MicroNet SP916GL User manual

User’s Manual
Wireless LAN Router
Model No.: SP916GL
http://www.micronet.info

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Contents
1. Overview......................................................................................................................3
1.1 Product Feature...........................................................................................3
1.2 System Requirements................................................................................. 3
1.3 Applications................................................................................................3
2. Getting Start.................................................................................................................4
2.1 Know the 108Mbps Wireless Router..........................................................4
2.2 Connect to the 108Mbps Wireless Router..................................................4
2.2.1 Access the Setting Menu..........................................................4
2.2.2 Quick Setup with Wizard.........................................................6
3. Configuration..............................................................................................................12
3.1 LAN Setting...............................................................................................12
3.1.1 LAN & DHCP Server.............................................................12
3.1.2 WAN.......................................................................................13
3.1.3 Password.................................................................................14
3.1.4 Time........................................................................................15
3.1.5 Dynamic DNS.........................................................................15
3.2 Wireless......................................................................................................16
3.2.1 Basic........................................................................................16
3.2.2 Authentication.........................................................................17
3.2.3 Advanced.................................................................................20
3.3 Status..........................................................................................................22
3.3.1 Device Information.................................................................22
3.3.2 Log..........................................................................................23
3.3.3 Log Setting..............................................................................24
3.3.4 Statistic....................................................................................25
3.3.5 Wireless...................................................................................26
3.4 Routing......................................................................................................26
3.4.1 Static........................................................................................26
3.4.2 Dynamic..................................................................................28
3.4.3 Routing Table..........................................................................29
3.5 Access........................................................................................................29
3.5.1 Filters.......................................................................................29
3.5.2 Virtual Server..........................................................................34
3.5.3 Special AP...............................................................................36
3.5.4 DMZ........................................................................................37
3.5.5 Firewall Rule...........................................................................37
3.6 Management...............................................................................................39
3.6.1 SNMP......................................................................................39
3.6.2 Remote Management..............................................................40
3.7 Tools...........................................................................................................44
3.7.1 Restart.....................................................................................41
3.7.2 Settings....................................................................................41
3.7.3 Firmware.................................................................................42
3.7.4 Ping Test.................................................................................42
4. Glossary.....................................................................................................................48

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1. Overview
1.1 Product Feature
●Compliance with IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standards
●Highly efficient design mechanism to provide unbeatable performance
●Strong network security with WEP and 802.1X encryption
●Achieving data rate up to 54Mbps for 802.11g and 11Mps for 802.11b with wide
range coverage; high performance to deliver up to 108Mbps raw data rate for
802.11g
●Quick and easy setup with Web-based management utility
1.2 System Requirements
●Windows 98, 98SE, Millennium Edition (ME), 2000 and XP operating systems
●Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
●DSL/ Cable Modem Broadband Internet connection and ISP account
●PCs equipped with 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection to support TCP/IP
protocol
●One CD-ROM drive
1.3 Applications
●Home SOHO networking for device sharing and wireless multimedia
●Wireless office provides a wider range for home and SOHO Ethernet
●Enables wireless building-to-building data communication
●Built-in infrastructure mode
●Router provides ideal solution for:
●Difficult-to-wire environments
●Temporary LANs for scenarios such as trade-exhibitions and meetings
●Enables LAN adaptability to frequently changing environments
●Enables remote access to corporate network information, for example e-mail and the
company home page

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2. Getting Start
2.1 Know the 108Mbps Wireless Router
LEDs:
LED Color Status Description
On Indicates proper connection to power supply.
Power Green OFF The unit is not receiving power
Status Green On
Indicates that the device is
connected to the WLAN.
On Indicates connection to the WAN port
WAN Blinking Data transmission.
On Link is established
On Blinking Packet transmit or receive activity
WLAN
Off — No Link activity
On Indicates connection is established.
On Blinking Data transmissions
LAN
Off — No LAN connections
2.2 Connect to the 108Mbps Wireless Router
2.2.1 Access the Setting Menu
You could start to access the configuration menu anytime by opening a web browser
window by typing the IP address of this wireless router. The default IP is 192.168.1.1.
The below window will popup. Please enter the user name and password. Both of the
default is “admin”.

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Now, the main menu screen is popup.

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2.2.2 Quick Setup with Wizard
Setup wizard is provided as the part of the web configuration utility. You can simply
follow the step-by-step process to get your wireless router configuration ready to run in 6
easy steps by clicking on the “Wizard” button on the function menu. The following
screen will appear. Please click “Next” to continue.
Step 1: Set your new Password
You can change the password as you like and then click “Next” to continue.
Step2: Choose your time zone
Select your time zone from the drop down list. Please click “Next” to continue.

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Step 3: Set LAN connection and DHCP server
Set your IP address and mask. The default IP is 192.168.1.1. If you like to enable DHCP,
please click “Enabled”. DHCP enabled is able to automatically assign IP addresses.
Please assign the range of IP addresses in the fields of “Range start” and “Range end”.
Please click “Next” to continue.
Step 4: Set Internet connection
Select how the router will set up the Internet connection: Obtained IP automatically;
Fixed IP address; PPPoE to obtain IP automatically; PPPoE with a fixed IP address;
Obtain IP automatically (DHCP client):
If you have enabled DHCP server, choose "Obtain IP automatically (DHCP client)" to
have the router assign IP addresses automatically.

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Fixed IP Address:
If Fixed IP address is assigned, the below screen will pop up. Please set the WAN address
and DNS server.
PPPoE to obtain IP automatically:

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PPPoE with a fixed IP address:

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PPTP:

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Step 5: Set Wireless LAN connection
Click “enable” to enable wireless LAN. If you enable the wireless LAN, type the SSID in
the text box and select a communications channel. The SSID and channel must be the
same as wireless devices attempting communication to the router.
Step 6: Restart
The Setup wizard is now completed. The new settings will be effective after the Wireless
router restarted. Please click “Restart” to reboot the router. If you do not want to make
any changes, please click “exit” to quit without any changes. You also can go back to
modify the setting by clicking “Back”.

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3. Configuration
3.1 LAN Setting
The screen enables you to configure the LAN & DHCP Server, set WAN parameters,
create Administrator and User passwords, and set the local time, time zone, and dynamic
DNS.
3.1.1 LAN & DHCP Server
This page enables you to set LAN and DHCP properties, such as the host name, IP
address, subnet mask, and domain name. LAN and DHCP profiles are listed in the DHCP
table at the bottom of the screen.
Host Name: Type the host name in the text box. The host name is required by some ISPs.
The default host name is "AP-Router."
IP Address: This is the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1.
Subnet Mask: Type the subnet mask for the router in the text box. The default subnet
mask is 255.255.255.0.
DHCP Server: Enables the DHCP server to allow the router to automatically assign IP
addresses to devices connecting to the LAN. DHCP is enabled by default.
All DHCP client computers are listed in the table at the bottom of the screen, providing
the host name, IP address, and MAC address of the client.

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Start IP: Type an IP address to serve as the start of the IP range that DHCP will use to
assign IP addresses to all LAN devices connected to the router.
End IP: Type an IP address to serve as the end of the IP range that DHCP will use to
assign IP addresses to all LAN devices connected to the router.
Domain Name: Type the local domain name of the network in the text box. This item is
optional.
3.1.2 WAN
This screen enables you to set up the router WAN connection, specify the IP address for
the WAN, add DNS numbers, and enter the MAC address.
Connection Type: Select the connection type, either DHCP client, Fixed IP or PPPoE
from the drop-down list.
WAN IP: Select whether you want to specify an IP address manually, or want DHCP to
obtain an IP address automatically. When Specify IP is selected, type the IP address,
subnet mask, and default gateway in the text boxes. Your ISP will provide you with this
information.
DNS 1/2/3: Type up to three DNS numbers in the text boxes. Your ISP will provide you
with this information.
MAC Address: If required by your ISP, type the MAC address of the router WAN
interface in this field.

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3.1.3 Password
This screen enables you to set administrative and user passwords. These passwords are
used to gain access to the router interface.
Administrator: Type the password the Administrator will use to log in to the system. The
password must be typed again for confirmation.

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3.1.4 Time
This screen enables you to set the time and date for the router's real-time clock, select
your time zone, and enable or disable daylight saving.
Local Time: Displays the local time and date.
Time Zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down list.
Daylight Saving: Enables you to enable or disable daylight saving time. When enabled,
select the start and end date for daylight saving time.
3.1.5 Dynamic DNS
This allows the DDNS server what your current IP address is when you are on-line. You
firstly need to register your preferred DNS on the DDNS providers. Then, please fill the
related information in the below fields: DDNS server address, Host Name, User Name
and Password.

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3.2 Wireless
This section enables you to set wireless communications parameters for the router's
wireless LAN feature.
3.2.1 Basic
This page allow you to enable and disable the wireless LAN function, create a SSID, and
select the channel for wireless communications.

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Enable/Disable: Enables and disables wireless LAN via the router.
SSID: Type an SSID in the text box. The SSID of any wireless device must match the
SSID typed here in order for the wireless device to access the LAN and WAN via the
router.
Channel: Select a transmission channel for wireless communications. The channel of any
wireless device must match the channel selected here in order for the wireless device to
access the LAN and WAN via the router.
3.2.2 Authentication
This screen enables you to set authentication type for secure wireless communications.
Open System allows public access to the router via wireless communications. Shared Key
requires the user to set a WEP key to exchange data with other wireless clients that have
the same WEP key. This router also support WPA, WPA-PSK and 802.1X.

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Authentication Type: The authentication type default is set to open system. There are
five options: Open System; Shared Key; WPA; WPA-PKS and 802.1X. WEP: Enable or
Disabled.
Mode: Select the level of encryption you want from the drop-down list. The router
supports, 64- and 128-bit encryption.
WEP Key: Select WEP Key - 64 or 128 bits from the drop-down list.
Key 1 ~ Key 4: Enables you to create an encryption scheme for Wireless LAN
transmissions. Manually enter a set of values for each key. Select which key you want to
use by clicking the radio button next to the key. Click Clear to erase key values.
If WPA or 802.1X is selected, the below screen is shown. Please set the length of the
encryption key and the parameters for the RADIUS server.

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Lifetime: Select the Lifetime of the Encryption Key from 5 Minutes to 1 Day. As soon as
the lifetime of the Encryption Key is over, the Encryption Key will be renewed by the
Radius server.
Encryption Key: Select the Encryption Key Length Size ranging from 64 to 128 Bits that
you would like to use.
RADIUS Server:
1. Enter the IP address of and the Port used by the Primary Radius Server
2. Enter the Shared Secret, which is used by the Radius Server.
3. Enter the IP address of, Port and Shared Secret used by the Secondary Radius Server.
Note: As soon as 802.1X security is enabled, all the wireless client stations that are
connected to the Router currently will be disconnected. The wireless clients must be
configured manually to authenticate themselves with the Radius server to be reconnected.
If WPA-PSK is selected, please set the PSK key in the passphrase field. The length
should be 8 characters at least.

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3.2.3 Advanced
This screen enables you to configure advanced wireless functions.