Rosewill RNX-N400LX User manual

Wireless Router RNX-N400LX
User Manual

Wireless RouterRNX-N400LX User Manual
Safety Warning
Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.
Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.
Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device.
Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in North America or
230V AC in Europe).
Do not allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do not place the product where anyone can
walk on the power adaptor or cord.
Do not use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause electrocution.
If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.
Do not attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a new one.
Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors.
Do not obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device.
Do not use this product near water, eg, in wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
Do not expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
Do not install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric shock
from lightning.
Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
Do not open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high voltage
points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device. Please
contact your vendor for further information.
Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will be damaged.
Your product is marked with this symbol, which is known as the WEEE mark. WEEE stands for
Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment. It means that used electrical and electronic products
should not be mixed with general waste. Used electrical and electronic equipment should be
treated separately.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................3
BEFORE WE BEGIN............................................................................................................................6
1........................................................................................................................7INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW.....................................................................................................................................7
1.2 KEY FEATURES..............................................................................................................................7
1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................8
1.4 PRODUCT LAYOUTAND LED SIGNAL...........................................................................................8
1.5 NETWORK +SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................10
1.6 RNX-N400LX PLACEMENT .......................................................................................................10
1.7 HARDWARE SETUP ......................................................................................................................10
2.........................................................................................................................................12SETUP
2.1 PREPARE YOUR PC FOR RNX-N400LX’S CONFIGURATION......................................................12
2.11 For OS of Microsoft Windows 7: .............................................................................12
2.12 For OS of Microsoft Windows Vista: ......................................................................14
2.13 For OS of Microsoft Windows 2000/ XP:................................................................15
2.14 For OS of Microsoft Windows 95/ 98/ Me:..............................................................16
2.15 For OS of Microsoft Windows NT:..........................................................................16
2.2 CONNECTING RNX-N400LX......................................................................................................17
2.21 Connecting using Setup Wizard: .............................................................................17
2.22 Connecting using Web Browser:..............................................................................22
3.........................................................................24RNX-N400LX WEB MANAGEMENT PAGE
3.1 SETUPWIZARD:..........................................................................................................................24
3.11 Welcome to Setup Wizard:.......................................................................................24
3.12 Operation Mode:.......................................................................................................25
3.13 Time Zone Setting:....................................................................................................25
3.14 LAN Interface Setup:................................................................................................25
3.15 WAN Interface Setup:...............................................................................................26
3.16 Wireless Basic Setting:..............................................................................................26
3.17 Wireless Security Setup:...........................................................................................27
3.2 OPERATION MODE:.....................................................................................................................27
3.3WIRELESS....................................................................................................................................28
3.31 Wireless Basic Settings:............................................................................................28
3.32 Wireless – Advanced Setting....................................................................................29
3.33 Wireless – Security Setup .........................................................................................31
3.34 Wireless – Access Control.........................................................................................32
3.35 Wireless – WDS Settings...........................................................................................33
3.351 WDS Security Setup ..................................................................................... 33
3.352 WDSAPTable............................................................................................... 34
3.36 Wireless – Site Survey...............................................................................................34
3.37 Wireless – WPS..........................................................................................................35
3.38 Wireless – Schedule...................................................................................................36
3.4TCP/IPSETTINGS:......................................................................................................................36
3.41 LAN Interface............................................................................................................36
3.411 Static DHCP Setup........................................................................................ 37
3.42 WAN Interface Setup................................................................................................38
3.421 WAN Interface Setup - Static IP.................................................................. 38
3.422 WAN Interface Setup – DHCP client........................................................... 40
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3.423 WAN Interface Setup – PPPoE.................................................................... 41
3.424 WAN Interface Setup – PPTP...................................................................... 43
3.5 FIREWALL:..................................................................................................................................45
3.51 Firewall - Port Filtering............................................................................................45
3.52 Firewall - IP Filtering................................................................................................46
3.53 Firewall - MAC Filtering..........................................................................................47
3.54 Firewall – Port Forwarding......................................................................................48
3.55 Firewall – URL Filtering ..........................................................................................49
3.56 Firewall – DMZ .........................................................................................................50
3.6 QOS:............................................................................................................................................51
3.7 MANAGEMENT:...........................................................................................................................52
3.71 Management – Status................................................................................................52
3.72 Management – Statistics...........................................................................................54
3.73 Management – DDNS................................................................................................54
3.74 Management – Time Zone Setting...........................................................................55
3.75 Management – Denial-of-Service.............................................................................56
3.76 Management – Log....................................................................................................57
3.77 Management – Upgrade Firmware..........................................................................57
3.78 Management – Save/Reload Settings.......................................................................58
3.79 Management – Password..........................................................................................58
APPENDIXA – FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ......................................................59
1. ....................................59WHAT IS AND HOW TO FIND MY COMPUTER’S IPAND MACADDRESS?
2. .........................................................................................................60WHAT IS WIRELESS LAN?
3. .............................................................................................................60WHAT ARE ISM BANDS?
4. .............................................................................60HOW DOES WIRELESS NETWORKING WORK?
5. ........................................................................................................................61WHAT IS BSSID?
6. ........................................................................................................................62WHAT IS ESSID?
7. .....................................62WHAT ARE POTENTIAL FACTORS THAT MAY CAUSES INTERFERENCE?
8. ...................................62WHATARE THE OPEN SYSTEM AND SHARED KEYAUTHENTICATIONS?
9. ...........................................................................................................................62WHAT IS WEP?
10. ............................................................................................63WHAT IS FRAGMENT THRESHOLD?
11. .....................................................................63WHAT IS RTS (REQUEST TO SEND)THRESHOLD?
12. ....................................................................................................64WHAT IS BEACON INTERVAL?
13. ........................................................................................................64WHAT IS PREAMBLE TYPE?
14. ......................................................................................................64WHAT IS SSID BROADCAST?
15. ...........................................................................64WHAT IS WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS (WPA)?
16. .........................................................................................................................65WHAT IS WPA2?
17. ........................................................65WHAT IS 802.1X AUTHENTICATION?PROTOCOL(TKIP)?
18. .....................................................65WHAT IS TEMPORAL KEY INTEGRITY PROTOCOL (TKIP)?
19. .............................................................65WHAT IS ADVANCED ENCRYPTION STANDARD (AES)?
20. ................................................................66WHAT IS INTER-ACCESS POINT PROTOCOL (IAPP)?
21. ...............................................................66WHAT IS WIRELESS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (WDS)?
22. ........................................................................66WHAT IS UNIVERSAL PLUGAND PLAY (UPNP)?
23. ..........................................................66WHAT IS MAXIMUM TRANSMISSION UNIT (MTU) SIZE?
24. ..............................................................................................66WHAT IS CLONE MACADDRESS?
25. .........................................................................................................................67WHAT IS DDNS?
26. ...............................................................................................................67WHAT IS NTPCLIENT?
27. ............................................................................................................................67WHAT IS VPN?
28. ........................................................................................................................67WHAT IS IPSEC?
29. ...............................................................67WHAT IS WLAN BLOCK RELAY BETWEEN CLIENTS?
30. ........................................................................................................................67WHAT IS WMM?
31. ..........................................................................................68WHAT IS WLANACKTIMEOUT?
32. ...................................................................68WHAT IS MODULATION CODING SCHEME (MCS)?
33. ..............................................................................................68WHAT IS FRAME AGGREGATION?
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APPENDIX B – PRODUCT SPECIFICATION................................................................................69
APPENDIX C – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT .................................................................70
APPENDIX D – IC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT.....................................................................72
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Before We Begin
• Please configure RNX-N400LX with the computer that was last connected directly to
your modem.
• You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB
connection before using RNX-N400LX, then you must turn off your modem,
disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on RNX-
N400LX, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your
ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).
• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any
PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or
you will not be able to connect to the Internet.
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1Introduction
1.1 Overview
Thank you for purchasing the RNX-N400LX. The Wireless LAN Broadband Router is an
affordable IEEE 802.11b/g with 802.11n Draft 2.0 Wireless router solution; provides
family and SOHO an affordable solution for high performance, secure, manageable and
reliable WLAN. RNX-N400LX 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 150Mbps wireless transmission rate, RNX-N400LX’s wireless technology using
advanced MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) technology to transmit multiple steams of
data in a single wireless channel to give you seamless access to multimedia content.
Robust RF signal travels farther, eliminates dead spots and extends network range. For
data protection and privacy, RNX-N400LX can encode all wireless transmissions with
64bit/128bit WEP or WPA, WPA2 and WPA mix support personal (PSK) and enterprise
encryption.
1.2 Key Features
Features Advantages
RAM 16MB, Maximum support Session up
to, Data Rate up to 150Mbps**
Maximizes the performance and ideal for
media-centric applications like streaming
video, gaming and Voice over IP
technology.
Four 10/100 Mbps Fast Switch Ports (Auto-
Crossover) Scalability, extend your network.
Firewall security with port filtering, IP
filtering, MAC filtering, port forwarding,
trigger port, DMZ hosting and URL filtering
functions
Avoids the attacks of Hackers or Viruses
from Internet
Support 802.1x Authenticator, 802.11i
(WPA/WPA2, TKIP and AES under both
PSA and enterprise mode), 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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1.3 Package Contents
Please open the package and make sure that you have all items listed below. Do not
discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped back in its
original package.
1. 1x 802.11n Draft 2.0 RNX-N400LX Router
2. 1x 2dBi 2.4GHz Detachable Antenna
3. 1x 100V~240V Power Adapter
4. 1x CD (Quick Installation Guide, User Manual, and Setup Wizard program)
1.4 Product Layout and LED Signal
LED Status Description
On RNX-N400LX is receiving power and functioning
properly.
Blinking RNX-N400LX is performing test or reset
Off RNX-N400LX is power off
It will take about 50 seconds to complete the boot up sequence after powered on the RNX-
N400LX; Power LED will be active, and after that the WLAN Activity LED will be flashing to
show the WLAN interface is enabled and working now.
Blinking Data is transmitting or receiving.
Off No data is transmitting or receiving.
On RNX-N400LX’s WAN port is linking
Blinking RNX-N400LX is sending/receiving data through WAN
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Off RNX-N400LX’s WAN port is not linking
On RNX-N400LX’s LAN port is linking
Blinking RNX-N400LX is sending/receiving data through LAN port
Off RNX-N400LX’s LAN port is not linking
On Press Button to start searching
Blinking RNX-N400LX is sending/receiving data through WAN
Off Default – No Link
Port/Connector/Button Description
SMAAntenna Connector Wireless LANAntenna connector
Reset Push continually the reset button 5 ~ 10 seconds to reset
the configuration parameters to factory defaults.
WPS Button
Push the WPS button implementation to reduce the
network configuration steps, and also easy to implement
network security.
LAN 1~4 Ports
The RJ-45 sockets allow LAN connection through
Category 5 cables. Support auto-sensing on 10/100M speed
and half/ full duplex; comply with IEEE 802.3/ 802.3u
respectively.
WAN Port
(Data that going in from
Modem)
The RJ-45 socket allows WAN connection through a
Category 5 cable. Support auto-sensing on 10/100M speed
and half/ full duplex; comply with IEEE 802.3/ 802.3u
respectively.
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Power The power jack allows an external DC power supply
connection.
1.5 Network + System Requirements
To begin using the RNX-N400LX, make sure you meet the following as minimum
requirements:
PC/Notebook.
Operating System that supports Web Browsers
Microsoft Windows
Mac OS
Linux
1 Free Ethernet port on your PC/NB
WiFi card/USB dongle (802.11b/g/n) – optional.
External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45).
Web-Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera etc.)
Ethernet compatible CAT5 cables.
1.6 RNX-N400LX Placement
RNX-N400LX is suggested to place on a flat surface, or you can mount it on a wall.
However, for optimal performance, place your RNX-N400LX in the center of your office
(or your home) that is away from any potential source of interference, such as a metal
wall, microwave oven, and 2.4GHz cordless phone. If the antennas are not positioned
correctly, performance loss may occur.
1.7 Hardware Setup
Place the RNX-N400LX to the best optimum transmission location. The best
transmission location for your RNX-N400LX is usually at the geographic
center of your wireless network, with line of sign to all of your mobile stations.
Connect RNX-N400LX to your wired network. Connect the Ethernet WAN
interface of RNX-N400LX by category 5 Ethernet cable to your switch/ hub/
xDSL modem or cable modem. A straight-through Ethernet cable with
appropriate cable length is needed.
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RNX-N400LX and Modem Rear View
(WAN Port and LAN port Connection diagram between Wireless Router, and Modem)
Supply DC power to the RNX-N400LX. Use only the AC/DC power adapter
supplied with the RNX-N400LX; it may cause damage by using a different
voltage power adapter.
RNX-N400LX Rear View
Connect Ethernet cable between your PC/Notebook LAN port & one of
the 4 available LAN ports on RNX-N400LX.
RNX-N400LX, PC, and Modem Rear View
(WAN Port and LAN port Connection diagram between PC. Wireless Router and Modem)
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2Setup
2.1 Prepare your PC for RNX-N400LX’s configuration
2.11 For OS of Microsoft Windows 7:
1. Click the Start button and select Control Panel. The Control Panel window
will appear.
2. Move mouse and select View network status and tasks under Network
and Internet. The Network and Sharing Center window will appear. Select
Change adapter settings.
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3. In Network Connections window, Mouse right click on Local Area
Connection and select Properties, The Local Area Connection Properties
window will popup. Move to choose Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4), then click Properties button.
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4. Move mouse and click General tab, Select Use the following IP address
and type in values as following example.
IP Address: 192.168.1.20, any IP address within 192.168.1.1 to
192.168.1.253 is good to connect the Wireless LAN Access
Point.
IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
5. Click OK to complete the IP parameters setting.
2.12 For OS of Microsoft Windows Vista:
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The
Control Panel window will appear.
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2. Move mouse and double-click the right button on Network Connections
item. The Network Connections window will appear. Double click Local
Area Connection icon, then User Account Control window shown. Right
click Continue button to set properties.
3. In Local Area Connection Properties window, Choose Networking tab,
move mouse and click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click
Properties button.
4. Move mouse and click General tab, Select Specify an IP address and type
in values as following example.
IP Address: 192.168.1.1, any IP address within 192.168.1.1 to
192.168.1.253 is good to connect the Wireless LAN Access
Point.
IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
5. Click OK to complete the IP parameters setting.
2.13 For OS of Microsoft Windows 2000/ XP:
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The
Control Panel window will appear.
2. Move mouse and double-click the right button on Network and Dial-up
Connections icon. Move mouse and double-click the Local Area
Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear. Click
Properties button in the Local Area Connection window.
3. Check the installed list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed,
click the Add button to install it; otherwise go to step 6.
4. Select Protocol in the Network Component Type dialog box and click Add
button.
5. Select TCP/IP in Microsoft of Select Network Protocol dialog box then
click OK button to install the TCP/IP protocol, it may need the Microsoft
Windows CD to complete the installation. Close and go back to Network
dialog box after the TCP/IP installation.
6. Select TCP/IP and click the properties button on the Network dialog box.
7. Select Specify an IP address and type in values as following example.
IP Address: 192.168.1.1, any IP address within 192.168.1.1 to
192.168.1.253 is good to connect the Wireless LAN Access
Point.
IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
8. Click OK to complete the IP parameters setting.
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2.14 For OS of Microsoft Windows 95/ 98/ Me:
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The
Control Panel window will appear.
Note: Windows Me users may not see the Network control panel. If so, select
View all Control Panel options on the left side of the window
2. Move mouse and double-click the right button on Network icon. The
Network window will appear.
3. Check the installed list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed,
click the Add button to install it; otherwise go to step 6.
4. Select Protocol in the Network Component Type dialog box and click Add
button.
5. Select TCP/IP in Microsoft of Select Network Protocol dialog box then
click OK button to install the TCP/IP protocol, it may need the Microsoft
Windows CD to complete the installation. Close and go back to Network
dialog box after the TCP/IP installation.
6. Select TCP/IP and click the properties button on the Network dialog box.
7. Select Specify an IP address and type in values as following example.
IP Address: 192.168.1.1, any IP address within 192.168.1.1 to
192.168.1.253 is good to connect the Wireless LAN Access
Point.
IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
8. Click OK and reboot your PC after completes the IP parameters setting.
2.15 For OS of Microsoft Windows NT:
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The
Control Panel window will appear.
2. Move mouse and double-click the right button on Network icon. The Network
window will appear. Click Protocol tab from the Network window.
3. Check the installed list of Network Protocol window. If TCP/IP is not installed,
click the Add button to install it; otherwise go to step 6.
4. Select Protocol in the Network Component Type dialog box and click Add
button.
5. Select TCP/IP in Microsoft of Select Network Protocol dialog box then
click OK button to install the TCP/IP protocol, it may need the Microsoft
Windows CD to complete the installation. Close and go back to Network
dialog box after the TCP/IP installation.
6. Select TCP/IP and click the properties button on the Network dialog box.
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7. Select Specify an IP address and type in values as following example.
IP Address: 192.168.1.1, any IP address within 192.168.1.1 to
192.168.1.253 is good to connect the Wireless LAN Access
Point.
IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
8. Click OK to complete the IP parameters setting.
2.2 Connecting RNX-N400LX
You have the option to use either the Setup Wizard program in the CD to help you set up
RNX-N400LX or you can use the web browser to setup. Please connect RNX-N400LX
with your computer and modem to start the setup process. (Instruction in 1.7 Hardware
Setup)
2.21 Connecting using Setup Wizard:
1. Setup wizard program will provide you with a very preliminary setup for your
router. When inserting your RNX-N400LX’s CD into the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM,
you will see a popup window like below:
2. Click Setup Wizard to begin setup process. You will see a process icon
appear:
3. Immediately follow the process icon, process will appear:
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4. If your RNX-N400LX and your computer connect correctly, you will see a
login successful window popup and brings you to the Setup Wizard
Status window.
5. Setup Wizard Status will provide you with information about your current
Configuration. Your WAN Configuration should currently showing 0.0.0.0
since you are not yet connected. Please click Setup Wizard to begin
process.
6. When select Setup Wizard, a welcome window will show up, please click
Next to begin.
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7. You will first being ask to select how do you want to setup the RNX-N400LX.
By selecting Statement, a help window will provides you with information
which may help you selecting the Operation Mode.
Gateway: Select this mode, if you are to connect internet via
ADSL/Cable modem
Bridge: Select this mode, if you plan to extend your current wireless
signals further. You will need to set connecting to your wireless signal in the
web management page via web browser.
Wireless ISP: Select this mode, if you plan to use both Gateway mode
and Bridge mode. You will need to set connecting to your wireless signal in
the web management page via web browser.
8. Setup for Gateway Mode:
1. Time Zone Setting: This step is to help setup your RNX-N400LX’s
Time Zone. Please set your desired Time zone accordingly.
2. LAN Interface Setup: you can set your desired IP address for RNX-
N400LX in this step. The default IP for RNX-N400LX is 192.168.1.254.
However, if you change the IP address for the router, you will need to
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type the entered IP address for your router under your web browser’s
URL.
3. WAN Interface Setup: This step is to setup how you router connect to
the internet. Depending by the method of your internet being provided
by your ISP, you can set accordingly. For most case, PPPoE is for DSL
connection and Static IP is for Cable Modem. Please check with your
ISP for detail on which to select.
4. Wireless Basic Settings: This step is to setup your basic wireless
connection. You can first setup your SSID. (The default SSID is
Rosewill-N400LX) SSID is the wireless signal name where your RNX-
N400LX broadcast. Your wireless adapter can search and connect to
the SSID you set. You can set the channel with less interference which
can help to make your connection quality better.
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