Monoprice 8745 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Product Overview.......................... 1

1.1 Features........................................... 2

1.2 Package Contents .............................. 3

1.3 LED Indicator and Panel Description .... 3

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation .................... 7

Chapter 3 Web Configuration ........................ 9

3.1 Web Login ........................................ 9

3.2 Setup Wizard .................................. 11

3.3 System Status ................................ 12

3.4 LAN Settings ................................... 13

Chapter 4 Wireless Settings ........................ 15

4.1 Working Mode ................................. 15

4.1.1 Access Point (AP) Mode .............. 16

4.1.2 P2P (Point to Point) Bridge Mode . 33

4.1.3 P2MP Bridge Mode ..................... 38

4.1.4 Wireless Repeater Mode ............. 43

4.1.5 Wireless Client Mode .................. 50

4.2 Advanced Settings ........................... 53

4.3 WPS Settings .................................. 56

4.4 Access Control ................................ 58

4.5 Connection Status ........................... 59

4.6 PING ............................................. 60

Chapter 5 SNMP Setting ............................. 61

5.1 SNMP Introduction .......................... 61

5.2 SNMP Configuration ......................... 61

Chapter 6 System Tools .............................. 63

6.1 Password Change ............................ 63

6.2 Restore to Factory Default Settings .... 64

6.3 Backup/Restore............................... 65

6.4 Time Settings ................................. 66

6.5 Reboot System ............................... 67

6.6 Firmware Upgrade ........................... 67

6.7 Syslog ........................................... 69

Appendix I: Glossary.................................. 70

Appendix II: Setting the TCP/IP Address in

Windows XP .............................................. 73

Chapter 1 Product Overview

The MW300A adds flexibility and extended wireless range to your existing wired or wireless network.

When configured as a Repeater, the MW300A fills holes in your existing wireless network coverage or extends your coverage over a wider area, thereby allowing a

continuous wireless connection across the area covered by the original wireless router and multiple repeaters.

When configured as a Wireless Access Point (WAP), the MW300A allows you to create a new wireless LAN, with

a different network name and password. Multiple units can be connected to an existing network to give customized access points to different clients, making it

ideal for large offices sharing a common internet connection, hotel/motel operations for access to individual rooms, or even to control access times and

limits for your kids!

The MW300A is fully IEEE802.11n compliant with the

full range of security options and encryption methods, including 64/128 bit WEP, WPA, and WPA2, with AES or TKIP. It supports up to 300 Mbps speeds for both

reception and transmission and can be powered with either the included AC adapter or using a Power over

Ethernet (PoE) wired connection, for coverage to areas

where external power is unavailable.

1.1 Features

 Complies with IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, and

IEEE802.11b standards

 Configurable as Wireless Access Point, Repeater,

P2P, P2MP, and Wireless Client

 Provides up to 300 Mbps reception and up to 300

Mbps transmission rates

 Includes MIMO technology to improve data

throughput and minimize signal errors

 Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, and WPA2 with

AES or TKIP encryption and security protocols

 Powered by included AC adapter or Power Over

Ethernet (PoE)

 Provides Intelligent QoS for higher-bandwidth

applications, such as online gaming, VOIP, and

streaming multimedia

 Supports 802.1x user authentication in

conjunction with an external RADIUS server

 Supports both Simple Network Management

Protocol (SNMP) and Web-based management interfaces

 Includes one Gigabit auto-negotiating RJ45 port

for direct LAN connection (up or down)

1.2 Package Contents

The following items should be included in the package:

 One MW300A Wireless AP  One AC Power Adapter  One RJ45 Network Cable

 One Quick Installation Guide  One CD-ROM

If any of listed items are missing or damaged, please contact the Monoprice reseller from whom you purchased this product for immediate replacement.

1.3 LED Indicator and Panel Description

 LED indicator description on front panel

(from L to R)

WPS

A blinking LED indicates that the device is negotiating with clients in WPS mode.

POWER

A steady green LED indicates that the device is properly connected to a power source.

SYS

A blinking LED indicates that the system is

operating properly.

WLAN

A steady green LED indicates that the wireless function is enabled, but that there is no current transmission or reception activity. A blinking

green LED indicates that the device is actively transmitting and/or receiving data.

LAN

A steady LED indicates that the device is properly connected to an Ethernet source. A blinking LED

indicates that the device is transmitting and/or

receiving data. If the LED is green it indicates that

the device is operating with a link speed of 1000Mbps. If it is orange, the link speed is 10/100Mbps.

 Rear Panel:（From L to R）

POWER

The power jack is for the power adapter connection. Please use the included 12V DC power adapter.

LAN

The Gigabit Ethernet port is for connection to a

computer’s NIC or an Ethernet switch. It can also be used as a PoE interface. When both PoE

and the external power adapter power are

connected, the device will draw power from the physical power adapter.

RESET/WPS

This multifunction button is for both the system reset function and to activate WPS. When you

press and hold this button for 7 seconds, the device will restore the configured settings to factory default settings. When you press and

hold the button for only 1 second, the WPS function will be enabled.

Antennas

The detachable antennas are for the wireless radio communications. Keep these antennas

securely attached to the system to maintain optimal wireless performance.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

This chapter explains how to connect the Access Point when using AP mode. For other modes, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for connection examples.

For details on the settings to use for each mode, refer to Chapter 4.

The topology plan of AP mode connection

1. Connect one end of the network cable to your Ethernet broadband router, switch, or PC, and the other end to the MW300A’s LAN port.

2. Connect the power adapter to the AP’s Power jack.

Then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The power LEDs on the front panel will light up as soon as the AP is powered on.

3. Configure your computer's wireless adapter and LAN settings to connect to the Access Point.

Chapter 3 Web Configuration

3.1 Web Login

Connect your computer to the MW300A using a

network cable. Set your PC's IP address to

192.168.0.x (x ranges 2-253) and the subnet mask to

255.255.255.0. Please refer to Appendix II for

additional details on the TCP/IP setting.

Launch Internet Explorer or another web browser. In

the address bar, enter the AP’s default IP address,

192.168.0.254, then press the Enter key. The login

screen will appear.

Enter admin into both the user name and password fields. After logging into the Web-based management

interface, you can set a new user name and password on the System Tool – Change password tab.

Click OK to continue with the first web page of the Setup Wizard.

3.2 Setup Wizard

Click Next on the Setup Wizard's first page to

continue.

On this page, you can select one of the five wireless

network modes: Wireless AP, P2P Bridge Mode, P2MP

Bridge Mode, Repeater Mode, and Client. Configure

the corresponding security settings to secure your

network.

3.3 System Status

The System Status page shows the wireless AP’s

current status, including the Wireless status, LAN

interface information, and System information.

 Wireless Status

This section shows the current working mode,

wireless network mode, main and minor SSIDs,

security mode, and the wireless channel.

 LAN Interface information

This section displays the type of IP, the MAC

address, IP address, subnet mask, and default

gateway.

 System information

This section displays the software and hardware

versions in use for the AP, as well as the amount of

time the AP has been operating.

3.4 LAN Settings

The LAN Settings screen allows you to view and

change the various settings that control the AP's

access to your local area network.

Static IP: The default IP address is 192.168.0.253. If

necessary, you can configure a new IP

address, subnet mask and gateway

manually for the device.

Dynamic IP: Automatically obtains the IP address,

subnet mask, and gateway from the DHCP

server. This is only recommended if you have

permission to obtain this information from

the uplink device, otherwise it is best to use

the Static IP option.

Note: If the LAN IP address is changed, you need to

use the new IP address to login to the wireless AP’s

Web interface the next time.

Chapter 4 Wireless Settings

4.1 Working Mode

Select Wireless Setting->Working Mode to display

the following screen. From the drop-down menu,

select one of the five working modes supported by this

device: AP, P2P Bridge, P2MP Bridge, AP Repeater, or

Client. The following sections explain each of the five

modes and their relevant settings.

4.1.1 Access Point (AP) Mode

The AP mode is the default and most basic mode for

operating this device. In this mode, the AP will act as a

central hub for different wireless LAN clients, allowing

them access to the local area network. For example,

when traveling to a hotel that has high-speed internet

access, you can connect to the internet through the AP

which is connected to an Ethernet cable in the room.

4.1.1.1 Application and Topology Plan

The AP mode can convert a wired connection into

wireless signals. If you have one wired cable

connecting to the Internet, and want to access the

Internet via wireless signals connecting to your

notebook computer, this mode fits perfectly.

4.1.1.2 AP Mode Settings

In the working mode, select AP to obtain the following

screen.

 Basic Wireless Settings

 Network Mode：Select one mode from the

following. The default is 11b/g/n mode.

11b mode: Allows a wireless client to connect

with the device in 11b mode at the

maximum speed of 11Mbps.

11g mode: Allows an 11g/11n-compliant

client device to connect with the AP at the

maximum speed of 54Mbps.

11b/g mode: Allows an 11b/g-compliant

client device to connect with the AP with

auto-negotiation speed, and an 11n wireless

client to connect to the device at 11g speed.

11b/g/n mode: Allows 11b/g/n-compliant

client devices to connect to the AP with auto-

negotiation speeds, up to 300Mbps.

 Main SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier)

is the unique name for the wireless network.

This device supports up to two SSIDs. The

Main SSID is required.

 Minor SSID: A secondary SSID is optional.

 MBSSID AP Isolation: This feature is

designed to isolate clients accessing the AP

using the same SSID. When this feature is

enabled, wireless clients connected to the AP

using the same SSID cannot communicate

with each other. For example, configuring the

main SSID as AP1 and the minor SSID as AP2:

PC1 and PC2 are connected to AP1 and PC3 is

connected to AP2. PC1 and PC2 cannot

communicate with each other, but each can

communicate with PC3.

 AP Isolation: This feature is designed to

isolate communications between clients

using different SSIDs. When this feature is

enabled, each of your SSIDs will operate as if

it is a virtual network of its own and PCs on

one SSID will not be able to communicate

with PCs on the other. For example,

configuring the main SSID as AP1 and the

minor SSID as AP2: PC1 and PC2 are

connected to AP1, while PC3 connects to AP2.

PC1 and PC2 can communicate with each

other, but neither can communicate with

PC3.

Tip: If you want to isolate all connected

wireless client's communication, enable both

MBSSID AP Isolation and AP Isolation.

 BSSID: Basic Service Set Identifier for the

wireless network. In IEEE802.11, BSSID is

the MAC address of wireless access point.

 Channel: Specifies the effective channel

(from 1 to 13 or Auto) of the wireless

network. Each wireless device on the same

wireless frequency should use a different

channel. In most cases the Auto function will

ensure there is no conflict between devices.

 Extension channel: To increase data

throughput of the wireless network when in

11n mode, the extension channel range is

used.

 Wireless Security Setting：

This option allows you to select one of several

common data encryption methods to use in your

network, as explained in the following pages.

Mixed WEP

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic

encryption method, which usually encrypts

wireless data using a series of digital keys (64 bits

or 128 bits in length). By using the same keys on

each of your wireless network devices, you can

prevent unauthorized wireless devices from

monitoring your transmissions or using your

wireless resources. WEP is the original and

weakest encryption method available, so it is

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