Mercusys MW301R User Manual

User Guide

300Mbps Wireless N Router

MW301R

REV1.0.0

1910080036

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CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in

which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power)

2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz(20dBm)

EU declaration of conformity

MERCUSYS hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and

other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU.

The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.mercusys.com/en/ce

RF Exposure Information

This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of

the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.

The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.

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нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами

України.

Safety Information

 Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.

 Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.

 Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.

 Do not use any other chargers than those recommended

This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic

equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to

 Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.

 Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

 Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original

packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot

guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use

this product with care and operate at your own risk.

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

Symbol Explanation

DC voltage

Indoor use only

RECYCLING

European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize

its impact on the environment.

User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to

the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.

CONTENTS

Conventions .............................................................................................................. 1

Chapter 1. Introduction ......................................................................................... 2

1.1 Product Overview ......................................................................................................... 2

1.2 Product Appearance ..................................................................................................... 2

1.2.1 The Front Panel ................................................................................................ 2

1.2.2 The Rear Panel ................................................................................................. 3

Chapter 2. Connecting the Router ....................................................................... 4

2.1 Position Your Router ..................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Connecting the Router .................................................................................................. 4

Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide ..................................................................... 5

Chapter 4. Basic Configuration ............................................................................ 8

4.1 Device Management ..................................................................................................... 8

4.2 Network ....................................................................................................................... 10

4.3 Wireless ...................................................................................................................... 12

Chapter 5. Advanced Configuration .................................................................. 13

5.1 Network ....................................................................................................................... 13

5.1.1 WAN Settings .................................................................................................. 13

5.1.2 LAN Settings ................................................................................................... 22

5.1.3 IPTV ................................................................................................................ 22

5.1.4 MAC Address Settings .................................................................................... 23

5.1.5 DHCP Server .................................................................................................. 24

5.1.6 IP & MAC Binding ........................................................................................... 26

5.2 Wireless ...................................................................................................................... 27

5.2.1 Host Network .................................................................................................. 27

5.2.2 Guest Network ................................................................................................ 28

5.2.3 WDS Bridging ................................................................................................. 29

5.3 Network Control .......................................................................................................... 31

5.3.1 Parental Controls ............................................................................................ 31

5.3.2 Access Control ................................................................................................ 32

5.4 Advanced Users ......................................................................................................... 35

5.4.1 Virtual Server .................................................................................................. 36

5.4.2 DMZ Server ..................................................................................................... 37

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5.4.3 UPnP Settings ................................................................................................. 37

5.4.4 Advanced Routing........................................................................................... 38

5.4.5 Dynamic DNS ................................................................................................. 39

5.5 System Tools ............................................................................................................... 40

5.5.1 Web Management ........................................................................................... 41

5.5.2 Time Settings .................................................................................................. 42

5.5.3 Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................... 43

5.5.4 Factory Default Restore .................................................................................. 44

5.5.5 Backup & Restore ........................................................................................... 44

5.5.6 Reboot ............................................................................................................. 45

5.5.7 Change Login Password ................................................................................. 46

5.5.8 Diagnostic Tools .............................................................................................. 46

5.5.9 System Log ..................................................................................................... 48

Appendix A: FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)................................................. 49

Appendix B: Configuring the PC ........................................................................... 51

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Conventions

The router or MW301R, or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for MW301R 300Mbps

Wireless N Router without any explanations.

Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may

differ from the actual situation.

You can set the parameters according to your demand.

More Info

Specifications and the latest software can be found at the product page at the official website

http://www.mercusys.com

The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the

router.

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when a device is connected to the

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Product Overview

The router integrates 3-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Powered by 2x2

MIMO technology, the router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need

of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking

performance.

1.2 Product Appearance

1.2.1 The Front Panel

The router’s LED is located on the front panel.

Status Indication

Off

On Power is on.

Flashing Quickly

Power is off.

Flashing quickly for 3 seconds WAN/LAN port.

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or Ethernet.

ower socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please

Wireless Antennas

To receive and transmit the wireless data.

1.2.2 The Rear Panel

The following items are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).

Items Description

LAN Ports These ports connect the router to the local devices.

WAN Port

POWER Socket

RESET Button Press and hold this button for more than 5 seconds to reset the router.

This port is where you will connect the router to the DSL/cable Modem,

The p use the power adapter provided with this router.

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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router

2.1 Position Your Router

 The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or

excessive heat.

 Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a

power source.

 Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a

tripping hazard.

 The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.

 Keep the router away from devices with strong electromagnetic reference, such as Bluetooth

devices, cordless phones and microwaves.

2.2 Connecting the Router

Follow the steps below to connect your router.

If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a

DSL/Cable/Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router’s Internet port, then

follow steps 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.

1. Turn off the modem and remove the backup battery if it has one.

2. Connect the modem to the Internet port on your router with an Ethernet cable.

3. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.

4. Turn on the router.

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NOTE:

Obtain an IP address

Configuring

Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your router using Quick Setup

Wizard within minutes.

Before configuring the router, you need to set up the TCP/IP Protocol to

automatically on your PC. For detailed instructions, please refer to Appendix B:

the PC.

1. To access the web management page, open a web browser and enter the default domain

name http://mwlogin.net

in the address field.

2. A login window will appear. Create a login password when prompted. Then click .

For subsequent login, use the password you have set.

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3. Select your Internet connection type and enter the corresponding parameters with the

information provided by your ISP and click

4. Customize the SSID (network name) and password or leave them as default. It is

recommended that you set a strong password using a combination of letters, numbers and

symbols. Then click

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5. Click

to complete the Quick Setup.

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Chapter 4. Basic Configuration

After your successful login, you will see the basic configuration page. The main menus are on the

left of the page. On the right you can configure the corresponding function.

There are three functions on the Basic page: Device Management, Network and Wireless. The

detailed explanations for each function are listed below.

4.1 Device Management

Choose Device Management, you can view and manage the connected or blocked devices on

the page.

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1. Connected Devices

 Device - Displays the name and IP address of the device. You can click to edit the

device name.

 Rate - Displays the current upstream and downstream speed of the device.

 Upstream/Downstream - You can click the button in the column to set the upstream or

downstream speed for the device.

 Block - Click

to remove the device from the list.

2. Blocked Devices

 Device - Displays the name and MAC address of the blocked device. You can click to

edit the device name.

 Allow - Click to remove the device from the list.

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4.2 Network

Choose Network, you can view and customize the basic internet settings on the page.

1. PPPoE

Select this type if you use DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) service and are provided with a username

and password by the ISP.

2. Static IP

Select this type if your ISP provides a static IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS

settings.

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3. Dynamic IP

Select this type if your ISP provides the DHCP service, and the router will automatically get IP

parameters from your ISP.

4. L2TP

Select this type if you connect to an L2TP VPN Server and are provided with a username,

password, and IP address/domain name of the server by the ISP.

5. PPTP

Select this type if you connect to a PPTP VPN Server and are provided with a username,

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password, and IP address/domain name of the server by the ISP.

4.3 Wireless

Choose Wireless, and you can change the SSID (network name) and password on the page.

 SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The default SSID is MERCUSYS_XXXX. This

field is case-sensitive.

 Password - Enter 8-63 characters using a combination of numbers, letters and symbols. The

security version is WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK, which supports AES encryption that provides a

good level of security. If you select No Security, the filed will be left blank.

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Chapter 5. Advanced Configuration

This chapter will show each web page's key functions and the configuration way.

5.1 Network

There are six submenus under the Network menu: WAN Settings, LAN Settings, IPTV, MAC

Address Settings, DHCP Server and IP & MAC Binding. Click any of them, and you can

configure the corresponding function.

5.1.1 WAN Settings

Go to Network

→WAN Settings, you can configure the IP parameters of the WAN.

1. PPPoE

Select this type if you use DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) service and are provided with a username

and password by the ISP.

 WAN Settings

 Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Conventions

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Product Overview

1.2 Product Appearance

1.2.1 The Front Panel

1.2.2 The Rear Panel

Chapter 2. Connecting the Router

2.1 Position Your Router

2.2 Connecting the Router

Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

Chapter 4. Basic Configuration

4.1 Device Management

4.2 Network

4.3 Wireless

Chapter 5. Advanced Configuration

5.1 Network

5.1.1 WAN Settings