Planex Communications 20100921 0 User Manual

MZK-WG300FF14

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Quick Installation Guide

Gigabit wireless LAN router

MZK-WG300FF14

Thank you for purchasing MZK-WG300FF14. Before using, please check if all accessories are in the
package. If not, please contact your dealer directly.

Package Contents:

1. MZK-WG300FF14 Router x1

2. Quick Installation Guide x1

3. Safety and Warranty Sheet x1

4. AC Power Adapter x1

5. LAN Cable x1

6. USB Cable x1

1 Parts

1.1 Front Panel LEDs

LEDs Status Meaning

Power

Status

Solid Green

Off

Amber

When MZK-WG300FF14 is powered on, the Power LED will be solid
green.

The Power LED is off when AC power adapter is not connected.
When MZK-WG300FF14 is powered on, a self-test will be started and

the Status LED will be amber for a few minutes, and then will turn
off. If there is any error on the router, it will stay amber.

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MZK-WG300FF14

Green

On/Blinking

Internet

Off

WPS

Wireless Blinking

LAN 1-4

USB On

On
Off

On

Blinking

1.2 Back Panel Ports and Buttons

Auto/Router/AP Switch

After self-test and start-up is complete, and the router is working
fine, the Status LED will be green.

When network connection between MZK-WG300FF14 and a modem
is established, the Internet LED will be on. The Internet LED will be
blinking when data is being transmitted or received via the Internet
(WAN) Port.

The LED is off when there is no connection between the MZK­WG300FF14 and a modem.

When a host has established wireless connection to MZK­WG300FF14, the LED is on.

LED is off when there is no wireless connection to MZK-WG300FF14.
The LED will be blinking when wireless reception works fine.
When network connection between MZK-WG300FF14 and a host is

established, the LED will be on.
The LED will be blinking when data is being transmitted or received

between MZK-WG300FF14 and a host via the LAN Port.
LED is on when a USB device is connected to USB port.

Power

Ports Function

Power Socket

Internet

LAN 1-4

USB Use this port to connect a USB device.

Caution: Use the AC adapter that comes with the MZK-WG300FF14. If a different AC adapter is

Buttons Function

Auto/Router/AP Use this switch to shift between Auto, Router, or AP mode.

Reset

To power up the MZK-WG300FF14, insert the adapter plug into this socket, and insert
the other end of AC adapter into the power source.

Connect a DSL or Cable Modem into this Internet port in order to link to the Internet
(WAN). If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a
standard LAN cable.

Use standard LAN cables (RJ45) connectors to connect your PCs (hosts) to these ports.
Any LAN port can be connected with a network switch/hub, if needed.

used and caused damage to this device, warranty will not be applicable in this case.

Use this switch to reset to default settings. Press the button for 3 to 5 seconds, and
then unplug the power cord, but do not release the Reset button. Wait for 3 seconds
before plugging the power cord back. Release the Reset button and MZK-WG300FF14
will automatically restart and back to default settings.

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1.3 Bottom Button

Button Function

WPS

Press this button to establish a wireless connection between MZK-WG300FF14 and a
station (remote device/host).

MZK-WG300FF14

*Operation temperature is 0～40℃.

2 Installation and Setup

2.1 Installing the Device

Steps:

1. Open the

2. Choose a preferred installation site, where this router will be installed.

3. To connect PCs using wired connection, connect the LAN cables from PCs to the LAN ports.

4. Connect the DSL or Cable Modem network cable to the Internet port of

5. Power on the DSL or Cable Modem. Then power on MZK-WG300FF14, that is, connect the
AC power adapter (one end) to power source and then insert the adapter plug (other end)
into the power socket of MZK-WG300FF14.

2.2 Network Setup

Please use a web browser to configure MZK-WG300FF14 (wireless router). A computer with
wired Ethernet connection to this wireless router is required for
first time configuration.

Steps:

1. Set your computer to obtain an IP address from MZK-
WG300FF14 router.

a. Open Control Panel in Windows OS (i.e., click “S tart”

b. Double-click “Network Connections” icon.
c. Double-click “Local Area Connection”.
d. The “Local Area Connection” window will appear.

MZK-WG300FF14 package. Check if all items are complete.

MZK-WG300FF14.

-> “Settings” -> “Control Panel”).

Click “Properties” button.

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