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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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...and saves power. 1.2 Applications You can share files, printers, or play network games all 11/54 Mbps wireless (802.11b/g) products. Wireless clients can connect to the MWR102 to share one broadband connection, as well as secures your private network. It complies with IEEE 802.11n ...device via the Ethernet port of 54 Mbps. You can communicate with each other and access the Internet. • Wireless. LAN users can create the following networks using the MWR102: • Wired. The router allows multiple users to access network resources. • Land line WAN. 1 Getting...
...and saves power. 1.2 Applications You can share files, printers, or play network games all 11/54 Mbps wireless (802.11b/g) products. Wireless clients can connect to the MWR102 to share one broadband connection, as well as secures your private network. It complies with IEEE 802.11n ...device via the Ethernet port of 54 Mbps. You can communicate with each other and access the Internet. • Wireless. LAN users can create the following networks using the MWR102: • Wired. The router allows multiple users to access network resources. • Land line WAN. 1 Getting...
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... green Dark Off Flashing Flashing fast Off Power on Power off . You could simply restore your password, you will have to manage the MWR102 more secure and to totally re-configure the MWR102. The wireless function is disabled. There is dropping off System reboot WPS connecting System stable The... wireless function is enabled. 1.3 Good Habits for Managing the MWR102 Do the following things regularly to make sure you know how to the corresponding port or the connection is no data transmitted or ...
... green Dark Off Flashing Flashing fast Off Power on Power off . You could simply restore your password, you will have to manage the MWR102 more secure and to totally re-configure the MWR102. The wireless function is disabled. There is dropping off System reboot WPS connecting System stable The... wireless function is enabled. 1.3 Good Habits for Managing the MWR102 Do the following things regularly to make sure you know how to the corresponding port or the connection is no data transmitted or ...
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... to power the system. WPS/Reset Button: Located on the underside of the device. 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 further use. Click this situation, do not try to ...
... to power the system. WPS/Reset Button: Located on the underside of the device. 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 further use. Click this situation, do not try to ...
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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. 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 MWR102 wirelessly.
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. 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 MWR102 wirelessly.
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...Control WPS This page allows control over what devices are allowed to change Wireless Security settings. Management 21 This screen allows you to change the Wi-Fi Protected Setup settings for the MWR102 Network Settings LAN Interface This screen allows you to deny access to configure... Network. 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 settings. WAN Interface This screen allows you through the setup of the...
...Control WPS This page allows control over what devices are allowed to change Wireless Security settings. Management 21 This screen allows you to change the Wi-Fi Protected Setup settings for the MWR102 Network Settings LAN Interface This screen allows you to deny access to configure... Network. 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 settings. WAN Interface This screen allows you through the setup of the...
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Log Set remote log server parameters and view the system log. Logout 22 Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the travel router Statistics Shows packet counts for wired and wireless Ethernet connections. Save/Reload Settings Password Save the current settings to a backup file, or reload the setting from a previously saved file. Status Shows the current status and basic settings of the travel router firmware. Set or change the travel router ADMINISTRATOR user name and password.
Log Set remote log server parameters and view the system log. Logout 22 Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the travel router Statistics Shows packet counts for wired and wireless Ethernet connections. Save/Reload Settings Password Save the current settings to a backup file, or reload the setting from a previously saved file. Status Shows the current status and basic settings of the travel router firmware. Set or change the travel router ADMINISTRATOR user name and password.
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...web browser. 23 In this case, your computer must have a router or gateway on your MWR102 to AP Mode 1 Flip the switch on your computer's IP address. 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 show your computer in ...
...web browser. 23 In this case, your computer must have a router or gateway on your MWR102 to AP Mode 1 Flip the switch on your computer's IP address. 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 show your computer in ...
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Firmware Version This is set - SSID (Name) Shows the current name of your wireless network. 5.3 AP Mode Status Screen Click Management > Status to which the MWR102 is current firmware version. AP Mode. You may select one type of network band from the dropdown menu. ...Status Screen: Router Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION System Information Uptime This 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 ...
Firmware Version This is set - SSID (Name) Shows the current name of your wireless network. 5.3 AP Mode Status Screen Click Management > Status to which the MWR102 is current firmware version. AP Mode. You may select one type of network band from the dropdown menu. ...Status Screen: Router Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION System Information Uptime This 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 ...
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...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. The following screen and table show the features you may select "Enabled" to divert the IP Address automatically or select "...it. This displays the MAC address of wireless security the MWR102 is currently using. This is on. Shows what subnet mask the MWR102 is the MAC address 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 ...
...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. The following screen and table show the features you may select "Enabled" to divert the IP Address automatically or select "...it. This displays the MAC address of wireless security the MWR102 is currently using. This is on. Shows what subnet mask the MWR102 is the MAC address 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 ...
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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. Wireless Basic Settings Use this screen to change Wireless Security settings. 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
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. Wireless Basic Settings Use this screen to change Wireless Security settings. 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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... current status and basic settings of 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 change the travel router ADMINISTRATOR user name and password. WPS This screen ... router. Log Set remote log server parameters and view the system log. Logout 5.4 LAN Screen Use this section to scan the wireless network for wired and wireless Ethernet connections. Click Network Settings > LAN Interface to a backup file, or reload the setting from a previously saved file. This...
... current status and basic settings of 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 change the travel router ADMINISTRATOR user name and password. WPS This screen ... router. Log Set remote log server parameters and view the system log. Logout 5.4 LAN Screen Use this section to scan the wireless network for wired and wireless Ethernet connections. Click Network Settings > LAN Interface to a backup file, or reload the setting from a previously saved file. This...
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...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 ...and enter your PPPoE "Username and Password." 6.1.2 Cable Modem • Connect the cable modem to the Internet. 29 Depending on your MWR102 on Network Settings > WAN Interface, for your cable modem. Unplug the power to your Internet connection. 3) Once the DSL modem has...
...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 ...and enter your PPPoE "Username and Password." 6.1.2 Cable Modem • Connect the cable modem to the Internet. 29 Depending on your MWR102 on Network Settings > WAN Interface, for your cable modem. Unplug the power to your Internet connection. 3) Once the DSL modem has...
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.... 30 When the MWR is the easier method. • PIN Configuration - This example uses the MWR102 as the AP and NWD210N as the wireless client which connects to a notebook. create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a button. Note: The wireless client must be a WPS-aware device (for creating a secure connection. 6.2 Connecting to Internet from...
.... 30 When the MWR is the easier method. • PIN Configuration - This example uses the MWR102 as the AP and NWD210N as the wireless client which connects to a notebook. create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a button. Note: The wireless client must be a WPS-aware device (for creating a secure connection. 6.2 Connecting to Internet from...
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... Interface and press the Start PBC button in your notebook. 3 In the wireless client utility, find the WPS settings. The MWR102 authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. Note: It doesn't matter which button is pressed first. This may...have exactly the same function; Both buttons have installed the wireless client (this example uses the NWD210N) driver and utility in the Wireless > WPS screen. you can use both the wireless client utility screen and the MWR102's WPS Station screen within two minutes. Go to the ...
... Interface and press the Start PBC button in your notebook. 3 In the wireless client utility, find the WPS settings. The MWR102 authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. Note: It doesn't matter which button is pressed first. This may...have exactly the same function; Both buttons have installed the wireless client (this example uses the NWD210N) driver and utility in the Wireless > WPS screen. you can use both the wireless client utility screen and the MWR102's WPS Station screen within two minutes. Go to the ...
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...on your desired key, then click the Apply Changes button. The screens may vary for the wireless client. The instructions require that your notebook or computer's wireless adapter supports one of these standards. 32 Make sure that your hardware is connected (see the... a Pre-Shared Key format. (Passphrase or Hex) 3 Enter your MWR102. 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.
...on your desired key, then click the Apply Changes button. The screens may vary for the wireless client. The instructions require that your notebook or computer's wireless adapter supports one of these standards. 32 Make sure that your hardware is connected (see the... a Pre-Shared Key format. (Passphrase or Hex) 3 Enter your MWR102. 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.
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... to do that you 've installed the utility, open it. After you install on your settings and click Save to a Wireless Network 5. Figure 9 Connecting a Wireless Client to continue. 33 Figure 10 Security Settings 6. The utility displays a list of programs that appears. Click Next. Select ...WPA-PSK and type the security key in the example screen below. 4. Select the MWR102's SSID and click Connect. Check your computer. Wireless adapters come with software sometimes called a "utility" that . 3. The Confirm Save window appears. 2.
... to do that you 've installed the utility, open it. After you install on your settings and click Save to a Wireless Network 5. Figure 9 Connecting a Wireless Client to continue. 33 Figure 10 Security Settings 6. The utility displays a list of programs that appears. Click Next. Select ...WPA-PSK and type the security key in the example screen below. 4. Select the MWR102's SSID and click Connect. Check your computer. Wireless adapters come with software sometimes called a "utility" that . 3. The Confirm Save window appears. 2.
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Figure 12 Link Status If your connection is successful, open your Internet browser and enter http://us.zyxel.com or the URL of any other web site in the screen below. Figure 11 Confirm Save 7. Check the status of this User's Guide. If your wireless connection in the address bar. If you are able to access the web site, your wireless connection is weak or you have no connection, see the Troubleshooting section of your wireless connection is successfully configured. 34
Figure 12 Link Status If your connection is successful, open your Internet browser and enter http://us.zyxel.com or the URL of any other web site in the screen below. Figure 11 Confirm Save 7. Check the status of this User's Guide. If your wireless connection in the address bar. If you are able to access the web site, your wireless connection is weak or you have no connection, see the Troubleshooting section of your wireless connection is successfully configured. 34