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27/04/2021

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  • Page 1 QMiroPlus-201W User Guide Document Version: 1 27/04/2021...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Accessing the Router Using the QuRouter App..................22 4. QuRouter About QuRouter............................23 System Requirements..........................23 Getting Started............................23 Configuring QuRouter..........................24 Binding the Router with a QNAP ID......................26 Unbinding the Router from a QNAP ID....................27 5. QuRouter Navigation Taskbar............................... 28 Dashboard..............................29 6. System Configuration System................................30...
  • Page 3 Updating the Firmware Manually......................37 7. Network Settings Configuring WAN Port Settings........................38 Configuring LAN Port Settings........................38 Routing Table..............................39 Static Route..............................39 Adding a Static Route..........................39 Configuring a Static Route........................40 Deleting a Static Route...........................40 Wireless..............................41 Configuring Wireless Network Settings....................41 Configuring the Guest Wireless Network....................42 Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).....................
  • Page 4 QMiroPlus-201W User Guide 12. Glossary myQNAPcloud............................66 Qfinder Pro..............................66 QNAP ID..............................66 QTS................................66 QuRouter..............................66 QuWAN...............................66 QuWAN Orchestrator..........................66 13. Notices Limited Warranty............................67 Disclaimer..............................67 CE Notice..............................67 FCC Notice..............................68 Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU Article 10................68 EU RoHS Statement...........................69 ISED Compliance Statement........................

  • Page 5: Preface

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide 1. Preface About This Guide This guide provides information about the device and step-by-step instructions on installing the hardware. It also provides instructions on basic operations and troubleshooting information. Audience This document is intended for consumers and network administrators. This guide assumes that the user has a basic understanding of network, storage, and backup concepts.

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    This chapter provides basic information about the QNAP device. About the QMiroPlus-201W The QMiroPlus-201W is QNAP's first tri-band wireless mesh network (WMN) router with built-in network- attached storage (NAS) capabilities. The QMiroPlus-201W features four internal antennas, four 1 GbE ports, and supports SD-WAN deployment.

  • Page 7: Software Features

    • Network port connection status • IPv4 address routing management Security Network Address Management (NAT) and port forwarding • Remote access support using L2TP, OpenVPN, and QBelt (QNAP proprietary VPN) protocols • Client IP pool management • VPN client management •...

  • Page 8: Wireless Specifications

    System settings • Backup and restore • Restart, reset • Manage audio alerts • Local account and QNAP ID management • USB settings: USB device user management, USB usage overview, FTP server management QuWAN Configure organization, region, site, device name, and device role...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide Specification Description Wireless network management • Supports MU-MIMO technology • Supports band steering for tri-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band) access points • Transmission power (high, middle, and low) • 20/40/80 MHz bandwidth • Auto and custom DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) channels •...
  • Page 10 QMiroPlus-201W User Guide Component Case cover Drive LEDs For details, see LEDs WPS button For details, see Button. Status LED For details, see LEDs Front Panel without Case Cover Component Drive bay 1 Drive bay 2 LEDs LEDs indicates the overall status of the router, the drives, the storage, and the network ports.
  • Page 11 QMiroPlus-201W User Guide Status Description System Status Green Router initialization is complete, and the storage status is one of the following: • Being initialized • Powered off • Starting up Flashes green every 2 seconds Router is starting up, and the storage status is one of the following: •...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide You can configure WPS by pressing the WPS button located on the front panel of the device (see Front Panel). Alternatively, you can configure WPS through QuRouter; for details, see Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Operation User Action...

  • Page 13: Safety Information

    The storage function is turned off. seconds. Reset Button QNAP routers can be reset to factory defaults using the reset button located on the rear side of the device. For details on the component placement, see the rear side of the device (Rear Panel).
  • Page 14 QMiroPlus-201W User Guide Moving Parts • Moving fan blades: Keep your body parts away from moving fan blades while the device is connected to a power source. • Moving components: Keep your body parts away from other moving components. Product Overview...

  • Page 15: Installation And Access

    Tools Anti-static wrist strap Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid-State Drives on 2.5-inch Trays For the list of compatible drive models, go to https://www.qnap.com/compatibility. Warning • Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive. • Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components.
  • Page 16 QMiroPlus-201W User Guide 3. Remove the drive tray. a. Slide the lock down to release the tray. b. Pull the tray out. Installation and Access...
  • Page 17 QMiroPlus-201W User Guide 4. Install a drive on the tray. a. Place the drive on the tray so that the holes on the bottom of the drive are aligned with the holes on the bottom of the tray. b. Attach the screws.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Router To The Internet

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide a. Insert the tray into the bay. 6. Attach the case cover. a. Align the case cover notch with the grooves on the router. b. Push the case cover back into position. 7. Power on the device.
  • Page 19 4. Verify that the router is recognized by the computer. a. Open Qfinder Pro on the host computer. Note To download Qfinder Pro, go to https://www.qnap.com/utilities. b. Locate the router in the list and double-click the name or IP address. Note Verify the router name by checking the MAC address or the SSID listed on the rear side of the router.

  • Page 20: Setting Up The Router

    6. Configure the router settings. For details, see the following topics: • Configuring the QTS Quick Start Wizard • Configuring QuRouter 7. Log in with your QNAP ID or local account credentials. For details, see Binding the Router with a QNAP Installation and Access...

  • Page 21: Router Access

    Qfinder Pro Qfinder Pro is a desktop utility that enables you to • Computer that is connected to locate and access QNAP devices on a specific the same network as the router network. The utility supports Windows, macOS, • Web browser Linux, and Chrome OS.

  • Page 22: Accessing The Router Using Qfinder Pro

    The QuRouter dashboard page appears. Accessing the Router Using Qfinder Pro Qfinder Pro is a desktop utility that enables you to locate and access QNAP devices on a specific network. The utility supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS. 1. Install Qfinder Pro on a computer that is connected to the same network as the router.

  • Page 23: Accessing The Router Using The Qurouter App

    To configure a new router, see Configuring the Router Using the QuRouter App 3. Select the region. The QNAP ID login page appears. 4. Specify your QNAP ID and password. 5. Tap Sign In. The Overview page appears. Installation and Access...

  • Page 24: Qurouter

    4. QuRouter About QuRouter QuRouter is a centralized management interface that comes with your QNAP router, accessible by visiting the router's IP address in a web browser. With its intuitive interface, QuRouter makes it easy to set up, secure, and configure the features of your router.

  • Page 25: Configuring Qurouter

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide For details, see the following topics: • Editing the Device Name • Configuring Access Control Settings • Restart, Reset, Backup, and Restore • Configure audio alert settings. Note For details, see the Hardware section of the QTS User Guide.
  • Page 26 QMiroPlus-201W User Guide 8. Click Apply. 9. Specify the current location of the device. a. Click the drop-down list to select the country or region. Note If the selected location does not match with the IP geolocation of the device a confirmation message appears prompting you to use the router in basic wireless mode.

  • Page 27: Binding The Router With A Qnap Id

    19. Click Login. The Local Account window appears. 20. Optional: You can log in to QuRouter using your QNAP ID and password. For details, see Binding the Router with a QNAP 21. Reenter or modify the local account username and password.

  • Page 28: Unbinding The Router From A Qnap Id

    1. Log in to QuRouter. 2. Go to System > Access Control > Administrator . Below Unbind QNAP ID, click A confirmation message appears. 4. Click OK. Note The router is unbound from the QNAP ID and you are logged out of QuRouter. QuRouter...

  • Page 29: Qurouter Navigation

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide 5. QuRouter Navigation Taskbar Element User Action [USER_NAME] Logout: Logs the user out of the current session More Click the button to view the following menu items: • Language: Opens a list of supported languages and allows you to change the language of the operating system •...

  • Page 30: Dashboard

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide Dashboard Section Displayed Information User Action Overview • Uptime (number of days, hours, minutes and seconds) • CPU temperature • Firmware information Device • Internet status Connection • Device status Status • Number of connected clients WAN Overview •...

  • Page 31: System Configuration

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide 6. System Configuration System Configuring Router Operation Modes QuRouter provides access to two router operation modes. • Wireless router: The default router mode where the device can connect to the internet and share the wireless network with its client devices. NAT and DHCP are enabled by default.

  • Page 32: Locating The Router

    The following settings are changed when the router is switched to AP mode. • The router is unbound from the QNAP ID. • The router is removed from the QNAP organization and QuWAN. You must reconfigure the QuWAN settings if you enable the router mode again.

  • Page 33: Managing Logs

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide Managing Logs Important events, errors, or warnings are recorded for the router that can be used to diagnose issues or monitor router operations. Common events include enabling or disabling network services, configuring account and system settings, and configuring security settings.
  • Page 34 4. Click Reset. A confirmation message appears. 5. Click OK. QuRouter resets the device to default settings and the router is unbound from the QNAP ID. Important Resetting the primary device resets all the nodes in the mesh network. System Configuration...
  • Page 35 QMiroPlus-201W User Guide Backing Up System Settings 1. Go to System > System Settings > Restart / Reset / Backup / Restore . 2. Click Backup. The device exports the system settings as a BIN file and downloads the file to your computer.

  • Page 36: Usb Settings

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide 3. Configure the local account settings. Description User Action Username Specify a username that contains 5 to 32 characters. Valid characters: A–Z, a–z, 0–9 Current Password Enter the current password of the local account. New Password Specify a password that contains 8 to 64 ASCII characters.

  • Page 37: Firmware

    2. Identify an FTP user you want to delete. Click A confirmation message appears. 4. Click OK. QuRouter deletes the FTP user. Firmware QNAP recommends keeping your router firmware up to date. This ensures that your router can benefit from new features, enhancements, and bug fixes. System Configuration...

  • Page 38: Checking For Live Updates

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide Checking for Live Updates 1. Go to Firmware. 2. Enable Live update. 3. Select one or more of the following options: • Update now • Schedule update at Note Select the date and time to schedule the firmware update.

  • Page 39: Network Settings

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide 7. Network Settings Configuring WAN Port Settings 1. Go to Network > WAN . 2. Configure the port settings. 3. Select the WAN interface setting from the following options. Setting User Action DHCP Select to obtain IP address settings automatically via DHCP Static IP Manually assign a static IP address.

  • Page 40: Routing Table

    • DNS server 1: Assign an IP address for the primary DNS server. • DNS server 2: Assign an IP address for the secondary DNS server. Note QNAP recommends specifying at least one DNS server to allow URL lookups. Reserved IP Table Click Add to configure a reserved IP table.

  • Page 41: Configuring A Static Route

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide 3. Configure the settings. Setting User Action Destination Specify a static IP address where connections are routed to. Subnet Mask Specify the IP address of the destination's subnet mask. Next Hop Select from the following next hop options: •...

  • Page 42: Wireless

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide Wireless Wireless settings allow you to deploy wireless networks using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bandwidth, deploy the guest wireless network, configure advanced wireless settings, and enable the WPS function. Configuring Wireless Network Settings 1. Go to Wireless.

  • Page 43: Configuring The Guest Wireless Network

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide 3. Configure the settings for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Setting User Action Bandwidth Specify the bandwidth range for the following bands: • 2.4 GHz: • 20 MHz • 40 MHz • 5 GHz - 1 and 5 GHz - 2: •...

  • Page 44: Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    Specify a DNS server for the DHCP server. DNS server 2 Specify a secondary DNS server for the DHCP server. Important QNAP recommends specifying at least one DNS server to allow URL lookups. 5. Click Apply. QuRouter saves the guest wireless network settings.

  • Page 45: Clients And Blocked Clients List

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide Note To enable WPS using the push button on the router, see Button. c. Enable the WPS function on the client device. Note • Ensure that the client device is equipped with the WPS function. Typically, this function is located in the Wi-Fi settings page.

  • Page 46: Deleting A Device From The Blocked List

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide Click The Edit Blocked List Device window appears. 4. Configure the device settings. For details, see Adding a Device to the Blocked List. 5. Click Apply. QuRouter updates the device information. Deleting a Device from the Blocked List 1.

  • Page 47: Removing A Node From The Wireless Mesh Network

    Configuring QuWAN Settings 1. Log in to QuRouter. Note If you are logging in with your QNAP ID for the first time, you are prompted to enter the local account credentials as part of the 2-step verification process. 2. Go to QuWAN.

  • Page 48: Accessing Quwan Orchestrator

    4. Click Join the Organization and QuWAN. Important • The router is unbound from the QNAP ID once it is part of the QuWAN topology. • The router can support a maximum of 30 VPN tunnels. A confirmation message appears.
  • Page 49 QMiroPlus-201W User Guide 1. Open QuRouter. 2. Go to QVPN > QVPN Settings . Click Click 5. Configure the QBelt server settings. Setting Description Client IP pool Specify a range of IP addresses available to connected VPN clients. Important By default, this server reserves the use of IP addresses from 10.6.0.0/24.
  • Page 50 QMiroPlus-201W User Guide Setting Description Client IP pool Specify a range of IP addresses available to connected VPN clients. Important By default, this server reserves the use of IP addresses from 10.6.0.0/24. If another connection is configured to use this range, an IP conflict error will occur.

  • Page 51: Adding A Vpn Client

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide Setting Description Encryption Select from the following encryption methods: • Medium (AES 128-bit) • High (AES 256-bit) Specify a DNS server for the OpenVPN server. Note The DNS server limitation is 1 by default. 6. Enable Use this connection as a default gateway for remote devices.

  • Page 52: Security

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide 8. Security Network Address Translation (NAT) NAT allows private networks that use unregistered IP addresses to connect to the internet. NAT translates private IP addresses in the internal network to public IP addresses before forwarding the packets onto another network.

  • Page 53: Parental Controls

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide 4. Click Apply. QuRouter adds the rule. Configuring a Port Forwarding Rule 1. Go to NAT > Port Forwarding . 2. Identify a rule. Click The Edit Rule window appears. 4. Modify the port forwarding rule settings.

  • Page 54: Configuring A Parental Control Role

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide Setting User Action Domain Name Filter Enter an entire domain name or specific URLs. Separate multiple URLs with commas (,). Safe Search Enable safe search to filter out explicit content in the following sites: • YouTube Note You can select from the following restriction modes: •...

  • Page 55: Deleting A Device From A Parental Control Role

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide 2. Identify the role to which you want to add a device. 3. Click Add Device. The Add Device window appears. 4. Select a wireless device from the list. 5. Click Add. QuRouter adds the device to the parental control role.

  • Page 56: Qurouter App Qurouter

    This section applies to QuRouter 1.0.0 (and later) for Android and iOS. QuRouter is a QNAP mobile application that lets you configure and manage QMiro and QMiroPlus routers. Go to the Google Play Store or the App Store to download QuRouter for configuring your QNAP router through a mobile device.
  • Page 57 QMiroPlus-201W User Guide b. Enable Wi-Fi. c. Scan for the router SSID. d. Tap the SSID. e. Enter the router password. Note The SSID and password are listed on the asset tag of the router. f. Tap Connect on Android devices or Join on iOS devices.
  • Page 58 QMiroPlus-201W User Guide b. Tap Apply. QuRouter saves the router location. 15. Tap Next. 16. Configure the wireless domain settings. a. If the router and mobile device locations are not the same, the Incompatible Wireless Domain Settings window appears. b. Tap OK.

  • Page 59: Overview

    Click Next. QuRouter updates the router firmware and a confirmation message appears. k. Click OK. The QuRouter login page appears. 23. Tap Log in with QNAP ID. 24. Select from the following: • Global • China 25. Specify your QNAP ID and password.
  • Page 60 QMiroPlus-201W User Guide QuRouter App...
  • Page 61 Description User Action More and select an option. • [QNAP_ID]: Tap the QNAP ID to log out. • Install New Router: Tap to add a node to the mesh network. • About: Select the following options: • Feedback: Access the QNAP Feature Request / Bug Report web page •...

  • Page 62: Qts Management

    7. Click QuMagie to start the QNAP photo management service. 8. Click Next. The Data Management Apps page opens. 9. You can click the data management hyperlink to initiate the QNAP data management service. 10. Click Next. The System Volume and QuRouter page appears.
  • Page 63 QMiroPlus-201W User Guide To create a storage pool, see Creating a Storage Pool under Storage & Snapshots in the QTS User Guide. a. Click Storage & Snapshots. The Storage & Snapshots application opens and the Data Collection Agreement page appears.
  • Page 64 QMiroPlus-201W User Guide Use the default RAID type if you are unsure of which option to choose. m. Click Next. n. Configure the alert threshold. o. Click Next. p. Verify the storage pool information. q. Click Create. A confirmation message appears.

  • Page 65: Performing Qts Power Actions

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide For details, see Configuring QuRouter. Performing QTS Power Actions 1. Select a method for accessing the QTS System Control feature. • In the QuRouter web interface, go to Control Host. • In the QTS web interface, open QuRouter and go to Control Host.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    10. Go to Main Menu > Storage & Snapshots > Storage Space . 11. Locate the shared folder that contains the new drive and then verify that the status is Rebuilding. Support and Other Resources QNAP provides the following resources: Resource Documentation https://docs.qnap.com...

  • Page 67: Glossary

    Provides various remote access services such as DDNS and myQNAPcloud Link Qfinder Pro QNAP utility that lets you locate and access QNAP NAS devices in your local area network QNAP ID User account that enables you to use myQNAPcloud remote access and other QNAP services...

  • Page 68: Notices

    No license, express or implied, by estoppels or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document. Except as provided in QNAP's terms and conditions of sale for such products, QNAP assumes no liability whatsoever, and QNAP disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to sale and/or use of QNAP products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or infringement of any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right.

  • Page 69: Fcc Notice

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Important Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by QNAP Systems, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.

  • Page 70: Eu Rohs Statement

    QMiroPlus-201W User Guide EU RoHS Statement This equipment complies with the European Union RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The directive applies to the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) in electrical and electronic equipment.

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