Conceptronic C150BRS4 User manual

Conceptronic
150NWireless LAN Broadband
Router
User’s Manual
Version: 3.0

Contents
Chapter I: Introduction
1-1. Product Features
1-2. Safety information
1-3. Package contents
1-4. Familiar with your new wireless broadband router
1-4-1. Front panel
1-4-2. Back panel
Chapter II: System and network setup
2-1. Build network connection
2-2. Connecting to wireless broadband router by web browser
2-2-1. Windows XP IP address setup:
2-2-2. Windows Vista IP address setup:
2-2-3. Router IP address lookup
2-2-4. Connect the router‟s management interface by web browser
Chapter III: Configuration –Home
3-1. Home - Wizard
3-2. Home - WAN
3-2-1. ADSL Virtual Dial-up (Via PPPoE)
3-2-2. Dynamic IP (Via DHCP)
3-2-3. Static IP
3-2-4. L2TP
3-2-5. PPTP
3-3. Home - WAN Advanced
3-3-1. WAN Medium
3-3-2. WAN MAC Address Clone
3-3-3. WAN Connection Mode
3-3-3-1. Virtual Dial-up (PPPoE)
3-3-3-2. Static IP
3-4. Home - LAN
3-5. Home - DNS Settings
3-6. Home - DHCP Server

Chapter IV: Configuration –Wireless
4-1. Wireless - Basic
4-2. Wireless - Security
4-2-1. WEP
4-2-2. WPA-PSK (Personal)
4-2-3. WPA2-PSK (Personal)
4-2-4. Mixed WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK (Personal)
4-2-5. WPA (Enterprise)
4-2-6. WPA2 (Enterprise)
4-2-7. Mixed WPA / WPA2 (Enterprise)
4-2-8. 802.1x
4-3. Wireless - Advanced
4-4. Wireless - WPS
4-5. Wireless - WDS
4-6. Wireless - Access Control
Chapter V: Configuration –Advanced
5-1. Advanced - Single Port Forwarding
5-2. Advanced - Port Range Forwarding
5-3. Advanced - ALG Service
5-4. Advanced - DMZ
5-5. Advanced - UPNP
5-6. Advanced - MAC Filters
5-7. Advanced - URL Filters
5-8. Advanced - Client Filters
5-9. Advanced - DDNS
5-10. Advanced - Prevent Network Attack
5-11. Advanced - WAN Ping
5-12. Advanced - Traffic Control
5-13. Advanced - URL Monitor
5-14. Advanced - Static Routing

Chapter VI: Configuration –Tools
6-1. Tools - Admin
6-2. Tools - Time Settings
6-3. Tools - Backup / Restore
6-4. Tools - Upgrade
6-5. Tools - Restore to Factory
6-6. Tools - Reboot
Chapter VII: Configuration –Status
7-1. Status - DHCP Client
7-2. Status - Wireless Client
7-3. Status - Traffic Statistic
7-4. Status - Routing Table
7-5. Status - Log
Chapter VIII: Appendix
8-1. Troubleshooting
8-2. Glossary
8-3. License Agreement

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Chapter I: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Conceptronic C150BRS4 Wireless Broadband Router!
The Conceptronic C150BRS4 utilizes advanced MIMO technology and increases over 8 times transmission range of
ordinary 802.11g products. Compatible with IEEE802.11n (Draft 4.0) and IEEE802.11g/b standards, it can provide
up to 150Mbps stable transmission rate. Additionally, it includes router, wireless access point, four-port switch and
firewall in one, dedicated to SOHOs (Small Office/Home Office) and family networking.
It supports WDS (Wireless Distribution System) function for repeating and amplifying the signals to extend the
wireless network coverage. Besides, the Router also supports all of the latest wireless security features, such as
64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA&WPA and WPS (PBC and PIN) encryption methods, packet filtering and port
forwarding, to prevent unauthorized access and protect your network against malicious attack.
In addition, URL and MAC address filtering can take it easy for parents and network administrator to manage
network life and QoS bandwidth control over specific computer‟s downloading speed is supported as well.
Moreover, UPnP and WMM support can smooth your MSN voice better, and the included Setup Wizard on CD-ROM
will be easy and fast for non-savvy users to install the device and access to the Internet.

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1-1. Product Features
Includes router, wireless access point, four-port switch and firewall in one
Provides up to 150Mbps uploading and downloading speed
Supports two WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) encryption methods: PBC and PIN
Compliant to IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3 and IEEE802.3u standards
Supports over 8 times transmission range of 11G products
Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA&WPA2 encryption methods
Supports RTS/CTS protocol and data partitioning function
Provides one 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation Ethernet WAN port
Provides four 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation Ethernet LAN ports
Supports xDSL/Cable MODEM, static and dynamic IP in community networking
Supports remote/local Web management
Supports WMM to better smooth your voice and video
Supports SSID stealth mode and access control based over MAC address (up to 30 entries)
Supports Auto MDI/MDIX
Supports wireless Roaming technology for high-efficient wireless connections
Supports auto negotiation/manual mode for 802.11b/802.11g/802.11n
Supports UPnP and DDNS
Supports Firefox 1.0, IE5.5 or above
Supports SNTP
Supports virtual server, DMZ host
Built-in firewall for hacker's attack prevention
Supports DHCP server/client
Supports auto wireless channel selection
Supports LAN access control to the Internet
Provides syslog to record the status of the router
Supports WDS wireless network extension
Supports QoS function
Detachable antennas provided

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1-2. Safety information
In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the following safety instructions:
This router is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this router outdoor.
DO NOT put this router at or near hot or humid places, like kitchen or bathroom. Also, do not left this router in
the car in summer.
DO NOT pull any connected cable with force; disconnect it from the router first.
If you want to place this router at high places or hang on the wall, please make sure the router is firmly secured.
Falling from high places would damage the router and its accessories, and warranty will be void.
Accessories of this router, like antenna and power supply, are danger to small children under 3 years old. They
may put the small parts in their nose or month and it could cause serious damage to them. KEEP THIS ROUTER
OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
The router will become hot when being used for long time (This is normal and is not a malfunction). DO NOT
put this router on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials.
There‟s no user-serviceable part inside the router. If you found that the router is not working properly, please
contact your dealer of purchase and ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the router, warranty will be void.
If the router falls into water when it‟s powered, DO NOT use your hand to pick it up. Switch the electrical
power off before you do anything, or contact an experienced technician for help.
If you smell something strange, or even see some smoke coming out from the router or power supply, remove
the power supply or switch the electrical power off immediately, and call dealer of purchase for help.
1-3. Package contents
The following items are present in the package of the Conceptronic 150N wireless router:
Conceptronic C150BRS4 (v3.0) –150N wireless router
1x antenna for the wireless router
Power supply 9V DC, 1.0A
Network (LAN) cable
Product CD-ROM
Multi language quick installation guide
Warranty card & CE declaration booklet

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1-4. Familiar with your new wireless broadband router
1-4-1. Front panel
Nr Description Status Status Explanation
ASYS LED OFF The device is switched off
ON –FLASHING The device is switched on and ready to use
B WLAN LED OFF Wireless network is switched off
ON - FLASHING Wireless network activity (sending or receiving data)
C LAN LEDs OFF LAN port is not connected
(1, 2, 3, 4) ON - STEADY LAN port is connected
ON - FLASHING LAN port activity (sending or receiving data)
D WAN LED OFF WAN port is not connected
ON - STEADY WAN port is connected
ON - FLASHING WAN port activity (sending or receiving data)
E Power LED OFF The device is switched off
ON The device is switched on
F WPS LED OFF Wireless WPS function is off
ON - FLASHING Wireless WPS function is accepting WPS connections

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1-4-2. Back panel
Nr Description Explanation
A Power connection Connect the power supply to the router
B WAN port Connect your broadband connection to the router
C LAN ports (1 –4) Connect your computer(s)/network device(s) to the router
D Reset button Perform a reset (hold)
E WPS button Activate WPS function (short press)
F Wireless antenna connector R-SMA connector for wireless antenna connection

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Chapter II: System and network setup
2-1. Build network connection
Please follow the following instruction to build the network connection between your new WIRELESS router and
your computers, network devices:
A. Connect your xDSL / cable modem to the WAN port of router by Ethernet cable.
B. Connect all your computers, network devices (network-enabled consumer devices other than computers, like
game console, or switch / hub) to the LAN port of the router.
C. Connect the A/C power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to the „Power‟ socket of the router.
D. Please check all LEDs on the front panel. „PWR‟ LED should be steadily on, WAN and LAN LEDs should be on if
the computer / network device connected to the respective port of the router is powered on and correctly
connected. If PWD LED is not on, or any LED you expected is not on, please recheck the cabling, or jump to
‘4-2 Troubleshooting’ for possible reasons and solution.
2-2. Connecting to wireless broadband router by web browser
After the network connection is built, the next step you should do is setup the router with proper network
parameters, so it can work properly in your network environment.
Before you can connect to the router and start configuration procedures, your computer must be able to get an IP
address automatically (use dynamic IP address). If it‟s set to use static IP address, or you‟re unsure, please follow
the following instructions to configure your computer to use dynamic IP address:

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2-2-1. Windows XP IP address setup:
A. Click „Start‟ button (it should be located at
lower-left corner of your computer), then
click control panel. Double-click Network
and Internet Connections icon, click
Network Connections, then double-click
Local Area Connection, Local Area
Connection Status window will appear, and
then click „Properties‟
B. Select „Obtain an IP address automatically‟
and „Obtain DNS server address
automatically‟, then click „OK‟.

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2-2-2. Windows Vista IP address setup:
A. Click „Start‟ button (it should be located at
lower-left corner of your computer), then
click control panel. Click View Network
Status and Tasks, and then click Manage
Network Connections. Right-click Local
Area Network, then select ‘Properties’.
Local Area Connection Properties window
will appear, select „Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)‟, and then click
„Properties‟.
B. Select „Obtain an IP address automatically‟
and „Obtain DNS server address
automatically‟, then click „OK‟.

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2-2-3. Router IP address lookup
After the IP address setup is complete, please click „Start‟ -> „Run‟ at the bottom-lower corner of your desktop:
Input „cmd‟, then click „OK‟

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Input „ipconfig‟, then press „Enter‟ key. Please check the IP address followed by „Default Gateway‟(In this
example, the IP address of router is 192.168.0.1, please note that this value may be different.)
Note: If the IP address of Gateway is not displayed, or the address followed by „IP Address‟ begins with „169‟,
please recheck network connection between your computer and router, and / or go to the beginning of this
chapter, to recheck every step of network setup procedure.
2-2-4. Connect the router’s management interface by web browser
After your computer obtained an IP address from router, please start your web browser, and input the IP address of
router in address bar. A login window will be shown asking you for the user name and password.
Please input user name and password in the field respectively, default user name is „admin‟, and default password
is „admin‟, then click the „Submit‟button.

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When the user name and password are correct the wireless router will show the main page with the status of the
wireless router:
On the main page, you can see the status of the internet connection, the system status, firmware version and
activated services.
Note: By default, the wireless router is configured to work with Dynamic IP addresses provided by the internet
provider. This is a common used setting, making the wireless router to work out of the box in most cases.
The wireless router is also encrypted by default, preventing unauthorized users to login to your wireless
network. You can find the predefined encryption key on the bottom of the wireless router.

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Chapter III: Configuration - Home
3-1. Home - Wizard
You can setup the wireless router through the built-in Wizard. This Wizard will help you configuring the basic
settings of the wireless router step by step.
Note: Before starting the Wizard, make sure you have all information about your internet connection available.
For example: connection type, account information, etc.
Note: Throughout this chapter the following applies: If you do not know which option to choose or do not have
the necessary information available, you should either refer to the documentation of your internet
connection or contact your internet service provider (from now on called ISP).
A. Click on „Wizard‟at the left menu on the main page.
B. Click on „Next‟to start the wizard. A popup with the Wizard will be shown on your screen:
C. The welcome screen lists five steps of
the wizard. Click “Next” to continue.
D. You are recommended to set an admin
password here. Enter the new
password and re-enter it for
confirmation.
When completed, click “Next”.

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E. For system management purpose, a
correct time setting is critical to have
accurate time stamps on the system
logs.
Set an appropriate Time Zone in this
step.
When completed, click “Next”.
F. Select the Internet Connection
method which corresponds with your
provider settings.
If you don‟t know which option you
need for your internet connection,
please check the documentation of
your provider or contact your provider
helpdesk.
When completed, click “Next”.
G. When your provider requires a Static
IP connection, select the “Static IP”
option.
Enter the requested information:
IP Address
Subnet Mask
ISP Gateway Address
Primary DNS
Secondary DNS (Optional)
When completed, click “Next”.
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H. When your provider requires a
Dynamic IP connection, select the
“Dynamic IP” option.
Some providers require a specific
Hostname for their connections. If
your provider requires a specific
Hostname, enter the Host Name in the
field.
Some providers only allow 1 specific
MAC address to connect to the
internet. If your PC Network Card
works with the specific required MAC
address, press the “Clone MAC
Address” button or enter the MAC
Address manually.
When completed, click “Next”.
Connection –Dynamic IP
I. When your provider requires a PPPoE
connection, select the “PPPoE”
option.
Enter the requested information:
User Name
Password
Retype Password
When completed, click “Next”.
Connection –PPPoE

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J. When your provider requires a PPTP
connection, select the “PPTP” option.
Enter the requested information:
Server IP
PPTP Account
PPTP Password
Retype Password
When completed, click “Next”.
Connection - PPTP
K. When your provider requires a L2TP
connection, select the “L2TP” option.
Enter the requested information:
Server IP
L2TP Account
L2TP Password
Retype Password
When completed, click “Next”.
Connection –L2TP
When the WAN configuration is complete, the Wizard will continue with the Wireless configuration:
L. You can change the SSID of the router.
The SSID is the name which will be
broadcasted through the Wireless
part.
You can change the channel between
channel 1and 13. If you experience
slow connections or break-downs,
there can be another accesspoint in
your area which can interfere with
your wireless channel. In that case,
you can try another channel.
When completed, click “Next”.

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You can secure your Wireless Connection with encryption. By default, the wireless router is secured with
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode encryption. The predefined encryption key can be found on the bottom of the
router.
Note: All security options of the Setup Wizard are explained, but it is advised to secure your network with
“Mixed WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK” security if your Clients do not support WPS. This is the highest WPA2
security level, with backwards compatibility to WPA only clients.
Note: Remember or write down the entered wireless security information. You will need it when you want to
configure a Wireless Client to connect to the wireless router!
M. Select a security level for your
Wireless Network.
When a security level is chosen, the
Wizard will show fields for the
required information.
N. If you want to secure your network
with WEP encryption, select “WEP”
from the drop-down list. Enter the
WEP key in ASCII format (input: A-Z,
0-9).
Note: Through the Wizard you can
only configure WEP 64Bits.
Security –WEP Encryption
O. If you want to secure your network
with WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, select
“WPA-PSK”, “WPA2-PSK” or “Mixed
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK” from the
drop-down list.
Enter the Passphrase for your
encryption and confirm the
Passphrase in the second field.
Security –WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK