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Monoprice MW368R User Manual

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  • Page 1 11N Wireless Broadband Router User Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Statement

    All the photos and product specifications mentioned in this manual are for references only. Upgrades of software and hardware may occur, and if there are changes, Monoprice is not responsible for notifying in advance. If you would like to know more about our products,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    11N Wireless Broadband Router User Guide 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 ....
  • Page 4 11N Wireless Broadband Router User Guide 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 SETTINGS ..........43 8.1 Client Filter Settings ..........
  • Page 5 11N Wireless Broadband Router User Guide...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    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.

  • Page 7: Led Indicators And Port Description

    1.2 LED Indicators and Port Description Panel and LED indicators show: LED indicator description on the front panel...
  • Page 8 Back panel ports Back panel port description...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Product Installation

    Chapter 2 Product Installation Warning! Use only the included power adapter to power your router. NOTE: Use of an unmatched power adapter could cause damage to this product. Connect the router's LAN port to your computer with an Ethernet cable as shown below.
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Preparing To Access The Internet

    Chapter 3 Preparing to Access the Internet 3.1 Setup the Network Configuration on Your PC Network Configuration under windows XP Right click My Network Places on your computer desktop and select Properties. Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties.
  • Page 12 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Select Use the following IP address and enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway as follows:  IP Address: 192.168.0.XXX: (XXX is a number from 2~254)  Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0  Gateway: 192.168.0.1 ...
  • Page 13 Network Configuration under windows 7 Click the network icon on the lower right corner of your computer desktop, and then click Open Network and Sharing Center. Click Change adapter settings on the left side of the window.
  • Page 14 Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties. Double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

  • Page 15: Log In To The Router

    Select Use the following IP address and enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway as follows:  IP Address: 192.168.0.XXX: (XXX is a number 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.

  • Page 16: Fast Internet Access

    3.3 Fast Internet Access Two kinds of fast access methods are provided on the router's web-based utility: ADSL Dial-up and DHCP. If you select ADSL Dial-up, you need to enter the access account name and access password for your ADSL account (provided by your ISP), as well as the wireless password (default is 12345678), then click Ok to complete the settings.
  • Page 17 If you select DHCP, you only need to enter the wireless password (default is 12345678) and click Ok to complete the settings. The default access method is ADSL Dial-up and the access account and access password are the same as the ADSL Dial-up account and password, which you can obtain from your...

  • Page 18: Fast Encryption

    broadband ISP. For other access methods, please refer to WAN settings in chapter 4.The wireless password can only consist of 8 characters, the default is 12345678, and you can modify it when necessary. 3.4 Fast Encryption The router provides two encryption setting screens, one is simple and easy, the other is advanced.

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 Advanced Settings

    Chapter 4 Advanced Settings 4.1 System Status Click Advanced Settings > System Status to view the router's WAN port and system status.  Connection status: Displays the router's WAN connection status. Disconnected: Indicates the router's WAN port hasn't been connected with a network cable.

  • Page 20: Wan Settings

     LAN MAC address：Displays the Router's LAN MAC address.  WAN MAC address：Displays the Router's WAN MAC Address.  System time：Displays the system's updated time  Connected client：Displays the number of the connected computers (normally displays the number of clients whose IP addresses are obtained via DHCP server). ...
  • Page 21  Mode: Shows your current connection mode.  Access Account: Enter the account provided by your ISP.  Access Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP.  MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. This is the size of the largest data packet that can be sent over the network.
  • Page 22 The “Connect on Fixed Time” setting goes into effect only when you have set the current time in “Time settings” from the “System tools” menu. Static IP If your ISP provides you with a static IP, please choose static IP. You will need to enter the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS server, and alternate DNS server provided by your ISP or network administrator.
  • Page 23 PPTP  Mode: Shows your current connection mode.  PPTP server address: The IP address or domain name of the destination server, used to specify the destination address, which is needed for a PPTP connection.  Username/Password: Used to log in to the PPTP server. ...

  • Page 24: Lan Settings

    should be, contact your local ISP for assistance. All the above values are provided by your ISP. L2TP  Mode: Shows your current connection mode.  L2TP server address: The IP address or domain name of the destination server, used to specify the destination address, which is needed for a L2TP connection. ...

  • Page 25: Mac Clone

    Click Advanced settings > LAN settings to configure the router's IP address and Subnet Mask.  LAN MAC address: The router's LAN MAC address, which cannot be changed.  IP address: The router's LAN IP address (not your PC's IP address).The default value is 192.168.0.1.

  • Page 26: Dns Settings

     MAC Address: Set the router's WAN MAC address.  Clone MAC Address: Clicking this button changes the router's WAN MAC address from the default to the MAC address of the PC you are currently using. Don't use this button unless your PC's MAC address is the one bound by your ISP. ...

  • Page 27: Wan Medium Type

     Primary DNS address: Enter the necessary DNS address provided by your ISP.  Alternate DNS address: Enter the secondary DNS address if your ISP provides one (this is optional). NOTE: After the settings are completed, reboot the router to activate the modified settings. 4.6 WAN Medium Type Click Advanced settings >...

  • Page 28: Bandwidth Control

    service or you want to use the router to expand your wireless signal coverage.  SSID: SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the identity of the wireless device. You can only access the ISP's network by entering the correct SSID of the ISP's wireless device. You can click the Open scan button to let the router automatically search for any available SSIDs.
  • Page 29  Enable Bandwidth Control: Enable or disable the internal IP bandwidth control. The default is disabled.  IP Address: The IP address range of the connected client computers whose traffic you want to control. It can be a single IP address or IP address range. ...
  • Page 30 1. Enter 100 - 100 in the IP address field 2. Select Upload in the Upload/Download field. 3. Enter 10 - 15 in the Bandwidth range field 4. Click the box next to the Enable field so that it has a check mark in it. 5.
  • Page 31 Example 2 The following two screen shots depict how to set an upload rate limit of 20-30 KBytes/s and a download rate limit of 100-120 KBytes/s for computers within the IP address range 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254.

  • Page 32: Traffic Statistics

    These values are set using the same method as in Example 1. 4.8 Traffic Statistics The Traffic Statistics screen is used to display the bandwidth used by each connected PC. Enable Traffic statistics: Check this box to allow the router to calculate the traffic used by each computer connected to the LAN.

  • Page 33: Wan Speed

    refresh automatically every five minutes.  IP address: the IP address of the computer whose traffic is being calculated.  Uplink rate: the data sending speed per second in KBytes/s.  Downlink rate: the data receiving speed per second in Kbytes/s. ...
  • Page 34 port to work at maximum speed. This will result in lost a lost data if an error occurs. It is better to choose the AUTO option so that the router can dynamically react to fluctuations in signal strength and reliability.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 Wlan Settings

    Chapter 5 WLAN Settings 5.1 Wireless Basic Settings  Enable wireless function: When selected it enables the router's wireless features. When not selected, all wireless features and functions are disabled.  Wireless Working mode: Select between the two possible wireless modes: Wireless Access Point (AP) and Network Bridge (WDS).
  • Page 36 devices must be manually configured to use the router's SSID. This is enabled by default.  AP Isolation: This option is disabled by default, and it is recommended that you leave it disabled. When enabled, wireless clients connected via the primary SSID and wireless clients connected via secondary SSID are isolated and cannot communicate with each other.
  • Page 37 Network Bridge (WDS) Settings WDS (Wireless Distribution System) is used to expand the wireless coverage area for an existing network.  AP MAC address: Input the MAC address of another (opposing) wireless router whose coverage you want to expand. Example: This example bridges two W368R routers.
  • Page 38 1. If you know the connecting router's MAC address, enter it into the AP MAC address field and click Ok. 2. You can also obtain the MAC address by scanning for the router's signal. a) Click Open scan to get a list of available routers. Select the router you want to connect to and click the Ok button on the dialog box.
  • Page 39 b) After the MAC address is added, click Ok. 3. After completing the above steps, repeat the process with the other W368R router. NOTE: The WDS feature requires that both routers support this function and that the SSID,...

  • Page 40: Wireless Security Settings

    channel, encryption method, and password are the same on each connected router. 5.2 Wireless Security Settings With the wireless security function, you can prevent others from connecting to your wireless network and using the network resources without your consent. Meanwhile, you can also block illegal users from intercepting or intruding into your wireless network.

  • Page 41: Wpa-Psk

    WPS/PBC negotiation between them. When the WPS connection is completed, the LED indicator will be continuously lit. To add more clients, repeat the above steps.)  PIN: If this option is enabled, you need to enter a wireless client's PIN code in the field and use the same code for the WPS client.

  • Page 42: Wpa2-Psk

    often it should change the dynamic keys. 5.2.3 WPA2-PSK WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2) provides even higher security than the use of basic WPA.  WPA Algorithms: Allows the use of TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), or both. ...

  • Page 43: Wep

    5.2.4 WEP The WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is an encryption method that encrypts the data transferred wirelessly between devices to prevent unauthorized users from intercepting or invading the wireless network. WEP security, based on RC4 data encryption technology, provides data confidentiality, integrity, and authentication for wireless communications. ...

  • Page 44: Wireless Access Control

    5.3 Wireless Access Control Wireless access control is based on the MAC address to permit or forbid specific clients' access to the wireless network.  MAC address filter: The Permit option allows the specified clients in the list access to the wireless network, while the Forbid option prevents the specified clients in the list from accessing the wireless network.
  • Page 45  MAC address: Shows the MAC addresses of the clients connected to the router.  Bandwidth: Shows the channel bandwidth of the currently connected wireless clients.

  • Page 46: Chapter 6 Dhcp Server

    Chapter 6 DHCP Server 6.1 DHCP Server The DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol) is used to assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. When you enable the DHCP Server, the DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer.

  • Page 47: Dhcp Client List

    6.2 DHCP Client List The DHCP client list displays client computer IP addresses, MAC addresses, host names, and other information assigned by the DHCP server. You can manually enter the IP and MAC address to convert an IP into a static assignment for the specified client. ...

  • Page 48: Chapter 7 Virtual Server

    Chapter 7 Virtual Server 7.1 Port Range Forwarding Port Range Forwarding allows you to specify which IP address is to receive incoming data over specific ports. This is useful when running an application that will receive data from the internet on a specific port, or port range, without having first sent out data to the internet on the same port (e.g., when running a web server, ftp host, etc.
  • Page 49 area network. However, they are too big, and it's not convenient to physically transfer them. You can build a FTP server on your computer and set the router's port range forwarding to give your friends access to these files on your computer. For the purpose of this example, suppose that your FTP server (or your computer's static IP address) is 192.168.0.10 and you want your friends to access the server through the default port 21 using the TCP protocol.

  • Page 50: Dmz Settings

    management port on the Remote Web Management screen to be any value except 80, e.g. 8080. Otherwise, there will be a conflict in disabling the virtual server. 7.2 DMZ Settings The DMZ Settings screen allows one local computer to be exposed to the Internet for use by a special-purpose service, such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing.
  • Page 51 With the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) function, the internal client computer can request the router to process some special port switching, so as to allow an external client to use the resources of the internal host.  Enable UPnP: Click the checkbox to enable the UPnP. NOTE: This function is enabled with Windows XP, Windows ME, and later, when using Direct-X 9.0 or later.

  • Page 52: Chapter 8 Security Settings

    Chapter 8 Security Settings 8.1 Client Filter Settings You can enable client filtering to control a client computer's access to specific ports of the internet.  Filter Mode: You can select either Permit only or Forbid only.  Access Policy: Select an unused number from the drop-down list. ...
  • Page 53 Example 1: Prevent clients at IP addresses between 192.168.0.100 and 192.168.0.120 from accessing the Internet at any time. Example 2: Allow the computer with the IP address of 192.168.0.145 to access websites only between the hours 8:00 (8 am) and 18:00 (6 pm) on any day of the week.

  • Page 54: Mac Address Filter

    8.2 MAC Address Filter You can also limit the client access to the internet using the MAC Address Filter.  Filter mode: You can select either Permit only or Forbid only.  Access Policy: Select an unused number from the drop-down list. ...
  • Page 55 Example 1: Prevent the computer with the MAC address of 00:E0:4C:69:A3:23 from accessing the internet between 8:00 (8 am) to 18:00 (6 pm) from Monday to Friday. Example 2: Allow the computer with the MAC address of 00:E4:A5:44:35:69 to access internet at any time of day from Monday to Friday.

  • Page 56: Url Filter Settings

    8.3 URL Filter Settings You can use URL filtering to forbid client access to certain websites at a specified time and/or day of the week.  Filter Mode: You can select either Disable or Forbid only.  Access Policy: Select an unused number from the drop-down list. ...

  • Page 57: Remote Web Management

    Example: Prevent all computers on LAN from accessing baidu.com between 8:00 (8 am) and 18:00 (6 pm) from Monday to Friday. NOTE: Each access policy can filter only one domain name. So, if you want to filter multiple domain names, you need to set multiple access policies. 8.4 Remote Web Management This section allows the network administrator to manage the router remotely.
  • Page 58  Enable: Check to enable remote web management.  Port: The management port open to outside access. The default value is 80.  IP Address: Specify the range of the IP addresses of the computers on the internet to allow remote management of the router's settings. NOTE: 1.

  • Page 59: Chapter 9 Routing Settings

    Chapter 9 Routing Settings 9.1 Routing Table This page shows the router's core routing table. The main duty of a router is to look for the best path for every data packet and transfer that data packet to its destination station. To fulfill this function, many transferring paths, i.e. routing table, are saved in the router, for use when needed.
  • Page 60  Gateway: The entry IP address of the next router. NOTE: 1. The gateway must be at the same net segment with the router's LAN IP. 2. If the destination IP address is a client's address, then the subnet mask must be 255.255.255.255.

  • Page 61: Chapter 10 System Tools

    Chapter 10 System Tools 10.1 Time Settings This section is used to the router's internal clock. You can set it manually or obtain the GMT time from the Internet.  Time zone: Select the time zone in which you are operating the router from the drop-down list.

  • Page 62: Backup/Restore

    Domain Name monoprice.dyndns.org After mapping the port in the virtual server, and setting up the account information on the DDNS server, you can then access the web page by entering http://monoprice.dyndns.org in the address field. 10.3 Backup/Restore This screen allows you to backup the router's current settings or restore any previously...
  • Page 63  Backup Setting: Click the Backup button to back up the Router's settings. You will be prompted to select a path in which to save the configuration file. Click the Save button to save the configuration files.  Restore Setting: Click the Browse button to select the configuration file you wish to restore.

  • Page 64: Restore To Factory Default

    Click the “Restore” button to restore previous settings. 10.4 Restore to Factory Default This screen allows you to restore all settings to the factory default values.

  • Page 65: Upgrade

    10.5 Upgrade When updated firmware is available, you can upgrade the router's internal software to obtain improved performance and functionality. You can check for firmware updates at http://www.monoprice.com website.  Browse: Click this button to select the upgrade file.

  • Page 66: Reboot The Router

    completed, the router will reboot automatically. 10.6 Reboot the Router Reboot the router to make a configuration take effect. The router will cut its WAN connection automatically after rebooting.  Reboot the router: Click this button to reboot the router. 10.7 Password Change On this screen you can set a new password for the router.

  • Page 67: Syslog

     Old password: Enter the old password.  New password: Enter a new password.  Confirm new password: Re-enter to confirm the new password. NOTE: The default password displays as null, users can log into the web-based utility without any authentication. To secure the router and your network, it is highly recommended that you change the initial password.
  • Page 68 LAN: Local Area Network. A LAN is a small network, which accesses a WAN through a Gateway. In most cases, the LAN is the network of computers in your home, which access the internet (WAN) through a router configured as a Gateway. MAC: Media Access Control.

  • Page 69: Appendix 2 Product Features

    If your problem is not in the list, please log into our website www.monoprice.com or send an E-mail to support@monoprice.com , and we will reply to you at the earliest time. 1. I am unable to access the router's Web-based Utility after entering the IP address...
  • Page 70 Step 1: Check to see if the router is powered on and working correctly. After the device is powered on for a few seconds, the SYS indicator on the front panel should illuminate. If it is not lit, please contact us. Step 2: Check that the network cables are connected correctly and that the corresponding LED indicator illuminates.

  • Page 71: Appendix 4 Deleting The Wireless Configuration File

    is 192.168.0.10, input 10 in the IP address field. Step 5: Select the communication protocol used by your internal host: TCP, UDP, or Both. Step 7: Click Ok to activate the settings. The following table lists some well-known applications and their respective service ports: Server Protocol Service Port...
  • Page 72 2. Right click Wireless Network Connections and select Properties. 3. Click Wireless Networks, select the network configuration in Preferred networks, then click the Remove button, as shown in the example below. Deleting the wireless configuration file under windows 7 Right click Network and click Properties.

  • Page 73: Appendix 5 Regulatory Information

    Appendix 5 Regulatory Information EU Declaration or Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Monoprice declares that this Wireless Broadband Router is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital...
  • Page 74 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

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