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Mercusys MW306R User Manual

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300Mbps Multi-Mode Wireless N Router
MW306R
REV1.0.0
1910080057

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  • Page 1 User Guide 300Mbps Multi-Mode Wireless N Router MW306R REV1.0.0 1910080057...
  • 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, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at http://www.mercusys.com/en/ce.
  • Page 4 BSMI Notice 安全諮詢及注意事項 • 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 • 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 • 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 • 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。 • 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。 • 請不要私自打開機殼，不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修，如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 設備名稱：300Mbps Multi-Mode Wireless N Router 型號（型式）：MW306R Equipment name Type designation (Type) 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 單元 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 鉛 汞 鎘...
  • Page 5 Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation Class II equipment AC voltage DC voltage Polarity of output terminals Indoor use only Energy efficiency marking Caution Operator’s manual RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Conventions ............. . .1 Chapter 1.
  • Page 7 4. 4. NAT Forwarding..............34 4.
  • Page 8 Chapter 6. Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode ....71 6. 1. Operation Mode ..............71 6.
  • Page 9 7. 7. 3. IP & MAC Binding ............114 7.

  • Page 10: Conventions

    Conventions The router or MW306R, or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for MW306R 300Mbps Multi-Mode Wireless N Router without any explanations. Features available in the router may vary by model and software version. Router availability may also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual router experience.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1. Introduction 1. 1. 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 12: Rear Panel

    Chapter 1 1. 2. 2. Rear Panel The following items are located on the rear panel (View from left to right). Item Description LAN Ports These ports connect the router to the local devices. WAN Port This port is where you will connect the router to the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet. The power socket is where you will connect the power adapter.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Connect To The Internet

    Chapter 2 Chapter 2. Connect to the Internet 2. 1. 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 14 Chapter 2 1. Follow the steps below to connect your router. If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL/Cable/Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router’s Internet port, then follow substep 4) to complete the hardware connection. INTERNET Power adapter Power adapter...

  • Page 15: Access Point Mode

    Chapter 2 3. Enter http://mwlogin.net in the address bar of a web browser. Create a password to log Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to the section. 4. Follow the Quick Setup to set up the internet connection. 5.

  • Page 16: Range Extender Mode

    Chapter 2 Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to the section. 5. Click Change Mode in the top right corner and select Access Point Mode. Wait for the router to reboot. 6. Follow the Quick Setup to set up the internet connection. 7.

  • Page 17: Wisp Mode

    Chapter 2 Note: If the login window does not appear, please refer to the section. 4. Click Change Mode in the top right corner and select Range Extender Mode. Wait for the router to reboot. 5. Follow the Quick Setup to set up the internet connection. 6.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 1. Connect the power adapter to the router and power on the router. 2. Connect a computer to the router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using the SSID (wireless name) printed on the bottom label of the router. 3.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3. Log In To The Router

    Chapter 3 Chapter 3. Log In to the Router This chapter introduces how to log in to the web management page of the router. With the web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the router. The web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft the Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.

  • Page 20: Chapter 4. Configure The Router In Wireless Router Mode

    Chapter 4 Chapter 4. Configure the Router in Wireless Router Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a wireless router. It contains the following sections: • Operation Mode • Network • Wireless •...
  • Page 21 Chapter 4...

  • Page 22: Network

    Chapter 4 4. 2. Network 4. 2. 1. Status 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Status. You can view the current status information of the router. •...

  • Page 23: Internet

    Chapter 4 • Status - Indicates whether the router has been connected to the internet. • Internet Connection Type - Indicates the way in which your router is connected to the internet. • IP Address - The WAN IP address of the router. •...
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 Click RELEASE to release the IP parameters. • MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP. •...
  • Page 25 Chapter 4 • IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. • Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask. •...
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 • Username/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Secondary Connection - It’s available only for PPPoE connection. If your ISP provides an extra connection type, select Dynamic IP or Static IP to activate the secondary connection.
  • Page 27 Chapter 4 • Service Name - The service name should not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work. • Access Concentrator Name - The access concentrator name should not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP.
  • Page 28 Chapter 4 • Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • VPN Server IP/ Domain Name - Enter the VPN server’s IP address or domain name provided by your ISP. • MTU Size - The default MTU size is “1460” bytes, which is usually fine. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP.
  • Page 29 Chapter 4 • Manual - In this mode, the internet connection is controlled manually by clicking the Connect/Disconnect button. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as On Demand mode. Enter a maximum time (in minutes), the internet connection can be inactive before it is terminated into the Max Idle Time.

  • Page 30: Mac Clone

    Chapter 4 • VPN Server IP/ Domain Name - Enter the VPN server’s IP address or domain name provided by your ISP. • MTU Size - The default MTU size is “1420” bytes, which is usually fine. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP.

  • Page 31: Lan

    Chapter 4 • Use Custom MAC Address - Select if your ISP requires you to register the MAC address and enter the correct MAC address in this field, in case the ISP binds the assigned IP address to the specific MAC address. Note: •...

  • Page 32: Dhcp Server

    Chapter 4 • IPTV/VLAN - Select to enable the IPTV feature. • Mode - Select the appropriate mode according to your ISP. • LAN 1/2/3 - Assign your LAN port to whether function as the internet supplier or as the IPTV supplier.
  • Page 33 Chapter 4 4. Click SAVE. Note: To use the DHCP server function of the router, you must configure all computers on the LAN as Obtain an IP Address automatically. • To reserve an IP address for a specified client device: 1.

  • Page 34: Dynamic Dns

    Chapter 4 4. 2. 7. Dynamic DNS The router offers the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) feature, which allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (named by yourself) and a dynamic IP address. Thus your friends can connect to your server by entering your domain name no matter what your IP address is.

  • Page 35: Static Routing

    Chapter 4 8. Click LOGIN AND SAVE. 4. 2. 8. Static Routing Static Routing is a form of routing that is configured manually by a network administrator or a user by adding entries into a routing table. The manually-configured routing information guides the router in forwarding data packets to the specific destination.

  • Page 36: Wireless

    Chapter 4 • Network Destination - The destination IP address that you want to assign to a static route. This IP address cannot be on the same subnet with the WAN IP or LAN IP of Router A. In the example, the IP address of the company network is the destination IP address, so here enter 172.30.30.1.

  • Page 37: Guest Network

    Chapter 4 • 2.4GHz - Select this checkbox to enable the 2.4GHz wireless network. • Network Name (SSID) - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. •...
  • Page 38 Chapter 4 guest network for them. In addition, you can customize guest network settings to ensure network security and privacy. • Create a Guest Network 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Wireless or Advanced > Wireless > Guest Network. 3.

  • Page 39: Wireless Schedule

    Chapter 4 4. 3. 3. Wireless Schedule The wireless function can be automatically off at a specific time when you do not need the wireless function. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.

  • Page 40: Wps

    Chapter 4 4. 3. 4. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can help you to quickly and securely connect to a network. This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to your router’s network quickly via WPS. Note: The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled before configuration.
  • Page 41 Chapter 4 2. Enter the router’s PIN on your personal device. You can also generate a new one. Note: PIN (Personal Identification Number) is an eight-character identification number preset to each router. WPS supported devices can connect to your router with the PIN. Method 2: Using the WPS Button on the Web Screen Click Start on the screen.

  • Page 42: Additional Settings

    Chapter 4 4. 3. 5. Additional Settings 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Additional Settings. 3. Configure the advanced settings of your wireless network and click Save. Note: If you are not familiar with the setting items on this page, it’s strongly recommended to keep the provided default values;...

  • Page 43: Nat Forwarding

    LAN and realize some specific functions. The Mercusys router includes four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.
  • Page 44 Chapter 4 Personal Website Router POWER RESET/WPS WAN: 218.18.232.154 Home 1. Set your PC to a static IP address, for example 192.168.1.100. 2. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Forwarding. 4.

  • Page 45: Port Triggering

    Chapter 4 • You can add multiple virtual server rules if you want to provide several services in a router. Please note that the External Port should not be overlapped. Done! Users on the internet can enter http:// WAN IP (in this example: http:// 218.18.232.154) to visit your personal website.

  • Page 46: Upnp

    Chapter 4 5. Click SAVE. Note: • You can add multiple port triggering rules as needed. • The triggering ports can not be overlapped. • If the application you need is not listed in the Common Services list, please enter the parameters manually. You should verify the external ports the application uses first and enter them in External Ports field.

  • Page 47: Dmz

    Chapter 4 POWER RESET/WPS Xbox Router If necessary, you can follow the steps to change the status of UPnP. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > UPnP and toggle on or off according to your needs. 4.

  • Page 48: Parental Controls

    Chapter 4 normally but cannot join a team with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ host with all ports opened. How can I do that? 1. Assign a static IP address to your PC, for example 192.168.1.100. 2.
  • Page 49 Chapter 4 4. Add basic profile information. 1 ) Enter a Name for the profile to make it easier to identify. 2 ) Under Devices, click 3 ) Select the devices that belong to this family member. Access restrictions will be applied to these devices.
  • Page 50 Chapter 4 1 ) Enter the key word of the website that you want to block. Click if want to block multiple websites. 2 ) Click NEXT. 6. Set time restrictions on internet access. 1 ) Enable Time Limits on Monday to Friday and Saturday & Sunday then set the allowed online time to 2 hours each day.

  • Page 51: Qos

    Chapter 4 4. 6. QoS (Quality of Service) is designed to ensure the efficient operation of the network when come across network overload or congestion. Devices set as high priority will be allocated more bandwidth and so continue to run smoothly even when there are many devices connected to the network.

  • Page 52: Firewall

    Chapter 4 4. 7. 1. Firewall The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall protects the router from cyber attacks and validate the traffic that is passing through the router based on the protocol. This function is enabled by default. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
  • Page 53 Chapter 4 2 ) Click Add and select devices you want to be blocked. You can see the devices have been added to the blacklist. To allow specific device(s): 1 ) Select Whitelist and click SAVE. 2 ) Add devices to the whitelist. •...

  • Page 54: Ip & Mac Binding

    Chapter 4 • Add unconnected devices Click Add Manually and enter the Device Name and MAC Address of the device you want to be allowed. Done! Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) using the Blacklist or Whitelist.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Security > IP & MAC Binding. 3. Enable IP & MAC Binding and click SAVE. 4. Bind your device(s) according to your need. To bind the connected device(s): Locate the ARP List section and enable Bind to bind the IP and MAC addresses of a specific device.

  • Page 56: Ipv6

    Chapter 4 4. 8. IPv6 This function allows you to enable IPv6 function and set up the parameters of the router’s Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN). 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4 3 ) Click SAVE. • PPPoE: Select this type if your ISP uses PPPoEv6, and provides a username and password. 1 ) Configure the WAN settings. 2 ) Configure the LAN settings. Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP.
  • Page 58 Chapter 4 • Tunnel 6to4: Select this type if your ISP uses 6 to 4 deployment fort assigning address. 1 ) Configure the WAN settings. 2 ) Configure the LAN settings.

  • Page 59: System

    4. 9. 1. Firmware Upgrade Mercusys is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at Mercusys official website www.mercusys.com. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website and upgrade the firmware to the latest version.

  • Page 60: Backup & Restore

    Chapter 4 4. 9. 2. Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can backup the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to the previous settings from the backup file when needed. 1.

  • Page 61: Change Password

    Chapter 4 To reset the router to factory default settings: 1. Click FACTORY RESTORE to reset the router. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. Note: • During the resetting process, do not turn off or reset the router. •...

  • Page 62: Remote Management

    Chapter 4 • Allow specific devices to manage the router: 1. Select Specified Devices for Local Managers and click SAVE. 2. Click Add Device. 3. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device to manage the router from the Connected Devices list, or enter the MAC address of the device manually. 4.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 • Allow all devices to manage the router remotely: 1. Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management. 2. Keep the HTTP port as default setting (recommended) or enter a value between 1024 and 65535. 3. Select All Devices for Remote Managers. 4.

  • Page 64: System Log

    Chapter 4 1. Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management. 2. Keep the HTTP port as default setting (recommended) or enter a value between 1024 and 65535. 3. Select Specified Device for Remote Managers. 4. In the Only this IP Address field, enter the IP address of the remote device to manage the router.

  • Page 65: Diagnostics

    Chapter 4 3. Click SAVE TO LOCAL to save the system logs to a local disk. 4. 9. 7. Diagnostics Diagnostic is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.

  • Page 66: Time

    Chapter 4 • Tracert is used to display the route (path) your router has passed to reach the tested host, and measure transit delays of packets across an Internet Protocol network. 2 ) Enter the IP Address or Domain Name of the tested host. 3 ) Modify the Ping Count number and the Ping Packet Size.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4 1. In the System Time section, select the way in which the router gets its time: Get from Internet, Get from Managing Device, Manually. 2. Select your local Time Zone. 3. Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server 1 or NTP Server 2. 4.

  • Page 68: Language

    Chapter 4 4. 9. 9. Language This function allows you to set the language for the system. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Time & Language. 3.

  • Page 69: 4. 9. 11. Led Control

    Chapter 4 4. 9. 11. LED Control The LED of the router indicates its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LED is off. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.

  • Page 70: Chapter 5. Configure The Router In Access Point Mode

    Chapter 5 Chapter 5. Configure the Router in Access Point Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as an access point. It contains the following sections: • Operation Mode • Firmware Upgrade • Backup & Restore •...

  • Page 71: Firmware Upgrade

    5. 2. Firmware Upgrade Mercusys is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at Mercusys official website www.mercusys.com. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website and upgrade the firmware to the latest version.

  • Page 72: Backup & Restore

    Chapter 5 5. 3. Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can backup the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to the previous settings from the backup file when needed. 1.

  • Page 73: Administration

    Chapter 5 To reset the router to factory default settings: 1. Click FACTORY RESTORE to reset the router. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. Note: • During the resetting process, do not turn off or reset the router. •...

  • Page 74: System Log

    Chapter 5 • Allow specific devices to manage the router: 1. Select Specified Devices for Local Managers and click SAVE. 2. Click Add Device. 3. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device to manage the router from the Connected Devices list, or enter the MAC address of the device manually. 4.

  • Page 75: Diagnostics

    Chapter 5 3. Click SAVE TO LOCAL to save the system logs to a local disk. 5. 6. Diagnostics Diagnostic is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.

  • Page 76: Time

    Chapter 5 • Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host, and measure the round-trip time. • Tracert is used to display the route (path) your router has passed to reach the tested host, and measure transit delays of packets across an Internet Protocol network.
  • Page 77 Chapter 5 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to System > Time & Language. • To set System Time: 1. In the System Time section, select the way in which the router gets its time: Get from Internet, Get from Managing Device, Manually.

  • Page 78: Language

    Chapter 5 Note: This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall. You must specify your time zone once you log in to the router successfully; otherwise, time-based functions will not take effect. 5. 8. Language This function allows you to set the language for the system. 1.

  • Page 79: 5. 10. Led Control

    Chapter 5 5. 10. LED Control The LED of the router indicates its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LED is off. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.

  • Page 80: Chapter 6. Configure The Router In Range Extender Mode

    Chapter 6 Chapter 6. Configure the Router in Range Extender Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working as a range extender. It contains the following sections: • Operation Mode • Firmware Upgrade • Backup & Restore •...

  • Page 81: Firmware Upgrade

    6. 2. Firmware Upgrade Mercusys is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at Mercusys official website www.mercusys.com. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website and upgrade the firmware to the latest version.

  • Page 82: Backup & Restore

    Chapter 6 6. 3. Backup & Restore The configuration settings are stored as a configuration file in the router. You can backup the configuration file in your computer for future use and restore the router to the previous settings from the backup file when needed. 1.

  • Page 83: Administration

    Chapter 6 To reset the router to factory default settings: 1. Click FACTORY RESTORE to reset the router. 2. Wait a few minutes for the restoring and rebooting. Note: • During the resetting process, do not turn off or reset the router. •...

  • Page 84: System Log

    Chapter 6 • Allow specific devices to manage the router: 1. Select Specified Devices for Local Managers and click SAVE. 2. Click Add Device. 3. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device to manage the router from the Connected Devices list, or enter the MAC address of the device manually. 4.

  • Page 85: Time

    Chapter 6 3. Click SAVE TO LOCAL to save the system logs to a local disk. 6. 6. Time This function allows you to set the time manually or to configure automatic time synchronization. The router can automatically update the time from an NTP server via the internet.

  • Page 86: Language

    Chapter 6 1. In the System Time section, select the way in which the router gets its time: Get from Internet, Get from Managing Device, Manually. 2. Select your local Time Zone. 3. Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server 1 or NTP Server 2. 4.

  • Page 87: Reboot

    Chapter 6 4. Click SAVE. 6. 8. Reboot Some settings of the router will take effect only after rebooting, and the system will reboot automatically. You can also reboot the router to clear cache and enhance running performance. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.

  • Page 88: Led Control

    Chapter 6 6. 9. LED Control The LED of the router indicates its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LED is off. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.

  • Page 89: Chapter 7. Configure The Router In Wisp Mode

    Chapter 7 Chapter 7. Configure the Router in WISP Mode This chapter presents how to configure the various features of the router working in WISP mode. It contains the following sections: • Operation Mode • Network • Wireless • NAT Forwarding •...

  • Page 90: Network

    Chapter 7 7. 2. Network 7. 2. 1. Status 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > Status. You can view the current status information of the router.
  • Page 91 Chapter 7 • Internet - This field displays the current settings of the internet, and you can configure them on the Advanced > Network > Internet page. • Status - Indicates whether the router has been connected to the internet. •...

  • Page 92: Internet

    Chapter 7 • Default Gateway - The Gateway currently used is shown here. When you use Dynamic IP as the internet connection type, click Renew or Release here to obtain new IP parameters dynamically from the ISP or release them. •...
  • Page 93 Chapter 7 • MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP. • Host Name - This option specifies the name of the router. •...
  • Page 94 Chapter 7 • IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. • Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. Normally 255.255.255.0 is used as the subnet mask. •...
  • Page 95 Chapter 7 • Username/Password - Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • Secondary Connection - It’s available only for PPPoE connection. If your ISP provides an extra connection type, select Dynamic IP or Static IP to activate the secondary connection.
  • Page 96 Chapter 7 • Service Name - The service name should not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work. • Access Concentrator Name - The access concentrator name should not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP.
  • Page 97 Chapter 7 • Username/Password - Enter the username and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. • VPN Server IP/ Domain Name - Enter the VPN server’s IP address or domain name provided by your ISP. • MTU Size - The default MTU size is “1460” bytes, which is usually fine. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP.
  • Page 98 Chapter 7 • Manual - In this mode, the internet connection is controlled manually by clicking the Connect/Disconnect button. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as On Demand mode. Enter a maximum time (in minutes), the internet connection can be inactive before it is terminated into the Max Idle Time.

  • Page 99: Mac Clone

    Chapter 7 • VPN Server IP/ Domain Name - Enter the VPN server’s IP address or domain name provided by your ISP. • MTU Size - The default MTU size is “1420” bytes, which is usually fine. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP.

  • Page 100: Lan

    Chapter 7 • Use Custom MAC Address - Select if your ISP requires you to register the MAC address and enter the correct MAC address in this field, in case the ISP binds the assigned IP address to the specific MAC address. Note: •...
  • Page 101 Chapter 7 1. Tick the Enable checkbox. 2. Enter the starting and ending IP addresses in the IP Address Pool. 3. Enter other parameters if the ISP offers. The Default Gateway is automatically filled in and is the same as the LAN IP address of the router. 4.

  • Page 102: Dynamic Dns

    Chapter 7 • To check the DHCP client list: 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Network > DHCP Server and locate the DHCP Client List section. You can see the device information of the list.

  • Page 103: Static Routing

    Chapter 7 4. Enter the Username for your DDNS account. 5. Enter the Password for your DDNS account. 6. Enter the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider here. 7. If your service provider is NO-IP, select WAN IP binding to ensure that the domain name is bound to the WAN IP of this router.
  • Page 104 Chapter 7 Router A Router B Company’s server WAN: 172.30.30.100 POWER RESET/WPS POWER RESET/WPS LAN: 192.168.1.1 LAN: 192.168.1.2 172.30.30.1 Switch 192.168.1.100 How can I do that? 1. Change the routers’ LAN IP addresses to two different IP addresses on the same subnet. Disable Router B’s DHCP function.

  • Page 105: Wireless

    Chapter 7 sends out data. In the example, the data packets will be sent to the LAN port of Router B and then to the Server, so the default gateway should be 192.168.1.2. • Interface - Determined by the port (WAN/LAN) that sends out data packets. In the example, the data are sent to the gateway through the LAN port of Router A, so LAN should be selected.

  • Page 106: Guest Network

    Chapter 7 • WPA-PSK/WPA2-Personal - It’s the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre- shared passphrase. It’s also the recommended security type. • WPA /WPA2-Enterprise - It’s based on Radius Server. • WEP - It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. •...

  • Page 107: Wireless Schedule

    Chapter 7 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Guest Network. Locate the Guest Permissions section. 3. Customize guest network options according to your needs. • Allow guests to see each other Tick this checkbox if you want to allow the wireless clients on your guest network to communicate with each other via methods such as network neighbors and Ping.

  • Page 108: Wps

    Chapter 7 Note: • The effective wireless schedule is based on the time of the router. You can go to Advanced > System > Time to modify the time. • The wireless network will be automatically turned on after the time period you set. 7.
  • Page 109 Chapter 7 2. Enter the PIN of your device and click CONNECT. Then your device will get connected to the router. • Connects via the Router’s PIN 1. Keep the WPS Status as Enabled and select Router’s PIN. 2. Enter the router’s PIN on your personal device. You can also generate a new one. Note: PIN (Personal Identification Number) is an eight-character identification number preset to each router.

  • Page 110: Additional Settings

    Chapter 7 Method 3: Using the WPS Button on the Router Press the router’s WPS button. Within two minutes, enable WPS on your personal device. 7. 3. 5. Additional Settings 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
  • Page 111 Chapter 7 • WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being transmitted preferentially. • Short GI - It is recommended to enable this function, for it will increase the data capacity by reducing the guard interval time. •...

  • Page 112: Nat Forwarding

    LAN and realize some specific functions. The Mercusys router includes four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.
  • Page 113 Chapter 7 4. Click Add. 5. Click VIEW COMMON SERVICES and select HTTP. The External Port, Internal Port and Protocol will be automatically filled in. 6. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select your home PC. The Device IP Address will be automatically filled in. Or enter the PC’s IP address 192.168.1.100 manually in the Device IP Address field.

  • Page 114: Port Triggering

    Chapter 7 7. 4. 2. Port Triggering Port triggering can specify a triggering port and its corresponding external ports. When a host in the local network initiates a connection to the triggering port, all the external ports will be opened for subsequent connections. The router can record the IP address of the host.

  • Page 115: Upnp

    Chapter 7 7. 4. 3. UPnP The UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) protocol allows the applications or host devices to automatically find the front-end NAT device and send request to it to open the corresponding ports. With UPnP enabled, the applications or host devices on the local network and the internet can freely communicate with each other realizing the seamless connection of the network.

  • Page 116: Dmz

    Chapter 7 7. 4. 4. When a PC is set to be a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host in the local network, it is totally exposed to the internet, which can realize the unlimited bidirectional communication between internal hosts and external hosts. The DMZ host becomes a virtual server with all ports opened.

  • Page 117: Parental Controls

    Chapter 7 5. Click SAVE. Done! You’ve set your PC to a DMZ host and now you can make a team to game with other players. 7. 5. Parental Controls Parental Controls allows you to set up unique restrictions on internet access for each member of your family.
  • Page 118 Chapter 7 1 ) Enter a Name for the profile to make it easier to identify. 2 ) Under Devices, click 3 ) Select the devices that belong to this family member. Access restrictions will be applied to these devices. Click ADD when finished. Note: Only devices that have previously been connected to your router’s network are listed here.

  • Page 119: Qos

    Chapter 7 1 ) Enable Time Limits on Monday to Friday and Saturday & Sunday then set the allowed online time to 2 hours each day. 2 ) Enable Bed Time on School Nights (Sun to Thur) and use the up/down arrows or enter times in the fields.

  • Page 120: Security

    Chapter 7 I want to: Ensure a fast connection of my computer while I play online games for the next 2 hours. How can I do that 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.

  • Page 121: Firewall

    Chapter 7 7. 7. 1. Firewall The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall protects the router from cyber attacks and validate the traffic that is passing through the router based on the protocol. This function is enabled by default. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
  • Page 122 Chapter 7 2 ) Click Add and select devices you want to be blocked. You can see the devices have been added to the blacklist. To allow specific device(s): 1 ) Select Whitelist and click SAVE. 2 ) Add devices to the whitelist. •...

  • Page 123: Ip & Mac Binding

    Chapter 7 • Add unconnected devices Click Add Manually and enter the Device Name and MAC Address of the device you want to be allowed. Done! Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) using the Blacklist or Whitelist.
  • Page 124 Chapter 7 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > Security > IP & MAC Binding. 3. Enable IP & MAC Binding and click SAVE. 4. Bind your device(s) according to your need. To bind the connected device(s): Locate the ARP List section and enable Bind to bind the IP and MAC addresses of a specific device.

  • Page 125: Ipv6

    Chapter 7 7. 8. IPv6 This function allows you to enable IPv6 function and set up the parameters of the router’s Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN). 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.
  • Page 126 Chapter 7 3 ) Click SAVE. • PPPoE: Select this type if your ISP uses PPPoEv6, and provides a username and password. 1 ) Configure the WAN settings. 2 ) Configure the LAN settings. Fill in Address Prefix provided by your ISP.
  • Page 127 Chapter 7 • Tunnel 6to4: Select this type if your ISP uses 6 to 4 deployment fort assigning address. 1 ) Configure the WAN settings. 2 ) Configure the LAN settings.

  • Page 128: System

    7. 9. 1. Firmware Upgrade Mercusys is dedicated to improving and richening the product features, giving users a better network experience. We will release the latest firmware at Mercusys official website www.mercusys.com. You can download the latest firmware file from the Support page of our website and upgrade the firmware to the latest version.

  • Page 129: Change Password

    Chapter 7 To backup configuration settings: Click BACK UP to save a copy of the current settings in your local computer. A “.bin“ file of the current settings will be stored in your computer. To restore configuration settings: 1. Click BROWSE to locate the backup configuration file stored in your computer, and click RESTORE.

  • Page 130: Local Management

    Chapter 7 3. Enter the old password, then a new password twice (both case-sensitive). Click SAVE. 4. Use the new password for future logins. 7. 9. 4. Local Management 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.

  • Page 131: Remote Management

    Chapter 7 3. Click VIEW CONNECTED DEVICES and select the device to manage the router from the Connected Devices list, or enter the MAC address of the device manually. 4. Specify a Description for this entry. 5. Click SAVE. 7. 9. 5. Remote Management 1.

  • Page 132: System Log

    Chapter 7 1. Tick the Enable checkbox of Remote Management. 2. Keep the HTTP port as default setting (recommended) or enter a value between 1024 and 65535. 3. Select All Devices for Remote Managers. 4. Click SAVE. Devices on the internet can log in to http://Router’s WAN IP address:port number (such as http://113.116.60.229:1024) to manage the router.

  • Page 133: Diagnostics

    Chapter 7 2. Go to Advanced > System > System Log, and you can view the logs of the router. 3. Click SAVE TO LOCAL to save the system logs to a local disk. 7. 9. 7. Diagnostics Diagnostic is used to test the connectivity between the router and the host or other network devices.

  • Page 134: Time

    Chapter 7 • Ping is used to test the connectivity between the router and the tested host, and measure the round-trip time. • Tracert is used to display the route (path) your router has passed to reach the tested host, and measure transit delays of packets across an Internet Protocol network.
  • Page 135 Chapter 7 2. Go to Advanced > System > Time & Language. • To set System Time: 1. In the System Time section, select the way in which the router gets its time: Get from Internet, Get from Managing Device, Manually. 2.

  • Page 136: Language

    Chapter 7 7. 9. 9. Language This function allows you to set the language for the system. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2. Go to Advanced > System > Time & Language. 3.

  • Page 137: 7. 9. 11. Led Control

    Chapter 7 7. 9. 11. LED Control The LED of the router indicates its activities and status. You can enable the Night Mode feature to specify a time period during which the LED is off. 1. Visit http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 2.

  • Page 138: Faq

    FAQ: FAQ Q1. What should I do if I forget my wireless password? The default wireless password is printed on the bottom label of the router. If the password has been altered, please connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 139 FAQ: FAQ 4 ) Click LAN settings and deselect the following three options, and click OK. 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, and click OK.
  • Page 140 FAQ: FAQ • Use another web browser or computer to log in again. • Reset the router to factory default settings and try again. If the login still fails, please contact the technical support. Note: You’ll need to reconfigure the router to surf the internet once the router is reset. Q4.
  • Page 141 Note: Mercusys routers use 192.168.1.1 as their default LAN IP address. It may conflict with the IP range of your existent ADSL modem/router. If so, the router is not able to communicate with your modem and cause you can’t access the Internet. To resolve this problem, we need to change the LAN IP address of the router to avoid such conflict, for example, 192.168.2.1.
  • Page 142 FAQ: FAQ • Restart the modem and the router. 1 ) Power off your modem and the router, and leave them off for 1 minute. 2 ) Power on your modem first, and wait about 2 minutes. 3 ) Power on the router, and wait another 1 or 2 minutes and check the internet access.
  • Page 143 2 ) Exit the wireless configuration tool (the Mercusys Utility, for example). 3 ) Select and right click My Computer on Desktop, and select Manage to open Computer Management window.
  • Page 144 FAQ: FAQ 2 ) If you cannot find the PIN or PIN failed, you may choose Connecting using a security key instead, and then type in the Wireless Password/Network Security Key. 3 ) If it continues to show note of Network Security Key Mismatch, it is suggested to confirm the wireless password of your wireless router.

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