Accton Technology MR3202A User Manual

MR3202A IEEE 802.11b/g Mini AP Router

User Guide

WA6102-ZZ

User Guide Guide

802.11b/g Mini AP Router

IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless Router

MR3202A E062007-EK-R01 149100038500E

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1

Package Checklist 1-1 Hardware Description 1-2

LED Indicators 1-3 Ethernet RJ-45 Ports 1-3 Power Socket 1-4 Reset Button 1-4 WPS SET Button 1-4

Chapter 2: Installation 2-1

Router Mode 2-1 Bridge Mode 2-2

Chapter 3: Network Planning 3-1

Internet Gateway Router 3-1 LAN Access Point 3-2 Wireless Client 3-2 Wireless Bridge 3-3

Chapter 4: Initial Configuration 4-1

Logging into the Web Interface 4-2 Using the Setup Wizard 4-4

Chapter 5: System Configuration 5-1

System 5-3

Settings 5-3 Password 5-4 Backup and Restore 5-5 DynDNS Settings 5-6 Syslog Settings 5-7 Firmware Upgrade 5-8

WAN 5-9

WAN Settings 5-9

LAN 5-11

LAN Settings 5-11

Contents

Wireless1 5-13

Wireless-VAP1 Settings 5-13 MAC Filter Settings 5-18

Wireless2 5-19

Wireless-VAP2 Settings 5-19 WMM Settings 5-20 QoS 5-21

QoS Settings 5-21

Advanced Settings 5-22 DMZ 5-24 Status 5-25

System 5-25

Interfaces 5-26

Events Log 5-27

DHCP Clients 5-28

PPPoE 5-28

Wireless Stations 5-29

About 5-29 Reboot 5-30

Appendix A: Troubleshooting A-1

Appendix B: Specifications B-1

Appendix C: License Information C-1

The GNU General Public License C-1

Glossary

Chapter 1: Introduction

The Mini AP Router is an IEEE 802.11b/g wireless gateway router that connects your Internet access device (cable or ADSL modem) to your PC or local area network, or to its own secure wireless network.

The Mini AP Router can be automatically configured with other Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) devices by simply pressing its WPS SET button. For more detailed configuration, the unit can also be set up through its easy-to-use web interface.

Package Checklist

The Mini AP Router package includes:

• Mini AP Router (MR3202A)

• RJ-45 Category 5 network cable

• AC power adapter

• Quick Installation Guide

• User Guide CD

Inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them again to repack the product in case there is a need to return it.

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Introduction

Hardware Description

Top Panel

WPS SET Button

Power

Socket

Ethernet WAN

RJ-45 Port

Ethernet LAN

RJ-45 Port

Antenna

Bottom Panel

Wall Mount Slots

Reset Button

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Hardware Description

LED Indicators

The

Mini AP Router

figure and table.

802.11b/g Link/ Activity

LAN Link/Activity

WAN Link/Activity

Power

LED Status Description

POWER On Green Indicates that the system is working normally.

WAN On/Flashing Green Indicates a valid link on the WAN Ethernet port. Flashing indicates

LAN On/Flashing Green Indicates a valid link on the LAN Ethernet port. Flashing indicates

WLAN On/Flashing Green Indicates the 802.11b/g radio is enabled. Flashing indicates

includes four status LED indicators, as described in the following

network activity.

Off The Ethernet port has no valid link.

network activity.

Off The Ethernet port has no valid link.

wireless network activity.

Off Indicates the 802.11b/g radio is disabled.

Ethernet RJ-45 Ports

The

Mini AP Router

• The RJ-45 LAN port is for connection to a PC or to a 10/100 Mbps.

• The RJ-45 WAN port is for connection to a DSL or cable modem, or to a LAN or other device that provides your Internet access.

Both ports auto-negotiate the operating speed to 10/100 Mbps, the mode to half/full duplex, and the pin signals to MDI/MDI-X. Automatic MDI/MDI-X support enables you to use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs, switches, or hubs.

has one RJ-45 LAN port and one RJ-45 WAN port.

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Introduction

Power Socket

The

Mini AP Router to the AC power adapter, and the power adapter is connected to a power source. The power adapter automatically adjusts to any voltage between 100-240 volts at 50 or 60 Hz. No voltage range settings are required.

does not have a power switch. It is powered on when connected

Reset Button

The Reset button can be used to restart the Mini AP Router or restore the factory default configuration. If you press the button for less than 5 seconds, the Router

will restart. If you press and hold down the button for 5 seconds or more, any configuration changes you may have made are removed and the restored to its factory default configuration.

Mini AP

Mini AP Router

WPS SET Button

Use the WPS SET button on the Mini AP Router to automatically connect multiple devices to the network. Within two minutes, press the physical or virtual button on wireless client devices to enable them to join the WLAN.

The WPS configuration process may be initiated on any device and there is no restriction to the order in which buttons are pressed.

Note: Any WPS-compatible devices could unintentionally join the WLAN if they are

within range during the two-minute set up period after the WPS SET button is pressed.

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Chapter 2: Installation

The Mini AP Router has two basic operating modes that can be set through the web management interface:

• Router Mode — Normal gateway mode that connects a wired LAN and wireless clients to an Internet access device, such as a cable or DSL modem. This is the factory set default mode.

• Bridge Mode — An access point mode that extends a wired LAN to wireless clients.

In addition to these basic operating modes, each wireless interface supports a WIreless Distribution System (WDS) link to another Mini AP Router, and a wireless client mode. These advanced configurations are not described in this section. See “Network Planning” on page 3-1 for more information.

In a basic configuration, how the Mini AP Router is connected depends on the operating mode. The following sections describe connections for basic Router Mode and Bridge Mode operation.

Router Mode

In its default Router Mode, the Mini AP Router forwards traffic between an Internet connected cable or ADSL modem, and wired or wireless PCs or notebooks. The basic connections are illustrated in the figure below.

Set up

wireless devices

Notebook PC

Connect

AC power adapter to power source

Internet

Connect

LAN port to PC

Cable/DSL Modem

Notebook PC

Connect

WAN port to Cable/DSL modem

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Installation

To connect the Mini AP Router in Router Mode for use as an Internet gateway, follow these steps:

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Mini AP Router’s WAN port to your Internet connected cable or ADSL modem.

2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Mini AP Router’s LAN port to your PC. Alternatively, you can connect to a workgroup switch to support multiple users. The Mini AP Router can support up to 253 wired or wireless users.

3. Power on the Mini AP Router by connecting the AC power adapter and plugging it into a power source.

When you power on the Mini AP Router, verify that the Power LED turns on and that the other LED indicators start functioning as described under “LED Indicators” on page 1-3.

4. Set up wireless devices by pressing the WPS Set button on the Mini AP Router or by using the web interface. See “Initial Configuration” on page 4-1 for more information on accessing the web interface.

Caution: Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with the Mini AP Router. Otherwise, the

product may be damaged.

Bridge Mode

In Bridge Mode, the Mini AP Router operates as a wireless access point, extending a local wired network to associated wireless clients (PCs or notebooks with wireless capability). From any nearby location, you can then make a wireless connection to the Mini AP Router and access the wired network resources, including local servers and the Internet.

In Bridge Mode, the Mini AP Router does not support gateway functions on its WAN port. Both the LAN port and the WAN ports can be connected to a local Ethernet LAN.

Note: Bridge Mode is not the factory default mode and must be manually set using the

web management interface.

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Set up wireless devices

Notebook PC

Bridge Mode

Connect

AC power adapter to power source

LAN Switch

Desktop PCs

To connect the Mini AP Router for use as an access point, follow these steps:

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Mini AP Router’s LAN or WAN port to your local network switch.

2. Power on the Mini AP Router by connecting the AC power adapter and plugging it into a power source.

When you power on the Mini AP Router, verify that the Power LED turns on and that the other LED indicators start functioning as described under “LED Indicators” on page 1-3.

3. Set up wireless devices by pressing the WPS Set button on the Mini AP Router or by using the web interface. See “Initial Configuration” on page 4-1 for more information on accessing the web interface.

Caution: Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with the Mini AP Router. Otherwise, the

product may be damaged.

Connect LAN and WAN

ports to Ethernet LAN switch or PCs

Server

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Chapter 3: Network Planning

The Mini AP Router is designed to be very flexible in its deployment options. It can be used as an Internet gateway for a small network, or as an access point to extend an existing wired network to support wireless users. It also supports use as a wireless client to connect to another wireless network, or a wireless bridge to connect two wired LANs.

This chapter explains some of the basic features of the Mini AP Router and shows some network topology examples in which the device is implemented.

Internet Gateway Router

The Mini AP Router can connect directly to a cable or DSL modem to provide an Internet connection for multiple users through a single service provider account. Users connect to the Mini AP Router either through a wired connection to the LAN port, or though the device’s own wireless network. The Mini AP Router functions as an Internet gateway when set to Router Mode.

An Internet gateway employs serveral functions that essentially creates two separate Internet Protocol (IP) subnetworks; a private internal network with wired and wireless users and a public external network that connects to the Internet. Network traffic is forwarded, or routed, between the two subnetworks.

Internet Service Provider

Cable/DSL

Modem

WAN (IPassigned from ISP)

LAN (IP: 192.168.1.x)

LAN Switch

Mini APRouter

Desktop PC

(IP: 192.168.1.x)

Notebook PC

(IP: 192.168.1.x)

Server

(IP: 192.168.1.x)

The private local network, connected to the LAN port or wireless interface, provides a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server for allocating IP addresses to local PCs and wireless clients, and Network Address Translation (NAT) for mapping the multiple "internal" IP addresses to one "external" IP address.

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Network Planning

The public external network, connected to the WAN port, supports DHCP client and Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) for connection to an Internet service provider (ISP) through a cable or DSL modem:

LAN Access Point

The Mini AP Router can provide an access point service for an existing wired LAN, creating a wireless extension to the local network. The Mini AP Router functions as purely an access point when set to Bridge Mode. When used in this mode, there are no gateway functions between the WAN port and the LAN and wireless interface.

A Wi-Fi wireless network is defined by its Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. Wireless clients that want to connect to a network must set their SSID to the same SSID of the network service. The Mini AP Router supports two separate wireless interfaces, that is two SSIDs or Virtual Access Points (VAPs). The two VAP interfaces can be configured separately to support different security settings or other wireless functions.

Server (IP: 192.168.1.x)

Desktop PC

(IP: 192.168.1.x)

LAN Switch

Notebook PC

(IP: 192.168.1.x)

Mini APRouter

SSID 1

(public)

Notebook PC

(IP: 192.168.1.x)

SSID 2

(private)

Wireless Client

The Mini AP Router can operate as a wireless client on one VAP interface, which enables a connection to another wireless network.

The wireless client option requires the unit to be set to Router Mode. When the wireless client option is enabled, the client VAP interface functions as the external gateway interface instead of the WAN port. The other VAP interface, LAN port, and WAN port all function as the local network within the same IP subnet.

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Access Point

(SSID: External)

Wireless Bridge

Wireless Client

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

LAN/WAN Port

(IP: 192.168.1.x)

LAN Switch

Mini APRouter

Desktop PC

(IP: 192.168.1.x)

Notebook PC

(IP: 192.168.1.x)

Server

(IP: 192.168.1.x)

Wireless Bridge

The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a WIreless Distribution System (WDS) for bridge connections between access points. The Mini AP Router can use WDS to forward traffic on links between units.

A single WDS bridge link can be specified for each VAP interface. One end of a link must be configured as the “WDS Parent” and the other as the “WDS Child.” A VAP interface can be configured as a WDS Parent when the Mini AP Router is set to either Router Mode or Bridge Mode, but to be configured to WDS child the unit must be set to Bridge Mode.

Internet Service Provider

Cable/DSL

Modem

WAN

(IP from ISP)

LAN

(IP: 192.168.1.x)

WDS Parent

LAN Switch

WDS Link

Mini AP Router (Router Mode)

Desktop PC

(IP: 192.168.1.x)

WDS Child

Mini AP Router

(Bridge Mode)

Server

(IP: 192.168.1.x)

Desktop PC

(IP: 192.168.1.x)

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Network Planning

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Chapter 4: Initial Configuration

The Mini AP Router offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC directly attached to the unit can access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or above).

The initial configuration steps can be made through the web browser interface using the Setup Wizard. It is recommended to make the initial changes by connecting a PC directly to the Mini AP Router before installing it in its intended location. The Mini AP Router has a default IP address of 192.168.1.1 and a subnet mask of

255.255.255.0. If your PC is set to "Obtain an IP address automatically" (that is, set

as a DHCP client), you can connect immediately to the web interface. Otherwise, you must set your PC IP address to be on the same subnet as the Mini AP Router (that is, the PC and Mini AP Router addresses must both start 192.168.1.x).

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Initial Configuration

Logging into the Web Interface

In the web browser’s address bar, type the default IP address: http://192.168.1.1. The web browser displays the home page.

It is strongly recommended that you first set a password for web access. If a

password is not configured, the management interface is not protected and your netowrk security may be compromised.

1. Launch the Advanced Setup – Click “Start with Advanced Setup.”

To set up the password, follow these steps:

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Figure 4-1. Home Page

Logging into the Web Interface

2. Set the Password – Enter the new password and confirm it. Click the Set

button.

Figure 4-2. Password Setup

3. Login Page – When you next access the web interface, enter the default user

name "root" and the password you have set, then click OK.

Figure 4-3. Login Page

4. Return to the Home Page – From the home page, click Start with Setup

Wizard and follow the simple steps to set up the Mini AP Router.

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Initial Configuration

Using the Setup Wizard

There are only a few basic steps you need to set up the Mini AP Router and provide a connection for network access for other wireless stations.

The Setup Wizard takes you through configuration procedures for the general network settings, such as IP configuration, wireless network name (Service Set Identifier), and wireless security. Follow these steps:

1. Launch the Setup Wizard – Click “Start with Setup Wizard” on the home page.

2. WAN Configuration – There are three basic methods for configuring the

access point’s WAN port IP address.

Figure 4-4. Setup Wizard - WAN Configuration

The displayed items on this page can be described as follows:

• DHCP – Enables the Mini AP Router to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server normally operated by the Internet Service Provider (ISP).

- WAN IP Address: The IP address of the Mini AP Router. Valid IP addresses

consist of four decimal numbers, 0 to 255, separated by periods.

- Subnet Mask: The mask that identifies the host address bits used for routing to

specific subnets.

- MAC Address: This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address on

the WAN interface to prevent troubles with operators that restrains connection from different MAC addresses. Enter the MAC address and click Clone MAC address of PC.

- Host Name: Set the Host Name.

• Static IP – Select configuration for a fixed IP address xDSL Internet connection.

- WAN IP Address: The IP address of the Mini AP Router. Valid IP addresses

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Using the Setup Wizard

consist of four decimal numbers, 0 to 255, separated by periods.

- Subnet Mask: The mask that identifies the host address bits used for routing to specific subnets.

- Default Gateway – The IP address of the gateway router that is used if the requested destination address is not on the local subnet.

- WAN DNS Server – The IP address of a Domain Name Server. A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses.

• PPPoE – Enable the Mini AP Router IP address to be assigned automatically from an Internet service provider (ISP) through an ADSL modem using PPPoE.

- Reconnect Policy: Select a procedure for the reconnect policy.

- Reconnect Timeout: The number of seconds before the next reconnect

attempt. (valid range:0-600 seconds)

- Username: If your ISP has provided you with a PPPoE user name, enter it in the

corresponding text box.

- Password: If your ISP has provided you with a PPPoE password, enter it in the

corresponding text box.

- MTU: Set the size of Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) for the largest packet

that the network protocol can transmit.

3. LAN Configuration – Configures the Mini AP Router's IP address and sets the

DHCP server parameters for assigning IP addresses to wireless and LAN clients:

Figure 4-5. Setup Wizard - LAN Configuration

The displayed items on this page can be described as follows:

• IP Settings — Set the IP address configuration of the Mini AP Router.

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Initial Configuration

- LAN IP Address – Valid IP addresses consist of four decimal numbers, 0 to 255, separated by periods.The default setting is 192.168.1.1.

- Netmask – Indicate the local subnet mask is fixed as 255.255.255.0.

- Default Gateway – Normally, for wireless clients and stations in the attached LAN, the gateway address is the same as the LAN IP address. For a larger LAN with stations located on other subnets, type the IP address of the default gateway router in the text field provided.

• DHCP Service for LAN — Set the DHCP service configuration of the Mini AP Router.

- DHCP Service – Enable the DHCP server.

- DHCP Start – Specify the start IP address of a range that the DHCP server can

allocate to DHCP clients. Note that the address pool range is always in the same subnet as the unit’s IP setting.

- Max Client Q’ty – Specify the maximum number of IP addresses to allocate to

clients.

- DHCP Lease Time (Minutes) – Select a time limit for the use of an IP address

from the IP pool. When the time limit expires, the client has to request a new IP address.

4. Wireless-VAP1 Configuration — Sets the wireless Service Set Identifier

(SSID) and wireless security encryption key for the VAP1 wireless network.

Figure 4-6. Setup Wizard - Wireless-VAP1 Settings (AP+WDS Parent Mode)

The displayed items on this page can be described as follows:

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