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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION..................................................................... 4 1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................ 4 1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .......................................................... 4 1.3 FRONT PANEL AND LED INDICATORS ....................................... 5 1.4 BACK PANEL AND CONNECTORS .............................................. 6 CHAPTER 2: CONNECTING YOUR ROUTER .........................
DTIM Interval: Type a DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) interval in the text box. ................................................................................ 26 4.2.4 Wi-Fi Protected Setup ........................................................ 27 This screen enables users to configure the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) function. ............................................................................................ 27 LAN ..................................................................
.6.6 Statistic.................................................................................. 48 4.6.7 Restart ................................................................................... 49 4.6.8 Firmware ............................................................................... 50 4.6.9 Configuration ....................................................................... 51 4.6.10 UPnP ...................................................................................... 52 4.6.
Chapter 1: Introduction The ENHWI-1AN4x Wireless N150 Router / ENHWI-2AN4x Wireless N300 Router complies with IEEE 802.11n, and provides faster and farther range than 802.11g while being backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b mode. This router uses advanced broadband router chipset and wireless LAN chipset solution to let you enjoy high-speed Wired and Wireless connection.
1.3 Front Panel and LED Indicators LED Status Description On The router power is on. Off The router power is off. On The router is starting the system. POWER SYSTEM WAN Slow Blinking The router system is ready to work. On WAN port is successfully connected The router is sending or receiving data Blinking through the WAN (usually is your cable/DSL modem). Slow Blinking WLAN The router is sending or receiving data Blinking LAN (1/2/3/4) over the wireless network.
1.4 Back Panel and Connectors Port / Button Antenna Reset LAN (1/2/3/4) WAN POWER Description Attach the external antenna(s) with R-SMA connector here. (The N300 Series has two antenna connectors, while the N150 Series only has one.) The Reset button will restore your router to the default setting. Press and hold the button for 6 seconds to enable the reset function. Note: Before using the reset button, you should try two things: 1. Disconnect and power off both your modem and router.
Chapter 2: Connecting Your Router 1. Attach the antenna to the back of the router. 2. Power off your Cable/DSL modem. 3. Connect your computer to the LAN port on the router with an Ethernet cable. 4. Connect your Cable/DSL modem to the WAN port on the Router with an Ethernet cable. 5. Power on the Cable/DSL modem, BEFORE powering on the router. Wait for 60 seconds for your modem to boot up. 6. Plug the bundled power adapter to a power outlet. Connect the power adapter to the router.
7. Check the LED lights (see Page 5 for more details). 8. The LAN lights should be on for each active LAN connection. 9. The WAN lights should be on when the Cable/DSL modem is connected. 8 www.encore-usa.
Chapter 3: 3.1 Configuring Your Router Accessing the Web-Based Configuration Utility Screenshot of the Web-Based Configuration Utility For the initial configuration, we recommend you connecting your computer to the LAN port with an Ethernet cable. If this cannot be done, you have to connect to the router wirelessly. Before configuring your router through wireless network, make sure that SSID, Channel and Security are set properly.
You need a web browser to access the web-based configuration utility. 1. Open a web browser. 2. Type in the following URL to the address bar: http://192.168.10.1 sample screenshot from Internet Explore. 3. The web browser will ask you for User Name and Password. The default access information is as follows: User Name: admin Password: admin The login window varies among web browsers. Below is an example from Internet Explore 10 www.encore-usa.
3.2 Encore Setup Wizard Encore Setup Wizard helps you to configure the router quickly. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions A. To access the Setup Wizard, click on “Wizard” at the bottom of the function menu. B. This is the Setup Wizard overview page. Click “Next” to continue. 11 www.encore-usa.
C. Create your own administrative password for the router in this page. Click “Next” to continue. D. Choose your time zone. Click “Next” to continue. E. Most of the time, you can leave the DHCP Server “Enabled” and skip this page If your MODEM has router function built-in and enabled, you need to check “Disabled” for DHCP Server. Click “Next” to continue. 12 www.encore-usa.
F. Most of the time, you just need to click “Next” to continue. The Setup Wizard will attempt to detect your Internet connection type automatically (one of the six options). You can also manually select the connection type. Based on the connection type, the following pages (not shown here) will request different account information. Just follow the on-screen instructions. For more details, please refer to Chapter 4.1.1: Connection Type. G. Click “Enable” to enable Wireless LAN.
Chapter 4: 4.1 Advanced Configuration WAN (Wide Area Network) This section enables users to set up the Wide Area Network (WAN) connection: specifying the WAN IP address, adding DNS numbers, and entering the MAC address. 4.1.1 Connection Type There are five connection types to choose: z DHCP Client or Fixed IP z PPPoE z PPTP z L2TP z BigPond Cable 14 www.encore-usa.
A. DHCP Client or Fixed IP If user has the DHCP server enabled, choose "Obtain IP automatically (DHCP client)" to have the router assign IP addresses automatically. WAN IP Address Select whether you want the router to “Obtain IP Automatically” or manually input Fixed IP by checking “Specify IP.” IP Address Under the “Specify IP” mode, enter the information provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask Under the “Specify IP” mode, enter the information provided by your ISP.
B. PPPoE If connecting to the Internet using a PPPoE (Dial-up xDSL) Modem, the ISP (Internet Service Provider) will provide a Password and User Name. Choose this option and enter the required information. WAN IP Address Select whether you want the router to “Obtain IP Automatically” or manually input Fixed IP by checking “Specify IP.” Server Name Enter the information provided by your ISP (optional). User Name Enter the information provided by your ISP. Password Enter the information provided by your ISP.
C. PPTP/L2TP with Dynamic IP (Obtain IP Automatically) If connecting to the Internet using a PPTP/L2TP (Dial-up xDSL) protocol with Dynamic IP, check “Obtain IP Automatically.” You need to enter the following information provided by your ISP: Server IP/Name, PPTP/L2TP Account, and PPTP/L2TP Password. If your ISP has provided you a DNS IP address, enter it in the “DNS” field. Otherwise, leave it as “0.0.0.0.” 17 www.encore-usa.
D. PPTP/L2TP with Static IP (Specify IP) If connected to the Internet using a PPTP/L2TP (Dial-up xDSL) with static IP connection, check “Specify IP.” You need to enter the following information: IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP address, DNS IP address, Server IP/Name, PPTP/L2TP Account, and PPTP/L2TP Password. 18 www.encore-usa.
E. BigPond Cable If your ISP is Big Pond Cable, the ISP will provide you a User Name, Password, Authentication Server, and Login Server IP (Optional). Choose this option and enter the required information. 19 www.encore-usa.
4.1.2 Dynamic DNS This synchronizes the DDNS server with your current Public IP address when you are online. First, you need to register your preferred DNS with the DDNS provider. Then, please select the DDNS address in the Server Address and enter the following information: Host Name, User Name, and Password. 20 www.encore-usa.
4.2 Wireless This section allows users to configure the wireless network functions. 4.2.1 Basic This page allows user to enable and disable the wireless LAN function, create a SSID, and select the channel for wireless communications. Enable/Disable: Enables or disables wireless LAN. SSID: Type an SSID in the text box. The SSID of any wireless device must match the SSID typed here in order for the wireless device to access the LAN and WAN via the WLAN Router.
4.2.2 Security Authentication Type: The default authentication type is “open system.” There are four options: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA2-Auto. 22 www.encore-usa.
4.2.2.1 WEP WEP: “Open System” and “Shared Key” requires the user to set a WEP key to exchange data with other wireless clients using the same WEP key. WEP Key Format: Select ASCII or HEX format. WEP Key Length: Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. Key Length Hex ASCII Type characters 0-9, A-F, a-f alphanumeric format 64-bit 10 characters 5 characters 128-bit 26 characters 13 characters Key 1: Enables users to create WEP keys with WPS enabled. Manually enter a set of values for Key 1.
4.2.2.2 WPA/WPA2/WPA-Auto with EAP If “WPA, WPA2 or WPA2-Auto” with EAP is selected, the screen above will appear. Please set the length of the encryption key and the parameters for the RADIUS server. Encryption Type: Select the encryption type for TKIP, AES or AUTO encryption. Note: TKIP is available for B or G WLAN Band only. The WLAN Band setting is under Wireless/Advanced. RADIUS Server 1: Enter the IP address, Port, and Shared Secret. 24 www.encore-usa.
4.2.2.3 WPA/WPA2/WPA2-Auto Security with PSK If “WPA, WPA2 or WPA2-Auto” with PSK is selected, the screen above will appear. Encryption Type: Select the encryption type for TKIP, AES or AUTO encryption. Note: TKIP is available for B or G WLAN Band only. The WLAN Band setting is under Wireless/Advanced. Passphrase: The length should be at least 8 characters. 25 www.encore-usa.
4.2.3 Advanced This screen enables users to configure advanced wireless functions. Beacon Interval: Type the beacon interval in the text box. User can specify a value from 25 to 1000. The default beacon interval is 100. RTS Threshold: Type the RTS (Request-To-Send) threshold in the text box. This value stabilizes data flow. If data flow is irregular, choose values between 256 and 2346 until data flow is normalized. Fragmentation Threshold: Type the fragmentation threshold in the text box.
4.2.4 Wi-Fi Protected Setup This screen enables users to configure the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) function. WPS: Enable or Disable the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function Status: Display the status (Un-configured State/Configured State) information of WPS. Self-PIN Number: Display the current PIN number of the WLAN Router. Client PIN Number: Type Client’s PIN number to negotiate with the WLAN Router via WPS connection. A client can be a network card, IP camera, and etc.
4.3 LAN This section allows the user to configure LAN and DHCP properties. 4.3.1 Basic Host Name: Type the host name in the text box. The host name is required by some ISPs. The default host name is "Encore.” IP Address: This is the IP address of the WLAN Router. The default IP address is 192.168.10.1. Subnet Mask: Type the subnet mask for the WLAN Router in the text box. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. 28 www.encore-usa.
4.3.2 DHCP Enable the DHCP server to allow the WLAN Router to automatically assign IP addresses to devices connecting to the LAN. DHCP is enabled by default. All DHCP client computers are listed in the table at the bottom of the screen, providing the host name, IP address, and MAC address of the clients. Start IP: Type an IP address to serve as the start of the IP range that DHCP will use to assign IP addresses to all LAN devices connected to the WLAN Router.
4.4 Routing This section allows the user to setup Static or Dynamic Routing. 4.4.1 Static Network Address: Enter the target’s IP Address in the textbox. Network Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask in the textbox. Gateway Address: Enter the Gateway IP Address in the textbox. Interface: Select “LAN” or “WAN” from drop-down list. Metric: Enter the number of ‘hops’ in the textbox. Normally you can set the value to ‘0’. Click the “Add” button to save the settings. 30 www.encore-usa.
4.4.2 Dynamic Dynamic routing is a technique developed to automatically adjust routing tables in the event of network failures. The most common dynamic routing protocols is RIP (Routing Information Protocol), which is very common on small networks. 4.4.3 Routing Table This section shows information of routing table. 31 www.encore-usa.
4.5 Access Control This section enables you to define access restrictions, set up protocol and IP filters, create virtual servers, define access for special applications such as games, and set up firewall rules. 4.5.1 Filters The filters deny or allow users to access the internet. Four types of filters can be select: MAC, IP, URL/Domain Blocking, and Protocol Filters. 32 www.encore-usa.
4.5.1.1 MAC Filters MAC Filter: Enables you to allow or deny accessing the internet. x Disabled: Disable the MAC Filter function. x Allow: Only allow network devices with MAC address listed in the MAC Table. x Deny: Network devices in the MAC Table are denied accessing the Internet. MAC Table: Use this section to register network devices. According to your choice, the registered network devices can be allowed or denied accessing the Internet.
4.5.1.2 IP Filter Specify an IP Range by entering “Range Start” and “Range End.” If enabled, network devices with IP within the defined ranges are denied accessing the Internet. x Add: x Update: Click to update information of an IP Range you saved x Delete: Select a saved IP Range and click “Delete” to remove the item from the list. x Clear: Click the “Clear” to erase all saved IP ranges Click to add an IP Range to the table at the bottom 34 www.encore-usa.
4.5.1.3 URL/Domain Blocking You can specify the domains that can be accessed from the Internet or not. Domain Blocking x Disable: Disable the Domain/URL Blocking function. x Allow: Allow users to access all domains except “Blocked Domains.” x Deny: Deny users to access all domains except “Permitted Domains.” Note: When “Allow” is checked, the circle area will become “Permitted Domains.” When “Deny” is checked, the circle area will become “Blocked Domains.
4.5.1.4 Protocol Filters You can specify Protocol Filters here. Edit Protocol Filter in List x Enable: Click to enable or disable a Protocol Filter. x Name: Type the name of a Protocol Filter. x Protocol: Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) of a Protocol Filter. x Port: Type the port range of a Protocol Filter. 36 www.encore-usa.
4.5.2 Virtual Server This section enables user to create a virtual server. If the WLAN Router is set as a virtual server, remote users requesting Web or FTP services through the WAN are directed to local servers in the LAN. The WLAN Router redirects the request via the protocol and port numbers to the correct LAN server. Virtual Server x Enable: Click to enable or disable a Virtual Server. x Name: Type the name of a Virtual Server.
4.5.3 Special AP This screen enables users to specify special applications (Special AP), such as games which require multiple connections that are blocked by NAT. The special applications profiles are listed in the table at the bottom of the page. Special AP x Enable: Click to enable or disable the application profile. When enabled, users will be able to connect to the application via the WLAN Router’s WAN connection.
4.5.4 DMZ This screen enables users to create a DMZ (demilitarized zone) for those computers that cannot access Internet applications properly through the WLAN Router and associated security settings. Note: Any client in the DMZ is exposed to security risks such as viruses and unauthorized access. Enable: Click to enable or disable the DMZ. DMZ Host IP: Type a host IP address for the DMZ. The computer with this IP address acts as a DMZ host with unlimited Internet access.
4.5.5 Firewall Rule This section enables users to set up the firewall. The WLAN Router provides basic firewall functions, by filtering all the packets that enter the WLAN Router using a set of rules. The rules are listed in sequential order--the smaller a rule number, the higher the priority the rule has. Firewall Rule x Enable: Click to enable or disable a firewall rule profile. x Name: Type a descriptive name of a firewall rule profile.
Destination: Defines the destination of the incoming packet that the rule is applied to. x Interface: Select which interface (WAN or LAN) the rule is applied to. x IP Range Start: Type the starting IP address that the rule is applied to. x IP Range End: Type the ending IP address that the rule is applied to. x Protocol: Select the protocol (TCP, UDP, or ICMP) of the rule. x Port Range: Specify the port range.
4.6 System This selection allows users to view the status of the WLAN Router’s LAN (Local Area Network/normally your home or office network), WAN (Wide Area Network) and Wireless connections, and view logs and statistics pertaining to connections and packet transfers. 4.6.1 Password This section allows users to set administrative and user passwords. These passwords are used to gain access to the WLAN Router interface. Administrator: Type the password the Administrator will use to log into the system.
4.6.2 Time This section allows users to set the time and date for the WLAN Router's real-time clock, select time zone, and enable or disable daylight saving. Time x Local Time: Displays the local time and date. x Time Zone: Select the time zone from the drop-down list. Time Setting x Synchronize the clock with NTP server: Enables or Disable the system time from NTP Server.
4.6.3 Device Information This section allows users to view the WLAN Router’s LAN, WAN, and Wireless configurations. WAN: This section displays the WAN (Wide Are Network) interface configuration including the MAC address, Connection Status, DHCP Client Status, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS. x Click “DHCP Release” to release all IP addresses assigned to client network devices connected to the WAN via the WLAN Router.
4.6.4 Log This screen enables users to view the on-going log of Router system’s statistics, events, and activities. The log displays up to 200 entries. Older entries are overwritten by new entries.
4.6.5 Log Setting This section allows users to set the Router Log’s parameters. Log Setting x SMTP Authentication: x SMTP Account: Selected Enabled if the SMTP server needs authentication If the SMTP Authentication is enabled, fill in the SMTP account name here. x SMTP Password: If the SMTP Authentication is enabled, fill in the password here. x SMTP Server / IP Address: x Send From: Type an email address for the log to be sent from. x Send to: Type your SMTP server address here.
E-mail Logs: Email the logs to specified email receiver. x When log is full – When the time is “When log is full,” the log will be sent when the log is full x Every day, Every Monday ... - The log is sent on the interval specified. o If "Every day" is selected, the log is sent everyday. o If the day is specified, the log is sent once per week, on the specified day. o Select the time of day you wish the E-mail to be sent.
4.6.6 Statistic This section displays a table that shows the rate of packet transmission via the WLAN Router’s LAN, Wireless and WAN ports (in bytes per second). Click “Reset” to erase all statistics and to begin logging statistics again. 48 www.encore-usa.
4.6.7 Restart Click “Restart” to restart the WLAN Router in the event the router is not performing correctly. 49 www.encore-usa.
4.6.8 Firmware This screen enables users to update the WLAN Router’s firmware. Please follow the instructions below: 1. Download the latest firmware from the Encore’s web site, and save it to your HDD or a disc. 2. Click “Browse” and go to the location of the saved firmware file. 3. Select the file and click “Upgrade” to update the firmware. 50 www.encore-usa.
4.6.9 Configuration This section allows users to save and load different settings, and restore the setting to factory default. Save Settings: Click the “Save” button to back up your setting. Load Settings: Click “Browse” to find your backup settings file. Then, click “load” to restore your configuration to the backup setting. Restore Factory Default Settings: Click this button for restore your setting to factory default settings. 51 www.encore-usa.
4.6.10 UPnP UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. The WLAN Router is an UPnP-compatible ROUTER and will with other UPnP devices/software. Check “Enable” if you want to use the UPnP function. 52 www.encore-usa.
4.6.11 Ping Test The Ping Test enables users to determine whether an IP address or host is present on the Internet. Type the host name or IP address in the text box and click “Ping.” 53 www.encore-usa.
4.6.12 Remote Management This section allows users to set up remote management. Using remote management, the WLAN Router can be configured through the WAN via a Web browser. A user name and password are required to perform remote management. HTTP: Enables users to set up HTTP access by the Port number, and Remote IP Range for remote management.
Chapter 5: 1. Configure the Device as an Access Point Connect your Ethernet cable between the WLAN Router and your main router (normally a wired router) with Internet connection and enabled DHCP Server. 2. Login to the WLAN Router’s web-based configuration page 3. Disable the “DHCP Server,” and then click the “Apply.” 4. Wait for few second to save change. Please click the “BACK” button if the WLAN Router does not go back to the previously screen. 55 www.encore-usa.
5. Disable “NAT,” and then click the “Apply,” 6. Wait for a few seconds for new setting to active. Click “Back” if router does not go back to the previously screen automatically. 56 www.encore-usa.
Appendix A. Regulatory Information A1. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
A2. Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
ýesky [Czech] Encore Electronics Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento ENHWI-1AN4X / ENHWI-2AN4X je ve shodČ se základními požadavky a dalšími pĜíslušnými ustanoveními smČrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede Encore Electronics Inc erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr ENHWI-1AN4X / ENHWI-2AN4X overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. 60 www.encore-usa.
Appendix B. Software End User License Agreement PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS ("Agreement") CAREFULLY. USE OF THE SOFTWARE (defined below) PROVIDED BY ENCORE ELECTRONICS, INC. IS PERMITTED ONLY UNDER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT, PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE. 1. Grant of License. This Agreement permits you to use one copy of the Software or the Software included in this package or device on any single computer ("Software").
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES FOR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, AND ENCORE ELECTRONICS, INC. EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED HEREIN. YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. SHOULD THE SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU, AND NOT ENCORE ELECTRONICS, INC. OR AN AUTHORIZED RESELLER, ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION.
property damage (collectively, "High Risk Activities"). Encore Electronics, Inc. EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES. 11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement will be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California. and the United States as applied to agreements entered into and to be performed entirely within California.
FCC WARNING This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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