Eminent EM4542 User manual

EM4542 - Wireless Router, Access Point and
Signal Booster

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EM4542 - Wireless Router, Access Point and
Signal Booster
Warnings and points of attention
Due to laws, directives and regulations set out by the European Parliament, this
device could be subject to limitations concerning its use in certain European member
states. In certain European member states the use of this product could be prohibited.
More information regarding this warning can be found in the Declaration of Conformity
on the last page of this document!
Table of contents
1.0 Warranty conditions...............................................................................................3
2.0 Introduction ...........................................................................................................3
2.1 Functions and features ......................................................................................3
2.2 Package contents..............................................................................................3
3.0 Using the installation wizard ..................................................................................4
4.0 Manually configure as wireless router....................................................................4
4.1 Connecting the EM4542 ....................................................................................5
4.2 Configuring the EM4542 for connection with the Internet ...................................5
4.3 Determining the connection method ..................................................................6
4.3.1 Configuring the EM4542 for a DHCP Internet connection ...............................6
4.3.2 Configuring the EM4542 for a Static Internet connection.................................7
4.3.3 Configuring the EM4542 for a PPPoE Internet connection..............................7
4.4 Securing a wireless network ..............................................................................7
4.4.1 WPA security (recommended) ........................................................................8
4.4.2 WEP security..................................................................................................8
4.5 Finishing the installation procedure of your wireless router ................................9
5.0 Manual configuration as an Access Point ............................................................10
5.1 Connecting the EM4542 ..................................................................................10
5.2 Configuring the EM4542 as an Access Point ...................................................10
5.3 Securing a wireless network ............................................................................11
5.3.1 WPA security (recommended) ......................................................................12
5.3.2 WEP security................................................................................................12
5.4 Finishing the installation procedure of your Access Point.................................13
6.0 Configuring the EM4542 as a signal booster........................................................13
6.1 Connecting the EM4542 signal booster (2) ......................................................14
6.2 Configuring the EM4542 signal booster (2)......................................................14
6.3 Securing your EM4542 signal booster (2) (WPA).............................................15
6.4 Configuring your wireless router (1) .................................................................16
6.5 Connecting your wireless router with the signal booster (2) .............................17
6.6 Completing the installation of the signal booster ..............................................18

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7.0 Configuring the wireless network on your computer.............................................18
7.1 Configuring a wireless network using Windows XP..........................................18
7.2 Configuring a wireless network using Windows Vista.......................................19
8.0 Firewall & QoS settings .......................................................................................19
8.1 Port Forwarding...............................................................................................19
8.2 URL filtering.....................................................................................................20
8.3 Setting up QoS................................................................................................21
9.0 Frequently asked questions.................................................................................22
10.0 Service and support...........................................................................................24
1.0 Warranty conditions
The five-year Eminent warranty applies for all Eminent products unless mentioned
otherwise before or during the moment of purchase. When having bought a second-
hand Eminent product the remaining period of warranty is measured from the moment
of purchase by the product’s first owner. The Eminent warranty applies to all Eminent
products and parts inextricably connected to and/or mounted on the main product.
Power supply adapters, batteries, antennas and all other products not integrated in or
directly connected to the main product and/or products of which, without reasonable
doubt, can be assumed that wear and tear show a different pattern than the main
product are not covered by the Eminent warranty. Products are not covered by the
Eminent warranty when exposed to incorrect/improper use, external influences and/or
when opened by parties other than Eminent.
2.0 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this high-quality Eminent product! This product
has undergone extensive testing by Eminent’s technical experts. Should you
experience any problems with this product, you are covered by a five-year Eminent
warranty. Please keep this manual and the receipt in a safe place.
Register this product now on www.eminent-online.com and receive product updates!
2.1 Functions and features
The EM4542 is ideal to create your own secured wireless network in an instant.
The EM4542 is a fast wireless router which can provide your entire house with a
wireless network. The EM4542 performances are of a high standard which allows you
to create a stable wireless network. Enjoy your wireless network and let the EM4542
do all the work!
2.2 Package contents
The following parts need to be present.

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• EM4542 Wireless router, Access Point and signal booster.
• Power adapter.
• UTP network cable.
• CD-rom with installation wizard and manuals.
• User manual.
3.0 Using the installation wizard
The easiest way to install the EM4542 is with the help of the installation wizard. In
case you do not want to use the wizard on the enclosed CD-rom, you can install the
EM4542 as a wireless router (chapter 4), an Access Point (chapter 5) or a signal
booster (chapter 6) manually.
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Place the CD-rom in the CD-rom or DVD drive of your computer.
3. The wizard will automatically start.
4. Follow the instructions on your screen until the installation has been finished. You
now have a working Internet connection.
Note! The CD-rom does not allow you to configure the EM4542 as a signal booster.
Would you like to install the EM4542 as a signal booster? Then continue with chapter
6.
4.0 Manually configure as wireless router
Install the EM4542 as a wireless router if you have a cable modem or ADSL modem
with a router function. Make sure that your Internet browser and your network are
correctly configured when configuring the wireless router manually. You can assume
that the settings are correct, unless you have changed any of the settings in the past.

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Example of EM4542 as wireless router
4.1 Connecting the EM4542
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Connect the EM4542 to a wall outlet using the supplied power adapter.
3. Connect the supplied UTP network cable to the ‘WAN’ port of the EM4542.
4. Connect the other end of the UTP network cable to the ‘LAN’ port of your cable
modem.
5. Connect a UTP network cable to one of the four ‘LAN’ ports of your EM4542.
6. Connect the other end of the UTP network cable to the network adapter in your
computer.
Do I have a proper network connection? Turn on the computer and verify if the LED on
the EM4542, corresponding with the LAN-port to which you connected the UTP
networking cable, is lit. The LED on the network adapter of your computer should also
be lit.
4.2 Configuring the EM4542 for connection with the
Internet
Before you can configure the EM4542 for a connection with the Internet, you will first
need to connect to the EM4542. Follow the instructions below to connect to the
EM4542.
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Open your Internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Netscape or Firefox).
3. Type ‘http://192.168.8.1’ in the address bar.
4. Press the enter key or click ‘Go to’.

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5. You will now be asked for a ‘Username’ and a ‘Password’. Fill in ‘admin’ in the
‘Username’ field and ‘admin’ in the ‘Password’ field and press the enter key.
6. The login screen is shown.
4.3 Determining the connection method
To quickly configure the EM4542 for a connection to the Internet through your provider
you will first need to determine which connection method your provider is using
(‘DHCP’, ‘Static IP’, or ‘PPPoE’ ). Consult the information you received from your
provider or look at table 1.
Internet provider Connection method
Caiway with Webstar modem PPPoE
Compuserve with Sagem ADSL modem DHCP
KPN ADSL with Thomson Speedtouch 546(i) ADSL modem DHCP
OnsBrabantnet DHCP+MAC address
Telfort with Zyxel modem DHCP
Tiscali with Zyxel or Sagem modem DHCP
UPC Chello DHCP+MAC addres
Ziggo DHCP+MAC addres
Belgian providers Connection method
Telenet with Motorola modem DHCP
Table 1.
4.3.1 Configuring the EM4542 for a DHCP Internet
connection
For an internet connection using ‘DHCP’ you can use the following steps.
1. Click ‘Internet Wizard’.
2. Select ‘Manual Internet Configuration’.
3. Click ‘Next’.
4. Select ‘DHCP Method’.
5. Click ‘Next’.
6. Click ‘Next’.
7. Click ‘Save’ and ‘Close’.
8. The wizard will now save the settings en will close the screen automatically.
9. You now have a working internet connection.

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Attention: When using Ziggo as ISP please refer to chapter 9 if you are not able to
establish an internet connection within 5 minutes.
In order to prevent losing your password, write down the altered password below:
Password:____________________________________________________________
4.3.2 Configuring the EM4542 for a Static Internet
connection
If your provider requires you to make a connection by using a Static IP-address, then
use the following steps. (e.g. Speedtouch Home).
1. Click ‘Internet Wizard’.
2. Select ‘Manual Internet Configuration’.
3. Click ‘Next’.
4. Select ‘Static IP’.
5. Click ‘Next’.
6. Fill in the data as provided by your Internet Service Provider.
7. Click ‘Next’.
8. Click Save and Close’.
9. The wizard will now save the settings and will close the screen automatically.
10. You now have a working internet connection.
4.3.3 Configuring the EM4542 for a PPPoE Internet
connection
If your provider requires you to make a connection by using PPPoE (with username
and password), then use the following steps.
1. Click ‘Internet Wizard’.
2. Select ‘Manual Internet Configuration’.
3. Click ‘Next’.
4. Select ‘PPPoE’.
5. Click ‘Next’.
6. Fill in the data as provided by your Internet Service Provider.
7. Click ‘Next’.
8. Click ‘Save and Close’.
9. The wizard will now save the settings and will close the screen automatically.
4.4 Securing a wireless network
To avoid having uninvited guests probing your wireless network we strongly
recommend securing your wireless network. There are several security methods
which can secure the network at different levels. To apply a method to your network it

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is required that all wireless network devices support this method. The strongest
method of security is WPA (WiFi Protected Access).
This router also support the successor of WPA, called WPA2. Because there are
devices that do not support WPA2, we do not discuss WPA2 in this manual.
If you wish to use WPA security, continue with paragraph 4.4.1 (recommended). If you
wish to use WEP security, continue with paragraph 4.4.2.
4.4.1 WPA security (recommended)
1. Click ‘Wireless Wizard’.
2. The wizard appears in a pop-up screen. Click ‘Next’.
3. Choose you country/region and click ‘Next’.
4. At the field ‘SSID’ fill in the name desired for your wireless network. (Use the
‘Check SSID’ option to ensure this name is not already in use.)
5. Click ‘Next’.
6. The EM4542 will automatically scan for a suitable wireless channel.
7. As a choice, the most suitable wireless channel will appear on your screen.
8. Click ‘Next’ to confirm this channel. (You can pick a wireless channel yourself if
you want).
9. You will see a brief summary with the settings you have made so far. Click ‘Next’
to continue.
10. Choose ‘WPAPSK’ and click ‘Next’.
11. Choose ‘TKIP’ and click ‘Next’.
12. Fill in a password in the ‘Network Key’ field (e.g. ‘yourname1’). Do not use any
punctuation marks and make sure the password is at least 8 characters long!
13. Write down the network name and the chosen password*.
14. Click ‘Next’.
15. Click ‘Finish’.
16. The wizard will now save the settings and will close the screen automatically.
Hint: WPA security is supported by Windows 2000 and up (with all updates installed).
This security method is not supported by Windows 98, unless your wireless network
adapter software supports WPA. In case you do not have Windows 2000, XP, Vista or
the required software, continue with section 4.4.2.
4.4.2 WEP security
1. Click ‘Wireless Wizard’.
2. The wizard appears in a pop-up screen. Click ‘Next’.
3. Choose you country/region and click ‘Next’.
4. Fill in the desired name for your wireless network in the field ‘SSID’. (Use the
‘Check SSID’ option to ensure this name is not already in use.)
5. Click ‘Next’.

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6. The EM4542 will automatically scan for a suitable wireless channel.
7. As a choice, the most suitable wireless channel will appear on your screen.
8. Click ‘Next’ to confirm this channel. (You can pick a wireless channel yourself if
you want).
9. You will see a brief summary with the settings you have made so far. Click ‘Next’
to continue.
10. Choose ‘WEP’ and click ‘Next’.
11. Choose ‘Use a 128 bit key’ and click ‘Next’.
12. Fill in a password in the field ‘Network Key’. For this WEP key you are only
allowed to use numbers from 0 till 9 and the letters a till f. Do not use any
punctuation marks and make sure the password is exactly 26 characters long.
13. Write down the network name and the chosen password*.
14. Click ‘Next’.
15. Click ‘Finish’.
16. The wizard will now save the settings and will close the screen automatically.
4.5 Finishing the installation procedure of your wireless
router
After following chapter 4, you can finish the installation procedure by following the next
steps:
1. Remove the UTP network cable from your computer.
2. Remove the UTP networking cable from the LAN port of your EM4542.
3. Restart your computer.
4. Congratulations! You have properly installed the EM4542.
An explanation how to connect your wireless network using Windows XP and
Windows Vista can be found in chapter 7.0
* The connection is lost when WPA or WEP has been enabled in the EM4542 and not
yet in the wireless network adapter. When WEP/WPA has also been enabled in the
wireless network adapter, the connection will be repaired.
Write down the security method, the network name and the key:
WPA WEP
Network name: _____________________________________________________
Key: _____________________________________________________

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5.0 Manual configuration as an Access Point
Install the EM4542 as an access point if you have a router or DSL modem router.
Make sure that your Internet browser and your network are well configured when
configuring manually. You can assume that the settings are correct, unless you have
changed any of the settings in the past.
Example of EM4542 as an Access Point
5.1 Connecting the EM4542
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Connect the EM4542 to a wall outlet using the supplied power adapter.
3. Connect the supplied UTP network cable to the ‘LAN 4’ port of the EM4542.
4. Connect the other end of this UTP network cable to the network adapter of your
computer.
Is my EM4542 correctly connected to the wall outlet? You can check this by verifying
that the POWER LED is on.
Do I have a proper network connection? Turn on the computer and verify if the LED on
the EM4542, corresponding with the LAN-port to which you connected the UTP
networking cable, is lit. The LED on the network adapter of your computer should also
be lit..
5.2 Configuring the EM4542 as an Access Point
Before you can configure the EM4542 for an Internet connection you first need to
connect to the EM4542 by following the procedure below.