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CONCEPTRONIC C300BRS4
802.11n Wireless Broadband
Router
User Manual
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Conceptronic C300BRS4 User Manual About This Manual This manual provides descriptions of the Conceptronic C300BRS4 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. Before You Start Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new Wireless Broadband Router. Have all the necessary information and equipment on
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Conceptronic C300BRS4 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. This connection is a Wireless Ethernet (WLAN or WiFi) connection and
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Conceptronic C300BRS4 User Manual Packing List Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. Make sure that you have the items listed here. • 1x Conceptronic C300BRS4 - 802.11n Wireless Broadband Router • 3x Antenna for C300BRS4 • 1x CD-ROM containing this User’s Guide • 1x Straight-through Ethernet cable • 1x Power Adapter, 5V, 3A DC • 1x Quick Installation Guide • 1x Warranty Card 4
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Conceptronic C300BRS4 User Manual Wireless LAN A Wireless LAN is a cellular computer network that transmits data using radio signals instead of cables. Wireless LAN technology is commonly used for home, small office and large corporate networks. Wireless LAN devices have a high degree of mobility and flexibility that allow network to be quickly set up or dismantled and allow them to roam freely throughout the network. The IEEE 802.11n Wireless LAN standard i
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Conceptronic C300BRS4 User Manual Radio Transmission Wireless LAN devices use electromagnetic waves within a broad, unlicensed range of the radio spectrum to transmit and receive radio signals. When a wireless access point is present, it becomes a base station for the Wireless LAN nodes in its broadcast range. Wireless LAN nodes transmit digital data using FM (frequency modulation) radio signals. Wireless LAN devices generate a carrier wave and modulate this
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Conceptronic C300BRS4 User Manual Front Panel LED Display Place the Router in a location where the LED indicators on the front panel can be viewed. The LED indicators on the front panel include the Power, Status, WAN, WLAN and WPS indicators. Each Ethernet LAN port displays an indicator for monitoring link status and activity (Link/Act). 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Nr Description Status Status Explanation 1 Power LED OFF The device is turned off ON The
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Conceptronic C300BRS4 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 antennas to the antenna posts. 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 Nr Description Explanation 1 Antenna Connection Reverse-SMA Connector for Wireless Antenna 2 LAN Ports Connect your Computer(s) to the router 3 Antenna Connection Revers
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Conceptronic C300BRS4 User Manual 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. 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 C300BRS4 and to a free wall power
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Conceptronic C300BRS4 User Manual 5. 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. WAN Connection Use a LAN Cable to connect the C300BRS4 to your Broadband Gateway (Cable Modem, DSL Modem, Fiber Gateway, etc.) The WAN LED on the front side of the C300BR
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Conceptronic C300BRS4 User Manual A. Right click the Wireless Network Icon in your System tray and select “View Available Wireless A Networks”. B. Select the Network “C300BRS4” from the list of available wireless networks and click “Connect”. B B C. You will receive a warning about connecting to an unsecured wireless network. Click “Connect anyway” to proceed with C the connection. D. When the connection is built, you wil
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Conceptronic C300BRS4 User Manual Computer Configuration Configure your IP address The C300BRS4 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”. To configure your computer for Automatic IP follow the instructions below: A. Click “Start” “Run”. B B. Enter the command “NCPA.CPL” and press “OK”.
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Conceptronic C300BRS4 User Manual The Properties window of your Local Area Connection will appear. D. Select the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click “Properties”. D D The Properties window of the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) will appear. E. Set the properties to “Obtain an IP address automatically” and press “OK” to save the settings. F. Press “OK” in the properties window of the Local Area E Connection to sav
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Conceptronic C300BRS4 User Manual Checking your connection with the C300BRS4 With the Command prompt of Windows you can verify if you have received a correct IP address on your Local Area Connection: A. Click “Start” “Run”. B. Enter the command “CMD” and press “OK”. The Command Prompt will appear. C. Enter the command “IPCONFIG” and press ENTER. C You should see the following information IP Address : 192.168.0.xxx (Where xxx can vary be
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Conceptronic C300BRS4 User Manual 3 3 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 Status LED is active again, repeat step C to renew your IP address. 15
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Conceptronic C300BRS4 User Manual 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. The configuration of your C300BRS4 is web based. You will need a web browser for the configuration of the device.
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Conceptronic C300BRS4 User Manual The “Home” menu of the configuration contains the following configuration options: Wizard, Wireless, WAN, LAN and DHCP. Device Settings Overview 17
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Conceptronic C300BRS4 User Manual HOME - WIZARD You can setup the C300BRS4 through the build-in Wizard. This Wizard will help you configuring the basic settings of the C300BRS4 step by step. To use the Setup Wizard, click the Run Wizard button. Setup Wizard window Note: Before you begin with the Wizard Configuration, make sure you have all information for your internet settings available. (For example: Account information, connection type, etc.) A
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Conceptronic C300BRS4 User Manual C. 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”. D. Select the Internet Connection method which corresponds with your provider settings. If you don’t know which option you need for your internet connection, please check the documentation of your provider or contact your
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Conceptronic C300BRS4 User Manual Connection – Dynamic IP F. 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. Some providers only allow 1 specific MAC address to connect to the internet. If your PC Network Card works with the specific required MAC address, press the “
