Rosewill RNX-EasyN400 User Manual

Wireless Router RNX-EasyN400

User Manual

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Safety Warning

• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.

• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.

• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device.

• Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in North America or

230V AC in Europe).

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do not place the product where anyone can

walk on the power adaptor or cord.

• Do not use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause electrocution.

• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.

• Do not attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a new one.

• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors.

• Do not obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device.

• Do not use this product near water, eg, in wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

• Do not expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.

• Do not install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric shock

from lightning.

• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.

• Do not open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high voltage

points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device. Please
contact your vendor for further information.

• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.

• If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will be damaged.

Your product is marked with this symbol, which is known as the WEEE mark. WEEE stands for
Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment. It means that used electrical and electronic products
should not be mixed with general waste. Used electrical and electronic equipment should be
treated separately.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................2

BEFORE WE BEGIN............................................................................................................................4

1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................5

1.1 OVERVIEW.....................................................................................................................................5

1.2 KEY FEATURES .............................................................................................................................5

1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................6

1.4 PRODUCT LAYOUT AND LED SIGNAL ..........................................................................................7

1.5 NETWORK + SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................8

1.6 RNX-EASYN400 PLACEMENT......................................................................................................8

1.7 RNX-EASYN400’S LAN & WAN CABLE CONNECTION SETUP..................................................9

2 SETUP WIZA RD........................................................................................................................11

2.1 SETUP WIZARD – GETTING START.............................................................................................11

2.2 SETUP WIZARD – CONFIGURATION............................................................................................12

2.3 SETUP WIZARD – CONNECT MODE SELECTION ........................................................................16

2.3.1 AP Router Mode....................................................................................................................... 16

2.3.2 AP Repeater Mode.................................................................................................................... 21

2.3.3 Connecting to RNX-EasyN400 in AP Repeater Mode..............................................................22

3 ACCESSING RNX-EASYN400 THROUGH WEB BROWSER IN ROUTER MODE.......26

3.1 RESETTING THE RNX-EASYN400..............................................................................................27

3.1.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button............................................................................................27

3.2 NAVIGATE RNX-EASYN400.......................................................................................................27

3.2.1 Navigating RNX-EasyN400 in AP Router Mode......................................................................28

3.2.1.1 RNX-EasyN400 Side Menu Description Table – AP Router Mode....................................... 28

3.2.2 Navigating RNX-EasyN400 in AP Repeater Mode.................................................................. 30

3.2.2.1 RNX-EasyN400 Side Menu Description Table – AP Repeater Mode................................... 31

3.3 RNX-EASYN400’S SYSTEM PAGE..............................................................................................33

3.3.1 Status.........................................................................................................................................33

3.3.2 LAN.......................................................................................................................................... 34

3.3.3 DHCP........................................................................................................................................35

3.3.4 Schedule.................................................................................................................................... 37

3.3.5 Log............................................................................................................................................ 38

3.3.6 Monitor..................................................................................................................................... 38

3.3.7 Language...................................................................................................................................39

3.4 RNX-EASYN400’S WIZARD PAGE .............................................................................................40

3.5 RNX-EASYN400’S INTERNET PAGE...........................................................................................41

3.5.1 Status.........................................................................................................................................41

3.5.2 Dynamic IP............................................................................................................................... 41

3.5.3 Static IP..................................................................................................................................... 42

3.5.4 Point-to-Point over Ethernet Protocol (PPPoE).........................................................................42

3.5.5 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)................................................................................ 43

3.6 RNX-EASYN400’S WIRELESS PAGE ..........................................................................................44

3.6.1 Basic ......................................................................................................................................... 44

3.6.2 WDS with AP Router................................................................................................................47

3.6.3 Advanced.................................................................................................................................. 48

3.6.4 Security..................................................................................................................................... 49

3.6.5 Filter..........................................................................................................................................53

3.6.6 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)................................................................................................... 55

3.6.7 Client List.................................................................................................................................56

3.6.8 Policy........................................................................................................................................ 56

3.7 RNX-EASYN400’S FIREWALL PAGE..........................................................................................58

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3.7.1 Advanced.................................................................................................................................. 58

3.7.2 Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)....................................................................................................... 58

3.7.3 Denial of Service (DoS)............................................................................................................ 59

3.7.4 MAC Filter................................................................................................................................60

3.7.5 IP Filter..................................................................................................................................... 61

3.7.6 URL Filter................................................................................................................................. 62

3.8 RNX-EASYN400’S ADVANCED PAGE.........................................................................................64

3.8.1 Network Address Translation (NAT)........................................................................................ 64

3.8.2 Port Mapping............................................................................................................................64

3.8.3 Port Forwarding (Virtual Server).............................................................................................. 66

3.8.4 Port Triggering (Special Applications) ..................................................................................... 67

3.8.5 Application Layer Gateway (ALG)........................................................................................... 69

3.8.6 UPnP......................................................................................................................................... 70

3.8.7 Quality of Service (QoS)........................................................................................................... 70

3.8.8 Routing ..................................................................................................................................... 72

3.9 RNX-EASYN400’S TOOLS PAGE................................................................................................73

3.9.1 Admin and Remote Management.............................................................................................. 73

3.9.2 Time.......................................................................................................................................... 75

3.9.3 DDNS ....................................................................................................................................... 77

3.9.4 Power........................................................................................................................................ 77

3.9.5 Diagnosis .................................................................................................................................. 78

3.9.6 Firmware................................................................................................................................... 78

3.9.7 Back-up..................................................................................................................................... 81

3.9.8 Reset ......................................................................................................................................... 81

4 REPEATER MODE ...................................................................................................................83

4.1 RNX-EASYN400 IN REPEATER MODE’S SYSTEM PAGE ............................................................87

4.1.1 Status.........................................................................................................................................87

4.1.2 LAN.......................................................................................................................................... 87

4.1.3 Schedule.................................................................................................................................... 88

4.1.4 Log............................................................................................................................................ 89

4.1.5 Monitor..................................................................................................................................... 90

4.1.6 Language...................................................................................................................................90

4.2 RNX-EASYN400 IN REPEATER MODE’S WIZARD PAGE ...........................................................92

4.3 RNX-EASYN400 IN REPEATER MODE’S WIRELESS PAGE........................................................92

5 PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP (UNDER WINDOWS XP).............................................97

APPENDIX A – PRODUCT SPECIFICATION..............................................................................100

APPENDIX B – TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................................102

APPENDIX C – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT...............................................................109

APPENDIX D – IC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT...................................................................111

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Before We Begin

• Please configure RNX-EasyN400 with the computer that was last connected directly to
your modem.

• You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB
connection before using RNX-EasyN400, then you must turn off your modem,
disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on RNX­EasyN400, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your
ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).

• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure y ou disable or uninstall any
PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or
you will not be able to connect to the Internet.

• When running the Setup Wizard from the Rosewill CD, make sure the computer you are

running the CD from is connected to the Internet and online or the wizard will not work.
If you have disconnected any hardware, re-connect your computer back to the modem
and make sure you are online.

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1 Introduction

1.1 Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of RNX-EasyN400 Wireless Network Broadband
Router. RNX-EasyN400 is compatible with 802.11g & 802.11b and draft 802.11n v2.0.
RNX-EasyN400 is not only a Wireless Access Point, but also doubles as a 4-port full­duplex Switch that connects your wired-Ethernet devices together at incredible speeds.

At 150Mbps wireless transmission rate, RNX-EasyN400’s Access Point function built
into RNX-EasyN400 uses advanced MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) technology to
transmit multiple steams of data in a single wireless channel giving you seamless access
to multimedia content. Robust RF signal travels farther, eliminates dead spots and
extends network range. For data protection an d privacy, RNX-Easy N400 can encodes all
wireless transmissions with either WEP or WPA, or WPA2 encryption.

1.2 Key Features

Features

Advantages

Incredible Data Rate up to 150Mbps**

Heavy data payloads such as MPEG
video streaming

IEEE 802.11b/g Compliant

Fully Interoperable with IEEE

802.11b / IEEE 802.11g compliant
devices with legacy protection

Four 10/100 Mbps Fast Switch Ports (Auto­Crossover)

Scalability, extend your network.

Firewall supports, DMZ, MAC Filter, IP
Filter, URL Filter, ICMP Blocking, SPI, Port
Mapping, Port Forwarding, Port Trigger

Avoids the attacks of Hackers or
Viruses from Internet

Support 802.1x Authenticator, 802.11i
(WPA/WPA2, AES), VPN pass-through

Provide mutual authentication (Client
and dynamic encryption keys to

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enhance security

WDS (Wireless Distribution System)

Make wireless AP and Bridge mode
simultaneously as a wireless repeater

** Theoretical wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard of 802.11a, b, g, n chipset used. Actual
throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual throughput rate. All
specifications are subject to change without notice.

1.3 Package Contents

Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are
missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped
back in its original pac ka g e.

1. 1x 802.11n EasyN400 Router with 2dBi 2.4GHz Fixed Antennas

2. 1x 100V~240V Power Adapter

3. 1x Quick Install Guide

4. 1x CD (User’s Manual)

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1.4 Product Layout and LED Signal

LED

Color Status Description

On

RNX-EasyN400 is receiving power and functioning
properly.

Blinking RNX-EasyN400 is performing test or reset

POWER

Amber

Off RNX-EasyN400 is not receiving power

On

RNX-EasyN400 is ready, but not sending/receiving
wireless signals

Blinking

RNX-EasyN400 is sending/receiving wireless signals

RNX-EasyN400 is connecting WPS with a wireless
client.

WLAN/WPS

Blue

Off The Wireless LAN is not ready or fail

WAN Blue

On RNX-EasyN400 is connecting successfully on WAN

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Blinking RNX-EasyN400 is sending/receiving data through WAN

Off The WAN is not ready or fail

On

RNX-EasyN400 has a successful Ethernet connection.

Blinking

RNX-EasyN400 is sending/receiving data through LAN

port

LAN 1~4 port Blue

Off The LAN is not ready or fail

WPS

Press this button for 1 second to set up a wireless connection via WiFi Protected Setup with
another WPS-enabled client. You must press the WPS button on the client side within 120
seconds for a successful connection.

1.5 Network + System Requirements

To begin using the RNX-EasyN400, make sure you meet the following as minimum
requirements:

h PC/Notebook.
h Operating System – Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000/VISTA
h 1 Free Ethernet port.
h WiFi card/USB dongle (802.11b/g/n) – optional.
h External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45).
h PC with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera etc.)
h Few Ethernet compatible CAT5 cables.

1.6 RNX-EasyN400 Placement

We suggest that you can place RNX-EasyN400 on a desk or other flat surface, or you can
mount it on a wall, however, for optimal performance, place your RNX-EasyN400 in the
center of your office (or your home) that is away from any potential source of
interference, such as a metal wall or microwave oven. This location must be close to a
power connection and your ADSL/Cable modem. If the antennas are not positioned
correctly, performance loss may occur.

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1.7 RNX-EasyN400’s LAN & WAN Cable Connection

Setup

WAN connection:

Connect Ethernet cable between WAN ports of your ADSL/CABLE modem &
INTERNET port of RNX-EasyN400. Make sure your ADSL/CABLE modem is working
well. Contact your ISP if you have any questions.

RNX-EasyN400 Rear View + Intnernet plugin

RNX-EasyN400 WAN Connection Diagram

LAN connection:

Connect Ethernet cable between your PC/Notebook LAN port & one of the 4 available
LAN ports on RNX-EasyN400.

RNX-EasyN400 Rear View + LAN Plugin

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RNX-EasyN400 LAN Connection Diagram

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2 Setup Wizard

We will introduce the Smart Wizard in this section. Please make sure the following
before insert the CD into the CD/DVD drive:

• Internet connection should be setup & ready to use (ADSL or cable modem).

• Modem must provide a RJ45 port to connect with RNX-EasyN400.

¾ Please refers to previous page’s “RNX-EasyN400 LAN Connection Diagram“

• Microsoft Windows compatible PC/Notebook with UPnP enabled network adapter.

• CAT 5 network cable(s) connects to the LAN port on PC/Notebook.

2.1 Setup Wizard – Getting Start

Insert the RNX-EasyN400 CD into your DVD/CD drive. The SETUP WIZARD should
run automatically with a few seconds. If not, please open Windows Explorer and find the
root directory of the CD (Usually “your DVD/CD Drive, eg D:\”). Double click on
Wizard.exe icon to run it.

Wizard.exe

After Double Click on the icon, the window below should popup:

Click Setup Wizard to setup your RNX-EasyN400.

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Click User Manual to open user manual.
Click Adobe Reader to install Adobe Acrobat reader on your PC/Notebook. Click EXIT

anytime you want to abort.

2.2 Setup Wizard – Configuration

Click <Next> to proceed. Click <Exit> to abort.

RNX-EasyN400 should be setup as depicted above.

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Make sure your DSL/CABLE modem is setup and working. Else take the help of your
internet service provider.

Click <Next> to proceed.

Check the MODEM and RNX-EasyN400 connection. It should be as shown below.

Check power connection for modem as well as RNX-EasyN400.
Click <Next> to proceed.

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Notice the LED will light up at this stage. If not, check your procedures again.

Click <Next> to configure WAN & Wireless settings. The Wizard p age will show up as
below:

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Then, you will be prompt to RNX-EasyN400 login page

User name and password are admin/admin. Click <OK>. Your default browser will
connect to RNX-EasyN400 Web Server http://192.168.0.1

.

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Click <Next> to enter mode selection.

2.3 Setup Wizard – Connect Mode Selection

This is where you select the mode that RNX-EasyN400 is going to be use and set its
configurations. You can choose AP Router Mode is when you want to set RNX­EasyN400 as a wireless LAN administrator for your computer or gaming console to
connect to. Or you can choose AP Repeater mode is the WDS/Bridge mode which will
extend your wireless signal, but does not enable WAN interface. Setup Wizard will skip
WAN Configuration when you select this mode.

2.3.1 AP Router Mode

Click <Next>, Setup Wizard will automatically detect you r Internet Network setting s.

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Depending on your Network setting, Wizard will show you either one of the pages below,
the best detecting option will be selected, please click <Next> unless you want to
manually configure your connecting option.

2.3.1.1 DHCP Mode Selection

Smart Wizard has detected DHCP client. Click <Next>, you will see the page show
below which ask you to configure the host name and MAC address of RNX-EasyN400.

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LABEL DESCRIPTION

Host Name This is optional. Depending on if your ISP require you to provide this

information. Please leave this blank, if you are not sure.

MAC address The default value when Click <Clone MAC Address> is set to the WAN’s

physical interface of the broadband router.

Smart Wizard has finished setting up WAN Configuration. Click <Next> to proceed.

2.3.1.2 Wireless Security Selection

After Click <Next>, you should see the page as show below. By moving your mouse
curser on the <Security Bar>; you will see different Options for you to set up your
Wireless Router’s Conne cting Mode.

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Please choose your security level, and enter your desired name for your wireless network
(SSID) and security key (Key); Click <Next> to proceed.

Depending on how you set up RNX-EasyN400, you will see different result pages before
you reboot your RNX-EasyN400.

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Below is the example page, if you select the highest security to be your RNX-EasyN400
Connecting option.

To apply the entire configuration, click <Reboot>.
You will see the below count down when <Reboot> clicked.

LABEL DESCRIPTION

SSID Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the

wireless LAN.
If you change this field on the RNX-EasyN400, make sure all wireless

stations use the same SSID in ord er to connect to RNX-EasyN400 to access
the network.

Key Based on selected Security Level, you will have None, WEP, WPA, and

WPA2 to select from.
None: Choose this to have no wireless LAN security configured. If y ou do
not enable any wireless security on your RNX-EasyN400, your network is
accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range.
WEP: WEP is the original wireless encryption standard which has less
security level compare to WPA and WPA2.
WPA and WPA2

: Security to configure a Pre-Shared Key. Choose this

option only if your wireless clients support WPAPSK or WPA2-PSK
respectively.

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NOTE:

After Wireless settings are applied, you need to connect from your WLAN client with the
security settings you just finished configuring. Remember to write down the type of
security & security key you selected.

2.3.2 AP Repeater Mode

AP Repeater mode is the Repeater mode which will extend your wireless signal, but

does not enable WAN interface. Setup Wizard will skip WAN Configuration when you
select this mode. Click <Next> when select AP Repeater Mode.

NOTE:

For Detail step by step guides, please refer to page 89 for AP Repeater Mode.

The Wizard will prompt you to enter the SSID which you want to use for this Repeater
based on your security level. After type-in your desire SSID, click <Next>

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You should see the below page, click <Reboot>

You will see the count down of the system rebooting

2.3.3 Connecting to RNX-EasyN4 0 0 in AP Repe ate r Mode

RNX-EasyN400 will restart as a repeater now. However, in order to access to the
configuration web page of the repeater, you will need to manually adjust your
computer’s IP.
Windows XP:

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1. Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network

connections.

2. Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network card and

selects Properties.

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

4. Click to use the B section like below page. You will need to set IP address for default.

Example: If RNX-EasyN400’s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address

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192.168.0.X where X is a number between 100 and 200. Make sure that the number
you choose is not in use on the network. Set Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0.

5. Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1).

6. After finish, Click <OK>, Then <OK> on below page

7. Open your web browser and type in 192.168.0.1 on the address bar. At the login,

enter your username and password (default username: admin, password: admin).

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8. You will see the configuration homepage under “REPEATER” mode now.

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3 Accessing RNX-EasyN400 through Web

Browser in Router Mode

1. Make sure your RNX-EasyN400 hardware is properly connected and prepare y our

computer or computer network to connect to the RNX-EasyN400 (refer to the
Quick Start Guide).

2. Launch your web browser.

3. Type "http://192.168.0.1" as the website address. Your computer must be in the

same subnet in order to access this website address.

4. Type "admin" (default) for bo th user name and password, then Click <OK>.

5. You should now see your RNX-EasyN400 System Status page as shown below in

AP Router Mode.

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3.1 Resetting the RNX-EasyN400

If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the RNX-EasyN400
through Web Browser, you will need to use the <RESET> button at the back of the
RNX-EasyN400 to reload the factory-default configuration file. This means that you will
lose all configurations that you had previously saved, the Username and password will be
reset to “admin” and the IP address will be reset to “192.168.0.1”.

3.1.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button

1. Make sure the power LED is on.

2. Press the RESET button for longer than 1 second to restart/reboot the RNX-

EasyN400.

3. Press the RESET button for longer than 10 seconds until you see the power LED is

blinking to set the RNX-EasyN400 back to its factory-default configurations.

3.2 Navigate RNX-EasyN400

The following will summarize on how to navigate RNX-EasyN400 in both AP
Router Mode and Repeater Mode.

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3.2.1 Navigating RNX-EasyN400 in AP Router Mode

Click on the side menu selection on System, The picture screen below shows the
status screen in AP Router Mode.

3.2.1.1 RNX-EasyN400 Side Menu Description Table – AP Router Mode

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Status

This shows the RNX-EasyN400’s general device, system and interface status
information.

LAN

This is where you can configure LAN IP address, subnet mask, also to enable DHCP
server and IP range.

DHCP

Use this screen to view current DHCP client information and to always assign an IP
address to a MAC address (and host name).

Schedule This is where you can set to schedule your wireless internet service

Log This is where RNX-EasyN400 stores the event log file based on the process.

Monitor

You will see graphical diagrams showing the Bandwidth for WAN and WLAN.

System

(For detail,

please see

Page 34.)

Language You can select to have other language.

Wizard

(For detail, please see Page

42.)

You will be guide to setup your router based on a step by step process to either AP
router mode or AP Repeater mode.

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Status This page shows the current Internet connection type and status.

Dynamic IP This page is only use when your ISP provides you with below information

Static IP This page is when your ISP assigns you with a fix IP address to connect.

PPPoE

This is used when you set your ISP login account name and password in your
wireless router instead in your modem or your computer.

Internet

(For detail,

please see

Page 43.)

PPTP

This is when your ISP provider provides you by simply dialing in a local point
provided by your ISP provider.

Basic This is where you can set wireless Radio, Mode, Band, SSID, and Channel.

Advanced

This allows you to set the advanced wireless options. These parameters will affect
your wireless router’s performance, please keep these parameters default unless you
know the effects that these changes will have on RNX-EasyN400.

Security

This part allows you to set your wireless router encryption method to prevent illegal
access.

Filter This page gives you control over MAC address control.

WPS

This page allows you to use WPS method to establish connection between a wireless
clients and the wireless router

Client List

You can find out here which Wireless client that is associating with the Wireless
router.

Wireless

(For detail,

please see

Page 46.)

Policy This page is where you can set up the Wireless Access Policy.

Enable

Firewall gives you extensive protection over your wireless Router based on different
policy.

Advanced This section allows you to set whether to let VPN packet to pass through

DMZ DMZ is where you can re-direct your packet based on your needs

DoS This is the option which provides you prevention from common Hacker attack.

MAC Filter This allows you to define the traffic type permitted in your LAN based on MAC.

IP Filter

This allows you to define the traffic type permitted in your LAN based on IP
address.

Firewall

(For detail,

please see

Page 61.)

URL Filter This allows you to block certain website by full URL address or just the keyword.

NAT

This is where you set to allows multiple users at your local site to access the Internet
through a single Public IP Address or multiple Public IP Addresses

Port map.

Port Mapping allows you to re-direct a particular range of service port numbers
(from the Internet / WAN Port) to a particular LAN IP address.

Advanced

(For detail,

please see

Page 68)

Port fw.

Use the Port Forwarding (Virtual Server) function when you want different

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servers/clients in your LAN to handle different service/Internet application type (e.g.
Email, FTP, Web server etc.) from the Internet.

Port tri.

In this section you can configure RNX-EasyN400 to support multiple connections
for these types of applications

ALG

In this section, you can let the selected application to correctly pass through the NAT
gateway.

UPnP

This allows you to discover PCs within your intranet for them to easily access
through internet.

QoS

QoS lets you classify Internet application traffic by source/destination IP address and
port number. You can assign priority for each type of application and reserve
bandwidth for it.

Routing

This function allows You to set enable Static Routing to let RNX-EasyN400 forward
packets by your routing policy

Admin

You can change the password required to log into the broadband router's system
web-based management

Time The Time Zone allows your router to reference or base its time on the settings.

DDNS DDNS allows you to map the static domain name to a dynamic IP address.

Power You can enable or disable Saving power in WLAN mode

Diagnosis This page could let you diagnosis your current network status.

Firmware This page allows you to upgrade RNX-EasyN400’s firmware.

Back-up This page allows you to save the current router configurations.

Tools

(For detail,

please see

Page 78.)

Reset

You can reset the broadband router when system stops responding correctly or stop
functions.

3.2.2 Navigating RNX-EasyN400 in AP Repeater Mode

AP Repeater mode has limited func tion compare to the AP Router mode.

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3.2.2.1 RNX-EasyN400 Side Menu Description Table – AP Repeater Mode

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Status

This shows the RNX-EasyN400’s general device, system and interface status
information.

LAN

This is where you can configure LAN IP address, subnet mask, also to enable DHCP
server and IP range.

Schedule This is where you can set to schedule your wireless internet service

Log This is where RNX-EasyN400 stores the event log file based on the process.

Monitor

You will see graphical diagrams showing the Bandwidth for WAN and WLAN.

System

(For detail,

please see

Page 94.)

Language You can select to have other language.

Wizard

(For detail, please see Page

100.)

You will be guide to setup your router based on a step by step process to either AP
router mode or AP Repeater mode.

Basic This is where you can set wireless Radio, Mode, Band, SSID, and Channel.

Client List

You can find out here which Wireless client that is associating with the Wireless
router.

Wireless

(For detail,

please see

Page 100.)

Policy

This page is where you can set up the Wireless Access Policy.

Tools

Admin

You can change the password required to log into the broadband router's system

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web-based management

Time The Time Zone allows your router to reference or base its time on the settings.

DDNS DDNS allows you to map the static domain name to a dynamic IP address.

Power You can enable or disable Saving power in WLAN mode

Diagnosis This page could let you diagnosis your current network status.

Firmware This page allows you to upgrade RNX-EasyN400’s firmware.

Back-up This page allows you to save the current router configurations.

(For detail,

please see

Page 78.)

Reset

You can reset the broadband router when system stops responding correctly or stop
functions.

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3.3 RNX-EasyN400’s System Page

3.3.1 Status

This page allows you to monitor the current status of your router.
System: You can see the Uptime, hardware information, serial number as well as

firmware version information.

WAN Settings: This section displays whether the WAN port is connected to a

Cable/DSL connection. It also displays RNX-EasyN400’s WAN IP
address, Subnet Mask, ISP Gateway, MAC address and the Primary
DNS.

LAN Settings: This section displays the Broadband router LAN port’s current

information. It also shows whether the DHCP Server function is
enabled / disabled.

WLAN Settings: This section displays the current WLAN configuration settings.

Wireless configuration details such as SSID, Security settings,
BSSID, Channel number and mode of operation are briefly shown.

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3.3.2 LAN

The LAN Tabs reveals LAN settings which can be altered at will. If you are an entry
level user, try accessing a website from your browser. If you can access website without a
glitch, just do not change any of these settings.

Click <Apply> at the bottom of this screen to save the changed configurations.

LAN IP
IP address: 192.168.0.1. It is RNX-EasyN400’s LAN IP address (the “Default Gateway”

IP address of your LAN clients). It can be changed based on your own
choice.

IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment.

802.1d Spanning Tree: This is disabled by default. If 802.1d Spanning Tree function is

enabled, this router will use the spanning tree protocol to
prevent network loops.

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DHCP Server

DHCP Server: This can enable or disable the Dynamic Pool setting.

Lease time: This is the lease time of each assigned IP address.

Start IP: This is the beginning of the IP pool for DHCP client hosts.

End IP: This is the end of the IP pool for DHCP client hosts

Domain name: The Domain Name for the existing or customized network.

3.3.3 DHCP

View the current LAN clients which are assigned with an IP Address by the DHCP­server. This page shows all DHCP clients (LAN PCs) currently connected to your
network. The table shows the assigned IP address, MAC address and expiration time for
each DHCP leased client. Use the <Refresh> button to update the available information.
Hit <Refresh> to get the updated table.

You can check “Enable Static DHCP IP“. It is possible to add more static DHCP IPs.
They are listed in the table “Current Static DHCP Table“. IP address can be deleted at
will.

Click <Apply> button to save the changed configuration.

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3.3.4 Schedule

This page allows users to set up schedule function for Firewall and Power Saving.

Edit schedule options to allow configuration of firewall and power savings services to
take effect. Fill in the schedule and select type of service. Click <Apply> to keep the
settings.

The schedule table lists the pre-schedule service-runs. You can select any of the schedule
record using the check box.

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3.3.5 Log

View operation event log. This page shows the current system log of the Broadband
router. It displays any event occurred after system start up. At the bottom of the page, the
system log can be saved <Save> to a local file for further processing or the system log
can be cleared <Clear> or it can be re freshed <Refresh> to get the most updated
information. When the system is p owered down, the system log will be cleared if not
saved to a local file.

3.3.6 Monitor

Show histogram for network connection on WAN, LAN & WLAN. Auto refresh keeps
information updated frequently.

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3.3.7 Language

This Wireless Router support multiple language, You can select your desired language
here.

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3.4 RNX-EasyN400’s Wizard Page

Click Wizard to configure the Broadband Router. Setup wizard will be displayed; check
that the modem is connected and click <Next>. The details please refer to Setup Wizard
at <Page 10>.

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3.5 RNX-EasyN400’s Internet Page

3.5.1 Status

This page shows the current Internet connection type and status.

3.5.2 Dynamic IP

Use the MAC address when registering for Internet service, and do not change it unless
required by your ISP. If your ISP used the MAC address of the Ethernet card as an

identifier, connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the broadband router
and click the <Clone MAC Address> button. This will replace the cu rrent MAC address
with the already registered Ethernet card MAC address.

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Host Name: This is optional. Please enter only when your ISP provider provides you

with this information.

MAC address: The default value is set to the WAN’s physical interface of the broadband

router.

3.5.3 Static IP

If your ISP Provider has assigned a fixed IP address to your internet plan. Please enter the
assigned IP address, Subnet mask, Default Gateway IP address, and Primary DNS and
Secondary DNS (if available) provided by your ISP provider.

3.5.4 Point-to-Point over Ethernet Protocol (PPPoE)

Login/Password: Enter the PPPoE username and password assigned by your ISP

Provider.

Service Name: This is optional.

Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU): This is the maximum size of the packets.

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Authentication type: Please use default <Auto> to auto-detect the best type.

Type: Enable the Automatic Connection option to automatically re-establish the

connection when an application attempts to access the Internet again.

Idle Timeout (Available only under Automatic Connection): This is a maximum

period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during
inactivity. If the connection is inactive longer than the Maximum Idle
Time that has set, it will be dropped.

3.5.5 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)

PPTP allows the secure connection over the Internet by simply dialing in a local point
provided by your ISP provider. The following screen allows client PCs to establish a
normal PPTP session and provides hassle-free configuration of the PPTP client on each
client PC.

Click <Apply> to save configuration and connect to ISP provider.

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3.6 RNX-EasyN400’s Wireless Page

3.6.1 Basic

In this wireless basic setting page, you can set your wireless connection based on Radio,
Mode, Band, SSID, and Channel.

Radio: You can turn on/off wireless radio. If wireless Radio is off, you cannot associate

with AP through wireless.

Mode: In this device, we support two operation modes under AP Router Mode. If you

choose AP Router Mode, you can select AP or WDS function in the drop-down
menu.

Band: You can select the wireless standards running on your network environment.

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2.4 GHz (B): If all of your clients are 802.11b, select this one.

2.4 GHz (N): If all of your clients are 802.11n, select this one.

2.4 GHz (B+G): Either 802.11b or 802.11g wireless devices are in your

environment.

2.4 GHz (G): If all of your clients are 802.11g, select this one.

2.4 GHz (B+G+N): if all 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n wireless devices are in

your environment.

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Enable SSID: We support upto 4 multiple SSIDs in this device. Please select how many

SSIDs you would like to use in your network environment.

SSID1~4: ESSID is the name of your wireless network. It might be a uniqu e name to

identify this wireless device in the Wireless LAN. It is case sensitive and up to 32
printable characters. You might change the default ESSID for added security.

Auto Channel: Device will search all valid channels, then select a cleanest channel and

change to this channel if you enable this function. Depend on this function is
enabled or not, you will see different items below Auto Channel.

Channel: If Auto Channel is disabled, you should choose a static channel and AP will

use this channel to communicate with other clients.

Check Channel Time: If Auto Channel is enabled, you can choo se a period from the

drop-down menu. AP will change to a clean channel periodically.

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3.6.2 WDS with AP Router

WDS (Wireless Distribution System), a system that enables the wireless interconnection
of access point, allows a wireless network to be extended using multiple APs without a
wired backbone to link them. Each WDS AP needs same channel and encryption type

settings.

MAC address 1~4: Please enter the MAC address(es) of the neighboring APs which

participate in WDS. You can enter up to 4 devices now.

Set Security: WDS Security depends on your AP security settings. Note: This does not

support mixed mode such as WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Mixed mode.

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3.6.3 Advanced

Advanced function allows you to set your RNX-EasyN400 in advanced wireless options.

You should not change these parameters unless you know what effect the changes
will have on RNX-EasyN400.

Fragment Threshold: This specifies the maximum size of a packet during the

fragmentation of data to be transmitted. If you set this value too
low, it will result in bad performance.

RTS Threshold: When the packet size is smaller than the RTS threshold, the wireless

router will not use the RTS/CTS mechanism to send this packet.

Beacon Interval: This is the interval of time that this wireless router broadcasts a beacon.

A Beacon is used to synchronize the wireless network.

DTIM Period: Enter a value between 1 and 10 for the Delivery Traffic Indication

Message (DTIM). A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next
window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.

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Data Rate: The “Data Rate” is the rate that this access point uses to transmit data packets.

The access point will use the highest possible selected transmission rate to
transmit the data packets.

N Data Rate: The “N Data Rate” is the rate tha t this access point uses to transmit data

packets for N compliant wireless nodes. Highest to lowest data rate can
be fixed.

Channel Bandwidth: This is the range of frequencies that will be used.

Preamble Type: The “Long Preamble” can provide better wireless LAN compatibility

while the “Short Preamble” can provide better wireless LAN
performance.

CTS Protection: It is recommended to enable the protection mechanism. This

mechanism can decrease the rate of data collision between 802.11b
and 802.11g wireless stations. When the protection mode is enabled,
the throughput of the AP will be a little lower due to a lot of frame­network that is transmitted.

TX Power: This can be set to a bare minimum or maximum power.

3.6.4 Security

RNX-EasyN400 provides complete wireless LAN security functions, includ ed are WEP,
IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1x with WEP, WPA with pre-shared key and WPA with
RADIUS. With these security functions, you can prevent your wireless LAN from illegal
access. Please make sure your wireless stations and wireless adapters use the same
security function, and are setup with the same security key.

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SSID Selection: This broadband router support multiple SSID, you could select and set

up the wanted SSID.

Broadcast SSID: If you enabled “Broadcast SSID”, every wireless station located

within the coverage of the RNX-EasyN400 can discover its signal
easily.

WMM: Enabling Wi-Fi Multi-Media can supports QoS for experiencing better audio,

video and voice in applications.

Encryption: When you choose to disable encryption, any wireless clients can con nect to

your RNX-EasyN400 without requiring password.

Enable 802.1x Authentication

IEEE 802.1x is an authentication protocol. Every user must use a valid account to login
to RNX-EasyN400 before accessing the wireless LAN. The authentication is processed
by a RADIUS server. This mode only authenticates users by IEEE 802.1x, but it does not
encrypt the data during communication.

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WEP Encryption

When you select 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key, you have to enter WEP keys to encrypt data.
You can generate the key by yourself and enter it. You can enter four WEP keys and
select one of them as a default key. Then AP can receive any packet encrypted by one of
the four keys.

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Authentication Type: There are two authentication types: "Open System" and

"Shared Key". Both AP and wireless client must be

configured with the same authentication type.

Key Length: You can select the WEP key length for encryption, 64-bit or 128-bit. The

larger the key will be the higher level of security is used, but the
throughput will be lower.

Key Type: You can select ASCII Characters (alphanumeric format) or Hexadecimal

Digits (in the "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" range) to be the WEP Key.

Default Key: This is the key used to encrypt data.

Key1 - Key4: The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network.

Use the following rules to setup a WEP key on the device.

64-bit WEP: input 10-digits Hex values (in the "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" range) or 5-

digit ASCII character as the encryption keys.

128-bit WEP: input 26-digit Hex values (in the "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" range) or

13-digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys.

Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.

WPA Pre-Shared Key Encryption

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard. You can use a pre­shared key to authenticate wireless stations and encrypt data during communication. It
uses TKIP or CCMP (AES) to change the encryption key frequently. So the encryption
key will not easy to be cracked by hack ers. Th is is the best security available.

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WPA-Radius Encryption

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard. You can use an
external RADIUS server to authenticate wireless stations and provide the session key to
encrypt data during communication.
It uses TKIP or CCMP (AES) to change the encryption key frequently. Press <Apply>
button when you are done.

3.6.5 Filter

This wireless router supports MAC Address Control, which prevents unauthorized
clients from accessing your wireless network.

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Enable wireless access control: Enable the wireless access control function.

Adding an address into the list

Enter the "MAC Address" and "Description" of the wireless station to be added and then
click <Add>. The wireless station will now be added into the "MAC Address Filtering
Table" below. If you are having any difficulties filling in the fields, just click "Reset" and
both "MAC Address" and "Description" fields will be cleared.

Remove an address from the list

If you want to remove a MAC address from the "MAC Address Filtering Table", select
the MAC address that you want to remove in the list and then click <Delete Selected>. If
you want to remove all the MAC addresses from the list, just click the <Delete All>
button. Click <Reset> will clear your current selections.

Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.

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3.6.6 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

WPS is the simplest way to establish a connection between the wireless clients and the
wireless router. You don’t have to select the encryption mode and fill in a long
encryption passphrase every time when you try to setup a wireless connection. You only
need to press a button on both wireless client and wireless router, and the WPS will do
the rest for you.

The wireless router supports two types of WPS: WPS via Push Button and WPS via PIN
code. If you want to use the Push Button, you have to push a specific button on the
wireless client or in the utility of the wireless client to start the WPS mode, and switch
the wireless router to WPS mode. You can simply push the WPS button of the wireless
router, or click the ‘Start to Process’ button in the web configuration interface. If you
want to use the PIN code, you have to know the PIN code of the wireless client and
switch it to WPS mode, then fill-in the PIN code of the wireless client through the web
configuration interface of the wireless router.

WPS: Check the box to enable WPS function and uncheck it to disable the WPS function.

WPS Current Status: If the wireless security (encryption) function of this wireless
router is properly set, you’ll see a “Configured” message here. Otherwise, you’ll see
“UnConfigured”.

Self Pin Code: This is the WPS PIN code of the wireless router. You may need this

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information when connecting to other WPS-enabled wireless devices.

SSID: This is the network broadcast name (SSID) of RNX-EasyN400.

Authentication Mode: It shows the active authentication mode for the wireless

connection.

Passphrase Key: It shows the passphrase key that is ran domly generated by the wireless
router during the WPS process. You may need this information when using a device
which doesn’t support WPS.

WPS via Push Button: Press the button to start the WPS process. RNX-EasyN400 will
wait for the WPS request from the wireless devices within 2 minutes.

You can fill-in the PIN code of the wireless device and press the button to start the WPS
process. RNX-EasyN400 will wait for the WPS request fro m the wireless d evice with in 2

minutes.

3.6.7 Client List

This WLAN Client Table shows which the Wireless client associate to this Wireless
Router.

3.6.8 Policy

This function gives you abilities to set up the Wireless Access Policy for RNX-EasyN400.

WAN Connection: Allow Wireless Client on specific SSID to access WAN port.

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Communication between Wireless clients: Allow Wireless Clie nt to commun icate with
other Wireless Client on specific SSID.

Communication between Wireless clients and wired clients: Allow Wireless Client to

communicate with Wired Client on the switch on specific SSID. Or Wireless Client will allow to
communicate with other Wireless Client and access WAN port only.

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3.7 RNX-EasyN400’s Firewall Page

The Broadband router provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection
parameters, thus limiting the risk of hacker attacks, and defending against a wide array of
common Internet attacks. However, for applications that require unrestricted access to the
Internet, you can configure a specific client/server as a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

Note: To enable the Firewall settings select Enable and click <Apply>

3.7.1 Advanced

You can allow the VPN packets to pass through this Broadband router.

3.7.2 Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application (e.g. Games) properly
behind the NAT firewall, then you can open up the firewall restrictions to unrestricted
two-way Internet access by defining a DMZ Host. The DMZ function allows you to re­direct all packets going to your WAN port IP address to a particular IP address in your
LAN. The difference between the virtual server and the DMZ function is tha t the virtual

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server re-directs a particular service/Internet application (e.g. FTP, websites) to a
particular LAN client/server, whereas DMZ re-directs all packets (regardless of services)
from your WAN IP address to a particular LAN client/server.

Enable DMZ: Enable/disable DMZ

LAN IP Address: Fill-in the IP address of a particular host in your LAN Network or

select a PC from the list on the right that will receive all the packets
originally from the WAN port/Public IP address.

Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.

3.7.3 Denial of Service (DoS)

RNX-EasyN400's firewall can block common hacker attacks, including Denial of Service,
Ping of Death, Port Scan and Sync Flood. If Internet attacks occur, RNX-EasyN400 can
also log the events.

Ping of Death: Protections from Ping of Death attack.

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Discard Ping From WAN: RNX-EasyN400’s WAN port will not respond to any Ping

requests

Port Scan: Protects RNX-EasyN400 from Port Scans.

Sync Flood: Protects RNX-EasyN400 from Sync Flood attack.

3.7.4 MAC Filter

If you want to restrict users from accessing certain Internet applications / services (e.g.
Internet websites, email, FTP etc.), and then this is the place to set that configuration.
MAC Filter allows users to define the traffic type permitted in your LAN. You can
control which PC client can have access to these services.

Enable MAC Filtering: Check to enable or disable MAC Filtering.

Deny: If you select “Deny” then all clients will be allowed to access Internet except the

clients in the list below.

Allow: If you select “Allow” then all clients will be denied to access Internet except the

PCs in the list below.

Add PC MAC Address

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Fill in “LAN MAC Address” and <Description> of the PC that is allowed / denied to
access the Internet, and then click <Add>. If you find any typo before adding it and want
to retype again, just click <Reset> and the fields will be cleared.

Remove PC MAC Address

If you want to remove some PC from the "MAC Filtering Table", select the PC you
want to remove in the table and then click <Delete Selected>. If you want to remove all
PCs from the table, just click the <Delete All> button. If you want to clear the selection
and re-select again, just click <Reset>.

Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.

3.7.5 IP Filter

Enable IP Filtering: Check to enable or uncheck to disable IP Filtering.

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Deny: If you select “Deny” then all clients will be allowed to access Internet except for

the clients in the list below.

Allow: If you select “Allow” then all clients will be denied to access Internet except for

the PCs in the list below .

Add PC IP Address

You can click <Add> PC to add an access control rule for users by an IP address or IP
address range.

Remove PC IP Address

If you want to remove some PC IP from the <IP Filtering Table>, select the PC you
want to remove in the table and then click <Delete Selected>. If you want to remove all
PCs from the table, just click the <Delete All> button.

Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.

3.7.6 URL Filter

You can block access to some Web sites from particular PCs by entering a full URL
address or just keywords of the Web site.

Enable URL Blocking: Enable or disable URL Blocking

Add URL Keyword

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Fill in “URL/Keyword” and then click <Add>. You can enter the full URL address or the
keyword of the web site you want to block. If you happen to make a mistake and want to
retype again, just click "Reset" and the field will be cleared.

Remove URL Keyword

If you want to remove some URL keywords from the "Current URL Blocking Table",
select the URL keyword you want to remove in the table and then click <Delete
Selected>.

If you want remove all URL keywords from the table, click <Delete All> button. If you
want to clear the selection and re-select again, just click <Reset>.

Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations

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3.8 RNX-EasyN400’s Advanced Page

3.8.1 Network Address Translation (NAT)

Network Address Translation (NAT) allows multiple users at your local site to access the
Internet through a single Public IP Address or multiple Public IP Addresses. NAT
provides Firewall protection from hacker attacks and has the flexibility to allow you to
map Private IP Addresses to Public IP Addresses for key services such as Websites and
FTP. Select Disable to disable the NAT function.

3.8.2 Port Mapping

Port Mapping allows you to re-direct a particular range of service port numbers (from the
Internet / WAN Port) to a particular LAN IP address. It helps you to host servers behind
RNX-EasyN400 NAT firewall.

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Enable Port Mapping: Enable or disable port mapping function.

Description: description of this setting.

Local IP: This is the local IP of the server behind the NAT firewall.

Protocol: This is the protocol type to be forwarded. You can choose to forward “TCP”

or “UDP” packets only, or select “BOTH” to forward both “TCP” and “UDP”
packets.

Port Range: The range of ports to be forward to the private IP.

Add Port Mapping

Fill in the "Local IP", “Protocol”, “Port Range” and "Description" of the setting to be
added and then click "Add". Then this Port Mapping setting will be added into the
"Current Port Mapping Table" below. If you find any typo before adding it and want to
retype again, just click <Reset> and the fields will be cleared.

Remove Port Mapping

If you want to remove a Port Mapping setting from the "Current Port Mapping Table",
select the Port Mapping setting that you want to remove in the table and then click

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D<Delete Selected>. If you want to remove all Port Mapping settings from the table,
click <Delete All> button. Click <Reset> will clear your current selections.

Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.

3.8.3 Port Forwarding (Virtual Server)

Use the Port Forwarding (Virtual Server) function when you want different
servers/clients in your LAN to handle different service/Internet application type (e.g.
Email, FTP, Web server etc.) from the Internet. Computers use numbers called port
numbers to recognize a particular service/Internet application type. The Virtual Server
allows you to re-direct a particular service port number (from the Internet/WAN Port) to
a particular LAN private IP address (See Glossary for an explanation on Port number).

Enable Port Forwarding: Enable or disable Port Forwarding.

Description: The description of this setting.

Local IP / Local Port: This is the LAN Client/Host IP address and Port number that the

Public Port number packet will be sent to.

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Protocol: Select the port number protocol type (TCP, UDP or both). If you are unsure,

then leave it to the default “both” setting. Public Port enters the service
(service/Internet application) port number from the Internet that will be re­directed to the above Private IP address host in your LAN Network.

Public Port: Port number will be changed to Local Port when the packet enters your

LAN Network.

Add Port Forwarding

Fill in the "Description" , "Local IP", "Local Port", "Protocol" and “Public Port” of
the setting to be added and then click <Add> b utton. Then this Virtual Server setting will
be added into the "Current Port Forwarding Table" below. If you find any typo before
adding it and want to retype again, just click <Reset> and the fields will be cleared.

Remove Port Forwarding

If you want to remove Port Forwardin g settings from the "Current Port Forwarding
Table", select the Port Forwarding settings you want to remove in the table and then

click "Delete Selected". If you want to remove all Port Forwarding settings from the
table, just click the <Delete All> button. Click <Reset> will clear your current selections.

Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.

3.8.4 Port Triggering (Special Applications)

Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet games, video
Conferencing, Internet telephony and others. In this section you can configure RNX­EasyN400 to support multiple connections for these types of applications.

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Enable Trigger Port: Enable or disable the Port Trigger function.

Trigger Port: This is the outgoing (Outbound) range of port numbers for this particular

application.

Trigger Type: Select whether the outbound port protocol is “TCP”, “UDP” or “BOTH”.

Public Port: Enter the In-coming (Inbound) port or port range for this type of application

(e.g. 2300-2400 , 47624)

Public Type: Select the Inbound port protocol type: “TCP”, “UDP” or “BOTH”

Popular Applications: This section lists the more popular applications that require

multiple connections. Select an application from the Popular
Applications selection. Once you have selected an a pplication,
select a location (1-5) in the “Add” selection box and then click
the <Add> button. This will au tomatically list the Public Ports
required for this popular application in the location (1-5) you
specified.

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Add Port Triggering

Fill in the "Trigger Port", "Trigger Type”, “Public Port”, "Public Type", "Public
Port" and "Description" of the setting to be added and then Click <Add>. The Port

Triggering setting will be added into the "Current Trigg er-Port Table" below. If you
happen to make a mistake, just click <Reset> and the fields will be cleared.

Remove Port Triggering

If you want to remove Special Application settings from the "Current Trigger-Port
Table", select the Port Triggering settings you want to remove in the table and then click
<Delete Selected>. If you want remove all Port Triggering settings from the table, just
click the <Delete All> button. Click <Reset> will clear your current selections.

3.8.5 Application Layer Gateway (ALG)

You can manually select the applications that need ALG support. RNX-EasyN400 will
let the selected application to correctly pass through the NAT gateway.

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3.8.6 UPnP

With UPnP, all PCs in you Intranet will discover this router automatically. So, you don’t
have to configure your PC and it can easily access the Internet through this router.

Enable/Disable UPnP: You can enable or Disable the UPnP feature here. After you

enable the UPnP feature, all client systems that support UPnP,
like Windows XP, can discover this router automatically and
access the Internet through this router without having to
configure anything. The NAT Traversal function provided by
UPnP can let applications that support UPnP connect to the
internet without having to configure the virtual server sections.

3.8.7 Quality of Service (QoS)

QoS can let you classify Internet application traffic by source/destination IP address and
port number. You can assign priority for each type of application and reserve bandw idth
for it. The packets of applications with higher priority will always go first. Lower priority
applications will get bandwidth after higher priority applications get enough band width.
This can let you have a better experience in using critical real time services like Internet
phone, video conference …etc. All the applications not specified by y ou are classified as
rule “Others”.

Priority Queue

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This can put the packets of specific protocols in H igh/Low Queue. The packets in High
Queue will process first.

Unlimited Priority Queue: The LAN IP address will not be bounded in the QoS

limitation.

High/Low Priority Queue: This can put the packets in the protocol and port range to

High/Low QoS Queue.

Bandwidth Allocation:

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This can reserve / limit the throughput of specific protocols and port range. You can set
the upper bound and Lower bound.

Type: Specify the direction of packets. Upload, download or both.

IP range: Specify the IP address range. You could also fill one IP address

Protocol: Specify the packet type. The default ALL will put all packets in the QoS

priority Queue.

Port range: Specify the Port range. You could also fill one Port.

Policy: Specify the po licy the QoS, Min option will reserve the selected data rate in QoS

queue. Max option will limit the selected data rate in QoS queue.

Rate: The data rate of QoS queue.

Disabled: This could turn off QoS feature.

3.8.8 Routing

You can set enable Static Routing to let RN X-EasyN400 forward packets by y our routing
policy. To Start, first you will need to disable NAT.
Upon disable the NAT function. You will see below page appear.

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Destination L A N IP: Specify the destination LAN IP address of static routing rule.

Subnet Mask: Specify the Subnet Mask of static routing rule.

Default Gateway: Specify the default gateway of static routing rule.

Hops: Specify the Max Hops number of static routing rule.

Interface: Specify the Interface of static routing rule.

3.9 RNX-EasyN400’s Tools Page

3.9.1 Admin and Remote Management

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You can change the password required to log into the broadband router's system web­based management. By default, the password is: admin. Passwords can contain 0 to 12
alphanumeric characters, and are case sensitive.

Old Password: Fill in the current password to allow changing to a new password.

New Password: Enter your new password and type it again in Repeat New Password

for verification purposes

Remote management

This allows you to designate a host in the Internet the ability to configure the Broadband
router from a remo te site. Enter the designated host IP Address in the Host IP Address
field.

However, please note that Remote Management has its limitation, it will not work when:

1. Remote Management has been disabled in one of the remote management screens.

2. The IP address in the Secured Client IP Address field does not match the client IP

address. If it does not match, RNX-EasyN400 will not premit the connection of the
session.

3. There is a firewall rule that blocks you from access.

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Host Address: This is the IP address of the host in the Internet that will have

management/configuration access to the Broadband router from a re mote
site. If the Host Address is left 0.0.0.0 this means anyone can access
RNX-EasyN400’s web-based configuration from a remote location,
providing they know th e password.

Port: The port number of the remote management web interface.

Enabled: Check to enable the remote management function.

Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.

For details on how to set Remote Management, please refer to troubleshooting in
Appendix.

3.9.2 Time

The Time Zone allows your router to reference or base its time on the settings configured
here, which will affect functions such as Log entries and Firewall settings.

Time Setup:

Synchronize with the NTP server

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Time Zone: Select the time zone of the country you are currently in. RNX-EasyN400

will set its time based on your selection.

NTP Time Server: RNX-EasyN400 can set up external NTP Time Server.

Daylight Savings: RNX-EasyN400 can also take Daylight Savings into account. If y ou

wish to use this function, you must select the Daylight Savings Time
period and check/tick the enable box to enable your daylight saving
configuration.

Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.

`Synchronize with PC: You could synchronize timer with your Local PC time.

PC Date and Time: This field would display the PC date and time.

Daylight Savings: RNX-EasyN400 can also take Daylight Savings into account. If you

wish to use this function, you must select the Daylight Savings
Time period and check/tick the enable box to enable your daylight
saving configuration.

Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.

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3.9.3 DDNS

DDNS allows you to map the static domain name to a dynamic IP address. You must get
an account, password and your static domain name from the DDNS service providers.
This router supports DynDNS, TZO and other common DDNS service providers.

Enable/Disable DDNS: Enable or disable the DDNS function of this router

Server Address: Select a DDNS service provider

Host Name: Fill in your static do main name that uses DDNS.

Username: The account that your DDNS service provider assigned to you.

Password: The password you set for the DDNS service account above

Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.

3.9.4 Power

Saving power in WLAN mode can be enabled / disabled in this page.

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3.9.5 Diagnosis

This page could let you diagnosis your current netw ork status. By entering any website
address, you will know if the internet connection is connected.

3.9.6 Firmware

This page allows you to upgrade RNX-EasyN400’s firmware. To upgrade the firmware
of your Broadband router, you need to download the firmware file to you r local hard disk,
and enter that file name and path in the appropriate field on this pa ge. You can also use
the Browse button to find the firmware file on your PC.

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Once you’ve selected the new firmware file, click <Apply> at the botto m of the screen to
start the upgrade process

Caution:

• To upgrade firmware, please make sure the wireless connection is disabled and the

computer is connected with a cable to the router.

• Also make sure the computer and the wireless router are both plug-in with power

adapter during this whole process

Step 1 Download the latest firmware from the Rosewill website at www.rosewill.com.

Save it on the Desktop of your PC. Then unzip the file. (Using RNX-N4PS as an
example)

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Step 2 Log on to the management web page of the AP. By default, the management IP is

http://192.168.0.1

, and the user name is “admin”; password is “admin”

.

Step 3 Click <Tools> and <Firmware>, then Click <Browse>.

Step 4 Select the latest firmware that you saved and unzipped onto your computer.

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Step 5 Click <Apply> button.
Step 6 Click <OK> button for writing the latest firmware to your router.
Step 7 Click <OK> button.

3.9.7 Back-up

This page allows you to save the current router configurations. When you save the
configurations, you also can re-load the saved configurations into RNX-EasyN400
through the Restore Settings. If extreme problems occur you can use the Restore to

Factory Defaults to set all configuration s to it s o riginal default settings.

Backup Settings: This can save the Broadband router current configuration to a file

named "config.dlf

" on your PC. You can also use the <Upload>

button to restore the saved configuration to the Broadband router.
Alternatively, you can use the "Restore to Factory Defaults" tool to
force the Broadband router to perform a power reset and restore the
original factory settings.

3.9.8 Reset

You can reset the broadband router when system stops responding correctly or stop
functions.

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4 Repeater Mode

Repeater mode has limited settings compared to the AP mode. Choose “Repeater mode”
on the top right corner of the configuration page.

System will counting down and restarts automatically.

Before your computer connected to the RNX-EasyN400 in AP Repeater Mode, you will
need to manually setup your computer’s IP address, in order to login to the web configure
page.

In Windows XP:

1. Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network

connections.

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2. Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network card and

selects Properties.

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

4. Click to use the B section like below page. You will need to set IP address for

default. Example: If RNX-EasyN400’s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your
IP address 192.168.0.X (X is a number between 100 and 200). Make sure that the
number you choose is not in use on the network. Set Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0.

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5. Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1).

6. After finish, Click <OK>, Then <OK> on below page

7. Open your web browser and type in 192.168.0.1 on the address bar. At the login,

enter your username and password (default username: admin, password: admin).

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8. You will see the configuration homepage un der “Repeater mode” now.

Note: After finishing co figurate your RNX-EasyN400 in Repeater mode, please do
remember to adjust your computer’s IP address function back to DHCP function.

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4.1 RNX-EasyN400 in Repeater Mode’s System page

4.1.1 Status

This page allows you to monitor the current status of your RNX-EasyN400 in Repeater
mode.
System: You can see the Uptime, hardware information, serial number as well as

firmware version information.

LAN Settings: This section displays the Broadband router LAN port’s current

information. It also shows whether the DHCP Server function is
enabled / disabled.

WLAN Settings: This section displays the current WLAN configuration settings.

Wireless configuration details such as SSID, Security settings,
BSSID, Channel number and mode of operation are briefly shown.

4.1.2 LAN

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The LAN Tabs reveals LAN settings which can be altered at will. If you are an entry
level user, try accessing a website from your browser. If you can access website without a
glitch, just do not change any of these settings.

Click <Apply> at the bottom of this screen to save the changed configurations.

IP address: This is RNX-EasyN400’s LAN IP address (Your LAN clients default

gateway IP address). It can be changed based on your own choice.

IP Subnet Mask: Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment.

Default Gateway: This is the IP address of your host router.

802.1d Spanning Tree: This is disabled by default. If 8 02.1d Spanning Tree function is

enabled, this router will use the spanning tree protocol to
prevent network loops.

4.1.3 Schedule

Add schedule, edit schedule options allow configuration of power savings services. Fill in
the schedule and select type of service. Click <Apply> to implement the settings.

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The schedule table lists the pre-schedule service-runs. You can select any of them using
the check box.

4.1.4 Log

View operation log of RNX-EasyN400. This page shows the current system log of the
Broadband router. It displays any event occurred after system start up. At the bottom of
the page, the system log can be saved <Save> to a local file for fu rther processing or
the system log can be cleared <Clear> or it can be refreshed <Refresh> to get the most
updated information. When the system is powered down, the system log will disappear
if not saved to a local file.

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4.1.5 Monitor

Show the network packets histogram for network connection on WAN, LAN & WLAN.
Auto refresh keeps information updated frequently.

4.1.6 Language

This Wireless Router support multiple language of web pages, you could select your
native language here.

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4.2 RNX-EasyN400 in Repeater Mode’s Wizard page

Click Wizard to configure the Broadband Router. Setup wizard will be displayed; check
that the modem is connected and click <Next>. The details please refer to Setup Wizard
at <Page 10>.

4.3 RNX-EasyN400 in Repeater Mode’s Wireless Page

This is where you select the Wireless Router that you want RNX-EasyN400 to receive
from and broadcast. RNX-EasyN400 allows you to add multiple SSIDs to give you more
freedom to assign who can connect to which SSID.

When multiple SSIDs are added, you will see more options for you to manage your
RNX-EasyN400 in Repeater Mode.

You will see the below page shown as RNX-EasyN400 in Repeater Mode that has only 1
SSID enable.

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You will see that when add SSID # 2 and SSID #3, you have “Security” in option to set
up for your SSID #2 and SSID #3.

Radio: This is where you set your RNX-EasyN400 to broadcast the signal from your

wireless router.

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Mode: This is predefined as Repeater.

Band: Depending on the wireless router you want to connect to, you will need to adjust

the band accordingly to the wireless router.

Enable SSID #: By default, RNX-EasyN400 has 1 set of SSID in Repeater mode.

However, you can add two more SSIDs for your designate groups to link to.

SSID 1: This is the default SSID #. It will automatically adjust when you select your

desired signal to broadcast.

SSID 2: When you add the second SSID . You will see this option where you can enter

your desired SSID 2 name.

SSID 3: When you add the third SSID. You will see this option where you can enter your

desired SSID 3 name.

Site Survey: Once click this option, you will see a popup page which scan through your

local wireless signal. Below is the popup sample page wh ich you will see.
Once you selected the SSID which you wan t to connect to, y ou will be ask
for the password depending on your setting in the wireless router you want
to connect to.

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Once selected your desired SSID con nection, Click <Connect>, then you will see below
page popup.

Depending on the wireless signal that you want to connect to, RNX-EasyN400 will
automatically configures to the current Encryption based on WEP, WPA and WPA2.

For example, under the encryption type of WPA/PSK and WPA2/PSK, you will see:

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All you have to do is to enter the password of the wireless router you want to connect
with. Then Click <Apply>

You will see the RNX-EasyN400 start countdown and below page appear:

Once complete, if successful, you should be the below message:

Your RNX-EasyN400 is now ready to broadcast your wireless router’s signal and extend
your wireless router’s range.

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5 PC Network Adapter setup (Under Windows XP)

• Enter [Start Menu] Æ select [Control panel] Æ select [Network].

• Select [Local Area Connection]) icon=>select [properties]

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• Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] =>Click [Properties].

• Select the [General] tab and Click “a” on both selections.

a. RNX-EasyN400 supports [DHCP] function, please select both [Obtain an
IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].

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