MSI RG70A - Wireless-N 2T2R Broadband Router User manual

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RG70A
Wireless Broadband 11n router
(IEEE 802.11 b/g/n)
User Manual
Version: 1.0

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................4
2KEY FEATURES..........................................................................................................................5
3PACKAGE CONTENTS..............................................................................................................6
4PRODUCT LAYOUT...................................................................................................................7
5NETWORK + SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................9
6RG70A PLACEMENT.................................................................................................................9
7SETUP LAN, WAN.....................................................................................................................10
8PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP (WINDOWS XP)............................................................11
9BRING UP RG70A .....................................................................................................................13
10 SMART WIZARD ......................................................................................................................13
11 INITIAL SETUP RG70A ...........................................................................................................24
12 APROUTER MODE...................................................................................................................26
13 REPEATER MODE....................................................................................................................81
APPENDIXA – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT..................................................................97
APPENDIX B – IC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT .....................................................................98

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Revision History
Version Date Notes
1.0 November 18, 2008 Modified from existing UM.

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1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of RG70A Wireless Network Broadband
Router. RG70A is compliant with draft 802.11n v2.0 up to 6 times faster than
standard 802.11g based routers while still being compatible with 802.11g &
802.11b gadgets. RG70A is not only a Wireless Access Point, but also doubles
as a 4-port full-duplex Switch that connects your wired-Ethernet devices together
at incredible speeds.
At 300 Mbps wireless transmission rate, Access Point built into the Router
uses advanced MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) technology to transmit multiple
steams of data in a single wireless channel giving you seamless access to
multimedia content. Robust RF signal travels farther, eliminates dead spots and
extends network range. For data protection and privacy, RG70A encodes all
wireless transmissions with WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption.
With inbuilt DHCP Server & powerful SPI firewall RG70A protects your
computers against intruders and most known Internet attacks but provides safe
VPN pass-through. With incredible speed and QoS function of 802.11n, (draft2.0)
RG70A is ideal for media-centric applications like streaming video, gaming, and
VoIP telephony to run multiple media-intense data streams through the network
at the same time, with no degradation in performance.

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2 Key Features
Features Advantages
Incredible Data Rate up to 300Mbps** Heavy data payloads such as
MPEG video streaming
IEEE 802.11n Compliant and
backward compatible with 802.11b/g
Fully Interoperable with IEEE
802.11b / IEEE 802.11g compliant
devices with legacy protection
Four 10/100 Mbps Fast Switch Ports
(Auto-Crossover)
Scalability, extend your network.
Firewall supports, DMZ, MAC Filter, IP
Filter, URL Filter, ICMP Blocking, SPI,
Port Mapping, Port Forwarding, Port
Trigger
Avoids the attacks of Hackers or
Viruses from Internet
Support 802.1x Authenticator, 802.11i
(WPA/WPA2, AES), VPN pass-through
Provide mutual authentication
(Client and dynamic encryption
keys to enhance security
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Make wireless AP and Bridge mode
simultaneously as a wireless
repeater
** Theoretical wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard of 802.11a, b, g, n chipset used. Actual
throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual throughput rate.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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3 Package Contents
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below
are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must
be shipped back in its original package.
1. 802.11n SOHO Router
2. 100V~240V Power Adapter
3. 2dBi 2.4GHz SMA Upgradable Antennas x 2 pcs
4. Quick Install Guide
5. CD (User’s Manual)

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4 Product Layout

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LED Description
POWER Lights up when powered ON. Blinks on
TEST/RESET
WLAN Lights up in BLUE when WLAN is enabled.
Blinks on traffic
LAN Port 1 ~ 4 Blinks on traffic for the active LAN PORT
ITEM Description
Reset Click this button to restart the system, or
Press this button and hold for 10 seconds
to restore the factory default configuration
of the system.
WPS Click this button to start WPS function.
DC IN Power connector, connects to DC 12V
Power Adapter
LAN Local Area Network (LAN) ports 1 to 4
WAN Wide Area Network(WAN) port

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5 Network + System Requirements
To begin using the RG70A, make sure you meet the following as minimum
requirements:
hPC/Notebook.
hOperating System – Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000/VISTA
h1 Free Ethernet port.
hWiFi card/USB dongle (802.11b/g/n) – optional.
hExternal xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45).
hPC with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera etc.)
hFew Ethernet compatible CAT5 cables.
6 RG70A Placement
You can place RG70A on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it on a
wall. For optimal performance, place your Wireless Broadband Router in the
center of your office (or your home) in a location that is away from any potential
source of interference, such as a metal wall or microwave oven. This location
must be close to a power connection and your ADSL/Cable modem. If the
antennas are not positioned correctly, performance loss can occur.

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7 Setup LAN, WAN
LAN connection:
Connect Ethernet cable between your PC/Notebook LAN port
& one of the 4 available LAN ports on RG70A.
WAN connection:
Connect Ethernet cable between WAN ports of your
ADSL/CABLE modem & INTERNET port of RG70A. Make
sure your ADSL/CABLE modem is working well. Contact your
ISP if you have any questions.

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8 PC Network Adapter setup (Windows XP)
•Enter [Start Menu] Æselect [Control panel] Æselect [Network].
•Select [Local Area Connection]) icon=>select [properties]

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•Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] =>Click [Properties].
•Select the [General] tab.
a. RG70A supports [DHCP] function, please select both [Obtain an IP address
automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].

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9 Bring up RG70A
Connect the supplied power-adapter to the power inlet port and connect it to a
wall outlet. Then, RG70A automatically enters the self-test phase. During self-test
phase, Power LED will blink briefly, and then will be lit continuously to indicate
that this product is in normal operation.
10 Smart Wizard
CHECK
•Internet connection should be setup & ready to use (ADSL or cable modem).
•Modem must provide RJ45 port to connect with RG70A.
•Microsoft Windows compatible PC/Notebook with UPnP enabled network
adapter
•CAT 5 network cable(s), RJ45 port on PC/Notebook.
STEP 1
Connect RG70A WAN port & your modem WAN port with RJ45 cable.
STEP 2
Power up RG70A.POWER led on front panel lights up & remains stable.
STEP 3
Connect RG70A LAN port & PC/Notebook RJ45 port with network cable.
STEP4
Insert the RG70A CD into your DVD/CD drive and SMART WIZARD should
run automatically with a few seconds. If not, please open Windows Explorer
and find the root directory of CD.

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Double click on Wizard.exe icon to run it.
Click Setup Wizard to setup your RG70A router.
Click User Manual to launch smart wizard user manual.
Click Adobe Reader to setup Adobe Acrobat reader on your PC/Notebook.
Click EXIT anytime you want to abort.

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Click <Next> to proceed. Click <Exit> to abort.

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RG70A should be setup as depicted above.
Make sure your DSL/CABLE modem is setup and working. Else take the help
of your internet service provider.
Click <Next> to proceed.

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Check the MODEM and RG70A connection. It should be as shown below.
Check power connection for modem as well as RG70A.
Make sure antenna is connected to rear panel of RG70A.
Click <Next> to proceed.

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Notice the LED that should be light up at this stage. If not, check your
procedures again.
Click <Next> to configure WAN & Wireless settings.

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User name and password are admin/admin. Click <OK>. Your default
browser will connect to RG70A Web Server http://192.168.0.1 .

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Click <Next> to enter mode selection.
Select the mode that RG70A is going to be and set its configurations. AP Repeater
mode does not enable WAN interface, Setup Wizard will skip WAN Configuration.
Click <Next> to automatically detect your Internet Network settings.
You could choose your service type or select Others to setup WAN
configurations manually.