Eminent EM4563, EM4565 User Manual

EM456x - Wireless N modem router

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EM456x - Wireless N modem router

Warnings and points of attention

Due to laws, directives and regulations set out by the European Parliament, this device could be subject to limitations concerning its use in certain European member states. In certain European member states the use of this product could be prohibited. More information regarding this warning can be found in the Declaration of Conformity on the last page of this document!

Table of contents

1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Functions and features ...................................................................................... 3

1.2 Packaging contents ........................................................................................... 3

1.3 Explanation of the front ...................................................................................... 3

1.4 Explanation of the back ..................................................................................... 4

1.5 Explanation of the side of the EM456X .............................................................. 4

2.0 Installation using the wizard ................................................................................... 5

3.0 Manual installation ................................................................................................. 5

3.1 Connecting the EM456X .................................................................................... 5

3.2 Logging in to the EM456X.................................................................................. 6

3.3 Configuration for KPN related providers (KPN, Planet, XS4ALL) ....................... 6

3.4 Configuration for DHCP providers (Tele2, BabyXL, Online Family) .................... 7

4.0 Manually setup and secure the wireless network ................................................... 8

4.1 Using the installation wizard to setup and secure a wireless network ................. 8

4.2 Manually setup and configure the wireless network ........................................... 8

4.3 WPA2 security (recommended) ......................................................................... 8

4.4 WPA security ..................................................................................................... 9

4.5 WEP security ..................................................................................................... 9

5.0 Setting up the wireless network on your computer ............................................... 10

5.1 Setting up a wireless network using Windows XP ............................................ 10

5.2 Setting up a wireless network using Windows Vista ......................................... 10

5.3 Setting up a wireless network using Windows 7 ............................................... 11

6.0 Securing your network using WPS ....................................................................... 11

7.0 Control your internet connection .......................................................................... 12

7.1 Wireless MAC Address Filter ........................................................................... 12

7.2 Blocking websites using URL Filtering ............................................................. 13

8.0 Opening ports (Port Forwarding).......................................................................... 13

9.0 Frequently asked questions ................................................................................. 14

10.0 Service and support ........................................................................................... 16

11.0 Warranty conditions ........................................................................................... 16

12.0 Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................. 17

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1.0 Introduction

Congratulations with the purchase of this high-quality Eminent product! This product has undergone extensive testing by Eminent’s technical experts. Should you experience any problems with this product, you are covered by a five-year Eminent warranty. Please keep this manual and the receipt in a safe place.

1.1 Functions and features

The Eminent wireless ADSL2+ modem realizes a high-speed home network. Without an effort you can setup a stable and fast wireless network by using the unique installation wizard on CD-ROM.

Thanks to the two antennas of the EM4565 en EM4566 (one antenna for the EM4562 and EM4563), you are assured of an optimal wireless range. Do you also have computers without a wireless adapter? Don’t worry! The modem gives you the opportunity to connect your computers using the wired connection, while your other computers are connected wirelessly.

Thanks to the presence of all modern security techniques, your wireless network is completely secured! Are you using the this modem router in combination with an Eminent wireless N adapter with WPS button? Then you can easily secure your wireless network with one press on the button. The modem is equipped with an advanced firewall to give you a well protected internet connection.

1.2 Packaging contents

The following parts need to be present:

• EM4562/EM4563/EM4565EM4566 wireless N ADSL2+ modem router

• Power supply

• Network cable

• CD-ROM with Wizard

• User manual

1.3 Explanation of the front

The EM456X has several LED’s at the front. Below you will see a display of these LED’s and the explanations of these LED’s.

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1. POWER: Will be lit when the power supply is connected.

2. DSL: Will be lit when an ADSL connection has been established.

3. INTERNET: Will be lit when an internet connection with your provider has been established.

4. WLAN: Will blink when the modem has finished booting and the wireless network is active.

5. WPS: Will blink when a WPS connection is being established.

6. LAN: These LED’s will be lit when there is network cable connected to the corresponding ports.

1.4 Explanation of the back

At the back of the housing, the EM456X has several connections. You will find a display of these connections and the explanation of the connections below.

1. POWER: Connection for the power supply.

2. ON/OFF: On/Off switch for the EM456X.

3. LAN 1/4: Network connections for UTP network cables.

4. ADSL : Connection for your telephone cable.

1.5 Explanation of the side of the EM456X

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1. WLAN: WLAN button: Used to disable the broadcast of the wireless signal.

2. WPS: WPS button. Use this button to secure the wireless network using WPS. Only applicable when using WPS adapters.

2.0 Installation using the wizard

The easiest way to install the EM456X is by using the installation wizard, as described in this chapter. This wizard allows you to setup your modem for your internet provider, give your wireless network a name and secure your wireless network. If you do not want to make use of the installation wizard on the supplied CD-ROM, you can continue with chapter 3.

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Place the CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD-player.

3. The software will start automatically.

4. Choose your language and click ‘Next’.

5. Choose ‘Configure my router’.

6. Follow the steps shown on screen until the installation has finished. You now have a working internet connection.

3.0 Manual installation

For the manual installation of the EM456X it is important that your internet browser and your network are configured correctly. These settings are correctly configured by default.

3.1 Connecting the EM456X

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Connect the EM456X to a wall outlet using the supplied power supply.

3. Connect the telephone cable to the ‘ADSL’ port of the EM456X.

4. Connect the other side of this telephone cable to the ADSL splitter (not supplied).

5. Connect the network cable to one of the four ‘LAN’ ports of the EM456X.

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6. Connect the other end of this network cable to the network connection of your computer’s network adapter.

7. Press the ‘ON/OFF’ switch on the EM456X once to turn the EM456X on.

Is my EM456X correctly connected to the power grid? Verify whether the ‘POWER’ LED is lit.

Is my network connection correctly connected? Turn on your computer and verify whether the corresponding ‘LAN’ LED is lit. Also, the LED on your computer’s network adapter needs to be lit.

3.2 Logging in to the EM456X

In order to manually set the EM456X for an internet connection, you have to make a connection with the EM456X first. You can make a connection with the EM456X using the following procedure.

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Open your web browser (For example: Internet Explorer, Netscape or Firefox).

3. Type ‘http://192.168.1.1’ in the address bar.

4. Press the ‘Enter’ key or click ‘Go to’.

5. Type ‘admin’ in the ‘Username’ field (Attention! This field is capital letter sensitive).

6. Type ‘admin’ in the ‘Password’ field (Attention! This field is capital letter sensitive).

7. Click ‘OK’.

8. The opening screen will be shown.

3.3 Configuration for KPN related providers (KPN, Planet,

XS4ALL)

1. Click ‘Quick Start’.

2. Click ‘RUN WIZARD’.

3. Click ‘NEXT’.

4. Now you now have to set a new password for the modem router itself. Fill in the new password at the ‘New Password’ field.

5. Confirm this new password at the ‘Confirm Password’ field.

6. Click ‘NEXT’.

7. Select ‘PPPoE/PPPoA’.

8. Click ‘NEXT’.

9. Fill in your ADSL username at the ‘Username’ field. Bear in mind that in some cases, a provider demands you to use an extension behind your username. Refer to the documentation the ISP has provided you.

10. Fill in the ADSL password at the ‘Password’ field.

11. Fill in ‘8’ at ‘VPI’.

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