HWNRi-300
Hercules Wireless N Router
User Manual – 3/74
1.
YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ROUTER
Your Hercules N router opens up the doors to a new world of
WiFi
for you: one of high-speed wireless
communications and extended coverage. In keeping with the trend of Web 2.0, your Hercules N router takes
interactivity with users even further and allows you to share your Internet access to watch high-definition
videos or transfer large files without any worries. It also allows you to share your devices and your data
between several computers, while at the same time doing away with the need for kilometers worth of cables.
Moreover, Hercules has equipped your Hercules N router with a new functionality,
WiFi signal management
,
which offers three novel functions adapted to each user. Firstly, a button located on the router allows you to
immediately
switch the WiFi function off or on
whenever you like, in order to save energy. Next, using WiFi
Manager N, the settings configuration software included with the Hercules Wireless N Router, you can
adjust
the WiFi signal strength
to only cover the boundaries of your home. Finally, you can
plan the WiFi
operation periods
based on an hourly/daily/weekly schedule, according to your habits. These functions will
be described in detail later on in this manual.
Great care has been taken in designing your product. Both simple to operate and user-friendly, it is well
suited to beginners and advanced users alike.
And now, it’s time to learn about your new product and join in the Wireless Attitude
TM
!
1.1.
Recommendations
- Never open up your Hercules Wireless N Router, as you risk damaging its internal components.
- In order to avoid the risk of fire or electrical discharge, keep your router away from:
- rain or humidity, as well as all fluids (water, chemical products and any other liquids),
- sources of heat such as heaters, stoves and any other heat-producing devices (including amplifiers),
- direct sunlight.
- Do not cover your router.
- Unplug the router’s power cable if you do not plan on using it again for an extended period of time. To
unplug the power cable, take hold of and pull on the plug. Never pull on the cable itself.
- Disconnect the router before cleaning. Use a soft cloth for cleaning and avoid using aerosol cleaners.
1.2.
Specifications
Your
Hercules Wireless N Router
is equipped with several functionalities:
802.11n
wireless WiFi
router
,
10/100 LAN switch and Internet firewall.
Compatible with the following WiFi protocols:
-
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5 and 11Mbits/s data rates in the 2.4GHz band
-
802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54Mbits/s data rates in the 2.4GHz band
-
802.11n: data rates in the 2.4GHz band, varying depending on the bandwidth of the channel used
(20 or 40MHz). Values are classified from MCS0 to MCS15 and vary from 7.2 to 144.44Mbits/s
for 20MHz and from 15 to 300Mbits/s for 40MHz
Supports MIMO 2T2R technology (improved data rates and coverage)
DSSS
/
CCK
frequency range and
OFDM
modulation from 2.412GHz to 2.484GHz (13 channels)
Compatible with the following security protocols:
-
WEP
with 64 and 128-bit key length