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... Front Panel 15 1.5 The Rear Panel 16 2 Web-Based Management 17 2.1 Overview...17 2.2 Accessing the Web-Based Management Interface 17 2.3 Resetting the MWR102 18 3 MWR102 Modes ...19 3.1 Overview...19 4 Router Mode ...20 4.1 Overview...20 4.2 What You Can Do 20 5 Access Point Mode 23 5.1 Overview...23 5.2 What You Can Do 23 5.3 AP Mode Status Screen 24...
... Front Panel 15 1.5 The Rear Panel 16 2 Web-Based Management 17 2.1 Overview...17 2.2 Accessing the Web-Based Management Interface 17 2.3 Resetting the MWR102 18 3 MWR102 Modes ...19 3.1 Overview...19 4 Router Mode ...20 4.1 Overview...20 4.2 What You Can Do 20 5 Access Point Mode 23 5.1 Overview...23 5.2 What You Can Do 23 5.3 AP Mode Status Screen 24...
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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 Screen 47 7.9 Wireless Site Survey (AP Mode Only 48 8 Network Settings ...50 8.1 Overview...50 8.2 What You Can Do 50 8.3 What You Need...
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 Screen 47 7.9 Wireless Site Survey (AP Mode Only 48 8 Network Settings ...50 8.1 Overview...50 8.2 What You Can Do 50 8.3 What You Need...
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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. Go to AP view the Status screen in this mode to connect the local network to the operating mode of the MWR102. Use this mode. 19 Use this mode if you want to extend your MWR102. 3.1.1 Device Modes This refers to another network, like the Internet. • Access Point. This is the default device mode of the MWR102, which can act as a: • Router.
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. Go to AP view the Status screen in this mode to connect the local network to the operating mode of the MWR102. Use this mode. 19 Use this mode if you want to extend your MWR102. 3.1.1 Device Modes This refers to another network, like the Internet. • Access Point. This is the default device mode of the MWR102, which can act as a: • Router.
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...as Internet Explorer and type "192.168.100.1" as an access point. 5.2.1 Setting your MWR102 to AP Mode 1 Flip the switch on the side of the device from "Router" to "AP." 5.2.2 Accessing the Web-Based Management Interface in Access Point Mode Log in to the Web-Based Management Interface in the... dialog box. Enter "ipconfig" to the LAN port of the MWR102. 2 The default IP address of the MWR102 is "192.168.100.1". 5 Access Point Mode 5.1 Overview Use your MWR102 as an access point (AP) if you 've set the IP address for information on changing your computer's ...
...as Internet Explorer and type "192.168.100.1" as an access point. 5.2.1 Setting your MWR102 to AP Mode 1 Flip the switch on the side of the device from "Router" to "AP." 5.2.2 Accessing the Web-Based Management Interface in Access Point Mode Log in to the Web-Based Management Interface in the... dialog box. Enter "ipconfig" to the LAN port of the MWR102. 2 The default IP address of the MWR102 is "192.168.100.1". 5 Access Point Mode 5.1 Overview Use your MWR102 as an access point (AP) if you 've set the IP address for information on changing your computer's ...
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...wireless network. 5.3 AP Mode Status Screen Click Management > Status to which the MWR102 is set - 5.2.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings The configuration of wireless and maintenance settings in Access Point mode is the same as for Router Mode. • See Chapter 7 for ...your wireless network. Channel Number This shows the channel number the MWR102 is current firmware version. SSID (Name) Shows the ...
...wireless network. 5.3 AP Mode Status Screen Click Management > Status to which the MWR102 is set - 5.2.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings The configuration of wireless and maintenance settings in Access Point mode is the same as for Router Mode. • See Chapter 7 for ...your wireless network. Channel Number This shows the channel number the MWR102 is current firmware version. SSID (Name) Shows the ...
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...Range will automatically detect conflicts in Access Point mode. 25 Displays the number of clients currently associated to the MWR102 Displays the IP address designated to the MWR102 by your MWR102 5.3.1 Navigation Panel Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure MWR102 features in Access Point mode. When Enabled e, the ...list, you can configure in the WAN and LAN IP. This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - Shows what subnet mask the MWR102 is currently using. The following screen and table show the features you may select "Enabled" to divert the IP Address automatically or ...
...Range will automatically detect conflicts in Access Point mode. 25 Displays the number of clients currently associated to the MWR102 Displays the IP address designated to the MWR102 by your MWR102 5.3.1 Navigation Panel Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure MWR102 features in Access Point mode. When Enabled e, the ...list, you can configure in the WAN and LAN IP. This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - Shows what subnet mask the MWR102 is currently using. The following screen and table show the features you may select "Enabled" to divert the IP Address automatically or ...
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... user name and password. This page provides a tool to change the travel router firmware. Set or change the Wi-Fi Protected Setup settings for the MWR102 Network Settings LAN Interface This screen allows you to configure your Local Area Network. Save/Reload Settings Password Save the current settings to see the... Statistics Shows packet counts for nearby routers and APs. Logout 5.4 LAN Screen Use this section to configure the parameters for your LAN settings while in Access Point mode.
... user name and password. This page provides a tool to change the travel router firmware. Set or change the Wi-Fi Protected Setup settings for the MWR102 Network Settings LAN Interface This screen allows you to configure your Local Area Network. Save/Reload Settings Password Save the current settings to see the... Statistics Shows packet counts for nearby routers and APs. Logout 5.4 LAN Screen Use this section to configure the parameters for your LAN settings while in Access Point mode.
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...them to help you will automatically jump to next subnet to avoid conflicts. 6 Tutorials 6.1 Overview This chapter provides tutorials for the WAN Access Type select "PPPoE" and enter your PPPoE "Username and Password." 6.1.2 Cable Modem • Connect the cable modem to best prepare ... connect it may also have a backup battery inside. Unplug the power to your MWR102 on Network Settings > WAN Interface, for your MWR102 as follows: • Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point • Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS • Enabling and configuring wireless security ...
...them to help you will automatically jump to next subnet to avoid conflicts. 6 Tutorials 6.1 Overview This chapter provides tutorials for the WAN Access Type select "PPPoE" and enter your PPPoE "Username and Password." 6.1.2 Cable Modem • Connect the cable modem to best prepare ... connect it may also have a backup battery inside. Unplug the power to your MWR102 on Network Settings > WAN Interface, for your MWR102 as follows: • Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point • Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS • Enabling and configuring wireless security ...
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...client must be a WPS-aware device (for creating a secure connection. create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a button. Figure 7 Wireless Access Point mode 6.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS This section gives you how to do both. • Push Button Configuration (PBC) - This tutorial shows... for example, a WPS USB adapter or PCI card). 6.2 Connecting to Internet from the broadband gateway, then gain Internet access. This example uses the MWR102 as the AP and NWD210N as the wireless client which connects to a broadband gateway (wired or wireless router with broadband ...
...client must be a WPS-aware device (for creating a secure connection. create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a button. Figure 7 Wireless Access Point mode 6.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS This section gives you how to do both. • Push Button Configuration (PBC) - This tutorial shows... for example, a WPS USB adapter or PCI card). 6.2 Connecting to Internet from the broadband gateway, then gain Internet access. This example uses the MWR102 as the AP and NWD210N as the wireless client which connects to a broadband gateway (wired or wireless router with broadband ...
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... Wireless > Advanced Settings The following table describes the labels in the frames during the wireless communication. 41 Beacon Interval Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a wireless network.
... Wireless > Advanced Settings The following table describes the labels in the frames during the wireless communication. 41 Beacon Interval Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a wireless network.
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See the product specifications for this field. Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for more information on your MWR102, your network is accessible to any wireless networking device that is a high density of APs in this screen. 7.6 Security 7.6.1 Disabling Security Select Disable ...Wireless > Security 42 If there is within range. Output Power Set the output power of the MWR102 in an area, decrease the output power of the MWR102 to reduce interference with the access points without any data encryption. Select one of the following 100%, 70%, 50%, 35%, or 15...
See the product specifications for this field. Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for more information on your MWR102, your network is accessible to any wireless networking device that is a high density of APs in this screen. 7.6 Security 7.6.1 Disabling Security Select Disable ...Wireless > Security 42 If there is within range. Output Power Set the output power of the MWR102 in an area, decrease the output power of the MWR102 to reduce interference with the access points without any data encryption. Select one of the following 100%, 70%, 50%, 35%, or 15...
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... keep network communications private. 7.6.2 WEP Encryption WEP encryption scrambles the data transmitted between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. Keep this screen. Both the wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key. Figure 16 Wireless > Security: WEP The following table describes the wireless LAN security labels in...
... keep network communications private. 7.6.2 WEP Encryption WEP encryption scrambles the data transmitted between the wireless client and the ZyXEL Device occurs. Keep this screen. Both the wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key. Figure 16 Wireless > Security: WEP The following table describes the wireless LAN security labels in...
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... Mode setting. • Select Router if your device routes traffic between a local network and another network such as the Internet. • Select Access Point if your device bridges traffic between clients on the same network. 6 If the problem continues, contact your ISP. See the Quick Start Guide. ... lot of information, try closing some programs that might be interfering with the MWR102), but my Internet connection is low, try moving the MWR102 closer to the AP if possible, and look around to access the Internet wirelessly, make sure the LEDs are the same as the settings ...
... Mode setting. • Select Router if your device routes traffic between a local network and another network such as the Internet. • Select Access Point if your device bridges traffic between clients on the same network. 6 If the problem continues, contact your ISP. See the Quick Start Guide. ... lot of information, try closing some programs that might be interfering with the MWR102), but my Internet connection is low, try moving the MWR102 closer to the AP if possible, and look around to access the Internet wirelessly, make sure the LEDs are the same as the settings ...
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...wireless station and a wired network client go through one access point (AP). When Intra-BSS is disabled, wireless station A and B can access the wired network and communicate with the wired network but cannot communicate with each access point connected together by a wired network. This type of ...overlapping BSSs, each containing an access point, with each other . Figure 75 Basic Service Set ESS An Extended Service Set (ESS)...
...wireless station and a wired network client go through one access point (AP). When Intra-BSS is disabled, wireless station A and B can access the wired network and communicate with the wired network but cannot communicate with each access point connected together by a wired network. This type of ...overlapping BSSs, each containing an access point, with each other . Figure 75 Basic Service Set ESS An Extended Service Set (ESS)...
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An ESSID (ESS IDentification) uniquely identifies each ESS. All access points and their associated wireless stations within the same ESS must have the same ESSID in order to communicate. 129
An ESSID (ESS IDentification) uniquely identifies each ESS. All access points and their associated wireless stations within the same ESS must have the same ESSID in order to communicate. 129
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...RTS/CTS A hidden node occurs when two stations are within range of the same access point, but are within range of channels (for your AP should use a different channel than an adjacent AP (access point) to select a channel between 6 or 11. Therefore, they do not know if...) used . Channels available depend on a channel at least five channels away from a channel that is, they are considered hidden from different access points overlap causing interference and degrading performance. You may have a choice of each other. For example, if your geographical area. The following figure ...
...RTS/CTS A hidden node occurs when two stations are within range of the same access point, but are within range of channels (for your AP should use a different channel than an adjacent AP (access point) to select a channel between 6 or 11. Therefore, they do not know if...) used . Channels available depend on a channel at least five channels away from a channel that is, they are considered hidden from different access points overlap causing interference and degrading performance. You may have a choice of each other. For example, if your geographical area. The following figure ...
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IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11g is fully compatible with an IEEE 802.11g access point (and vice versa) at 11 Mbps or lower depending on range. IEEE 802.11g has several intermediate rate steps between the AP and the wireless ...
IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11g is fully compatible with an IEEE 802.11g access point (and vice versa) at 11 Mbps or lower depending on range. IEEE 802.11g has several intermediate rate steps between the AP and the wireless ...
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The access point is the client and the server is supported by Windows XP and a number of the users. • Authorization 133 RADIUS RADIUS is based on a network ...; Support for centralized user profile and accounting management on a client-server model that allows additional authentication methods to be deployed with no changes to the access point or the wireless stations. The RADIUS server handles the following tasks: • Authentication Determines the identity of network devices. It is the RADIUS server. Some...
The access point is the client and the server is supported by Windows XP and a number of the users. • Authorization 133 RADIUS RADIUS is based on a network ...; Support for centralized user profile and accounting management on a client-server model that allows additional authentication methods to be deployed with no changes to the access point or the wireless stations. The RADIUS server handles the following tasks: • Authentication Determines the identity of network devices. It is the RADIUS server. Some...
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...LEAP. 134 The key is a password, they are exchanged between the access point and the RADIUS server for user accounting: • Accounting-Request Sent by the access point requesting accounting. • Accounting-Response Sent by a RADIUS server requesting ...access point and the RADIUS server for user authentication: • Access-Request Sent by an access point requesting authentication. • Access-Reject Sent by a RADIUS server rejecting access. • Access-Accept Sent by a RADIUS server allowing access. • Access-Challenge Sent by the RADIUS server to allow access...
...LEAP. 134 The key is a password, they are exchanged between the access point and the RADIUS server for user accounting: • Accounting-Request Sent by the access point requesting accounting. • Accounting-Response Sent by a RADIUS server requesting ...access point and the RADIUS server for user authentication: • Access-Request Sent by an access point requesting authentication. • Access-Reject Sent by a RADIUS server rejecting access. • Access-Accept Sent by a RADIUS server allowing access. • Access-Challenge Sent by the RADIUS server to allow access...
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... TKIP or AES encryption process to encrypt data exchanged between 8 and 63 ASCII characters (including spaces and symbols). 2 The AP checks each access point, wireless gateway and wireless client. WEP is less secure than WPA or WPA2. User Authentication WPA or WPA2 applies IEEE 802.1x and Extensible... clients using an external RADIUS database. WPA(2)-PSK Application Example A WPA(2)-PSK application looks as the passwords match, a wireless client will be granted access to a WLAN. The Pre-Shared Key (PSK) must consist of between them. 138 If both an AP and the wireless clients support WPA2...
... TKIP or AES encryption process to encrypt data exchanged between 8 and 63 ASCII characters (including spaces and symbols). 2 The AP checks each access point, wireless gateway and wireless client. WEP is less secure than WPA or WPA2. User Authentication WPA or WPA2 applies IEEE 802.1x and Extensible... clients using an external RADIUS database. WPA(2)-PSK Application Example A WPA(2)-PSK application looks as the passwords match, a wireless client will be granted access to a WLAN. The Pre-Shared Key (PSK) must consist of between them. 138 If both an AP and the wireless clients support WPA2...
