Monoprice PID-8742 User Manual
11N Wireless Broadband Router Use r Gu i de
11N Wireless Broadband Router Use r Gu i de
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Contents
CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ....................................... 1
1.1 Package Contents ....................................................... 1
1.2 LED Indicators and Port Description .............................. 2
CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT INSTALLATION ......................................... 4
CHAPTER 3 PREPARING TO ACCESS THE INTERNET............... 6
3.1 Setup the Network Configuration on Your PC .................. 6
3.2 Log in to the Router .................................................. 10
3.3 Fast Internet Access .................................................. 11
3.4 Fast Encryption ......................................................... 13
CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED SETTINGS ............................................... 14
4.1 System Status .......................................................... 14
4.2 WAN Settings ........................................................... 15
4.3 LAN Settings ............................................................ 19
4.4 MAC Clone ............................................................... 19
4.5 DNS Settings ............................................................ 20
4.6 WAN Medium Type .................................................... 21
4.7 Bandwidth Control .................................................... 22
4.8 Traffic S ta tis tics ........................................................ 25
4.9 WAN Speed .............................................................. 26
CHAPTER 5 WLAN SETTINGS ......................................................... 27
5.1 Wireless Basic Settings .............................................. 27
5.2 Wireless Security Settings .......................................... 31
5.2.1 WPS Settings ................................................................ 31
5.2.2 WPA-PSK ...................................................................... 33
5.2.3 WPA2-PSK .................................................................... 34
5.2.4 WEP ............................................................................. 35
5.3 Wireless Access Control ............................................. 35
5.4 Connection Status ..................................................... 36
CHAPTER 6 DHCP SERVER .............................................................. 37
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6.1 DHCP Server ............................................................ 37
6.2 DHCP Client List ........................................................ 38
CHAPTER 7 VIRTUAL SERVER ....................................................... 39
7.1 Port Range Forwarding .............................................. 39
7.2 DMZ Settings ........................................................... 41
7.3 UPNP Settings .......................................................... 42
CHAPTER 8 SECURITY SETTING S ................................................ 43
8.1 Client Filter S e ttings .................................................. 43
8.2 MAC Address Filter .................................................... 45
8.3 URL Filter Settings .................................................... 47
8.4 Remote Web Management ......................................... 48
CHAPTER 9 ROUTING SETTIN GS .................................................. 49
9.1 Routing Table ........................................................... 49
9.2 Static Routing ........................................................... 49
CHAPTER 10 SYSTEM TOOLS ......................................................... 52
10.1 Time Settings ......................................................... 52
10.2 DDNS .................................................................... 52
10.3 Backup/Restore ...................................................... 53
10.4 Restore to Factory Default ........................................ 55
10.5 Upgrade ................................................................. 55
10.6 Reboot the Router ................................................... 56
10.7 Password Change .................................................... 56
10.8 Syslog ................................................................... 57
APPENDIX 1 GLOSSARY ................................................................... 58
APPENDIX 2 PRODUCT FEATURES ............................................... 59
APPENDIX 3 FAQ ................................................................................ 59
APPENDIX 4 DELETING THE WIRELESS CONFIGURATION
FILE ........................................................................................................ 61
APPENDIX 5 REGULATORY INFORMATION ............................... 63
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Monoprice Wireless N Broadband Router!
This easy-to-use router provides a simple configuration interface, which allows you to
configure it with ease. It is based on the latest IEEE802. 11n standard and is backwards
compatible with devices using the IEEE802.11b/g standards.
The Monoprice wireless router provides router, wireless AP, four-port switch, and firewall
functio ns in on e pack age. It prov id es a powerful online monitor function and supports URL
and MAC filt ering. With the WDS fu nction, it can rep eat and amplify wire less signals t o
expand wireless network coverage area. It fully supports UPnP and WMM for better video
streaming and VOIP quality. With the QoS function it can efficiently manage bandwidth
availability for connected clients. Wireless ISP functionality allows this router to wirelessly
connect to an Access Point and provide wired access to c lient computers.
1.1 Package Contents
Please verify the following items are in the package:
One Wireless N Broadband Router
One Quick Installation Guide
One Power Adapter
One Software CD
If any of the listed items are missing or damaged, please contact Monoprice for immediate
replacement.
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1.2 LED Indicators and Port Description
Panel and LED indicators show:
LED indicator description on the front panel
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Back panel ports
Back panel port description
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Chapter 2 Product Installation
1. Warning! Use only the included power adapter to power your route r. NOTE: Use of an
unmatched power adapter could cause damage to this produc t.
2. Connect the router's LAN port to your computer with an Et hernet cable as shown
below.
3. Connect your broadband line provided by your ISP to the router's WAN port.
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4. Insert the included software CD into the CD drive of your computer. After the disc has
loaded double click the Setup icon and follow the instructions to complete the
installation. You can also use the router's Web-based Utility to complete the
configuration.
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Chapter 3 Prepar i ng to Access the Internet
3.1 Setup the Network Configuration on Your PC
Network Configuration under windows XP
1. Right click My Network Places on your computer desktop and select Properties.
2. Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties.
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3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP) and click Properties.
4. Select Use the following IP address and enter the IP address , Subnet mask, Defa ult
gateway as follows:
IP Address: 192. 168.0.XXX: (XXX is a numb er from 2~254)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.0.1
DNS server: You should input the DNS server address provided by your ISP.
Otherwise, you can enter 192. 168.0.1. Click OK to save the configurations.
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Network Configuration under windows 7
1. Click the network icon on the lower right corner of your compu ter desktop, and then
click Open Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change adapter settings on the left side of the window.
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3. Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties.
4. Double clic k Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
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5. Select Use the following IP address and enter the IP address , Subnet mask, Defa ult
gateway as follows:
IP Address: 192. 168.0.XXX: (XXX is a numb er from 2~254)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.0.1
DNS server: You should input the DNS server address provided by your ISP.
Otherwise, you can enter 192. 168.0.1. Click OK to save the configurations.
3.2 Log in to the Router
To access the Router's Web-based Utility, launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer
or Firef ox and enter ht tp://192 .168.0.1. Press Enter.
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