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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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......72 15.1 Overview...72 15.2 Password Screen 72 Part V: Troubleshooting 74 16 Troubleshooting 75 16.1 Overview...75 16.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 75 16.3 MWR102 Access and Login 76 16.4 Internet Access 77 16.5 Resetting MWR102 to Factory Defaults 79 16.6 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 79 17 Product Specifications 81 11
......72 15.1 Overview...72 15.2 Password Screen 72 Part V: Troubleshooting 74 16 Troubleshooting 75 16.1 Overview...75 16.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 75 16.3 MWR102 Access and Login 76 16.4 Internet Access 77 16.5 Resetting MWR102 to Factory Defaults 79 16.6 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 79 17 Product Specifications 81 11
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... as secures your private network. Moreover, this router supports energy efficient Ethernet and saves power. 1.2 Applications You can connect to the MWR102 to 150 Mbps, and IEEE 802.11b/g with Wireless B/G data rates of the MWR102 so that they can share files, printers, or play network games all 11/54 Mbps... wireless (802.11b/g) products. The MWR102 supports advanced security encryption: WPA, WPA2, open shared key, and pair-wise key authentication services, giving you vital network security. LAN users can...
... as secures your private network. Moreover, this router supports energy efficient Ethernet and saves power. 1.2 Applications You can connect to the MWR102 to 150 Mbps, and IEEE 802.11b/g with Wireless B/G data rates of the MWR102 so that they can share files, printers, or play network games all 11/54 Mbps... wireless (802.11b/g) products. The MWR102 supports advanced security encryption: WPA, WPA2, open shared key, and pair-wise key authentication services, giving you vital network security. LAN users can...
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... to the corresponding port or the connection is dropping off System reboot WPS connecting System stable The wireless function is enabled. On Flashing There are devices linked to manage the MWR102 more secure and to the corresponding ports but no device linked to guess and that consists of ...different types of the Wireless Router Table 1 Front Panel LEDs Name PWR WPS WLAN WAN / LAN Status Indication Green...
... to the corresponding port or the connection is dropping off System reboot WPS connecting System stable The wireless function is enabled. On Flashing There are devices linked to manage the MWR102 more secure and to the corresponding ports but no device linked to guess and that consists of ...different types of the Wireless Router Table 1 Front Panel LEDs Name PWR WPS WLAN WAN / LAN Status Indication Green...
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1.5 The Rear Panel Figure 2 The rear panel of the Wireless Router. LAN: Through this port, you can connect the router to your local distributor for help! 16 The reboot process cannot be ready for 5 ...seconds or more to reset the system to finish rebooting! Warning: Incomplete factory setting recovery procedure will cause the Wireless Router to power the system. WPS/Reset Button: Located on the underside of the device. The system will then reboot, and approximately 60 seconds...
1.5 The Rear Panel Figure 2 The rear panel of the Wireless Router. LAN: Through this port, you can connect the router to your local distributor for help! 16 The reboot process cannot be ready for 5 ...seconds or more to reset the system to finish rebooting! Warning: Incomplete factory setting recovery procedure will cause the Wireless Router to power the system. WPS/Reset Button: Located on the underside of the device. The system will then reboot, and approximately 60 seconds...
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This is the default device mode of the MWR102, which can act as a: • Router. Use this mode. 19 3 MWR102 Modes 3.1 Overview This chapter introduces the different modes available on your network by allowing network devices to connect to the operating mode of the MWR102. Use this mode to connect the local network to AP view the Status screen in this mode if you want to extend your MWR102. 3.1.1 Device Modes This refers to the MWR102 wirelessly. Go to another network, like the Internet. • Access Point.
This is the default device mode of the MWR102, which can act as a: • Router. Use this mode. 19 3 MWR102 Modes 3.1 Overview This chapter introduces the different modes available on your network by allowing network devices to connect to the operating mode of the MWR102. Use this mode to connect the local network to AP view the Status screen in this mode if you want to extend your MWR102. 3.1.1 Device Modes This refers to the MWR102 wirelessly. Go to another network, like the Internet. • Access Point.
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... Network. Firewall MAC Filtering This screen allows you to configure the parameters for the MWR102 Network Settings LAN Interface This screen allows you to deny access to change Wireless Security settings. Management 21 Table 2 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK FUNCTION Setup Wizard... This screen guides you to change the basic wireless settings of the MWR102. Wireless Basic Settings Use this screen to configure WAN ...
... Network. Firewall MAC Filtering This screen allows you to configure the parameters for the MWR102 Network Settings LAN Interface This screen allows you to deny access to change Wireless Security settings. Management 21 Table 2 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK FUNCTION Setup Wizard... This screen guides you to change the basic wireless settings of the MWR102. Wireless Basic Settings Use this screen to configure WAN ...
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Save/Reload Settings Password Save the current settings to a backup file, or reload the setting from a previously saved file. Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the travel router ADMINISTRATOR user name and password. Set or change the travel router firmware. Status Shows the current status and basic settings of the travel router Statistics Shows packet counts for wired and wireless Ethernet connections. Log Set remote log server parameters and view the system log. Logout 22
Save/Reload Settings Password Save the current settings to a backup file, or reload the setting from a previously saved file. Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the travel router ADMINISTRATOR user name and password. Set or change the travel router firmware. Status Shows the current status and basic settings of the travel router Statistics Shows packet counts for wired and wireless Ethernet connections. Log Set remote log server parameters and view the system log. Logout 22
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...Enter "ipconfig" to the LAN port of the MWR102. 2 The default IP address of the MWR102 is not in the correct range then see Appendix C for your MWR102 acting as the web address in the dialog box. 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...
...Enter "ipconfig" to the LAN port of the MWR102. 2 The default IP address of the MWR102 is not in the correct range then see Appendix C for your MWR102 acting as the web address in the dialog box. 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...
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... (B), 2.4 GHz (G), 2.4 GHz (N), 2.4GHz (B+G), 2.4 GHz (G+N), 2.4 GHz (B+G+N). Operation Mode This is the device mode to which the MWR102 is the total time the MWR102 has been on the configuring your wireless network. Channel Number This shows the channel number the MWR102 is the date/time the current version of the firmware was released. Firmware Build Time...
... (B), 2.4 GHz (G), 2.4 GHz (N), 2.4GHz (B+G), 2.4 GHz (G+N), 2.4 GHz (B+G+N). Operation Mode This is the device mode to which the MWR102 is the total time the MWR102 has been on the configuring your wireless network. Channel Number This shows the channel number the MWR102 is the date/time the current version of the firmware was released. Firmware Build Time...
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... This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - Server or None. When Enabled e, the system will automatically jump to next subnet to configure MWR102 features in Access Point mode. If there are conflicts, the LAN IP and LAN DHCP Range will automatically detect conflicts in Access Point mode....the navigation panel to avoid conflicts. Shows what subnet mask the MWR102 is currently using. Encryption BSSID Associated Clients Local Network Router IP Address Subnet Mask DHCP Auto IP Address Diversion Local MAC Address This shows the level of the wireless device. This displays the MAC address of...
... This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - Server or None. When Enabled e, the system will automatically jump to next subnet to configure MWR102 features in Access Point mode. If there are conflicts, the LAN IP and LAN DHCP Range will automatically detect conflicts in Access Point mode....the navigation panel to avoid conflicts. Shows what subnet mask the MWR102 is currently using. Encryption BSSID Associated Clients Local Network Router IP Address Subnet Mask DHCP Auto IP Address Diversion Local MAC Address This shows the level of the wireless device. This displays the MAC address of...
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Figure 5 Navigation Panel The following table describes the sub-menus. 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 the basic wireless settings of the MWR102. This page allows control over what devices are allowed to change Wireless Security settings.
Figure 5 Navigation Panel The following table describes the sub-menus. 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 the basic wireless settings of the MWR102. This page allows control over what devices are allowed to change Wireless Security settings.
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...router firmware. Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the travel router Statistics Shows packet counts for wired and wireless Ethernet connections. Set or change the Wi-Fi Protected Setup settings for the MWR102 Network Settings LAN Interface This screen allows you to configure the parameters for nearby routers ...and APs. Save/Reload Settings Password Save the current settings to scan the wireless network for your LAN settings while in Access...
...router firmware. Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the travel router Statistics Shows packet counts for wired and wireless Ethernet connections. Set or change the Wi-Fi Protected Setup settings for the MWR102 Network Settings LAN Interface This screen allows you to configure the parameters for nearby routers ...and APs. Save/Reload Settings Password Save the current settings to scan the wireless network for your LAN settings while in Access...
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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 a DSL modem you "bridge" your DSL...
... 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 a DSL modem you "bridge" your DSL...
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...pressing a button. This is configured in AP mode, it has to connect to set up an access point (AP) and wireless client (a notebook (B), in the MWR102's interface. When the MWR is the easier method. • PIN Configuration - This tutorial shows you an example of how ... can access the Internet through the access point wirelessly. This example uses the MWR102 as the AP and NWD210N as the wireless client which connects to do both. • Push Button Configuration (PBC) - Figure 7 Wireless Access Point mode 6.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS This section gives you how...
...pressing a button. This is configured in AP mode, it has to connect to set up an access point (AP) and wireless client (a notebook (B), in the MWR102's interface. When the MWR is the easier method. • PIN Configuration - This tutorial shows you an example of how ... can access the Internet through the access point wirelessly. This example uses the MWR102 as the AP and NWD210N as the wireless client which connects to do both. • Push Button Configuration (PBC) - Figure 7 Wireless Access Point mode 6.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS This section gives you how...
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...first one or the other. This may take up to two minutes. The MWR102 authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. 6.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) 1 Make sure that your MWR102 is turned on and that it is within two minutes of your computer. ...2 Make sure that you can use both the wireless client utility screen and the MWR102's WPS Station screen within two minutes. This may take up to two minutes. Note: It doesn't matter which button is ...
...first one or the other. This may take up to two minutes. The MWR102 authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. 6.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) 1 Make sure that your MWR102 is turned on and that it is within two minutes of your computer. ...2 Make sure that you can use both the wireless client utility screen and the MWR102's WPS Station screen within two minutes. This may take up to two minutes. Note: It doesn't matter which button is ...
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.... The instructions require that your notebook or computer's wireless adapter supports one of these standards. 32 The MWR102 supports IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n wireless clients. 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...
.... The instructions require that your notebook or computer's wireless adapter supports one of these standards. 32 The MWR102 supports IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n wireless clients. 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...
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Wireless adapters come with software sometimes called a "utility" that you 've installed the utility, open it. The utility displays a list of programs that . 3. Select WPA-PSK .... 2. If you cannot see your utility's icon on your utility in the list of APs within range, as shown in the following screen. Select the MWR102's SSID and click Connect. Figure 10 Security Settings 6. Check your settings and click Save to Start > Programs and click on how to...
Wireless adapters come with software sometimes called a "utility" that you 've installed the utility, open it. The utility displays a list of programs that . 3. Select WPA-PSK .... 2. If you cannot see your utility's icon on your utility in the list of APs within range, as shown in the following screen. Select the MWR102's SSID and click Connect. Figure 10 Security Settings 6. Check your settings and click Save to Start > Programs and click on how to...
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Figure 11 Confirm Save 7. If you have no connection, see the Troubleshooting section of this User's Guide. Figure 12 Link Status If your connection is successful, open your Internet browser and enter http://us.zyxel.com or the URL of your wireless connection is weak or you are able to access the web site, your wireless connection in the address bar. Check the status of any other web site in the screen below. If your wireless connection is successfully configured. 34
Figure 11 Confirm Save 7. If you have no connection, see the Troubleshooting section of this User's Guide. Figure 12 Link Status If your connection is successful, open your Internet browser and enter http://us.zyxel.com or the URL of your wireless connection is weak or you are able to access the web site, your wireless connection in the address bar. Check the status of any other web site in the screen below. If your wireless connection is successfully configured. 34