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Monoprice MW300A User Manual

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  • Page 2: Copyright Statement

    Copyright of the whole product as integration, including its accessories and software, belongs to Monoprice. Without the permission of Monoprice, any individual or party is not allowed to copy, plagiarize, imitate or translate it into other languages.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview......1 1.1 Features........... 2 1.2 Package Contents ......3 1.3 LED Indicator and Panel Description ..3 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ....7 Chapter 3 Web Configuration ......9 3.1 Web Login ........9 3.2 Setup Wizard ........
  • Page 4 4.3 WPS Settings ........56 4.4 Access Control ........ 58 4.5 Connection Status ......59 4.6 PING ..........60 Chapter 5 SNMP Setting ......61 5.1 SNMP Introduction ......61 5.2 SNMP Configuration ......61 Chapter 6 System Tools ......63 6.1 Password Change ......

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    When configured as a Wireless Access Point (WAP), the MW300A allows you to create a new wireless LAN, with a different network name and password. Multiple units can be connected to an existing network to give...

  • Page 6: Features

    Ethernet (PoE) wired connection, for coverage to areas where external power is unavailable. 1.1 Features  Complies with IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, and IEEE802.11b standards  Configurable as Wireless Access Point, Repeater, P2P, P2MP, and Wireless Client  Provides up to 300 Mbps reception and up to 300 Mbps transmission rates ...

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    One RJ45 Network Cable  One Quick Installation Guide  One CD-ROM If any of listed items are missing or damaged, please contact the Monoprice reseller from whom you purchased this product for immediate replacement. 1.3 LED Indicator and Panel Description...
  • Page 8  LED indicator description on front panel (from L to R) A blinking LED indicates that the device is negotiating with clients in WPS mode. POWER A steady green LED indicates that the device is properly connected to a power source. A blinking LED indicates that the system is operating properly.
  • Page 9 receiving data. If the LED is green it indicates that the device is operating with a link speed of 1000Mbps. If it is orange, the link speed is 10/100Mbps.  Rear Panel:（From L to R） POWER The power jack is for the power adapter connection.
  • Page 10 and the external power adapter power are connected, the device will draw power from the physical power adapter. RESET/WPS This multifunction button is for both the system reset function and to activate WPS. When you press and hold this button for 7 seconds, the device will restore the configured settings to factory default settings.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    For details on the settings to use for each mode, refer to Chapter 4. The topology plan of AP mode connection 1. Connect one end of the network cable to your Ethernet broadband router, switch, or PC, and the other end to the MW300A’s LAN port.
  • Page 12 2. Connect the power adapter to the AP’s Power jack. Then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The power LEDs on the front panel will light up as soon as the AP is powered on. 3. Configure your computer's wireless adapter and LAN settings to connect to the Access Point.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Web Configuration

    Chapter 3 Web Configuration 3.1 Web Login Connect your computer to the MW300A using a network cable. your PC's address 192.168.0.x (x ranges 2-253) and the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0. Please refer to Appendix II for additional details on the TCP/IP setting.
  • Page 14 Click OK to continue with the first web page of the Setup Wizard.

  • Page 15: Setup Wizard

    3.2 Setup Wizard Click Next on the Setup Wizard's first page to continue. On this page, you can select one of the five wireless network modes: Wireless AP, P2P Bridge Mode, P2MP Bridge Mode, Repeater Mode, and Client. Configure the corresponding security settings to secure your network.

  • Page 16: System Status

    3.3 System Status The System Status page shows the wireless AP’s current status, including the Wireless status, LAN interface information, and System information.  Wireless Status This section shows the current working mode, wireless network mode, main and minor SSIDs,...

  • Page 17: Lan Settings

    security mode, and the wireless channel.  LAN Interface information This section displays the type of IP, the MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.  System information This section displays the software and hardware versions in use for the AP, as well as the amount of time the AP has been operating.
  • Page 18 Static IP: The default IP address is 192.168.0.253. If necessary, you can configure a new IP address, subnet mask gateway manually for the device. Dynamic IP: Automatically obtains the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway from the DHCP server. This is only recommended if you have permission to obtain this information from the uplink device, otherwise it is best to use the Static IP option.

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 Wireless Settings

    Chapter 4 Wireless Settings 4.1 Working Mode Select Wireless Setting->Working Mode to display the following screen. From the drop-down menu, select one of the five working modes supported by this device: AP, P2P Bridge, P2MP Bridge, AP Repeater, or Client. The following sections explain each of the five modes and their relevant settings.

  • Page 20: Access Point (Ap) Mode

    4.1.1 Access Point (AP) Mode The AP mode is the default and most basic mode for operating this device. In this mode, the AP will act as a central hub for different wireless LAN clients, allowing them access to the local area network. For example, when traveling to a hotel that has high-speed internet access, you can connect to the internet through the AP which is connected to an Ethernet cable in the room.
  • Page 21 4.1.1.2 AP Mode Settings In the working mode, select AP to obtain the following screen.  Basic Wireless Settings  Network Mode：Select one mode from the following. The default is 11b/g/n mode. 11b mode: Allows a wireless client to connect with the device in 11b mode at the maximum speed of 11Mbps.
  • Page 22 maximum speed of 54Mbps. 11b/g mode: Allows an 11b/g-compliant client device to connect with the AP with auto-negotiation speed, and an 11n wireless client to connect to the device at 11g speed. 11b/g/n mode: Allows 11b/g/n-compliant client devices to connect to the AP with auto- negotiation speeds, up to 300Mbps.
  • Page 23 communicate with PC3.  AP Isolation: This feature is designed to isolate communications between clients using different SSIDs. When this feature is enabled, each of your SSIDs will operate as if it is a virtual network of its own and PCs on one SSID will not be able to communicate with PCs on the other.
  • Page 24 wireless frequency should use a different channel. In most cases the Auto function will ensure there is no conflict between devices.  Extension channel: To increase data throughput of the wireless network when in 11n mode, the extension channel range is used.
  • Page 25 recommended not to use this method. Selecting Mixed WEP displays the following options:  Select SSID: Select the main SSID or minor SSID to configure the security settings for.  Security Mode: From the drop-down menu select the desired security encryption method.
  • Page 26  Default Key: Select one of the four configured keys as the currently active key. WPA- PSK WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a Wi-Fi standard, which is designed to improve upon the basic security features provided by the WEP method. Selecting WPA-PSK displays...
  • Page 27 menu select the desired security encryption method.  WPA Algorithms: Allows selection of the TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) or AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) methods, or both. The default is TKIP mode.  Pass Phrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters to serve as the pass phrase. ...
  • Page 28 WPA2-PSK WPA2 provides even more security than either WEP or WPA. Selecting WPA2-PSK displays the following options:  Select SSID: Select the main SSID or minor SSID to configure the security settings for.  Security Mode: From the drop-down menu select the desired security encryption method.
  • Page 29 is TKIP mode.  Pass Phrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters to serve as the pass phrase.  Key Renewal Interval: This option determines the amount of time the AP will use the temporal key before it generates a new key. Note that this is not the same as the pass phrase and no additional configuration is required when a new key is generated.
  • Page 30  Select SSID: Select the main SSID or minor SSID to configure the security settings for.  Security Mode: From the drop-down menu select the desired security encryption method.  WPA Algorithms: Allows selection of the TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) or AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) methods, or both.
  • Page 31 not the same as the pass phrase and no additional configuration is required when a new key is generated. This increases security by making it more difficult for someone to hack into and access your network without knowing your pass phrase. You should not need to change this from the default 3600 seconds.
  • Page 32 WPA2 displays the following options:  Select SSID: Select the main SSID or minor SSID to configure the security settings for.  Security Mode: From the drop-down menu select the desired security encryption method.  WPA Algorithms: Allows selection of the TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) or AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) methods, or both.
  • Page 33  Key Renewal Interval: This option determines the amount of time the AP will use the temporal key before it generates a new key. Note that this is not the same as the pass phrase and no additional configuration is required when a new key is generated.
  • Page 34 authentication port of the Radius server. The default is 1812.  Shared Secret: Enter the shared key for authentication on the Radius server, using 8-63 ASCII characters.  Session Timeout: The amount of time that a session key remains active before re-authentication is required.
  • Page 35  Select SSID: Select the main SSID or minor SSID to configure the security settings for.  Security Mode: From the drop-down menu select desired security encryption method.  802.1x WEP: Select whether to Enable or Disable the WEP algorithm. ...
  • Page 36  Session Timeout: The amount of time that a session key remains active before re-authentication is required. The default is 3600 seconds. Tip: To improve your network security, which can be easily guessed or deduced, try to not use simple phrases for your password/pass phrase.

  • Page 37: P2P (Point To Point) Bridge Mode

    In this mode the two MW300As cannot be used to connect with wireless clients, therefore all clients must be wired to the network or connect wirelessly using another MW300A configured as an Access Point. 4.1.2.1 Application Plan...
  • Page 38 4.1.2.2 P2P Bridge Setting In the working mode, select P2P Bridge to obtain the following screen.  Basic wireless Settings  Network Mode：Select one mode from the following. The default is 11b/g/n mode. 11b mode: Allows a wireless client to connect with the device in 11b mode at the maximum speed of 11Mbps.
  • Page 39 Minor SSID: A secondary SSID is optional.  Broadcast SSID: Determines whether the MW300A will broadcast its SSID, so that it can be found with a wireless search. If disabled, another wireless device must specifically enter the SSID to make a connection.
  • Page 40 wireless network. In IEEE802.11, BSSID is the MAC address of wireless access point.  Channel: Specifies the effective channel (from 1 to 13 or Auto) of the wireless network. Each wireless device on the same wireless frequency should use a different channel.
  • Page 41  Default Key: Select one of the four configured keys as the currently active key. TKIP Encryption Description  Pass Phrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters to serve as the pass phrase. AES Encryption Description  Pass Phrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters to serve as the pass phrase.

  • Page 42: P2Mp Bridge Mode

    Because the wireless signal is used to "bridge" the APs together, all clients must be wired to the network or connect wirelessly using another MW300A configured as an Access Point. 4.1.3.1 Application and Network Topology The P2MP bridge mode connects several wired networks using the wireless signal as a bridge.
  • Page 43 Note: In P2P Bridge and P2MP Bridge modes, at least two wireless APs are needed. For best performance, it is recommended to use the same model AP at each location. 4.1.3.2 P2MP Setting In the working mode, select P2MP Bridge to obtain the following screen.
  • Page 44 This device supports up to two SSIDs. The Main SSID is required.  Minor SSID: A secondary SSID is optional.  Broadcast SSID: Determines whether the MW300A will broadcast its SSID, so that it can be found with a wireless search. If...
  • Page 45 disabled, another wireless device must specifically enter the SSID to make a connection. Since the P2P/P2MP mode is not intended for use by normal wireless clients, it may be best to disable this feature.  BSSID: Basic Service Set Identifier for the wireless network.
  • Page 46 WEP Encryption Description  WEP Key1~4: Set the WEP keys using either ASCII or Hex characters. You can use 5 to 13 ASCII characters (illegal characters, such as “/” are not allowed) or 10/26 hex characters (0-9 and A-F).  Default Key: Select one of the four configured keys as the currently active key.

  • Page 47: Wireless Repeater Mode

    Save to complete this setting. The AP will reboot automatically, putting the setting into effect. Note: In this mode, all devices should use the same channel and encryption method. 4.1.4 Wireless Repeater Mode Wireless Repeater Mode repeats and amplifies wireless signals, extending wireless network coverage over a larger area.
  • Page 48 4.1.4.2 Repeater Mode Setting In the working mode, select AP Repeater to obtain the following screen.  Basic wireless Settings  Network Mode：Select one mode from the...
  • Page 49 This device supports up to two SSIDs. The Main SSID is required.  Minor SSID: A secondary SSID is optional.  Broadcast SSID: Determines whether the MW300A will broadcast its SSID, so that it can be found with a wireless search. If disabled, another wireless device must...
  • Page 50 specifically enter the SSID to make a connection. Since the Repeater mode is not intended for use by normal wireless clients, it may be best to disable this feature.  MBSSID AP Isolation: This feature is designed to isolate clients accessing the AP using the same SSID.
  • Page 51 minor SSID as AP2: PC1 and PC2 are connected to AP1, while PC3 connects to AP2. PC1 and PC2 can communicate with each other, but neither can communicate with PC3. Tip: If you want to isolate all connected wireless client's communication, enable both MBSSID AP Isolation and AP Isolation.
  • Page 52 Select SSID ： Select the main SSID or minor  SSID to configure the security settings for.  Security Mode: Select wireless encryption method for user authentication: Disable, WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK. When Disable is selected, then no security mode will be utilized.
  • Page 53 TKIP Encryption Description  Pass Phrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters to serve as the pass phrase. AES Encryption Description  Pass Phrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters to serve as the pass phrase.  AP MAC Address: Input the MAC addresses of up to four remote access points manually or scan for them and select them from the list of available APs.

  • Page 54: Wireless Client Mode

    4.1.5 Wireless Client Mode In Wireless Client mode the MW300A connects directly to a computer's wired network adapter port and serves as a wireless network adapter, allowing the computer to connect wirelessly to a wireless network. When you select this mode, please keep the device and the connecting network in the same segment.
  • Page 55 Security Mode ： Select a wireless encryption  method from the following WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA2- PSK. (Note: when you select "NONE", the security mode is disabled.) WEP Encryption Description WEP Type ： Select the connected device’s  WEP authentication method. OPEN and SHARED is supported.
  • Page 56 such as “/” are not allowed) or 10/26 hex characters (0-9 and A-F).  Default Key: Select one of the four configured keys as the currently active key. WPA-PSK Encryption Description  WPA-WPA2 Algorithms: Select either TKIP or AES.  Pass Phrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters to serve as the pass phrase.

  • Page 57: Advanced Settings

    channel. In most cases the Auto function will ensure there is no conflict between devices.  Open Scan: Initiates a scan to obtain a list of available remote AP SSID and/or MAC addresses. Select one of the addresses from the list and click Save to complete this setting.
  • Page 58 Setting Explanations：  BG Protection Mode: Determines whether the legacy mode protection mechanisms are enabled or not. The default mode is Auto.  Basic Data Rates: In terms of different requirements, you can select one of the suitable Basic Data Rates from the drop-down menu. The default value is (1-2-5.5-11Mbps).
  • Page 59  RTS Threshold: This parameter controls the size of the Request To Send data packet limit. If a data packet is larger than the limit, an RTS/CTS handshaking is required. If smaller than the limit, the data will be sent without prior approval. It is usually best to leave this at the default 2347 byte default value.

  • Page 60: Wps Settings

    4.3 WPS Settings WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is an easy and quick way to establish a connection between wireless network clients and the AP. Users only need to enter the PIN code or press the WPS button on the front panel of the device to configure their connection, without having to manually select encryption methods and input keys.
  • Page 61 PBC (Push-Button Configuration) and PIN code. PBC: Select the PBC option or press and hold the WPS button on the front panel of the device for about one second until the WPS indicator is blinking. It will blink for 2 minutes, during which time you can direct another device to initiate an authentication procedure.

  • Page 62: Access Control

    4.4 Wireless Access Control MAC Address Management is uses to secure your wireless LAN. Select Wireless Setting->Access Control to display the following screen: Setting Explanations:  MAC Address Filter: Enable/disable the MAC address filter. Select Close to turn off MAC address filtering.

  • Page 63: Connection Status

    Click the Delete button next to an address to remove it from the list. Note: The MW300A can support a list of up to 32 MAC addresses. 4.5 Connection Status...

  • Page 64: Ping

    Bandwidth ： Displays the bandwidth (20MHz or  40MHz) of the currently connected wireless client. 4.6 PING Use the Ping function check connectivity. If the connecting device has established connection with the AP, the result will show connected, otherwise it will display destination host unreachable.

  • Page 65: Chapter 5 Snmp Setting

    Agent, continuously monitors the status of the device and reports the results to the SNMP Manager software, which can then act on the report. The MW300A supports both SNMP v1 and SNMP v2c. 5.2 SNMP Configuration...
  • Page 66 Click Enable or Disable to turn SNMP management on or off. Setting Explanations：  Contact: Input the administrator’s name.  Device Name: Input the name of the AP, e.g., Monoprice_MW300A.  Location: Input the AP’s location.  Read Community: Indicates the community read access string to permit reading this AP’s SNMP information.

  • Page 67: Chapter 6 System Tools

    Chapter 6 System Tools This section focuses on how to maintain the AP, including Restoring to the Factory Default Settings, Backup/Restore of saved settings, Firmware Upgrade, Reboot, Changing the Password, and the System Log. 6.1 Change Password This screen lets you set a new user name and password to better secure your device and network.

  • Page 68: Restore To Factory Default Settings

    User Name: Enter a new user name for the device. Old Password: Enter the old password. New Password: Enter a new password. Re-enter to Confirm: Re-enter to confirm the new password. NOTE: It is highly recommended to change from the default user name and password to better secure your network and the device.

  • Page 69: Backup/Restore

    Factory Default Settings: User Name: admin Password: admin IP Address: 192.168.0.***(*** ranges from 2 to 253) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 6.3 Backup/Restore You can backup your settings to a file or restore from a previously saved backup file. Backup: Click this button to back up the device’s configuration settings.

  • Page 70: Time Settings

    or select the specific configuration file to restore. Restore: Click this button to restore the device’s configuration settings from the selected save file. 6.4 Time Settings On this screen you can select the time zone for your location. You can also set the time manually or obtain the standard GMT time from the internet.

  • Page 71: Reboot System

    Reboot: Click this button to reboot the device. 6.6 Firmware Upgrade If updated firmware is available, it can be downloaded from www.monoprice.com and applied from this screen. After the upgrade has completed, the device will automatically reboot.
  • Page 72 Upgrade Steps： 1. Download the newer firmware version from our website: www.monoprice.com 2. Extract the firmware file on your computer. 3. On the Firmware Upgrade screen, enter the location directory of the firmware file in the field provided or click the Browse button and find the file.

  • Page 73: Syslog

    6.7 Syslog The screen allows access to the system log. Click the Refresh button to update the log. Click the Clear button to clear all displayed information. The log can maintain only 150 records. Older records will scroll off the log automatically. Refresh: Click this button to update the log.

  • Page 74: Appendix I: Glossary

    Appendix I: Glossary Access Point (AP): A device that provides access to a LAN for one or more computers. When in AP mode, this device serves as the conduit to allow wireless devices access to the internet of the physical, wired local area network. Channel: encoding method...
  • Page 75 shared by all devices in a wireless network. It should be a unique name, unused by any other wireless devices in radio range. It is a case-sensitive name that must not exceed 20 characters. WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a method for securing wireless data transmissions by applying data encryption to each transmitted packet.
  • Page 76 the basic foundations of WEP. It secures wireless data transmission by using a key similar to WEP, but the added strength of WPA is that the key changes dynamically, making it much more difficult for a hacker to learn the key and gain access to the network. WPA2 is the second generation of WPA security and provides a stronger encryption mechanism through Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), which is a requirement for...

  • Page 77: Appendix Ii: Setting The Tcp/Ip Address In Windows Xp

    Appendix II: Setting the TCP/IP Address in Windows XP Click Start—>Settings—>Control Panel (Fig- 1): Click Network and Internet Connections (Fig- 2):...
  • Page 78 Click Network Connections (Fig-3): Choose Local Area Connection. Right-click on the icon and choose Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog appears (Fig Choose the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) option in the This connection uses the following items” box. Click the Properties button.
  • Page 79 Choose the Use the following IP address option. Enter the IP address as: 192.168.0.xxx, where xxx is in the range 2-253). Enter the Subnet mask as: 255.255.255.0 (Fig 5).
  • Page 80 Click OK to apply the changes and return to the Local Area Connection Properties dialog. Continue to click OK to exit all the settings windows.

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