Settings and features

The message 'Traffic limit exceeded' is displayed and the connection is stopped.

The data limit you set has been reached. To restore the connection:

1Change the limit

Go to Network > Mobile Settings > Traffic Configuration and disable the limit or increase the threshold.

2Enable the mobile connection

Go to Network > Mobile Settings and enable Mobile Connection.

How do I assign a fixed IP address to a device?

Go to Network > LAN Settings. In the Static IP Lease List, click Add New Rule, enter the Host Name, MAC Address and IP Address of the device, then click Save. Some devices need to be reconnected for the rule to apply.

How do I back up and restore my configuration?

Go to System > Backup/Restore:

• Backup: click Download to save the current configuration to your computer.
• Restore: click Select File, select a previously saved backup file and click Update Settings.

How do I change the language of the web interface?

Select the language in the list at the top right of any page of the web interface, including the login page.

How do I connect a device with WPS?

Press the WPS button on the front of the router. The Wi-Fi LED blinks green. Then activate WPS on your device. The device connects to the Wi-Fi network without entering the password.

How do I connect my phone with NFC?

Activate NFC on your Android phone, then tap the phone on the NFC area on the top of the router. The phone connects to the Wi-Fi network without entering a password.

Tips: NFC connection works with NFC-enabled Android phones.

How do I create a guest Wi-Fi network?

Go to Network > WiFi Settings > Set Multiple SSID. You can create up to four additional networks per band. Enable an interface with its switch, then set the WiFi Name, Broadcast, WiFi Password, Security Type and PMF, and click Save.

How do I limit the speed of a device?

Go to Network > Speed Limit, enable Speed Limit and click Add New Rules. Select the Host Name, enter the Upload (kbps) and Download (kbps) limits and click Save.

Tips: Speed Limit does not apply to devices with an IPv6 address. To use it, disable IPv6 in Network > IPv6 Settings.

How do I open a port (port forwarding)?

Go to Network > Port Forwarding, enable Port Forwarding and click Add New Port. Enter the Name, the IP address of the device, the Internal Port and External Port. Select the Protocol (All, TCP or UDP) and the Status (Enable), then click Save.

Tips: For game consoles and compatible applications, you can also enable UPnP in Network > UPnP: the ports are then opened automatically.

Warning: Port forwarding only works if your Internet connection has a public IP address. Most mobile operators give a private IP address. Check it in Network > Mobile Settings > IP Address, and ask your operator if necessary.

How do I set up a VPN?

Go to Network > VPN, enable VPN and click Edit. Select the Protocol (pptp or l2tp), enter the Server, Username and Password, then click Save. The network is disconnected for about 60 seconds while the setting is applied. VPN Connection Status shows the status of the connection.

How do I switch off Wi-Fi automatically at night?

Go to Network > WiFi Scheduler and click New. Set the Time range during which Wi-Fi is switched off, select the days in Repeat Period and click Confirm. To delete a rule, select it and click Delete.

How do I use separate Wi-Fi networks for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz?

By default, BandSteering is enabled: both bands use the same Wi-Fi name and the router selects the best band for each device. To use separate networks, go to Network > WiFi Settings, disable BandSteering and confirm. The band is added to the end of each Wi-Fi name (_2.4GHz and _5GHz), and each band gets its own on/off switch.

Tips: Your devices may be disconnected for a moment while the change is applied.

Port forwarding or remote access does not work.

Port forwarding and DDNS only work if your Internet connection has a public IP address. Most mobile operators give a private IP address, shared between several customers.

1Check your IP address

Go to Network > Mobile Settings and look at the IP Address. Addresses starting with 10., 100.64 to 100.127, 172.16 to 172.31 or 192.168. are private: connections from the Internet cannot reach the router. Ask your operator whether a public IP address is available with your plan.

2Check the rule

In Network > Port Forwarding, check that the IP address of the device is correct and that the rule Status is Enable. Reserve the address of the device in Network > LAN Settings > Static IP Lease List so that it does not change.

3Check the firewall

In Security > Firewall Level, the High level filters incoming traffic more strictly. Select Low (default setting) if a service no longer works.

Warning: Opening ports exposes your devices to the Internet. Open only the ports you need, and protect your devices with strong passwords.