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MWR102 Computer Notebook computer Server Modem Firewall Telephone Switch Router 6 Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User's Guide may use the following generic icons. The MWR102 icon is not an exact representation of your device.
MWR102 Computer Notebook computer Server Modem Firewall Telephone Switch Router 6 Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User's Guide may use the following generic icons. The MWR102 icon is not an exact representation of your device.
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... This User's Guide 3 Document Conventions 5 Safety Warnings...7 Part I: Introduction 13 1 Getting to Know Your MWR102 14 1.1 Overview...14 1.2 Applications 14 1.3 Good Habits for Managing the MWR102 15 1.4 The Front Panel 15 1.5 The Rear Panel 16 2 Web-Based Management 17 2.1 Overview...17 ...2.2 Accessing the Web-Based Management Interface 17 2.3 Resetting the MWR102 18 3 MWR102 Modes ...19 3.1 Overview...19 4 Router Mode ...20 4.1 Overview...20 4.2 What You Can Do 20 5 Access Point Mode 23 5.1 Overview...23 5.2 What You...
... This User's Guide 3 Document Conventions 5 Safety Warnings...7 Part I: Introduction 13 1 Getting to Know Your MWR102 14 1.1 Overview...14 1.2 Applications 14 1.3 Good Habits for Managing the MWR102 15 1.4 The Front Panel 15 1.5 The Rear Panel 16 2 Web-Based Management 17 2.1 Overview...17 ...2.2 Accessing the Web-Based Management Interface 17 2.3 Resetting the MWR102 18 3 MWR102 Modes ...19 3.1 Overview...19 4 Router Mode ...20 4.1 Overview...20 4.2 What You Can Do 20 5 Access Point Mode 23 5.1 Overview...23 5.2 What You...
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......72 15.1 Overview...72 15.2 Password Screen 72 Part V: Troubleshooting 74 16 Troubleshooting 75 16.1 Overview...75 16.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 75 16.3 MWR102 Access and Login 76 16.4 Internet Access 77 16.5 Resetting MWR102 to Factory Defaults 79 16.6 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 79 17 Product Specifications 81 11
......72 15.1 Overview...72 15.2 Password Screen 72 Part V: Troubleshooting 74 16 Troubleshooting 75 16.1 Overview...75 16.2 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 75 16.3 MWR102 Access and Login 76 16.4 Internet Access 77 16.5 Resetting MWR102 to Factory Defaults 79 16.6 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting 79 17 Product Specifications 81 11
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... users can create the following networks using the MWR102: • Wired. Wireless clients can communicate with Wireless B/G data rates of up to a broadband modem/router for Internet access. 14 1 Getting to Know Your MWR102 1.1 Overview The MWR102 is also backward compatable with 1T1R MIMO technology.... It is a mobile wireless router with all at high speeds over the same network. You...
... users can create the following networks using the MWR102: • Wired. Wireless clients can communicate with Wireless B/G data rates of up to a broadband modem/router for Internet access. 14 1 Getting to Know Your MWR102 1.1 Overview The MWR102 is also backward compatable with 1T1R MIMO technology.... It is a mobile wireless router with all at high speeds over the same network. You...
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... manage the MWR102 more secure and to its factory default settings. Sending or receiving data over wireless. Use a password that's not easy to guess and that consists of different types of the Wireless Router Table 1 Front Panel LEDs Name PWR WPS WLAN WAN / LAN Status Indication Green Dark... Blink green one time Blink green Dark Off Flashing Flashing fast Off Power on Power off . On Flashing There are devices linked to totally re-configure the MWR102. You could ...
... manage the MWR102 more secure and to its factory default settings. Sending or receiving data over wireless. Use a password that's not easy to guess and that consists of different types of the Wireless Router Table 1 Front Panel LEDs Name PWR WPS WLAN WAN / LAN Status Indication Green Dark... Blink green one time Blink green Dark Off Flashing Flashing fast Off Power on Power off . On Flashing There are devices linked to totally re-configure the MWR102. You could ...
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...Reset Button: Located on the underside of the device. 1.5 The Rear Panel Figure 2 The rear panel of the Wireless Router. LAN: Through this port, you can connect the router to your local distributor for further use. Before performing the reset process, ensure the system will fail. If you will connect... the cable/DSL Modem, or Ethernet. DC IN: Plug the end of the cable firmly into the rear panel of the router, and plug the other end into a USB outlet to malfunction! Consult your PCs and the other Ethernet network devices. WAN: This WAN ...
...Reset Button: Located on the underside of the device. 1.5 The Rear Panel Figure 2 The rear panel of the Wireless Router. LAN: Through this port, you can connect the router to your local distributor for further use. Before performing the reset process, ensure the system will fail. If you will connect... the cable/DSL Modem, or Ethernet. DC IN: Plug the end of the cable firmly into the rear panel of the router, and plug the other end into a USB outlet to malfunction! Consult your PCs and the other Ethernet network devices. WAN: This WAN ...
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Go to AP view the Status screen in this mode to connect the local network to another network, like the Internet. • Access Point. 3 MWR102 Modes 3.1 Overview This chapter introduces the different modes available on your network by allowing network devices to connect to the MWR102 wirelessly. Use this mode if you want to extend your MWR102. 3.1.1 Device Modes This refers to the operating mode of the MWR102. Use this mode. 19 This is the default device mode of the MWR102, which can act as a: • Router.
Go to AP view the Status screen in this mode to connect the local network to another network, like the Internet. • Access Point. 3 MWR102 Modes 3.1 Overview This chapter introduces the different modes available on your network by allowing network devices to connect to the MWR102 wirelessly. Use this mode if you want to extend your MWR102. 3.1.1 Device Modes This refers to the operating mode of the MWR102. Use this mode. 19 This is the default device mode of the MWR102, which can act as a: • Router.
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4 Router Mode 4.1 Overview The MWR102 is set to configure MWR102 features. Routers are used to connect the local network to another network (for example, the Internet). 4.2 What You Can Do Use the Status screen to view read-only information about your MWR102. 4.2.1 Navigation Panel Use the sub-menus on the navigation panel to router mode by default. Figure 4 Navigation Panel 20
4 Router Mode 4.1 Overview The MWR102 is set to configure MWR102 features. Routers are used to connect the local network to another network (for example, the Internet). 4.2 What You Can Do Use the Status screen to view read-only information about your MWR102. 4.2.1 Navigation Panel Use the sub-menus on the navigation panel to router mode by default. Figure 4 Navigation Panel 20
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... 21 This screen allows you to deny access to change the basic wireless settings of the MWR102. WAN Interface This screen allows you through the setup of the MWR102 Advanced Settings Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings Security Use this screen to change the... Wi-Fi Protected Setup settings for the MWR102 Network Settings LAN Interface This screen allows you to configure WAN settings. Table 2 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK FUNCTION Setup Wizard This screen guides you to configure the parameters for your...
... 21 This screen allows you to deny access to change the basic wireless settings of the MWR102. WAN Interface This screen allows you through the setup of the MWR102 Advanced Settings Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings Security Use this screen to change the... Wi-Fi Protected Setup settings for the MWR102 Network Settings LAN Interface This screen allows you to configure WAN settings. Table 2 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK FUNCTION Setup Wizard This screen guides you to configure the parameters for your...
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Status Shows the current status and basic settings of the travel router firmware. Save/Reload Settings Password Save the current settings to a backup file, or reload the setting from a previously saved file. Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the travel router Statistics Shows packet counts for wired and wireless Ethernet connections. Log Set remote log server parameters and view the system log. Logout 22 Set or change the travel router ADMINISTRATOR user name and password.
Status Shows the current status and basic settings of the travel router firmware. Save/Reload Settings Password Save the current settings to a backup file, or reload the setting from a previously saved file. Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the travel router Statistics Shows packet counts for wired and wireless Ethernet connections. Log Set remote log server parameters and view the system log. Logout 22 Set or change the travel router ADMINISTRATOR user name and password.
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...your network. Type "cmd" in Access Point mode, do the following: 1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the MWR102. 2 The default IP address of the device from "Router" to "AP." 5.2.2 Accessing the Web-Based Management Interface in Access Point Mode Log in to the Web-Based Management Interface ...in the dialog box. Enter "ipconfig" to show your MWR102 to set your computer's IP address, open a web browser such as ...
...your network. Type "cmd" in Access Point mode, do the following: 1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the MWR102. 2 The default IP address of the device from "Router" to "AP." 5.2.2 Accessing the Web-Based Management Interface in Access Point Mode Log in to the Web-Based Management Interface ...in the dialog box. Enter "ipconfig" to show your MWR102 to set your computer's IP address, open a web browser such as ...
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...screen Table 3 Status Screen: Router Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION System Information Uptime This is the total time the MWR102 has been on the configuring your wireless network. 5.3 AP Mode Status Screen Click Management > Status to which the MWR102 is set - Wireless Local Network... firmware was released. 5.2.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings The configuration of wireless and maintenance settings in Access Point mode is the same as for Router Mode. • See Chapter 7 for your selection: 2.4GHz (B), 2.4 GHz (G), 2.4 GHz (N), 2.4GHz (B+G), 2.4 GHz (G+N), 2.4 GHz (B+G+N). ...
...screen Table 3 Status Screen: Router Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION System Information Uptime This is the total time the MWR102 has been on the configuring your wireless network. 5.3 AP Mode Status Screen Click Management > Status to which the MWR102 is set - Wireless Local Network... firmware was released. 5.2.3 Configuring your WLAN and Maintenance Settings The configuration of wireless and maintenance settings in Access Point mode is the same as for Router Mode. • See Chapter 7 for your selection: 2.4GHz (B), 2.4 GHz (G), 2.4 GHz (N), 2.4GHz (B+G), 2.4 GHz (G+N), 2.4 GHz (B+G+N). ...
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... select "Enabled" to divert the IP Address automatically or select "Disabled" to the MWR102 by your MWR102 5.3.1 Navigation Panel Use the menu in the WAN and LAN IP. Encryption BSSID Associated Clients Local Network Router IP Address Subnet Mask DHCP Auto IP Address Diversion Local MAC Address This shows the... level of wireless security the MWR102 is on. Server or None. This is the MAC address of the wireless ...
... select "Enabled" to divert the IP Address automatically or select "Disabled" to the MWR102 by your MWR102 5.3.1 Navigation Panel Use the menu in the WAN and LAN IP. Encryption BSSID Associated Clients Local Network Router IP Address Subnet Mask DHCP Auto IP Address Diversion Local MAC Address This shows the... level of wireless security the MWR102 is on. Server or None. This is the MAC address of the wireless ...
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Figure 5 Navigation Panel The following table describes the sub-menus. Table 4 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK FUNCTION Setup Wizard This screen guides you through the setup of the MWR102 Advanced Settings Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings Security Access Control Use this screen to change the basic wireless settings of the MWR102. This page allows control over what devices are allowed to change Wireless Security settings. Wireless Basic Settings Use this screen to access the 26
Figure 5 Navigation Panel The following table describes the sub-menus. Table 4 Navigation Panel: Router Mode LINK FUNCTION Setup Wizard This screen guides you through the setup of the MWR102 Advanced Settings Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings Security Access Control Use this screen to change the basic wireless settings of the MWR102. This page allows control over what devices are allowed to change Wireless Security settings. Wireless Basic Settings Use this screen to access the 26
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... Local Area Network. Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the travel router ADMINISTRATOR user name and password. Logout 5.4 LAN Screen Use this section to scan the wireless network for wired and wireless Ethernet connections. Set or change the Wi-Fi Protected Setup settings for the MWR102 Network Settings LAN Interface This screen allows you to...
... Local Area Network. Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the travel router ADMINISTRATOR user name and password. Logout 5.4 LAN Screen Use this section to scan the wireless network for wired and wireless Ethernet connections. Set or change the Wi-Fi Protected Setup settings for the MWR102 Network Settings LAN Interface This screen allows you to...
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...will have to log in again with the new IP address. When Enabled e, the system will need to log into the MWR102 again using the new IP address. Note: In Router mode, the DHCP Server is 192.168.100.2. However, in the screen. Figure 6 Network Settings > LAN Interface The ... the drop down list, you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the MWR102. It is a protocol for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Table 5 Network Settings > LAN Interface LABEL DESCRIPTION Router IP Address Type the IP address in the screen below describes the labels in AP mode,...
...will have to log in again with the new IP address. When Enabled e, the system will need to log into the MWR102 again using the new IP address. Note: In Router mode, the DHCP Server is 192.168.100.2. However, in the screen. Figure 6 Network Settings > LAN Interface The ... the drop down list, you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the MWR102. It is a protocol for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Table 5 Network Settings > LAN Interface LABEL DESCRIPTION Router IP Address Type the IP address in the screen below describes the labels in AP mode,...
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...port. Let it sit from 2 to 3 minutes and then reconnect the battery and power to the cable modem. • If the router is set with the MWR102. 1) Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and ask them to help you "bridge" your DSL modem. 2) Find out from a... DSL modem you will automatically jump to next subnet to avoid conflicts. 6 Tutorials 6.1 Overview This chapter provides tutorials for your MWR102 as follows: • Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point • Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS • Enabling and configuring wireless security ...
...port. Let it sit from 2 to 3 minutes and then reconnect the battery and power to the cable modem. • If the router is set with the MWR102. 1) Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and ask them to help you "bridge" your DSL modem. 2) Find out from a... DSL modem you will automatically jump to next subnet to avoid conflicts. 6 Tutorials 6.1 Overview This chapter provides tutorials for your MWR102 as follows: • Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point • Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS • Enabling and configuring wireless security ...
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... • Push Button Configuration (PBC) - This is configured in AP mode, it has to connect to a broadband gateway (wired or wireless router with broadband connection). When the MWR is the easier method. • PIN Configuration - This tutorial shows you an example of how to set up... an access point (AP) and wireless client (a notebook (B), in the MWR102's interface. Note: The wireless client must be a WPS-aware device (for creating a secure connection. There are two WPS methods for example, a WPS...
... • Push Button Configuration (PBC) - This is configured in AP mode, it has to connect to a broadband gateway (wired or wireless router with broadband connection). When the MWR is the easier method. • PIN Configuration - This tutorial shows you an example of how to set up... an access point (AP) and wireless client (a notebook (B), in the MWR102's interface. Note: The wireless client must be a WPS-aware device (for creating a secure connection. There are two WPS methods for example, a WPS...
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Figure 21 LAN and WAN 8.2 What You Can Do • Use the LAN Interface Setup screen to modify your router's IP address, DHCP Settings, and Subnet Mask • Use the WAN Interface Setup screen to modify your LAN and WAN settings. A Local Area Network (LAN) ... Area Network) and other networks, so that a computer in one location can communicate with computers in other locations. 8 Network Settings 8.1 Overview This chapter discusses the MWR102's Network Settings screens.
Figure 21 LAN and WAN 8.2 What You Can Do • Use the LAN Interface Setup screen to modify your router's IP address, DHCP Settings, and Subnet Mask • Use the WAN Interface Setup screen to modify your LAN and WAN settings. A Local Area Network (LAN) ... Area Network) and other networks, so that a computer in one location can communicate with computers in other locations. 8 Network Settings 8.1 Overview This chapter discusses the MWR102's Network Settings screens.