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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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... connection, as well as secures your private network. It is a mobile wireless router with Wireless B/G data rates of up to 150 Mbps, and IEEE 802.11b/g with 1T1R MIMO technology. The MWR102 supports advanced security encryption: WPA, WPA2, open shared key, and pair-...security. 1 Getting to Know Your MWR102 1.1 Overview The MWR102 is also backward compatable with each other and access the Internet. • Wireless. It complies with IEEE 802.11n standards, with Wireless N data rates of 54 Mbps. Wireless clients can create the following networks using the MWR102: • Wired.
... connection, as well as secures your private network. It is a mobile wireless router with Wireless B/G data rates of up to 150 Mbps, and IEEE 802.11b/g with 1T1R MIMO technology. The MWR102 supports advanced security encryption: WPA, WPA2, open shared key, and pair-...security. 1 Getting to Know Your MWR102 1.1 Overview The MWR102 is also backward compatable with each other and access the Internet. • Wireless. It complies with IEEE 802.11n standards, with Wireless N data rates of 54 Mbps. Wireless clients can create the following networks using the MWR102: • Wired.
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...off System reboot WPS connecting System stable The wireless function is enabled. Sending or receiving data over corresponding port. 15 On Flashing There are devices linked to its factory default settings. Use a password that's not easy to manage the MWR102 more secure and to guess and that consists... of different types of the Wireless Router Table 1 Front Panel LEDs Name PWR WPS WLAN WAN / LAN Status...
...off System reboot WPS connecting System stable The wireless function is enabled. Sending or receiving data over corresponding port. 15 On Flashing There are devices linked to its factory default settings. Use a password that's not easy to manage the MWR102 more secure and to guess and that consists... of different types of the Wireless Router Table 1 Front Panel LEDs Name PWR WPS WLAN WAN / LAN Status...
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... router, and plug the other Ethernet network devices. WAN: This WAN port is where you will be ready for further use. 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 Click this... the system to malfunction! The system will then reboot, and approximately 60 seconds later will fail. Warning: Incomplete factory setting recovery procedure will cause the Wireless Router to factory defaults.
... router, and plug the other Ethernet network devices. WAN: This WAN port is where you will be ready for further use. 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 Click this... the system to malfunction! The system will then reboot, and approximately 60 seconds later will fail. Warning: Incomplete factory setting recovery procedure will cause the Wireless Router to factory defaults.
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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. This is the default device mode of the MWR102, which can act as a: • Router. 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. Use this mode. 19 Go to AP view the Status screen in this mode to connect the local network 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. This is the default device mode of the MWR102, which can act as a: • Router. 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. Use this mode. 19 Go to AP view the Status screen in this mode to connect the local network to the operating mode of the MWR102.
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.... 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 through the setup of the MWR102 Advanced Settings Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings Security Use this screen to change the Wi-Fi Protected Setup settings...
.... 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 through the setup of the MWR102 Advanced Settings Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings Security Use this screen to change the Wi-Fi Protected Setup settings...
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5 Access Point Mode 5.1 Overview Use your MWR102 as the web address in your web browser. 23 In this mode your MWR102 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in Access Point mode, do the following: 1 Connect your computer to show your computer in the dialog box. Type "cmd" in ... Mode Log in to the Web-Based Management Interface 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 ...
5 Access Point Mode 5.1 Overview Use your MWR102 as the web address in your web browser. 23 In this mode your MWR102 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in Access Point mode, do the following: 1 Connect your computer to show your computer in the dialog box. Type "cmd" in ... Mode Log in to the Web-Based Management Interface 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 ...
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...: Router Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION System Information Uptime 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 set - Firmware Version This is currently using over Wireless LAN. 24 You may select one type of the firmware was released...
...: Router Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION System Information Uptime 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 set - Firmware Version This is currently using over Wireless LAN. 24 You may select one type of the firmware was released...
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... MAC Address This shows the level of the wireless device. The following screen and table show the features you may select "Enabled" to divert the IP Address automatically or select "Disabled" to the MWR102 by your MWR102 5.3.1 Navigation Panel Use the menu in the WAN and LAN IP.... This displays the MAC address of wireless security the MWR102 is currently using. This is on. This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - Click ...
... MAC Address This shows the level of the wireless device. The following screen and table show the features you may select "Enabled" to divert the IP Address automatically or select "Disabled" to the MWR102 by your MWR102 5.3.1 Navigation Panel Use the menu in the WAN and LAN IP.... This displays the MAC address of wireless security the MWR102 is currently using. This is on. This shows the LAN port's DHCP role - Click ...
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Wireless Basic Settings Use this screen to change Wireless Security settings. This page allows control over what devices are allowed to change the basic wireless settings of the MWR102. Figure 5 Navigation Panel The following table describes the sub-menus. 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 access the 26
Wireless Basic Settings Use this screen to change Wireless Security settings. This page allows control over what devices are allowed to change the basic wireless settings of the MWR102. Figure 5 Navigation Panel The following table describes the sub-menus. 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 access the 26
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...Log Set remote log server parameters and view the system log. WPS This screen allows you to configure your Local Area Network. Logout 5.4 LAN Screen Use this section to configure the parameters for your LAN settings while in Access Point mode. Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the travel router ADMINISTRATOR user name and... password. Site Survey router. 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...
...Log Set remote log server parameters and view the system log. WPS This screen allows you to configure your Local Area Network. Logout 5.4 LAN Screen Use this section to configure the parameters for your LAN settings while in Access Point mode. Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the travel router ADMINISTRATOR user name and... password. Site Survey router. 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...
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...sit from 2 to 3 minutes and then reconnect the battery and power to the cable modem. • If the router is set with the MWR102. 1) Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and ask them to help you "bridge" your DSL modem. 2) Find out from a DSL modem...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...
...sit from 2 to 3 minutes and then reconnect the battery and power to the cable modem. • If the router is set with the MWR102. 1) Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and ask them to help you "bridge" your DSL modem. 2) Find out from a DSL modem...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...
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... with broadband connection). 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) - Local computer(s) can access the Internet through the access point wirelessly. When the MWR is configured in the MWR102's interface. 6.2 Connecting to Internet from the broadband gateway, then gain...
... with broadband connection). 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) - Local computer(s) can access the Internet through the access point wirelessly. When the MWR is configured in the MWR102's interface. 6.2 Connecting to Internet from the broadband gateway, then gain...
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... PIN method to get a PIN number. 2 Enter the PIN number to communicate with the MWR102 securely. 31 Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the MWR102 securely. 6.3.2 PIN Configuration When you use the PIN configuration method, you need to two minutes. This may take up to...the first one or the other. 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 two minutes. Note: Your MWR102 has a WPS button located on its bottom panel, as ...
... PIN method to get a PIN number. 2 Enter the PIN number to communicate with the MWR102 securely. 31 Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the MWR102 securely. 6.3.2 PIN Configuration When you use the PIN configuration method, you need to two minutes. This may take up to...the first one or the other. 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 two minutes. Note: Your MWR102 has a WPS button located on its bottom panel, as ...
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...MWR102 supports IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n wireless clients. The screens may vary for the wireless client. Make sure that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start Guide) and you are logged into the Web-Based Management Interface through your LAN connection. 1 Open the Wireless... or computer's wireless adapter supports one of these standards. 32 The instructions require that your desired key, then click the Apply Changes button. Figure 8 Tutorial: Wireless > Security 6.5 Configure Your Notebook Note: We use the ZyXEL M-302 wireless adapter utility screens...
...MWR102 supports IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n wireless clients. The screens may vary for the wireless client. Make sure that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start Guide) and you are logged into the Web-Based Management Interface through your LAN connection. 1 Open the Wireless... or computer's wireless adapter supports one of these standards. 32 The instructions require that your desired key, then click the Apply Changes button. Figure 8 Tutorial: Wireless > Security 6.5 Configure Your Notebook Note: We use the ZyXEL M-302 wireless adapter utility screens...
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... SSID and select the channel width. • Use the Advanced Settings screen to set RF output power and set the RTS Threshold. • Use the Security screen to set encryption type and passphrase. • Use the Access Control screen to whitelist and blacklist devices on your MWR102. Security stops unauthorized devices from using the wireless network.
... SSID and select the channel width. • Use the Advanced Settings screen to set RF output power and set the RTS Threshold. • Use the Security screen to set encryption type and passphrase. • Use the Access Control screen to whitelist and blacklist devices on your MWR102. Security stops unauthorized devices from using the wireless network.
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... to protect the information that is sent in which wireless clients are ways for unauthorized devices to use wireless networks. Furthermore, there are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F. 37 Then, they can use the wireless network. 7.3.1.3 Encryption Wireless networks can hide the SSID instead, in the wireless network. If you do not know the secret code, you cannot understand the message...
... to protect the information that is sent in which wireless clients are ways for unauthorized devices to use wireless networks. Furthermore, there are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F. 37 Then, they can use the wireless network. 7.3.1.3 Encryption Wireless networks can hide the SSID instead, in the wireless network. If you do not know the secret code, you cannot understand the message...
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...It is still possible for Each Type of encryption use WPA-Personal/Enterprise or stronger encryption. IEEE 802.1x and WEP encryption are better than none at all, but it is recommended that every wireless client in the wireless network supports. WPS allows you to quickly set...WPA-Enterprise WPA2-Personal (AES) WPA2-Enterprise Usually, you should set up the strongest encryption that wireless networks use a key to protect the information in the devices. Every wireless client in the wireless network. The longer the key, the stronger the encryption. Table 6 Types of Encryption for ...
...It is still possible for Each Type of encryption use WPA-Personal/Enterprise or stronger encryption. IEEE 802.1x and WEP encryption are better than none at all, but it is recommended that every wireless client in the wireless network supports. WPS allows you to quickly set...WPA-Enterprise WPA2-Personal (AES) WPA2-Enterprise Usually, you should set up the strongest encryption that wireless networks use a key to protect the information in the devices. Every wireless client in the wireless network. The longer the key, the stronger the encryption. Table 6 Types of Encryption for ...
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... enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the channel. Table 7 Wireless > Basic Settings LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Basic Settings 39 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 open. 7.4 General Wireless LAN Screen Use this...
... enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the channel. Table 7 Wireless > Basic Settings LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Basic Settings 39 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 open. 7.4 General Wireless LAN Screen Use this...
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... or Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). Appendix D Appendix D Wireless LANs Wireless LAN Topologies This section discusses ad-hoc and infrastructure wireless LAN topologies. Figure 74 Peer-to form an Ad-hoc wireless LAN. Any time two or more wireless adapters are within range of each other, they can set up... an independent network, which is an independent (Ad-hoc) WLAN that connects a set of notebook computers using wireless adapters to -Peer Communication in an...
... or Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). Appendix D Appendix D Wireless LANs Wireless LAN Topologies This section discusses ad-hoc and infrastructure wireless LAN topologies. Figure 74 Peer-to form an Ad-hoc wireless LAN. Any time two or more wireless adapters are within range of each other, they can set up... an independent network, which is an independent (Ad-hoc) WLAN that connects a set of notebook computers using wireless adapters to -Peer Communication in an...