Rosewill RNX-N4PS User manual

Wireless Router RNX-N4PS
User Manual

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CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 2
2KEY FEATURES .............................................................................................................. 3
3PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................... 3
4PRODUCT LAYOUT ........................................................................................................ 4
5NETWORK + SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................... 5
6RNX-N4PS PLACEMENT ............................................................................................... 6
7SETUP LAN, WAN........................................................................................................... 6
8PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP (WINDOWS XP) ...................................................... 7
9BRING UP RNX-N4PS .................................................................................................... 9
10 SMART WIZARD ............................................................................................................. 9
11 INITIAL SETUP RNX-N4PS .......................................................................................... 19
12 WIZARD ......................................................................................................................... 30
13 INTERNET...................................................................................................................... 31
14 WIRELESS SETTINGS .................................................................................................. 35
15 FIREWALL SETTINGS .................................................................................................. 47
16 ADVANCED SETTINGS................................................................................................. 53
17 TOOLS SETTINGS ........................................................................................................ 64
18 REPEATER MODE ........................................................................................................ 70
APPENDIX A – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ........................................................... 81

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1Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of RNX-N4PS Wireless Network Broadband Router.
RNX-N4PS is compliant with draft 802.11n v 2.0 up to 6 times faster than standard
802.11g based routers while still being compatible with 802.11g & 802.11b gadgets.
RNX-N4PS is not only a Wireless Access Point, but also doubles as a 4-port full-duplex
Ethernet 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, RNX-N4PS encodes all wireless transmissions with WEP,
WPA, and WPA2 encryption.
With inbuilt DHCP Server & powerful SPI firewall RNX-N4PS 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) RNX-N4PS 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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2Key Features
Features
zIncredible Data Rate up to 300Mbps**
zIEEE 802.11n Compliant and backward compatible with 802.11b/g
zFour 10/100 Mbps Fast Switch Ports (Auto-Crossover)
zFirewall supports Virtual Server
zMapping, DMZ, IP Filter, ICMP Blocking, SPI
zSupport 802.1x Authenticator, 802.11i (WPA/WPA2, AES), VPN pass-through
zWDS (Wireless Distribution System)
** 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.
Advantages
zHeavy data payloads such as MPEG video streaming
zFully Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b / IEEE802.11g compliant devices with
legacy protection
zScalability, extend your network.
zAvoids the attacks of Hackers or Viruses from Internet
zProvide mutual authentication (Client and dynamic encryption keys to
enhance security
zMake wireless AP and Bridge mode simultaneously as a wireless repeater
3Package 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 RNX-N4PS
2. 100V~240V Switching Power Adapter
3. 2dBi 2.4GHz Dipole Antennas x 3 pcs
4. Quick Install Guide
5. CD (User’s Manual)

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4Product Layout

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LED
zPOWER：Lights up when powered ON. Blinks on TEST/RESET
zWLAN：Lights up in Green, when WLAN is enabled. Blinks on traffic
zLAN PORT ACTIVY：Blinks on traffic for specific LAN PORT
z100 Mbps：Lights up when 100 Mbps data rate enabled on that specific port
Item
zReset：Click this button to restart the system, or press this button and hold for 10
seconds
to restart the system.
zWPS：Click this button to start WPS function.
zDC IN：Power connector, connects to DC 12V Power Adapter
zLAN1 ~ 4：Local Area Network (LAN) ports 1 to 4
zINTERNET：Wide Area Network(WAN) port
5Network + System Requirements
To begin using the RNX-N4PS, make sure you meet the following as minimum
requirements:
zPC/Notebook.
zOperating System – Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000/VISTA
z1 Free Ethernet port.
zWiFi card/USB dongle (802.11 a/b/g/n) – optional.
zExternal xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45).
zPC with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera etc.)
zFew Ethernet compatible CAT5 cables.

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6RNX-N4PS Placement
You can place RNX-N4PS 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.
7Setup LAN, WAN
LAN connection:
Connect Ethernet cable between your PC/Notebook LAN port & one
of the 4 available LAN ports on RNX-N4PS.
WAN connection:
Connect Ethernet cable between WAN ports of your ADSL/CABLE
modem & INTERNET port of RNX-N4PS. Make sure your
ADSL/CABLE modem is working well. Contact your ISP if you have
any questions.

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8PC 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. RNX-N4PS supports [DHCP] function, please select both [Obtain an IP address
automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].

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9Bring up RNX-N4PS
Connect the supplied power-adapter to the power inlet port and connect it to a wall
outlet. Then, RNX-N4PS 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 RNX-N4PS.
•Microsoft Windows compatible PC/Notebook with UPnP enabled network adapter
•CAT 5 network cable(s), RJ45 port on PC/Notebook.
STEP 1
Connect RNX-N4PS WAN port & your modem WAN port with RJ45 cable.
STEP 2
Power up RNX-N4PS.POWER led on front panel lights up & remains stable.
STEP 3
Connect RNX-N4PS LAN port & PC/Notebook RJ45 port with network cable.
Click on this icon to run SMART WIZARD.

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Click Setup Wizard to setup your RNX-N4PS 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.
RNX-N4PS should be setup as depicted above.

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Make sure your DSL/CABLE modem is setup and working. Else take the help of
your internet service provider.
Click <Next> to proceed.
Check the MODEM and RNX-N4PS connection. It should be as shown below.

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Check power connection for modem as well as RNX-N4PS.
Make sure antenna is connected to rear panel of RNX-N4PS.
Click <Next> to proceed.
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 RNX-N4PS Web Server http://192.168.0.1 .

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Click <Next> to enter mode selection.

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Select the mode that RNX-N4PS 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.

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Smart Wizard has detected DHCP client. Configure the host name and MAC
address of your ADSL modem. Click Next to proceed.
Smart Wizard has finished setting up WAN Configuration. Click <Next> to proceed.
Enter the name for your wireless network (SSID) and security key
Click <Next> to proceed

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To apply the entire configuration, click <Reboot>.
NOTE:
After Wireless settings are applied, you need to connect from your WLAN client
with the security settings you just finished configuring. Remember the type of
security & security key.

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11 Initial Setup RNX-N4PS
RNX-N4PS uses web-interface for configuration to be accessed through your web
browser, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator.
- LOGIN Procedure
1. OPEN your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
2. Type http://192.168.0.1 in address bar and hit [Enter] button on your keyboard.