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802.11g Wireless Broadband
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  • Page 1 CONCEPTRONIC C54BRS4A 802.11g Wireless Broadband Router User Manual...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual About This Manual This manual provides descriptions of the Conceptronic C54BRS4A 802.11g 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 3 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 4: Packing List

    Packing List Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. Make sure that you have the items listed here. • 1x Conceptronic C54BRS4A - 802.11g Wireless Broadband Router • 1x Antenna for C54BRS4A • 1x CD-ROM containing this User’s Guide •...

  • Page 5: Wireless Lan

    For home users who will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security for the Conceptronic C54BRS4A, 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 6: Radio Transmission

    It will allow access to the wireless network to devices using the correct SSID after a negotiation process takes place. The Conceptronic C54BRS4A broadcasts its SSID so that any wireless station in range can learn the SSID and ask permission to associate with it.

  • Page 7: 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...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel Cable Connections

    Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 antenna to the antenna post.

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    Wireless LAN access point. Make sure the Wireless Broadband Router is near a suitable power source. Connect the bundled power supply to the power connection on the back of the C54BRS4A and to a free wall power outlet. The Power LED of the C54BRS4A will turn on.

  • Page 10: Wan Connection

    LAN / Wireless LAN Connection For LAN Cable Users: Connect the LAN Cable to 1 of the 4 LAN ports on the back panel of the C54BRS4A and to the Network Card in your computer. The LAN LED of the used LAN port will turn on, indicating that the computer is connected. (Your LAN Connection must be enabled and your computer turned ON).
  • Page 11 Right click the Wireless Network Icon in your System tray and select “View Available Wireless Networks”. Select the Network “C54BRS4A” from the list of available wireless networks and click “Connect”. You will receive a warning about connecting to an unsecured wireless network.

  • Page 12: Computer Configuration

    Computer Configuration Configure your IP address The C54BRS4A 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 13 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 14 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual Checking your connection with the C54BRS4A 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 15 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 16: Configuring Router Settings

    The following sections describe how to configure the router through the Web based configuration. The configuration of your C54BRS4A is web based. You will need a web browser for the configuration of the device.
  • Page 17 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual The “Home” menu of the configuration contains the following configuration options: Wizard, Wireless, WAN, LAN and DHCP. Device Settings Overview...

  • Page 18: Home - Wizard

    Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual HOME - WIZARD You can setup the C54BRS4A through the build-in Wizard. This Wizard will help you configuring the basic settings of the C54BRS4A step by step. To use the Setup Wizard, click the Run Wizard button.
  • Page 19 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual You are recommended to set an admin password here. Enter the new password and re-enter it for confirmation. When completed, click “Next”. For system management purpose, a correct time setting is critical to have accurate time stamps on the system logs.
  • Page 20 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual Connection - Static IP When your provider requires a Static IP connection, select the “Static IP” option. Enter the requested information: • IP Address • Subnet Mask • ISP Gateway Address • Primary DNS • Secondary DNS (Optional) When completed, click “Next”.
  • Page 21 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual Connection - PPPoE When your provider requires a PPPoE connection, select the “PPPoE” option. Enter the requested information: • User Name • Password • Retype Password When completed, click “Next”. Connection - PPTP When your provider requires a PPTP connection, select the “PPTP”...
  • Page 22 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual Connection – L2TP When your provider requires a L2TP connection, select the “L2TP” option. Enter the requested information: • Server IP • L2TP Account • L2TP Password • Retype Password When completed, click “Next”. When the WAN configuration is complete, the Wizard will continue with the Wireless...
  • Page 23 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual Note: Remember or write down the entered wireless security information. You will need it when you want to configure a Wireless Client to connect to the C54BRS4A! Select a security level for your Wireless Network. When a security level is chosen, the Wizard will show fields for the required information.
  • Page 24 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual Security – WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK If you want to secure your network with WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, select “WPA-PSK”, “WPA2-PSK” or “WPA- PSK/WPA2-PSK” from the drop-down list. Enter Passphrase your encryption confirm Passphrase in the second field.

  • Page 25: Home - Wireless

    Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 26: Wep Encryption

    Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 27: Wpa Encryption

    Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 28 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 29 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual HOME - WAN To access this window click on the WAN button in the left menu of the web manager. 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 30 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual To configure a Static IP type connection for the WAN, follow these steps: Click the Static IP radio button at the top of the window. Enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, ISP Gateway Address, Primary DNS Address, and (if available) Secondary DNS Address as instructed by your ISP.
  • Page 31 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual Primary DNS Address This is the IP address of the first choice for Domain Name Service (DNS) used to match the named URL web address used by most browsers with the actual global IP address used for a web server.
  • Page 32 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 33 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 34 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual Secondary DNS Address The Secondary DNS Address is optional. See your Internet Service Provider for further information. 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.
  • Page 35 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 C54BRS4A.
  • Page 36 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual IP Address If you have selected the Static PPPoE option, type in the global IP address used for your WAN interface. Your ISP should provide this IP address to you. MAC Address To use the Clone MAC Address feature, enter a MAC address in this field and then click the Clone MAC Address button.
  • Page 37 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 38 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 39 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 40 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 41 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 42 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 43 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 44: Menu - Advanced

    Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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. The Virtual Server function allows remote users to access services on your LAN such as FTP for file transfers or SMTP and POP3 for e-mail.
  • Page 45 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual Note: In the picture below you will see an example of a Virtual Server configuration. Virtual Server window Set the Virtual Server rule to “Enabled”. Enter a name for your Virtual Server Rule in the “Name” field.

  • Page 46: Advanced Applications

    Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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...

  • Page 47: Advanced - Firewall

    Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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...

  • Page 48: Advanced - Dmz

    Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 49: Advanced - Ip Filters

    Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 50 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 51 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 52 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 53: Advanced - Performance

    Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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. Specify the beacon value for the selected device(s) here.

  • Page 54: Advanced - Ddns

    Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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. This is enabled to allow remote access to a host by clicking a hyperlinked URL in the form hostname.dyndns.org, Many ISPs...

  • Page 55: Tools - Admin

    Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 56 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 57: Tools - Schedule

    Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 58: Tools - System

    Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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. Click the Save button to Save Settings to Local Hard Drive.

  • Page 59: Tools - Firmware

    Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 60 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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. Ping Test window Ping Test The Ping test functions on the WAN and LAN interfaces.
  • Page 61 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 62 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 63: Status - Statistics

    Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual 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 64: Technical Specifications

    Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g 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. Data Rate For 802.11g: 108, 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps For 802.11b:...
  • Page 65 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual Operating Voltage 5VDC +/- 10% Radio and Modulation Type For 802.11g: OFDM: BPSK @ 6 and 9Mbps QPSK @ 12 and 18Mbps 16QAM @ 24 and 36Mbps 64QAM @ 48 and 54Mbps DSSS: DBPSK @ 1Mbps DQPSK @ 2Mbps CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps...
  • Page 66 Conceptronic C54BRS4A User Manual LEDs Power Status WLAN Temperature Operating: 32ºF to 113ºF (0ºC to 45ºC) Storing: -4ºF to 149ºF (-20ºC to Humidity Operating: 10%~95% (non-condensing) Storing: 5%~95% (non-condensing) Certifications FCC Class B CE Class B C-Tick Dimensions L = 149mm...
  • Page 67 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 open source code, please visit our web site.
  • Page 68 LICENCE AGREEMENT For example, if you distribute copies of such a program, whether gratis or for a fee, you must give the recipients all the rights that you have. You must make sure that they, too, receive or can get the source code. And you must show them these terms so they know their rights.
  • Page 69 LICENCE AGREEMENT These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable sections of that work are not derived from the Program, and can be reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves, then this License, and its terms, do not apply to those sections when you distribute them as separate works. But when you distribute the same sections as part of a whole which is a work based on the Program, the distribution of the whole must be on the terms of this License, whose permissions for other licensees extend to the entire whole, and thus to each and every part regardless of who wrote it.
  • Page 70 LICENCE AGREEMENT 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. If any portion of this section is held invalid or unenforceable under any particular circumstance, the balance of the section is intended to apply and the section as a whole is intended to apply in other circumstances.
  • Page 71 CE DECLARATION The manufacturer Conceptronic Address Databankweg 7 3821 AL Amersfoort, the Netherlands Hereby declares that the product Type Wireless 54Mbps broadband router Product C54BRS4A Complies with following directives: 1999/5/EEC R&TTE directive: Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment...

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