MicroNet SP916GN User manual

User’s Manual
11N Wireless LAN Broadband Router
Model No.: SP916GN
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction................................................................................. 1
1.1 Package Contents..........................................................................................1
1.2 Key Features .................................................................................................1
1.3 Safety Information........................................................................................2
1.4 System Requirements....................................................................................3
1.5 Specifications................................................................................................3
Chapter 2 Tour of Product........................................................................... 5
2.1 Front Panel....................................................................................................5
2.2 Back Panel.....................................................................................................5
Chapter 3 Hardware and Network Setup.................................................... 7
3.1 Build Network Connection...........................................................................7
3.2 Connecting to Web-Based Management ......................................................8
3.2.1 IP Address Configuration.................................................................................8
3.2.2 Router’s IP Address........................................................................................13
3.2.3 Starting Web-Based Management UI..........................................................14
Chapter 4 Web-Based Management UI .................................................... 16
4.1 Quick Setup Wizard....................................................................................16
4.2 General Setup..............................................................................................24
4.2.1 System..............................................................................................................24
4.2.2 WAN..................................................................................................................27
4.2.3 LAN....................................................................................................................29
4.2.4 Wireless............................................................................................................32
4.2.5 QoS....................................................................................................................47
4.2.6 NAT....................................................................................................................50
4.2.7 Firewall..............................................................................................................55
4.3 Status...........................................................................................................62
4.3.1 System Information.........................................................................................62
4.3.2 Internet Connection Status............................................................................63
4.3.3 Device Status...................................................................................................63

4.3.4 System Log ......................................................................................................64
4.3.5 Security Log .....................................................................................................65
4.3.6 Active DHCP Client.........................................................................................66
4.3.7 Statistics............................................................................................................67
4.4 Configuration Backup and Restore.............................................................67
4.5 Firmware Upgrade......................................................................................68
4.6 System Reset...............................................................................................69
Chapter 5 Troubleshoot............................................................................. 70
Chapter 6 Glossary.................................................................................... 72

Chapter 1 Introduction
Micronet SP916GN, 11n Wireless Broadband Router, delivers next generation wireless
solution of high speed and cost-efficient network. The router allows multiple wireless
devices to share the single Internet connection via xDSL or Cable connection. It is a
simple step for medium-sized business to migrate to efficient and high performance
wireless network. The router is compliant with IEEE 802.11 Draft-N and backward
compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g. The router supports MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out)
technology, which uses 1T2R (1 transceiver, 2 receiver) to enhance data rate and
wireless coverage. In addition, the scope of the network can be easily expanded by
connecting the router to a hub or switch.
1.1 Package Contents
Prior to the installation of the device, please verify the following items are in the
package:
ySP916GN 11n WLAN Broadband Router
yQuick Installation Guide
yManual CD
yPower Adapter
Note: Contact your dealer immediately if any of the above items are missing,
damaged, or if the unit does not work.
1.2 Key Features
yHigh Internet Access throughput (Up to 150Mbps)
yAllow multiple users to share a single Internet line
ySupports up to 253 users
yAccess private LAN servers from the internet
yFour wired LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M)
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yProvides IEEE 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless LAN capability
ySupport DHCP (Server/Client) for easy IP-address setup
yAdvanced network and security features like: Special Applications, DMZ, Virtual
Servers, Access Control, Firewall.
yAllow you to monitor the router’s status like: DHCP Client Log, System Log,
Security Log and Device/Connection Status
yEasy to use Web-based GUI for network configuration and management
purposes
yRemote management function allows configuration and upgrades from a remote
computer (over the Internet)
yAuto MDI / MDI-X function for all wired Ethernet ports.
1.3 Safety Information
In order to keep the safety of users, please follow the following safety instructions:
yThis router is designed for indoor use only.
yDo not put this router at or near hot or humid places. Also, do not leave this
router in the car in summer.
yDo not pull any connected cable with force and disconnect it from the router first.
yIf users want to place this router at high places, please make sure the router is
firmly secured. Falling from high places would damage the router and its
accessories, and in such cases, the warranty will be void.
yAccessories of this router, like antenna and power supply, are danger to small
children under 3 years old. They may put the small parts in their nose or month
and it could cause serious damage to them.
yThe router will become hot when being used for long time (This is normal and is
not a malfunction). Do not put this router on paper, cloth or other flammable
materials.
yThere’s no user-serviceable part inside the router. If users found the router is
not working properly, please contact the authorized dealer of purchase. Do not
disassemble the router, otherwise warranty will be void.
yIf the router falls into water when it’s powered on, do not use hands to pick it up.
Switch the electrical power off before doing anything, or contact an experienced
technician for help.
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yIf users smell something strange, or even see some smoke coming out from the
router or power supply, remove the power supply or switch the electrical power
off immediately, and call authorized for help.
1.4 System Requirements
yInternet connection provided by xDSL or cable modem with a RJ-45 Ethernet
port.
yComputer or network devices with wired or wireless network interface card.
yWeb browsers (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Netscape Navigator
4.7 or above, Opera web browser or Safari web browser).
yAC power socket (100 – 240V, 50/60Hz).
1.5 Specifications
Standards IEEE802.11b/ 802.11g / 802.11 Draft-N
Memory zFlash: 4MB
zSDRAM: 16MB
Interface zWAN Port: 1 x Port 10/100Mbps UTP
zLAN Ports: 4 x Port 10/100Mbps UTP
Antenna 2 x 3dBi Dipole Antenna
MIMO Technology 1T2R MIMO Technology
Transmit Power z11b: 18dBm
z11g: 15dBm
z11n: 15dBm
DHCP DHCP Server & Client
Advance Features zNAT/NAPT
zDMZ
zVirtual Servers
zDDNS
zVPN Pass-Through (IPSec, PPTP)
zAuto MDI/MDI-X for wired Ethernet ports
zSupports QoS (WMM, WMM-PS and WMM-SA)
Security Features zWEP (64/128 bit)
zWPA, WPA2 and WPA Radius
zAccess Control List (MAC Addresses)
zFirewall (Anit-DoS)
Status Log zDHCP Client Log
zSystem Log
zSecurity Log
zDevice/Connection Status
Management zWeb-based Interface
zRemote Management
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Power 12 V DC, 1A Switching Power Adapter
Humidity 10-90% (Non-Condensing)
Temperature 10 ~ 40°C
Certification FCC, CE
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Chapter 2 Tour of Product
2.1 Front Panel
LED Status Description
PWR On Router is switched on
On Wireless network or WPS mode is
switched on
Off Wireless network is switched off
WLAN
Flashing Wireless LAN activity (transferring
or receiving).
On WAN/LAN port (Internet) is running
at 100Mbps
Off WAN/LAN port (Internet) is running
at 10Mbps
WAN/LAN
10/100M
Flashing WAN/LAN activity (transferring or
receiving data)
On WAN/LAN port is connected
Off WAN/LAN port is not connected
WAN/LAN
LNK/ACT Flashing WAN/LAN activity (transferring or
receiving)
2.2 Back Panel
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Parameter Description
Antenna Device contains two 3dBi dipole antennas.
DC12V/1A Power connector for connecting to power source.
Reset/WPS Press and hold this button for more than 10 seconds
to reset settings back to factory default. If button is
pressed for less than 5 seconds, WPS mode will be
initiated.
LAN 1~4 Local Area Network (LAN) ports for 1 to 4.
WAN Wide Area Network (WAN) for Internet connection.
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Chapter 3 Hardware and Network
Setup
3.1 Build Network Connection
Please follow the following instruction to build the network connection between the
new wireless router and other network computers and devices:
Step 1. Connect the xDSL / cable modem to the WAN port of router by Ethernet
cable.
Step 2. Connect the LAN port to an active switch, router, hub or PC using an
Ethernet cable.
Step 3. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to an active outlet.
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Step 4. Connect the adaptor to the 12V DC port on the back of the router.
3.2 Connecting to Web-Based Management
After the network connection is established, the next step is to setup the router with
proper network parameters for the user’s network environment.
Before connecting to the router and start configuration procedures, user’s computer
must be able to get an IP address automatically (use dynamic IP address). If the PC
is set to ‘static IP address’, then follow instructions below to reconfigure it to ‘dynamic
IP address’.
3.2.1 IP Address Configuration
a) Windows 95/98/Me
1. Click the Start button and select <Settings>, then click <Control Panel>. The
Control Panel window will appear.
2. Double-click on <Network> icon. The Network window will appear.
3. Check the list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the
<Add> button to install it. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6.
4. In the Network Component Type dialog box, select <Protocol> and click
<Add> button.
5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select <Microsoft> and <TCP/IP>
then click the <OK> button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. Windows CD
may be needed to complete the installation.
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6. After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select <TCP/IP>
from the list of Network Components and then click the <Properties> button.
7. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:
yBindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing
for Microsoft Networks.
yGateway: All fields are blank.
yDNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.
yWINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.
yIP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically.
8. Reboot the PC. PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from the
Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
9. Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP
server available on the LAN network.
10.Proceed to Web-based User Interface once IP address is correctly configured.
b) Windows 2000
1. Click the <Start> button and select <Settings>, then click <Control Panel>.
The Control Panel window will appear.
2. Double-click <Network and Dial-up Connections> icon. In the Network and
Dial-up Connection window, double-click on <Local Area Connection> icon.
The Local Area Connection window will appear.
3. In the Local Area Connection window, click the <Properties> button.
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4. Check the list of Network Components. Users should see Internet Protocol
[TCP/IP] on the list. Select it and click the <Properties> button.
5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select <Obtain an IP
address automatically> and <Obtain DNS server address automatically>
as shown on the following screen.
6. Click <OK> to confirm the setting. The PC will now obtain an IP address
automatically from the Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
7. Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP
server available on the LAN network.
8. Proceed to Web-based User Interface once IP address is correctly configured.
c) Windows XP
1. Click the <Start> button and select <Settings>, then click <Network
Connections>. The Network connections window will appear.
2. Double-click <Local Area Connection> icon. The Local Area Connection
window will appear.
3. Check the list of Network Components. Users should see Internet Protocol
[TCP/IP] on the list. Select it and click the <Properties> button.
4. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select <Obtain an IP
address automatically> and <Obtain DNS server address automatically>
as shown on the following screen.
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5. Click <OK> to confirm the setting. PC will now obtain an IP address
automatically from the Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
6. Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP
server available on the LAN network.
d) Windows Vista
1. Click <Start> button, then click control panel. Click <View Network Status
and Tasks>, then click <Manage Network Connections>. Right-click <Local
Area Network>, then select <Properties>. Local Area Connection Properties
window will appear, select <Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)> and
click <Properties>.
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2. Select <Obtain an IP address automatically> and <Obtain DNS server
address automatically>, then click <OK>.
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3.2.2 Router’s IP Address
1. After the IP address setup is complete, please click <Start> then <Run> at the
bottom lower corner of the desktop.
2. Enter ‘cmd’ command and click <OK>.
3. Input ‘ipconfig’, then press ‘Enter’ key. Please check the IP address followed by
‘Default Gateway’ (In this example, the IP address of router is 192.168.2.1, please
note that this value may be different).
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3.2.3 Starting Web-Based Management UI
1. After the computer has obtained an IP address from router, please start the web
browser. Input the IP address of router in the address bar and the following
message should appear:
2. Please input username and password in the field respectively. Default username is
‘admin’ and default password is ‘1234’, then press <OK> button. Once the login
details are entered correctly, users can see the web management interface of this
router.
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Chapter 4 Web-Based Management UI
4.1 Quick Setup Wizard
The Quick Setup section is designed to get the broadband router running as quickly
as possible. In the Quick Setup, users are required to fill in only the information
necessary to access the Internet. Once user clicks on the <Quick Setup Wizard> in
the HOME page, the following screen will appear.
Step 1: Time Zone
The Time Zone allows router to base its time on the settings configured in this
section.
Parameter Description
Set Time Zone Select the time zone for the country where the user resides.
The router will set its time based on user’s selection.
Time Server Address Users can manually assign time server address if the default
time server is not functioning.
Enable Daylight
Savings The router can also take Daylight savings into account. If
users wish to use this function, tick the enable box to initiate
daylight saving configuration.
Start Daylight Savings
Time Select the period in which to start the daylight savings time.
End Daylight Savings
Time Select the period in which to end the daylight savings time.
Click on <NEXT> to proceed to the next page: Broadband Type.
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Step 2 Broadband Type
In this section users have to select one of four types of connections that it will be
using to connect to broadband router WAN port to the ISP (see screen below).
Different ISPs require different methods of connecting to the Internet, please check
with the ISP as to the type of connection it requires.
Parameter Description
Cable Modem ISP will automatically provide an IP address.
Fixed-IP xDSL ISP has given users an IP address already.
PPPoE xDSL ISP requires using a Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet
(PPPoE) connection.
PPTP xDSL ISP requires using a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol
(PPTP) connection.
L2TP xDSL ISP requires using a Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
connection.
Telstra Big Pond This Protocol only used for Australia’s ISP connection.
Click on one of the WAN type and then proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section.
Click on <Back> to return to the previous screen.
Step 2.1 Cable Modem
Choose Cable Modem if ISP will automatically provide an IP address. Some ISP’s
may also require users fill in additional information such as Host Name and MAC
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