Page 2 - SOHO
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 2 1. Introduction...................................................................................................... 4 1.1 F EATURES & B ENEFITS ..............................................................................................................4 ...
Page 4 - Features; High Speed Data Rate Up to 300Mbps; Scalability, able to extend your network; Hide SSID
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 4 1. INTRODUCTION The Wireless-N Gigabit Router is a draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers up to 6x faster speeds than 802.11g while staying backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b devices. It is not only a Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect...
Page 5 - Web configuration; PACKAGE CONTENTS
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 5 Support 802.1x authenticator, 802.11i (WPA/WPA2, AES), VPN pass-thru mechanisms Provide mutual authentication (Client and dynamic encryption keys to enhance security WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Make wireless AP and Bridge mode simultaneously as a wireless...
Page 6 - WIRELESS SOHO ROUTER DESCRIPTION; Step Label
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 6 1.4 WIRELESS SOHO ROUTER DESCRIPTION WAN WAN LAN: 4*RJ45 LAN: 4*RJ45 10/100/1000M 10/100/1000M DC JACK DC JACK SMA SMA SMA SMA SMA SMA WAN WAN LAN: 4*RJ45 LAN: 4*RJ45 10/100/1000M 10/100/1000M DC JACK DC JACK SMA SMA SMA SMA SMA SMA Step Label Description 1 LAN ...
Page 7 - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS; PC/AT compatible computer with a Ethernet interface.; NETWORK CONFIGURATION
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 7 device will automatically synchronize with other wireless devices on your network that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup. 1.5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device. • PC/AT compatible computer with a Ethe...
Page 8 - Infrastructure for enterprise LANs.; Infrastructure Mode
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 8 This is the simplest network configuration with several computers equipped with the PC Cards that form a wireless network whenever they are within range of one another. In ad-hoc mode, each client is peer-to-peer, would only have access to the resources of the o...
Page 9 - UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE; HARDWARE INSTALLATION; WLAN Router
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 9 2. UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE 2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION • Place the unit in an appropriate location after conducting a site survey. • Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the device and another end into your PC/Notebook. • Plug one end of anot...
Page 10 - Select; Use the following IP Address; radio button and then enter the IP address and subnet; OK; button to close this window, and once again to close LAN properties
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 10 • Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This will allow you to configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook. • Select Use the following IP Address radio button and then enter the IP address and subnet mask. Ensure that ...
Page 11 - INTERNET CONNECTION WIZARD; Chapter 2
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 11 3. INTERNET CONNECTION WIZARD This device offers a quick and simple configuration through the use of wizards. This chapter describes how to use the wizard to configure the WAN, LAN, and wireless settings. Please refer to Chapter 6 in order to configure the more...
Page 12 - Click on the; Internet Connection Setup Wizard Setup; button to begin the process.; button to continue.; on the; Next; button to continue.
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 12 • Click on the Internet Connection Setup Wizard Setup button to begin the process. • The Wizard requires that you configure the password, time zone, and Internet (WAN) connection. Click on the Next button to continue. • By default, the device does not use a pas...
Page 14 - Clone Your PCs MAC Address; to automatically copy the MAC address. You may also; Connect; button to connect to the
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 14 • You have the option of cloning your PCs MAC address onto the device. Click on the Clone Your PCs MAC Address to automatically copy the MAC address. You may also specify a host name. Click on the Next button to continue. • The WAN configuration is complete. Cl...
Page 15 - Dynamic IP
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 15 • Select the Username / Password Connection (PPPoE) radio button and then click on the Next button. • Address Mode: PPPoE can be used with a dynamic or static IP address. If you select the Dynamic IP radio button, then the IIP address in the next field is not r...
Page 16 - again in the next field.; Service Name
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 16 again in the next field. • Service Name : Specify the name of the ISP. • Click on the Next button to continue. • The WAN configuration is complete. Click on the Connect button to connect to the Internet. 3.1.3 PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) • The WAN ...
Page 18 - The WAN configuration is complete. Click on the
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 18 • The WAN configuration is complete. Click on the Connect button to connect to the Internet. 3.1.4 L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) The WAN interface can be configured as L2TP. L2TP (Layer Two Tunneling Protocol) uses a virtual private network to connect to yo...
Page 20 - Select the
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 20 your ISP provides you with a dedicated IP address (which does not change as DHCP). • Select the Static IP Address Connection radio button and then click on the Next button. • IP Address : Specify the IP address for this device, which is assigned by your ISP. • ...
Page 21 - ADD A WIRELESS DEVICE
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 21 • The WAN configuration is complete. Click on the Connect button to connect to the Internet. 4. WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP WIZARD Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a feature that locks the wireless security settings and prevents the settings from being changed by any new ext...
Page 22 - Select the configuration method for your wireless network
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 22 • The wireless wizard will inform you that there are two major steps in the process. 1. Select the configuration method for your wireless network 2. Connect your wireless device
Page 23 - PIN; : Select this radio button if your wireless device supports PIN; Push Button; Refer to chapter 5 in order to manually configure the device.
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 23 • Click on the Next button to continue. • You may select from three available options: 1. PIN : Select this radio button if your wireless device supports PIN 2. Push Button : Select this radio button if your wireless device supports push button. 3. Manual : Sel...
Page 24 - radio button and then click on the; Specify the PIN and then click on the; The wireless device configuration is now complete.
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 24 • Select the PIN radio button and then click on the Next button. • Specify the PIN and then click on the Connect button. • The wireless device configuration is now complete. 4.2.2 Using the Push Button • WPS is used for WiFi Protected Setup. By pressing the WPS...
Page 25 - WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP WIZARD; WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 25 • Select the Push Button radio button and then click on the Next button. • Press the WPS button on the device (which is located on the left side of the front panel) and then click on the Next button. 5. WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP WIZARD This wizard will guide you i...
Page 29 - BEST; radio button which supports WPA2 encryption. Then click on the; The setup is complete. Click on the; Save; button and then reboot the device.
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 29 • Select the BEST radio button which supports WPA2 encryption. Then click on the Next button. • Enter a security password between 2 and 20 characters then click on the Next button. • The setup is complete. Click on the Save button and then reboot the device.
Page 30 - BETTER; radio button which supports WPA encryption. Then click on the
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 30 5.2.2.2 WIRELESS SECURITY LEVEL: BETTER (WPA) • Select the BETTER radio button which supports WPA encryption. Then click on the Next button. • Enter a security password between 2 and 20 characters then click on the Next button. • The setup is complete. Click on...
Page 31 - GOOD; radio button which supports WEP encryption. Then click on the
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 31 5.2.2.3 WIRELESS SECURITY LEVEL: GOOD (WEP 64/128-BIT) • Select the GOOD radio button which supports WEP encryption. Then click on the Next button. • Enter a security password between 2 and 20 characters then click on the Next button. • The setup is complete. C...
Page 32 - NONE; click on the
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 32 • Select the NONE radio button if you do not want to activate any security features. Then click on the Next button. • The setup is complete. Click on the Save button and then reboot the device.
Page 33 - ADVANCED WEB CONFIGURATION; ) into the address bar of the web-browser and press; Enter; in order to configure the IP address of your computer.; Admin; from the drop-down list and then leave the password field blank.; Status; : Displays the help for configuring the device.
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 33 6. ADVANCED WEB CONFIGURATION 6.1 LOGGING IN • To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Bridge (default: 192.168.1.2 ) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter . • Make sure that the device and your computers a...
Page 34 - BASIC; Basic; This device can be configured at a; Router; or a; Bridge; . Select Router mode if the WAN
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 34 6.2 BASIC Click on the Basic link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see four options: Wizard_Wireless, Network Settings, Wireless Settings, and WAN Settings. 6.2.1 Wizard_Wireless • Refer to Chapters 4 and 5 in order to use the wireless wizard. Th...
Page 38 - WEP
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 38 6.2.3.1 WIRELESS SECURITY MODE • To protect your privacy this mode supports several types of wireless security: WEP WPA, WPA2, and WPA-Mixed. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA provides a higher level of security. The following section descri...
Page 42 - Select the type of Internet Connection from the drop-down list.; Static IP; from the; My Internet Connection; : Specify the IP address of the default gateway, which is assigned by
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 42 • Select the type of Internet Connection from the drop-down list. 6.2.4.1 STATIC IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION • The WAN interface can be configured as Static IP address. In this type of connection, your ISP provides you with a dedicated IP address (which does not c...
Page 48 - Save Settings; button to store these settings.; Advanced; link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see thirteen
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 48 Address. • Click on the Save Settings button to store these settings. 6.3 ADVANCED • Click on the Advanced link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see thirteen options: Virtual Server, Special Applications, Port Forwarding, StreamEngine, Routing, A...
Page 55 - : Place a check in this box to enable the routing table entry.
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 55 • Enable : Place a check in this box to enable the routing table entry. • Name : Specify a name for the rule. • Destination IP : Specify the destination IP address. • Netmask: Specify the subnet mask for the IP address. • Gateway : Specify the IP address of the...
Page 56 - Enable Access
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 56 • Place a check in the Enable Access Control check box and then click on the Add Policy button. This will bring up the Add New Policy wizard. • The wireless wizard will inform you that there are six major steps in the process. 1. Choose a unique name for your p...
Page 59 - : Specify the web address that you would like to filter. Do not; button to store the changes.; Configure MAC Filtering:; Select one of the options from the drop-down list.; Turn MAC Filtering OFF; to control network access.
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 59 6.3.8 Web Filter • This is a type of parental control feature used to restrict certain websites form being accessed through your network. These filters can be used for securing and restricting your network. • Website/URL/Domain : Specify the web address that yo...
Page 62 - always handles these kinds of sessions.; PPTP; : Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate; refer to; : Supports use on LAN computers of Microsoft
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 62 When a LAN application that uses a protocol other than UDP, TCP, or ICMP initiates a session to the Internet, the router's NAT can track such a session, even though it does not recognize the protocol. This feature is useful because it enables certain applicatio...
Page 63 - SIP
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 63 Windows Messenger (the Internet messaging client that ships with Microsoft Windows) and MSN Messenger. The SIP ALG must also be enabled when the Windows Messenger ALG is enabled. 5. FTP: Allows FTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT. 6. H.323 (Netm...
Page 65 - : Assign a meaningful name to the WISH rule.
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 65 • Enable : Place a check in this box to enable the WISH rule. A WISH Rule identifies a specific message flow and assigns a priority to that flow. For most applications, the priority classifiers ensure the right priorities and specific WISH Rules are not require...
Page 66 - Enable
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 66 • Enable : Place a check in this box to enable this feature. • Lock : Place a check in this box to lock the wireless security settings and prevents the settings from being changed by any new external registrar using its PIN. Devices can still be added to the wi...
Page 74 - Host Name or IP address:
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 74 • Host Name or IP address: Specify the host name or IP address and then click on the Ping button. 6.4.7 Schedules • Click on the Schedules link in the navigation menu. Schedules can be created for use with enforcing rules. For example, if you want to restrict w...
Page 75 - link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see six options:; Wireless; the wireless clients that are connected to the device.; MAC Address
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 75 6.5 STATUS • Click on the Status link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see six options: Wireless, Logs, Statistics, WISH Sessions, Routing, and Internet Sessions. The configuration steps for each option are described below. 6.5.1 Wireless Status ...
Page 77 - WISH Sessions
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 77 6.5.4 WISH Session Status • Click on the WISH Sessions link in the navigation drop-down menu. The WISH Sessions page displays full details of active local wireless sessions through your router when WISH has been enabled. A WISH session is a conversation between...
Page 78 - LA
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 78 7. LA : Last ACK -- Waiting for a short time while a connection that was in Close Wait is fully closed. 8. CL: Closed -- The connection is no longer active but the session is being tracked in case there are any retransmitted packets still pending. • Priority: T...
Page 80 - APPENDIX A – GLOSSARY; Peer-to-Peer network between wireless clients
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 80 7. APPENDIX A – GLOSSARY 8 802.11 A family of specifications for wireless local area networks (WLANs) developed by a working group of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). A Access Control List ACL. This is a database of network devices ...
Page 86 - Sending data from one device to many devices on a network
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 86 transmit the signal over phone lines. It also Demodulates the analog signals coming from the phone lines to digital signals for your computer MPPE Microsoft Point-to-Point Encryption is used to secure data transmissions over PPTP connections MTU Maximum Transmi...
Page 87 - Post Office Protocol 3 is used for receiving email
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 87 Physical layer The first layer of the OSI model. Provides the hardware means of transmitting electrical signals on a data carrier Ping A utility program that verifies that a given Internet address exists and can receive messages. The utility sends a control pac...
Page 90 - Wireless Fidelity
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 90 Wired Equivalent Privacy is security for wireless networks that is supposed to be comparable to that of a wired network Wide Area Network The larger network that your LAN is connected to, which may be the Internet itself, or a regional or corporate network Wi-F...
Page 91 - APPENDIX B – SPECIFICATIONS; Hardware Summary
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 91 8. APPENDIX B – SPECIFICATIONS Hardware Summary Physical Interface WAN: One 10/100/1000 Gigabit RJ-45 LAN: Four 10/100/1000 Gigabit RJ-45 Reset Button (1 second for Reboot, 5 second for Reset to Factory Default ) Power Jack JTAG (for debug only) LED Status Powe...
Page 92 - Management
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 92 UPNP WAN Static IP DHCP Client PPPoE PPTP Clone MAC DNS Relay DDNS-8 Verified Services Router NAT/ NAPT Static Routing- RIPv2 Dynamic Route Virtual server mapping IP address mapping Port Forwarding Port Triggering MAC address Filtering ALG(Application Layer Gat...
Page 93 - Environment & Physical; Temperature Range; APPENDIX C – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Wireless Adapter RNX-N4 User Manual 93 Environment & Physical Temperature Range 0 to 50° C (32 °F to 122 °F) - Operating -40 to 70 ° C(-40 °F to158 °F) - Storage Humidity (non-condensing) 15% ~ 95% typical Dimensions 167mm (L) x 108mm (W) x 25mm (H) Weight 295g 9. APPENDIX C – FCC INTERFERENCE S...