Encore ENHWI-1AN4 User manual

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Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ fromthat depicted herein.
All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective holders.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REVISION HISTORY..............................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................5
FEATURES ..............................................................................................................5
SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................6
PACKAGE CONTENTS .............................................................................................7
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................7
LEDS INDICATION &CONNECTORS OF WIRELESS ROUTER ...................................7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION .................................................................................8
PC NETWORK TCP/IP SETTING .......................................................................9
WINDOWS 95/98/ME.............................................................................................9
WINDOWS 2000.....................................................................................................9
WINDOWS XP/VISTA /7 .....................................................................................10
CONFIGURATION............................................................................................... 11
LOGIN TO THE WLAN ROUTER THROUGH WIRELESS LAN .................................12
LOGIN TO THE WLAN ROUTER............................................................................12
USING THE WEB BROWSER..................................................................................12
SETUP WIZARD ....................................................................................................12
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION................................................................................22
WAN ...................................................................................................................22
Connection Type.............................................................................................22
Dynamic DNS.................................................................................................28
WIRELESS ............................................................................................................29
Basic...............................................................................................................29
Security...........................................................................................................30
Advanced........................................................................................................33
Wi-Fi Protected Setup ....................................................................................34
LAN ....................................................................................................................35

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Basic...............................................................................................................35
DHCP.............................................................................................................35
ROUTING..............................................................................................................36
Static...............................................................................................................36
Dynamic .........................................................................................................37
Routing Table .................................................................................................37
ACCESS CONTROL ...............................................................................................38
Filters.............................................................................................................38
Virtual Server .................................................................................................44
Special AP......................................................................................................45
DMZ ...............................................................................................................46
Firewall Rule..................................................................................................47
SYSTEM ...............................................................................................................49
Password........................................................................................................49
Time................................................................................................................50
Device Information.........................................................................................51
Log .................................................................................................................52
Log Setting .....................................................................................................53
Statistic...........................................................................................................54
Restart............................................................................................................55
Firmware........................................................................................................56
Configuration.................................................................................................57
UPnP..............................................................................................................58
Ping Test.........................................................................................................59
Remote Management......................................................................................60
SETTING THE ENHWI-1AN4 AS AN ACCESS POINT. ............................................61
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product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.
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FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class C 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
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment 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 equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
about eight inches (20cm) between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter. IEEE802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the USA is
firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.

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Notice:
Changes or modifications to the equipment, which are not approved by the party
responsible for compliance, could affect the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Company has an on-going policy of upgrading its products and it may be possible that
information in this document is not up-to-date. Please check with your local distributors
for the latest information.
Revision History
Revision History
V1.0 1st release

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Introduction
The ENHWI-1AN4 Wireless N150 Router complies with IEEE 802.11n, and provides faster
and farther range than 802.11g while being backward compatible with 802.11g and
802.11b mode. This router uses advanced broadband router chipset and wireless LAN
chipset solution to let you enjoy high-speed Wired and Wireless connection. Simply
connect this device to a Cable or DSL modem and then you can share your high-speed
Internet access with multiple PCs at your home with or without wires. It creates a secure
Wired and Wireless network for you to share photos, files, video, music, printer and
network storage. ENHWI-1AN4 provides maximum transfer rate up to 150Mbps and
supports WEP, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x high-level WLAN security features that guarantee the
best security for users.
Features
Up to 150 Mbps data transfer rates
Backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g
Built-in 4 port 10/100 Ethernet switch with auto speed sensing
Supports Access Point
Supports NAT, DHCP Server/Client
Supports VPN pass through - IPSec, PPTP, L2TP
Supports Virtual Server / Port Trigger
Supports Virtual DMZ Host, DDNS, UPnP
Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x Authentication Encryption
Supports WPS software PBC/PIN
Supports MAC Filter, IP Filter, URL/Domain Blocking, Protocol Filter
Supports Auto-crossover (MDI/MDI-X) function
Supports software upgrade through Web
Friendly web-based GUI Configuration and Management

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Specifications
Data Transfer Rates
150Mbps (802.11n mode)
54Mbps (802.11g mode)
11Mbps (802.11b mode)
Standard
IEEE 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n (Wireless)
IEEE 802.3,
IEEE 802.3u,
IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Flow Control (Wired)
Operating Radius 100m Indoor, 300m Outdoor
Internet Access Connect to Broadband (Cable or xDSL) modem or
Ethernet backbone for Internet Surfing
WAN Connection Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP
IP Management
NAT (Network Address Translation)
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server/Client
Support VPN pass through – IPSec, PPTP, L2TP
Support Virtual server / Port Trigger
Support Virtual DMZ host
Support Dynamic DNS
Support UPnP (Internet Gateway Device)
Security
Support 64/128-bit WEP Data Encryption
Support WPA, WPA2 (802.11i) security
Support WPS software PBC/PIN
Support MAC ACL (MAC Access Control List)
Support PAP / CHAP / MS-CHAP / MS-CHAPv2 authentication
Support 802.1x RADIUS Server
Firewall
Support MAC filter
Support IP filter
Support URL/Domain Blocking
Support Protocol Filter
Management
Web-based GUI Configuration / Management
Web Remote Login from WAN
Software Upgrade through Web
Support NTP update
Support System Log
Support Configuration setting Backup/Restore/Reset to Default
Interface
LAN x 4, WAN x 1
LED Indicators
POWER, STATUS, LAN x 4, WAN x 1, WLAN x 1
Antenna
One 2dBi Dipole Antenna
Wireless Frequency
2.4000~2.4835GHz
Output Power
15 dBm
Receiver Sensitivity
IEEE 802.11b : -88 dBm (Typical),
IEEE 802.11g : -70dBm (Typical)
IEEE 802.11n: 20Mhz -68dBm ; 40Mhz -65dBm (Typical)
Transmit Output Power
11b : 18±1 dBm, 11g : 15±1 dBm , 11n : 15±1 dBm
Power
DC 9V 0.5A
Dimensions (approx.)
14.5 x 9.6 x 2.6 cm (W x L x H)
Net Weight (approx.)
152.1 g

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Operating Temperature
0°C ~ 40°C
Humidity
5 % ~ 95 % (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature
0°C ~ 70°C
Supported OS
Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Win7, Mac and Linux
Regulations
FCC, CE
Package Contents
One ENHWI-1AN4 Wireless N150 Router
One 2dBi Dipole Antenna
One External Power Adapter
One CD-ROM with User’s Manual
One RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
One type-A to type-C plug converter
System Requirements
Computers with an installed Ethernet adapter.
Valid Internet Access account and Ethernet based DSL or Cable modem.
10/100Base-T Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector.
TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.
System with Windows Internet Explorer 7 or later,
or Mozilla Firefox 3 or later.
LEDs Indication & Connectors of Wireless Router
Front Panel LEDs Indication
LED Light Status Description
PWR On Wireless Router is powered on.
Off Wireless Router is powered off.
WLAN Slow Blinking WLAN is successfully connected.

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Blinking Data is being sent or received.
WAN On WAN port is successfully connected
Blinking Data is being sent or received.
LAN
(1, 2, 3, 4)
On LAN port is successfully connected.
Blinking Data is being sent or received.
Back Panel Connectors
Button/Port Description
Reset Reset configurations to default. You would use the reset button only wh
en
a program error has caused your Wireless AP router to hang. Press the
button and hold after 6 seconds.
LAN
(1x, 2x, 3x, 4x)
Ethernet RJ-45 connector, connect to PC with a RJ-45 Ethernet cable.
WAN Ethernet RJ-45 connector, connect to WAN access devic
e, such as the
Cable modem or ADSL modem.
DC-9V Power connector, connect to the power adapter (DC-
9V) packaged with
the AP router.
Installation Instruction
1) Power off the DSL or Cable modem.
2) Connect computer to the LAN port on the ENHWI-1AN4 Router with Ethernet
cable.
3) Connect the DSLor Cable modem to the WAN port on the ENHWI-1AN4 Router
with Ethernet cable.
4) Power on the DSL or Cable modem first, and then connect power adapter to the
power jack on the rear panel of ENHWI-1AN4 Router and plug the power cable
into an outlet.
5) Check LEDs.

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a) Once power on the ENHWI-1AN4 Router, Power LED should be on.
b) LAN LED should be on for each active LAN connection.
c) The WAN LED should be on when the DSL or Cable modem is
connected.
PC Network TCP/IP Setting
The network TCP/IP settings differ based on the computer’s operating system
(Win95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista) and are as follows.
Windows 95/98/ME
1. Click on the “Network neighborhood” icon found on the desktop.
2. Click the right mouse button and a context menu will be show.
3. Select “Properties” to enter the TCP/IP setting screen.
4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” on the “IP address” field.
Windows 2000
Double click on the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. When “My Computer” window
opens, selects “Control Panel” and then opens the “Network dialup connection” applet.

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Double click on the “Local area network connection” icon. Select “Properties” to enter the
TCP/IP setting window.
1. In the “Local area network status” window, click on “Properties.”
2. In the “Local area network connection” window, first select TCP/IP setting and then
select “Properties.”
3. Set both “IP address” and “DNS” to Automatic configuration.
Windows XP / Vista / 7
Point the cursor and click the right button on the “My Network Place” icon.
Select “properties” to enter the TCP/IP setting window.

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1. Set “IP address” to “Obtain an IP address automatically.”
2. Set “DNS” to “Obtain DNS server address automatically.”
Configuration
First make sure that the network connections are functioning normally.
This WLAN Router can be configured using web browser.

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Login to the WLAN Router through Wireless LAN
Before configuring the WLAN Router through WLAN, make sure that the SSID, Channel
and the Security is set properly.
The default setting of the WLAN Router that you will use:
SSID: default
Channel: 11
802.11 Mode: 802.11b/g/n mixed mode
Channel bandwidth: 20/40MHz
Security: Disable
Login to the WLAN Router
Before you configure this device, note that when the WLAN Router, make sure the host PC
must be set on the IP subnet that can be accessed by the xDSL/Cable modem. For
example, when the default network address of the xDSL/Cable modem Ethernet interface
is 192.168.10.x, then the host PC should be set at 192.168.10.xxx (where xxx is a number
between 2 and 254), and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
Using the Web Browser
1. Open the Internet browser.
2. Enter IP address http://192.168.10.1 (the factory-default IP address setting) to the
URL web address location.
3. When the following dialog box appears, enter the user name and password to login
to the main configuration window, the default username and password is “admin”.
Setup Wizard
Setup wizard is provided as part of the web configuration utility. User can simply follow the
step-by-step process to get the wireless Router configuration ready to run in 6 easy steps
by clicking on the “Wizard” button on the function menu. The following screen will appear.

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Please click “Next” to continue.
Step 1: Set your new password
Setting the new admin password of the WLAN Router. Please click “Next” to continue.
Step 2: Choose time zone
Select the time zone from the drop down list. Please click “Next” to continue.

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Step 3: Set LAN connection and DHCP server
Set user’s IP address and mask. The default IP is 192.168.10.1. If the user chooses to
enable DHCP, please click “Enable”. DHCP enabled is able to automatically assign IP
addresses. Please assign the range of IP addresses in the fields of “Range start” and
“Range end”. Please click “Next” to continue.
Step 4: Set Internet connection
The WLAN Router will attempt to auto detect your Internet Connection.

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Obtain IP automatically (DHCP client):
If the user has enabled DHCP server, choose "Obtain IP automatically (DHCP client)" to
have the WLAN Router assign IP addresses automatically.
Fixed IP Address:

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If the Internet Service Provider (ISP) assigns a fixed IP address, choose this option and
enter the assigned WAN IPAddress, WAN Subnet Mask, WAN Gateway Address and
DNS Server Addresses for the WLAN Router.
PPPoE to obtain IP automatically:

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If connected to the Internet using a PPPoE (Dial-up xDSL) connection, and the ISP
provides a User Name and Password, then choose this option and enter the required
information.
PPPoE with a fixed IP address:
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provides a User Name, Password and a Fixed IP Address, choose this option and enter
the required information.
PPTP:
If connected to the Internet using a PPTP xDSL connection, enter your IP, Subnet Mask,
Gateway, Server IP, PPTP Account and PPTP Password.
L2TP:

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If connected to the Internet using a L2TP (Dial-up xDSL) connection and the ISP provide a
Server IP, Account and Password information, choose this option and enter the required
information.