EM4544 Wireless Router, Access Point and Signal Booster
| ENGLISH EM4544 - Wireless Router, Access Point and 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 ..................................
| ENGLISH 1.0 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. Register your product now on www.eminent-online.com and receive product updates! 1.
| ENGLISH 2.1 Connecting the router 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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. Connect a UTP network cable to one of the four ‘LAN’ ports of your router. Connect the other end of the UTP network cable to the network adapter in your computer.
| 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.
| 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). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Click ‘Internet Wizard’. Select ‘Manual Internet Configuration’. Click ‘Next’. Select ‘Static IP’. Click ‘Next’. Fill in the data as provided by your Internet Service Provider. Click ‘Next’. Click Save and Close’.
| 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. The strongest method of security is WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access). The strongest method of security is WPA2 AES. It is recommended to use this type of security.
| ENGLISH 2.4.2 WEP security If you would like to use WEP security, please follow the security steps in chapter 2.4.1, and select ‘WEP’ at step 17 . Select ‘Use a 128 bit key’ and click ‘Next’. Fill out a password in the field ‘Network Key’. For this WEP key you are only allowed to use numbers from 0 till 9 and the letters a till f. Do not use any punctuation marks and make sure the password is exactly 26 characters long. 2.
| ENGLISH 3.1 Using the WPS button (Router and Wireless WPS adapter) Note: The following steps are created using Windows 7. 1. 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. 2. If correct, an icon of the wireless connection ( ) will be added to your taskbar. Click the icon after which a list of available wireless networks will be listed as shown in the following image: 3. 4.
| ENGLISH 6. 7. 8. Press the WPS button on the Eminent router for approximately 1-2 seconds (not longer!). Press the WPS button on your wireless WPS adapter. Refer to the manual of your wireless WPS adapter for the exact amount of time you need to press the WPS connection. The connection between the Eminent router and your wireless WPS adapter will be established automatically. The following icon will be visible in the taskbar: . This icon tells you an internet connection has been established.
| 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. You can assume that the settings are correct, unless you have changed any of the settings in the past. Install the router as an access point if you have a router or DSL modem router.
| 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Turn on your computer. 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’.
| 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. In the example below we use 2 pieces EM4544. Note: WDS is not a standard protocol and may not work between different brands and models.
| 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Turn on your computer. Open your internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Firefox).
| ENGLISH 5.3 Configuring the signal booster (2) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 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’ field and ‘admin’ in the ‘Password’ field and press the enter key. Click ‘Advanced Setup’ in the left menu.
| 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Opera or Firefox). Type ‘http://192.168.8.1’ in the address bar. Press the ‘Enter’ key or click ‘Go to’. Click ‘Wireless Wizard’.
| 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. - Both devices are using the same channel. - The SSID does not need to be the same (e.g. ‘Upstairs’ and ‘Downstairs’).
| ENGLISH 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Click ‘AP Scan’ in the right screen. A screen appears. A summary of found wireless networks will be displayed. Click with the left mouse button on the name (SSID) of your wireless router. Click ‘Add’ in the right screen. Click ‘Save’ at the top of the right screen. Click ‘OK’ to save the settings. Now remove the network cable between both the wireless router and signal booster. 14. You have now completed the settings.
| 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) • The security key of the first wireless router • The channel of the first wireless router Preferably, setting up the Wireless Multi Bridge connection is done using a wired connection between the wireless Eminent router and the computer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
| ENGLISH 6.3 Configuring the Wireless Multi Bridge settings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Click 'Wireless'. Click 'Wireless Multi Bridge'. Set 'Operation' to 'Use Wireless Multi Bridge'. Click the 'AP Scan' button. Select the network name (SSID) you want to connect to (First wireless router). If the network is secured, you need to fill out the security key. Click 'Apply. Then click 'Save' at the top of the screen. Click 'Network'. Click 'LAN/DHCP Server'.
| 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. We will now explain how to set up a wireless connection using these operating systems.
| 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Click ‘Start’. Click ‘Control Panel’. Click ‘Network and Internet’. Click ‘Network and Sharing Centre’. Click ‘Manage wireless networks’ in the left menu. Click ‘Add’. Select ‘Add a network that is in range of this computer’ in the next screen. Select your own network. Click ‘Connect’.
| ENGLISH 8.1 Port Forwarding 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 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’ field and ‘admin’ in the ‘Password’ field and press the enter key. Click ‘Advanced Setup’ in the left menu. Click ‘Port Forwarding’ bellow ‘NAT/Routing’ in the left menu.
| ENGLISH 9.0 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. 10.0 Service and support This users manual has been carefully written by Eminent’s technical experts.
| ENGLISH 11.0 Warning and points of attention Due to laws, directives and regulations set out by the European parliament, some (wireless) devices could be subject to limitations concerning its use in certain European member states. In certain European member states the use of such devices could be prohibited. Contact your (local) government for more information about this limitations. Always follow up the instructions in the manual*, especially where it concerns devices which need to be assembled.
| ENGLISH 12.0 Warranty conditions The five-year Eminent warranty applies to all Eminent products, unless mentioned otherwise before or during the moment of purchase. After buying a second-hand Eminent product the remaining period of warranty is measured from the moment of purchase by the product’s initial owner. Eminent warranty applies to all Eminent products and parts, indissolubly connected or mounted to the product it concerns.
| ENGLISH 13.0 Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directives: Manufacturer’s Name: Eminent Type of Equipment: Wireless Router, Access Point and Signal Booster Equipment Class: Commercial, Light Industrial, Consumer PRODUCTNUMBER: EM4544 Conforms to the following standards: EN300328-1 V1.7.1 (2006-10) EN301489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04) EN301489-17 V2.1.
