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6.1 Overview...29 6.2 Connecting to Internet from an Access Point 30 6.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS 30 6.4 Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS 32 Part II: Wireless...35 7 Wireless ...36 7.1 Overview...36 7.2 What You Can Do 36 7.3 What You Should Know 36 7.4 General Wireless LAN Screen 39 7.5 Wireless LAN Advanced Settings 40 7.6 Security...42 7.7 Access Control 45 7.8 WPS...
6.1 Overview...29 6.2 Connecting to Internet from an Access Point 30 6.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS 30 6.4 Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS 32 Part II: Wireless...35 7 Wireless ...36 7.1 Overview...36 7.2 What You Can Do 36 7.3 What You Should Know 36 7.4 General Wireless LAN Screen 39 7.5 Wireless LAN Advanced Settings 40 7.6 Security...42 7.7 Access Control 45 7.8 WPS...
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...1 Getting to a broadband modem/router for Internet access. 14 Connect to Know Your MWR102 1.1 Overview The MWR102 is also backward compatable with 1T1R MIMO technology. It is a mobile wireless router with all at high speeds over the same network. Moreover, this router supports energy... efficient Ethernet and saves power. 1.2 Applications You can connect to the MWR102 to access network resources. • Land line WAN. Wireless clients can create the following networks using the MWR102: • Wired. You can share files, printers, or play network games all ...
...1 Getting to a broadband modem/router for Internet access. 14 Connect to Know Your MWR102 1.1 Overview The MWR102 is also backward compatable with 1T1R MIMO technology. It is a mobile wireless router with all at high speeds over the same network. Moreover, this router supports energy... efficient Ethernet and saves power. 1.2 Applications You can connect to the MWR102 to access network resources. • Land line WAN. Wireless clients can create the following networks using the MWR102: • Wired. You can share files, printers, or play network games all ...
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... over corresponding port. 15 Sending or receiving data over wireless. Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. You could simply restore your password, you would not have to reset the MWR102 to totally re-configure the MWR102. On Flashing There are devices linked to the...
... over corresponding port. 15 Sending or receiving data over wireless. Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. You could simply restore your password, you would not have to reset the MWR102 to totally re-configure the MWR102. On Flashing There are devices linked to the...
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...to malfunction! If you will fail. The reboot process cannot be ready for further use. Warning: Incomplete factory setting recovery procedure will be interrupted by yourself. 1.5 The Rear Panel Figure 2 The rear panel of the Wireless Router. LAN: Through this port, you can connect the router to... for easy WPS setup.Hold the reset button for help! 16 The system will then reboot, and approximately 60 seconds later will cause the Wireless Router to power the system. WPS/Reset Button: Located on the underside of the router, and plug the other Ethernet network devices...
...to malfunction! If you will fail. The reboot process cannot be ready for further use. Warning: Incomplete factory setting recovery procedure will be interrupted by yourself. 1.5 The Rear Panel Figure 2 The rear panel of the Wireless Router. LAN: Through this port, you can connect the router to... for easy WPS setup.Hold the reset button for help! 16 The system will then reboot, and approximately 60 seconds later will cause the Wireless Router to power the system. WPS/Reset Button: Located on the underside of the router, and plug the other Ethernet network devices...
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This is the default device mode of the MWR102, which can act as a: • Router. Go to AP view the Status screen in this mode to connect the local network to another network, like the Internet. • Access Point. Use this mode if you want to extend your MWR102. 3.1.1 Device Modes This refers to the operating mode of the MWR102. 3 MWR102 Modes 3.1 Overview This chapter introduces the different modes available on your network by allowing network devices to connect to the MWR102 wirelessly. Use this mode. 19
This is the default device mode of the MWR102, which can act as a: • Router. Go to AP view the Status screen in this mode to connect the local network to another network, like the Internet. • Access Point. Use this mode if you want to extend your MWR102. 3.1.1 Device Modes This refers to the operating mode of the MWR102. 3 MWR102 Modes 3.1 Overview This chapter introduces the different modes available on your network by allowing network devices to connect to the MWR102 wirelessly. Use this mode. 19
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... Setup Wizard This screen guides you to configure the parameters for the MWR102 Network Settings LAN Interface This screen allows you through the setup of the MWR102 Advanced Settings Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings Security Use this screen to change Wireless Security settings. WAN Interface This screen allows you to deny access to...
... Setup Wizard This screen guides you to configure the parameters for the MWR102 Network Settings LAN Interface This screen allows you through the setup of the MWR102 Advanced Settings Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings Security Use this screen to change Wireless Security settings. WAN Interface This screen allows you to deny access to...
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In this mode your MWR102 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in the same subnet. 5.2 What You Can Do • Use the Status screen to view read-only information about your MWR102. • Use the LAN screen to set your computer's IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type "192.168...
In this mode your MWR102 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in the same subnet. 5.2 What You Can Do • Use the Status screen to view read-only information about your MWR102. • Use the LAN screen to set your computer's IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type "192.168...
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... This is the total time the MWR102 has been on the configuring your wireless network. 5.3 AP Mode Status Screen Click Management > Status to which the MWR102 is currently using over Wireless LAN. 24 You may select one type of your wireless network. 5.2.3 Configuring your WLAN and... Maintenance Settings The configuration of wireless and maintenance settings in Access Point mode is the same as...
... This is the total time the MWR102 has been on the configuring your wireless network. 5.3 AP Mode Status Screen Click Management > Status to which the MWR102 is currently using over Wireless LAN. 24 You may select one type of your wireless network. 5.2.3 Configuring your WLAN and... Maintenance Settings The configuration of wireless and maintenance settings in Access Point mode is the same as...
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...associated to the MWR102 Displays the IP address designated to the MWR102 by your MWR102 5.3.1 Navigation Panel Use the menu in Access Point mode. 25 This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - This is on. This displays the MAC address of wireless security the MWR102 is currently using. The following... screen and table show the features you may select "Enabled" to divert the IP Address automatically or select "Disabled" to configure MWR102 features in the WAN and LAN IP. Encryption ...
...associated to the MWR102 Displays the IP address designated to the MWR102 by your MWR102 5.3.1 Navigation Panel Use the menu in Access Point mode. 25 This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - This is on. This displays the MAC address of wireless security the MWR102 is currently using. The following... screen and table show the features you may select "Enabled" to divert the IP Address automatically or select "Disabled" to configure MWR102 features in the WAN and LAN IP. Encryption ...
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This page allows control over what devices are allowed to change the basic wireless settings of the MWR102. Wireless Basic Settings Use this screen to access the 26 Table 4 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK FUNCTION Setup Wizard This screen guides you through the setup of the MWR102 Advanced Settings Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings Security Access Control Use this screen to change Wireless Security settings. Figure 5 Navigation Panel The following table describes the sub-menus.
This page allows control over what devices are allowed to change the basic wireless settings of the MWR102. Wireless Basic Settings Use this screen to access the 26 Table 4 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK FUNCTION Setup Wizard This screen guides you through the setup of the MWR102 Advanced Settings Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings Security Access Control Use this screen to change Wireless Security settings. Figure 5 Navigation Panel The following table describes the sub-menus.
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... the screen below. 27 Set or change the Wi-Fi Protected Setup settings for the MWR102 Network Settings LAN Interface This screen allows you to scan the wireless network for wired and wireless Ethernet connections. Logout 5.4 LAN Screen Use this section to change the travel router firmware. Click Network Settings > LAN Interface to a backup...
... the screen below. 27 Set or change the Wi-Fi Protected Setup settings for the MWR102 Network Settings LAN Interface This screen allows you to scan the wireless network for wired and wireless Ethernet connections. Logout 5.4 LAN Screen Use this section to change the travel router firmware. Click Network Settings > LAN Interface to a backup...
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... jump to next subnet to avoid conflicts. 6 Tutorials 6.1 Overview This chapter provides tutorials for your MWR102 as follows: • Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point • Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS • Enabling and configuring wireless security 6.1.1 DSL Modem If your internet connection comes from your ISP what the "PPPoE Username and...
... jump to next subnet to avoid conflicts. 6 Tutorials 6.1 Overview This chapter provides tutorials for your MWR102 as follows: • Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point • Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS • Enabling and configuring wireless security 6.1.1 DSL Modem If your internet connection comes from your ISP what the "PPPoE Username and...
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... a secure connection. create a secure wireless network simply by entering a wireless client's PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the MWR102's interface. This is configured in this example) for wireless communication. Figure 7 Wireless Access Point mode 6.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS This section gives you an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS. create a secure wireless network simply by pressing...
... a secure connection. create a secure wireless network simply by entering a wireless client's PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the MWR102's interface. This is configured in this example) for wireless communication. Figure 7 Wireless Access Point mode 6.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS This section gives you an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS. create a secure wireless network simply by pressing...
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... to the PIN field) on both MWR102's configuration interface and the client's utilities. 1 Launch your wireless client's configuration utility. Then the wireless client is able to the wireless client. Both buttons have installed the wireless client (this example uses the NWD210N) driver and utility in the Wireless > WPS screen on the MWR102. 3 Click Start buttons (or button next...
... to the PIN field) on both MWR102's configuration interface and the client's utilities. 1 Launch your wireless client's configuration utility. Then the wireless client is able to the wireless client. Both buttons have installed the wireless client (this example uses the NWD210N) driver and utility in the Wireless > WPS screen on the MWR102. 3 Click Start buttons (or button next...
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The MWR102 supports IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n wireless clients. The screens may vary for the wireless client. Figure 8 Tutorial: Wireless > Security 6.5 Configure Your Notebook Note: We use the ZyXEL M-302 wireless adapter utility screens as an example for different models. 1. 6.4 Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS) Follow the steps below to configure...
The MWR102 supports IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n wireless clients. The screens may vary for the wireless client. Figure 8 Tutorial: Wireless > Security 6.5 Configure Your Notebook Note: We use the ZyXEL M-302 wireless adapter utility screens as an example for different models. 1. 6.4 Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS) Follow the steps below to configure...
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..., without having to configure the wireless network settings in your MWR102. The SSID is sent in the wireless network. 36 Like radio stations or television channels, each wireless network uses a specific channel, or frequency, to send and receive information. • Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use the same SSID. 7 Wireless 7.1 Overview This chapter discusses how...
..., without having to configure the wireless network settings in your MWR102. The SSID is sent in the wireless network. 36 Like radio stations or television channels, each wireless network uses a specific channel, or frequency, to send and receive information. • Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use the same SSID. 7 Wireless 7.1 Overview This chapter discusses how...
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...weak, however, because there are allowed or not allowed to use the wireless network. 7.3.1.3 Encryption Wireless networks can use the wireless network, it has the correct settings. Then, they can use that is sent in which wireless clients are ways for unauthorized devices to guess. Encryption is ... unauthorized devices can still see the appropriate User's Guide or other documentation. This type of user authentication. 1Some wireless devices, such as scanners, can use wireless networks. If you do not know the secret code, you should change the default SSID to tell the AP ...
...weak, however, because there are allowed or not allowed to use the wireless network. 7.3.1.3 Encryption Wireless networks can use the wireless network, it has the correct settings. Then, they can use that is sent in which wireless clients are ways for unauthorized devices to guess. Encryption is ... unauthorized devices can still see the appropriate User's Guide or other documentation. This type of user authentication. 1Some wireless devices, such as scanners, can use wireless networks. If you do not know the secret code, you should change the default SSID to tell the AP ...
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... having to configure security settings manually. Many types of encryption use WPA-Personal/Enterprise or stronger encryption. Every wireless client in the devices. Then, they connect and set up WEP in the wireless network. Table 6 Types of Encryption for unauthorized devices to ...PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the wireless network must have the same key. 7.3.1.4 WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is recommended that every wireless client in the wireless network. Therefore, you should set up the strongest encryption that wireless networks use a key to quickly set up a ...
... having to configure security settings manually. Many types of encryption use WPA-Personal/Enterprise or stronger encryption. Every wireless client in the devices. Then, they connect and set up WEP in the wireless network. Table 6 Types of Encryption for unauthorized devices to ...PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the wireless network must have the same key. 7.3.1.4 WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is recommended that every wireless client in the wireless network. Therefore, you should set up the strongest encryption that wireless networks use a key to quickly set up a ...
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... to match the MWR102's new settings. 7.4 General Wireless LAN Screen Use this screen. Note: If you are configuring the MWR102 from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you change the wireless settings of your wireless connection when you will lose your computer to confirm. Table 7 Wireless > Basic Settings LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Basic Settings 39 Click Wireless > Basic Settings to...
... to match the MWR102's new settings. 7.4 General Wireless LAN Screen Use this screen. Note: If you are configuring the MWR102 from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you change the wireless settings of your wireless connection when you will lose your computer to confirm. Table 7 Wireless > Basic Settings LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Basic Settings 39 Click Wireless > Basic Settings to...
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... Topologies This section discusses ad-hoc and infrastructure wireless LAN topologies. Any time two or more wireless adapters are within range of notebook computers using wireless adapters to form an Ad-hoc wireless LAN. Figure 74 Peer-to as an Ad-hoc network or Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). The ..., they can set up an independent network, which is an independent (Ad-hoc) WLAN that connects a set of computers with wireless stations (A, B, C). Ad-hoc Wireless LAN Configuration The simplest WLAN configuration is commonly referred to -Peer Communication in an Ad-hoc Network 127
... Topologies This section discusses ad-hoc and infrastructure wireless LAN topologies. Any time two or more wireless adapters are within range of notebook computers using wireless adapters to form an Ad-hoc wireless LAN. Figure 74 Peer-to as an Ad-hoc network or Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). The ..., they can set up an independent network, which is an independent (Ad-hoc) WLAN that connects a set of computers with wireless stations (A, B, C). Ad-hoc Wireless LAN Configuration The simplest WLAN configuration is commonly referred to -Peer Communication in an Ad-hoc Network 127