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JCG JHR-N916R User Manual

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  • Page 2: User Manual

    Copyright © 2013 Shenzhen Yichen Technology Development Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. JCG is a registered trademark of Shenzhen Yichen Technology Development Co., Ltd. Without the express written permission from Shenzhen Yichen Technology Development Co., Ltd., no organization or individual is allowed to imitate, duplicate, copy, translate or use for other purposes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter I Introduction 1.1 Purpose and Definitions----------------------------------------------------------------------03 Chapter II Hardware Installation 2.1 Panel and Interfaces---------------------------------------------------------------------------04 2.2 System Requirements------------------------------------------------------------------------12 2.3 Installation Environment----------------------------------------------------------------------12 2.4 Hardware Installation Steps-----------------------------------------------------------------12 Chapter III Router Setup 3.1 Set up Network Correctly---------------------------------------------------------------------13 3.2 Quick Installation Guide----------------------------------------------------------------------17 3.3 Detailed Settings-------------------------------------------------------------------------------21 3.3.1Network Network Settings (Network)----------------------------------------------------21 3.3.2(WLAN) Wireless Settings (WLAN)------------------------------------------------------26 3.3.3NAT(NAT) NAT Settings (NAT)------------------------------------------------------------32...

  • Page 4: Chapter I Introduction

    Internet access. It’s the best choice for you to enjoy the wireless Internet access and the fun from wireless connectivity. JCG 11N series WLAN router is simple to set up, which can be installed and set up using the operation manual without professional assistance. Before you are ready to install and use this product, please read the manual carefully for better understanding and use of the full functionalities of this product.

  • Page 5: Chapter Ii Hardware Installation

    PC etc. Client: wired or wireless client, including but not limited to computer, laptop, mobile phone and tablet PC etc. Chapter II Hardware Installation 2.1 Panel and Interfaces JHR-N916R/N926R/N926R+ 1.Power LED Off: powered off On: powered on 2.Wireless status LED...
  • Page 6 3.Security LED Off: wireless network unsecured On: wireless network secured Blinking:Firmware Upgrading 4.LAN status LED Off: LAN port unconnected On: LAN port connected Blinking: LAN data transmitting 5.WAN status indicator Off: WAN port unconnected On: WAN port connected Blinking: WAN data transmitting 6.LED digital display Digital display of online hosts 7.Power jack (DC IN)
  • Page 7 JHR-N936R 1.Power LED Off: powered off On: powered on 2.2.4G/5G wireless status LED Off: wireless radio off On: wireless radio on 3.WPS Off: WPS idle or disabled On: WPS connected successfully Blinking:WPS in progress or firmware upgrading 4.USB status LED Off: USB port unconnected On: USB port connected 5.LED Sensor...
  • Page 8 6.RST/WPS button When the router is working, press this button for 1 second to set encryption; press this button for more than 5 seconds to restore to factory settings. 7.WLAN (wireless) button Switch on/off the wireless network. Press this button for one second to switch on/off the 2.4G wireless network;...
  • Page 9 JHR-N855R 1. Tags Sensor Touch with a finger to switch on/off the status LED 2. Power LED Off: powered off On: powered on 3. USB status LED Off: USB port unconnected On: USB port connected 4. WPS Off: WPS idle or disabled On: WPS connected successfully Blinking:WPS in progress or firmware upgrading 5.QOS...
  • Page 10 7. RST/WPS button When the router is working, press this button for 1 second to set encryption; press this button for more than 5 seconds to restore to factory settings. 8. WLAN (wireless) button Switch on/off the wireless network. Press this button for one second to switch on/off the 2.4G wireless network;...
  • Page 11 10. Power regulation button Wireless radio power regulation (*1.*5.*10) 11. Power jack (DC IN) Connect to power adapter 12. WAN (Internet) port WAN port 13 LAN 1-4 network interface LAN port 14. USB 2.0 Connect to USB device, such as USB hard disk, USB thumb driver or USB printer www.jcgcom.com...
  • Page 12 JHR-N835R/N845R 1.Power LED Off: powered off On: powered on 2.Wireless status LED Off: wireless radio off On: wireless radio on Blinking: wireless network data transmitting 3.LAN 1-4 network interface Off: WAN port unconnected On: WAN port connected Blinking: WAN data transmitting 4.LAN status LED Off: LAN port unconnected On: LAN port connected...

  • Page 13: System Requirements

    6.USB 2.0 Connect to USB device, such as USB hard disk, USB thumb driver or USB printer 7.WAN (Internet) port WAN port 8.LAN 1-4 network interface LAN port 9.Power jack (DC IN) Connect to power adapter 10.RST/WPS button When the router is working, press this button for 1 second to start WPS progress; press this button for 5 seconds and the system will restore to factory settings.

  • Page 14: Chapter Iii Router Setup

    4. For wireless connection, please check whether the WIFI is enabled, scan and connect to the in accordance with the wireless network name (SSID) with the key on the back of the router. Chapter III Router Setup Correct setup on the router is required before using it normally. Here is the specific guidance on how to carry out installation and set up the router.
  • Page 15 3) Select Obtain an IP address automatically, Obtain DNS Server address automatically and click OK. Return back to the previous interface and click OK. The system will automatically obtain the IP address and DNS. www.jcgcom.com...
  • Page 16 We recommend setting up your network environment via automatically obtaining the IP address. If fixed IP address is required for network connection, select Use the following IP address and input the corresponding IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Also, you can enter the corresponding DNS server on Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server as needed.
  • Page 17 Enter command: Ping 192.168.1.1, press Enter. If the following screen appears, the computer and the router are successfully connected. If the following interface appears on the screen, the device is not connected. Please re- check the above steps. www.jcgcom.com...

  • Page 18: Quick Installation Guide

    3.2 Quick Setup Wizard Setup Wizard can guide you to quickly complete the basic settings step by step. For more advanced features, please refer to Detailed Settings. 1.Make sure the computer and the router have been correctly connected 2.Open the browser, input and connect: http://192.168.1.1 on the address bar 3.Click setup wizard and input the username and password on the login screen (the default username and the password are admin).
  • Page 19 Note: If you cannot access the router setup pages, please refer to FAQ for trouble shootings. 4. After logging in successfully, click Setup Wizard4. After logging in successfully, click Setup Wizard 5.LAN settings Set the LAN IP address. 6.Wireless settings Wireless settings allow you to perform the basic settings on the wireless network, such as SSID and wireless channel, etc.
  • Page 20 7.Click Next to set the WAN parameters. Here you can also set the connection types. The router supports three common connection types: fixed IP, obtaining IP automatically and PPPoE dial-up. If obtaining IP automatically is selected, the IP address does not need to set and the router will obtain the network parameter automatically from the above node.
  • Page 21 If Static(Fixed IP) is selected, the following page will appear, input the fixed IP address, net mask, default gateway and DNS server, etc. provided by the service provider. If you do not know which connection type to select, click Auto Detect and the router will detect the WAN connection type automatically to facilitate the settings of router.

  • Page 22: Detailed Settings

    3.3 Detailed Settings 3.3.1 Network Settings 1. Quick settings: You can set up the network connections and wireless network parameters in just one step, and enjoy the fun of Internet surfing. 2. LAN settings: LAN settings allow you to set the IP address range, netmask allocated by the DHCP server and the router IP address based on actual needs.
  • Page 23 Static specify [MAC: IP]—you can bind a fixed IP address to the device with the specified MAC address. Note: a. If the IP of LAN port is modified, please use the new address to access the router. b. If the new IP address and the original IP address are not in the same network segment, the firewall rules, NAT rules, static DHCP, ARP binding and QoS rules may require reset.
  • Page 24 please contact the ISP provider. MAC address Clone—it allows you to regard the MAC address of LAN card or the specified MAC address as that of WAN. If your MAC address has been bound, MAC address Clone may help you. * Only some routers in some countries or regions support it.
  • Page 25 Dest. IP address—IP address of destination host or network, such as the IP address of the device connecting to the router at a lower level or its net address. Gateway IP address—IP address of the gateway, such as the IP address of the lower-level router connecting to this router.
  • Page 26 Max. connections-- modifying the connections appropriately allows the router to open more connections at the same time. But the max connections may be limited by the router memory and too many connections will result in breakdown of the router due to insufficient memory! Please modify this parameter carefully.

  • Page 27: Wlan) Wireless Settings (Wlan)

    * This function may have limited help on IPTV or not be supported by IPTV service providers depending on different IPTV service providers. Please contact IPTV service providers for detail. 8.Guest Access Guest access can be used to provide Internet surfing service for guest hosts. The hosts connect to guest network are not able to communicate with the hosts in common LAN networks.
  • Page 28 SSID -- Service Set Identifier. It’s the network name shared by all devices in the wireless network, also the identification of wireless access point. Hidden SSID—it hides your AP which then can’t be found out by others. Please note that in this case, you are required to set the correct SSID for your wireless device.
  • Page 29 BG protected mode -- BG protected mode is a kind of self-adjusting mechanism which could maintain the bandwidth to balance the transmission rate among clients. Beacon interval -- Beacon is a small data package for AP to synchronize wireless network. Beacon interval is the time interval of AP sending two beacons.
  • Page 30 Short Slot -- It is used for shortening the communication time between AP and clients. Tx Burst -- AP attempts to send multiple packets when receiving ACK response from the client. It allows AP to maintain a larger throughput in the same time and network environment.
  • Page 31 4. Access Control Access Control -- Set access control policy for stations. Allow -- Only allow stations in the list accessing wireless network. Reject -- Reject stations in the list accessing wireless network. Note: If you are using wireless network to connect and set the router, please fill in MAC address of WIFI of current computer in the access list when access policy is revised as Allow, otherwise the wireless router could not be connected.
  • Page 32 Repeater mode -- AP is working as WDS base point. MAC address of WDS base points of intercommunication needs to be added to the list. Please disable DHCP sever in this mode. 6. WPS Settings Wi-Fi Protection Setup(WPS) is used for simplifying security settings and network management of Wi-Fi wireless.

  • Page 33: 3Nat(Nat) Nat Settings (Nat)

    Note: Do NOT set same time period for different actions, otherwise, the green AP function may not work properly! The timer may be invalid if the router is powered off or rebooted. Please resynchronize the timer if the router is failed to synchronize with the NTP server, otherwise, the green AP may not work properly.
  • Page 34 Port forwarding -- Single port forwarding could set different internal and external ports for some services. IP address -- IP address of server host is the one of local host that provides services. Protocol -- For networking protocol used by server program, DNS server uses UDP while WEB server uses TCP etc.

  • Page 35: Firewall) Firewall Settings (Firewall)

    VPN Passthrough -- VPN passthrough allows you to set ALG (Application Layer Gateway) for L2TP, IPSec, and PPTP applications. FTP Passthrough -- Set non-standard FTP ports to support connections to FTP services that are no using standard ports. 3.3.4 Firewall Settings Objects that could be set to be filtered here are IP address, MAC address, website, domain name, application program and Internet content etc.

  • Page 36: 5Qos(Qos) Qos Settings (Qos)

    3.3.5 QOS Settings Set network bandwidth of QoS and QoS Policy. Bandwidth settings – Upload and download bandwidth of the router should be restricted. They are usually set to be larger than or equal to network bandwidth provided by ISP. Based on priority -- QoS service is set on the basis of priority.
  • Page 37 protocols, applications etc Default Classifiers: We have set default QoS classifiers for some common applications and protocols, trying to use them first if you are not sure how to setup the QoS classifiers. IP Bandwidth Limit -- IP bandwidth limit is able to limit the bandwidth of per IP address (or IP address range).

  • Page 38: 6Usb(Usb) Usb Settings (Usb)

    Settings of adding, modifying and deleting are conducted for users of file sharing and FTP sharing. Click “Add” (for example, add a user with user name and password of jcg) * Only some routers with USB interfaces support this function...
  • Page 39 The following figure is displayed after clicking OK, which indicates it is successful to add the new user: 3.Samba Server Samba server is used to share files in the network between network workstations. After enabling file sharing, the limit of authority on users accessing files selected by disks could be set in shared directory column, including three different limits of authority on writing, reading and no access.
  • Page 40 4.FTP Server Set configure of FTP server parameters and access capacities. Relevant data could be uploaded and downloaded through FTP server for corresponding users in LAN to use. FTP port: It is suggested to set to default 21 for FTP server port. Note: The anonymous can access path of public in first part only! Please put the files which allowed in the folder of public.
  • Page 41 Use iTunes** * iTunes is the equipment management software of Apple Inc. iTunes sharing heavily depends on the proprietary protocol of Apple Inc. which may modify or cancel support for this protocol in any time and any circumstance. ** The interface may differ with different iTunes version. iTunes sharing only supports iTunes program running on Windows system and Mac OS X system, but does not support all iOS equipments, including but not limited to iPhone, iPad and iPod etc.

  • Page 42: Management) System Management (Management)

    7.Printer sharing Printer sharing service can be easily realized via the Internet after connecting USB printer to this system. Onnect the USB printer to power supply and connect it to router’s USB port. (Take HP laserJet P1008 printer as an example) Wait about 5 seconds, the type of the printer will be displayed if the router recognizes the printer.
  • Page 43 Note: The time information will be lost if you switch off the router and will be resynchronized when the router is reconnected. 2. Operation Mode The router can work in different modes, select proper operation mode for your network topology. www.jcgcom.com...
  • Page 44 Bridge -- (AP) All Ethernet and wireless interfaces are bridged together and access Internet from an Ethernet port. Gateway -- (Router+AP) The first Ethernet port serves as WAN port. Other Ethernet ports and wireless interfaces are bridged together and serve as LAN ports. AP Client -- (Router+Client+AP) The wireless apcli interface serves as WAN port, other wireless interfaces and Ethernet ports are bridged together and serve as LAN ports.
  • Page 45 AP Client Repeater -- (Client Repeater+AP) The wireless apcli interface serves as outgoing port, other wireless interfaces and Ethernet ports are bridged together and serve as LAN ports. 3. Firmware Upgrade Upgrade the router's firmware to obtain new functionalities. And some bugs and malfunctions may be fixed in new firmware.
  • Page 46 * Available only when your router has USB port(s). 4.Settings Management Settings management allows you to manage configuration files of the router. Settings of current system can be exported as configuration files for storage through export settings; previously stored system configuration files can be imported through import settings; factory default of the router can be restored, which may be quite useful when the router does not work properly or after firmware is updated.

  • Page 47: Status System Status (Status)

    PING -- A computer network tool used to test whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network TRACEROUTE -- A computer network diagnostic tool for displaying the route (path) and measuring transit delays of packets across an Internet Protocol (IP) network. 3.3.8 System Status The system status shows the firmware version, memory information and LAN/WAN snapshots of the router.
  • Page 48 Network Statistics -- The statistics shows the transmitting and receiving data information of the network interfaces. WLAN Statistics -- Shows WLAN Tx/Rx statistics and traffic information. Traffic Statistics -- Shows the detailed uploading and downloading traffic statistics for each host. Client List -- Shows the IP address and expire time of the DHCP client Station List -- All stations that are associated to the AP are listed here.

  • Page 49: Appendix I Products And Functional Specification Faq

    Appendix Appendix I: Products and Functional Specification www.jcgcom.com...
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  • Page 51: Appendix Ii Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    Appendix II Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) he router is applied more commonly in everyday life. However, some unusual faults not described in the manual may appear in use for beginners of networking. Thus, in case of problems, we should simplify the repair process through systematic troubleshooting. Here some common router faults and troubleshooting are listed below.
  • Page 52 Q 2: I’ve forgotten the user name and password of JCG wireless router, what should I do? If you’ve forgotten the user name and password of the router, you could restore the router to factory default. The router will be reset and restarted if the Reset button on the panel of the router is pressed for over 5 seconds and then released.
  • Page 53 Q 6: Why I can use QQ, but cannot browse WebPages? If QQ can be logged on, it means network connection is normal. 1. Make sure that the browser is normal or just change another browser to browse. 2. Check whether the network connection is configured with the correct DNS server address 3.
  • Page 54 accessed 2. Mac operating system 1) Select Go->Connect to Server 2) Enter “smb://router LAN port IP address” 3) Click Connect 3. Linux/Unix operating system In case that Linux needs to connect to shared server, smbmount or mount command can be used; smbmount //router L A N por t IP address /shared name/mnt / loc al direc tor y- o username=aaa,password=bbb smbmount //router LAN port IP address/ mnt/local directory-o username=aaa%bbb...
  • Page 55 Click "OK" and the following window appears. Enter the user name and password of the disk set up on the router and click “Log On”. 3. FTP shared files can be accessed through command line on FTP client Q 10: How to install shared printer Configure the computer (take windows XP operating system as an example) 1.
  • Page 56 3. Run Add a printer wizard and click “Next” 4. Select Local printer attached to this computer, uncheck Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer and click Next. www.jcgcom.com...
  • Page 57 5. Select Create a new port, Type of port: Standard TCP/IP Port and click Next 6. Click: Next www.jcgcom.com...
  • Page 58 7. Enter IP address (default IP: 192.168.1.1) of router LAN port below Printer Name or IP Address and click "Next". 8. Select device type Standard:Generic Network Card, click “Next” www.jcgcom.com...
  • Page 59 9. Click Finish and complete the configuration with printer port wizard. www.jcgcom.com...
  • Page 60 10. Select printer manufacturer and "printer model" from the popped Add Printer Wizard window to correctly install printer driver or “Have Disk..” , Click Next 11. If the driver has been installed, select ”Keep existing driver(recommended)” or “Replace existing driver” and click “Next” www.jcgcom.com...
  • Page 61 12. Enter printer name, click Next 13. Test the printer, click Next www.jcgcom.com...
  • Page 62 14. Click Finish to complete printer installation. (Take windows 7 operating system as an example) 1. StartControl PanelDevices and Printers www.jcgcom.com...
  • Page 63 2. Right click to select Add a Printer 3. The Add printer wizard will appear as below figure, select “Add a local printer” and click Next 4. Select “Create a new port”, select “Standard TCP/IP Port” in “Type of port” and click Next www.jcgcom.com...
  • Page 64 5. Enter IP address of the router in “Hostname or IP address” and click Next. Remember to uncheck “Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use” 6. Select the standard in “Device Type”, select “Generic Network Card “and click Next. www.jcgcom.com...
  • Page 65 7. The following figure will appear after clicking. Select corresponding USB manufacturer and printer driver. We take HP LaserJet P1008 printer as an example. Please click “Have Disk..” if corresponding drivers are not found. www.jcgcom.com...
  • Page 66 8. Click Browse... 9. Find the directory storing printer driver files and click "OK" 10. Find the driver corresponding to current printer in the list and click Next www.jcgcom.com...
  • Page 67 11. Enter a printer name and click Next 12. Select “Do not share this printer or Share this printer so that others on your network can find and use it ” and click Next www.jcgcom.com...
  • Page 68 4. Run "Windows Media Player" and on the menu of the media library find the server of current router "media sharing". For example, jcg will automatically classify music, videos, and pictures etc. according to the "media sharing" in media library on the router. Click and open the files as shown in the following figure: www.jcgcom.com...
  • Page 69 Q 12: Offline downloading 1. Enable offline downloading function on the router 2. Set up a user name and password for access as follows, click "save/apply" for jcg. 3. Run "Download Wizard" on the attached CD. Go to File——Settings. Enter the IP address of the router under Download Server Setting: 192.168.1.1, User Name and...
  • Page 70 1. Set up computer IP address, and connect Ethernet cable to LAN port. Enter IP address: 192.168.1.100/255.255.255.0. 2. Download corresponding update software from JCG website. Do not modify setup files if it’s not necessary. 3. Click “Browse” button, select the firmware to be updated, and click update button.

  • Page 71: Appendix Iii Statement

    Appendix III Statement FCC Statement 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 (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 72 FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
  • Page 73 responsibilities for you if you distribute copies of the software, or if you modify it. For example: if you distribute copies of such a program, whether gratis or for a fee, you must give the recipients all the rights that you have. You must make sure that they, too, receive or can get the source code.
  • Page 74 it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice and disclaimer of warranty; keep intact all the notices that refer to this License and to the absence of any warranty; and give any other recipients of the Program a copy of this License along with the Program.
  • Page 75 4.You may copy and distribute the Program (or a work based on it, under Section 2) in object code or executable form under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above provided that you also do one of the following: a)Accompany it with the complete corresponding machine-readable source code, which must be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange;...
  • Page 76 nothing else grants you permission to modify or distribute the Program or its derivative works. These actions are prohibited by law if you do not accept this License. Therefore, by modifying or distributing the Program (or any work based on the Program), you indicate your acceptance of this License to do so, and all its terms and conditions for copying, distributing or modifying the Program or works based on it.
  • Page 77 those countries, so that distribution is permitted only in or among countries not thus excluded. In such case, this License incorporates the limitation as if written in the body of this License. 9.The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and/or new versions of the General Public License from time to time.
  • Page 78 OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS www.jcgcom.com...

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