Lanpro LP-N24 User manual

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LP-N24
b/g/n Wireless Broadband Router
USER GUIDE
LPN24_UG_ENB01W

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Copyright Statement
LanPro is the registered trademark of LanPro Inc. All the products and product names mentioned
herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright of the
whole product as integration, including its accessories and software, belongs to LanPro Inc. Without
the permission of LanPro Inc., any individual or party is not allowed to copy, plagiarize, imitate or
translate it into other languages.
All the photos and product specifications mentioned in this manual are for references only. As the
upgrade of software and hardware, there will be changes. And if there are changes, LanPro is not
responsible for informing in advance. If you want to know more about our product information,
please visit our website at www.lanpro.com

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Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................1
1.1PRODUCT FEATURES................................................. 2
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................ 3
1.3 LED INDICATOR AND PORT DESCRIPTION ............... 3
CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT INSTALLATION................................................................................................................5
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ....................................... 5
2.2 NETWORK APPLICATION PLAN .................................. 7
CHAPTER 3 HOW TO LOGIN TO THE ROUTER.................................................................................................8
3.1 HOW TO SET THE NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS ....... 8
3.2 LOGIN TO THE ROUTER .......................................... 11
CHAPTER 4 QUICK SETUP GUIDE ........................................................................................................................13
4.1 SETUP WIZARD ..................................................... 13
CHAPTER 5 ADVANCED SETTINGS......................................................................................................................16
5.1 LAN SETTINGS ...................................................... 16
5.2 WAN SETTINGS .................................................... 17
5.3 MAC ADDRESS CLONE .......................................... 19
5.4 DNS SETTINGS ....................................................... 20
CHAPTER 6 WIRELESS SETTINGS........................................................................................................................21
6.1 BASIC SETTINGS ..................................................... 21
6.2 WIRELESS SECURITY SETTINGS ............................ 22
6.3 ADVANCED SETTINGS ............................................ 26
6.4 WPS SETTINGS ..................................................... 27
6.5 WDS SETTINGS .................................................... 28
6.6 WIRELESS ACCESS CONTROL ................................ 30
6.7 CONNECTION STATUS ............................................ 31
CHAPTER 7 DHCP SERVER........................................................................................................................................32
7.1 DHCP SETTINGS ................................................... 32
7.2 DHCP LIST AND BINDING ..................................... 32
CHAPTER 8 VIRTUAL SERVER................................................................................................................................34
8.1 PORT RANGE FORWARDING ................................... 34
8.2 DMZ SETTINGS .................................................... 36
8.3 UPNP SETTINGS ................................................... 36
CHAPTER 9 TRAFFIC CONTROL.............................................................................................................................37
9.1 TRAFFIC CONTROL ................................................. 37
CHAPTER 10 SECURITY SETTINGS......................................................................................................................39
10.1 CLIENT FILTER SETTINGS .................................... 39
10.2 URL FILTER SETTINGS ........................................ 40
10.3 MAC ADDRESS FILTER ........................................ 41
10.4 PREVENT NETWORK ATTACK ................................ 41

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10.5 REMOTE WEB MANAGEMENT ............................... 42
10.6 WAN PING ......................................................... 43
CHAPTER 11 ROUTING SETTINGS.......................................................................................................................44
11.1 ROUTING TABLE .................................................. 44
CHAPTER 12 SYSTEM TOOLS..................................................................................................................................45
12.1 TIME SETTINGS ................................................... 45
12.2 DDNS ................................................................ 45
12.3 BACKUP/RESTORE SETTINGS .............................. 47
12.4 RESTORE TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING ............ 49
12.5 UPGRADE FIRMWARE ........................................... 50
12.6 REBOOT THE ROUTER .......................................... 50
12.7 PASSWORD CHANGE ............................................ 50
12.8 SYSLOG ............................................................... 52
12.9 LOGOUT .............................................................. 53
APPENDIX 1 GLOSSARY............................................................................................................................................54
APPENDIX 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.......................................................................................................55

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Lanpro LP-N24 Wireless Broadband Router!
The LP-N24 utilizes the latest IEEE802.11n standard with its wireless transmitting distance of up to
6 times and transmitting rate 3 times faster than wireless G-products. It complies perfectly
backwards with 802.11b/g standards and includes Router, Wireless AP, 4-port switch, and firewall in
one equipment. WMM enables you a comfortable journey in audio and video streaming and on-line
games. It supports WDS (Wireless Distribution System) function for repeating and amplifying the
signals to extend the wireless network coverage. Besides, you can shut broadcast SSID manually. It
supports PBC and PIN encryption methods, IP address/Port/MAC address/Website filtering to protect
your network against malicious attack.
It supports broadband control function to distribute downloading rates for each member. “Setup
Wizard” was designed for less IT-savvy people to install the device easily and share the Internet
quickly.

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1.1 Product Features
zIncludes router, wireless access point, four-port switch and firewall in one
z“Setup Wizard” enables you to connect Internet without entering administration interface
zComplies with the latest IEEE802.11n standard and IEEE802.11 b/g standards
zIncreases 6 times coverage distance than 802.11g standard and reduces the dead spots in
the coverage area
zSupports transmitting rate 3 times than wireless G-products
zSupports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA&WPA2 encryption methods
zSupports RTS/CTS protocol and data partitioning function
zProvides one 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation Ethernet WAN port
zProvides four 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation Ethernet LAN ports
zSupports xDSL/Cable MODEM, static and dynamic IP in community networking
zSupports MAC address/ IP address/ URL filtering
zSupports remote Web management and simple Web upgrading method
zSupports wireless Roaming technology for high-efficient wireless connections
zSupports SSID stealth mode and access control based over MAC address (up to 30 entries)
zSupports Auto MDI/MDIX
zProvides syslog to record the status of the router
zSupports auto negotiation/manual mode for 802.11b/802.11g
zSupports UPnP and DDNS
zSupports Firefox1.0, IE5.5 or above
zSupports LAN access control to the Internet
zSupports SNTP
zSupports virtual server, DMZ host
zSupports WDS wireless network extension
zSupports broadband control function
zNon-Detachable antenna.

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1.2 Package Contents
Please unpack the box and check the following items:
¾One LP-N24 Wireless Broadband Router
¾One Quick Installation Guide
¾One Power Adapter
¾One CD-ROM
If any of listed items are missing or damaged, please contact the LanPro reseller from whom you
purchased for replacement immediately.
1.3 LED Indicator and Port Description
Front Panel and LED Indicator Show
LED indicator description on front panel :( from L to R)
¾POWER
When turns green, Always ON indicates the power connects well.
¾SYS
When turns green, blinking indicates the system runs well.
¾WPS
When blinking, it indicates the device is negotiating with client in WPS mode.
¾WLAN
Wireless signal LED indicator. When turns green, blinking indicates the wireless function is
enabled.
¾LAN (4,3,2,1)
Wired local network LED indicator. Always ON indicates it is connected with Ethernet device;
blinking indicates the device is transmitting and/or receiving data.
¾WAN
Wide area network indicator. Always ON indicates it is connected with Ethernet device; blinking
indicates the device is transmitting and/or receiving data.

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Back Panel Show:
Rear Panel :( From L to R)
¾POWER
The jack is for power adapter connection. Please use the included 9V DC power adapter.
¾WAN
A 100Mbps Ethernet port can be connected with MODEM, Switch, Router and other Ethernet
device for Internet connecting to DSL MODEM, Cable MODEM and ISP.
¾LAN (1, 2, 3, 4)
4 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports can be connected with Ethernet switch, Ethernet router and NIC
card.
¾RESET
The system reset button. Press this button for 7 seconds, the settings configured in this device
will be deleted and it will restore the settings to the default one.
¾WPS
Press it for 1 second, the WPS feature will be enabled and WPS indicator will be shown
blinking.

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Chapter 2 Product Installation
2.1 Hardware Installation
After you unpack the box, please follow the steps below to connect. For better wireless performance,
please put the device in the middle of wireless coverage area.
1. Please use the included power adapter to power on the Router. IMPORTANT: Use of a different
power adapter could cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
2. Please connect the LAN port of the Router to the network adapter of your computer with a cable.

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3. Please connect your broadband line provided by your ISP to the WAN port.
4. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, double click the “Setup” icon and follow the
instructions to complete the installation. Or you can enter the Router’s Web page to configure it.
(More details please refer to Chapter 3.)

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2.2 Network Application Plan
Usually wireless LAN Network is deployed in a planned environment where each access point is
located in a steady place with certain wireless coverage area for communication service. Generally
speaking, it is in the center of the area to reduce “dead spot”.

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Chapter 3 How to Login to the Router
The chapter mainly presents how to enter the Router’s Web page. After you have finished the
hardware installation, the following steps will assist you to set the network configurations for you
computer.
3.1 How to Set the Network Configurations
1. On your computer desktop right click “My Network Places” and select “Properties”.

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2. Right click “Local Area Network Connection” and select “Properties”.
3. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click “Properties”.

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4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”. Click
“OK” to save the configurations.
Or select “Use the following IP address” and enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway as
follows:
IP Address: 192.168.0.XXX: (XXX is a number from 2~254)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.0.1
Certainly you need to input the DNS server address provided by your ISP. Otherwise, you can use the
Router’s default gateway as the DNS proxy server. Click “OK” to save the configurations.

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3.2 Login to the Router
1. To access the Router’s Web-based interface, launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer or
Firefox and enter the Router’s default IP address, http://192.168.0.1. Press “Enter”.

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2. Input the “admin” in both User Name and Password. Click “OK”.
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Dynamic IP (Via DHCP)
If your connection mode is Dynamic IP, it means your IP address keeps changing every time you
connect. You do not need to enter the information like other modes. Click “Next” and “Save” to finish
the settings.
Static IP
In this screen, fill the network address information from your ISP in the IP Address, Subnet Mask,
Gateway and Primary DNS server fields and click “Next”.
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ISP provides the following TCP/IP parameters as follows:
IP Address: 192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
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Click “Next + Apply” to complete the setup wizard. The Router will record the settings you made. To
activate the settings, it is recommended to select “Reboot the Router” from “System Tool” of the left
menu. It is rebooting now, please wait for a few minutes and DO NOT power off it.
Click the “System Status” in the left menu of the Web-based Utility to find out the current network
and system information. If the “Connection Status” is “Connected”, Congratulations you on
completing the Router’s basic settings. You are on the Internet now. If you want to configure more,
please proceed to the following explanations for Advanced Settings.

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