Setting > Power Saving > OLED Display
14.10 The Reset Screen
To access this screen, click System > Setting > Reset. The Reset screen allows you to reset your WAH7608
back to the factory default settings. When the Status field displays Ready, click Reset.
Figure 78 System > Setting > Reset
14.11 The Reboot Screen
Click System > Setting> Reboot, the following pop-up window appears. Use this screen to restart the
WAH7608. System restart allows you to reboot the WAH7608 without turning the power off. Click OK to
reboot the WAH7608. Wait a few minutes until the login screen appears. If the login screen does not
appear, type the IP address of the WAH7608 in your Web browser.
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CHAPTER 15
Troubleshooting
15.1 Overview
Here are offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potential problems are
divided into the following categories.
•Power, and Hardware Installation
•WAH7608 Access and Login
•Internet Access
•WiFi Connections
15.2 Power, and Hardware Installation
The WAH7608 does not turn on. The OLED display is not on.
1Make sure the WAH7608 is correctly installed (refer to your Quick Start Guide).
2Make sure the battery is installed and charged. Press the power button to turn the WAH7608 on. See
Section 1.6 on page 12.
3If the problem continues, contact the vendor.
15.3 WAH7608 Access and Login
I forgot the IP address for the WAH7608.
1The default IP address is 192.168.1.1.
2If you changed the IP address and have forgotten it, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults.
To reset your WAH7608 press the power button and release it when the OLED screen displays Reset.
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I cannot see or access the Login screen in the web configurator.
1Make sure you are using the correct IP address.
• The default IP address is 192.168.1.1.
• If you changed the IP address, use the new IP address.
• If you changed the IP address and have forgotten it, see the troubleshooting suggestions for I
forgot the IP address for the WAH7608.
2Make sure the WAH7608 is correctly installed and turned on. See the Quick Start Guide and Section 1.6
on page 12.
3Make sure your Internet browser does not block pop-up windows and has JavaScripts and Java
enabled.
4Make sure your device is connected to the WAH7608 and is in the same subnet as the WAH7608.
5Make sure the WAH7608’s WiFi LAN is enabled. You can enable or disable the WAH7608’s WiFi network
by pushing on the WPS on the WAH7608 on the WAH7608. See Section 1.7 on page 12.
6Reset the device to its factory defaults, and try to access the WAH7608 with the default IP address. To
reset your WAH7608 press the power button and release it when the OLED screen displays Reset. See
7Disconnect your device from the Internet (WiFi) and then connect to the WAH7608 once again.
8If the problem continues, contact the vendor.
I forgot the password of the web configurator.
1The default user name is admin. The default password is 1234.
2If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. To reset your WAH7608 press the
power button and release it when the OLED screen displays Reset.
I can access the Login screen, but I cannot log in to the WAH7608.
1Make sure you have entered the user name and password correctly. The default user name is admin
and the default password is 1234. These fields are case-sensitive, so make sure [Caps Lock] is not on.
2This can happen when you fail to log out properly from your last session. Try logging in again after five
minutes.
3Disconnect and connect to the WAH7608 again.
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4If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. To reset your WAH7608 press the
power button and release it when the OLED screen displays Reset.
15.4 Internet Access
I cannot access the Internet through a 2G/3G/4G wireless WAN connection.
1Make sure you insert a 4G SIM card into the card slot before turning on the WAH7608.
2If your SIM card has a PIN code, use LTE Ally or connect to the web configurator (http://192.168.1.1)
using the user name (Default: admin) and password (Default: 1234) to unlock your SIM card. When your
SIM is locked the Unlock SIM card screen is one of the first screens that appears in LTE Ally.
3Make sure your mobile access information (such as APN) is entered correctly. You can check this in LTE
Ally or the web configurator (http://192.168.1.1). Using LTE Ally, tap on to the Settings icon and then on
APN Configuration. The APN fields are case-sensitive, so make sure [Caps Lock] is not on. Check with
your service provider for the correct APN if you don't have it.
4Make sure your SIM card’s account is valid and has an active data plan. Check your service contract or
contact your service provider directly.
5Make sure your data plan has not reached its limit.
6If you are using a pre-paid SIM card, insert the SIM card on another mobile device to check if the SIM
card still works. If the SIM card works without any problems on another mobile device, contact the
vendor. Otherwise, contact your service provider.
7Make sure you are in the ISP’s coverage area.
8If the problem continues, contact your ISP.
I cannot access the Internet anymore. I had access to the Internet (with the WAH7608), but my
Internet connection is not available anymore.
1Reboot the WAH7608.
2Make sure the WAH7608’s WiFi network is enabled. You can enable WAH7608’s WiFi network by pushing
the button WPS on the WAH7608 or using the Web Configurator.
3Make sure your SIM card’s mobile data is enabled. Check this on LTE Ally by tapping on the Settings icon
in the Home screen. If the WAH7608 Mobile Data button is gray it’s disabled, tap on it to enable your
mobile data.
4If you have set a data limit, make sure you have not reached it yet. Check your data left in the Home
screen on LTE Ally.
5If the problem continues, contact your ISP.
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One of my clients cannot access the Internet anymore. They had access to the Internet (with the
WAH7608), but the Internet connection is not available anymore.
1Make sure your client is not blocked. You can check this on LTE Ally, by tapping on the Phone icon in the
Home screen. If the device is grayed out, it is blocked, tap on it to unblock it.
2Make sure your SIM card’s mobile data is enabled. Check this on LTE Ally by tapping on the Settings icon
in the Home screen. If the WAH7608 Mobile Data button is gray it’s disabled, tap on it to enable your
mobile data.
3If you have set a data limit, make sure you have not reached it yet. You can check your Data Left in the
Home screen on LTE Ally.
4Reboot the WAH7608.
The Internet connection is slow or intermittent.
1There might be a lot of traffic on the network. If the WAH7608 is sending or receiving a lot of information,
try closing some programs that use the Internet, especially peer-to-peer applications.
2Check the signal strength on LTE Ally’s Home screen or on the WAH7608 OLED screen. If the signal
strength is low, try moving the WAH7608 closer to the ISP’s base station if possible, or try pointing it
directly to the ISP’s base station. 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).
3Reboot the WAH7608.
4If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor.
15.5 WiFi Connections
I cannot access the WAH7608.
1Make sure the WiFi LAN is enabled on the WAH7608. You can enable or disable the WAH7608’s WiFi
network by pushing on the WPS on the WAH7608. See Section 1.7 on page 12.
2Make sure the WiFi adapter (installed on your computer) is IEEE 802.11 compatible and supports the
same WiFi standard as the WAH7608’s active radio.
3Make sure your device (with a WiFi adapter installed) is within the transmission range of the WAH7608.
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4Make sure you are using the correct WiFi network name and password to connect to your WAH7608.
Check your WiFi network settings by tapping on the network name on the Home screen page of LTE Ally.
5If you changed your network WiFi Name and/or key you will be automatically disconnected from the
WAH7608, try reconnecting to the network wirelessly with the new network WiFi Name and/or key.
One of my clients cannot access the WAH7608.
1Make sure the WiFi LAN is enabled on the WAH7608. You can enable or disable the WAH7608’s WiFi
network by pushing on the WPS on the WAH7608. See Section 1.7 on page 12.
2Make sure the WiFi adapter (installed on your computer) is IEEE 802.11 compatible and supports the
same WiFi standard as the WAH7608’s active radio.
3Make sure your client’s device (with a WiFi adapter installed) is within the transmission range of the
WAH7608.
4Make sure your client is using the correct WiFi network name and password to connect to your
WAH7608. Check your WiFi network settings by tapping on the network name on the Home screen page
of LTE Ally.
15.6 Getting More Troubleshooting Help
Search for support information for your model at www.zyxel.com for more troubleshooting suggestions.
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APPENDIX A
Customer Support
In the event of problems that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should contact your vendor. If
you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a Zyxel office for the region in which you bought the
device.
See http://www.zyxel.com/homepage.shtml and also
http://www.zyxel.com/about_zyxel/zyxel_worldwide.shtml for the latest information.
Please have the following information ready when you contact an office.
Required Information
• Product model and serial number.
• Warranty Information.
• Date that you received your device.
• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.
Corporate Headquarters (Worldwide)
Taiwan
• Zyxel Communications Corporation
• http://www.zyxel.com
Asia
China
• Zyxel Communications (Shanghai) Corp.
Zyxel Communications (Beijing) Corp.
Zyxel Communications (Tianjin) Corp.
• http://www.zyxel.cn
India
•Zyxel Technology India Pvt Ltd
• http://www.zyxel.in
Kazakhstan
•Zyxel Kazakhstan
• http://www.zyxel.kz
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Korea
• Zyxel Korea Corp.
• http://www.zyxel.kr
Malaysia
• Zyxel Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
• http://www.zyxel.com.my
Pakistan
• Zyxel Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
• http://www.zyxel.com.pk
Philippines
• Zyxel Philippines
• http://www.zyxel.com.ph
Singapore
• Zyxel Singapore Pte Ltd.
• http://www.zyxel.com.sg
Taiwan
• Zyxel Communications Corporation
• http://www.zyxel.com/tw/zh/
Thailand
• Zyxel Thailand Co., Ltd
• http://www.zyxel.co.th
Vietnam
• Zyxel Communications Corporation-Vietnam Office
• http://www.zyxel.com/vn/vi
Europe
Austria
•Zyxel Deutschland GmbH
• http://www.zyxel.de
Belarus
•Zyxel BY
• http://www.zyxel.by
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Belgium
• Zyxel Communications B.V.
• http://www.zyxel.com/be/nl/
• http://www.zyxel.com/be/fr/
Bulgaria
•Zyxel България
• http://www.zyxel.com/bg/bg/
Czech Republic
• Zyxel Communications Czech s.r.o
• http://www.zyxel.cz
Denmark
• Zyxel Communications A/S
• http://www.zyxel.dk
Estonia
• Zyxel Estonia
• http://www.zyxel.com/ee/et/
Finland
• Zyxel Communications
• http://www.zyxel.fi
France
•Zyxel France
• http://www.zyxel.fr
Germany
•Zyxel Deutschland GmbH
• http://www.zyxel.de
Hungary
• Zyxel Hungary & SEE
• http://www.zyxel.hu
Italy
• Zyxel Communications Italy
• http://www.zyxel.it/
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Latvia
•Zyxel Latvia
• http://www.zyxel.com/lv/lv/homepage.shtml
Lithuania
•Zyxel Lithuania
• http://www.zyxel.com/lt/lt/homepage.shtml
Netherlands
• Zyxel Benelux
• http://www.zyxel.nl
Norway
• Zyxel Communications
• http://www.zyxel.no
Poland
• Zyxel Communications Poland
• http://www.zyxel.pl
Romania
• Zyxel Romania
• http://www.zyxel.com/ro/ro
Russia
• Zyxel Russia
• http://www.zyxel.ru
Slovakia
• Zyxel Communications Czech s.r.o. organizacna zlozka
• http://www.zyxel.sk
Spain
• Zyxel Communications ES Ltd
• http://www.zyxel.es
Sweden
• Zyxel Communications
• http://www.zyxel.se
Switzerland
•Studerus AG
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• http://www.zyxel.ch/
Turkey
• Zyxel Turkey A.S.
• http://www.zyxel.com.tr
UK
• Zyxel Communications UK Ltd.
• http://www.zyxel.co.uk
Ukraine
•Zyxel Ukraine
• http://www.ua.zyxel.com
Latin America
Argentina
• Zyxel Communication Corporation
• http://www.zyxel.com/ec/es/
Brazil
• Zyxel Communications Brasil Ltda.
• https://www.zyxel.com/br/pt/
Ecuador
• Zyxel Communication Corporation
• http://www.zyxel.com/ec/es/
Middle East
Israel
• Zyxel Communication Corporation
• http://il.zyxel.com/homepage.shtml
Middle East
• Zyxel Communication Corporation
• http://www.zyxel.com/me/en/
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North America
USA
• Zyxel Communications, Inc. - North America Headquarters
• http://www.zyxel.com/us/en/
Oceania
Australia
• Zyxel Communications Corporation
• http://www.zyxel.com/au/en/
Africa
South Africa
• Nology (Pty) Ltd.
• http://www.zyxel.co.za
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APPENDIX B
Legal Information
Copyright
Copyright © 2017 by Zyxel Communications Corporation.
The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any
language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of Zyxel Communications Corporation.
Published by Zyxel Communications Corporation. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
Zyxel does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described herein. Neither does it convey any
license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others. Zyxel further reserves the right to make changes in any products described herein
without notice. This publication is subject to change without notice.
Regulatory Notice and Statement
UNITED STATES of AMERICA
The following information applies if you use the product within USA area.
FCC EMC Statement
• The device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
device.
• This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
• If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the device off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the devices
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
• Operation of this device is restricted to indoor use only
The following information applies if you use the product with RF function within USA area.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
• This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
• This transmitter must be at least 20 cm from the user and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
CANADA
The following information applies if you use the product within Canada area.
Industry Canada ICES Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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Industry Canada RSS-GEN & RSS-247 statement
• This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
• This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible
gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than
the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
If the product with 5G wireless function operating in 5150-5250 MHz and 5725-5850 MHz, the following attention must be paid,
• The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel
mobile satellite systems.
• For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the
equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate; and
• The worst-case tilt angle(s) necessary to remain compliant with the e.i.r.p. elevation mask requirement set forth in Section 6.2.2(3) of RSS 247
shall be clearly indicated.
If the product with 5G wireless function operating in 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz , the following attention must be paid.
• For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz
shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limit.
• Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
• Le présent émetteur radio de modèle s'il fait partie du matériel de catégorieI) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec
les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les
types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation
de l'émetteur.
Lorsque la fonction sans fil 5G fonctionnant en 5150-5250 MHz and 5725-5850 MHz est activée pour ce produit , il est nécessaire de porter une
attention particulière aux choses suivantes
• Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques
de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;
• Pour les dispositifs munis d’antennes amovibles, le gain maximal d'antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande de 5 725 à 5 850 MHz)
doit être conforme à la limite de la p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l'exploitation point à point et l’exploitation non point à point, selon le cas;
• Les pires angles d’inclinaison nécessaires pour rester conforme à l’exigence de la p.i.r.e. applicable au masque d’élévation, et énoncée à la
section 6.2.2 3) du CNR-247, doivent être clairement indiqués.
Lorsque la fonction sans fil 5G fonctionnant en 5250-5350 MHz et 5470-5725 MHz est activée pour ce produit , il est nécessaire de porter une
attention particulière aux choses suivantes.
• Pour les dispositifs munis d’antennes amovibles, le gain maximal d'antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes de 5 250 à 5 350 MHz
et de 5 470 à 5 725 MHz doit être conforme à la limite de la p.i.r.e.
Industry Canada radiation exposure statement
This device complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device should be installed and operated
with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit
être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
EUROPEA N UNION
The following information applies if you use the product within the European Union.
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to EU Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive, RED)
• Compliance information for 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz wireless products relevant to the EU and other Countries following the EU Directive 2014/53/
EU (RED). And this product may be used in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU Directive 2014/53/EU) without any limitation
except for the countries mentioned below table:
• In the majority of the EU and other European countries, the 5GHz bands have been made available for the use of wireless local area
networks (LANs). Later in this document you will find an overview of countries in which additional restrictions or requirements or both are
applicable. The requirements for any country may evolve. Zyxel recommends that you check with the local authorities for the latest status of
their national regulations for the 5GHz wireless LANs.
• If this device for operation in the band 5150-5350 MHz, it is for indoor use only.
• This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radio equipment and your body.
• The maximum RF power operating for each band as follows:
•GSM 900
The maximum RF power operating for each band as follows:
the band 880.2 to 914.8 MHz is 776.25 mW.
• GSM 1800
The maximum RF power operating for each band as follows:
the band 1710.2 – 1784.8 MHz is 524.81 mW.
• WCDMA Band I
The maximum RF power operating for each band as follows:
the band 1922.6 to 1977.4 MHz is 95.28 mW.
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• WCDMA Band VIII
The maximum RF power operating for each band as follows:
the band 882.6 to 912.4 MHz is 123.31 mW.
•LTE Band 1
The maximum RF power operating for each band as follows:
the band 1922.5 to 1977.5 MHz is 127.06 mW.
•LTE Band 3
The maximum RF power operating for each band as follows:
the band 1710.7 to 1784.3 MHz is 137.72 mW.
•LTE Band 7
The maximum RF power operating for each band as follows:
the band 2502.5 to 2567.5 MHz is 99.31 mW.
•LTE Band 8
The maximum RF power operating for each band as follows:
the band 880.7 to 914.3 MHz is 126.18 mW.
•LTE Band 20
The maximum RF power operating for each band as follows:
the band 834.5 to 859.5 MHz is 127.06 mW.
•LTE Band 38
The maximum RF power operating for each band as follows:
the band 2572.5 to 2617.5 MHz is 184.93 mW.
•LTE Band 40
The maximum RF power operating for each band as follows:
the band 2302.5 to 2397.5 MHz is 132.13 mW.
• 802.11 b
The maximum RF power operating for each band as follows:
the band 2,400 to 2,483.5 MHz is 80.17 mW.
• 802.11 g
The maximum RF power operating for each band as follows:
the band 2,400 to 2,483.5 MHz is 73.84 mW.
• 802.11 n
The maximum RF power operating for each band as follows:
the band 2,400 to 2,483.5 MHz is 73.39 mW.
Български
(Bulgarian)
С настоящото Zyxel декларира, че това оборудване е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите
приложими разпоредбите на Директива 2014/53/ЕC.
National Restrictions
• The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (BIPT) must be notified of any outdoor wireless link
having a range exceeding 300 meters. Please check http://www.bipt.be for more details.
• Draadloze verbindingen voor buitengebruik en met een reikwijdte van meer dan 300 meter dienen aangemeld te
worden bij het Belgisch Instituut voor postdiensten en telecommunicatie (BIPT). Zie http://www.bipt.be voor meer
gegevens.
• Les liaisons sans fil pour une utilisation en extérieur d’une distance supérieure à 300 mètres doivent être notifiées à
l’Institut Belge des services Postaux et des Télécommunications (IBPT). Visitez http://www.ibpt.be pour de plus amples
détails.
Español
(Spanish)
Por medio de la presente Zyxel declara que el equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 2014/53/UE..
Čeština
(Czech)
Zyxel tímto prohlašuje, že tento zařízení je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice
2014/53/EU.
Dansk (Danish) Undertegnede Zyxel erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr udstyr overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i
direktiv 2014/53/EU.
National Restrictions
• In Denmark, the band 5150 - 5350 MHz is also allowed for outdoor usage.
• I Danmark må frekvensbåndet 5150 - 5350 også anvendes udendørs.
Deutsch
(German)
Hiermit erklärt Zyxel, dass sich das Gerät Ausstattung in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den
übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU befindet.
Eesti keel
(Estonian)
Käesolevaga kinnitab Zyxel seadme seadmed vastavust direktiivi 2014/53/EL põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
Ελληνικά
(Greek)
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Zyxel ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ εξοπλισμός ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ
∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 2014/53/EE.
English Hereby, Zyxel declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 2014/53/EU.
Français
(French)
Par la présente Zyxel déclare que l'appareil équipements est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions
pertinentes de la directive 2014/53/UE.
Hrvatski
(Croatian)
Zyxel ovime izjavljuje da je radijska oprema tipa u skladu s Direktivom 2014/53/UE.
Íslenska
(Icelandic)
Hér með lýsir, Zyxel því yfir að þessi búnaður er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og önnur viðeigandi ákvæði tilskipunar 2014/53/
UE.
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Notes:
1. Although Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein are not EU member states, the EU Directive 2014/53/EU has also been implemented in those
countries.
2. The regulatory limits for maximum output power are specified in EIRP. The EIRP level (in dBm) of a device can be calculated by adding the
gain of the antenna used (specified in dBi) to the output power available at the connector (specified in dBm).
Italiano (Italian) Con la presente Zyxel dichiara che questo attrezzatura è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti
stabilite dalla direttiva 2014/53/UE.
National Restrictions
• This product meets the National Radio Interface and the requirements specified in the National Frequency Allocation
Table for Italy. Unless this wireless LAN product is operating within the boundaries of the owner's property, its use requires
a “general authorization.” Please check http://www.sviluppoeconomico.gov.it/ for more details.
• Questo prodotto è conforme alla specifiche di Interfaccia Radio Nazionali e rispetta il Piano Nazionale di ripartizione
delle frequenze in Italia. Se non viene installato all 'interno del proprio fondo, l'utilizzo di prodotti Wireless LAN richiede
una “Autorizzazione Generale”. Consultare http://www.sviluppoeconomico.gov.it/ per maggiori dettagli.
Latviešu valoda
(Latvian)
Ar šo Zyxel deklarē, ka iekārtas atbilst Direktīvas 2014/53/ES būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
National Restrictions
• The outdoor usage of the 2.4 GHz band requires an authorization from the Electronic Communications Office. Please
check http://www.esd.lv for more details.
• 2.4 GHz frekvenèu joslas izmantoðanai ârpus telpâm nepiecieðama atïauja no Elektronisko sakaru direkcijas. Vairâk
informâcijas: http://www.esd.lv.
Lietuvių kalba
(Lithuanian)
Šiuo Zyxel deklaruoja, kad šis įranga atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 2014/53/ES Direktyvos nuostatas.
Magyar
(Hungarian)
Alulírott, Zyxel nyilatkozom, hogy a berendezés megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 2014/53/EU
irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Malti (Maltese) Hawnhekk, Zyxel, jiddikjara li dan tagħmir jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm
fid-Dirrettiva 2014/53/UE.
Nederlands
(Dutch)
Hierbij verklaart Zyxel dat het toestel uitrusting in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante
bepalingen van richtlijn 2014/53/EU.
Polski (Polish) Niniejszym Zyxel oświadcza, że sprzęt jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami
Dyrektywy 2014/53/UE.
Português
(Portuguese)
Zyxel declara que este equipamento está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 2014/53/
UE.
Română
(Romanian)
Prin prezenta, Zyxel declară că acest echipament este în conformitate cu cerinţele esenţiale şi alte prevederi relevante ale
Directivei 2014/53/UE.
Slovenčina
(Slovak)
Zyxel týmto vyhlasuje, že zariadenia spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 2014/53/EÚ.
Slovenščina
(Slovene)
Zyxel izjavlja, da je ta oprema v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 2014/53/EU.
Suomi (Finnish) Zyxel vakuuttaa täten että laitteet tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 2014/53/EU oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien
direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska
(Swedish)
Härmed intygar Zyxel att denna utrustning står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta
bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 2014/53/EU.
Norsk
(Norwegian)
Erklærer herved Zyxel at dette utstyret er I samsvar med de grunnleggende kravene og andre relevante bestemmelser I
direktiv 2014/53/EU.
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List of national codes
Safety Warnings
• Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
• Do not expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do not store things on the device.
• Do not obstruct the device ventilation slots as insufficient airflow may harm your device. For example, do not place the device in an
enclosed space such as a box or on a very soft surface such as a bed or sofa.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not remove the plug and connect it to a power outlet by itself; always attach the plug to the power adaptor first before connecting it to
a power outlet.
• 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.
• Please use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/ adaptors. Connect it to the right supply voltage (for example,
110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe). If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, it might cause electrocution. Remove it from the
device and the power source, repairing the power adapter or cord is prohibited. Contact your local vendor to order a new one.
• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type, dispose of used batteries according to the instruction. Dispose them at
the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic devices. For detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the store where you purchased the product.
• The following warning statements apply, where the disconnect device is not incorporated in the device or where the plug on the power
supply cord is intended to serve as the disconnect device,
- For permanently connected devices, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated external to the device;
- For pluggable devices, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible.
Environment Statement
ErP (Energy-related Products)
Zyxel products put on the EU market in compliance with the requirement of the European Parliament and the Council published Directive 2009/
125/EC establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (recast), so called as "ErP Directive
(Energy-related Products directive) as well as ecodesign requirement laid down in applicable implementing measures, power consumption has
satisfied regulation requirements which are:
• Network standby power consumption < 8W, and/or
• Off mode power consumption < 0.5W, and/or
• Standby mode power consumption < 0.5W.
(Wireless setting, please refer to "Wireless" chapter for more detail.)
European Union - Disposal and Recycling Information
The symbol below means that according to local regulations your product and/or its battery shall be disposed of separately from domestic
waste. If this product is end of life, take it to a recycling station designated by local authorities. At the time of disposal, the separate collection of
your product and/or its battery will help save natural resources and ensure that the environment is sustainable development.
COUNTRY ISO 3166 2 LETTER CODE COUNTRY ISO 3166 2 LETTER CODE
Austria AT Liechtenstein LI
Belgium BE Lithuania LT
Bulgaria BG Luxembourg LU
Croatia HR Malta MT
Cyprus CY Netherlands NL
Czech Republic CZ Norway NO
Denmark DK Poland PL
Estonia EE Portugal PT
Finland FI Romania RO
France FR Serbia RS
Germany DE Slovakia SK
Greece GR Slovenia SI
Hungary HU Spain ES
Iceland IS Switzerland CH
Ireland IE Sweden SE
Italy IT Turkey TR
Latvia LV United Kingdom GB
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Die folgende Symbol bedeutet, dass Ihr Produkt und/oder seine Batterie gemäß den örtlichen Bestimmungen getrennt vom Hausmüll entsorgt
werden muss. Wenden Sie sich an eine Recyclingstation, wenn dieses Produkt das Ende seiner Lebensdauer erreicht hat. Zum Zeitpunkt der
Entsorgung wird die getrennte Sammlung von Produkt und/oder seiner Batterie dazu beitragen, natürliche Ressourcen zu sparen und die Umwelt
und die menschliche Gesundheit zu schützen.
El símbolo de abajo indica que según las regulaciones locales, su producto y/o su batería deberán depositarse como basura separada de la
doméstica. Cuando este producto alcance el final de su vida útil, llévelo a un punto limpio. Cuando llegue el momento de desechar el
producto, la recogida por separado éste y/o su batería ayudará a salvar los recursos naturales y a proteger la salud humana y
medioambiental.
Le symbole ci-dessous signifie que selon les réglementations locales votre produit et/ou sa batterie doivent être éliminés séparément des ordures
ménagères. Lorsque ce produit atteint sa fin de vie, amenez-le à un centre de recyclage. Au moment de la mise au rebut, la collecte séparée
de votre produit et/ou de sa batterie aidera à économiser les ressources naturelles et protéger l'environnement et la santé humaine.
Il simbolo sotto significa che secondo i regolamenti locali il vostro prodotto e/o batteria deve essere smaltito separatamente dai rifiuti domestici.
Quando questo prodotto raggiunge la fine della vita di servizio portarlo a una stazione di riciclaggio. Al momento dello smaltimento, la raccolta
separata del vostro prodotto e/o della sua batteria aiuta a risparmiare risorse naturali e a proteggere l'ambiente e la salute umana.
Symbolen innebär att enligt lokal lagstiftning ska produkten och/eller dess batteri kastas separat från hushållsavfallet. När den här produkten når
slutet av sin livslängd ska du ta den till en återvinningsstation. Vid tiden för kasseringen bidrar du till en bättre miljö och mänsklig hälsa genom att
göra dig av med den på ett återvinningsställe.
台灣
以下訊息僅適用於產品具有無線功能且銷售至台灣地區
• 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司，商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
• 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
• 無線資訊傳輸設備忍受合法通信之干擾且不得干擾合法通信；如造成干擾，應立即停用， 俟無干擾之虞，始得繼續使用。
• 無線資訊傳設備的製造廠商應確保頻率穩定性，如依製造廠商使用手冊上所述正常操作， 發射的信號應維持於操作頻帶中
以下訊息僅適用於產品操作於 5.25-5.35 秭赫頻帶內並銷售至台灣地區
• 在 5.25-5.35 秭赫頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備，限於室內使用。
以下訊息僅適用於產品屬於專業安裝並銷售至台灣地區
• 本器材須經專業工程人員安裝及設定，始得設置使用，且不得直接販售給一般消費者。
安全警告 - 為了您的安全，請先閱讀以下警告及指示 :
• 請勿將此產品接近水、火焰或放置在高溫的環境。
• 避免設備接觸 :
- 任何液體 - 切勿讓設備接觸水、雨水、高濕度、污水腐蝕性的液體或其他水份。
- 灰塵及污物 - 切勿接觸灰塵、污物、沙土、食物或其他不合適的材料。
• 雷雨天氣時，不要安裝，使用或維修此設備。有遭受電擊的風險。
• 切勿重摔或撞擊設備，並勿使用不正確的電源變壓器。
• 若接上不正確的電源變壓器會有爆炸的風險。
• 請勿隨意更換產品內的電池。
• 如果更換不正確之電池型式，會有爆炸的風險，請依製造商說明書處理使用過之電池。
• 請將廢電池丟棄在適當的電器或電子設備回收處。
• 請勿將設備解體。
• 請勿阻礙設備的散熱孔，空氣對流不足將會造成設備損害。
Appendix B Legal Information
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• 請插在正確的電壓供給插座 ( 如 : 北美 / 台灣電壓 110V AC，歐洲是 230V AC)。
• 假若電源變壓器或電源變壓器的纜線損壞，請從插座拔除，若您還繼續插電使用，會有觸電死亡的風險。
• 請勿試圖修理電源變壓器或電源變壓器的纜線，若有毀損，請直接聯絡您購買的店家，購買一個新的電源變壓器。
• 請勿將此設備安裝於室外，此設備僅適合放置於室內。
• 請勿隨一般垃圾丟棄。
• 請參閱產品背貼上的設備額定功率。
• 請參考產品型錄或是彩盒上的作業溫度。
• 產品沒有斷電裝置或者採用電源線的插頭視為斷電裝置的一部分，以下警語將適用 :
- 對永久連接之設備， 在設備外部須安裝可觸及之斷電裝置；
- 對插接式之設備， 插座必須接近安裝之地點而且是易於觸及的。
About the Symbols
Various symbols are used in this product to ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the user and others, and to prevent property damage.
The meaning of these symbols are described below. It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the
contents.
Explanation of the Symbols
Viewing Certifications
Go to http://www.zyxel.com to view this product’s documentation and certifications.
Zyxel Limited Warranty
Zyxel warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in material or workmanship for a specific period (the
Warranty Period) from the date of purchase. The Warranty Period varies by region. Check with your vendor and/or the authorized Zyxel local
distributor for details about the Warranty Period of this product. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product
have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Zyxel will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or
components without charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to
proper operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value,
and will be solely at the discretion of Zyxel. This warranty shall not apply if the product has been modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by
an act of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions.
Note
Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties,
express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. Zyxel shall in no event be held
liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind to the purchaser.
To obtain the services of this warranty, contact your vendor. You may also refer to the warranty policy for the region in which you bought the
device at http://www.zyxel.com/web/support_warranty_info.php.
Registration
Register your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for global products, or at
www.us.zyxel.com for North American products.
Open Source Licenses
This product contains in part some free software distributed under GPL license terms and/or GPL like licenses. Open source licenses are provided
with the firmware package. You can download the latest firmware at www.zyxel.com. To obtain the source code covered under those Licenses,
please contact support@zyxel.com.tw to get it.
SYMBOL EXPLANATION
Alternating current (AC):
AC is an electric current in which the flow of electric charge periodically reverses direction.
Direct current (DC):
DC if the unidirectional flow or movement of electric charge carriers.
Earth; ground:
A wiring terminal intended for connection of a Protective Earthing Conductor.
Class II equipment:
The method of protection against electric shock in the case of class II equipment is either double insulation or
reinforced insulation.