Encore Enhwi n3
Encore Enhwi n3
User Manual
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                                   TABLE OF CONTENTS
1     INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................3
2     KEY FEATURES..........................................................................................................................4
3     PACKAGE CONTENTS..............................................................................................................5
4     PRODUCT LAYOUT ...................................................................................................................6
5     NETWORK + SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................8
6     ENHWI-N3 PLACEMENT..........................................................................................................8
7     SETUP LAN, WAN .......................................................................................................................9
8     PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP (WINDOWS XP) ............................................................10
9     BRING UP ENHWI-N3..............................................................................................................12
10    SMART WIZARD ......................................................................................................................12
11    INITIAL SETUP ENHWI-N3....................................................................................................26
12    AP ROUTER MODE..................................................................................................................27
13     REPEATER MODE ..................................................................................................................84
APPENDIX A – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT..................................................................96
APPENDIX B – IC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT .....................................................................97
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I - Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of ENHWI-N3 802.11n Wireless Router.
ENHWI-N3 is backward compatible with wireless devices running under the
802.11g and 802.11b technologies. ENHWI-N3 is not only a Wireless Access
Point, but also a wireless Repeater that extends your wireless coverage when
used as a Repeater Mode in a established Local Area Networking or LAN, as
well as 4-port 10/100 Mbps full-duplex Switch that connects your wired Ethernet
LAN devices together at incredible speed.
  At 150 Mbps wireless transmission rate, the Access Point built into the router
uses advanced MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) technology to transmit multiple
streams of data into a single wireless channel providing a seamless access to
multimedia contents. Its robust RF signal travels farther, eliminates dead spots
and extends network range. For data protection, wireless security and privacy,
the ENHWI-N3 encodes all wireless transmissions with WEP, WPA, and WPA2
data encryptions.
  With built-in DHCP Server & a powerful SPI firewall, the ENHWI-N3 protects
your computers against intruders and known Internet attacks, and still provides
safe and secured VPN pass-through. With data rate at incredible speed and QoS
function, the ENHWI-N3 is ideal for media-centric applications such as streaming
video, internet gaming, and VoIP telephony to run multiple media-intense data
streams through the network at the same time, with no degradation in
performance.
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II - Key Features
                     Features                                           Advantages
  Incredible Data Rate up to 150 Mbps**                    Easily handled heavy data loads
                                                           such as MPEG audio / video
                                                           streaming,
 Four 10/100 Mbps Fast Switch RJ-45                        Scalability. Extend your network
 Ports (with Auto-Crossover)                               computers.
** Theoretical wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard of 802.11a, b, g, n chipset used. Actual
throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual throughput rate.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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III - Package Contents
Check and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not
discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped back in
its original packaging.
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IV - Product Layout
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              Rear View
   Item                             Description
                 Press and release this button to reboot the
   Reset         device.
                 Press and hold this button for 10 seconds
                 to load the factory default settings of the
                 system.
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V - Network + System Requirements
To begin using the ENHWI-N3, make sure you meet the following as minimum
requirements:
    h    PC / Notebook Computer
    h    Operating System – Microsoft™           Windows® 98SE/ME/XP/2000/
         Windows Vista™
    h    1 Free Ethernet port
    h    Wi-Fi adapter card – optional.
    h    External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45).
    h    A Web Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera etc.)
    h    Few Ethernet compatible CAT5 or better cables.
You can place ENHWI-N3 on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it on
a wall. For optimal performance, place your ENHWI-N3 Wireless Router in the
center of your office (or your home) in a location that is away from any potential
source of interference, such as a metal wall or microwave oven. This location
must be close to a power connection and your ADSL/Cable modem. If the
antennas are not positioned correctly, performance loss can occur.
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VII - Setup LAN, WAN
 LAN connection:
WAN connection:
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VIII - PC Network Adapter Setup (Windows XP)
 •   Assuming your PC or Laptop is equipped with a Network Interface Card. Click
     on START Æ select “Control panel” Æ From the Control Panel Window
     select “Network Connections”
 •   Right-click (Use the right button of your mouse) the “Local Area
     Connection” icon then select and click “Properties”
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   •   Click to Highlight the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” then click “Properties”
       button
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IX - Power up the ENHWI-N3
    Connect the supplied power-adapter to the power port and connect it to a wall
    power outlet. The ENHWI-N3 automatically enters and run the self-test phase.
    The Power LED will light a steady red light indicating that the ENHWI-N3 is
    ready for operation.
X - Smart Wizard
Before you start the ENHWI-N3 router’s Smart Wizard check for the followings:
•    Internet connection should be setup & ready to use (ADSL or cable modem).
•    Modem must provide an RJ-45 port to connect with a ENHWI-N3 Router
•    Microsoft Windows compatible PC/Notebook with UPnP enabled Network
     Interface Card adapter. (This can be found in your network cards advanced
     properties within MS Windows)
•    CAT 5 network cable(s), RJ-45 port on PC/Notebook.
Step 1: Connect ENHWI-N3 “WAN” port & your Modem’s LAN port with RJ45
cable.
Step 2: Power-up the ENHWI-N3. The red power LED in the front the panel should
light up & stay on to indicate that the router is ready
Step 3: Connect one of the four available LAN ports to the PC/Notebook RJ-45 NIC
port with a CAT 5 RJ-45 network cable.
Step 4: Insert the ENHWI-N3 CD into your CDROM drive and the “SMART
WIZARD” should run automatically after just a few seconds. If not, open the
Windows Explorer, go to the root directory of the CD. Double click on the
Wizard.exe file.
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A welcome screen will pop up a few seconds and then will disappear.
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NOTE: The product picture may be different from what you have
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Setup Wizard
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Make sure your DSL/CABLE modem is setup and working prior to this installation
procedures. If not, call your Internet Service Provider and have them check and help
Click to proceed.
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Check the MODEM and ENHWI-N3 connection. It should be as shown below.
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Check power connection for modem as well as ENHWI-N3.
Notice the LED will light up at this stage. If not, check your procedures again.
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Click   to configure WAN & Wireless settings.
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Enter the factory default username is admin and password is also admin. Click
to continue. Your default browser screen will connect to the ENHWI-N3 User
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Select the mode your ENHWI-N3 is going to use. The Setup Wizard will skip the
Click and your ENHWI-N3 will automatically detect your “Internet” Network
settings.
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The Smart Wizard will detect the DHCP and PPPoE connections automatically. In
the picture above it shows that the Smart Wizard detected a DHCP server. You can
choose the detected service type or select “Others” to setup the WAN settings
manually.
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Here, you can configure the host name and MAC address of the ENHWI-N3. The
“Clone MAC Address” button clones the MAC address of your PC and use it as the
MAC address of your ENHWI-N3 router instead of the real MAC address of the
router.
The Smart Wizard has finished setting up the WAN Configuration portion. Click
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Setting up Wireless LAN
Enter the name for your wireless network SSID (the default is ENCORE59FE74) and
security key (default is 1234567890). Move and point your mouse over to the
security level blocks from the weakest (red block) to the strongest (green block), and
click on the selected block to select the level of security you desired. The “Key” type
will depend on the wireless security you selected. If you choose WEP as the wireless
security you will be prompted whether an ASCII or Hexadecimal is your preferred key
Click to proceed
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To save configuration changes click
NOTE:
        After the Wireless settings are saved and the ENHWI-N3 is rebooted, you
        need to reconnect your WLAN client using the new security settings you just
        changed. You will need to reenter the new wireless security key for the client
        and the ENHWI-N3 reestablish wireless connections.
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XI – How to login to the ENHWI-N3 web
based Graphical User Interface
  The ENHWI-N3 use a web based user interface for setting up your router’s
  configuration, it can be access through your web browser such as Internet
  Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.
  3. Type-in the ENHWI-N3 Username and Password (the factory default is admin
     and admin)
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                           ENHW-N3 Home Page Screen
 SYSTEM
Shows the Uptime, Hardware information, Serial number as well as the Firmware
version information and other vital information
z Status Tab
This page allows you to monitor the status of your router.
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1. WAN Settings: Scroll down to see the full information. This section displays
whether the WAN port is connected to a Cable / DSL modem. It also displays
the router’s WAN IP address, Subnet Mask, ISP Gateway, MAC address and
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2. LAN Settings: Scroll down to see this section. Displays the ENHWI-N3 Router
LAN port’s current information. It also shows whether the DHCP Server is enabled or
disabled.
 2. WLAN Settings: Scroll down to see this section. This section displays the
    current WLAN configuration settings. The wireless configuration details such as
    the SSID, Security settings, ESSID, BSSID, Channel number and wireless
    clients connected info are briefly shown.
z LAN Tab
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The LAN Tab is where LAN settings can be change. If you are an entry level user,
after hooking up the cables, try to access the internet from your computer. If you can
open a website with no problem, leave the settings as it is. If changes were made,
LAN IP
IP address: 192.168.0.1 is the router’s LAN manufacturers default IP address (this
              will also be the “Default Gateway” IP address of your LAN clients). It
              can be change based on your LAN design and configurations. Typical
              designs don’t need to change this IP address.
IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 specifies the Subnet Mask address for your LAN
segment. This is based on the IP address range used.
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DHCP Server
Lease time: Lease time assigned to all IP address by the DHCP server.
Start IP: This is the first IP address in the IP pool range in which are being
          assigned and leased to DHCP clients.
Domain Name: The Domain Name for the existing or customized network.
z DHCP Tab
This is where to view the current LAN clients that have assigned or leased IP
address by the DHCP server. This screen also shows all the DHCP clients that are
currently connected to your network. The table shows the assigned or leased IP
address, MAC address and the lease expiration data for each DHCP clients. Use
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 the <Refresh> button to update the available information. Click the <Refresh>
 button to get the updated table.
 You can click to put a check mark on “Enable Static DHCP IP“. It is possible to
 add more static DHCP IP addresses. They are listed in the table “Current Static
 DHCP Table“. IP address can be deleted if wanted to.
Click the <Apply> button to save the changes made to the configuration.
z Schedule Tab
This page allows users to set up a scheduled function for the Firewall and Power
Saving features of the ENHWI-N3 router.
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 Edit the scheduled function to allow configuration for firewall or power savings
 services. Fill in the schedule and select type of service you desired. Click <Apply>
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 settings.
The “Schedule” table screen lists the pre-scheduled services. Select any of the
schedules by using the check box located on the right side of each line to edit or
Delete selected schedule line.
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 On this “Event Log” screen, it displays all events and events information occurred
 after the start-up. Scroll down to see more. The Event Log can be saved to the
 local file-storage device such as hard disc drive by using the <Save> button, or
 the Event Log can be emptied using the <Clear> button. Use the <Refresh>
 button to reset the Event Log and to get the most updated information. When the
 router is powered OFF, the Event Log will be wiped out and will come up empty.
 The saved logs can be uploaded and viewed again.
z Monitor Tab
  This screen shows the histogram of the network connection on WAN, LAN &
  WLAN. Auto refresh keeps information updated frequently.
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z Language Tab
  This is where you select preferred language.
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 WIZARD
Click Wizard to configure the basic functionalities of the ENHWI-N3 Router. A popup
Setup Wizard Window will be immediately displayed. If the popup window for Setup
Wizard failed to appear check your Popup Settings and make sure popup is allowed
at least temporarily for this purpose. Before you continue, check all the needed
cables if they are properly hooked up. Check your DSL or Cable Modem if working
properly and is connected to your ISP and then click <Next>. Refer to the Smart
 INTERNET
- Status
  This page shows the current Internet connection type and status
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- Dynamic IP
 Use the MAC address when registering for the Internet service, and do not change
 it unless required by your ISP. If your ISP use the MAC address of the Ethernet
 card as an identifier, connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the
 broadband router and click the <Clone MAC Address> button. This will replace
 the current MAC address with the already registered Ethernet card MAC address.
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 Host Name: This is optional.
 MAC address: The default value is set to the WAN’s physical address or MAC of
                  the broadband router.
- Static IP
If your ISP Provider has assigned a fixed public IP address for you to use, enter the
assigned IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway IP address, Primary and
Secondary DNS (if available) of your ISP provider.
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- Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet(PPPoE)
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  Login / Password: Enter the PPPoE username and password assigned by your
      ISP Provider.
Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU): This is the maximum size of the packets.
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PPTP allows the secure connection over the Internet by simply dialing in to a local
point provided by your ISP provider. The image screen allows client PCs to establish
a normal PPTP session and provides hassle-free configuration of the PPTP client on
each client PC.
 WIRELESS
- Basic
In basic setting page, you can set wireless Radio, Mode, Band, SSID, and Channel.
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Radio: You can turn on/off wireless radio. If wireless Radio is turned off, the
       ENHWI-N3 will not take wireless connections.
Mode: Three operation modes for selections, the AP router and AP router
       with WDS. If you choose AP Router Mode, there will be two selections
       under it, the AP or WDS function in the drop-down menu.
Band: You can select the wireless standards running on your network
       environment such as the following:
                2.4 GHz(B): If all your clients are using 802.11b
                2.4 GHz(N): If all your clients are using 802.11n
                2.4 GHz(B+G): If both 802.11b or a 802.11g
                2.4 GHz(G): If all your clients are using 802.11g
                2.4 GHz(B+G+N): If your clients are mixed using 802.11b,
                       802.11g, or 802.11n
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   ESSID1 to ESSID4: ESSID is the name of your wireless network. It is
                recommended to use a unique name to identify your wireless
                device in the LAN. This is case sensitive and up to 32 printable
                characters.
   Channel: Channel 11 by default. This is visible only when the Auto Channel is
             disabled. You can enter your preferred channel number here for the
             ENHWI-N3 wireless LAN.
   Check Channel Time: This menu is visible only when the Auto Channel is
                              enabled. Selections are from One Hour to One Week.
                              This is the duration of when will the ENHWI-N3 check
                              for and use the clearest channel in the area
                              automatically.
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MAC address 1~4: Please enter the MAC address(es) of the neighboring APs
                  that participates in the WDS. A maximum of 4 devices are
                  allowed.
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- Advanced
On this tab you can set the advanced wireless settings. If you’re in doubt what to
enter or use here, leave these settings as it is. This is for advance users only. Wrong
parameters can make the router un-operational.
    RTS Threshold: Default value is 2347. When the packet size is smaller than
     the RTS threshold, the wireless router will not use the RTS/CTS mechanism to
    send this packet.
    Beacon Interval: Default value is 100. This is the interval of time that this
    wireless router broadcasts a beacon. A Beacon is used to synchronize the
    wireless network.
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  DTIM Period: Default value is 1. Enter a value between 1 and 255 for the
                Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM is a
                countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to
                broadcast and multicast messages.
  Data Rate: The “Data Rate” is the rate that this access point uses to transmit
               data packets. The access point will use the highest possible
               selected transmission rate to transmit the data packets.
  N Data Rate: The “Data Rate” is the rate that this access point uses to transmit
                data packets for N compliant wireless nodes. Highest to lowest
                data rate can be fixed.
  Preamble Type: The “Long Preamble” can provide better wireless LAN
                     compatibility while the “Short Preamble” can provide better
                     wireless LAN performance.
- Security
  ENHWI-N3 provides complete wireless LAN security types. Selections are WEP,
  IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.1x with WEP, WPA with pre-shared key or PSK and
  WPA with RADIUS. With these wireless securities, unauthorized access can be
  prevented. Make sure all other wireless stations use the same security type, and
  were setup with the same security key.
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ESSID Selection: ENHWI-N3 router supports multiple ESSID, you can name your
                   wireless ESSID here.
Broadcast ESSID: If you enabled “Broadcast ESSID”, every wireless station located
                     within the coverage of this Router can see this ESSID. If you are
                     building a public wireless network, enabling this feature is
                     recommended. Disabling “Broadcast ESSID” can provide better
                     security.
WMM: Wi-Fi Multi Media if enabled supports QoS to dedicate line and other resource
        for better audio, video and voice streaming to a particular station and
        applications.
Encryption: If set to Disable, the router will have no protection against uninvited
            wireless guests, your LAN will be prone to hackers. It is highly
            recommended to Enable this function and set your own wireless
            security.
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IEEE 802.1x is an authentication protocol using RADIUS server. When this is
Enabled, every LAN user must use an account to login to this Access Point
before accessing the wireless LAN. The authentication is processed by a
RADIUS server. This mode only authenticates users by IEEE 802.1x, but it does
not encrypt the data during communication.
WEP Encryption
When you select 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key, you have to enter WEP keys to
encrypt data. You can generate the key by yourself. You can enter up to four
WEP keys and select one of them as a default key. The AP can receive any
packet encrypted by one of the four keys.
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Authentication Type: There are two authentication types: "Open System" and
                        "Shared Key". Both AP and wireless client must be
                        configured with the same authentication type.
Key Length: You can select the WEP key length for encryption, 64-bit or 128-bit.
             The larger the key will be the higher level of security is used, but
             the throughput will be lower.
Key1 - Key4: The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless
              network. Use the following rules to setup a WEP key on the
              device.
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         64-bit WEP: input 10-digits Hex values (in the "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" range)
                      or 5-digit ASCII character as the encryption keys.
        128-bit WEP: input 26-digit Hex values (in the "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" range)
                       or 13-digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.
  Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard. You can use a
  pre-shared key to authenticate wireless stations and encrypt data during
  communication. It uses TKIP or CCMP (AES) to change the encryption key
  frequently. The encryption key is not easy to be cracked by hackers. This is the
  best security available.
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WPA-RADIUS Encryption
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard. You can use
an external RADIUS server to authenticate wireless stations and provide the
session key to encrypt data during communication.
It uses TKIP or CCMP (AES) to change the encryption key frequently. Press
<Apply> button when you are done.
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- MAC Address Filtering
Enable wireless access control: Enable the wireless access control function
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    Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.
  WPS™ is the simplest way to establish a connection between the wireless clients
  and the wireless router. You don’t have to select the encryption mode and fill in a
  long encryption passphrase every time when you try to setup a wireless
  connection. You only need to press a button on both wireless client and wireless
  router, and the WPS will do the rest for you.
    The wireless router supports two types of WPS, the WPS via Push Button and
  WPS via PIN code. If you want to use the Push Button, you have to push a
  specific button on the wireless client or in the utility of the wireless client to start
  the WPS mode, and switch the wireless router to WPS mode. You can simply
  push the WPS button of the wireless router, or click the ‘Start to Process’ button
  in the web configuration interface. If you want to use the PIN code, you have to
  know the PIN code of the wireless client and switch it to WPS mode, then fill-in
  the PIN code of the wireless client through the web configuration interface of the
  wireless router.
  WPS: Check the box to enable WPS function and uncheck it to disable the WPS
         function.
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WPS Current Status: If the wireless security (encryption) function of this
                          wireless router is properly set, you’ll see a ‘Configured’
                          message here. Otherwise, you’ll see ‘UnConfigured’.
                          Click the “Release Configuration” can clear the security
                          settings of the 1st SSID.
Self Pin Code: This is the WPS PIN code of the wireless router. You may need
                 this information when connecting to other WPS-enabled
                 wireless devices.
Authentication Mode: It shows the active authentication mode for the wireless
                       connection.
Interface: If device is set to repeater mode, you can choose “Client” interface to
           connect with other AP by using WPS, otherwise you may choose
           “AP” interface to do WPS with other clients.
WPS via Push Button: Press the button to start the WPS process. The router
                         will wait for the WPS request from the wireless devices
                         within 2 minutes.
WPS via PIN: You can fill-in the PIN code of the wireless device and press the
               button to start the WPS process. The router will wait for the WPS
               request from the wireless device within 2 minutes.
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- Client List
   WLAN Client Table shows the Wireless clients associated to this Wireless
   Router.
- Policy
The Broadband router can allow you to set up the Wireless Access Policy up to 4
SSID’s.
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 FIREWALL
The Broadband router provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection
parameters, thus limiting the risk of hacker attacks, and defending against a wide
array of common Internet attacks. However, for applications that require unrestricted
access to the Internet, you can configure a specific client/server as a Demilitarized
Zone (DMZ).
       Note:
       To enable the Firewall settings select Enable and click Apply
- Advanced
You can allow the VPN packets to pass through this Broadband router.
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- Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
  If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application (e.g. Games)
  properly behind the NAT firewall, then you can open up the firewall restrictions to
  unrestricted two-way Internet access by defining a DMZ Host. The DMZ function
  allows you to re-direct all packets going to your WAN port IP address to a
  particular IP address in your LAN. The difference between the virtual server and
  the DMZ function is that the virtual server re-directs a particular service/Internet
  application (e.g. FTP, websites) to a particular LAN client/server, whereas DMZ
  re-directs all packets (regardless of services) from your WAN IP address to a
  particular LAN client/server.
  LAN IP Address: Fill-in the IP address of a particular host in your LAN Network
                      or select a PC from the list on the right that will receive all the
                      packets originally from the WAN port/Public IP address.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.
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The Broadband router's firewall can block common hacker attacks, including Denial
of Service, Ping of Death, Port Scan and Sync Flood. If Internet attacks occur the
- MAC Filter
   If you want to restrict users from accessing certain Internet applications / services
(e.g. Internet websites, email, FTP etc.), and then this is the place to set that
configuration. MAC Filter allows users to define the traffic type permitted in your
LAN. You can control which PC client can have access to these services.
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Enable MAC Filtering: Check to enable or disable MAC Filtering.
Deny: If you select “Deny” then all clients will be allowed to access Internet
      except the clients in the list below.
Allow: If you select “Allow” then all clients will be denied to access Internet
       except the PCs in the list below.
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Add PC MAC Address
      If you want to remove some PC from the "MAC Filtering Table", select the
      PC you want to remove in the table and then click <Delete Selected>. If
      you want to remove all PCs from the table, just click the <Delete All>
      button. If you want to clear the selection and re-select again, just click
      <Reset>.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.
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- IP Filter
   Deny: If you select “Deny” then all clients will be allowed to access Internet
          except for the clients in the list below.
   Allow: If you select “Allow” then all clients will be denied to access Internet
           except for the PCs in the list below.
Add PC IP Address
  You can click <Add> PC to add an access control rule for users by an IP address
or IP address range.
Remove PC IP Address
  If you want to remove some PC IP from the <IP Filtering Table>,
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select the PC you want to remove in the table and then click <Delete Selected>. If
you want to remove all PCs from the table, just click the <Delete All> button.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.
- URL Filter
      You can block access to some Web sites from particular PCs by entering a full
Fill-in the “URL/Keyword” field with your ur l/ keyword, and then click <Add>. You
can enter the full URL address or the keyword of the web site you want to block. If
you happen to make a mistake and want to retype again, just click "Reset" and the
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Remove URL Keyword
If you want to remove some URL keywords from the "Current URL Blocking Table",
select the URL keyword you want to remove in the table and then click <Delete
Selected>. If you want remove all URL keywords from the table, click <Delete All>
button. If you want to clear the selection and re-select again, just click <Reset>.
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 ADVANCED
Network Address Translation (NAT) allows multiple users at your local LAN site
Addresses. NAT provides Firewall protection from hacker attacks and has the
flexibility to allow you to map Private IP Addresses to Public IP Addresses for key
services such as Websites and FTP. Select Disable to disable the NAT function.
- Port Mapping
  Port Mapping allows you to re-direct a particular range of service port numbers
  (from the Internet / WAN Port) to a particular LAN IP address. It helps you to host
  servers behind the router NAT firewall.
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  Enable Port Mapping: Enable or disable port mapping function.
Local IP: This is the local IP of the server behind the NAT firewall.
  Protocol: This is the protocol type to be forwarded. You can choose to forward
         “TCP” or “UDP” packets only, or select “BOTH” to forward both “TCP” and
         “UDP” packets.
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  Fill in the "Local IP", “Protocol”, “Port Range” and "Description" of the setting to
be added and then click "Add". Then this Port Mapping setting will be added into the
"Current Port Mapping Table" below. If you find any typo before adding it and want
to retype again, just click <Reset> and the fields will be cleared.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.
  Use the Port Forwarding (Virtual Server) function when you want different
servers/clients in your LAN to handle different service/Internet application type (e.g.
Email, FTP, Web server etc.) from the Internet. Computers use numbers called port
numbers to recognize a particular service/Internet application type. The Virtual
Server allows you to re-direct a particular service port number (from the
Internet/WAN Port) to a particular LAN private IP address (See Glossary for an
explanation on Port number).
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Enable Port Forwarding: Enable or disable Port Forwarding.
Local IP / Local Port: This is the LAN Client/Host IP address and Port number
    that the Public Port number packet will be sent to.
Protocol: Select the port number protocol type (TCP, UDP or both). If you are
   unsure, then leave it to the default “both” setting. Public Port enters the
   service (service/Internet application) port number from the Internet that will be
    re-directed to the above Private IP address host in your LAN Network.
Public Port: Port number will be changed to Local Port when the packet enters
     your LAN Network.
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  Fill in the "Description" , "Local IP", "Local Port", "Protocol" and “Public Port”
       of the setting to be added and then click <Add> button. Then this Virtual
       Server setting will be added into the "Current Port Forwarding Table"
       below. If you find any typo before adding it and want to retype again, just
       click <Reset> and the fields will be cleared.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.
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Enable Trigger Port: Enable or disable the Port Trigger function.
Trigger Port: This is the outgoing (Outbound) range of port numbers for this
               particular application.
Trigger Type: Select whether the outbound port protocol is “TCP”, “UDP” or
               “BOTH”.
Public Port: Enter the In-coming (Inbound) port or port range for this type of
             application (e.g. 2300-2400, 47624)
Public Type: Select the Inbound port protocol type: “TCP”, “UDP” or “BOTH”
Popular Applications: This section lists the more popular applications that
                         require multiple connections. Select an application
                         from the Popular Applications selection. Once you
                         have selected an application, select a location (1-5) in
                         the “Add” selection box and then click the <Add>
                         button. This will automatically list the Public Ports
                         required for this popular application in the location (1-5)
                         you specified.
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   Add Port Triggering
         Fill in the "Trigger Port", "Trigger Type”, “Public Port”, "Public Type",
         "Public Port" and "Description" of the setting to be added and then Click
         <Add>. The Port Triggering setting will be added into the "Current Trigger-
         Port Table" below. If you happen to make a mistake, just click <Reset>
         and the fields will be cleared.
You can select applications that need ALG support. The router will let the selected
application to correctly pass through the NAT gateway.
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- UPNP
  With UPnP, all PCs in you Intranet will discover this router automatically. So, you
  don’t have to configure your PC and it can easily access the Internet through this
  router.
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   Enable / Disable UPnP: You can enable or Disable the UPnP feature here.
                             After you enabled the UPnP feature, all client systems
                             that support UPnP, like Windows XP, can discover this
                             router automatically and access the Internet through this
                             router without having to configure anything. The NAT
                             Traversal   function   provided    by   UPnP     can       let
                             applications that support UPnP connect to the internet
                             without having to configure the virtual server sections.
address and port number. You can assign priority for each type of application
and reserve bandwidth for it. The packets of applications with higher priority will
always go first. Lower priority applications will get bandwidth after higher priority
applications get enough bandwidth. This can let you have a better experience in
using critical real time services like Internet phone, video conference …etc. All
Priority Queue
This can put the packets of specific protocols in High/Low Queue. The packets in
High Queue will process first.
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Unlimited Priority Queue: The LAN IP address will not be bounded in the QoS
                            limitation.
High/Low Priority Queue: This can put the packets in the protocol and port
                             range to High/Low QoS Queue.
Bandwidth Allocation:
This can reserve / limit the throughput of specific protocols and port range. You
can set the upper bound and Lower bound.
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Type: Specify the direction of packets. Upload / Download or both.
IP range: Specify the IP address range. You could also fill one IP address
Protocol: Specify the packet type. The default ALL will put all packets in the QoS
          priority Queue.
Port range: Specify the Port range. You could also fill one Port.
Policy: Specify the policy of QoS, Min option will reserve the selected data rate
        in QoS queue. Max option will limit the selected data rate in QoS queue.
Rate: The data rate of QoS queue.
Disabled: This turn off QoS Service.
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- Routing
You can set Enable Static Routing to let the router forward packets using your routing
policy.
Destination LAN IP: Specify the destination LAN IP address of static routing rule.
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Subnet Mask: Specify the Subnet Mask of static routing rule.
 TOOLS
- Admin
You can change the password required to log into the broadband router's system
   New Password: Enter your new password and type it again in Repeat New
                       Password for verification purposes
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   Remote management
Allows you to designate a host in the Internet. The ability to configure the
Broadband router from a remote site. Enter the designated host IP Address
Host Address: This is the IP address of the host in the Internet that will have
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.
- Time
     The Time Zone allows your router to refer or base its time on the settings
   configured here, which will affect functions such as Log entries and Firewall
   settings.
Setting Up Time:
Synchronize with the NTP server
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   Time Zone: Select the time zone of the country you are currently located. The
                router will set its time based on your selection.
NTP Time Server: The router can be set up to use external NTP Time Server.
   Daylight Savings: The router can also be set to automatically adjust to the
                       Daylight Savings changes. If you wish to use this function,
                       you must select the Daylight Savings Time period and put a
                       checkmark on the Enable box to enable your daylight
                       savings time configuration.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.
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 PC Date and Time: This field would display your computer’s date and time.
 Daylight Savings: The router can also take Daylight Savings into account. If you
                     wish to use this function, you must select the Daylight
                     Savings Time period and check/tick the enable box to enable
                     your daylight saving configuration.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.
- DDNS
  DDNS allows you to map the static domain name to a dynamic IP address. You
  must register to a DDNS services and to get an account, password and your
  static domain name from the DDNS service providers. This router supports
  DynDNS, TZO and other common DDNS service providers.
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   Enable/Disable DDNS: Enable or disable the DDNS function of this router
Host Name: Fill in your static domain name that uses DDNS.
Username: The account that your DDNS service provider assigned to you.
Password: The password you set for the DDNS service account above.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.
- Power
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- Diagnosis
- Firmware
   This page allows you to upgrade the router’s firmware. To upgrade the firmware
of your Broadband router, you need to download the firmware file to your local
hard disk, and enter that file name and path in the appropriate field on this page.
You can also use the Browse button to find the firmware file in your PC.
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Once you’ve selected the new firmware file, click <Apply> at the bottom of the
- Back-up
This page allows you to save the current router configurations. When you save the
configurations, you also can restore the saved configurations into the router through
the Restore Settings. If extreme problems occur you can use the Restore to
Factory Defaults to set all configurations to its original default settings. Warning:
You will loose any saved data and settings when you set back to the manufacturer’s
default settings, but you can re-enter your previous settings manually.
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Backup Settings: This can save the current Broadband router configuration to a file
named "config.bin" on your PC. You can also use the <Upload> button to restore
the saved configuration to the Broadband router. Alternatively, you can use the
- Reset
You can reset the broadband router when system stops responding correctly or stop
functions.
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XIII - Repeater Mode
Repeater mode has limited settings compared to the AP mode. Choose “Repeater
mode” on the top right corner of the configuration page.
 System
- Status
System status section allows you to monitor the current status of your router.
You can see the Uptime, hardware information, serial number as well as firmware
version information.
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LAN Settings: This page displays the Broadband router LAN port’s current LAN
     information.
WLAN      Settings:     Wireless    configuration    details   such     as       SSID,
     Status(Connected/Disconnected), Security and Channel are briefly shown.
- LAN
The LAN Tabs shows LAN settings. LAN settings can be change as needed. If you
are an entry level user, try opening a website from your computer. If you’re
successful and able to connect and browse the web site you opened without any
problem, do not change any of the settings.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of this screen to save the changed configurations.
 IP address: This is the router’s LAN IP address (Your LAN clients default gateway
              IP address). It can be changed based on your network architecture.
IP Subnet Mask: Specify a Subnet Mask IP address for your LAN segment.
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802.1d Spanning Tree: This is disabled by default. If 802.1d Spanning Tree
                        function is enabled, this router will use the spanning
                        tree protocol to prevent network loops.
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- Event Log
 View operations log of the ENHWI-N3. This page shows the current system log
of the ENHWI-N3 router. It displays any event occurred after system start up.
Use the scroll bar to go down to the bottom of the page, the system log can be
saved <Save> to a local file for future use or the system log can be cleared
When the system is powered down, the system log will disappear if not saved to
a local file.
- Monitor
   The Monitor Tab shows the bandwidth monitoring feature of each network
   interface of the ENHWI-N3 router, wireless or wired and of the network packet
   histogram for the network connection on WLAN. Auto refresh keeps information
   updated frequently.
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- Language
This Wireless Router supports multiple languages for user interface. Select your
preferred language.
 Wireless
- Basic
You can set parameters use by the wireless stations to connect to this router. The
parameter includes Mode, ESSID, Channel Number and Associated Client.
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Radio: Enable or Disable Wireless function
Band: Allows you to set the frequency band of the router. Fix at 802.11b,
     802.11g or 802.11n modes. You can also select B+G mode to allow
     802.11b and 802.11g clients at the same time.
Enable ESSID: You can specify the maximum ESSID number.
ESSID1~3: Allow you to specify ESSID of WLAN.
Site Survey: Click this button to scan the available wireless routers that can be
     set as this router’s parent router. By doing so this ENHWI-N3 router will
     become a wireless extender / repeater of the selected parent router. Select
     one router from the list for that router to become this router’s parent router.
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- Client List
This WLAN Client Table shows the Wireless client associated to this Wireless
Router.
- Policy
The Broadband router allows you to set up the Wireless Access Policy. If multiple
SSID is created, this is the place to set the policy for each SSID.
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Communication between Wireless clients and wired clients:
This function allows the Wireless Client to communicate with other Wireless Client in
the LAN on specific SSID as well as the Wired Client connected to the switch portion
of this router.
 Tools
- Admin
    You can change the password that is required to log into the broadband router's
    system web-based management. By default, the password is: admin. Passwords
    can contain 0 to 12 alphanumeric characters, and are case sensitive.
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  Old Password: Fill-in the current password to be replaced. This is required to
  allow changing to a new password.
  New Password: Enter your new password and again in Repeat New Password
  for verification purpose
  Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations
- Time
  The Time Zone allows your router to use external source to time
  synchronizations. This affects other functions such as Event Log entries and
  Schedule settings that use time to do its tasks.
      Time Zone: Select the time zone of the country you are located. The router
      will set its time based on your selection.
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        NTP Time Server: Enter the NTP Time Server address or URL here. This
                             also accepts local the IP address if the NTP Time
                             Server is on the same LAN.
        Daylight Savings: The router can also setup to automatically adjust the
                            Daylight Savings Time changes each time DST
                            changes. To use this feature, click to put a checkmark
                            on the Enable box then enter the dates the DST would
                            starts and ends.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations
  PC Date and Time: This field would display the user computers date and time.
  Daylight Savings: The router can also setup to automatically adjust the Daylight
                     Savings Time changes each time DST changes. To use this
                     feature, click to put a checkmark on the Enable box then enter
                     the dates the DST would starts and ends.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.
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- Diagnosis
This page lets you diagnose the connection problem and the network status by
executing the Ping function. The result tells you whether the connection is broken or
successful.
- Firmware
This page allows you to upgrade the router’s firmware. To upgrade the firmware of
your Broadband router, you need to download the firmware file to your local hard
disk, and enter that file name and path in the appropriate field on this page. You can
also use the Browse button to find the firmware file on your PC.
   Once you’ve selected the new firmware file, click <Apply> at the bottom of the
   screen to start the upgrade process. Warning: Once the loading of the new
   firmware started, do not power down the router.
- Back-up
The page allows you to save (Backup) the router’s current configuration settings.
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The saved backup can be restored again if needed by sing the Restore
Settings selection and browse the saved backup file to restore back to the
expected settings. If restore is not an option the Restore to Factory Default may
be the only way to recover the router from damage. Using Restore to Factory
Default will reset all configurations and settings to its original factory default
Backup Settings: Use this function to save the router’s current settings and
You can also use the <Upload> button to restore the saved
factory settings.
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- Reset
You can software reset the broadband router when system stops responding or
stop working. This is different from the hardware reset that can reset the settings
  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
  pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
  against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
  radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
  may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
  interference will not occur in a particular installation.   If this equipment does cause harmful
  interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
  and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
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    z        Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
             connected.
    z        Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
    conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
    interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
    FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
    compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
    IMPORTANT NOTE:
    FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
    This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
    environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
    between the radiator & your body.
    We declare that the product is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the USA.
         This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
         transmitter.
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &
your body.
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2 dBi. Antenna
having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna
impedance is 50 ohms.
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