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ferring date with speed of 54Mbps , also conforms to IEEE802.11B Standard. MC-418A satisfy enterprise with
tworks, such as support or prohibit SSID broadcast, not allow AP to broadcast SSID network name for SSID
to share one PC’s WAN Cable and one Internet account by ISP. MC-418A allow varies ways to internet, such as
ADSL, Cable Modem, dial up automatically, easy to configure. MC-418A combines 4 port Ethernet Switch to
First, please read the installation guide in chapter 4, note some points when install. Second, Pls read chapter
4. Do not exposure Router under Sunshine, to avoid heat.

Package contents of Wireless Router as follows:
This Wireless Router is a highly integrated Wireless Router with many functions such as Gateway, Switch, DHCP
Support 802.11g high-speed data rate up to 54Mbps for 802.11g(draft) and 11Mbps for 802.11b
with wide range coverage.
With providing Internet application this Router can allow more than one
waysxDSLCable ModemLAN/ Leased Line and so on.
It has 4 Network 10/100M switch ports port support MDI/MDIX automatic identifica-
tion function, Switch port can connect to other switches, so that can support over hundred computers to go
to Internet at the same time.
Users can optionally choose automatic disconnection
All of the networked computers can retrieve TCP/IP settings automatically from this
Authorize user to manage and configure PC in LAN in most by binding MAC ad-
Web Server. The user interface is clear and usage is easy. By this interface users can also update software to en-
Different administration can be setup for different users.

Allow other users from Internet access WWW, FTP server or other servers in LAN.
Users can randomly refuse or allow data from Internet
Allow one computer to be totally open to Internet to make sure special application.
Users can totally manage office or home network wherever they are.
By this function users can set up their own web station.
Supports VPN Pass-through PPTP dialogue and also supports users to configure
VPN Server and Client in LAN.�
TCP/IP, NAT, DHCP, UDP, FTP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP,HTTP,DNS, IPSec/VPN Pass-through…
WAN port static/dynamic IP flexible
Time control on access to internet

Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
If the specification and functions of Router have been changed, it will not be informed. The users please
4.1.1. Firstly please confirm your computer OS (Windows 95,98,NT, ME, 2000, XP, Linux, Mac) and Web browser
4.1.2. Make sure there is LAN Card which has been correctly installed in your computer.
4.1.3. If you are xDSL user, please remember your user ID and password.
4.1.4. If you connect Internet by LAN or WAN, please get the following information from your network admin-
your installation software and uninstall your ADSL PPPoE dial-up software by Start->control panel->Add or
4.2.1. Setup WAN connection: connect broadband cable (xDSL, Cable Modem or LAN/ Leased cable) with WAN
4.2.2. Setup LAN connection: connect your computer LAN card’s port or your switch UPLINK port with one LAN
4.2.3. Turn on the power: connect and the power supply, turn on it. Then Router comes to self-detect state.

Antenna provide wireless LAN functionality and ensure optimal signal strength
Antenna provide wireless LAN functionality and ensure optimal signal strength

tion of Router before installation. Users must connect with Router again after configure computer’s local ne-
twork. Please make sure your computer setting is as follows, Otherwise Router can not be correctly connected
The default configuration of Router is:

“Obtain an IP address automatically”
“Obtain DNS server address au-
in Pop-up Command window.
(11) Please make sure your IP is the same with below. If same then your configuration is successful, or please
The IP address is between

then the connection between
your computer and Router is completed.

“local area connection”->“properties”-> “Internet protocol

in the pop-up command window.
The IP address is between

then the connection between
your computer and IP router is completed.
) button in Internet Explorer’s toolbar.
Internet Explorer’s address bar.
You may see the following login web page. Click “Login” button and make relative configuration. Check “WAN

You can login directly without account & password confirmation because there is no account information re-
ROUTER current connection type, Dynamic IP is default value.
Router current connection Status
ROUTER WAN current IP address
IP address of the computer which connects to ROUTER.
This connection way is suitable for virtual dial-up Internet connection.
provided by your Internet service provider.

You may see the popup window.
, the configuration is correct.
the configuration is incorrect.
button and check your ID& password.
keeps unchanged, check whether your service type is correct.

you can enter WAN status web page; or click
is shows Router WAN port MAC Address.
is manual connection button. By clicking it the system can be connected to Internet again.
to save current configuration.

the router automatically disconnects from Internet after T idle time.
Router can automatically connect with Internet if there is Internet access after discon-
with Internet at once until successful connection. This function is the Router inner function and does nothing
By this option users have to connect with Internet manually after disconnection. This
This option is to shut off Router inner auto-

for connection ways such as Cable Modem, LAN and so on.
Turn on the external Cable Modem and check the WAN LED of Router.
You will see the following pop-up window
, the configuration is correct.

, please do the following steps:
Turn off Cable Modem power supply then on, and confirm the WAN LED status.
to enter WAN status page; or click
is shows Router WAN port MAC Address.

button as follows is manual WAN port IP address release function button. If click it IP Router will
button is manual WAN port IP address refresh function button. If click it WAN port will re-get dy-
button to save current configuration, then restart all PCs connected with Router

After completed setup, please save Router configuration, otherwise the configuration will be lost when
Allow private IP to be accepted
Turn on the external modem and check the WAN LED of IP Router
You will see the following pop-up window:

WAN status page; or click
is shows Router WAN port MAC Address.
button to keep current configuration, then restart computers in LAN to re-get IP relative in-
After completion please save the configuration, otherwise configuration will be lost when IP Router is

This page shows current Internet connection status (WAN port), including
button will be shown above. Click
button to refresh WAN IP address; if it is PPPoE way, then
button to connect with Internet,
button to disconnect with Internet.

This web show current wireless part configuration, including:
Show current wireless connector status.
Show current wireless networking name.
Show current channel region information
show current used channel
Show WEP encryption length (64/128 bits)

Types: Wireless /Wired, dynamic / static

The way for Dynamic IP User, PPPoE(ADSL) user and static IP user to set up are illustrated in Chapter 6.2 ,6.3,and
This web show the basic wireless parameter and wireless certification way configuration

Show wireless connector status (on/off, AP/Client mode)
Wireless connector can be configured as on or off.
Configure region for wireless channel, no need to setup.
Choose the wireless networks channel in AP mode; In client mode, option for channel is disable.
After finishing configuration, click “
Configure Certification way and WEP key.
Choose Key length (64/128bits)
After finishing configuration, click “

After setup, pls click “Save”. Save Router configuration, otherwise, configuration will be lost when po-
wer off or router restarted.

TCP/IP protocol configuration includes IP address, subnet mask, Gateway and DNS server and so on. It is not
vided this function. If you choose the DHCP function, you can let DHCP Server configure TCP/IP protocol in all
Let DHCP Server automatically allocated the DNS Server to Client
This function makes sure the convenient control of the IP address in LAN compu-
ters. Static lease IP can obligate static IP address for computer with appointed MAC address. Afterwards when
the computer asks DHCP Server for IP address, DHCP Server will give it the obligated IP address.
Add hardware address & IP pair on the real network

Add hardware address & IP pair manually:

All IP Router ports’ speed, Link information and port statistics data and so on can be setup by this web page:
Automatic mode and manual mode turn on/off.
Router WAN port and LAN port.
then it is full Duplex; If
to save this Router configuration, otherwise configuration will be lost when power is off or

Routing Type. Have two options: NET/Host.
to save this Router configuration, otherwise configuration will be lost when power is off or

then insert the DC plug, about 5 seconds later RUN LED will flash rapidly, then release the button. After

“Browse” button to choose you downloaded file.

button to upgrade system software.
4) After update, Router will restart automatically.
wise the Router will be damaged.
This web record router system log and can switch system log status for checking system history happens on

Configure Router name in the networking presented on the report forwarded to adminis-
Restore previous configuration on router.
For sake of Scheduler. pls configure accurate time system. Refresh router current time in
with wired or wireless networks and can be supported on any operating system. UPnP boasts device-driver in-

then fill value in forwarding and downloading Bandwidth throughput, click “Apply”.

This page is only for the special application programs that cannot work well with Firewall or Proxy Server. If use
these functions I, make the special application programs work well with IP Router.
, we recommend you to use

the same time Router has to protect computers in LAN from WAN, at the other time it has to allow access of
function to solve the conflict. Virtual Server provides one se-
After been setup the IP Router can allow some services, such as DNS
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
ton to make current setup valid. Note: All open protocol port should be standard port, otherwise Router can
which you want to be open to Internet. Router will transfer all received data packages except those which have
to DMZ Server, and will allow the unlimited dual communication between

, we recommend you to use
function or use static IP address
Windows XP/2000 Remote Desktop
will be defined as Service Port. All requests to this
which you want to setup. Then setup
and Port Transfer Range. Click
to apply current configuration. If you want to delete rule, then choose the rule which you want to delete, click
, we recommend you to use
function or use static IP address

trigger port, then setup the protocol and range of the forward port, Click
Button and add the rule, If
want to delete the current rule, Please select the rule which you want to delete and click
The description of adding the trigger port.
Select the trigger port’s protocol (TCP

In order to setup Ping package from Internet to which Router has no re-
In order to setup Ping package from LAN to which Router has no
button to effect current configuration.
to effect current configuration. If you want to delete
, then it cannot be setup.
to accept or drop data package.
, we recommend you to use
function or use static IP ad-

With Internet connections ways such as ADSL or Cable Modem, normally ISP will allocate a dynamic IP address.
is a method of keeping a domain name linked to dynamic IP address gets
from ISP. But dynamic domain name service depends on dynamic domain name service system. This function
that got from DDNS provider. Fill your
The valid ID which you get from DDNS provider.
The valid password which you get from DDNS provider.
The valid domain name which you get from DDNS provider.

This function allows the wake-up signal from LAN or remote equipment to connect to Router’s Internal net-
work, and supports network wake-up computers.
button to send network waken-up signal to the computer which you want

function by PC’s IP or MAC address to appoint the web stations which can be allowed to access or not.
button to start URL Filter function.
which you want to filter in
button to effect current configuration.
4. If you want to delete current rule, please click

to limit all computers in LAN; when choose MAC address, the default MAC address is the MAC address of
the IP Router which you are accessing.
The web station URL or keyword which you want to limit the access.
(between is Blank) to forbid users to access www.sex.com
, we recommend you to use
function or use static IP address in

This page is to setup Router’s remote management and WEB management ports. After start Remote
; If you want to start remote management, please setup
This function can limit Internet access time of client computers in LAN. Then client computers in LAN can not

button to effect current configuration.
button follows with the rules.
The days you want to limit. From
The time you want to limit.
The computers you want to limit.
, we recommend you to use
function or use static IP address in

This wireless router VPN server
Type in VPN client Account and Password
Twisted pair Category-5 straight-through cable
Twisted pair Category-5 Cross over cable
Straight-through Cable Cross over Cable

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