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

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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)

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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

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 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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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,

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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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recommended not to use this method. Selecting

Mixed WEP displays the following options:

 Select SSID: Select the main SSID or

minor SSID to configure the security

settings for.

 Security Mode: From the drop-down

menu select the desired security

encryption method.

 WEP Key1~4: Set the WEP keys using

either ASCII or Hex characters. You can

use 5 to 13 ASCII characters (illegal

characters, such as “/” are not allowed)

or 10/26 hex characters (0-9 and A-F).

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 Default Key: Select one of the four

configured keys as the currently active

key.

WPA- PSK

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a Wi-Fi standard,

which is designed to improve upon the basic

security features provided by the WEP method.

Selecting WPA-PSK displays the following

options:

 Select SSID: Select the main SSID or

minor SSID to configure the security

settings for.

 Security Mode: From the drop-down

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menu select the desired security

encryption method.

 WPA Algorithms: Allows selection of

the TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity

Protocol) or AES (Advanced Encryption

Standard) methods, or both. The default

is TKIP mode.

 Pass Phrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII

characters to serve as the pass phrase.

 Key Renewal Interval: This option

determines the amount of time the AP

will use the temporal key before it

generates a new key. Note that this is

not the same as the pass phrase and no

additional configuration is required

when a new key is generated. This

increases security by making it more

difficult for someone to hack into and

access your network without knowing

your pass phrase. You should not need

to change this from the default 3600

seconds.

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WPA2-PSK

WPA2 provides even more security than either

WEP or WPA. Selecting WPA2-PSK displays the

following options:

 Select SSID: Select the main SSID or

minor SSID to configure the security

settings for.

 Security Mode: From the drop-down

menu select the desired security

encryption method.

 WPA Algorithms: Allows selection of

the TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity

Protocol) or AES (Advanced Encryption

Standard) methods, or both. The default

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is TKIP mode.

 Pass Phrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII

characters to serve as the pass phrase.

 Key Renewal Interval: This option

determines the amount of time the AP

will use the temporal key before it

generates a new key. Note that this is

not the same as the pass phrase and no

additional configuration is required

when a new key is generated. This

increases security by making it more

difficult for someone to hack into and

access your network without knowing

your pass phrase. You should not need

to change this from the default 3600

seconds.

WPA

WPA is a MAC address based security mode used

when a RADIUS server is used to provide user

authentication. Selecting WPA displays the

following options:

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 Select SSID: Select the main SSID or

minor SSID to configure the security

settings for.

 Security Mode: From the drop-down

menu select the desired security

encryption method.

 WPA Algorithms: Allows selection of

the TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity

Protocol) or AES (Advanced Encryption

Standard) methods, or both. The default

is TKIP mode.

 Key Renewal Interval: This option

determines the amount of time the AP

will use the temporal key before it

generates a new key. Note that this is

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not the same as the pass phrase and no

additional configuration is required

when a new key is generated. This

increases security by making it more

difficult for someone to hack into and

access your network without knowing

your pass phrase. You should not need

to change this from the default 3600

seconds.

 Radius Server: Enter the IP address of

the Radius server.

 Radius Server port: Enter the

authentication port of the Radius server.

The default is 1812.

 Shared Secret: Enter the shared key

for authentication on the Radius server,

using 8-63 ASCII characters.

 Session Timeout: The amount of time

that a session key remains active before

re-authentication is required. The
default is 3600 seconds.

WPA2

WPA is a more advanced MAC address based

security mode for use when a RADIUS server is

used to provide user authentication. Selecting

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WPA2 displays the following options:

 Select SSID: Select the main SSID or

minor SSID to configure the security

settings for.

 Security Mode: From the drop-down

menu select the desired security

encryption method.

 WPA Algorithms: Allows selection of

the TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity

Protocol) or AES (Advanced Encryption

Standard) methods, or both. The default

is TKIP mode.

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 Key Renewal Interval: This option

determines the amount of time the AP

will use the temporal key before it

generates a new key. Note that this is

not the same as the pass phrase and no

additional configuration is required

when a new key is generated. This

increases security by making it more

difficult for someone to hack into and

access your network without knowing

your pass phrase. You should not need

to change this from the default 3600

seconds.

 PMK Cache Period: After a client has

been fully authenticated by the Radius

server and associated with the AP, a
Pairwise Master Key (PMK) is stored in
the AP's memory, so that if the client

roams away from the AP coverage area,
then back, it will not have to resubmit an
authentication. This setting determines

how long the PMK will be stored.

 Radius Server: Enter the IP address of

the Radius server.

 Radius Server port: Enter the

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authentication port of the Radius server.

The default is 1812.

 Shared Secret: Enter the shared key

for authentication on the Radius server,

using 8-63 ASCII characters.

 Session Timeout: The amount of time

that a session key remains active before

re-authentication is required. The
default is 3600 seconds.

802.1x Authentication

802.1x is a Port-based authentication protocol for

use when a RADIUS server is used to provide user

authentication. The port can be either a physical

port or logical port, such as a VLAN. For wireless

LAN users, a port is just a channel. The final

purpose of 802.1x authentication is to check if the

port can be used. If the port is authenticated

successfully, you can open this port, which allows

all the messages to pass. If the port isn’t

authenticated successfully, you can keep this port

"disabled", which just allows the 802.1x

authentication protocol messages to pass.

Selecting 802.1x displays the following options:

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 Select SSID: Select the main SSID or

minor SSID to configure the security

settings for.

 Security Mode: From the drop-down

menu select the desired security

encryption method.

 802.1x WEP: Select whether to Enable

or Disable the WEP algorithm.

 Radius Server: Enter the IP address of

the Radius server.

 Radius Server port: Enter the

authentication port of the Radius server.
The default is 1812.

 Shared Secret: Enter the shared key

for authentication on the Radius server,
using 8-63 ASCII characters.

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 Session Timeout: The amount of time

that a session key remains active before

re-authentication is required. The

default is 3600 seconds.

Tip: To improve your network security, which

can be easily guessed or deduced, try to not use

simple phrases for your password/pass phrase.

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4.1.2 P2P (Point to Point) Bridge Mode

The P2P Bridge Mode uses two MW300As to provide a

wireless "bridge" between two wired local networks,

allowing them to communicate with each other and

share network resources. In this mode the two

MW300As cannot be used to connect with wireless

clients, therefore all clients must be wired to the

network or connect wirelessly using another MW300A

configured as an Access Point.

4.1.2.1 Application Plan

The P2P bridge mode connects two wired networks

using the wireless signal as a bridge, replacing the

need for long or troublesome cable runs. The

connection diagram is shown below:

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4.1.2.2 P2P Bridge Setting

In the working mode, select P2P Bridge 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

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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.

 Broadcast SSID: Determines whether the

MW300A will broadcast its SSID, so that it

can be found with a wireless search. If

disabled, another wireless device must

specifically enter the SSID to make a

connection. Since the P2P mode is not

intended for use by normal wireless clients, it

may be best to disable this feature.

 BSSID: Basic Service Set Identifier for the

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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, the

extension channel range is used when in 11n

mode.

 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Setting

 Encryption Type: Select the type of data

encryption method to use: WEP, TKIP, AES,

or NONE. The default is NONE.

WEP Encryption Description

 WEP Key1~4: Set the WEP keys using

either ASCII or Hex characters. You can use 5

to 13 ASCII characters (illegal characters,

such as “/” are not allowed) or 10/26 hex

characters (0-9 and A-F).

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 Default Key: Select one of the four

configured keys as the currently active key.

TKIP Encryption Description

 Pass Phrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters

to serve as the pass phrase.

AES Encryption Description

 Pass Phrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters

to serve as the pass phrase.

 AP MAC Address: Input the MAC address of

the remote access point manually or scan for

it and select it from the list of available APs.

Open Scan: Initiates a scan to obtain a list

of available remote AP MAC addresses.

Select one of the addresses from the list and

click Save to complete this setting. The AP

will reboot automatically, putting the setting

into effect.

Note: In this mode, the two devices should use the

same channel and encryption method.

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4.1.3 P2MP Bridge Mode

The P2MP Bridge Mode is much like the P2P Bridge

mode, except that it allows connection between the

"Root AP" and up to four remote APs, providing

communications and network resource sharing

between the different wired networks. Because the

wireless signal is used to "bridge" the APs together, all

clients must be wired to the network or connect

wirelessly using another MW300A configured as an

Access Point.

4.1.3.1 Application and Network Topology

The P2MP bridge mode connects several wired

networks using the wireless signal as a bridge. The

main AP should be configured in P2MP Bridge mode

and the remote APs should be configured in P2P Bridge

mode. The connection diagram is shown below:

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Note: In P2P Bridge and P2MP Bridge modes, at

least two wireless APs are needed. For best

performance, it is recommended to use the same

model AP at each location.

4.1.3.2 P2MP Setting

In the working mode, select P2MP Bridge to obtain

the following screen.

 Basic wireless Settings

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 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.

 Broadcast SSID: Determines whether the

MW300A will broadcast its SSID, so that it

can be found with a wireless search. If

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disabled, another wireless device must

specifically enter the SSID to make a

connection. Since the P2P/P2MP mode is not

intended for use by normal wireless clients, it

may be best to disable this feature.

 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 the data

throughput of the wireless network when in

11n mode, the extension channel range is

used.

 Wireless Distribution System (WDS)Setting

 Encryption Type: Select the type of data

encryption method to use: WEP, TKIP, AES,

or NONE. The default is NONE.

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WEP Encryption Description

 WEP Key1~4: Set the WEP keys using

either ASCII or Hex characters. You can use 5

to 13 ASCII characters (illegal characters,

such as “/” are not allowed) or 10/26 hex

characters (0-9 and A-F).

 Default Key: Select one of the four

configured keys as the currently active key.

TKIP Encryption Description

 Pass Phrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters

to serve as the pass phrase.

AES Encryption Description

 Pass Phrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters

to serve as the pass phrase.

 AP MAC Address: Input the MAC addresses

of up to four remote access points manually

or scan for them and select them from the list

of available APs.

MAC Address 1-4: Input each AP's MAC

address.

 Open Scan: Initiates a scan to obtain a list of

available remote AP MAC addresses. Select

one of the addresses from the list and click

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Save to complete this setting. The AP will

reboot automatically, putting the setting into

effect.

Note: In this mode, all devices should use the same

channel and encryption method.

4.1.4 Wireless Repeater Mode

Wireless Repeater Mode repeats and amplifies wireless

signals, extending wireless network coverage over a

larger area.

4.1.4.1 Application and Topology Plan

A Wireless Repeater can connect two LANs over a

greater distance and can provide a larger "cloud" of

wireless coverage for clients to access. The connection

diagram is shown below:

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4.1.4.2 Repeater Mode Setting

In the working mode, select AP Repeater to obtain

the following screen.

 Basic wireless Settings

 Network Mode：Select one mode from the

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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.

 Broadcast SSID: Determines whether the

MW300A will broadcast its SSID, so that it

can be found with a wireless search. If

disabled, another wireless device must

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specifically enter the SSID to make a

connection. Since the Repeater mode is not

intended for use by normal wireless clients, it

may be best to disable this feature.

 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

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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 Settings

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 Select SSID：Select the main SSID or minor

SSID to configure the security settings for.

 Security Mode: Select the wireless

encryption method for user authentication:

Disable, WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK. When

Disable is selected, then no security mode

will be utilized. For details on each

security setting, please refer to section

4.1.1.2.

 Wireless Distribution System (WDS)Setting

 Encryption Type: Select the type of data

encryption method to use: WEP, TKIP, AES,

or NONE. The default is NONE.

WEP Encryption Description

 WEP Key1~4: Set the WEP keys using

either ASCII or Hex characters. You can use 5

to 13 ASCII characters (illegal characters,

such as “/” are not allowed) or 10/26 hex

characters (0-9 and A-F).

 Default Key: Select one of the four

configured keys as the currently active key.

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TKIP Encryption Description

 Pass Phrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters

to serve as the pass phrase.

AES Encryption Description

 Pass Phrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters

to serve as the pass phrase.

 AP MAC Address: Input the MAC addresses

of up to four remote access points manually

or scan for them and select them from the list

of available APs.

MAC Address 1-4: Input each AP's MAC

address.

Open Scan: Initiates a scan to obtain a list

of available remote AP MAC addresses.

Select one of the addresses from the list and

click Save to complete this setting. The AP

will reboot automatically, putting the setting

into effect.

Note 1: In this mode, all devices should use the same

channel and encryption method.

Note 2: The AP-Security Setting can differ with the

WDS-Security setting in both encryption method and

secret key.

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4.1.5 Wireless Client Mode

In Wireless Client mode the MW300A connects directly

to a computer's wired network adapter port and serves

as a wireless network adapter, allowing the computer

to connect wirelessly to a wireless network. When you

select this mode, please keep the device and the

connecting network in the same segment.

4.1.5.1 Application and Topology Plan

If you select this mode, your network should appear as

shown in the following connection diagram:

4.1.5.2 Client Mode Settings

In the working mode, select Client to obtain the

following screen.

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 Security Mode：Select a wireless encryption

method from the following WEP, WPA-PSK and

WPA2- PSK. (Note: when you select "NONE", the

security mode is disabled.)

WEP Encryption Description

 WEP Type：Select the connected device’s

WEP authentication method. OPEN and

SHARED is supported. The OPEN method is

more secure than the SHARED method.

 WEP Key1~4: Set the WEP keys using

either ASCII or Hex characters. You can use 5

to 13 ASCII characters (illegal characters,

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such as “/” are not allowed) or 10/26 hex

characters (0-9 and A-F).

 Default Key: Select one of the four

configured keys as the currently active key.

WPA-PSK Encryption Description

 WPA-WPA2 Algorithms: Select either TKIP

or AES.

 Pass Phrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters

to serve as the pass phrase.

WPA2-PSK Encryption Description

 WPA-WPA2 Algorithms: Select either TKIP

or AES. Usually WPA2-personal uses AES.

 Pass Phrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters

to serve as the pass phrase.

 SSID: Input the SSID address manually or

scan for it and select it from the list of

available APs.

 MAC: Input the MAC address manually or

scan for it and select it from the list of

available APs.

 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

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channel. In most cases the Auto function will

ensure there is no conflict between devices.

 Open Scan: Initiates a scan to obtain a list

of available remote AP SSID and/or MAC

addresses. Select one of the addresses from

the list and click Save to complete this

setting. The AP will reboot automatically,

putting the setting into effect.

4.2 Advanced Settings

This section mainly deals with advanced wireless

settings, including Speed, Beacon Interval, Fragment

Threshold, etc. Select Wireless Setting->Advanced

Settings to obtain the following screen:

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Setting Explanations：

 BG Protection Mode: Determines whether the

legacy mode protection mechanisms are enabled

or not. The default mode is Auto.

 Basic Data Rates: In terms of different

requirements, you can select one of the suitable

Basic Data Rates from the drop-down menu. The

default value is (1-2-5.5-11Mbps). It is

recommended not to modify the default value.

 Beacon Interval: The frequency interval (in

milliseconds) of the beacon, which is a packet

broadcast by the AP to synchronize a wireless

network. The default value is 100 ms. In cases of

poor reception, lowering the value may improve

connectivity.

 Fragment Threshold: The fragmentation

threshold defines the maximum transmission

packet size in bytes. If the data is larger than the

threshold setting, it will be split into multiple

packets. The default size is 2346 bytes and it is

best to leave it at the default. If you experience a

high packet error rate, you may slightly increase

this value. Only minor modifications of this value

are recommended. A value too low will result in

poor network performance.

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 RTS Threshold: This parameter controls the size

of the Request To Send data packet limit. If a data

packet is larger than the limit, an RTS/CTS

handshaking is required. If smaller than the limit,

the data will be sent without prior approval. It is

usually best to leave this at the default 2347 byte

default value.

 TX Power: Sets the wireless transmitter output

power level. The default value is 100.

 WMM Capable: This option enables or disables

the Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (QoS)

enhancements. This ensures that high-priority

data (e.g., VoIP, gaming, and streaming video)

receives priority in data transmissions, at the

expense of lower priority data (e.g., downloads

and email). For almost every application this

should be enabled.

 APSD Capable: This feature is a power-saving

mechanism used in conjunction with the WMM

feature, which puts unused data connections to

sleep. The primary use of this feature is in a heavy

VoIP environment. It is usually best to leave this

option disabled.

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4.3 WPS Settings

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is an easy and quick way

to establish a connection between wireless network

clients and the AP. Users only need to enter the PIN

code or press the WPS button on the front panel of the

device to configure their connection, without having to
manually select encryption methods and input keys.

In the Wireless settings menu, click WPS settings to

obtain the following screen.

Setting Explanations：

 WPS settings: Enable or disable the WPS

function. The default is Disable.

 WPS mode: Provides two ways to authenticate,

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PBC (Push-Button Configuration) and PIN code.

PBC: Select the PBC option or press and hold the
WPS button on the front panel of the device for
about one second until the WPS indicator is

blinking. It will blink for 2 minutes, during which
time you can direct another device to initiate an
authentication procedure. The WPS function can

support connections for up to 32 clients at a time.
After two minutes the WPS indicator will turn off.
If more clients need to be added, repeat the

above steps.
PIN: If the PIN option is chosen, you will need to
enter an 8-digit PIN code. Wireless clients will

need to enter the PIN code to establish a
connection.

 WPS summary: Displays the current status of

the WPS functionality.

Note ： Press and hold the WPS/Reset button for 1

second on the front panel to initiate the PBC process.

Pressing the button for 7 seconds will reset the device

to the default settings.

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4.4 Wireless Access Control

MAC Address Management is uses to secure your

wireless LAN. Select Wireless Setting->Access

Control to display the following screen:

Setting Explanations:

 MAC Address Filter: Enable/disable the MAC

address filter. Select Close to turn off MAC

address filtering. Select Disable to prevent the

MAC addresses in the list from accessing the

wireless network or select Allow to allow the MAC

address in the list access to the wireless network.

 MAC Address Management: Input a MAC

address, and then click Add to add the MAC

address to the list.

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 MAC list: Displays the MAC addresses that will

either be allowed or prevented access to the

wireless network. Click the Delete button next to

an address to remove it from the list.

Note: The MW300A can support a list of up to 32 MAC

addresses.

4.5 Connection Status

This screen displays a list of connected wireless clients,

including their MAC Addresses and Channel Bandwidth

(either 20MHz or 40 MHz). Select Wireless Setting->

Connection status to obtain the following screen:

Explanation：

 MAC Address：Displays the MAC address of the

currently connected client.

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 Bandwidth：Displays the bandwidth (20MHz or

40MHz) of the currently connected wireless client.

4.6 PING

Use the Ping function check connectivity. If the

connecting device has established connection with the

AP, the result will show connected, otherwise it will

display destination host unreachable. Select Wireless

Settings->Ping to obtain the following screen:

Explanation：

 IP Address: Enter the device’s IP address.

 Ping: Click the Ping button to test the

connectivity. If the result is host unreachable,

click the Diagnose button to perform basic

troubleshooting.

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Chapter 5 SNMP Setting

5.1 SNMP Introduction

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is

widely used in local area networks (LANs) for collecting

information, managing, and monitoring network

devices, such as servers, printers, hubs, switches, and

routers. Specialized software in each SNMP capable

device, known as an Agent, continuously monitors the

status of the device and reports the results to the

SNMP Manager software, which can then act on the

report. The MW300A supports both SNMP v1 and

SNMP v2c.

5.2 SNMP Configuration

Click SNMP Setting in system menu to obtain the
following screen:

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Click Enable or Disable to turn SNMP management

on or off.

Setting Explanations：

 Contact: Input the administrator’s name.

 Device Name: Input the name of the AP, e.g.,

Monoprice_MW300A.

 Location: Input the AP’s location.

 Read Community: Indicates the community

read access string to permit reading this AP’s

SNMP information. The default is Public.

 Read/Write Community: Indicates the

community read/write access string to permit

reading and re-writing this AP’s SNMP information.

The default is Private.

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Chapter 6 System Tools

This section focuses on how to maintain the AP,

including Restoring to the Factory Default Settings,

Backup/Restore of saved settings, Firmware Upgrade,

Reboot, Changing the Password, and the System Log.

6.1 Change Password

This screen lets you set a new user name and

password to better secure your device and network.

Click Apply when finished.

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User Name: Enter a new user name for the device.

Old Password: Enter the old password.

New Password: Enter a new password.

Re-enter to Confirm: Re-enter to confirm the new

password.

NOTE: It is highly recommended to change from the

default user name and password to better secure your

network and the device.

6.2 Restore to Factory Default Settings

Clicking the Restore button will reset all configuration

settings to their default values. This will eliminate all

the settings you have made.

Restore: Click this button to restore to default

settings.

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Factory Default Settings:

User Name: admin

Password: admin

IP Address: 192.168.0.***(*** ranges

from 2 to 253)

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

6.3 Backup/Restore

You can backup your settings to a file or restore from a

previously saved backup file.

Backup: Click this button to back up the device’s

configuration settings.

Browse: Click this button to browse for a

directory where you can save a configuration file

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or select the specific configuration file to restore.

Restore: Click this button to restore the device’s

configuration settings from the selected save file.

6.4 Time Settings

On this screen you can select the time zone for your

location. You can also set the time manually or obtain

the standard GMT time from the internet.

Setting Explanation：

 Time Zone: Select your time zone from the

drop-down menu.

 Customized time: Enter the time manually.

Leave this unchecked to allow the time to be

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obtained from the internet.

6.5 Reboot System

You can reboot the wireless access point from this

screen. Reboot the device to make any settings

changes take effect.

Reboot: Click this button to reboot the device.

6.6 Firmware Upgrade

If updated firmware is available, it can be downloaded

from www.monoprice.com and applied from this

screen. After the upgrade has completed, the device

will automatically reboot.

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Upgrade Steps：

1. Download the newer firmware version from our

website: www.monoprice.com

2. Extract the firmware file on your computer.

3. On the Firmware Upgrade screen, enter the

location directory of the firmware file in the field

provided or click the Browse button and find the

file.

4. Click the Upgrade button and follow the

on-screen instructions.

5. After the upgrade is completed, the device will

reboot automatically.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the AP device,

do not power off the system during the firmware

upgrade!

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6.7 Syslog

The screen allows access to the system log. Click the

Refresh button to update the log. Click the Clear

button to clear all displayed information. The log can

maintain only 150 records. Older records will scroll off

the log automatically.

Refresh: Click this button to update the log.

Clear: Click this button to erase the current log.

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Appendix I: Glossary

Access Point (AP):

A device that provides access to a LAN for one or more

computers. When in AP mode, this device serves as

the conduit to allow wireless devices access to the

internet of the physical, wired local area network.

Channel:

An encoding method to ensure that devices

transmitting data on the same frequency do not

interfere with each other. Only those devices using the

same channel will receive the transmitted data.

DHCP:

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A method by

which new devices can be added to a network without

having an IP address pre-assigned and configured by

the administrator. The DHCP server maintains a pool of

IP addresses that it can allocate to devices or clients.

SSID:

Service Set Identifier. An SSID is the network name

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shared by all devices in a wireless network. It should

be a unique name, unused by any other wireless

devices in radio range. It is a case-sensitive name that

must not exceed 20 characters.

WEP:

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a method for

securing wireless data transmissions by applying data

encryption to each transmitted packet. A common

Key is used by each connected device so that it can

properly decrypt the transmitted data. The Key can be

either a 10-digit (for 64-bit encryption) or 26-digit (for

128-bit encryption) HEX number (0-9, A-F).

Alternatively a 5-13 character text key can be used

and the device will generate a HEX key based on the

text used. WEP is the least effective form of wireless

security and it is recommended to use WPA or WPA2

instead.

WPA/WPA2:

A security protocol for wireless networks that builds on

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the basic foundations of WEP. It secures wireless data

transmission by using a key similar to WEP, but the

added strength of WPA is that the key changes

dynamically, making it much more difficult for a hacker

to learn the key and gain access to the network. WPA2

is the second generation of WPA security and provides

a stronger encryption mechanism through Advanced

Encryption Standard (AES), which is a requirement for

some government users.

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Appendix II: Setting the TCP/IP Address in

Windows XP

Click Start—>Settings—>Control Panel (Fig- 1):

Click Network and Internet Connections (Fig- 2):

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Click Network Connections (Fig-3):

Choose Local Area Connection.

Right-click on the icon and choose Properties. The
Local Area Connection Properties dialog appears (Fig

4).

Choose the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) option in
the This connection uses the following items” box.

Click the Properties button.

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Choose the Use the following IP address option.

Enter the IP address as: 192.168.0.xxx, where xxx is

in the range 2-253).

Enter the Subnet mask as: 255.255.255.0 (Fig 5).

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Click OK to apply the changes and return to the Local

Area Connection Properties dialog.

Continue to click OK to exit all the settings windows.

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