Rosewill RNX-N150RT User manual

Wireless Router RNX-N150RT
User Manual
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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 communications. 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.
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.
a) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV
INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT.
SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only
Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
Limited to local law, only CH1-CH11 can be used in united state and the function of select country
code was disabled
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
National restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries(and other countries following
the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
France
Outdoor use limited to 10
mWe.i.r.p. within the band
2454-2483.5 MHz
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
band hasbeen ongoing in recent years to allow current
relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
Italy None If used outside of own premises,general authorization is
required
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within aradius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications

Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.

CONTENTS
Package Contents..................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................2
1.1 Overview of the router.........................................................................................................2
1.2 Main Features .....................................................................................................................3
1.3 Panel Layout .......................................................................................................................3
1.3.1 The Front Panel......................................................................................................3
1.3.2 The Rear Panel ......................................................................................................4
Chapter 2. Connecting the router ......................................................................................................5
2.1 System Requirements.........................................................................................................5
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ..............................................................................5
2.3 Connecting the router .........................................................................................................5
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide...................................................................................................9
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration ..........................................................................................................9
3.2 Quick Installation Guide ....................................................................................................11
3.2.1 Configuration for Client Router Mode.................................................................. 12
3.2.2 Configuration for Router Mode ............................................................................ 16
3.2.3 Configuration for Multi-SSID................................................................................ 19
3.2.4 Configuration for Repeater Mode ........................................................................ 20
3.2.5 Configuration for Bridge with AP Mode ............................................................... 24
3.2.6 Configuration for Client Mode.............................................................................. 27
Chapter 4. Configuring the router................................................................................................... 31
4.1 Login ................................................................................................................................ 31
4.2 Status ............................................................................................................................... 31
4.3 Quick Setup...................................................................................................................... 32
4.4 Operation Mode ............................................................................................................... 32
4.5 WPS ................................................................................................................................. 33
4.6 Network............................................................................................................................ 36
4.6.1 LAN...................................................................................................................... 36
4.6.2 WAN..................................................................................................................... 37
4.6.3 MAC Clone .......................................................................................................... 46
4.7 Wireless ........................................................................................................................... 46
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4.7.1 Wireless Settings................................................................................................. 47
4.7.2 Wireless Security................................................................................................. 62
4.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ........................................................................................ 64
4.7.4 Wireless Advanced .............................................................................................. 66
4.7.5 Wireless Statistics................................................................................................ 68
4.8 DHCP............................................................................................................................... 68
4.8.1 DHCP Settings..................................................................................................... 69
4.8.2 DHCP Clients List ................................................................................................ 70
4.8.3 Address Reservation ........................................................................................... 70
4.9 NAT .................................................................................................................................. 71
4.10 Forwarding ....................................................................................................................... 72
4.10.1 Virtual Servers ..................................................................................................... 72
4.10.2 Port Triggering ..................................................................................................... 74
4.10.3 DMZ..................................................................................................................... 76
4.10.4 UPnP ................................................................................................................... 76
4.11 Security ............................................................................................................................ 77
4.11.1 Basic Security...................................................................................................... 77
4.11.2 Advanced Security............................................................................................... 79
4.11.3 Local Management .............................................................................................. 80
4.11.4 Remote Management.......................................................................................... 81
4.12 Parental Control ............................................................................................................... 82
4.13 Access Control................................................................................................................. 85
4.13.1 Rule ..................................................................................................................... 85
4.13.2 Host ..................................................................................................................... 87
4.13.3 Target................................................................................................................... 89
4.13.4 Schedule.............................................................................................................. 91
4.14 Advanced Routing............................................................................................................ 93
4.14.1 Static Routing List................................................................................................ 93
4.14.2 System Routing Table.......................................................................................... 94
4.15 Bandwidth Control............................................................................................................ 95
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4.15.1 Control Settings ................................................................................................... 95
4.15.2 Rules List............................................................................................................. 96
4.16 IP& MAC Binding ............................................................................................................. 97
4.16.1 Binding Settings................................................................................................... 97
4.16.2 ARP List............................................................................................................... 99
4.17 Dynamic DNS................................................................................................................. 100
4.17.1 No-IP.com DDNS............................................................................................... 100
4.17.2 Dyndns.org DDNS ............................................................................................. 101
4.17.3 Comexe.cn DDNS ............................................................................................. 101
4.18 System Tools.................................................................................................................. 102
4.18.1 Time Settings..................................................................................................... 103
4.18.2 Diagnostic.......................................................................................................... 104
4.18.3 Firmware Upgrade............................................................................................. 105
4.18.4 Factory Defaults................................................................................................. 106
4.18.5 Backup & Restore.............................................................................................. 107
4.18.6 Reboot ............................................................................................................... 107
4.18.7 Password........................................................................................................... 108
4.18.8 System log......................................................................................................... 108
4.18.9 Statistics..............................................................................................................110
Appendix A: FAQ ...............................................................................................................................113
Appendix B: Configuring the PC .....................................................................................................118
Appendix C: Specifications ............................................................................................................. 121
Appendix D: Glossary ...................................................................................................................... 122

Wireless Router RNX-N150RT User Manual
Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
RNX-N150RT 150Mbps Wireless N Router
Power Adapter for RNX-N150RT 150Mbps Wireless N Router
Quick Installation Guide
Resource CD for RNX-N150RT 150Mbps Wireless N Router, including:
This Guide
Other Helpful Information
Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact with your distributor.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the RNX-N150RT 150Mbps Wireless N Router.
1.1 Overview of the router
The RNX-N150RT 150Mbps Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and
Wireless AP. The 150Mbps Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully
meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher
networking performance.
Incredible
The RNX-N150RT 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides up to 150Mbps wireless connection with other
802.11n wireless clients. The speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time,
which ensures your network stable and smooth. It is compatible with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE
802.11b products.
Multiple Security Protections
With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN
64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK), as well as
advanced Firewall protections, the RNX-N150RT 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides complete
data privacy.
Flexible Access
The RNX-N150RT 150Mbps Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that parents or
network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It also supports
Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and
monitor the network in real time with the remote management function.
Simple Installation
Since the router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to
manage. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in
this user guide. Before installing the router, please look through this guide to know all the router’s
functions.
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1.2 Main Features
Make use of IEEE 802.11nwireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to
150Mbps.
One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four 10/100MAuto-NegotiationRJ45 LAN
ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.
Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security.
Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet
access.
Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.
Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.
Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet.
Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.
Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.
Supports Stateful Packet Inspection.
Supports VPN Passthrough.
Supports Parental Control and Access Control.
Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control
List).
Supports Flow Statistics.
Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.
1.3 Panel Layout
1.3.1 The Front Panel
Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch
The router’s LEDs and the WPS/Reset Button are located on the front panel (View from left to
right).
Name Status Indication
Off Power is off.
PWR On Power is on.
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Off The router has a system error.
On The router is working properly.
SYS
Flashing The router is initializing.
Off The Wireless function is disabled.
WLAN Flashing The Wireless function is enabled.
Off There is no device linked to the corresponding port.
On There is a device linked to the corresponding port but
there is no activity.
WAN,
1,2,3,4 (LAN)
Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port.
On
A wireless device has been successfully added to the
network by WPS function. The LED will keep on for about
5 minutes.
Slow Flash A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS
function. This process will last for about 2 minutes.
WPS
Quick Flash A wireless device failed to be added to the network by
WPS function.
Table 1-1 The LEDs Description
Note:
1. After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep
on for about 5 minutes and then turn off.
2. When press and hold the WPS/Reset Button for more than 5 seconds, you will reset the
router.
1.3.2 The Rear Panel
Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch
The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).
POWER: The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the
power adapter provided with this RNX-N150RT 150Mbps Wireless N Router.
WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.
1,2,3,4 (LAN): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PC(s).
Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data.
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Chapter 2. Connecting the router
2.1 System Requirements
Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45
connectors
TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC
Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later
If the device is configured to Client Router mode, you also need Wireless Internet Access
Service (WISP)
If the device is configured to Router mode, you also need Broadband Internet Access Service
(DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the router is
connected directly to the Ethernet or the router works on the Client Router mode.)
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements
Place the router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent
Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)
Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the router
Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃(32℉~104℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
2.3 Connecting the router
To connect the router, please follow the steps below:
1) Locate an optimum location for the router. The best place is usually at the center of your
wireless network. The place must accord with the Installation Environment Requirements.
2) Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.
After finishing the steps above, please choose the operation mode you need and carry out the
corresponding steps. There are five operation mode supported by this router: Client Router,
Router, Multi-SSID, Repeater, Bridge with AP and Client.
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a) Client Router Mode
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the RNX-N150RT in Client Router mode
1. Connect the notebook/PC to the LAN port of RNX-N150RT router with an Ethernet cable.
2. Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER jack of the router, and the other
end to a standard electrical wall socket.
3. Press the ON/OFF button of the router.
b) Router Mode
Figure 2-2 Hardware Installation of the RNX-N150RT in Router mode
1. Connect the PC(s)/Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on the router.
2. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the INTERNET port on the router.
3. Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER jack of the router, and the other
end to a standard electrical wall socket.
4. Press the ON/OFF button of the router.
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c) Multi-SSID Mode
Figure 2-3 Hardware Installation of the RNX-N150RT in Multi-SSID mode
1. Connect the Switch to the LAN Ports of the router.
2. Connect the PC’s to the LAN ports of the Switch.
3. Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER jack of the router, and the other
end to a standard electrical wall socket.
4. Press the ON/OFF button of the router.
d) Repeater Mode (Range Extender)
Figure 2-4 Hardware Installation of the RNX-N150RT in Repeater mode
1. Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER jack of the router, and the other
end to a standard electrical wall socket.
2. Press the ON/OFF button of the router.
Note:
It is recommended that you connect a PC/notebook to the LAN port of the router with an Ethernet
cable, and then login the router from the PC/notebook to set the router in Repeater mode.
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e) Bridge with AP Mode
Figure 2-5 Hardware Installation of the RNX-N150RT in Bridge with AP mode
1. Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER jack of the router, and the other
end to a standard electrical wall socket.
2. Press the ON/OFF button of the router.
Note:
It is recommended that you connect a PC/notebook to the LAN port of the router with an Ethernet
cable, and then login the router from the PC/notebook to set the router in Bridge with AP mode.
f) Client Mode
Figure 2-6 Hardware Installation of the RNX-N150RT in Client mode
1. Connect the PC to the LAN port of RNX-N150RT router with an Ethernet cable.
2. Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the POWER jack of the router, and the other
end to a standard electrical wall socket.
3. Press the ON/OFF button of the router.
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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your RNX-N150RT 150Mbps
Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration
The default IP address of the RNX-N150RT 150Mbps Wireless N Router is 192.168.1.1.And the
default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this guide,
we use all the default values for description.
Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the router. And then you can configure the IP address for
your PC in the following two ways.
Configure the IP address manually
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this,
please refer to Appendix B: Configuring the PC.
2) Configure the network parameters. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number
from 2 to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The router's
default IP address).
Obtain an IP address automatically
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC.
If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: Configuring the
PC.
2) Then the built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the PC.
Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection
between your PC and the router. The following example is in Windows 2000 OS.
Open a command prompt, and typing 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter.
If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC
and the router has been established well.
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Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command
If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC
and the router is failed.
Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command
Please check the connection following these steps:
1. Is the connection between your PC and the router correct?
Note:
The1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the router and LEDs on your PC's adapter
should be lit.
2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?
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Note:
If the router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of
192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. Please keep in mind that if this is the second layer of your network
(eg. Cable RNX-N150RT's WAN port plug into another router's LAN port, you may need to
manually adjust the default IP for RNX-N150RT to avoid IP address conflict. Eg. Your current
router's IP is already 192.168.1.1, then you will need to change to 192.168.x.1; X can be any
number from 2~254.)
3.2 Quick Installation Guide
With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the RNX-N150RT 150Mbps Wireless N
Router. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web
browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address
http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of the browser.
Figure 3-3 Log in the router
After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-4. Enter admin for the
User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the
Enter key.
Figure 3-4 Login Windows
Note:
If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to a proxy.
Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears,
cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
2. After successfully log in, you can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your router.
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Figure 3-5 Quick Setup
3. Click Next, and then Operation Mode page will appear, as shown in Figure 3-6.
Figure 3-6 Operation Mode
Note:
The router supports six operation modes for multi-user to access the Internet: Client Router, Router,
Repeater, Bridge with AP and Client. If you are unsure about which one to select, please refer to
Operation Mode Help page. You can configure your device quickly by the following steps in
different modes.
3.2.1 Configuration for Client Router Mode
When you choose Client Router on Operation Mode page in Figure 3-6, take the following steps:
1. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear as shown in Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7 Wan Connection Type
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The router in Client Router mode supports three popular ways to connect to the Internet. Please
select the one compatible with your ISP.
2. Click Next to enter the necessary network parameters.
a) If you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will automatically receive the IP parameters from your
ISP without needing to enter any parameters.
b) If you choose "PPPoE", you will see this page shown in Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-8 PPPoE
User Name and Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
These fields are case-sensitive.
Confirm Password - Enter again the Password provided by your ISP to ensure the
password you entered is correct.
c) If you Choose "Static IP", the Static IP settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-9.
Figure 3-9 Static IP
Note:
The IP parameters should have been provided by your ISP.
IP Address - This is the WAN IP address as seen by external users on the Internet (including
your ISP). Enter the IP address into the field.
Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it is usually 255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required.
Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the boxes if required.
Secondary DNS - If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this field.
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