Encore ENHWI-2AN4 Series, ENHWI-1AN4 Series, ENHWI-2AN42, ENHWI-1AN42, ENHWI-2AN45 Quick Installation Manual

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Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to chang e wi thout notice, and actual pr oduct appe arance m ay dif fer from that depic ted herein.
All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective holders.
© 2011 Encore Electronics, Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ..................................................................... 2
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................ 2
1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .......................................................... 2
1.3 FRONT PA NEL A ND LED INDICATORS ....................................... 3
1.4 BACK PANEL AND CONNECTORS .............................................. 4
CHAPTER 2: CONNECTING YOUR ROUTER .......................................... 5
CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER ........................................ 7
3.1 ACCESSING THE WEB-BASED CONFIGURATION UTILITY ......... 7
3.2 ENCORE SETUP WIZARD ........................................................... 9
CHAPTER 4: ADVANCED CONFIGURATION ........................................ 12
4.1 WAN (WIDE AREA NETWORK) ............................................... 12
4.1.1 Connection Type ................................................................. 12
A. DHCP Client or Fixed IP ................................................................. 13
B. PPPoE ............................................................................................... 14
C. PPTP/L2TP with Dynamic IP (Obtain IP Automatically) ............. 15
D. PPTP/L2TP with Static IP (Specify IP) .......................................... 16
E. BigPond Cable ................................................................................. 17
4.1.2 Start to use the Internet connection .............................. 18
4.1.3 Technical Support .............................................................. 18
Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual
product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.
All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective holders.
© 2011 Encore Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
The ENHWI-1AN4x Wireless N150 Router / ENHWI-2AN4x Wireless N300 Router complies with IEEE 802.11n, and provides faster and farther range than 802.11g while being backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b mode. This router uses advanced broadband router chipset and wireless LAN chipset solution to let you enjoy high-speed Wired and Wireless connection. Simply connect this device to a Cable or DSL modem and then you can share your high-speed Internet access with multiple PCs at your home with or without wires. It creates a secure Wired and Wireless network for you to share photos, files, video, music, printer and network storage. ENHWI-1AN4x / ENHWI-2AN4x provides maximum transfer rate up to 150Mbps and supports WEP, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x high-level WLAN security features that guarantee the best security for users.
1.1 Package Contents
   Wireless N300 Router or Wireless N150 Router x1    External Antenna x2 (for the N300 Series)
X1 (for the N150 Series)
   External Power Adapter x1    Setup CD (User Manual in the CD) x1    RJ-45 Ethernet Cable x1
1.2 System Requirements
   Active broadband connection with cable/DSL modem    10/100 Ethernet cables with RJ-45 connector    Ethernet or wireless enabled computers    TCP/IP protocol must be installed on the connec ting computers    Web browser: Internet Explorer 7 or later, or Mozilla Firefox 3 or later
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1.3 Front Panel and LED Indicators
LED Status Description
POWER
On The router power is on. Off The router power is off.
SYSTEM
On The router is starting the system.
Slow Blinking The router system is ready to work.
WAN
On WAN port is successfully connected
Blinking
The router is sending or receiving data through the WAN (usually is your cable/DSL modem).
WLAN
Slow Blinking Wireless network is ready.
Blinking
The router is sending or receiving data over the wireless network.
LAN
(1/2/3/4)
On LAN port is successfully connected.
Blinking
The router is sending or receiving data over the wired network.
WPS
On
The WPS LED keeps on for around 8 seconds while the system is starting.
Off The WPS PBC/PIN function is not running.
Slow Blinking
The WPS PBC function is running and last for 2 minutes after pressing and holding the WPS button for 3 or more seconds.
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1.4 Back Panel and Connectors
Port / Button Description
Antenna
Attach the external antenna(s) with R-SMA connector here. (The N300 Series has two antenna connectors, while the N150 Series only has one.)
Reset
The Reset button will restore your router to the default setting. Press and hold the button for 6 seconds to enable the reset function.
Note: Before using the reset button, you should try two things:
1. Disconnect and power off both your modem and router. Wait for 30 seconds and turn on your modem FIRST. Wait for another 60 seconds for your modem to boot up. LAST, connect the modem back to the router and turn on the router. W ait for another 60 seconds for the router to boot up. RESTART your web browser to see if you can access the Internet now.
2. If the first solution does not work, restart your computer and open your web browser again.
If the above-mentioned two solutions and the reset function cannot solve your problem, contact your Internet service provider to see if there is a problem with you modem or Internet service.
LAN
(1/2/3/4)
Connect the 10/100 Ethernet Cable with RJ-45 connector here.
Most networking devices should connect to the LAN port, such as computer, NAS, IP camera, print server, switch, and access point.
WAN
Connect the 10/100 Ethernet Cable with RJ-45 connector here.
Only connect a Wide Area Network (WAN) device to this port, such as a Cable/DSL modem.
POWER
Connect the bundled DC 12V power adapter here.
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Chapter 2: Connecting Your Router
1. Attach the antenna to the back of the router.
2. Power off your Cable/DSL modem.
3. Connect your computer to the LAN port on the router with an Ethernet cable.
4. Connect your Cable/DSL modem to the WAN port on the Router with an Ethernet cable.
5. Power on the Cable/DSL modem, BEFORE powering on the router. Wait for 60 seconds for your modem to boot up.
6. Plug the bundled power adapter to a power outlet. Connect the power adapter to the router. Wait for another 60 seconds for your router to boot up.
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