MicroNet SP916NL User manual

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User’s Manual
150Mbps Wireless Broadband Router
Model No.: SP916NL
http://www.micronet.info

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Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION............................................1
1.1 PRODUCT FEATURES ......................... 2
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS.......................... 4
1.3 LED INDICATOR AND PORT DESCRIPTION.......... 4
CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT INSTALLATION.........................7
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...................... 7
2.2 NETWORK APPLICATION PLAN................... 9
CHAPTER 3 HOW TO LOGIN TO THE ROUTER.........10
3.1 HOW TO SET THE NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS .... 10
3.2 LOGIN TO THE ROUTER ....................... 13
4.1 SETUP WIZARD ............................. 15
CHAPTER 5 ADVANCED SETTINGS .............................20
5.1 LAN SETTINGS ............................. 20
5.2 WAN SETTINGS............................. 21
5.3 MACADDRESS CLONE ....................... 24
5.4 DNS SETTINGS ............................. 25
CHAPTER 6 WIRELESS SETTINGS...............................26
6.1 BASIC SETTINGS ............................ 26
6.2 WIRELESS SECURITY SETTINGS ................ 28
6.3ADVANCED SETTINGS ........................ 32
6.4 WPS SETTINGS............................. 34
6.5 WDS SETTINGS............................. 37
6.6 WIRELESS ACCESS CONTROL.................. 39
6.7 CONNECTION STATUS ........................ 40

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CHAPTER 7 DHCP SERVER............................................41
7.1 DHCPSETTINGS............................ 41
7.2 DHCPLISTAND BINDING ..................... 43
CHAPTER 8 VIRTUAL SERVER......................................45
8.1 PORT RANGE FORWARDING ................... 45
8.2 DMZ SETTINGS ............................. 47
8.3 UPNP SETTINGS ............................ 48
CHAPTER 9 TRAFFIC CONTROL...................................49
9.1 TRAFFIC CONTROL........................... 49
CHAPTER 10 SECURITY SETTINGS.............................51
10.1 CLIENT FILTER SETTINGS .................... 51
10.2 URLFILTER SETTINGS ...................... 53
10.3 MACADDRESS FILTER ...................... 55
10.4 PREVENT NETWORK ATTACK.................. 56
10.5 REMOTE WEB MANAGEMENT ................. 57
10.6 WAN PING................................ 59
CHAPTER 11 ROUTING SETTINGS...............................60
11.1 ROUTING TABLE ............................ 60
CHAPTER 12 SYSTEM TOOLS.......................................61
12.1 TIME SETTINGS ............................ 61
12.2 DDNS ................................... 62
12.3 BACKUP/RESTORE SETTINGS ................. 64
12.4 RESTORE TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING ....... 66
12.5 UPGRADE FIRMWARE ....................... 67
12.6 REBOOT THE ROUTER ....................... 67

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12.7 PASSWORD CHANGE ........................ 68
12.8 SYSLOG .................................. 70
12.9 LOGOUT .................................. 71
APPENDIX 1 GLOSSARY.................................................72
APPENDIX 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.................74

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Micronet SP916NL 150Mbps
Wireless Broadband Router!
SP916NL utilizes the latest IEEE802.11n standard with its
wireless transmitting distance up to 6 times and transmitting
rate 3 times than wireless G-products. It complies perfectly
backwards with 802.11b/g standards and includes Router,
Wireless AP, 4-port switch, and firewall in one. WMM enables
you a comfortable journey in audio and video streaming and
on-line games. It supports WDS (Wireless Distribution System)
function for repeating and amplifying the signals to extend the
wireless network coverage. Besides, you can shut broadcast
SSID manually. It supports PBC and PIN encryption methods,
IP address/Port/MAC address/Website filtering to protect your
network against malicious attack.
It supports broadband control function to distribute
downloading rates for each member. “Setup Wizard” was
designed for less IT-savvy people to install the device easily
and share the Internet quickly.

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1.1 Product Features
zIncludes router, wireless access point, four-port
switch and firewall in one
z“Setup Wizard” enables you to connect Internet
without entering administration interface
zComplies with the latest IEEE802.11n standard and
IEEE802.11 b/g standards
zIncreases 6 times coverage distance than 802.11g
standard and reduces the dead spots in the coverage
area
zSupports transmitting rate 3 times than wireless
G-products
zSupports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA&WPA2
encryption methods
zSupports RTS/CTS protocol and data partitioning
function
zProvides one 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation Ethernet
WAN port
zProvides four 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation Ethernet
LAN ports
zSupports xDSL/Cable MODEM, static and dynamic IP
in community networking
zSupports MAC address/ IP address/ URL filtering
zSupports remote Web management and simple Web
upgrading method

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zSupports wireless Roaming technology for
high-efficient wireless connections
zSupports SSID stealth mode and access control
based over MAC address (up to 30 entries)
zSupports Auto MDI/MDIX
zProvides syslog to record the status of the router
zSupports auto negotiation/manual mode for
802.11b/802.11g
zSupports UPnP and DDNS
zSupports Firefox1.0, IE5.5 or above
zSupports LAN access control to the Internet
zSupports SNTP
zSupports virtual server, DMZ host
zSupports WDS wireless network extension
zSupports broadband control function
zDetachable antenna

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1.2 Package Contents
Please unpack the box and check the following items:
¾Wireless Broadband Router
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾User Manual & Utility CD
¾Power Adapter
¾External Antenna
If any of listed items are missing or damaged, please contact
the Micronet reseller from whom you purchased for
replacement immediately.
1.3 LED Indicator and Port Description
Front Panel and LED Indicator Show
LED indicator description on front panel :( from L to R)
¾POWER
When turns green, Always ON indicates the power
connects well.
¾SYS

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When turns green, blinking indicates the system runs
well.
¾WPS
When blinking, it indicates the device is negotiating with
client in WPS mode.
¾WLAN
Wireless signal LED indicator. When turns green, blinking
indicates the wireless function is enabled.
¾LAN (4,3,2,1)
Wired local network LED indicator. Always ON indicates it
is connected with Ethernet device; blinking indicates the
device is transmitting and/or receiving data.
¾WAN
Wide area network indicator. Always ON indicates it is
connected with Ethernet device; blinking indicates the
device is transmitting and/or receiving data.

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Back Panel Show:
Rear Panel :( From L to R)
¾POWER
The jack is for power adapter connection. Please use the
included 9V DC power adapter.
¾WAN
A 100Mbps Ethernet port can be connected with MODEM,
Switch, Router and other Ethernet device for Internet
connecting to DSL MODEM, Cable MODEM and ISP.
¾LAN (1, 2, 3, 4)
4 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports can be connected with
Ethernet switch, Ethernet router and NIC card.
¾RESET
The system reset button. Press this button for 7 seconds,
the settings configured in this device will be deleted and it
will restore the settings to the default one.
¾WPS
Press it for 1 second, the WPS feature will be
enabled and WPS indicator will be shown blinking.

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Chapter 2 Product Installation
2.1 Hardware Installation
After you unpack the box, please follow the steps below to
connect. For better wireless performance, please put the
device in the middle of wireless coverage area.
1. Please use the included power adapter to power on the
Router. IMPORTANT: Use of a different power adapter could
cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
2. Please connect the LAN port of the Router to the network
adapter of your computer with a cable.

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3. Please connect your broadband line provided by your ISP to
the WAN port.
4. Insert the included manual & utility CD into the CD-ROM
drive, double click the “Setup” icon and follow the instructions
to complete the installation. Or you can enter the Router’s Web
page to configure it. (More details please refer to Chapter 3.)

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2.2 Network Application Plan
Usually wireless LAN Network is deployed in a planned
environment where each access point is located in a steady
place with certain wireless coverage area for communication
service. Generally speaking, it is in the center of the area to
reduce “dead spot”.

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Chapter 3 How to Login to the Router
The chapter mainly presents how to enter the Router’s Web
page. After you have finished the hardware installation, the
following steps will assist you to set the network configurations
for you computer.
3.1 How to Set the Network Configurations
1. On your computer desktop right click “My Network Places”
and select “Properties”.

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2. Right click “Local Area Network Connection” and select
“Properties”.
3. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click “Properties”.

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4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain
DNS server address automatically”. Click “OK” to save the
configurations.
Or select “Use the following IP address” and enter the IP
address, Subnet mask, Default gateway as follows:
IPAddress: 192.168.2.XXX: (XXX is a number from 2~254)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.2.1
Certainly you need to input the DNS server address provided
by your ISP. Otherwise, you can use the Router’s default
gateway as the DNS proxy server. Click “OK” to save the
configurations.

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3.2 Login to the Router
1. To access the Router’s Web-based interface, launch a web
browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox and enter the
Router’s default IP address, http://192.168.2.1. Press
“Enter”.

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2. Input the “admin” in User Name and “1234” in Password.
Click “OK”.
3. If you enter the correct user name and password, the screen
will be the next one.

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Chapter 4 Quick Setup Guide
This chapter deals with how to access the Internet quickly.
Please follow this guide to connect your Router to the Internet.
4.1 Setup Wizard
Here is the “Welcome to Setup Wizard” for configuring your
Router quickly. Click “Next”.
In this screen, select one mode of your Internet connection you
use. If you are not clear, press the “Detect” button or contact
your Internet Service Provider, and click “Next”.

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ADSL Virtual Dial-up (Via PPPoE)
Enter the Account and Password provided by your ISP, and
click “Next”.
For example:
Dynamic IP (Via DHCP)
If your connection mode is Dynamic IP, it means your IP