Eminent EM4570 Manual

Eminent EM4570 Manual

Gigalink 300n wireless router, access point and signal booster
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  • Page 1 EM4570 GigaLINK 300N - Wireless Router, Access Point and Signal Booster...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH EM4570 GigaLINK 300N - Wireless Router, Access Point and Signal Booster Table of contents 1.0 Introduction ......................3 1.1 Functions and features ..................3 2.2 Packing contents ....................3 2.0 Using the installation wizard .................. 3 3.0 Manually configure as wireless router ..............4 3.1 Connecting the GigaLINK 300N .................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Furthermore, the EM4570 has a built-in super fast 1000Mbps (Gigabit) switch and a 150 Mbps WAN port. Enjoy your wireless network and let the GigaLINK 300N do all the work! 2.2 Packing contents...
  • Page 4: Manually Configure As Wireless Router

    ENGLISH 3.0 Manually configure as wireless router Install the GigaLINK 300N as a wireless router if you have a cable modem or ADSL modem with a router function. Make sure that your Internet browser and your network are correctly configured when configuring the wireless router manually. You can assume that the settings are correct, unless you have changed any of the settings in the past.
  • Page 5: Configuring The Gigalink 300N For Connection With The Internet

    ENGLISH 3.2 Configuring the GigaLINK 300N for connection with the Internet Before you can configure the GigaLINK 300N for a connection with the Internet, you will first need to connect to the GigaLINK 300N. Follow the instructions below to connect to the GigaLINK 300N. Turn on your computer.
  • Page 6: Configuring The Gigalink 300N For A Static Internet Connection

    ENGLISH Select ‘Manual Internet Configuration’. Click ‘Next’. Select ‘DHCP Method’. Click ‘Next’. Click ‘Next’. Click ‘Save’ and ‘Close’. The wizard will now save the settings en will close the screen automatically. You now have a working internet connection. Attention: When using Ziggo as ISP please refer to chapter 8 if you are not able to establish an internet connection within 5 minutes.
  • Page 7: Securing A Wireless Network

    ENGLISH Click ‘Save and Close’. The wizard will now save the settings and will close the screen automatically. 3.4 Securing a wireless network To avoid having uninvited guests probing your wireless network we strongly recommend securing your wireless network. There are several security methods which can secure the network at different levels.
  • Page 8: Wep Security

    ENGLISH 3.4.2 WEP security Click ‘Wireless Wizard’. The wizard appears in a pop-up screen. Click ‘Next’. Choose you country/region and click ‘Next’. Fill in the desired name for your wireless network in the field ‘SSID’. (Use the ‘Check SSID’ option to ensure this name is not already in use.) Click ‘Next’.
  • Page 9: Manual Configuration As An Access Point

    ENGLISH Key: _____________________________________________________ 4.0 Manual configuration as an Access Point Install the GigaLINK 300N as an access point if you have a router or DSL modem router. Make sure that your Internet browser and your network are well configured when configuring manually. You can assume that the settings are correct, unless you have changed any of the settings in the past.
  • Page 10: Configuring The Gigalink 300N As An Access Point

    10 | ENGLISH 4.2 Configuring the GigaLINK 300N as an Access Point Before you can configure the GigaLINK 300N for an Internet connection you first need to connect to the GigaLINK 300N by following the procedure below. Turn on your computer. Open your webbrowser (e.g.
  • Page 11: Wpa2 Aes Security (Recommended)

    11 | ENGLISH The strongest method of security is WPA2 AES. It is recommended to use this type of security. However, it is possible that (older) wireless hardware is not able to use this type of security, but can only use WPA-TKIP. Refer to the documentation of your hardware to be sure if your hardware can use WPA2 AES.
  • Page 12: Finishing The Installation Procedure Of Your Access Point

    12 | ENGLISH Click ‘Next’ to confirm this channel. (You can pick a wireless channel yourself if you want). You will see a brief summary with the settings you have made so far. Click ‘Next’ to continue. 10. Choose ‘WEP’ and click ‘Next’. 11.
  • Page 13: Connecting The Gigalink 300N Signal Booster (2)

    13 | ENGLISH GigaLINK 300N as signal repeater 5.1 Connecting the GigaLINK 300N signal booster (2) Turn off your computer. Connect the GigaLINK 300N to a wall outlet using the supplied power adapter. Connect the supplied UTP network cable to the ‘LAN 1’ port of the GigaLINK 300N.
  • Page 14: Securing Your Gigalink 300N Signal Booster (2) (Wpa2 Aes)

    14 | ENGLISH 12. Click ‘Apply’ at the right side in the menu ‘DHCP Server’. 13. Type ‘192.168.8.200’ in the ‘LAN IP address’ field. 14. Type ‘255.255.255.0’ in the ‘Subnet mask’ field. 15. Click the button ‘Apply & Restart’. Note! If you wish to log in to your GigaLINK 300N at a later point in time, you must assign a fixed IP address to your computer.
  • Page 15: Configuring Your Wireless Router (1)

    15 | ENGLISH 12. Fill in a password in the field ‘Network Key’. (e.g. ‘yourname01’). Do not use any punctuation marks and make sure the password has e minimum length of 8 characters long. 13. Write down the network name and the chosen password***. 14.
  • Page 16: Connecting Your Wireless Router With The Signal Booster (2)

    16 | ENGLISH 17. Choose ‘AES’ and click ‘Next’. 18. Fill in the same password in the field ‘Network Key’ you have chosen for your signal booster. 19. Click ‘Next’. 20. Click ‘Finish’. 21. The wizard will now save the settings and will close the screen automatically. 5.5 Connecting your wireless router with the signal booster (2) If you have followed the previous steps, then you have filled in the following:...
  • Page 17: Configuring The Wireless Network On Your Computer

    17 | ENGLISH Click ‘Setup Tool’. Click ‘Advanced Setup’ in the left menu. Click ‘Wireless’ I the left menu. Click ‘WDS Setup’ in the left menu. Click ‘Search AP’ in the right screen. A screen appears. A summary of found wireless networks will be displayed. Double-click with the left mouse button on the name (SSID) of your wireless router.
  • Page 18: Configuring A Wireless Network Using Windows Vista/Windows 7

    18 | ENGLISH After clicking ‘Connect’ your computer will warn you that this network is secured and that a network key is required. Enter the network key and click ‘Connect’. 10. If the key was entered correctly, Windows will state that the network has been connected.
  • Page 19: Port Forwarding

    19 | ENGLISH Hint! For your own security the Firewall is enabled by default. We do however advise you to also use a virus scanner and always keep it up to date. 7.1 Port Forwarding Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Netscape or Firefox). Type ‘http://192.168.8.1’...
  • Page 20: Setting Up Qos

    20 | ENGLISH Hint: You can select a large variety of predefined programs such as MSN Messenger and ICQ. You can block these programs as described in chapter 7.2 7.3 Setting up QoS Thanks to QoS (Quality Of Service) you can make sure that a specific program or computer gets priority above other programs.
  • Page 21: Frequently Asked Questions

    21 | ENGLISH Problem: When PC1 starts to download, the internet connection gets slow or sluggish. Suggestion: Set PC1 to ‘Max Limit’ and set a maximum of 5000 Kbit download and 512 Kbit upload. Problem: During online play with PC, PS3 or Xbox360 the screen freezes or strange artifacts appear on screen.
  • Page 22 22 | ENGLISH Enter ‘cmd’ Press the enter key or click ‘OK’. Enter ‘ipconfig /all’. Press the enter key. You will see a ‘physical address’. This is the MAC address of your network adapter. Steps for Windows98/ME: Click ‘Start’. Go to ‘Run’. Enter ‘winipcfg’.
  • Page 23: Service And Support

    9.0 Service and support This users manual has been carefully written by Eminent’s technical experts. If you have problems installing or using the product, please fill out the support form at the website www.eminent-online.com/support.
  • Page 24: Warning And Points Of Attention

    Warning: In most cases this concerns an electronic device. Wrong/improper use may lead to (severe) injuries! Repairing of the device should be done by qualified Eminent staff. The warranty immediately voids when products have undergone self repair and/or by misuse. For extended warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.eminent-...
  • Page 25: Warranty Conditions

    When having bought a second- hand Eminent product the remaining period of warranty is measured from the moment of purchase by the product’s first owner. The Eminent warranty applies to all Eminent products and parts inextricably connected to and/or mounted on the main product.

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