Comtrend 5840N User Manual
Contents
CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION......................1
1.1 Package Contents ..................................1
1.2 LED Indicators and Port Description..........1
CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT INSTALLATION........................4
CHAPTER 3 HOW TO CONFIGURE TO ACCESS THE
INTERNET............................................................................. 6
3.1 How to Set the Network Configurations..... 6
3.2 Log in to the Router ............................. 11
3.3 Fast Internet Access............................. 11
3.4 Fast Encryption.................................... 11
CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED SETTINGS.............................. 13
4.1 System Status..................................... 13
4.2 WAN Settings...................................... 14
4.3 LAN Settings....................................... 16
4.4 DNS Settings....................................... 16
4.5 WAN Medium Type ............................... 17
4.6 Bandwidth Control ............................... 18
4.7 Traffic Statistics................................... 19
CHAPTER 5 WLAN SETTINGS.......................................20
5.1 Wireless Basic Settings......................... 20
5.2 Wireless Security Settings..................... 21
5.2.1 WPS Settings.................................... 22
5.2.2 WPA- PSK ........................................ 22
5.2.3 WPA2- PSK....................................... 23
5.3 Wireless Access Control ........................ 23
5.4 Connection Status................................ 23
CHAPTER 6 DHCP SERVER.............................................24
6.1 DHCP Server....................................... 24
6.2 DHCP Client List................................... 24
CHAPTER 7 VIRTUAL SERVER......................................25
7.1 Port Range Forwarding.......................... 25
7.2 DMZ Settings ...................................... 27
7.3 UPNP Settings ..................................... 27
CHAPTER 8 SECURITY SETTINGS............................... 29
8.1 Client Filter Settings............................. 29
8.2 MAC Address Filter............................... 30
8.3 URL Filter Settings ............................... 30
8.4 Remote Web Management..................... 31
CHAPTER 9 ROUTING SETTINGS................................. 32
9.1 Routing Table ...................................... 32
9.2 Static Routing...................................... 32
CHAPTER 10 SYSTEM TOOLS........................................33
10.1 TIME SETTINGS ..................................... 33
10.2 DDNS............................................... 33
10.3 Backup/Restore ................................. 34
10.4 Restore to Factory Default................... 35
10.5 Upgrade............................................ 35
10.6 Reboot the Router.............................. 36
10.7 Password Change............................... 36
10.8 Syslog.............................................. 36
10.9 Log out............................................. 36
APPENDIX 1 GLOSSARY..................................................37
APPENDIX 2 PRODUCT FEATURES..............................38
APPENDIX 3 FAQ...............................................................39
APPENDIX 4 CLEAR WIRELESS CONFIGURATION.41
APPENDIX 5 REGULATORY INFORMATION .............43
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ER-5840n/ER-5845n Wireless N Broadband Router!
This easy-to-use router provides simple configuration interface which enables you to
configure it with ease. It is based on the latest IEEE802.11n standard, and is backward
compatible with devices of IEEE802.11b/g standards.
The ER-5840n/ER-5845n wireless router，including router, wireless A P, four-port switch and
firewall in one，provides powerful online monitor function and s up ports URL filter an d MAC
filter. With WDS function, it can repeat and amplify wireless signals so as to enlarge
network coverage area. It truly supports UPnP and WMM to make your audio and video
smoother. With QoS function, it can efficiently distribute the downloading rate for the clients.
With super compatibility, the router can break the access limits in some areas so that
multiple computers can share t he I nternet access. A d ditionally, it supports WISP function to
access to the ISP’s wireless hotspots (this function applies only to some of the products).
1.1 Package Contents
Please verify the following items after you open the package:
¾ One Wireless N Broadband Router
¾ One Quick Installation Guide
¾ One Power Adapter
¾ One Software CD
If any of the listed items are missing or damaged, please contact the ER-5840n/ER-5845n
reseller for immediate replacement.
1.2 LED Indicators and Port Description
Panel and LED indicators show:
LED indicator description on the front panel
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Back panel port show (take ER-5840N/ER-5845N as an example)
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Back panel port description
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Chapter 2 Product Installation
In this user guide, we take ER-5840N/ER-5845N as an example to explain the installation
steps. The installation steps of other products are similar to this one.
1. Please use only the included power adapter to power your router. (NOTE: Use of an
unmatched power adapter could cause damage to this product).
2. Please connect the router’s LAN port to your computer with an Ethernet cable as shown
below.
3. Please connect your broadband line provided by your ISP to the router’s WAN port.
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4. Insert the included software CD into the CD drive of your computer. After the software
automatically initiates, double click the “Setup” icon and follow the instructions to co mple te
the installation. You can also enter the router’s Web-based Utility to complete the
configuration.
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Chapter 3 How to configure to access the Internet
3.1 How to Set the Network Configurations
Network Configurations under windows XP
1. Right click “My Network Places” on your computer desktop and select “Properties”.
2. Right click “Local Area 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:
¾ IP Address: 192.168.0.XXX: (XXX is a number from 2~254)
¾ Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
¾ Gateway: 192.168.0.1
¾ DNS server: You should input the DNS server address provided by your ISP.
Otherwise, you can enter 192.168.0.1. Click “OK” to save the configurations.
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Network Configurations under windows 7
1. Click the network icon on the lower right corner of your computer desktop, and then
click” Open Network and Sharing Center”.
2. Click “Change adapter settings” on the lef t side of the window.
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3. Right click “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”.
4. Double click” Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)".
5. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address
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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:
¾ IP Address: 192.168.0.XXX: (XXX is a number from 2~254)
¾ Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
¾ Gateway: 192.168.0.1
¾ DNS server: You should input the DNS server address provided by your ISP.
Otherwise, you can enter 192.168.0.1. Click “OK” to save the configurations.
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3.2 Log in to the Router
1. To access the Router’s Web-based Utility, launch a web browser such as Internet
Explorer or Firefox and enter http://192.168.0.1. Press “Enter”.
2. The system will automatically choose the corresponding web language in accordance
with the Browser’s language. For example, if your Browser’s language is French, the
router’s web language will display as French.
3. If your Browser language i s E n glish or beyond the 9 languages (A rabic, French, German,
Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish), the router’s web language will be
English.
3.3 Fast Internet Access
Two kinds of fast access methods are provided on the router’s web-based utility: ADSL
dial-up and DHCP.
If you select ADSL dial-up, you only need to enter the access account and access
password as well as the wireless password, and then click “Ok” to complete the settings.
If you select DHCP, you only need to enter the wireless password and click “Ok” to
complete the settings.
The default access method is ADSL dial-up and the access account and access password
are the same as the ADSL dial-up account and password, which you can inquire your
broadband ISP. For other access methods, please refer to WAN settings in chapter 4.Th e
wireless password can only cons ist of 8 characters, the de fault is 12345678 and you can
modify it when necessary.
3.4 Fast Encryption
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