Eminent EM4569 User manual

EM4568 / EM4569
Router Wireless N ADSL2/2+

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EM4568/EM4569 Router Wireless N ADSL2/2+
Table of contents
1.0 Introduction ...........................................................................................................3
1.1 Functions and features......................................................................................3
1.2 Packing contents...............................................................................................3
2.0 Back Panel Overview ............................................................................................4
3.0 Quick Setup for Internet Connection......................................................................4
3.1 Config TCP/IP Settings on PC...........................................................................4
3.2 Logging on to Web Manager via Web Browser..................................................7
4.0 Advanced Settings...............................................................................................17
4.1 Status..............................................................................................................18
4.1.1 General ........................................................................................................18
4.1.2 ADSL............................................................................................................18
4.1.3 LAN..............................................................................................................19
4.1.4 WAN.............................................................................................................19
4.1.5 Wireless........................................................................................................20
4.1.6 ADSL Traffic Statistics..................................................................................20
4.2 Quick Setup.........................................................................................................21
4.3 Network...............................................................................................................27
4.3.1 LAN..............................................................................................................27
4.3.2 WAN Settings...............................................................................................28
4.3.3 MAC Address Clone.....................................................................................33
4.3.4 DHCP...........................................................................................................34
4.3.4 ADSL Settings..............................................................................................36
4.4 Wireless ..........................................................................................................37
4.4.1. Basic Settings..............................................................................................37
4.4.2 Security........................................................................................................42
4.4.3 MAC-based Wireless Access Control ...........................................................44
4.3.4 WDS.............................................................................................................46
4.3.5 Connection Status........................................................................................50
4.5 Advanced Applications ........................................................................................50
4.5.1 System Mode................................................................................................51
4.5.2 IPTV.............................................................................................................52
4.5.3 Bandwidth Control ........................................................................................56
4.5.4 Connection List.............................................................................................57
4.5.5 DDNS...........................................................................................................58
4.5.6 Virtual Server................................................................................................59
4.5.7 DMZ Host.....................................................................................................62
4.5.8 UPNP...........................................................................................................63
4.6 Security...............................................................................................................63
4.6.1 MAC Address Filter.......................................................................................64
4.6.2 Client Filter...................................................................................................66
4.6.3 URL Filter.....................................................................................................68

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4.6.4 Remote Web-based Management ................................................................70
4.7 Tools...................................................................................................................71
4.7.1 Logs .............................................................................................................72
4.7.2 Time.............................................................................................................73
4.7.3 Change Password/User Name......................................................................74
4.7.4 Backup.........................................................................................................76
4.7.5 Restore.........................................................................................................77
4.7.6 Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................79
4.7.7 Restore to Factory Default Settings ..............................................................80
5.0 Frequently Asked Questions and other related information..................................81
6.0 Service and support.............................................................................................81
7.0 Warning and points of attention ...........................................................................81
8.0 Warranty conditions.............................................................................................82
1.0 Introduction
Congratulations with the 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 your product now on www.eminent-online.com and receive product updates!
1.1 Functions and features
A short story about the product and features
1.2 Packing contents
The following parts need to be present in the packing:
EM4568 or EM4569
Power Adapter
ADSL Splitter
Ethernet Cable
Telephone Lines
Quick Installation Guide
CD-ROM

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2.0 Back Panel Overview
ON/OFF: Power switch.
RESET: Pressing and holding it for over 8 seconds restores factory default settings.
POWER: Power receptacal. Note that using a power adapter with a different voltage
rating than the one included with the device will cause damage to the product.
LAN: For connection to LAN hubs, switches or PCs. Note: If IPTV is activated, LAN
port 1 is used for connection to a set-top box, allowing you to enjoy online videos on
your TV set while surfing Internet. In wireless router mode, LAN port 4 functions as a
WAN port for Internet connection.
DSL: RJ11 port for telephone line Follow the diagram below to connect your network
devices if you plan to use DSL uplink mode (namely, telephone line).
Note! You can use use this outside a numbered list or inside a list
3.0 Quick Setup for Internet Connection
You can log into the device web utility: either via a web browser or Setup Wizard on
the included CD-ROM.
Before configuring the device, you need to config your PC’s TCP/IP settings.
3.1 Config TCP/IP Settings on PC
If you are using Windows 7, follow steps below to config your PC’s TCP/IP settings:
a) Click the “Network” icon on your computer’s desktop, select “Properties” and then
click “Open Network and Sharing Center”.

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b) Click “Change adapter settings” on the left side of the window.
c) Right click “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”.

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d) Select” Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)"and then click “Properties”.

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e) Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically”. Click “OK” to save the configurations.
f) Click OK in the “Local Area Connection Properties” window.
3.2 Logging on to Web Manager via Web Browser
Before accessing Web utility verify the connectivity between the device and your
computer. To do so, follow steps below:
1. Click the Start icon on the bottom left corner of your computer desktop.

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2. Input “cmd” in the “Search programs and files” box and press “Enter”.
3. Enter “ping 192.168.1.1”, and press Enter. If your screen displays the following
results, it indicates your computer has been successfully connected to the device.

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Now follow steps below to log on to device web-based utility:
1. Open the IE Browser as below.
2. Input http://192.168.1.1 in the address field and press “Enter”.
3. You will come to the screen below:

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Enter “admin” in both password and user name fields. You will enter following screen:
Setup Internet Connection
We have just explained how to log on to the router above. And in this section, it
illustrates you how to setup your Internet connection quickly.
Now check whether you have the screen below, if not, please re-log on to the device.

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The device provides two access types: DSL Uplink (using telephone line) and Ethernet
Uplink (using Ethernet cable). If you are using Ethernet Uplink for Internet access,
please click on the “Advanced” button for more settings and refer to Ethernet uplink
configuration in Chapter 4.
If you are using DSL Uplink, then you need to configure below settings:
1. VPI/VCI settings
VPI/VCI values vary depending on different countries and area. The device has
integerated common VPI/VCI values of some countries and areas. So you can just
select your country and area, the VPI/VCI values (if included) for that specific area in
your country will be populated automatically. However if you don’t find the VPI/VCI
values suiting you area or your ISP uses special VPI/VCI, consult your ISP and then
enter them manually.

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2. Internet Connection Type
Internet Connection Type: PPPOE，IPOE，IPOA，PPPOA are provided. Select one
that suit yourself. Here in the example below we use the PPPOE. For methods of
configuring other types, refer to 4.3.2.
User name: Enter the user name provided by your ISP.
Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Note: This information is given by an Internet service provider when you subscribe the
DSL service. If you are not sure of it, contact your service provider for help.
After entering user name and password, click “OK” to save settings.

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When the “Connection Status” displays “Connected”, you can start surfing Internet.

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The device provides wireless feature, it is advisable to secure your wireless network
with encryption.
Use the interface below to fast secure your wireless network (Only a catchy security
key is required) or go to Advanced (click the “Advanced” tab on the upper right
corner)–Wireless--Security for more settings (Apart from the security key option, you
can select a security mode and a cipher type that best fit yourself or keep the defaults
thereof unchanged. Detailed settings for the latter option, refer to Section 4.4.2
herein).
The interface below allows you to setup a security key that allows 8-64 characters.
The security mode and cipher type is preset to WPA-PSK and TKIP+AES by default.

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Security Key: Enter a catchy phrase of 8-64 characters for authenticating on wireless
clients that try to connect to your wireless network.
For example: If you want to set the security key to 88888888, then simply enter it in
the security key field below:
The device SSID is preset to “EM4568_xxxxx or EM4569_xxxx” (xxxxxx represents
the last 6 characters in device MAC), for example “EM4568_234588 or
EM4569_234588”. You can view or change it in Wireless→ Basic section.
Now, check whether you can have “EM4568 or EM4569” on your wireless network
adapter’s scan list:
Note: The device default SSID is “EM4568_XXXXXX” where “XXXXXX” stands for the
last 6 characters in the device MAC address.
1. Click (wireless connection icon) to search for wireless networks as below:

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2. Click “EM4568 or EM4569”, select “Connect” to go to the dialogue box
below and Enter the security key: 88888888.

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Click “OK” and device will automatically connect such wireless adapter to the wireless
network in a while.
Advanced settings provide you more and powerful functionalities such as bandwidth
control, access control and port forwarding, etc. Read sections hereunder if you'd like
to know more.
4.0 Advanced Settings
On the screen below, click “Advanced”:

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4.1 Status
4.1.1 General
This section displays device's current software/hardware version, uptime and system
mode info as below
4.1.2 ADSL
This section displays ADSL version/mode, ANNEX type, ADSL connection status and
virtual circuit settings, etc as below:

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4.1.3 LAN
This section displays LAN info: MAC/IP address and subnet mask as below.
4.1.4 WAN
This section displays WAN info: Internet connection type, connection status, MAC/IP
address, gateway, primary/secondary DNS, subnet mask and uptime as below

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4.1.5 Wireless
This section displays wireless info: wireless radio status (enabled/disabled),
SSID, channel, network mode (802.11 mode), wireless security settings,
channel bandwidth, MAC address, WDS status and uptime as below
4.1.6 ADSL Traffic Statistics
This section displays number of packets sent/received on ADSL link as below.