JRS Eco 100 Manual

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Page 1 ‘jrs’ -see p.6 This manual explains everything you need to know to setup and control your router running JRS Eco 100 firmware. Download the latest manual from www.j rseco.com/manua The version number of this copy is listed below.
Page 2 JRS Eco 100 also offers a reduced beacon pulsation frequency, just like the previous generation JRS Eco routers, even during use. JRS Eco 100 is a special firmware / operating system for specific models of Asus routers. It is an extension of the original Asus firmware.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
+31 85 25 00 235 www.jrseco.com info@jrseco.com Table of Contents 1. Is a router running JRS Eco firmware safe in terms of exposure to wifi radiation?..................... 4 2. Installing your Eco wireless router............6 3. Connecting your wireless devices to the router........7 3.1.
Page 4 (EMF) emissions, JRS offers no other than legally required safety guarantees regarding the electromagnetic radiation of the router running the JRS Eco firmware, and use is at your own risk and responsibility. Wifi is two-way traffic. Both the router and your wireless devices emit EMFs.
Page 5: Installing Your Eco Wireless Router
Internet modem/router. If you are not getting Internet through the Eco router, please inform with your Internet Service Provider about the required settings. Copyright 2021 JRS Eco Wireless – ECO-100 V6...
Page 6: Connecting Your Wireless Devices To The Router
There is also a 5 GHz hidden network labeled jrs5. From now on, always connect to this hidden network and 'Forget' the visible networks on your devices, in case you already entered the wifi password for those. Copyright 2021 JRS Eco Wireless – ECO-100 V6...
Page 7 “Manage known networks”. Then click the “+ Add a network” button. Enter ‘jrs’ for the network name. Select WPA2 at ‘security’ and enter the wifi password that you set for the visible network. Check the box that Copyright 2021 JRS Eco Wireless – ECO-100 V6...
Page 8: Why The Hidden 'Jrs' Network
‘JRSeco100-5’. The range is best on the 2.4 GHz network because 5 GHz is attenuated more by walls and ceilings. On the 5 GHz network, the maximum wifi throughput speed (about 400 Megabits p/s) can be Copyright 2021 JRS Eco Wireless – ECO-100 V6...
Page 9: Important: Turning Off The Built-In Wifi Of Your Internet Modem
This is outside of our scope of influence. However remember that turning off the built-in wifi is always possible. If you don’t know how, ask your provider’s customer service to help you. Copyright 2021 JRS Eco Wireless – ECO-100 V6...
Page 10: Using The Jrs Eco 100 On Asus Router
6. Using the JRS Eco 100 on Asus router If you have just installed the Eco 100 on Asus router, its wifi signal will be active and waiting for the first wireless device to connect.
Page 11: How To Connect A New Wireless Device To The Eco Router When It Is In Sleep Mode
Ethernet ports keep functioning. Wifi emissions are completely stopped while you can keep working using the hardwired ports. If the wifi indicator lights go off, the wifi is turned off. To turn the wifi back on, push the button again. Copyright 2021 JRS Eco Wireless – ECO-100 V6...
Page 12: Meaning Of The Lights On The Router
(repeats every 3 seconds) Full Eco mode standby Zero electromagnetic emissions. Beacon signal off, router responds only to connection requests from registered devices. → 3 sec. 1 sec. (repeats every 4 seconds) Copyright 2021 JRS Eco Wireless – ECO-100 V6...
Page 13: The Jrs Eco 100 Settings Page
9. The JRS Eco 100 settings page In the Asus settings menu, there is a separate tab for the JRS Eco 100 functionality. See p.16-17 of this manual for a screen shot. You can access the settings menu as follows: In your web browser, go to http://router.asus.com...
Page 14 2.4 GHz. If set to Yes, it may avoid unnecessary activation of the wifi signal. - JRS Eco 100 timeout (20-900, default: 120): When no devices are connected to the Eco 100 on Asus router, and this number of seconds has passed, the router will go into standby.
Page 15 Beacon Eco mode is not functional and the wifi will remain turned on, albeit still with 90% reduction in pulsation frequency. - JRS Eco 100 registration lists: This shows the registered devices for which the router will wake up from standby. The registration lists for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz are separate.
Page 16 Gv J. v. Stolbergln 31 - A3850 2263AB Leidschendam The Netherlands +31 85 25 00 235 www.jrseco.com info@jrseco.com Copyright 2021 JRS Eco Wireless – ECO-100 V6...
Page 17 Gv J. v. Stolbergln 31 - A3850 2263AB Leidschendam The Netherlands +31 85 25 00 235 www.jrseco.com info@jrseco.com Copyright 2021 JRS Eco Wireless – ECO-100 V6...
Page 18: Changing The Passwords And Wifi Network Name
Guest Network page, but first please see ‘Match hidden network’ in 9.1. The administrator password for logging into the router settings menu is set on the Administration -> System page and also defaults to the PIN code. Copyright 2021 JRS Eco Wireless – ECO-100 V6...
Page 19: Troubleshooting
You may need to hold for up to 30 seconds. When the power light starts flashing rapidly, release the WPS button. Then the router will restart, which takes about 5 minutes. The JRS Eco firmware will remain on the router after resetting.
Page 20: The Router Does Not Wake Up From Full Eco Standby Mode When I Turn On Wifi On My Wireless Device
Interval setting on the JRS settings tab. This will increase the pulse frequency. See also 9.1. • You may decide to lock the router into Beacon Eco mode, or set it in Legacy Eco-wifi mode. These modes may offer better Copyright 2021 JRS Eco Wireless – ECO-100 V6...
Page 21: My Devices Cannot Find The Eco Wifi Network, Connection Keeps Dropping Or Is Slow
• If there are no free channels, look at the signal strength of the other wifi networks. Choose a channel on which only a weak network is present. Also try to avoid having very strong interferers right above or below the selected channel. Copyright 2021 JRS Eco Wireless – ECO-100 V6...
Page 22: I Can Connect To The Eco Wifi Network But Can't Get On The Internet
Solution 3: Go to WAN settings in the router settings menu via router.asus.com. Set WAN Connection Type to Automatic IP and click on Apply. Then go to LAN settings. Set the LAN address to 192.168.4.1. Click on Apply. Copyright 2021 JRS Eco Wireless – ECO-100 V6...
Page 23: Frequently Asked Questions
The phone may keep sending connection requests regularly when wifi is enabled on the phone and no wifi network is currently connected, looking for available wifi networks. It will therefore keep emitting wifi radiation in Copyright 2021 JRS Eco Wireless – ECO-100 V6...
Page 24 Access Point (AP) Mode and click on Save. The router will now reboot. Please note that now the router settings menu cannot be reached at router.asus.com anymore. Instead you will need to enter the IP number Copyright 2021 JRS Eco Wireless – ECO-100 V6...
Page 25 (parental controls etc.)? Yes, you can use the Asus app to control the router settings, because the JRS Eco firmware is an extension of the Asus firmware. The Eco specific settings cannot be controlled from the app, those can only be configured from a browser by accessing router.asus.com.
Page 26: App. 1. Eco Wireless Router Reducing Electromagnetic Emissions, Also When Wifi Is Active
Internet browser. The beacon pulses thus account for a large proportion of electrosmog. The JRS Eco router emits 90% fewer beacon pulses per second than regular wifi routers. This is achieved by adjusting the beacon interval.
Page 27 30mW (42mW for 5 GHz) which can be lowered to 4mW. See ‘Tx power adjustment’ earlier in this manual. See 9.1 ("Tx power adjustment") earlier in this manual. Copyright 2021 JRS Eco Wireless – ECO-100 V6...
Page 28 (GPL), provided they, in turn, make it available to everyone else with the same licensing agreement. Go to www.jrseco.com/gpl-source-code/ for the original GPL license and the source code of components licensed under GPL and used in this product. Copyright 2021 JRS Eco Wireless – ECO-100 V6...