D Link RFHTN104A1 User Manual

RocketFish RF-HTN104 Wi-Fi Invite Home Router

User Manual

Preface

RocketFish reserves the right to modify this document at any time without obligation or notification of any person or organization of such revisions or changes.

Manual Revisions

Revision Date Description

1.0 November 23, 2010 First Draft

2.0 December 9, 2010 Second Draft

3.0 December 23, 2010 Third Draft

Trademarks

©2010 RocketFish. RocketFish and the RocketFish logo are trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Table of Contents

Preface........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Manual Revisions....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Trademarks.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Product Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Package Contents...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6

System Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Features..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Hardware Overview..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10

Hardware Overview (Continued) .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................11

Installation................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12

Before you Begin..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12

Wireless Installation Considerations........................................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Connecting the RF-HTN104 to a Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem .................................................................................................................................................................................14

Connecting the RF-HTN104 to Another Router........................................................................................................................................................................................................16

Router Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18

Front Panel Controls.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18

LCD Display...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18

Accessing System Information .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................19

Using Wi-Fi Invite from the front panel controls .............................................................................................................................................................................................21

Configuration............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24

Web-based configuration utility...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................24

Accessing the web-based configuration utility ................................................................................................................................................................................................24

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Checking the General Status of the Router......................................................................................................................................................................................................26

Checking the Internet Connection Status ........................................................................................................................................................................................................26

Checking the Wireless Network status.............................................................................................................................................................................................................28

Checking the Traffic Statistics...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................28

Accessing uPNP Information............................................................................................................................................................................................................................30

Router Administration..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................31

Adjusting the Time and Date Settings..............................................................................................................................................................................................................31

Changing the Administrator Account...............................................................................................................................................................................................................32

Changing the Host Name of the Router ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................34

Changing the IP Address of the Router ............................................................................................................................................................................................................34

Configuring the DHCP Server............................................................................................................................................................................................................................35

Backing up and Restoring Router Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................................................36

Updating the Firmware of the RF-HTN104.......................................................................................................................................................................................................37

Rebooting the Router.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................37

Configuring Internet Connection Settings............................................................................................................................................................................................................38

Configuring your Internet Connection .............................................................................................................................................................................................................38

Configuring a Dynamic DNS Service Provider...................................................................................................................................................................................................46

Configuring Wireless Settings...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................47

Configuring Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Settings....................................................................................................................................................................................................................47

Configuring Wi-Fi 5GHz Settings.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................48

Configuring Advanced Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Settings...................................................................................................................................................................................................49

Configuring Advanced 5GHz Wi-Fi Settings......................................................................................................................................................................................................51

Configuring WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)........................................................................................................................................................................................................54

Disabling and Enabling WPS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................55

Adding a Device to your Network using Wi-Fi Invite........................................................................................................................................................................................56

Viewing the Wifi Invite Block List .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................57

Configuring Advanced Network Settings .............................................................................................................................................................................................................58

Setting up Schedules ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................58

Configuring the Firewall ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................61

Configuring Port Forwarding ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................63

Enabling DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)..................................................................................................................................................................................................................65

Blocking URLs ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................67

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................68

Product Overview

Package Contents

RF-HTN104 Wi-Fi Invite Home Router Ethernet Cable (1M RJ45) Quick Start Guide

Power Adapter (12V DC 1.25A) CD-ROM with Manual

System Requirements

Network requirements

• an Ethernet-based Cable or DSL Modem

• IEEE 802.11n or 802.11a/b/g wireless clients

• 10/100Mbit Ethernet cable

Web-based configuration utility requirements

A computer with:

• a Windows, Mac or Linux-based operating system

• an installed Ethernet adapter

• A CD-ROM drive

Browser requirements:

• Internet Explorer 6 or higher

• Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or higher

• Safari 3 or higher

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the RocketFish RF-HTN104 Wireless Router. We hope that you will enjoy using this product to enhance your home network, but before you begin, please take a moment to read through this manual to learn all the features of the device.

The RF-HTN104 is a high performance wireless router designed to easily fit into your network and provide you with an easy way to connect all your devices and enjoy multimedia and games throughout your home.

SUPERIOR SPEED

Supporting 802.11a/b/g/n, the RF-HTN104 provides a blazingly fast wireless transfer speed so that you can enjoy the latest multimedia to its full. When using 802.11n to connect, you can experience speeds exceeding that of 100Mbps wired Ethernet connections.

BETTER PERFORMANCE

The RF-HTN104 can operate at both 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrums allowing you to choose which frequency performs best for you. If you have compatible hardware, you can switch to operate on the 5GHz frequency to avoid crowding of the 2.4GHz spectrum and improve the stability and speed of your wireless connection.

INCREASED SECURITY

Using the included Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can set up your wireless connection simply and securely. The RF-HTN104 supports both PBC and PIN methods of securely setting up the device. You can choose to use either WPA or WPA2 encryption methods to protect your network from intruders. Additionally, the RF-HTN104 comes with an easy to configure firewall to further protect you.

EASY SETUP

The Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and Wi-Fi Invite features allow you to easily connect another device to the RF-HTN104.

Features

• Faster Wireless Networking - The RF-HTN104 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g.

• Compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Devices - The RF-HTN104 is fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g PCI and USB network adapters.

• Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network management features including:

URL Blocking - Easily applied content filtering based on IP Address or URL.

Filter Scheduling - URL Blocking can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.

Hardware Overview

FRONT PANEL

Hardware Overview (Continued)

REAR PANEL

Installation

This section will walk you through installing the router. Placement of the router is very important. Be sure not to place it in an enclosed space like a cabinet, closet, attic, garage or any other area where there is not ample ventilation.

Before you Begin

• You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using a USB connection before using the router then you must turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN port on the router and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to contact 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

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computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.

Wireless Installation Considerations

The RocketFish RF-HTN104 wireless router allows you to access your network via a wireless connection from anywhere within its operating range. However, keep in mind that there are factors that affect the signal strength and range of your connection. The number of objects the signal must pass through together with the number of radio frequencies in the area will have an effect on the range. Remember these tips to maximize the wireless range of your network:

1. Keep the number of walls or ceilings that the signal must pass through to a minimum. Each wall or ceiling that the signal must pass through will have an adverse affect on the range of your network.

2. Be aware of the direct line between the devices. A wall that is at an angle will mean that signal needs to pass through a greater surface area than the normal thickness of the wall.

3. Building materials make a difference. Try to position access points, routers and computers so that the signal passes through open doorways or through drywall. Materials such as glass, metal, steel, walls with insulation, bodies of water such as fish tanks, mirrors, file cabinets, brick and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.

4. Keep your wireless router at least 3-6 feet (1-2 meters) away from other devices which generate radio frequencies.

5. If you choose to operate the wireless router on the 2.4GHz spectrum, be aware that this is more commonly used than the 5GHz spectrum and is therefore susceptible to interference from devices such as microwaves and cordless phones. Try to keep the base station of your cordless phone as far away as possible from the wireless router as the base station will transmit a signal even if the phone is not in use.

Connecting the RF-HTN104 to a Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem

If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below:

1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router.

2. Unplug the modem’s power adapter. Shut down your computer.

3. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into the Internet port on the router.

4. Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router. Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer.

5. Plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds).

6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip.

7. Use the power switch to power on the router. Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot.

8. Turn on your computer.

Refer to “Configuring Your Wireless Router” on page 14 to configure your router.

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Configuring your wireless router when connected to a modem

If you will be attaching your Wi-Fi Invite router to a modem, you have several options to establish an Internet connection:

When your modem initiates the connection:

• Auto (DHCP) (see page 32)

• Manual (see page 33)

When your Wi-Fi Invite router initiates the connection:

• PPPoE (see page 34)

• PPTP (see page 35)

• L2TP (see page 36)

Connecting the RF-HTN104 to Another Router

If you are connecting the RocketFish router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network:

• Disable DHCP (refer to the section of this manual called DHCP Server to learn more)

• Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your other router.

To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:

1. Plug the power into the router and use the power switch to power up the router. Connect one of your computers to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Make sure your IP address on the computer is 192.168.1.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). If you need to change the settings, write down your existing settings before making any changes. In most cases, your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have to do anything to your computer.

2. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 and press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user name to admin and leave the password

box empty. Click

3. Click the icon from the animated menu at the bottom of the web-

configuration utility.

the Enable DHCP Server checkbox as in the screenshot on this page. Click

to continue.

5. Select IP Address from the menu on the left, enter an available IP address

and the subnet mask of your network. Click new IP address to access the configuration utility of the router in the future. Close the browser and change your computer’s IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1.

to continue.

Select DHCP Server from the menu on the left. Uncheck

to save your settings. Use this

6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the router and reconnect your computer to your network.

7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the Internet (WAN) port of the RocketFish router.

8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router.

Router Front Panel

Front Panel Controls

The router is equipped with a multidirectional control pad on the front panel. You can use this control pad to navigate your way through the menus shown on the front LCD screen. Pressing the black button in the middle will confirm the selected option.

LCD Display

The LCD Display of the RF-HTN104 can show some basic information for quick access and also perform simple Wi-Fi connection functions. Under normal operation, the LCD will show the time and date and the number of wireless clients connected to the router.

Accessing System Information

To access basic system information:

1. Press the middle button of the control pad. The Main Menu is displayed.

2. Press the middle button of the control pad again to select System Information. The Admin account and password are displayed.

3. Press the down direction button on the control pad. The host name is displayed.

4. Press the left direction button on the control pad to return to the main menu.

Accessing Wi-Fi Information

To access Wi-Fi Information:

1. Press the middle button of the control pad to display the main menu.

2. Select WIFI Information using the control pad and press the middle button to confirm your selection.

3. Select either 2.4G or 5G and press the middle button to confirm your selection. The SSID, Security Type is displayed.

4. Press the down direction button on the control pad to display the Wireless Pass Phrase.

Using Wi-Fi Invite from the front panel controls

To join a network using Wi-Fi Invite:

1. Place the hub and router close to each other for the setup procedure and power them on. The first time the router detects a signal from a Wi-Fi Invite hub within range, it displays the following screen:

2. Select the Invite function to continue by pressing the center button on the control pad. The router will scan for wireless clients in range and show a list of discovered devices after a few moments.

3. Select the host name of the device you want to invite from the list by pushing the right direction button on the control pad. For the Wi-Fi Invite Home Hub, this will be RF-HTN102 by default.

On your RocketFish Wi-Fi Invite Home Hub, you should see the CONNECT button flashing if you have invited it successfully. If the CONNECT button is not flashing, confirm that you have invited the correct device from the router and try again. Press the CONNECT button on the front to accept the invitation. Within 2 minutes, the router will connect with the hub and display “WIFI invite connection established!”. If it does not establish a connection, try repositioning the router or the client and try again.

To block a client from being able to connect to your router:

1. Press the middle button of the control pad. The Main Menu is displayed.

2. Select WIFI Invite and press the middle button of the control pad again to confirm your selection.

3. Select Block List and press the middle button of the control pad to confirm your selection. A screen asking whether you want to add or remove a client to the block list is displayed.

4. Select Add the client. The router scans for clients within range.

5. Select the device you want to block from the list by pressing the right direction button on the control pad to confirm your selection. A screen confirming that the device has been blocked is shown.

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