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Conceptronic C300BRS4
User Manual
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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 signal using various techniques. In this way, digital data can then be
superimposed onto the carrier signal. This radio signal carries data to Wireless LAN devices within
range of the transmitting device. The antennae of Wireless LAN devices listen for and receive the
signal.
Range
Range should not be a problem in most homes or small offices. If you experience low or no signal
strength in some areas, consider positioning the device in a location between the Wireless LAN
devices maintaining a roughly equal straight-line distance to all devices that need to access the
Wireless Broadband Router through the wireless interface. Adding more 802.11n access points to
rooms where the signal is weak can improve signal strength.
SSID
Wireless networks use an SSID (Service Set Identifier) to allow wireless devices to roam within the
range of the network. Wireless devices that wish to communicate with each other must use the
same SSID. Several Wireless Broadband Routers or access points can be set up using the same SSID so
that wireless stations can move from one location to another without losing connection to the
wireless network.
The Wireless Broadband Router operates in Infrastructure mode. It controls network access on the
wireless interface in its broadcast area. It will allow access to the wireless network to devices using
the correct SSID after a negotiation process takes place. The Conceptronic C300BRS4 broadcasts its
SSID so that any wireless station in range can learn the SSID and ask permission to associate with it.
Many wireless adapters are able to survey or scan the wireless environment for access points. An
access point in Infrastructure mode allows wireless devices to survey that network and select an
access point with which to associate.
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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).
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Description
Status
Status Explanation
1
Power LED
OFF
The device is turned off
ON
The device is turned on
2
Status LED
OFF
The device is turned off / System Failure*
BLINK
The device is turned on and ready for use
3
WAN LED
OFF
No WAN Connection is created
ON - STEADY
A WAN Connection is created
ON - BLINK
Data is sent or received through the WAN Port
4
WLAN LED
OFF
Wireless interface is disabled
BLINK
Wireless interface enabled and active
5
LAN LED’s
OFF
No Network Link is created to the LAN Port
(1,2,3,4)
ON - STEADY
A Network Link is created on the LAN Port
ON - BLINK
Data is sent or received through the LAN Port
6
WPS LED
ON – BLINK
When the WPS Button is pressed, the WPS LED will
blink for 120 seconds while searching for WPS
Clients. **
7
WPS Button
Press the WPS Button to activate the WPS feature. The router will
search for WS Clients for 120 seconds. **
*
In normal use, the Status LED will turn on and blink within 45 seconds after the device is
turned on or restarted. When a system failure happens with the device, the Status LED will not
turn on.
You can use the following options to solve the system failure:
a.
Power down the device, wait 10 seconds and reconnect the power to the device.
b.
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: [email protected]
**
For more information about the WPS feature, see the chapter ‘
Configuring Router Settings
’ of
this Manual.
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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.
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Description
Explanation
1
Antenna Connection
Reverse-SMA Connector for Wireless Antenna
2
LAN Ports
Connect your Computer(s) to the router
3
Antenna Connection
Reverse-SMA Connector for Wireless Antenna
4
WAN Port
Connect your Broadband connection to the router
5
Reset Button
Reset the router to the Factory Default Settings
6
Power Connection
Connect the Power Supply to the router
7
Antenna Connection
Reverse-SMA Connector for Wireless Antenna
2
1
4
6
5
3
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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 outlet. The Power LED of the C300BRS4 will turn on.
Wireless LAN Performance and Environment
Many environmental factors can affect the effective wireless function of the Wireless Broadband
Router. If this is your first time setting up a wireless network device, read and consider the points
listed below.
The Wireless Broadband Router can be placed on a shelf or desktop, ideally you should be able to
see the LED indicators on the front if you need to view them for troubleshooting.
The Wireless Broadband Router lets you access your network within range of the device. However,
walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through can limit signal range.
Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF noise in your home or
business. For maximum range and signal strength, use these basic guidelines:
1.
Keep the number of walls and ceilings to a minimum:
The signal emitted from Wireless LAN devices can penetrate through ceilings and walls.
However, each wall or ceiling can reduce the range Wireless LAN devices from 1 to 30M.
Position your wireless devices so that the number of walls or ceilings obstructing the signal
path is minimized.
2.
Consider the direct line between access points and workstations:
A wall that is 0.5 meters thick, at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 1 meter thick. At a
2-degree angle, it is over 14 meters thick. Be careful to position access points and client
adapters so the signal can travel straight through (90º angle) a wall or ceiling for better
reception.
3.
Building Materials make a difference:
Buildings constructed using metal framing or doors can reduce effective range of the device. If
possible, position wireless devices so that their signal can pass through drywall or open
doorways, avoid positioning them so that their signal must pass through metallic materials.
Poured concrete walls are reinforced with steel while cinderblock walls may have little or no
structural steel.
4.
Keep the Wireless Broadband Router away (at least 1-2 meters) from electrical devices:
Position wireless devices away from electrical devices that generate RF noise such as micro-
wave ovens, monitors, electric motors, etc.
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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 C300BRS4 will turn on.
Note:
If the WAN LED on the front side does not turn on, make sure that:
-
The C300BRS4 is powered (the Power LED should burn).
-
The Broadband Gateway is turned on.
-
The LAN cable between both devices is connected correctly.
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 C300BRS4 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).
For Wireless Users:
You can connect wireless to the C300BRS4 in 2 different ways:
-
Manually, without encryption.
-
Automatically with the WPS feature, with encryption.
If you have 1 or more clients which do not support WPS, it is advised to manually connect to the
C300BRS4, or secure the wireless connection manually before you connect to the C300BRS4.
You can secure your connection manually with the configuration wizard, explained in the chapter
‘
Configuring Router Settings’
.
In this chapter you will find the steps how to connect manually to your unsecured network.
For more information about the WPS feature and the configuration steps, see the chapter
‘
Configuring Router Settings’
of this Manual.

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