E-TOP BR480n User manual

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ETOP
BR480n
11N Broadband Router
User Manual

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Table of Contents
FCC Caution ..........................................................................................................................................6
Safe Seating Gestures..........................................................................................................................7
CE Statement of Conformity ................................................................................................................7
Notice .....................................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 1 Introduction.................................................................................................................8
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................8
1.2 Features.......................................................................................................................9
1.3 Specifications............................................................................................................10
1.3.1 Views of Product Appearance.........................................................................11
1.3.2 LED Indicator Status Description...................................................................11
1.4 System Requirements ..............................................................................................12
1.5 WAN Network Plug and Play....................................................................................13
1.6 Get Your IP Automatically & Manually ....................................................................13
1.6.1 Network Testing................................................................................................16
1.6.2 Testing with Internet Browser.........................................................................16
1.6.2.1 Testing with DOS (Windows XP Platform).........................................................16
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation................................................................................................19
2.1 Diagram of Connecting Hardware to 11N Broadband router ...............................19
2.1.1 Hardware Connection and Application for Router Mode .............................19
2.1.2 Hardware Connection and Application for AP Mode....................................20
2.1.3 Hardware Connection and Application for Wi-Fi AP Mode ..........................20
Chapter 3 One Button Setup......................................................................................................22
3.1 One Button Setup configuration for Router Mode ................................................22
3.2 One Button Setup configuration for AP Mode .......................................................24
3.3 One Button Setup configuration for WiFi AP Mode...............................................26
Chapter 4 Basic Setup................................................................................................................30
4.1 Router Mode..............................................................................................................31
4.2 AP Mode.....................................................................................................................34
4.3 WiFi AP Mode ............................................................................................................36
Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration for Router Mode .............................................................39
5.1 IP Configuration........................................................................................................39
5.1.1 WAN ...................................................................................................................39
5.1.1.1 WAN Interface– Ethernet Port.............................................................................39
5.1.1.2 WAN Interface– Wireless ....................................................................................40
5.1.1.3 WAN Access Type – Static IP..............................................................................41
5.1.1.4 WAN Access Type – Dynamic IP ........................................................................43

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5.1.1.5 WAN Access Type – PPPoE................................................................................45
5.1.1.6 WAN Access Type – PPTP ..................................................................................48
5.1.1.7 WAN Access Type – L2TP...................................................................................50
5.1.2 LAN Interface Setup.........................................................................................52
5.1.3 Dynamic DNS Setting.......................................................................................53
5.2 Wireless Setup ..........................................................................................................55
5.2.1 Wireless Basic Settings...................................................................................55
5.2.2 Wireless Advanced Settings ...........................................................................60
5.2.3 Wireless Security Setup ..................................................................................61
5.2.4 Wireless Access Control .................................................................................63
5.2.5 WDS Settings....................................................................................................65
5.2.6 WPS ...................................................................................................................69
5.3 NAT.............................................................................................................................74
5.3.1 Visual Server.....................................................................................................74
5.3.2 Visual DMZ........................................................................................................76
5.4 Firewall.......................................................................................................................77
5.4.1 Port Filtering.....................................................................................................78
5.4.2 IP Filtering.........................................................................................................79
5.4.3 MAC Filtering....................................................................................................81
5.4.4 URL Filtering.....................................................................................................82
5.5 System Management ................................................................................................83
5.5.1 Change Password ............................................................................................83
5.5.2 Upgrade Firmware............................................................................................84
5.5.3 Save / Reload Settings.....................................................................................85
5.5.4 Time Zone Setting ............................................................................................89
5.5.5 UPnP Setting.....................................................................................................91
5.6 Log & Status ..............................................................................................................91
5.6.1 Network Config.................................................................................................92
5.6.2 Event Log..........................................................................................................92
5.7 Logout........................................................................................................................94
Chapter 6 Advance Configuration for AP Mode ......................................................................95
6.1 IP Configuration........................................................................................................95
6.1.1 LAN Setup.........................................................................................................95
6.1.2 LAN Interface Setup.........................................................................................95
6.2 Wireless Setup ..........................................................................................................97
6.2.1 Wireless Basic Settings...................................................................................97
6.2.2 Wireless Advanced Settings .........................................................................102
6.2.3 Wireless Security Setup ................................................................................103

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6.2.4 Wireless Access Control ...............................................................................107
6.2.5 WDS Settings..................................................................................................108
6.2.6 WPS .................................................................................................................113
6.3 System Management ..............................................................................................118
6.3.1 Change Password ..........................................................................................118
6.3.2 Upgrade Firmware..........................................................................................119
6.3.3 Save / Reload Settings...................................................................................120
6.3.4 Time Zone Setting ..........................................................................................125
6.3.5 UPnP Setting...................................................................................................126
6.4 Log & Status ............................................................................................................127
6.4.1 Network Config...............................................................................................127
6.4.2 Event Log........................................................................................................128
6.5 Logout......................................................................................................................129
Chapter 7 Advance Configuration for WiFi AP Mode............................................................130
7.1 IP Configuration......................................................................................................130
7.1.1 LAN Setup.......................................................................................................130
7.1.2 LAN Interface Setup.......................................................................................130
7.2 Wireless Setup ........................................................................................................132
7.2.1 Wireless Basic Settings.................................................................................132
7.2.2 Wireless Advanced Settings .........................................................................137
7.2.3 Wireless Site Survey......................................................................................138
7.2.4 Wireless Security Setup ................................................................................139
7.2.5 Wireless Access Control ...............................................................................141
7.2.6 WPS .................................................................................................................143
7.3 System Management ..............................................................................................147
7.3.1 Change Password ..........................................................................................148
7.3.2 Upgrade Firmware..........................................................................................148
7.3.3 Save / Reload Settings...................................................................................150
7.3.4 Time Zone Setting ..........................................................................................154
7.3.5 UPnP Setting...................................................................................................156
7.4 Log & Status ............................................................................................................157
7.4.1 Network Config...............................................................................................157
7.4.2 Event Log........................................................................................................158
7.5 Logout......................................................................................................................159
Chapter 8 DDNS Service Application......................................................................................160
Chapter 9 Q & A ........................................................................................................................165
9.1 Installation ...............................................................................................................165
9.2 LED...........................................................................................................................165

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9.3 IP Address................................................................................................................166
9.4 OS Setting................................................................................................................166
9.5 11N Broadband router Setup.................................................................................168
9.6 Wireless LAN...........................................................................................................170
9.7 Support ....................................................................................................................172
9.8 Others.......................................................................................................................173
Chapter 10 Appendices..............................................................................................................174
10.1 Operating Systems .................................................................................................174
10.2 Browsers..................................................................................................................174
10.3 Communications Regulation Information ............................................................174

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FCC Caution
1. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
2. This device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
3. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator
and your body.
4. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
5. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

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Safe Seating Gestures
You should follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body
properly.
An adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best.
Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet flat on the floor.
The back of the chair should support your lower back (lumbar region).
CE Statement of Conformity
Our product has been tested in typical configuration by Ecom Sertech Corp and was found to
comply with the essential requirement of “Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws
of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility” (89/336/EEC; 92/31/EEC;
93/68/EEC)
Notice
Changing RF parameter is not allowed.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
11N Broadband router is huge in functionality. It provides wired ethernet and wireless WiFi
interfaces for different needs. It has auto-detect to make plug and play more easy.

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1.2 Features
ySmall in size but huge in functionality; the world No.1 Mobile Router for traveler
yThree modes to be switched; Router, AP and WiFiAP
yWPS button provides not only an easy and secured wireless network but also a WDS
repeater in one push
yMultiple APs Supported; adds or limits the properties for classed SSID, increasing the
flexibility and efficiency of the network.

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1.3 Specifications
Item Specification
Key Components
Main Processor Realtek RTL8196C (400MHz )
Flash 2Mbytes Serial Flash
RAM 16Mbytes SDRAM
Wireless Chip Realtek RTL8188RE (MAC+BB+RF) 1T1R
Communication Interfaces
WAN Port 1 x 10/100 Mbps RJ45, with auto MDI/MDIX
LAN Port 4 x 10/100 Mbps RJ45, with auto MDI/MDIX
Wireless IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Others
Wireless Antenna External 3dBi x1
Transmission Power
IEEE 802.11b Mode : 7.12 dBm
IEEE 802.11g Mode : 5.31 dBm
IEEE 802.11n HT20 Mode : 5.30 dBm
IEEE 802.11n HT40 Mode : 5.15 dBm
Button
Reboot button / Reset button – one sec for reboot / ten
seconds for restore to factory default setting。
WPS button – When WPS button pushed,system will
enter WPS mode。
Operation Requirement
Operating Temp. 0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F)
Storage Temp. -20°C~70°C (-4°F~158°F)
Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing
Power Supply Power Adapter DC5V/0.6A
Note: 1. Firmware Upgrade available through download.
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