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- Page 1 EM4544 R1 Wireless Router, Access Point and Signal Booster...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ENGLISH EM4544 R1 - Wireless Router, Access Point Signal Booster Table of contents 1.0 Introduction ......................3 1.1 Packing contents ....................3 2.0 Configure your wireless router ................3 2.1 Connecting the router ..................4 2.2 Configuring the router for connection with the Internet ........4 2.3 Determining the connection method .............. -
Page 3: Introduction
Congratulations with the purchase of this high-quality Eminent product! This product has undergone extensive testing by Eminent’s technical experts. Should you experience any problems with this product, you are covered by a five-year Eminent warranty. Please keep this manual and the receipt in a safe place. -
Page 4: Connecting The Router
ENGLISH 2.1 Connecting the router Turn off your computer. Connect the router to a wall outlet using the supplied power adapter. Connect the supplied UTP network cable to the ‘WAN’ port of the router. Connect the other end of the UTP network cable to the ‘LAN’ port of your cable modem. -
Page 5: Determining The Connection Method
ENGLISH 2.3 Determining the connection method To quickly configure the router for a connection to the Internet through your provider you will first need to determine which connection method your provider is using (‘DHCP’, ‘Static IP’, or ‘PPPoE’ ). Consult the information you received from your provider or look at table 1. -
Page 6: Configuring The Router For A Static Internet Connection
ENGLISH 2.3.2 Configuring the router for a Static Internet connection If your provider requires you to make a connection by using a Static IP-address, then use the following steps. (e.g. Speedtouch Home). Click ‘Internet Wizard’. Select ‘Manual Internet Configuration’. Click ‘Next’. Select ‘Static IP’. -
Page 7: Securing A Wireless Network
ENGLISH 2.4 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. To apply a method to your network it is required that all wireless network devices support this method. -
Page 8: Wep Security
The EM4544 can be secured using WPS. WPS is a handy feature, which allows you to secure your wireless network by pressing the WPS button on both your Eminent router and your wireless WPS adapter. The Eminent router and your wireless WPS device will then automatically ‘agree’... -
Page 9: Using The Wps Button (Router And Wireless Wps Adapter)
Note: The following steps are created using Windows 7. Make sure your computer has been started and your Wireless WPS adapter is installed on your computer. Also make sure your Wireless Eminent router has an internet connection. If correct, an icon of the wireless connection ( ) will be added to your taskbar. - Page 10 You will now be able to access the internet. Hint: The WPS button also acts as a reset button. If you press the WPS button too long, (for example: 8~10 seconds), the Eminent router will be set back to factory defaults.
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Page 11: Manual Configuration As An Access Point
11 | ENGLISH 4.0 Manual configuration as an Access Point Install the router 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. -
Page 12: Configuring The Router As An Access Point
12 | ENGLISH 4.2 Configuring the router as an Access Point Before you can configure the router for an Internet connection you first need to connect to the router by following the procedure below. Turn on your computer. Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Firefox). Type ‘http://192.168.8.1’... -
Page 13: Configuring The Router As A Signal Booster (Wds)
13 | ENGLISH 5.0 Configuring the router as a signal booster (WDS) Do you already have a wireless network and do you like to increase the range of the wireless signal? Then connect the router as a signal booster. In order to realize this, several settings of your signal booster (2) and of your wireless router / access point (1) must be modified. -
Page 14: Securing Your Signal Booster (2) (Wpa2 Aes)
14 | ENGLISH 5.2 Securing your signal booster (2) (WPA2 AES) If you use the router as a signal booster with another device, WPA2 AES security is supported. If you use another type of wireless router, WEP security is recommended. To avoid having uninvited guests probing your wireless network we strongly recommend securing your wireless network. -
Page 15: Configuring The Signal Booster (2)
15 | ENGLISH 5.3 Configuring the signal booster (2) Turn on your computer. Open your internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Firefox). Type ‘http://192.168.8.1’ in the address bar. Press the ‘Enter key’ or click ‘Go to’. Click ‘Setup Tool’. You will now be asked for a ‘Username’ and a ‘Password’. Fill out ‘admin’ in the ‘Username’... -
Page 16: Configuring Your Wireless Router (1)
16 | ENGLISH 5.4 Configuring your wireless router (1) When configuring the router and its security, we assume you will be using the device as a wireless router. Make sure your wireless router is connected to your computer using a UTP network cable. Open your web browser (e.g. -
Page 17: Connecting Your Wireless Router With The Signal Booster (2)
17 | ENGLISH 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: - The signal booster (2) has the following IP-address: ‘192.168.8.200’. - The wireless router has the following IP-address: ‘192.168.8.1’. - Both devices are using the WPA2 AES protocol and are both using the same security key. -
Page 18: Configuring The Router As A Signal Booster (Wireless Multi Bridge)
EM4544 as a signal booster by using the Wireless Multi Bridge option. Using this option, the Eminent router will connect to your wireless modem or router using the same technique as your computer does. Once the Eminent router has established a connection with your wireless modem or router, the Eminent router has an internet connection. -
Page 19: Configuring The Local Wireless Network On The Signal Booster
19 | ENGLISH 6.2.Configuring the local wireless network on the signal booster Before setting the Eminent router for Wireless Multi Bridge usage, you need to have the following at hand: • The network name of the first wireless router (SSID) •... -
Page 20: Configuring The Wireless Multi Bridge Settings
IP-Address ‘192.168.1.1’, you need to make sure the Eminent router is set to this IP-range. You can set the Eminent router to ‘192.168.1.200’. From that moment on, the Eminent router is accessible using this new IP-Address. -
Page 21: Configuring The Wireless Network On Your Computer
21 | ENGLISH 7.0 Configuring the wireless network on your computer Now that the router has been secured you will need to configure the computer itself so it can recognize your secured wireless network and will be able to make a connection. Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are at this moment the most commonly used operating systems. -
Page 22: Configuring A Wireless Network Using Windows Vista/7/8
22 | ENGLISH 7.2 Configuring a wireless network using Windows Vista/7/8 To realize a wireless connection using Windows Vista you will need to follow the steps below: Click ‘Start’. Click ‘Control Panel’. Click ‘Network and Internet’. Click ‘Network and Sharing Centre’. Click ‘Manage wireless networks’... -
Page 23: Port Forwarding
23 | ENGLISH 8.1 Port Forwarding Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Firefox). Type ‘http://192.168.8.1’ in the address bar. Press the enter key or click ‘Go to’. Click ‘Setup Tool’. You will now be asked for a ‘Username’ and a ‘Password’. Fill out ‘admin’ in the ‘Username’... -
Page 24: Frequently Asked Questions And Other Related Information
The latest Frequently asked questions for your product can be found on the support page of your product. Eminent will update these pages frequently to assure you have the most recent information. Visit www.eminent-online.com for more information about your product. -
Page 25: Warranty Conditions
Eminent products. Eminent products with an internal hard disk have a limited warranty period of two years on the hard disk. Eminent could not be held responsible for any data lost. Please make sure that if the product stores data on a hard drive or other memory source, you will make a copy before you return the product for repair.
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