Rosewill RNX-N400LX user manual Introduction, Overview, Key Features, Advantages

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1 Introduction

Wireless RouterRNX-N400LX

User Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Introduction

1.1 Overview

Thank you for purchasing the RNX-N400LX. The Wireless LAN Broadband Router is an affordable IEEE 802.11b/g with 802.11n Draft 2.0 Wireless router solution; provides family and SOHO an affordable solution for high performance, secure, manageable and reliable WLAN. RNX-N400LX is not only a Wireless Access Point, but also doubles as a 4-port full-duplex Switch that connects your wired-Ethernet devices together at incredible speeds.

At 150Mbps wireless transmission rate, RNX-N400LX’s wireless technology using advanced MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) technology to transmit multiple steams of data in a single wireless channel to give you seamless access to multimedia content. Robust RF signal travels farther, eliminates dead spots and extends network range. For data protection and privacy, RNX-N400LX can encode all wireless transmissions with 64bit/128bit WEP or WPA, WPA2 and WPA mix support personal (PSK) and enterprise encryption.

1.2 Key Features

 

Features

Advantages

 

 

 

 

 

Maximizes the performance and ideal for

 

RAM 16MB, Maximum support Session up

media-centric applications like streaming

 

to, Data Rate up to 150Mbps**

video, gaming and Voice over IP

 

 

technology.

 

Four 10/100 Mbps Fast Switch Ports (Auto-

Scalability, extend your network.

 

Crossover)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Firewall security with port filtering, IP

Avoids the attacks of Hackers or Viruses

 

filtering, MAC filtering, port forwarding,

 

trigger port, DMZ hosting and URL filtering

from Internet

 

functions

 

 

 

 

 

Support 802.1x Authenticator, 802.11i

Provide mutual authentication (Client and

 

(WPA/WPA2, TKIP and AES under both

dynamic encryption keys to enhance

 

PSA and enterprise mode), VPN pass-through

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.

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Contents Default IP Address Default Login Name admin Default Password guest Wireless Router RNX-N400LXUser Manual Safety Warning Table of Contents Wireless RouterRNX-N400LXUser Manual3.53 Firewall - MAC Filtering Before We Begin 1.1 Overview 1.2 Key Features1 Introduction AdvantagesStatus 1.3 Package Contents1.4 Product Layout and LED Signal DescriptionReset Port/Connector/ButtonSMA Antenna Connector WPS Button1.6 RNX-N400LX Placement 1.7 Hardware Setup1.5 Network + System Requirements RNX-N400LX and Modem Rear View 2 Setup 2.1 Prepare your PC for RNX-N400LX’s configuration2.11 For OS of Microsoft Windows Wireless RouterRNX-N400LX 2.12 For OS of Microsoft Windows Vista 2.13 For OS of Microsoft Windows 2000/ XP 2.14 For OS of Microsoft Windows 95/ 98/ Me 2.15 For OS of Microsoft Windows NT2.2 Connecting to RNX-N400LX’s Web Management 2.21 Connecting using Web Browser3.1 Setup Wizard 3.11 Welcome to Setup Wizard3 RNX-N400LX Web Management page 3.13 Time Zone Setting 3.14 LAN Interface Setup3.12 Operation Mode 3.15 WAN Interface Setup 3.16 Wireless Basic SettingDescription 3.17 Wireless Security Setup3.2 Operation Mode Gateway3.3 Wireless 3.31 Wireless Basic SettingsChannel Width 3.32 Wireless - Advanced SettingSSID SidebandShort GI Format 3.33 Wireless - Security SetupEncryption Hex 64 characters. WPA, PersonalPre-Shared Key only3.34 Wireless - Access Control Click the Disabled, Allow Listed or Deny Listed of drop down3.35 Wireless - WDS Settings Requirement Set Wireless-Basic Settings-Mode-AP+WDSThis page is used to configure the wireless security between APs 3.36 Wireless - Site Survey This section will show you the WDS StatisticsShow WPS status is Configured or Un-Configured 3.37 Wireless - WPSSignal Encrypt3.41 LAN Interface 3.4 TCP/IP Settings3.38 Wireless - Schedule Configuration3.411 Static DHCP Setup menu. Server mode onlyServer mode only 3.42 WAN Interface Setup 3.421 WAN Interface Setup - Static IPDescription 3.422 WAN Interface Setup - DHCP client 3.423 WAN Interface Setup - PPPoE AutomaticallyManually PPPoE PasswordService Name User Name3.424 WAN Interface Setup - PPTP Enable Dynamic PPTP3.5 Firewall 3.51 Firewall - Port Filtering3.52 Firewall - IP Filtering 3.53 Firewall - MAC Filtering 3.54 Firewall - Port Forwarding 3.55 Firewall - URL Filtering Forwarding3.56 Firewall - DMZ 3.6 QoS 3.7 Management 3.71 Management - StatusWireless configuration SystemFirmware Default Gateway 3.72 Management - Statistics3.73 Management - DDNS Subnet Mask3.74 Management - Time Zone Setting 3.75 Management - Denial-of-Service 3.77 Management - Upgrade Firmware 3.76 Management - Log3.78 Management - Save/Reload Settings 3.79 Management - PasswordEmpty user name and password will disable the protection Appendix A - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FAQ 1. What is and how to find my Computer’s IP and MAC address?2. What is Wireless LAN? 4. How does wireless networking work?3. What are ISM bands? 5. What is BSSID? Example 1 wireless Infrastructure ModeExample 2 wireless Ad Hoc Mode 9. What is WEP? 6. What is ESSID?8. What are the Open System and Shared Key authentications? 7. What are potential factors that may causes interference?10. What is Fragment Threshold? 11. What is RTS Request to Send Threshold?14. What is SSID Broadcast? 12. What is Beacon Interval?13. What is Preamble Type? 15. What is Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA?18. What is Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP? 16. What is WPA2?17. What is 802.1x Authentication? Protocol TKIP? 19. What is Advanced Encryption Standard AES?22. What is Universal Plug and Play UPnP? 20. What is Inter-Access Point Protocol IAPP?21. What is Wireless Distribution System WDS? 23. What is Maximum Transmission Unit MTU Size?27. What is VPN? 25. What is DDNS?26. What is NTP Client? 28. What is IPSEC?33. What is Frame Aggregation? 31. What is WLAN ACK TIMEOUT?32. What is Modulation Coding Scheme MCS? 34. What is Guard Intervals GI?Hardware Feature Dimensions L W x H Appendix BWireless Router RNX-N400LX Appendix C - FCC Interference Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementIMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Italian Appendix D - IC Interference Statement Industry Canada statement