Encore 802.11n User Manual

Encore 802.11n Wireless Router

User Manual

FCC Certifications

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.

CE Mark Warning

This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility,
EN 55022 class B for ITE, the essential protection requirement of Council Directive
89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility.

Company has an on-going policy of upgrading its products and it may be possible that
information in this document is not up-to-date. Please check with your local distributors for
the latest information. No part of this document can be copied or reproduced in any form
without written consent from the company.

Trademarks:

All trade names and trademarks are the properties of their respective companies.
Copyright © Encore Electronics, Inc. 2007, All Rights Reserved.

Table of Contents

UNPACKING INFORMATION·····················································································1
INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS ROUTER···························································1

General Description·····································································································1
Key Features··············································································································· 2
The Front Panel···········································································································3
The Rear Panel ··········································································································· 4

Power Connection································································································ 4
Placement (Optional)····························································································4
Restore Default Button························································································· 4

INSTALLING AND USING WIRELESS ROUTER·················································· 5

Network configuration setup························································································ 5
Computer configuration setup······················································································ 5

MANAGEMENT··············································································································7

Wireless Router configuration setup············································································ 7
Network Setting ··········································································································· 9

WAN Interface Setup····························································································9
LAN Interface Setup··························································································· 13
QOS Settings······································································································ 15

Wireless Settings······································································································· 17

Basic Settings·····································································································17
Advanced Settings······························································································ 18
Security Settings································································································· 20
Access Control ···································································································23
WDS Settings····································································································· 25
WPS Settings ·····································································································27

NAT Settings·············································································································· 29

NAT Settings······································································································· 29
Virtual Server ······································································································ 30
Virtual DMZ········································································································· 32

Firewall Settings ········································································································ 33

IP Filter···············································································································33
Port Filter············································································································ 35
MAC Filter ·········································································································· 37
Website Filter······································································································ 38

Services Settings······································································································· 39

DDNS Settings ··································································································· 39
UPnP Settings···································································································· 40

System Log Settings··························································································· 41
Date/Time Settings····························································································· 42

Management·············································································································· 43

Admin Account···································································································· 43
Ping Test············································································································· 44
Config·················································································································44
Firmware Upgrade······························································································45

Information················································································································· 45

System Information····························································································· 45
Packet Statistics ································································································· 46
Routing Table······································································································ 46
System Log ········································································································ 47

Logout························································································································ 47

Logout ················································································································ 47
Reboot················································································································ 47

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS·················································································· 48

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Unpacking Information

Thank you for purchasing Encore 802.11n Wirele ss Router. Before you start, please check
all the contents of this package.

The product package should include the following:

1. One Wireless Router

2. One power adapter

3. One User Manual (CD)

4. One detachable antenna

Introduction To Wireless Router

General Description

The Encore 802.11n Wireless Router is compatible with IEEE802.11n standard, which
supports data rate up to 300 Mbps in 2.4 GHz band, which is also compatible with IEEE

802.11g/b wireless devices. The router allows multiple users to share one broadband
connection, as well as secures your private network. With its built-in 4-port switch and
wireless AP, LAN users can share files, printers, or playing network games all at a
blazing speed.

To provide a secure wireless network, this router supports wireless data encryption with
64/128-bit WEP, WPA and WPA2. Network Address Translation (NAT) Firewall is also
support to shield your communications and network from hackers and wireless
eavesdroppers.

The Wireless Router built-in with 4-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch is the latest
generation of Wireless router product for Home/Office and SOHO users. This
full-feature and self-contained compact Wireless Router will be fully for broadband
access in both of LAN and Wireless environment. This device has been specifically
designed to provide LAN and Wireless users the most cost-effective method with
multiple accesses to the Internet at the cost of a single public IP address（IP Sharing）
and enjoy the true Plug-and-Play installation. Moreover, the built-in 4-port 10/100Mbps
switch lets users plug the network cable into the device without buying additional switch.

This device is also an Access Point. It has a built-in wireless LAN. Users can connect to
Internet using wireless network interfaces anywhere within the range of its radio
transmission. It’s ideal for SOHO users who require instant and convenient access to
Internet without the restriction of connecting cables.

Key Features

The switch provides the following key features:

 Compatible with IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g/b wireless standards.
 Provides three 802.11n/g/b wireless Reverse SMA detachable antennas
 High speed transfer data rate up to 300Mbps
 Supports wireless data encryption with 64/128-bit WEP, WPA and WPA2
 Supports authentication for wireless connectivity based on ESSID
 Supports Multiple BSSID.
 Provides MAC access control and hidden SSID function
 WDS supported with WEP, TKIP and AES encryption
 Channel: USA 11, Europe 13
 Supports NAT IP Sharing
 Supports WAN connection type-Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, & DHCP client
 SPI Anti-DoS Firewall; Virtual DMZ; DNS relay; UPnP
 Provides DHCP server and client
 Supports ALG for FTP, NetMeeting, DDNS (DynDNS, TZO)
 Supports QoS:WMM
 Supports firmware upgrade function via Web
 Supports system log
 Certifications: FCC Class B, CE Mark, VCCI Class B

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The Front Panel

The front panel of the Wireless Router:

LED Definitions

z Status LED

The LED will be dark for a few seconds when the system is started. After that, the LED
will blink periodically to show the Wireless Router is working normally. If the LED stays
green/dark that means the system failed, you need to contact your agent or try to
reboot the system.

z WLAN LED

I. When Wireless AP is ready for data transmitting and receiving, it is steady green.
II. When the data is transmitting or receiving, it is blinking green.

z LAN LEDs

Every port has an Act/Link LED. Steady green (link state) indicates that the port has
good linkage to its associated devices. Flashing green indicates that the port is
receiving or transmitting data between its associated devices.

z WAN LED

The LED stays light (green) means the WAN port has good linkage to its associated
devices.
The LED will blink green when there is traffic transverse the port.

z Setup Button

We provide this setup button to help users connecting this router to Internet quickly.

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The Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Wireless Router is shown below.

Power Connection

Plug the circle end of the power adapter firmly into the rear panel of the Wireless Router,
and the other end put into an electric service outlet then the system is ready.

Placement

y Desktop Option

1. The Router has one plastic stand that can be divided into two parts.

2. Combine one part of stand with the side of router.

3. Do the same with the second part.

4. Place the Router.

Restore Default Button

1. Push the button for more than 5 seconds and then release it, the system will return
to factory default setting. In the meantime, system rewrites flash to default value and
Status LED halts for a while. Approximately 60 seconds later, the Status LED blinks
green periodically, now the whole system parameters have returned to factory
default value. If the process has been interrupted by any reason (power off…), the
system will fail. Before performing the process, ensure a safe operating environment
please!

2. To reboot the Router, press the button for 2-5 seconds and then release it, and all
the setting won’t be erased. Wait for the Router to complete the reboot, and then
you can start to use it.

Warning：Incomplete factory setting recovery procedure will cause the Wireless Router

malfunction！If you are unfortunately in this situation, do not try to repair it by
yourself. Consult your local distributor for help!

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Installing And Using Wireless Router

This Chapter provides a step-by-step guide to the installation and configuration of the
Wireless Router. We suggest you go over the whole chapter and then do more advanced
operation.

Network configuration setup

Steps to build up the network:
¾ Connect the ADSL or Cable modem to the Ethernet WAN port on the back of the

Wireless Router by using the UTP cable.

¾ Connect the phone line from the wall socket to the line-in port on the ADSL modem,

or the coaxial cable to the line-in port on the Cable modem.

¾ Plug-in the power adapter to the modem and turn on the power. Install the Ethernet

card into the computer by referring to the User Guide that came with the card.

¾ Connect the computer to the Wireless Router by using standard twisted-pair Ethernet

cable from the computer’s Ethernet card to an 10/100Mbps Ethernet port on the back
of the Wireless Router.

¾ Plug-in the power adapter to the Router and the other side to the wall outlet.

Computer configuration setup

In order to communicate with this Wireless Router, you have to configure the IP
addresses of your computer to be compatible with the device. The router supports
DHCP server and it is enabled as default. Users that configure your IP address as
“Obtain an IP address automatically” may skip the following IP configuration
instruction.

Note:

1. The default network setting of the device:
IP address: 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
DHCP Server: enabled

2. In the following TCP/IP configuration guide, the IP address “192.168.1.2 ” is
assumed to be your IP address if you want to specify IP addresses manually. Please
DO NOT choose “192.168.1.1” for the IP address (192.168.1.1) has been set as the
default IP for this device.

3. The following TCP/IP configuration guide uses windows XP as the presumed
operation system.

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Procedures to configure IP addresses for your computer

1. If you are in Classic Start menu view, click Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Network Connections. If you are in Start menu view, click Start > Control Panel >
Network Connections.

2. Double click Local Area Connection.

3. Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

4. You may choose “Obtain an IP address automatically”(recommend) to get IP address
automatically or choose “Use the following IP address” to specify IP addresses
manually. Please click the OK button after your configuration.

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Management

Wireless Router configuration setup

In order to make the whole network operate successfully, it is necessary to configure the
Wireless Router through your computer has a WEB browser installed. Please follow up
the steps listed below.

1. Double click the Internet WEB browser icon on your desktop screen (Netscape
Communicator 4.0 and Internet Explorer 3.0 or update version)

2. Type 192.168.1.1 into the URL WEB address location and press Enter.

3. The Login Name and Password Required window appears.

- Select Administrator in the Login Name drop list (default value).

- Enter admin in the Password location (default value).

- Click Login button.

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4. The Graphic User Interface

After the password authorization, the Information page shows up as the home page of
the Graphic User interface. You may click on each folder on left column of each page
to get access to each configuration page.

Note: Please note that you should click the Save Settings button to apply your
configuration to this device. You can also restore the default settings by clicking the
Reset Settings button.

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Network Setting

WAN Interface Setup

This page allows users to configure those parameters for connecting to Internet. You
may select the WAN Access Type from the “My Connection type” column and
configure parameters for each mode.

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Static IP Mode

Items Information
IP Address, Subnet Mask and
Default Gateway

Fill in the IP address, Subnet Mask and
Default Gateway that provided by your
Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Primary and 2nd DNS server

To specify the Domain Name Server (DNS).
Enter the DNS provided by your ISP in 1

st

and 2nd server.

Static IP MTU

To enable the Maximum Transmission Unit
of Router setup. Any packet over this
number will be chopped up into suitable
size before sending. Larger number will
enhance the transmission performance.
Enter the MTU number in the blank to set
the limitation (default 1500bytes).

Host Name

Name of this device.

Ping from WAN

Mark the check box to enable others
detecting this device from WAN, and clear
the checkbox to disable.

WAN Ethernet MAC

Select to use the following MAC as the
MAC while serving Internet:
Original MAC: the MAC of the device.
Manual Settings: the MAC of your
computer. Click on the words in the bracket
to clone your computer MAC in the blank.
You can also change the MAC numbers if
you need.

* Please click on the Save Settings button or the Reset Settings button on the above table

to save/reset the configurations.

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DHCP Client Mode

Items Information
Set DNS server

If your DNS provide by ISP is dynamic, choose
“Automatically”, if not choose “Manually” and enter the
DNS provided by your ISP in DNS 1, 2.

DHCP MTU

To enable the Maximum Transmission Unit of Router
setup. Any packet over this number will be chopped
up into suitable size before sending. Larger number
will enhance the transmission performance.
Enter your MTU number in the text-box to set the
limitation (default 1500bytes).

Host Name

Name of this device.

Ping from WAN

Mark the check box to enable others detecting this
device from WAN, and clear the checkbox to disable.

WAN Ethernet MAC

Select to use the following MAC as the MAC while
serving Internet:
Original MAC: the MAC of the device.
Manual Settings: the MAC of your computer. Click on
the words in the bracket to clone your computer MAC
in the blank. You can also change the MAC numbers if
you need.

* Please click on the Save Settings button or the Reset Settings button on the above table

to save/reset the configurations.

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PPPoE Mode

Items Information
PPPoE Username and
Password

Fill in the User Name and Password that provided
by your ISP. The default username/password is
USERNAME/PASSWORD.

Set DNS server

If your DNS provide by ISP is dynamic, choose
“Automatically”, if not, choose “Manually” and enter
the DNS provided by your ISP in DNS 1, 2.

PPPoE MTU

To enable the Maximum Transmission Unit of
Router setup. Any packet over this number will be
chopped up into suitable size before sending.
Larger number will enhance the transmission
performance.
Enter your MTU number in the text-box to set the
limitation (default 1492 bytes).

Host Name

Name of this device.

Ping form WAN

Mark the check box to enable others detecting this
device from WAN, and clear the checkbox to
disable.

WAN Ethernet MAC

Select to use the following MAC as the MAC while
serving Internet:
Original MAC: the MAC of the device.
Manual Settings: the MAC of your computer. Click
on the words in the bracket to clone your computer
MAC in the blank. You can also change the MAC
numbers if you need.

* Please click on the Save Settings button or the Reset Settings button on the above table

to save/reset the configurations.

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