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  • Page 1 CONCEPTRONIC C300BRS4A Version 1.0 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router User Manual...
  • Page 2 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    802.11n Wireless Broadband Router About This Manual This manual provides descriptions of the Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router, its hardware and software features, and how to set up and use the device on your small office or home network.
  • Page 4 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Requirements for Installation To install and use the Wireless Broadband Router you need a computer equipped with an Ethernet port (such as an Ethernet NIC) and a web browser WLAN Ethernet Adapter Any computer that uses the Wireless Broadband Router must be able to connect to it through the Wireless Ethernet (WLAN) on the Wireless Broadband Router.

  • Page 5: Packing List

    Packing List Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. Make sure that you have the items listed here. • 1x Conceptronic C300BRS4A - 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router • 3x Antenna for C300BRS4A • 1x CD-ROM containing this User’s Guide •...

  • Page 6: Wireless Lan

    For home users who will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security for the Conceptronic C300BRS4A, used in conjunction with other WPA-compatible 802.11 products, will still be much stronger than ever before. Utilizing the Pre-Shared Key mode of WPA, the Wireless Broadband Router will obtain a new security key every time it connects to the 802.11 network.

  • Page 7: Radio Transmission

    It will allow access to the wireless network to devices using the correct SSID after a negotiation process takes place. The Conceptronic C300BRS4A broadcasts its SSID so that any wireless station in range can learn the SSID and ask permission to associate with it.

  • Page 8: Front Panel Led Display

    Reset the device to factory defaults by pressing the reset button on the back of the device for +/- 15 seconds. If the Status LED does not turn on after you tried above options, please contact Conceptronic Support at: support@conceptronic.net For more information about the WPS feature, see the chapter ‘Configuring Router Settings’...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Cable Connections

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Rear Panel Cable Connections Connect the power adapter cord and network cables on the rear panel. The power switch and reset button are also located on the back of the device. Connect the antennas to the antenna posts.

  • Page 10: Hardware Installation

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Hardware Installation Place the Wireless Broadband Router in a location where it can be easily connected to the wired interface (Ethernet link to a broadband modem, for example) as well as function effectively as a Wireless LAN access point.

  • Page 11: Wan Connection

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Position antenna for best reception: Adjust the antenna position to see if the signal strength improves. Some adapters or access points allow the user to judge the strength of the signal. Use this method, if available, to test signal strength.
  • Page 12 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Right click the Wireless Network Icon in your System tray and select “View Available Wireless Networks”. Select the Network “C300BRS4A” from the list of available wireless networks and click “Connect”. You will receive a warning...

  • Page 13: Computer Configuration

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Computer Configuration Configure your IP address The C300BRS4A is equipped with a build-in DHCP Server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to a connected computer if the connected computer is set to “obtain an IP address automatically”.
  • Page 14 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router The Properties window of your Local Area Connection will appear. Select the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click “Properties”. The Properties window of the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) will appear. Set the properties to “Obtain an IP address automatically”...
  • Page 15 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Checking your connection with the C300BRS4A With the Command prompt of Windows you can verify if you have received a correct IP address on your Local Area Connection: Click “Start” “Run”. Enter the command “CMD” and press “OK”.
  • Page 16 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router If above steps do not solve the IP address problem, you can reset the device to the factory default settings with the Reset Button on the back of the device. Press and hold the Reset Button for +/- 15 seconds to load the Factory Default Settings. When the...

  • Page 17: Configuring Router Settings

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Configuring Router Settings This chapter describes how to configure the Wireless Broadband Router the first time you use it or if you are configuring it after resetting the device to the factory default settings. The following sections describe how to configure the router through the Web based configuration.
  • Page 18 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router The “Home” menu of the configuration contains the following configuration options: Wizard, Wireless, WAN, LAN and DHCP. Device Settings Overview...

  • Page 19: Home - Wizard

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router HOME - WIZARD You can setup the C300BRS4A through the build-in Wizard. This Wizard will help you configuring the basic settings of the C300BRS4A step by step. To use the Setup Wizard, click the Run Wizard button.
  • Page 20 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router For system management purpose, a correct time setting is critical to have accurate time stamps on the system logs. Set an appropriate Time Zone in this step. When completed, click “Next”. Select the Internet Connection method which corresponds with your provider settings.
  • Page 21 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Connection – Dynamic IP When your provider requires a Dynamic IP connection, select the “Dynamic IP” option. Some providers require a specific Hostname for their connections. If your provider requires a specific Hostname, enter the Host Name in the field.
  • Page 22 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Connection - PPTP When your provider requires a PPTP connection, select the “PPTP” option. Enter the requested information: • Server IP • PPTP Account • PPTP Password • Retype Password When completed, click “Next”.
  • Page 23 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router You can change the SSID of the router. The SSID is the name which will be broadcasted through the Wireless part. You can change the channel between channel 1 and 13. If you experience...
  • Page 24 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Security – WEP Encryption If you want to secure your network with WEP encryption, select “WEP” from the drop-down list. Enter the WEP key in ASCII format (input: A-Z, 0-9). Note: Through the Wizard you can only configure WEP 64Bits.
  • Page 25 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router The Setup Wizard is now complete. If you want to apply your settings, click “Save & Take Effect”. If you want to change any setting, click “Back” to return to the previous screen. If you want to close the Setup Wizard without any changes, click “Exit”.

  • Page 26: Home - Wireless

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router HOME - WIRELESS To configure the Router’s basic configuration settings without running the Setup Wizard, you can access the windows used to configure Wireless, WAN, LAN, and DHCP settings directly from the Setup directory. To access the Wireless Settings window, click on the Wireless link button on the left side of the first window that appears when you successfully access the web manager.

  • Page 27: Wep Encryption

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router WEP Encryption WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol) encryption can be enabled for security and privacy. WEP encrypts the data portion of each frame transmitted from the wireless adapter using one of the predefined keys. The router offers 64- or 128-bit encryption with four keys available.

  • Page 28: Wpa/Wpa2 Encryption With Radius Server

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router WPA Encryption WiFi Protected Access was designed to provide improved data encryption, perceived as weak in WEP, and to provide user authentication, largely nonexistent in WEP. There are two versions, WPA and WPA2; both are supported by the Access Point. WPA includes the option of using a Pre-Shared Key similar to WEP, or a RADIUS server can be used for verification.

  • Page 29: Wpa/Wpa2-Psk With Passphrase Encryption

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router WPA/WPA2-PSK With Passphrase Encryption Wireless Settings window for WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Select the type of WPA encryption for use with your Passphrase, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. Note: If you select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, the router will work with the highest WPA2-PSK encryption.

  • Page 30: Wps Security

    802.11n Wireless Broadband Router WPS Security The Conceptronic C300BRS4A supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). WPS is a standard for easy and secure establishment of a wireless network. With WPS you can setup and protect your wireless network in just a few easy steps.
  • Page 31 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router WPS – Pin Code technology At the bottom of the Wireless Configuration page, you can find the “Wi-Fi Protected Setup” section. Click the “Add Wireless Device Wizard” button on the screen. The WPS Wizard will be shown on your screen: In this Wizard, you can activate the Pin Code feature.
  • Page 32 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router The C300BRS4A will activate WPA security on your wireless network and accepts the wireless connection of your Wireless Client with the entered Pin Code. The C300BRS4A will keep the WPS authentication active for 120 seconds. During this process, the WPS LED will blink.
  • Page 33 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router HOME - WAN To access this window click on the WAN button in the left menu of the web manager. You can configure the C300BRS4A as Router, or as Switch/Accesspoint. • When you select the “Router” option, you can configure a connection for your provider which is described further in this manual.
  • Page 34 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Static IP Address When the Router is configured to use Static IP Address assignment for the WAN connection, you must manually assign a global IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address used for the WAN connection.
  • Page 35 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Leave the MTU value at the default setting (default = 1500) unless you have specific reasons to change this (see table below). When you are satisfied that all the WAN settings are configured correctly, click on the Apply button.
  • Page 36 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Dynamic IP Address A Dynamic IP Address connection configures the Router to automatically obtain its global IP address from a DHCP server on the ISP’s network. The service provider assigns a global IP address from a pool of addresses available to the service provider.
  • Page 37 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router The new settings must be saved and the Router must be restarted for the settings to go into effect. To save and reboot the Router, click on the Tools button in the top menu and select the System button in the left menu.
  • Page 38 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router PPPoE Follow the instructions below to configure the Router to use a PPPoE for the Internet connection. Make sure you have all the necessary information before you configure the WAN connection. WAN Settings window for PPPoE To set up a PPPoE connection: 1.
  • Page 39 To save and reboot the Router, click on the Tools directory tab and then click the System button. In the System Settings window, click the Save button under Save Settings to Local Hard Drive and then click the Reboot button under Reboot the CONCEPTRONIC C300BRS4A.
  • Page 40 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router The Maximum Transmission Unit size may be changed if you want to optimize efficiency for uploading data through the WAN interface. The default setting (1500 bytes) should be suitable for most users. Some user may want to adjust the setting to optimize performance for wireless traffic or when low latency is desired (such as with Internet gaming).
  • Page 41 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router PPTP The Point to Point Tunneling Protocol is used to transfer information securely between VPNs (Virtual Private Routers). Encryption methods are employed in the transfer of information between you and your ISP using a key encryption. This option is specific for European users whose ISPs support the PPTP protocol for the uplink connection.
  • Page 42 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router PPTP Parameters Description IP Address Enter the IP address for your Router based on the information provided to you by your ISP. Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask for your Router based on the information provided to you by your ISP.
  • Page 43 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router L2TP Some ISPs may require the user to uplink using the Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling (L2TP) method. L2TP is a VPN protocol that will ensure a direct connection to the server using an authentication process that guarantees the data originated from the claimed sender and was not damaged or altered in transit.
  • Page 44 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router L2TP Parameters Description IP Address The IP address that will be assigned to your router for this connection, as stated by your ISP. Subnet Mask The IP address of the corresponding Subnet Mask, as stated to you by your ISP.
  • Page 45 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router HOME - LAN You can configure the LAN IP address to suit your preference. Many users will find it convenient to use the default settings together with DHCP service to manage the IP settings for their private network.
  • Page 46 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router HOME - DHCP The DHCP server is enabled by default for the Router’s Ethernet LAN interface. DHCP service will supply IP settings to workstations configured to automatically obtain IP settings that are connected to the Router though the Ethernet port. When the Router is used for DHCP it becomes the default gateway for DHCP client connected to it.
  • Page 47 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Use the Router for DHCP To use the built-in DHCP server, click to select the DHCP Server option if it is not already selected. The IP Address Pool settings can be adjusted. The Starting IP Address is the lowest available IP address.

  • Page 48: Menu - Advanced

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Menu - Advanced The Advanced folder contains main windows for Virtual Server, Special Applications, Firewall Rules, DMZ, IP Filters, MAC Filters, URL Blocking, Domain Blocking, Wireless Performance, and Dynamic DNS. ADVANCED – VIRTUAL SERVER Use this window to set up forwarding rules applied to inbound (WAN-to-LAN) traffic.
  • Page 49 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Virtual Server window Set the Virtual Server rule to “Enabled”. Enter a name for your Virtual Server Rule in the “Name” field. Enter the IP Address of your computer/server which needs the Virtual Server rule.

  • Page 50: Advanced Applications

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router ADVANCED - APPLICATIONS Use this window to run special applications that require multiple connections. To use the Special Applications feature, enter the requested information for your application and click the Apply button. Special Application window To configure a new application triggered port forwarding rule, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 51: Advanced - Firewall

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router ADVANCED - FIREWALL This window allows the user to allow or deny traffic from passing through the Wireless Broadband Router. Once you have completed your Firewall settings, click Apply to save your changes. Firewall Rules window Configure the filter rules as desired and click the Apply button to create the rule.

  • Page 52: Advanced - Dmz

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router ADVANCED - DMZ Since some applications are not compatible with NAT, the Router supports use of a DMZ IP address for a single host on the LAN. This IP address is not protected by NAT and will therefore be visible to agents on the Internet with the right type of software.

  • Page 53: Advanced - Ip Filters

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router ADVANCED – IP FILTERS This window allows the user to allow or deny LAN IP addresses access to the Internet. Rules are based on IP address and TCP/UDP port. Configure the filter rules as desired and click the Apply button to create the rule.

  • Page 54: Advanced - Mac Filters

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router ADVANCED – MAC FILTERS MAC filters are used to block or allow various types of packets through the WAN interface. This may be done for security or to improve network efficiency. The rules are configured for individual devices based on MAC address.

  • Page 55: Advanced - Url Blocking

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router ADVANCED – URL BLOCKING URL blocks are used to block or allow access to specific websites. Enter the URLs in the URL Keyword field and click the Apply button to add the Website to be blocked.

  • Page 56: Advanced - Domain Blocking

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router ADVANCED – DOMAIN BLOCKING Domain blocks are used to block or allow access to specific domains. Enter a domain in either the Blocked Domains field or the Permitted Domains and click the Apply button to either add or subtract the domain to be blocked.

  • Page 57: Advanced - Performance

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router ADVANCED - PERFORMANCE This window allows the user to change wireless performance features pertaining to the Access Point portion of the Wireless Broadband Router. Click Apply to save your changes. Wireless Performance window Beacon Interval Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a network.

  • Page 58: Advanced - Ddns

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router ADVANCED - DDNS The Router supports DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service). The Dynamic DNS service allows a dynamic public IP address to be associated with a static host name in any of the many domains, allowing access to a specified host from various locations on the Internet.

  • Page 59: Tools - Admin

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Menu „Tools” TOOLS - ADMIN If you click on Tools menu and then Admin, the following page will open. Administrator Settings window Enter your new password in the New Password field and then type it again in the Confirm New Password field.
  • Page 60 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router TOOLS - TIME The Router provides a number of options to maintain current date and time including SNTP. Time window To configure system time on the Router, select the method used to maintain time. The options available include SNTP, using your computer’s system clock (default) or set the time and date...

  • Page 61: Tools - Schedule

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router TOOLS - SCHEDULE Schedule window The Schedule configuration option is used to manage scheduled rules for various firewall and parental control features. Enter the information needed for your schedule setting and press Apply to add it to the Schedule...

  • Page 62: Tools - System

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router TOOLS - SYSTEM Once you have configured the Router to your satisfaction, it is a good idea to back up the configuration file to your computer. To save the current configuration settings to your computer, click the System button in the Tools directory to display the System Settings window.

  • Page 63: Tools - Firmware

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router TOOLS - FIRMWARE Use this window to load the latest firmware for the device. Note that the device configuration settings may return to the factory default settings, so make sure you save the configuration settings with the System Settings window described above.
  • Page 64 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router TOOLS - MISC To perform a standard Ping test for network connectivity as well as a number of miscellaneous network tasks, click the Misc. button in the Tools menu to view the Miscellaneous Configuration window.
  • Page 65 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router UPnP Settings UPnP supports zero-configuration networking and automatic discovery for many types of networked devices. When enabled, it allows other devices that support UPnP to dynamically join a network, obtain an IP address, convey its capabilities, and learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices.

  • Page 66: Tools - Wake On Lan

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router TOOLS – WAKE ON LAN To wake LAN Clients in your network, you can use the Wake On LAN page in the router configuration. This page shows all active DHCP leases and the created Static DHCP entries.
  • Page 67 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Menu “Status” Use this window to quickly view basic current information about the LAN, WAN, and wireless interfaces and device information including Firmware Version and MAC address. STATUS - LOG The system log displays chronological event log data. Use the navigation buttons to view or scroll log pages.

  • Page 68: Status - Wireless Clients

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router STATUS – WIRELESS CLIENTS This window displays all the wireless clients currently connected to the AP portion of the Wireless Broadband Router. Connected Wireless Client List window STATUS - STATISTICS Use this window to monitor traffic on the WAN, LAN, and Wireless connections.

  • Page 69: Technical Specifications

    Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u Device Management Web-Based – Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java- enabled browsers.
  • Page 70 Conceptronic C300BRS4A 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router Radio and Modulation Type For 802.11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, OFDM For 802.11g: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, OFDM For 802.11b: DQPSK, DBPSK, DSSS, and CCK LEDs Power Status WLAN Temperature Operating: 32ºF to 113ºF (0ºC to 45ºC) Storing: -4ºF to 149ºF (-20ºC to...

  • Page 71: Licence Agreement

    Availability of source code Conceptronic. has exposed the full source code of the GPL licensed software, including any scripts to control compilation and installation of the object code. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective source code. For more information on how you can obtain our...

  • Page 72: Gnu General Public License Terms And Conditions For Copying, Distribution And Modification

    LICENCE AGREEMENT GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it.
  • Page 73 LICENCE AGREEMENT either the Program or any derivative work under copyright law: that is to say, a work containing the Program or a portion of it, either verbatim or with modifications and/or translated into another language. (Hereinafter, translation is included without limitation in the term "modification".) Each licensee is addressed as "you".
  • Page 74 LICENCE AGREEMENT 3. 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...
  • Page 75 LICENCE AGREEMENT the conditions of this License. If you cannot distribute so as to satisfy simultaneously your obligations under this License and any other pertinent obligations, then as a consequence you may not distribute the Program at all. For example, if a patent license would not permit royalty-free redistribution of the Program by all those who receive copies directly or indirectly through you, then the only way you could satisfy both it and this License would be to refrain entirely from distribution of the Program.
  • Page 76 LICENCE AGREEMENT 12. IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND/OR REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH...

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