Rosewill user manual Network + System Requirements, RNX-N400LX Placement, Hardware Setup

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1.5 Network + System Requirements

Wireless RouterRNX-N400LX

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Power

The power jack allows an external DC power supply connection.

1.5 Network + System Requirements

To begin using the RNX-N400LX, make sure you meet the following as minimum requirements:

PC/Notebook.

Operating System that supports Web Browsers

Microsoft Windows

Mac OS

Linux

1 Free Ethernet port on your PC/NB

WiFi card/USB dongle (802.11b/g/n) – optional.

External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45).

Web-Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera etc.)

Ethernet compatible CAT5 cables.

1.6RNX-N400LX Placement

RNX-N400LX is suggested to place on a flat surface, or you can mount it on a wall. However, for optimal performance, place your RNX-N400LX in the center of your office (or your home) that is away from any potential source of interference, such as a metal wall, microwave oven, and 2.4GHz cordless phone. If the antennas are not positioned correctly, performance loss may occur.

1.7Hardware Setup

Place the RNX-N400LX to the best optimum transmission location. The best transmission location for your RNX-N400LX is usually at the geographic center of your wireless network, with line of sign to all of your mobile stations.

Connect RNX-N400LX to your wired network. Connect the Ethernet WAN interface of RNX-N400LX by category 5 Ethernet cable to your switch/ hub/ xDSL modem or cable modem. A straight-through Ethernet cable with appropriate cable length is needed.

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Contents Default IP Address Default Login Name admin Default Password guest Wireless Router RNX-N400LXUser Manual Safety Warning Wireless RouterRNX-N400LXUser Manual Table of Contents3.53 Firewall - MAC Filtering Before We Begin 1 Introduction 1.2 Key Features1.1 Overview Advantages1.4 Product Layout and LED Signal 1.3 Package ContentsStatus DescriptionSMA Antenna Connector Port/Connector/ButtonReset 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 User Manual 2.12 For OS of Microsoft Windows Vista 2.13 For OS of Microsoft Windows 2000/ XP 2.15 For OS of Microsoft Windows NT 2.14 For OS of Microsoft Windows 95/ 98/ Me2.21 Connecting using Web Browser 2.2 Connecting to RNX-N400LX’s Web Management3.1 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 3.16 Wireless Basic Setting 3.15 WAN Interface Setup3.2 Operation Mode 3.17 Wireless Security SetupDescription Gateway3.31 Wireless Basic Settings 3.3 WirelessSSID 3.32 Wireless - Advanced SettingChannel Width SidebandShort GI Encryption 3.33 Wireless - Security SetupFormat Hex 64 characters. WPA, PersonalPre-Shared Key onlyClick the Disabled, Allow Listed or Deny Listed of drop down 3.34 Wireless - Access Control3.35 Wireless - WDS Settings Requirement Set Wireless-Basic Settings-Mode-AP+WDSThis page is used to configure the wireless security between APs This section will show you the WDS Statistics 3.36 Wireless - Site SurveySignal 3.37 Wireless - WPSShow WPS status is Configured or Un-Configured Encrypt3.38 Wireless - Schedule 3.4 TCP/IP Settings3.41 LAN Interface Configuration3.411 Static DHCP Setup menu. Server mode onlyServer mode only 3.421 WAN Interface Setup - Static IP 3.42 WAN Interface SetupDescription 3.422 WAN Interface Setup - DHCP client 3.423 WAN Interface Setup - PPPoE AutomaticallyManually Service Name PasswordPPPoE User Name3.424 WAN Interface Setup - PPTP PPTP Enable Dynamic3.51 Firewall - Port Filtering 3.5 Firewall3.52 Firewall - IP Filtering 3.53 Firewall - MAC Filtering 3.54 Firewall - Port Forwarding Forwarding 3.55 Firewall - URL Filtering3.56 Firewall - DMZ 3.6 QoS 3.71 Management - Status 3.7 ManagementWireless configuration SystemFirmware 3.73 Management - DDNS 3.72 Management - StatisticsDefault Gateway Subnet Mask3.74 Management - Time Zone Setting 3.75 Management - Denial-of-Service 3.76 Management - Log 3.77 Management - Upgrade Firmware3.78 Management - Save/Reload Settings 3.79 Management - PasswordEmpty user name and password will disable the protection 1. What is and how to find my Computer’s IP and MAC address? Appendix A - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FAQ2. 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 8. What are the Open System and Shared Key authentications? 6. What is ESSID?9. What is WEP? 7. What are potential factors that may causes interference?11. What is RTS Request to Send Threshold? 10. What is Fragment Threshold?13. What is Preamble Type? 12. What is Beacon Interval?14. What is SSID Broadcast? 15. What is Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA?17. What is 802.1x Authentication? Protocol TKIP? 16. What is WPA2?18. What is Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP? 19. What is Advanced Encryption Standard AES?21. What is Wireless Distribution System WDS? 20. What is Inter-Access Point Protocol IAPP?22. What is Universal Plug and Play UPnP? 23. What is Maximum Transmission Unit MTU Size?26. What is NTP Client? 25. What is DDNS?27. What is VPN? 28. What is IPSEC?32. What is Modulation Coding Scheme MCS? 31. What is WLAN ACK TIMEOUT?33. What is Frame Aggregation? 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 Industry Canada statement Appendix D - IC Interference Statement