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1. AP w Basic Wireless Settings Network Mode 11b g n mixed mode x Main SSID MinrssID Od Broadcast SSID Enable Disable MESSID AFP Isolation Enable Disable AP Isolation Enable Disable BSSID 00 24 56 01 22 DC Channel 6 iy Extension Channel 2 Wireless Security Settings Select SSID monoprice v Security Mode Disable Basic Wireless Settings lt 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 11g mode Allows an 11g 11n compliant client device to connect with the AP at the 17 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 Main SSID The SSID Service Set Identifier is the unique name for the wireless network This device supports up to two SSIDs The Main SSID is required Minor SSID A secondary SSID is optional MBSSID AP Isolation This feature is designed to isolate clients accessing the AP using the same SSID When this feature is enabled wireless clients connected to the AP using the same SSID cannot communicate with each other For example configuring the main SSID2. network as explained in the following pages Mixed WEP WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is a basic encryption method which usually encrypts wireless data using a series of digital keys 64 bits or 128 bits in length By using the same keys on each of your wireless network devices you can prevent unauthorized wireless devices from monitoring your transmissions or using your wireless resources WEP is the original and weakest encryption method available so it is 20 recommended not to use this method Selecting Mixed WEP displays the following options Wireless Security Settings Select SSID monoprice Security Mode Mixed WEP Default Key Key 1 v WEP Key WEP Key2 WEP Key3 WEP Key 4 lt Select SSID Select the main SSID or minor SSID to configure the security settings for lt Security Mode From the drop down menu select the desired security encryption method lt 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 21 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 the following options Wireless Security Settings Select
3. 1 1 2 lt Wireless Distribution System WDS Setting lt gt Encryption Type Select the type of data encryption method to use WEP TKIP AES or NONE The default is NONE WEP Encryption Description lt gt 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 48 TKIP Encryption Description lt gt Pass Phrase Enter 8 63 ASCII characters to serve as the pass phrase AES Encryption Description lt gt lt gt 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 MAC Address 1 4 Input each AP s MAC address Open Scan Initiates a scan to obtain a list of available remote AP MAC addresses Select one of the addresses from the list and click Save to complete this setting The AP will reboot automatically putting the setting into effect Note 1 In this mode all devices should use the same channel and encryption method Note 2 The AP Security Setting can differ with the WDS Security setting in both encryption method and secret key 49 4 1 5 Wireless Client Mode In Wireless Client mode the MW300A conn
4. Disable APSD Capable O Enbe Disable 93 Setting Explanations lt gt 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 It is recommended not to modify the default value Beacon Interval The frequency interval in milliseconds of the beacon which is a packet broadcast by the AP to synchronize a wireless network The default value is 100 ms In cases of poor reception lowering the value may improve connectivity Fragment Threshold The fragmentation threshold defines the maximum transmission packet size in bytes If the data is larger than the threshold setting it will be split into multiple packets The default size is 2346 bytes and it is best to leave it at the default If you experience a high packet error rate you may slightly increase this value Only minor modifications of this value are recommended A value too low will result in poor network performance 54 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
5. Protocol or AES Advanced Encryption Standard methods or both The default is TKIP mode lt 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 26 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 Radius Server Enter the IP address of the Radius server Radius Server port Enter the 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 The default is 3600 seconds WPA is a more advanced MAC address based security mode for use when a RADIUS server is used to provide user authentication Selecting 21 WPA2 displays the following options Wireless Security Settings Select SSID monoprice ml Security Mode WPAZ WPA Algorithms TKIP AES OTKIP amp AES Key Renewal Interval PMK Cache Period minute Pre Authentication Disable Enable Radius Server 192 168 0 100 Radius Server Port 1912 Shared Secret PlsChangeMe Ses
6. SSID monoprice Security Mode WPA PSK WPA Algorithms TKIP AES TKIP amp AES Fass Phrase 12345678 Key Renewal 3600 seconds Interval x x Select SSID Select the main SSID or minor SSID to configure the security settings for lt Security Mode From the drop down 22 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 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 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 23 WPA2 PSK WPA2 provides even more security than either WEP or WPA Selecting WPA2 PSK displays the following options Wireless Security Settings Select SSID monoprice Security Mode WPA2 PSK WPA Algorithms TKIP OAES OTKIP amp AES Pass Phrase 12345678 Key Renevral Interval nae lt Select SSID Select the main SSID or minor SSID to configure the security settings for lt
7. Setting Explanations WPS settings Enable or disable the WPS function The default is Disable WPS mode Provides two ways to authenticate 56 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 The WPS function can Support connections for up to 32 clients ata time After two minutes the WPS indicator will turn off If more clients need to be added repeat the above steps PIN If the PIN option is chosen you will need to enter an 8 digit PIN code Wireless clients will need to enter the PIN code to establish a connection WPS summary Displays the current status of the WPS functionality Note Press and hold the WPS Reset button for 1 second on the front panel to initiate the PBC process Pressing the button for 7 seconds will reset the device to the default settings 57 4 4 Wireless Access Control MAC Address Management is uses to secure your wireless LAN Select Wireless Setting gt Access Control to display the following screen Wireless Access Control MAC Address Filter Allow MAC Address Management MAC Address Action CIC IL IL IC IC 1 21 23 32 12 0a 32 Setting Explanations lt MAC Address Filter Enable disable the MAC addre
8. TX Power Sets the wireless transmitter output power level The default value is 100 WMM Capable This option enables or disables the Wi Fi Multimedia Quality of Service QoS enhancements This ensures that high priority data e g VoIP gaming and streaming video receives priority in data transmissions at the expense of lower priority data e g downloads and email For almost every application this should be enabled APSD Capable This feature is a power saving mechanism used in conjunction with the WMM feature which puts unused data connections to sleep The primary use of this feature is in a heavy VoIP environment It is usually best to leave this option disabled 29 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 In the Wireless settings menu click WPS settings to obtain the following screen WPS Settings You could setup security easily by choosing PIN or PBC method to do Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Settings O Disable Enable WPS mode Ppac OPIN WPS Summary WPS Current Status Not used WPS Configured No WPS SSID monoprice WPS Auth Mode Open WPS Encryp Type WEP WPS Key Hex value 8888888888 AP PIN 744607
9. the shared key for authentication on the Radius server using 8 63 ASCII characters 31 lt 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 32 4 1 2 P2P Point to Point Bridge Mode The P2P Bridge Mode uses two MW300As to provide a wireless bridge between two wired local networks allowing them to communicate with each other and Share network resources 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 The P2P bridge mode connects two wired networks using the wireless signal as a bridge replacing the need for long or troublesome cable runs The connection diagram is shown below ee Switch Switch 33 4 1 2 2 P2P Bridge Setting In the working mode select P2P Bridge to obtain the following screen AP Working Mode Please choose AP working mode P2P Bridge Basic Wireless Settings Network Mode 11b g n mixed mode x ManssiD monope Minor SSID tl Broadcast SSID Enable O Disable MESSID AP Isolation AP Isolation Enable Disable BSSID 00 24 56 01 22 DC Channel 6 Enab
10. Create a connection to the network at your workplace O Troubleshooters az gt Set up or change your home or small office network a a at Office B Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Internet Explorer gt Change Windows Firewall settings Network Diagnostics Free or pick a Control Panel icon Internet Options Network Connections A Network Setup Wizard Windows Firewall gt Wireless Network Setup Wizard T3 Click Network Connections Fig 3 Network Connections Ax ay Fie Edit View Back Favorites Tools Advanced Help B Ms Search E Folders E Address e Network Connections LAN or High Speed Intern er Local Area Connection Cae et vl Ee Choose Local Area Connection Right click on the icon and choose Properties The Local Area Connection Properties dialog appears Fig 4 Choose the Internet Protocol TCP IP option in the This connection uses the following items box Click the Properties button 74 lt b Local Area Connection Properties General Advanced Connect using E9 Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ett This connection uses the following items E QoS Packet Scheduler la v 3 AEGIS Protocol IEEE 802 1 v3 5 3 0 i i i Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication acro
11. II characters to serve as the pass phrase WPA2 PSK Encryption Description lt gt lt gt WPA WPA2 Algorithms Select either TKIP or AES Usually WPA2 personal uses AES Pass Phrase Enter 8 63 ASCII characters to serve as the pass phrase SSID Input the SSID address manually or scan for it and select it from the list of available APs MAC Input the MAC address manually or scan for it and select it from the list of available APs 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 52 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 The AP will reboot automatically putting the setting into effect 4 2 Advanced Settings This section mainly deals with advanced wireless settings including Speed Beacon Interval Fragment Threshold etc Select Wireless Setting gt Advanced Settings to obtain the following screen Advanced Settings BG Protection Mode Auto Basic Data Rates Default 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps Beacon Interval 100 ms range 20 999 default 101 Fragment Threshold 2346 RTS Threshold 2347 iranse 1 2347 default 2347 TX Power 100 range 1 1 WMM Capable Enable
12. MONOPEICE User Guide www monoprice com Wireless N Access Point PoE with Detachable Antennas Copyright Statement MmMONOrP ICE is the registered trademark of Monoprice All the products and product names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders 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 All the photos and product specifications mentioned in this manual are for references only As the upgrade of software and hardware there will be changes And if there are changes Monoprice is not responsible for informing in advance If you want to know more about our product information please visit our website at www monoprice com Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product OVeErvieW cccsseeeseeeeeenees 1 tk FEAU aiiai 2 1 2 Package Contents cccceseeeeeeeeeeeeee 3 1 3 LED Indicator and Panel Description 3 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation sessssessssens 7 Chapter 3 Web Configuration cccccceeeeeeeeees 9 Sek WeB EOGI eiiiai a 9 J2 SOUP WZI OG orasarorier i rrii 11 3 3 System Status ioc ccavas ocaatereiedeensecevee 12 32 WAN SERMOS acorrer aii 13 Chapter 4 Wireless Settings ccccceeeeeeeeeeees 15 4 1 Working Mode sssssss
13. Security Mode From the drop down menu select the desired security encryption method lt WPA Algorithms Allows selection of the TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol or AES Advanced Encryption Standard methods or both The default 24 WPA 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 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 WPA is a MAC address based security mode used when a RADIUS server is used to provide user authentication Selecting WPA displays the following options 25 Wireless Security Settings Select SSID _monoprice Security Mode WPA WPA Algorithms TKIP AES TKIP amp AES Key Renewal R Interval Radius Server Radius Server Fort Shared Secret PlsChangeMe Session Timeout 600 lt Select SSID Select the main SSID or minor SSID to configure the security settings for lt Security Mode From the drop down menu select the desired security encryption method lt WPA Algorithms Allows selection of the TKIP Temporal Key Integrity
14. as AP1 and the minor SSID as AP2 PCi and PC2 are connected to AP1 and PC3 is connected to AP2 PC1 and PC2 cannot communicate with each other but each can 18 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 For example configuring the main SSID as AP1 and the minor SSID as AP2 PC1 and PC2 are connected to AP1 while PC3 connects to AP2 PCi and PC2 can communicate with each other but neither can communicate with PC3 Tip If you want to isolate a connected wireless client s communication enable both MBSSID AP Isolation and AP Isolation BSSID Basic Service Set Identifier for the 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 19 wireless frequency should use a different channel In most cases the Auto function will ensure there is no conflict between devices lt Extension channel To increase data throughput of the wireless network when in 11n mode the extension channel range is used Wireless Security Setting This option allows you to select one of several common data encryption methods to use in your
15. displays the type of IP the MAC address IP address subnet mask and default gateway e 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 3 4 LAN Settings The LAN Settings screen allows you to view and change the various settings that control the AP s access to your local area network 13 LAN Settings You could configure LAN interface information here MAC Address 00 24 56 01 22 DC IP Method StaticIP m Host name IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Static IP The default IP address is 192 168 0 253 If necessary you can configure a new IP address subnet mask and 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 Note If the LAN IP address is changed you need to use the new IP address to login to the wireless AP s Web interface the next time 14 Chapter 4 Wireless Settings 4 1 Working Mode Select Wireless Setting gt 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 secti
16. e Backup Restore The device provides backup restore settings so you Backu need set a directory to keep these parameters Please choose restore file Backup Click this button to back up the device s configuration settings Browse Click this button to browse fora directory where you can save a configuration file 65 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 Time Settings Time Zone UTC 08 00 Pacific time US amp Canada Notice GMT time can be obtained only after accessing to the Internet Customized time Setting Explanation v Time Zone Select your time zone from the drop down menu lt Customized time Enter the time manually Leave this unchecked to allow the time to be 66 obtained from the internet 6 5 Reboot System You can reboot the wireless access point from this screen Reboot the device to make any settings changes take effect Reboot Click here to reboot the router Reboot the router 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
17. ection DSL aaa 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 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 Configure your computer s wireless adapter and LAN settings to connect to the Access Point Chapter 3 Web Configuration 3 1 Web Login Connect your computer to the MW300A using a network cable Set your PC s IP address to 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 Launch Internet Explorer or another web browser In the address bar enter the AP s default IP address 192 168 0 254 then press the Enter key The login screen will appear Enter admin into both the user name and password fields After logging into the Web based management interface you can set a new user name and password on the System Tool Change password tab Password Click OK to continue with the first web page of the Setup Wizard Ou QO AAO Pwo germ BS a s Address http 192 168 0 254 Welcome to Setup Wizard The wizard will help you setup the AP parameters easily 10 3 2 Setup Wizard Click Next on the Setup Wizard s first page to continue AP Worki
18. ects 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 4 1 5 1 Application and Topology Plan If you select this mode your network should appear as shown in the following connection diagram Internet DSL MODEM Wireless N Router 4 1 5 2 Client Mode Settings In the working mode select Client to obtain the following screen 50 AP Working Mode Please choose AP working mode Client Client Settings Security Mode NONE v 00 b0 0c 02 90 69 E vl 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 lt WEP Type Select the connected device s WEP authentication method OPEN and SHARED is supported The OPEN method is more secure than the SHARED method WEP Key1 4 Set the WEP keys using either ASCII or Hex characters You can use 5 to 13 ASCII characters illegal characters 51 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 lt gt lt gt WPA WPA2 Algorithms Select either TKIP or AES Pass Phrase Enter 8 63 ASC
19. efault is Private 62 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 Click Apply when finished Change Password Note User Name and Password makeup only by number or and letter User Narne Old Password New Password Re enter to Confirm 63 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 6 2 Restore to Factory Default Settings Clicking the Restore button will reset a configuration settings to their default values This will eliminate all the settings you have made Restore to Factory Default Settings Restore to Factory Default Settings Restore Click this button to restore to default settings 64 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 fil
20. 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 In most cases the Auto function will ensure there is no conflict between devices Extension channel To increase data throughput of the wireless network the extension channel range is used when in 11n mode Wireless Distribution System WDS Setting lt gt Encryption Type Select the type of data encryption method to use WEP TKIP AES or NONE The default is NONE WEP Encryption Description lt gt 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 36 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 lt Pass Phrase Enter 8 63 ASCII characters to serve as the pass phrase AP MAC Address Input the MAC address of the remote access point manually or scan for it and select it from the list of available APs Open Scan Initiates a scan to obtain a list of available remote AP MAC addresses Select one of the addresses from the list and click Save to complete this setting The AP will reboot automatically putting the setting into effect Note In this
21. g 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 Please use the included 12V DC power adapter LAN The Gigabit Ethernet port is for connection to a computer s NIC or an Ethernet switch It can also be used as a PoE interface When both PoE 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 When you press and hold the button for only 1 second the WPS function will be enabled Antennas The detachable antennas are for the wireless radio communications Keep these antennas securely attached to the system to maintain optimal wireless performance Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter explains how to connect the Access Point when using AP mode For other modes please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for connection examples For details on the settings to use for each mode refer to Chapter 4 Internet Alaior AJ lia S pa Hebe PCI J Wireless Notebook AJ Adapter MW300A Wireless N Access point The topology plan of AP mode conn
22. has completed the device will automatically reboot 67 Upgrade Select the firmware version Upgrade The current firmware version 2 4 12 Aug 9 2008 IMPORTANT Do not power off the system during the firmware upgrade to avoid damaging the device The AP will reboot after the upgrade Upgrade Steps 1 Download the newer firmware version from our website www monoprice com Extract the firmware file on your computer 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 Click the Upgrade button and follow the on screen instructions After the upgrade is completed the device will reboot automatically IMPORTANT To avoid damage to the AP device do not power off the system during the firmware upgrade 68 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 System Log Page content 2007 03 29 09 48 15 System vans started 2007 03 29 09 48 15 System System start success Refresh Click this button to update the log Clear Click this button to erase the current log 69 Appendix I Glossary Access Point AP A device that provides access to a LAN for one or more computers When in AP mode th
23. is device serves as the conduit to allow wireless devices access to the internet of the physical wired local area network Channel An encoding method to ensure that devices transmitting data on the same frequency do not interfere with each other Only those devices using the same channel will receive the transmitted data DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A method by which new devices can be added to a network without having an IP address pre assigned and configured by the administrator The DHCP server maintains a pool of IP addresses that it can allocate to devices or clients SSID Service Set Identifier An SSID is the network name 70 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 A common Key is used by each connected device so that it can properly decrypt the transmitted data The Key can be either a 10 digit for 64 bit encryption or 26 digit for 128 bit encryption HEX number 0 9 A F Alternatively a 5 13 character text key can be used and the device will generate a HEX key based on the text used WEP is the least effective form of wireless security and it is recommended to use WPA or WPA2 instead WPA WPA2 A sec
24. le Disable Extension Channel 2 Wireless Distribution System WDS EncrypT ype TKIP M Pass Phrase 88888888 AP MAC Address 00 B0 C00 17 B4 86 Basic wireless Settings lt 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 11g mode Allows an 11g 11n compliant 34 client device to connect with the AP at the 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 Main SSID The SSID Service Set Identifier is the unique name for the wireless network 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 specifically enter the SSID to make a connection Since the P2P 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 35 wireless network In IEEE802 11 BSSID is the MAC address of wireless access point Channel Specifies the
25. lt Session Timeout The amount of time that a session key remains active before re authentication is required The default is 3600 seconds 802 1x Authentication 802 1x is a Port based authentication protocol for use when a RADIUS server is used to provide user authentication The port can be either a physical port or logical port such as a VLAN For wireless LAN users a port is just a channel The final purpose of 802 1x authentication is to check if the port can be used If the port is authenticated successfully you can open this port which allows all the messages to pass If the port isn t authenticated successfully you can keep this port disabled which just allows the 802 1x authentication protocol messages to pass Selecting 802 1x displays the following options 30 Wireless Security Settings Select SSID Security Mode 802 1X monoprice 802 1 WEP Disable Enable Radius Server 192 168 0 100 Radius Server Port 1812 Shared Secret PlsChangeMe Session Timeout 3600 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 802 1x WEP Select whether to Enable or Disable the WEP algorithm Radius Server Enter the IP address of the Radius server Radius Server port Enter the authentication port of the Radius server The default is 1812 Shared Secret Enter
26. m speed of 11Mbps 11g mode Allows an 11g 11n compliant client device to connect with the AP at the 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 Main SSID The SSID Service Set Identifier is the unique name for the wireless network 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 45 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 When this feature is enabled wireless clients connected to the AP using the same SSID cannot communicate with each other For example configuring the main SSID as AP1 and the minor SSID as AP2 PCi and PC2 are connected to AP1 and PC3 is connected to AP2 PC1 and PC2 cannot communicate with each other but each can communicate with PC3 AP Isolation This feature is designed to isolate communications bet
27. mode the two devices should use the same channel and encryption method 37 4 1 3 P2MP Bridge Mode The P2MP Bridge Mode is much like the P2P Bridge mode except that it allows connection between the Root AP and up to four remote APs providing communications and network resource sharing between the different wired networks 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 The main AP should be configured in P2MP Bridge mode and the remote APs should be configured in P2P Bridge mode The connection diagram is shown below 38 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 AP Working Mode Please choose AP working mode P2MP Bridge Basic Wireless Settings Network Mode 11b g n mixed mode x Main SSID Minor SSID Loo E Broadcast SSID Enable O Disable MBSSID AP Isolation AP Isolation Enable Disable BSSID 00 24 56 01 22 DC Channel 6 mi Enable Disable Extension Channel 2 Wireless Distribution System WDS Enc
28. ng Mode Please choose AP working mode AP Basic Wireless Settings Network Mode 11b g n mixed mode x SSID Muttipe SSID __ Broadcast SSID Enable Disable MESSID AP Isolation O Enable Disable AP Isolation Enable Disable BSSID 00 B0 CC 17 B4 8C Channel 6 v Extension Channel 2 v Wireless Security Settings Select SSID monoprice Security Mode Disable 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 11 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 Working mode Wireless mode Main SSID Security Mode Minor SSID Channel LAN interface information Ethemet IP method MAC Address IP Address Subnet mask Default gateway System information Software version Hardware version Running time Wireless Status AP 11bigin mixed mode ExRegN W313178 WPA2 PSK 12 Static IP 00 B0 CC 17 B4 8C 192 168 0 252 255 255 255 0 192 168 0 1 2 4 12 1 0 00 00 03 29 This section shows the current working mode wireless network mode main and minor SSIDs 12 security mode and the wireless channel LAN Interface information This section
29. o of the wireless network Each wireless device on the same wireless frequency should use a different channel In most cases the Auto function will ensure there is no conflict between devices lt Extension channel To increase the data throughput of the wireless network when in 11n mode the extension channel range is used Wireless Distribution System WDS Setting Encryption Type Select the type of data encryption method to use WEP TKIP AES or NONE The default is NONE 41 WEP Encryption Description lt gt 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 TKIP Encryption Description lt gt Pass Phrase Enter 8 63 ASCII characters to serve as the pass phrase AES Encryption Description lt gt lt gt 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 MAC Address 1 4 Input each AP s MAC address Open Scan Initiates a scan to obtain a list of available remote AP MAC addresses Select one of the addresses from the list and click 42 Save to complete this setting The AP will reboot automaticall
30. ons explain each of the five modes and their relevant settings AP Working Mode Please choose AP working mode Basic Wireless Setti Network Mode P2MP Bridge AP Repeater Main SSID Client Minor SSID Broadcast SSID Enable Disable MESSID AP Isolation AP Isolation Enable Disable BSSID 00 24 56 01 22 DC Channel 6 x Extension Channel 2 O Enable Disable Wireless Security Settings Select SSID monoprice Security Mode Disable 15 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 4 1 1 1 Application and Topology Plan The AP mode can convert a wired connection into wireless signals If you have one wired cable connecting to the Internet and want to access the Internet via wireless signals connecting to your notebook computer this mode fits perfectly Internet DSL ie ee WAN lt a Eg LAN Wireless PCI Adapter S MW300A Wireless N Access point 16 4 1 1 2 AP Mode Settings In the working mode select AP to obtain the following screen AP Working Mode Please choose AP working mode
31. r higher bandwidth applications such as online gaming VOIP and streaming multimedia Supports 802 1x user authentication in conjunction with an external RADIUS server Supports both Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP and Web based management interfaces Includes one Gigabit auto negotiating RJ45 port for direct LAN connection up or down 1 2 Package Contents The following items should be included in the package One MW300A Wireless AP One AC Power Adapter One RJ45 Network Cable One Quick Installation Guide One CD ROM VV VV WV 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 LED indicator description on front panel from L to R WPS 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 SYS A blinking LED indicates that the system is operating properly WLAN A steady green LED indicates that the wireless function is enabled but that there is no current transmission or reception activity A blinking green LED indicates that the device is actively transmitting and or receiving data LAN A steady LED indicates that the device is properly connected to an Ethernet source A blinking LED indicates that the device is transmitting and or receivin
32. ress lt Ping Click the Ping button to test the connectivity If the result is host unreachable click the Diagnose button to perform basic troubleshooting 60 Chapter 5 SNMP Setting 5 1 SNMP Introduction The Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP is widely used in local area networks LANs for collecting information managing and monitoring network devices such as servers printers hubs switches and routers Specialized software in each SNMP capable device known as an 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 vi and SNMP v2c 5 2 SNMP Configuration Click SNMP Setting in system menu to obtain the following screen 61 SNMP configuration You coud configure SNMP vl parameters here Disable Enable Contant Device nams Location Read Community RAW Comunity Click Enable or Disable to turn SNMP management on or Off Setting Explanations Contact Input the administrator s name lt Device Name Input the name of the AP e g Monoprice_MW300A Location Input the AP s location lt Read Community Indicates the community read access string to permit reading this AP s SNMP information The default is Public Read Write Community Indicates the community read write access string to permit reading and re writing this AP s SNMP information The d
33. rypT ype NONE iy AP MAC Address APMACAddess si APMAC Address APMACAddess si Basic wireless Settings 39 lt 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 11g mode Allows an 11g 11n compliant client device to connect with the AP at the 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 Main SSID The SSID Service Set Identifier is the unique name for the wireless network This device supports up to two SSIDs The Main SSID is required Minor SSID A secondary SSID is optional lt Broadcast SSID Determines whether the MW300A will broadcast its SSID so that it can be found with a wireless search If 40 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 lt BSSID Basic Service Set Identifier for the wireless network In IEEE802 11 BSSID is the MAC address of wireless access point Channel Specifies the effective channel from 1 to 13 or Aut
34. sion Timeout 3600 lt Select SSID Select the main SSID or minor SSID to configure the security settings for lt Security Mode From the drop down menu select the desired security encryption method lt WPA Algorithms Allows selection of the TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol or AES Advanced Encryption Standard methods or both The default is TKIP mode 28 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 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 PMK Cache Period After a client has been fully authenticated by the Radius server and associated with the AP a Pairwise Master Key PMK is stored in the AP s memory so that if the client roams away from the AP coverage area then back it will not have to resubmit an authentication This setting determines how long the PMK will be stored Radius Server Enter the IP address of the Radius server Radius Server port Enter the 29 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
35. ss diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity 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 75 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General fou can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 0 115 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 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 76
36. ss filter Select Close to turn off MAC address filtering Select Disable to prevent the MAC addresses in the list from accessing the wireless network or select Allow to allow the MAC address in the list access to the wireless network lt MAC Address Management Input a MAC address and then click Add to add the MAC address to the list 58 MAC list Displays the MAC addresses that will either be allowed or prevented access to the wireless network 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 This screen displays a list of connected wireless clients including their MAC Addresses and Channel Bandwidth either 20MHz or 40 MHz Select Wireless Setting gt Connection status to obtain the following screen Wireless Connection Status The Current Wireless Access List NO MAC Address Explanation MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the currently connected client 59 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 Select Wireless Settings gt Ping to obtain the following screen Explanation lt IP Address Enter the device s IP add
37. ssssssssssnsssrssns 15 4 1 1 Access Point AP Mode 16 4 1 2 P2P Point to Point Bridge Mode 33 4 1 3 P2MP Bridge Mode 0000 ee 38 4 1 4 Wireless Repeater Mode 43 4 1 5 Wireless Client Mode 0 50 4 2 Advanced SettingS ssssssesssseeeees 53 AWS WPS SENG Soeren Eaa 56 4 4 Access Control ss ssssssserssresresressne 58 4 5 Connection Status s ssssssssssrsrssss 59 ASG PING oricine rn rii 60 Chapter 5 SNMP Setting cccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeees 61 5 1 SNMP Introduction cccceee ee eee 61 5 2 SNMP Configuration cccceeee ees 61 Chapter 6 System TOOlS cccccceeseeeeeeeeeeeees 63 6 1 Password CNANGE cccccccceecccccceeeeeees 63 6 2 Restore to Factory Default Settings 64 6 3 BacCKUD RESUOM 6 wcsicsscormiarsesscesvessevess 65 6 4 Time SCUINGS wscscneee nt cscik er teotduasaiase ss 66 6 5 Reboot System cccccccccecceeeeeeeeeeetes 67 6 6 Firmware Upgrade ccccccceeceeeeeeeeees 67 6 7 OV NOD irur ET TA 69 Appendix I GlOSS Pry cccceeeeeeeeeeeeee ees 70 Appendix II Setting the TCP IP Address in WHINGOWS XP operne a EEE 73 Chapter 1 Product Overview The MW300A adds flexibility and extended wireless range to your existing wired or wireless network When configured as a Repeater the MW300A fills holes in your existing wireless network coverage or extends your coverage over a wider area thereby allowing a continuo
38. urity protocol for wireless networks that builds on 71 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 some government users 2 Appendix Il Setting the TCP IP Address in Windows XP Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Fig 1 Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help Oxux DP seah E Folens E gt E control panel Pick a category a B switch to Classic view cs Appearance and Themes Printers and Other Hardware See Also T Windows Update Help and Support Network and Internet Connections User Accounts Other Control Panel Options Date Time Language and Regional Options x Add or Remove Programs t9 M y Sounds Speech and Audio Devices Accessibility Options Performance and Maintenance Security Center File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Qo QB Psn E res Address G Network and Internet Connections Network and Internet Connections See Also My Network Places ie Poesie Pick a task Q Remote Desktop a b Phone and Modem Options gt Set up or change your Internet connection gt
39. us wireless connection across the area covered by the original wireless router and multiple repeaters When configured as a Wireless Access Point WAP the MW 300A 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 customized access points to different clients making it ideal for large offices sharing a common internet connection hotel motel operations for access to individual rooms or even to control access times and limits for your kids The MW300A is fully IEEE802 11n compliant with the full range of security options and encryption methods including 64 128 bit WEP WPA and WPA2 with AES or TKIP It Supports up to 300 Mbps speeds for both reception and transmission and can be powered with either the included AC adapter or using a Power over Ethernet PoE wired connection for coverage to areas where external power is unavailable 1 1 Features gt gt 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 Includes MIMO technology to improve data throughput and minimize signal errors Supports 64 128 bit WEP WPA and WPA2 with AES or TKIP encryption and security protocols Powered by included AC adapter or Power Over Ethernet PoE Provides Intelligent QoS fo
40. ween 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 For example configuring the main SSID as AP1 and the 46 minor SSID as AP2 PCi and PC2 are connected to AP1 while PC3 connects to AP2 PCi and PC2 can communicate with each other but neither can communicate with PGS Tip If you want to isolate a connected wireless client s communication enable both MBSSID AP Isolation and AP Isolation lt BSSID Basic Service Set Identifier for the wireless network In IEEE802 11 BSSID is the MAC address of wireless access point lt 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 In most cases the Auto function will ensure there is no conflict between devices lt Extension channel To increase data throughput of the wireless network when in 11n mode the extension channel range is used Wireless Security Settings 47 Select SSID Select the main SSID or minor SSID to configure the security settings for Security Mode Select the wireless encryption method for user authentication Disable WEP WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK When Disable is selected then no security mode will be utilized For details on each security setting please refer to section 4
41. y 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 4 1 4 1 Application and Topology Plan A Wireless Repeater can connect two LANs over a greater distance and can provide a larger cloud of wireless coverage for clients to access The connection diagram is shown below Internet DSL MODEM Switch Switch 43 4 1 4 2 Repeater Mode Setting In the working mode select AP Repeater to obtain the following screen AP Working Mode Please choose AP working mode AP Repeater Basic Wireless Settings Network Mode 11b g n mixed mode x Mainssip monopre Minor SSID Loo E Broadcast SSID Enable Disable MBSSID AP Isolation AP Isolation Enable Disable BSSID 00 24 56 01 22 DC O Enable Disable Channel 6 f Extension Channel 2 7 v Wireless Security Settings Select SSID monoprice Security Mode Disable Wireless Distribution System WDS EncrypT ype AP MAC Address 00 B0 00 17 B 4 96 AP MAC Address AP MAC Address AP MAC Address Basic wireless Settings Network Mode Select one mode from the 44 following The default is 11b g n mode 11b mode Allows a wireless client to connect with the device in 11b mode at the maximu
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