Samsung RNX-EASYN4 User Manual
Wireless Router RNX-EasyN4
User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................. 3
2 KEY FEATURES.............................................................................................................. 4
3 PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................................... 5
4 PRODUCT LAYOUT........................................................................................................ 6
5 NETWORK + SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...................................................................... 9
6 RNX-EASYN4 PLACEMENT........................................................................................... 9
7 SETUP LAN, WAN......................................................................................................... 10
8 PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP (WINDOWS XP).....................................................11
9 BRING UP RNX-EASYN4.............................................................................................. 13
10 SMART WIZARD ........................................................................................................... 13
11 INITIAL SETUP RNX-EASYN4...................................................................................... 24
12 AP ROUTER MODE...................................................................................................... 26
13 REPEATER MODE........................................................................................................ 90
APPENDIX A – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ......................................................... 109
APPENDIX B – IC INTERFERENCE ST ATEMENT..............................................................110
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of RNX-EASYN4 Wireless Network
Broadband Router. RNX-EASYN4 is compliant with draft 802.11n v2.0 up to 6
times faster than standard 802.11g based routers while still being compatible
with 802.11g & 802.11b gadgets. RNX-EASYN4 is not only a Wireless Access
Point, but also doubles as a 4-port full-duplex Switch that connects your wiredEthernet devices together at incredible speeds.
At 300 Mbps wireless transmission rate, Access Point built into the Router
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 and privacy, RNX-EASYN4 encodes
all wireless transmissions with WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption.
With inbuilt DHCP Server & powerful SPI firewall RNX-EASYN4 protects your
computers against intruders and most known Internet attacks but provides safe
VPN pass-through. With incredible speed and QoS function of 802.11n, (draft2.0)
RNX-EASYN4 is ideal for media-centric applications like streaming video,
gaming, and VoIP telephony to run multiple media-intense data streams through
the network at the same time, with no degradation in performance.
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1 Key Features
Features Advantages
Incredible Data Rate up to 300Mbps**
IEEE 802.11n Compliant and
backward compatible with 802.11b/g
Four 10/100 Mbps Fast Switch Ports
(Auto-Crossover)
Firewall supports, DMZ, MAC Filter, IP
Filter, URL Filter, ICMP Blocking, SPI,
Port Mapping, Port Forwarding, Port
Trigger
Support 802.1x Authenticator, 802.11i
(WPA/WPA2, AES), VPN pass-through
WDS (Wireless Distribution System)
Heavy data payloads such as MPEG
video streaming
Fully Interoperable with IEEE
802.11b / IEEE 802.11g compliant
devices with legacy protection
Scalability, extend your network.
Avoids the attacks of Hackers or
Viruses from Internet
Provide mutual authentication
(Client and dynamic encryption keys
to enhance security
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.
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2 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 package.
1. 802.11n SOHO Router
2. 100V~120V Power Adapter
3. 2dBi 2.4GHz Fixed Antennas
4. Quick Install Guide
5. CD (User’s Manual)
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3 Product Layout
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LED Description
POWER
Lights up when powered ON. Blinks on
TEST/RESET
WLAN
Lights up in ORANGE when WLAN is
enabled. Blinks on traffic
LAN PORT ACTIVY
100 Mbps
Blinks on traffic for specific LAN PORT
Lights up when 100 Mbps data rate
enabled on that specific port
ITEM Description
Reset
Click this button to restart the system, or
Press this button and hold for 10 seconds
to restart the system.
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WPS
DC IN
Click this button to start WPS function.
Power connector, connects to DC 12V
Power Adapter
LAN1 ~ 4
INTERNET
Local Area Network (LAN) ports 1 to 4
Wide Area Network(WA N) port
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4 Network + System Requirements
To begin using the RNX-EASYN4, 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.
5 RNX-EASYN4 Placement
You can place RNX-EASYN4 on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it on
a wall. For optimal performance, place your Wireless Broadband Router in the center
of your office (or your home) in a location 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 can occur.
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6 Setup LAN, WAN
LAN connection:
Connect Ethernet cable between your PC/Notebook LAN port &
one of the 4 available LAN ports on RNX-EASYN4.
WAN connection:
Connect Ethernet cable between WAN ports of your ADSL/CABLE
modem & INTERNET port of RNX-EASYN4. Make sure your
ADSL/CABLE modem is working well. Contact your ISP if you
have any questions.
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7 PC Network Adapter setup (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.
RNX-EASYN4 supports [DHCP] function, please select both [Obtain an IP
address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].
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8 Bring up RNX-EASYN4
Connect the supplied power-adapter to the power inlet port and connect it
to a wall outlet. Then, RNX-EASYN4 automatically enters the self-test phase.
During self-test phase, Power LED will blink briefly, and then will be lit
continuously to indicate that this product is in normal operation.
9 Smart Wizard
CHECK
• Internet connection should be setup & ready to use (ADSL or cable modem).
• Modem must provide RJ45 port to connect with RNX-EASYN4.
• Microsoft Windows compatible PC/Notebook with UPnP enabled network adapter
• CAT 5 network cable(s), RJ45 port on PC/Notebook.
STEP 1
Connect RNX-EASYN4 WAN port & your modem WAN port with RJ45 cable.
STEP 2
Power up RNX-EASYN4.POWER led on front panel lights up & remains stable
STEP 3
Connect RNX-EASYN4 LAN port & PC/Notebook RJ45 port with network cable.
.
Click on this icon to run SMART WIZARD.
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Click Setup Wizard to setup your RNX-EASYN4 router.
Click User Manual to launch smart wizard user manual.
Click Adobe Reader to setup Adobe Acrobat reader on your PC/Notebook. Click
EXIT anytime you want to abort.
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Click <Next> to proceed. Click <Exit> to abort.
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RNX-EASYN4 should be setup as depicted above.
Make sure your DSL/CABLE modem is setup and working. Else take the help of
your internet service provider.
Click <Next> to proceed.
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Check the MODEM and RNX-EASYN4 connection. It should be as shown below.
Check power connection for modem as well as RNX-EASYN4.
Make sure antenna is connected to rear panel of RNX-EASYN4.
Click <Next> to proceed.
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Notice the LED that should be light up at this stage. If not, check your procedures
again.
Click <Next> to configure WAN & Wireless settings.
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User name and password are admin/admin. Click <OK>. Your default browser
will connect to RNX-EASYN4 Web Server http://192.168.0.1
.
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Click <Next> to enter mode selection.
Select the mode that RNX-EASYN4 is going to be and set its configurations. AP Router
mode does not enable WAN interface, Setup Wizard will skip WAN Configuration.
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Click <Next> to automatically detect your Internet Network settings.
You could choose your service type or select Others to setup WAN configurations
manually.
Smart Wizard has detected DHCP client. Configure the host name and MAC
address of your ADSL modem. Click Next to proceed.
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Smart Wizard has finished setting up WAN Configuration. Click <Next> to
proceed.
Enter the name for your wireless network (SSID) and security key
Click <Next> to proceed
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NOTE:
To apply the entire configuration, click <Reboot>.
After Wireless settings are applied, you need to connect from your WLAN
client with the security settings you just finished configuring. Remember
the type of security & security key.
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10 Initial Setup RNX-EASYN4
RNX-EASYN4 uses web-interface for configuration to be accessed through your
web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator.
- LOGIN Procedure
1. OPEN your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
2. Type http://192.168.0.1
in address bar and hit [Enter] button on your keyboard.
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3. Click <OK> to navigate into RNX-EASYN4 configuration home page.
4. You will see the home page of RNX-EASYN4 as follows.
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12 AP Router Mode
System
- Status
This page allows you to monitor the current status of your router. You can use the
status page to quickly see if you have any updated firmware available (bug fixes,
updates). You can navigate from this page with a few interesting options for reminding or
skipping this page forever & so forth.
Once you click on <OK> button to go to the requested page, you can see the status
page of the RNX-EASYN4.
System: You can see the UP time, hardware information, serial number as well as
firmware version information.
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WAN Settings: This section displays whether the WAN port is connected to a
Cable/DSL connection. It also displays the router’s WAN IP
address, Subnet Mask, and ISP Gateway as well as MAC
address, the Primary DNS.
LAN Settings: This section displays the Broadband router LAN port’s current LAN
& WLAN information. It also shows whether the DHCP Server
function is enabled / disabled.
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WLAN Settings: This section displays the current WLAN configuration settings
you’ve configured in the Wizard / Basic Settings / Wireless
Settings section. Wireless configuration details such as SSID,
Security settings, BSSID, Channel number, mode of operation
are briefly shown.
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- 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.
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LAN IP
IP address: 192.168.0.1. It is the router’s LAN IP address (Your LAN clients default
gateway IP address). 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.
DHCP Server
DHCP Server: This will enable or disable the Dynamic Pool setting..
Lease time: This is the lease time of each assigned IP address.
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