Conceptronic
150N Wireless LAN Broadband
Router
User’s Manual
Version: 3.0
Contents
Chapter I: Introduction
1-1. Product Features
1-2. Safety information
1-3. Package contents
1-4. Familiar with your new wireless broadband router
1-4-1. Front panel
1-4-2. Back panel
Chapter II: System and network setup
2-1. Build network connection
2-2. Connecting to wireless broadband router by web browser
2-2-1. Windows XP IP address setup:
2-2-2. Windows Vista IP address setup:
2-2-3. Router IP address lookup
2-2-4. Connect the router‟s management interface by web browser
Chapter III: Configuration – Home
3-1. Home - Wizard
3-2. Home - WAN
3-2-1. ADSL Virtual Dial-up (Via PPPoE)
3-2-2. Dynamic IP (Via DHCP)
3-2-3. Static IP
3-2-4. L2TP
3-2-5. PPTP
3-3. Home - WAN Advanced
3-3-1. WAN Medium
3-3-2. WAN MAC Address Clone
3-3-3. WAN Connection Mode
3-3-3-1. Virtual Dial-up (PPPoE)
3-3-3-2. Static IP
3-4. Home - LAN
3-5. Home - DNS Settings
3-6. Home - DHCP Server
Chapter IV: Configuration – Wireless
4-1. Wireless - Basic
4-2. Wireless - Security
4-2-1. WEP
4-2-2. WPA-PSK (Personal)
4-2-3. WPA2-PSK (Personal)
4-2-4. Mixed WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK (Personal)
4-2-5. WPA (Enterprise)
4-2-6. WPA2 (Enterprise)
4-2-7. Mixed WPA / WPA2 (Enterprise)
4-2-8. 802.1x
4-3. Wireless - Advanced
4-4. Wireless - WPS
4-5. Wireless - WDS
4-6. Wireless - Access Control
Chapter V: Configuration – Advanced
5-1. Advanced - Single Port Forwarding
5-2. Advanced - Port Range Forwarding
5-3. Advanced - ALG Service
5-4. Advanced - DMZ
5-5. Advanced - UPNP
5-6. Advanced - MAC Filters
5-7. Advanced - URL Filters
5-8. Advanced - Client Filters
5-9. Advanced - DDNS
5-10. Advanced - Prevent Network Attack
5-11. Advanced - WAN Ping
5-12. Advanced - Traffic Control
5-13. Advanced - URL Monitor
5-14. Advanced - Static Routing
Chapter VI: Configuration – Tools
6-1. Tools - Admin
6-2. Tools - Time Settings
6-3. Tools - Backup / Restore
6-4. Tools - Upgrade
6-5. Tools - Restore to Factory
6-6. Tools - Reboot
Chapter VII: Configuration – Status
7-1. Status - DHCP Client
7-2. Status - Wireless Client
7-3. Status - Traffic Statistic
7-4. Status - Routing Table
7-5. Status - Log
Chapter VIII: Appendix
8-1. Troubleshooting
8-2. Glossary
8-3. License Agreement
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Chapter I: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Conceptronic C150BRS4 Wireless Broadband Router!
The Conceptronic C150BRS4 utilizes advanced MIMO technology and increases over 8 times transmission range of
ordinary 802.11g products. Compatible with IEEE802.11n (Draft 4.0) and IEEE802.11g/b standards, it can provide
up to 150Mbps stable transmission rate. Additionally, it includes router, wireless access point, four-port switch and
firewall in one, dedicated to SOHOs (Small Office/Home Office) and family networking.
It supports WDS (Wireless Distribution System) function for repeating and amplifying the signals to extend the
wireless network coverage. Besides, the Router also supports all of the latest wireless security features, such as
64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA&WPA and WPS (PBC and PIN) encryption methods, packet filtering and port
forwarding, to prevent unauthorized access and protect your network against malicious attack.
In addition, URL and MAC address filtering can take it easy for parents and network administrator to manage
network life and QoS bandwidth control over specific computer‟s downloading speed is supported as well.
Moreover, UPnP and WMM support can smooth your MSN voice better, and the included Setup Wizard on CD-ROM
will be easy and fast for non-savvy users to install the device and access to the Internet.
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1-1. Product Features
Includes router, wireless access point, four-port switch and firewall in one
Provides up to 150Mbps uploading and downloading speed
Supports two WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) encryption methods: PBC and PIN
Compliant to IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3 and IEEE802.3u standards
Supports over 8 times transmission range of 11G products
Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA&WPA2 encryption methods
Supports RTS/CTS protocol and data partitioning function
Provides one 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation Ethernet WAN port
Provides four 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation Ethernet LAN ports
Supports xDSL/Cable MODEM, static and dynamic IP in community networking
Supports remote/local Web management
Supports WMM to better smooth your voice and video
Supports SSID stealth mode and access control based over MAC address (up to 30 entries)
Supports Auto MDI/MDIX
Supports wireless Roaming technology for high-efficient wireless connections
Supports auto negotiation/manual mode for 802.11b/802.11g/802.11n
Supports UPnP and DDNS
Supports Firefox 1.0, IE5.5 or above
Supports SNTP
Supports virtual server, DMZ host
Built-in firewall for hacker's attack prevention
Supports DHCP server/client
Supports auto wireless channel selection
Supports LAN access control to the Internet
Provides syslog to record the status of the router
Supports WDS wireless network extension
Supports QoS function
Detachable antennas provided
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1-2. Safety information
In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the following safety instructions:
This router is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this router outdoor.
DO NOT put this router at or near hot or humid places, like kitchen or bathroom. Also, do not left this router in
the car in summer.
DO NOT pull any connected cable with force; disconnect it from the router first.
If you want to place this router at high places or hang on the wall, please make sure the router is firmly secured.
Falling from high places would damage the router and its accessories, and warranty will be void.
Accessories of this router, like antenna and power supply, are danger to small children under 3 years old. They
may put the small parts in their nose or month and it could cause serious damage to them. KEEP THIS ROUTER
OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
The router will become hot when being used for long time (This is normal and is not a malfunction). DO NOT
put this router on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials.
There‟s no user-serviceable part inside the router. If you found that the router is not working properly, please
contact your dealer of purchase and ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the router, warranty will be void.
If the router falls into water when it‟s powered, DO NOT use your hand to pick it up. Switch the electrical
power off before you do anything, or contact an experienced technician for help.
If you smell something strange, or even see some smoke coming out from the router or power supply, remove
the power supply or switch the electrical power off immediately, and call dealer of purchase for help.
1-3. Package contents
The following items are present in the package of the Conceptronic 150N wireless router:
Conceptronic C150BRS4 (v3.0) – 150N wireless router
1x antenna for the wireless router
Power supply 9V DC, 1.0A
Network (LAN) cable
Product CD-ROM
Multi language quick installation guide
Warranty card & CE declaration booklet
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1-4. Familiar with your new wireless broadband router
1-4-1. Front panel
Nr Description Status Status Explanation
A SYS LED OFF The device is switched off
ON – FLASHING The device is switched on and ready to use
B WLAN LED OFF Wireless network is switched off
ON - FLASHING Wireless network activity (sending or receiving data)
C LAN LEDs OFF LAN port is not connected
(1, 2, 3, 4) ON - STEADY LAN port is connected
ON - FLASHING LAN port activity (sending or receiving data)
D WAN LED OFF WAN port is not connected
ON - STEADY WAN port is connected
ON - FLASHING WAN port activity (sending or receiving data)
E Power LED OFF The device is switched off
ON The device is switched on
F WPS LED OFF Wireless WPS function is off
ON - FLASHING Wireless WPS function is accepting WPS connections
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1-4-2. Back panel
Nr Description Explanation
A Power connection Connect the power supply to the router
B WAN port Connect your broadband connection to the router
C LAN ports (1 – 4) Connect your computer(s)/network device(s) to the router
D Reset button Perform a reset (hold)
E WPS button Activate WPS function (short press)
F Wireless antenna connector R-SMA connector for wireless antenna connection
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Chapter II: System and network setup
2-1. Build network connection
Please follow the following instruction to build the network connection between your new WIRELESS router and
your computers, network devices:
A. Connect your xDSL / cable modem to the WAN port of router by Ethernet cable.
B. Connect all your computers, network devices (network-enabled consumer devices other than computers, like
game console, or switch / hub) to the LAN port of the router.
C. Connect the A/C power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to the „Power‟ socket of the router.
D. Please check all LEDs on the front panel. „PWR‟ LED should be steadily on, WAN and LAN LEDs should be on if
the computer / network device connected to the respective port of the router is powered on and correctly
connected. If PWD LED is not on, or any LED you expected is not on, please recheck the cabling, or jump to
‘4-2 Troubleshooting’ for possible reasons and solution.
2-2. Connecting to wireless broadband router by web browser
After the network connection is built, the next step you should do is setup the router with proper network
parameters, so it can work properly in your network environment.
Before you can connect to the router and start configuration procedures, your computer must be able to get an IP
address automatically (use dynamic IP address). If it‟s set to use static IP address, or you‟re unsure, please follow
the following instructions to configure your computer to use dynamic IP address:
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2-2-1. Windows XP IP address setup:
A. Click „Start‟ button (it should be located at
lower-left corner of your computer), then
click control panel. Double-click Network
and Internet Connections icon, click
Network Connections, then double-click
Local Area Connection, Local Area
Connection Status window will appear, and
then click „Properties‟
B. Select „Obtain an IP address automatically‟
and „Obtain DNS server address
automatically‟, then click „OK‟.
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2-2-2. Windows Vista IP address setup:
A. Click „Start‟ button (it should be located at
lower-left corner of your computer), then
click control panel. Click View Network
Status and Tasks, and then click Manage
Network Connections. Right-click Local
Area Network, then select ‘Properties’.
Local Area Connection Properties window
will appear, select „Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)‟, and then click
„Properties‟.
B. Select „Obtain an IP address automatically‟
and „Obtain DNS server address
automatically‟, then click „OK‟.
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2-2-3. Router IP address lookup
After the IP address setup is complete, please click „Start‟ -> „Run‟ at the bottom-lower corner of your desktop:
Input „cmd‟, then click „OK‟
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Input „ipconfig‟, then press „Enter‟ key. Please check the IP address followed by „Default Gateway‟ (In this
example, the IP address of router is 192.168.0.1, please note that this value may be different.)
Note: If the IP address of Gateway is not displayed, or the address followed by „IP Address‟ begins with „169‟,
please recheck network connection between your computer and router, and / or go to the beginning of this
chapter, to recheck every step of network setup procedure.
2-2-4. Connect the router’s management interface by web browser
After your computer obtained an IP address from router, please start your web browser, and input the IP address of
router in address bar. A login window will be shown asking you for the user name and password.
Please input user name and password in the field respectively, default user name is „admin‟, and default password
is „admin‟, then click the „Submit‟ button.
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When the user name and password are correct the wireless router will show the main page with the status of the
wireless router:
On the main page, you can see the status of the internet connection, the system status, firmware version and
activated services.
Note: By default, the wireless router is configured to work with Dynamic IP addresses provided by the internet
provider. This is a common used setting, making the wireless router to work out of the box in most cases.
The wireless router is also encrypted by default, preventing unauthorized users to login to your wireless
network. You can find the predefined encryption key on the bottom of the wireless router.
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Chapter III: Configuration - Home
3-1. Home - Wizard
You can setup the wireless router through the built-in Wizard. This Wizard will help you configuring the basic
settings of the wireless router step by step.
Note: Before starting the Wizard, make sure you have all information about your internet connection available.
For example: connection type, account information, etc.
Note: Throughout this chapter the following applies: If you do not know which option to choose or do not have
the necessary information available, you should either refer to the documentation of your internet
connection or contact your internet service provider (from now on called ISP).
A. Click on „Wizard‟ at the left menu on the main page.
B. Click on „Next‟to start the wizard. A popup with the Wizard will be shown on your screen:
C. The welcome screen lists five steps of
the wizard. Click “Next” to continue.
D. You are recommended to set an admin
password here. Enter the new
password and re-enter it for
confirmation.
When completed, click “Next”.
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E. For system management purpose, a
correct time setting is critical to have
accurate time stamps on the system
logs.
Set an appropriate Time Zone in this
step.
When completed, click “Next”.
F. Select the Internet Connection
method which corresponds with your
provider settings.
If you don‟t know which option you
need for your internet connection,
please check the documentation of
your provider or contact your provider
helpdesk.
When completed, click “Next”.
G. When your provider requires a Static
IP connection, select the “Static IP”
option.
Enter the requested information:
IP Address
Subnet Mask
ISP Gateway Address
Primary DNS
Secondary DNS (Optional)
When completed, click “Next”.
Connection - Static IP
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H. When your provider requires a
Dynamic IP connection, select the
“Dynamic IP” option.
Some providers require a specific
Hostname for their connections. If
your provider requires a specific
Hostname, enter the Host Name in the
field.
Some providers only allow 1 specific
MAC address to connect to the
internet. If your PC Network Card
works with the specific required MAC
address, press the “Clone MAC
Address” button or enter the MAC
Address manually.
When completed, click “Next”.
Connection – Dynamic IP
I. When your provider requires a PPPoE
connection, select the “PPPoE”
option.
Enter the requested information:
User Name
Password
Retype Password
When completed, click “Next”.
Connection – PPPoE
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J. When your provider requires a PPTP
connection, select the “PPTP” option.
Enter the requested information:
Server IP
PPTP Account
PPTP Password
Retype Password
When completed, click “Next”.
Connection - PPTP
K. When your provider requires a L2TP
connection, select the “L2TP” option.
Enter the requested information:
Server IP
L2TP Account
L2TP Password
Retype Password
When completed, click “Next”.
Connection – L2TP
When the WAN configuration is complete, the Wizard will continue with the Wireless configuration:
L. You can change the SSID of the router.
The SSID is the name which will be
broadcasted through the Wireless
part.
You can change the channel between
channel 1 and 13. If you experience
slow connections or break-downs,
there can be another accesspoint in
your area which can interfere with
your wireless channel. In that case,
you can try another channel.
When completed, click “Next”.
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You can secure your Wireless Connection with encryption. By default, the wireless router is secured with
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode encryption. The predefined encryption key can be found on the bottom of the
router.
Note: All security options of the Setup Wizard are explained, but it is advised to secure your network with
“Mixed WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK” security if your Clients do not support WPS. This is the highest WPA2
security level, with backwards compatibility to WPA only clients.
Note: Remember or write down the entered wireless security information. You will need it when you want to
configure a Wireless Client to connect to the wireless router!
M. Select a security level for your
Wireless Network.
When a security level is chosen, the
Wizard will show fields for the
required information.
N. If you want to secure your network
with WEP encryption, select “WEP”
from the drop-down list. Enter the
WEP key in ASCII format (input: A-Z,
0-9).
Note: Through the Wizard you can
only configure WEP 64Bits.
Security – WEP Encryption
O. If you want to secure your network
with WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, select
“WPA-PSK”, “WPA2-PSK” or “Mixed
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK” from the
drop-down list.
Enter the Passphrase for your
encryption and confirm the
Passphrase in the second field.
Security – WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK
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P. When all Wireless settings are made, click “Next” to continue.
Q. The Setup Wizard is now complete. If
you want to apply your settings, click
“Save & Take Effect”.
If you want to change any setting,
click “Back” to return to the previous
screen.
If you want to close the Setup Wizard
without any changes, click “Exit”.
When you select “Save & Take Effect”, the router will apply the configured settings and reboot. Please wait for
the message “Setup Wizard configuration is complete”.
R. Click “OK” to exit the Setup Wizard.
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3-2. Home - WAN
In this screen, select one mode of your Internet connection you use. If you are not clear, press the “Detect” button
or contact your Internet Service Provider, and click “Next”.
3-2-1. ADSL Virtual Dial-up (Via PPPoE)
Enter the Account and Password provided by your ISP, and click “Next”.
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3-2-2. Dynamic IP (Via DHCP)
If your connection mode is Dynamic IP, it means your IP address keeps changing every time you connect. You do not
need to enter the information like other modes. Click “Next” and “Save” to finish the settings.
3-2-3. Static IP
In this screen, fill the network address information from your ISP in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and
Primary DNS server fields and click “Next”.
Click “Save” to complete the setup wizard. The Router will record the settings you made. To activate the settings,
it is recommended to select “Reboot the Router” from “System Tool” of the left menu. It is rebooting now, please
wait for a few minutes and DO NOT power off it.
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3-2-4. L2TP
L2TP Server IP : Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP.
User Name : Enter L2TP username.
Password : Enter L2TP password.
MTU : Maximum Transmission Unit, you may need to change it for optimal performance with
your specific ISP. 1400 is the default MTU.
Address Mode : Select “Static” if your ISP supplies you with the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.
In most cases, select Dynamic.
IP Address : Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP.
Subnet Mask : Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP.
Default Gateway : Enter the Default Gateway supplied by your ISP.
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3-2-5. PPTP
PPTP Server IP : Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP.
User Name : Enter PPTP username provided by your ISP.
Password : Enter PPTP password provided by your ISP.
Address Mode : Select “Static” if your ISP supplies you with the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.
In most cases, select Dynamic.
IP Address : Enter the PPTP IP address supplied by your ISP.
Subnet Mask : Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP.
Default Gateway : Enter the Default Gateway supplied by your ISP.
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3-3. Home - WAN Advanced
In the “WAN Advanced” page, you will find 3 sections:
WAN Medium
WAN MAC Address Clone
WAN Connection Mode
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3-3-1. WAN Medium
In most cases, ISP provides wired WAN access (ADSL MODEM, Cable MODEM, etc.) and you only need to insert the
line into the Router‟s WAN port. Sometime, wireless WAN access type, more flexible and convenient, is also
provided by some ISP.
Wired WAN : In this type, WAN port should be connected by wired cable. This type is the device‟s default
option.
Wireless WAN : When your ISP provides wireless access service, you can enable this WAN access type.
SSID : SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the ID name of the wireless device. You must input the correct
SSID and keep it the same SSID with your ISP‟s wireless device. Otherwise, it is not allowed to
have access to your ISP network. Click “Open Scanner‟ to search the available SSID.
MAC : Enter the MAC address of ISP wireless device. Click “Open Scanner‟ to search the MAC address.
Channel : Wireless device‟s communication channel. Keep it the same channel with your ISP‟s wireless
device. Click “Open Scanner‟ to search the available AP channel.
Security Mode : If your ISP has set the security parameters, the receiving station must set the same security
mode, encryption method and key with ISP‟s device.
If you know the ISP wireless device‟s SSID, enter the SSID, Wireless MAC address, Channel and Encryption method
into the corresponding fields. Certainly you can click the “Open Scanner” button to fill these fields automatically.
After you apply the settings, In “Setup Wizard” page select the corresponding WAN connection type to connect the
Internet. For example: If your ISP wireless device provides Dynamic IP access type, you need to select “Dynamic IP
(Via DHCP)”.
3-3-2. WAN MAC Address Clone
This section is for the Router‟s MAC address to WAN.
Some ISPs require end-user's MAC address to access their network. This feature copies the MAC address of your
network device to the Router.
MAC Address : The MAC address to be registered with your Internet service provider.
Clone MAC Address : Register your PC's MAC address.
Restore Default MAC Address : Restore to the default hardware MAC address.
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