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300Mbps Wireless N Router
MW301R
REV2.0.0
1910080037

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  • Page 1 User Guide 300Mbps Wireless N Router MW301R REV2.0.0 1910080037...
  • Page 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of MERCUSYS TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from MERCUSYS TECHNOLOGIES CO., LIMITED.
  • Page 3 2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz(20dBm) EU declaration of conformity MERCUSYS hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.mercusys.com/en/ce RF Exposure Information This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure...
  • Page 4 • Do not use any other chargers than those recommended • Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. • Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. • Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Conventions ........................... 1 Chapter 1. Introduction ....................2 1.1 Product Overview ..........................2 1.2 Product Appearance ........................2 1.2.1 The Front Panel ........................2 1.2.2 The Rear Panel ........................3 Chapter 2. Connecting the Router ................4 2.1 Position Your Router ........................4 2.2 Connecting the Router ........................
  • Page 6 5.4.2 DMZ Server ........................39 5.4.3 UPnP Settings ........................39 5.4.4 Advanced Routing ......................40 5.4.5 Dynamic DNS ........................41 5.5 System Tools ........................... 42 5.5.1 Web Management ......................43 5.5.2 Time Settings........................44 5.5.3 Firmware Upgrade ......................45 5.5.4 Backup & Restore ......................46 5.5.5 Reboot ..........................

  • Page 7: Conventions

    300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Conventions The router or MW301R, or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanations. Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may differ from the actual situation.

  • Page 8: Chapter 1. Introduction

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 1. Introduction Product Overview The router integrates 3-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP. Powered by 2x2 MIMO technology, the router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance.

  • Page 9: The Rear Panel

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 1.2.2 The Rear Panel The following items are located on the rear panel (View from left to right). Items Description LAN Ports These ports connect the router to the local devices. This port is where you will connect the router to the DSL/cable WAN Port Modem, or Ethernet.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2. Connecting The Router

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 2. Connecting the Router Position Your Router ▶ The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. ▶ Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as to a power source.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. NOTE: Before configuring the router, you need to set up the TCP/IP Protocol to Obtain an IP address automatically on your PC.
  • Page 12 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 3. Select your Internet connection type and enter the corresponding parameters with the information provided by your ISP and click 4. Customize the SSID (network name) and password or leave them as default. It is recommended that you set a strong password using a combination of letters, numbers and symbols.
  • Page 13 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 5. Click to complete the Quick Setup. - 7 -...

  • Page 14: Chapter 4. Basic Configuration

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 4. Basic Configuration After your successful login, you will see the basic configuration page. The main menus are on the left of the page. On the right you can configure the corresponding function.
  • Page 15 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 1. Connected Devices ▶ Device - Displays the name and IP address of the device. You can click to edit the device name. ▶ Rate - Displays the current upstream and downstream speed of the device.

  • Page 16: Network

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Network Choose Network, you can view and customize the basic internet settings on the page. PPPoE Select this type if you use DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) service and are provided with a username and password by the ISP.
  • Page 17 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Dynamic IP Select this type if your ISP provides the DHCP service, and the router will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. L2TP Select this type if you connect to an L2TP VPN Server and are provided with a username, password, and IP address/domain name of the server by the ISP.

  • Page 18: Wireless

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide password, and IP address/domain name of the server by the ISP. Wireless Choose Wireless, and you can change the SSID (network name) and password on the page. ▶ SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The default SSID is MERCUSYS_XXXX. This field is case-sensitive.

  • Page 19: Chapter 5. Advanced Configuration

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Chapter 5. Advanced Configuration This chapter will show each web page's key functions and the configuration way. Network There are seven submenus under the Network menu: WAN Settings, LAN Settings, IPv6, IPTV, MAC Address Settings, DHCP Server and IP & MAC Binding. Click any of them, and you can configure the corresponding function.
  • Page 20 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide ▶ Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. ▶ IP Address/DNS Server - Displays the current IP address/DNS server of your device. Click Save to make your settings effective.
  • Page 21 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide • PPPoE Advanced settings ▶ MTU Size (in bytes) - The default MTU size is 1480 bytes. It is NOT recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP.
  • Page 22 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 2. Dynamic IP Select this type if your ISP provides the DHCP service, and the router will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. ▶ Renew - Click to renew the IP parameters from your ISP.
  • Page 23 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide applications. If you cannot get the IP Address normally, you can choose this option. (It is rarely required.) Click Save to make the settings effective. 3. Static IP Select this type if your ISP provides a static IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS settings.
  • Page 24 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 4. L2TP Select this type if you connect to an L2TP VPN Server and are provided with a username, password, and IP address/domain name of the server by the ISP. ▶ Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive.
  • Page 25 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide • Connection Type ▶ Connect on Demand - In this mode, the internet connection can be terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again. If you want your internet connection keeps active all the time, please enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field.
  • Page 26 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide ▶ Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. ▶ Server IP/Domain Name - Enter the VPN server's IP address or domain name provided by your ISP.

  • Page 27: Lan Settings

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide ▶ Connect on Demand - In this mode, the internet connection can be terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection keeps active all the time, please enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field.

  • Page 28: Ipv6

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide as below. ▶ MAC Address - The physical address of the router, as seen from the LAN. The value can't be changed. ▶ LAN IP Settings - Select Auto or Manual. In Auto mode, the router will automatically detect the LAN-WAN IP address confliction.
  • Page 29 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide If your ISP uses Pass-Through (Bridge) network deployment, select Pass-Through (Bridge). No configuration is required for this type of connection. For other connection types, select Router and complete the IPv6 configuration. ▶ Wan Connection Type - Select an appropriate WAN connection type according to the information provided by your ISP.

  • Page 30: Iptv

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide provided by your ISP. ▶ Enable Prefix Delegation - Select to get a prefix delegation by DHCPv6 server from the ISP. Clients in LAN will generate an IPv6 address with this prefix. 5.1.4 IPTV Go to Network→IPTV, you can configure IPTV setup to enable IPTV service provided by your...

  • Page 31: Mac Address Settings

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 5.1.5 MAC Address Settings Go to Network→MAC Address Settings, you can configure the MAC address of the WAN on the page. Some ISPs require that you register the MAC address of your adapter. Changes are rarely needed here.

  • Page 32: Dhcp Server

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 5.1.6 DHCP Server Go to Network→DHCP Server, you can configure the DHCP Server settings on the page. The router is set up by default as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the PCs that are connected to the router on the LAN.

  • Page 33: Ip & Mac Binding

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide ▶ Primary DNS - (Optional.) Enter the DNS IP address provided by your ISP or consult your ISP. ▶ Secondary DNS - (Optional.) Enter the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP provides two DNS servers.

  • Page 34: Wireless

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide ▶ Status - Displays whether the MAC and IP address are bound or not. ▶ Bind - Click to add an entry to the IP & Mac binding list. Click Refresh to refresh all items.
  • Page 35 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide ▶ SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The default SSID is MERCUSYS_XXXX (XXXX indicates the last unique four numbers of each router’s MAC address). This field is case-sensitive. ▶...

  • Page 36: Guest Network

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide ▶ Channel Width - Select the channel width from the drop-down list The default setting is Auto. ▶ Transmit Power - Select either High, Middle, or Low to specify the data transmit power.

  • Page 37: Wds Bridging

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 5.2.3 WDS Bridging Go to Wireless→WDS Bridging, and follow the steps below to configure WDS bridging settings. Click Next to start the setup. Select a network from the table and enter the password when prompted, or you can click Add router manually and enter the network name and password.

  • Page 38: Network Control

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Enter the wireless parameters of your router. It is recommended to set the same SSID and Password as the root router. Then click Next. Check the parameters and click Finish to complete the setup.
  • Page 39 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide ▶ Parental Controls – Click to enable or disable this function. ▶ Parental Devices – Displays the MAC address of the controlling PC. ▶ Edit - Here you can edit an existing entry.

  • Page 40: Access Control

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Click and drag across the cells to set the restriction time periods. Click Save. 5.3.2 Access Control Go to Network Control→Access Control, and then you can configure the access control in the screen.
  • Page 41 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Click Add and enter a brief description for the rule. Click Configure in the Hosts Under Control column to add a host, then click Apply. ▶ Host Description - In this field, create a unique description for the host.
  • Page 42 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Click Configure in the Target column, you can select Any Target, or select Add to add a new target. Then click Apply. ▶ Description - In this field, create a description for the target. Note that this description should be unique.

  • Page 43: Advanced Users

    ▶ Website Domain - Here you can enter 4 domain names, either the full name or the keywords (for example, Mercusys). Any domain name with keywords in it (www.mercusys.com) will be blocked or allowed. Click Configure in the Schedule column, you can select Any Time, or select Add to add a new schedule.

  • Page 44: Virtual Server

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Settings, Advanced Routing and Dynamic DNS. Click any of them to configure the corresponding function. 5.4.1 Virtual Server Go to Advanced Users→Virtual Server, and then you can view and add virtual server on the page.

  • Page 45: Dmz Server

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide number of the service port or service port range in the External Port field. Leave the Internal Port blank if it is the same as the External Port, or enter a specific port number if the External Port is a single port.

  • Page 46: Advanced Routing

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide access the local host resources or devices as needed. UPnP devices can be automatically discovered by the UPnP service application on the LAN. ▶ Application Description - The description about the application which initiates the UPnP request.

  • Page 47: Dynamic Dns

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide ▶ Add - Click to add a new rule entry. ▶ Delete All - Click to delete all the entries in the table. ▶ Delete Selected - Click to delete selected entries in the table.

  • Page 48: System Tools

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide ▶ Service Provider - The Dynamic DNS service provider. ▶ Dynamic DNS Client – Select to enable or disable dynamic DNS client. ▶ Username/Password - Enter the username and password of your DDNS account.

  • Page 49: Web Management

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide and System Log. Click any of them to configure the corresponding function. 5.5.1 Web Management Go to System Tools→Web Management, and then you can configure the management rule on the page. • Local Management To allow specific devices to access and manage the router locally, follow these steps: Select Allow specified local devices.

  • Page 50: Time Settings

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide • Remote Management To allow all devices to access and manage the router remotely, follow the steps below: Select Allow all remote devices. Enter the port number to be used to access the router between 1024 and 65535. The default value is 8888.

  • Page 51: Firmware Upgrade

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide ▶ Time Zone - Select your local time zone from this drop-down list. ▶ Date/Time - The router automatically obtains GMT from the internet based on the time zone you select. To change the time settings, follow these steps: Select your local time zone from the drop-down list.

  • Page 52: Backup & Restore

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Download the latest firmware upgrade file from our website (www.mercusys.com). Click Browse to locate and select the downloaded firmware file. Click Upgrade. The router will reboot automatically after the upgrade. NOTE: To avoid any damage, it is important to keep router powered on during the entire process.

  • Page 53: Reboot

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide To restore the configurations of the router to factory defaults, follow the steps below. Click Restore to reset all configuration settings to their default values. The default IP address: 192.168.1.1 • The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 •...

  • Page 54: Diagnostic Tools

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide To change the router's login password, follow the steps below. Enter the Old Password of the router. Enter the New Password. Enter the new password in the Confirm New Password field. Click Save.
  • Page 55 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide ▶ Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution to a given host or gateway. ▶ Tracert - This diagnostic tool tests the performance of a connection. NOTE: You can use ping/tracert to test numeric IP address or domain name. If pinging/tracerting the IP address is successful, but pinging/tracerouting the domain name is not, you might have a name resolution problem.

  • Page 56: System Log

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide ▶ Ping Timeout - Time to wait for a response, in milliseconds. The default is 800. ▶ Tracert Max Hops - Set the maximum number of hops (max TTL to be reached) in the path to search for the target (destination).

  • Page 57: Appendix A: Faq (Frequently Asked Questions)

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Appendix A: FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Q1. What should I do if the login window does not appear? ▶ Make sure the router connects to the computer correctly. ▶ If the computer is set to a static IP address, change its settings to obtain an IP address automatically.
  • Page 58 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Q4. What should I do if I forget my web management password? Refer to Q3 to restore the router to its factory default settings and then create a new password when prompted. Q5. What should I do if I forget my wireless password? ▶...

  • Page 59: Appendix B: Configuring The Pc

    MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide Appendix B: Configuring the PC In this section, we’ll introduce how to install and configure the TCP/IP correctly in Windows 7. First make sure your Ethernet Adapter is working, refer to the adapter’s manual if needed.
  • Page 60 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide The following TCP/IP Properties window will display and the IP Address tab is open on this window by default. Now you have two ways to configure the TCP/IP protocol below: ▶ Setting IP address automatically...
  • Page 61 MW301R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide ▶ Setting IP address manually Select Use the following IP address radio button. And the following items available If the router's LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1, specify the IP address as 192.168.1.x (x is from 2 to 254), and Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
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