Monoprice MW301A User manual

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Contents
Chapter 1 Product Overview………………………………………………..3
1.1 Product Features………………………………………………………4
1.2 Package Contents……………………………………………………….4
Chapter 2 Product Installation………………………………………………5
Chapter 3 Configuration Guide……………………………………………..6
3.1 Web Login………………………………………………………………6
3.2 Setup Wizard…………………………………………………………..7
3.3 Wireless Access Point (AP) Mode………………………………… ...7
3.4 Bridge (WDS) Mode …………………………………………………8
3.5 Running Status ……………………………………………………….11
3.6 LAN Settings ……………………………………………………….12
Chapter 4 Wireless Settings……………………………………………....13
4.1 Basic Settings…………………………………………………………13
4.1.1 Access Point (AP) Mode…………………………………………….14
4.1.2 Bridge (WDS) Mode …………………………………………………16
4.2 Security Settings……………………………………………………….21
4.2.1 AP Security Setting …………………………………………………21
4.2.2 WDS Security Setting……………………………………………… .29
4.3 Advanced Settings……………………………………………………..29
4.4 Access Control ……………………………………………………….31
4.5 Connection Status……………………………………………………...32
Chapter 5 SNMP Setting…………………………………………………..32
5.1 SNMP Introduction…………………………………………………...32
5.2 SNMP Setting…………………………………………………………33
Chapter 6 System Tools……………………………………………………34
6.1 Password Change……………………………………………………34
6.2 Restore to Factory……………………………………………………..35
6.3 Backup/Restore………………………………………………………35
6.4 Time Settings…………………………………………………………36
6.5 Reboot System ……………………………………………………….36
6.6 Firmware Upgrade……………………………………………………37
6.7 Syslog………………………………………………………………….38
Appendix I: Glossary……………………………………………………….39
Appendix II: TCP/IP Address Setting (Take WinXP for example)……..40
Appendix Ⅲ: WDS Application Instances……………………………….43

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
MW301A is a wireless Access Point based on the latest IEEE802.11n
standard while at the same time being backwards compatible with
IEEE802.11b/g devices. Adopting the advanced “Multiple in and Multiple
out” (MIMO) technology, it can provide a maximum of 300Mbps stable
transmitting rate for wireless users. With appropriate Power over
Ethernet (POE) support, you only need to run one cable to the AP to
deliver both data and power. Ceiling mounted design and POE
technology make it easier for family, enterprise, and hotel users to
extend wireless networks indoors. Unique Watchdog technology makes
AP work more stable and “keeps your wireless networking
running optimally for extended periods”.
Wireless AP and WDS working modes support wireless AP, wireless
Repeater, wireless Point-to-Point (P2P) Bridge, and wireless
Point-to-Multipoint (P2MP) Bridge functions. Firstly, It can be used as a
wireless Hot Spot to enable the accesses of wireless users when in AP
mode. Additionally, it can be used as a Bridge to connect two or more
wired networks when it is in P2P or P2MP mode. Thirdly, It can also be
used as a wireless Repeater to expand your wireless network coverage
area.
Furthermore, 64/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), WPA-PSK,
WPA2-PSK, WPA&WPA2, 802.1X Authentication, and MAC Address
filter are all supported to protect your data and privacy. Gigabit LAN port
provides you higher LAN transmission rate. SNMP and Web-based
management interface make configuration easier than ever.

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1.1 Product Features
Complies with the latest 802.11n and 802.11b/g standards
Supports AP and WDS working modes
Provides 300Mbps receiving and transmitting rate
MIMO technology uses signal reflections to increase 8 times
transmission distance of 802.11g standard and efficiently reduce
“dead spots”
One Gigabit Auto-negotiation LAN port supported for LAN
connection
POE and external power supported
SNMP and Web-based management interface
64/128-bit WEP encryption
WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA&WPA2 encryption methods
Auto MDI/ MDIX
Wireless VLAN divisible for managing clients conveniently
Client's access limited
Watchdog designed to make device run stably
Supports auto wireless channel selection
Software controls the wireless signal on/ off and remotely controls
the wireless coverage area.
1.2 Package Contents
Please unpack the package and find the following items:
One MW301A Wireless AP
One Power Adapter
Eight Screws
One User Guide

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One Network Cable
Four plastic covers
If any of listed items are missing or damaged, please contact the
www.monoprice.com for replacement immediately.
Chapter 2 Product Installation
You are recommended to install the product after configuring the
settings of MW301A according to the guide in chapter 3. The following
steps take AP mode for example.
1. Use the included power adapter to power on the AP. You can also
use POE power supply or POE switch to power on the AP.
2. Connect one end of the network cable to the LAN port of MW301A,
and another end to your Ethernet broadband, switch or PC.
3. Connect wireless adapter to MW301A.
Please refer to the topology below:

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Chapter 3 Configuration Guide
3.1 Web Login
Connect to MW301A via wired cable and configure 192.168.0.x(x
ranges 2-254) as your PC’s IP address, and 255.255.255.0 as subnet
mask. (Please refer to theAppendix II for details on TCP/IP setting)
Launch Internet Explorer. In the address bar, enter the AP’s default IP
address, 192.168.0.254. Press Enter key and the login screen will
appear. Enter admin both in the user name and password field.
Click OK to enter the welcome page of the device.

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You can select “Running Status”, ”LAN Settings”, “Wireless Settings”,
“SNMP Settings” and “System Tools” on the left menu. Click “Next” to
enter the wireless working mode setup page. MW301A supports two
working modes: wireless AP (AP), Bridge (WDS). Select a working
mode to configure the settings. For more details please refer to the
following chapters.
3.2 Setup Wizard
Click “Next” in the first page and the next page appears.
On this page, you can select wireless AP or Bridge to adapt different
wireless access environment.
3.3 Wireless Access Point (AP) Mode
Select “Wireless Access Point (AP)” and then click “Next” to enter the
basic settings.

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Fill in the following items according to the reminder information.
1. SSID: Set the SSID name of the device.
2. Channel: Select the wireless communication channel. The default
is channel 6.
After you finish the settings, click “Next” to enter the “Security Settings”
page as the picture below:
“Security Settings” is used to encrypt the settings for AP and authorize
the wireless client to access the AP for security in wireless network.
Please refer to chapter 4.1.1.2 for detailed security setting
specifications.
After finishing the settings, click “Next” to finish settings as the picture
below.

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3.4 Bridge (WDS) Mode
Select “Setup Wizard” on the left menu and the working mode selection
interface will appear as the picture below.
Select Bridge (WDS) and then click “Next”. You will enter the WDS setup
page as the picture below.
Bridge (WDS) working mode includes: Point to Point Bridge (WDS P2P),
Point to Multipoint Bridge (WDS P2MP), Wireless Repeater (Repeater).

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Users can select the mode according to need. Please refer to Chapter
4.1.2 for detailed introduction.
Click “Enable Scan”. AP will scan the available wireless device nearby
automatically and display them under the list (see the picture below).
Select the AP which you need to bridge and click “Next” to enter the
security setup interface. On the other hand, you can input the MAC
address of wireless device which you want to bridge manually and
select the corresponding channel.
After finish the settings, click “Next” to enter the “Security Setting” option
as the picture below.

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“WDS Security Setting” is used to encrypt the AP and authorize the
device to establish bridge. Only when your device passwords match in
your bridge will network access be granted.
After finishing the settings, click “Next” and “Save” to finish settings.
3.5 Running Status
This page shows the wireless AP’s current status, including wireless
status, LAN status and system information.

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Wireless Status
It shows the current working status, including working mode,
wireless network mode, SSID, Channel, Encryption mode, etc.
LAN Interface information
It shows LAN IP Method, MAC address, IP address, subnet mask,
etc.
System information
It shows the device’s current software version, hardware version,
etc.
3.6 LAN Settings
This section mainly deals with LAN’s basic settings.

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Static IP ： The default IP address is 192.168.0.254. If necessary,
you can configure a new IP address, subnet mask and gateway
manually for the device.
Dynamic IP ： Automatically obtain IP address, subnet mask and
gateway from DHCP server. (Unless you have got permission to
obtain this information from the uplink connected device, otherwise,
it is not recommended to select this way).
Note: If the LAN IP address is changed, you need use the new IP
address to login the wireless AP’s Web interface next time.
Chapter 4 Wireless Settings
This chapter introduces your wireless settings in two working modes:
Access Point (AP) and Bridge (WDS), including basic settings, security
settings, advanced settings, access control, and connection status.
4.1 Basic Settings
This period introduces the you basic settings inAPmode and WDS mode.

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4.1.1 Access Point (AP) Mode
In this mode, the AP will act as a central hub for accesses from wireless
to wireless, wireless to wired, wireless to WAN. The most important is to
provide a wireless client access such as wireless network adapter
access.
4.1.1.1 Application and Topology Plan
The AP mode can convert the wired transmission into wireless signals. If
you have one wired cable connecting to Internet, and want to access the
Internet via wireless signals connecting to your notebook computer, this
mode fits perfectly.
4.1.1.2 Function Explanation
The basic setup page in Access Point (AP) working mode is as follows:

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Wireless Signal: Click “Disable” to Turn of all wireless features;
click “Enable” to open the wireless feature.
Network Mode：Select one mode from the following. The default is
11b/g/n mode.
11b mode ： Allow the wireless client to connect with the device in
11b mode at the maximum speed of 11Mbps.
11g mode ： Allow the 11g/11n-compliant client device to connect
with the AP at the maximum speed of 54Mbps.
11b/g mode：Allow the 11b/g-compliant client device to connect
with the AP with auto-negotiation speed, and 11n wireless client to
connect the device with 11g speed.
11b/g/n mode：Allow 11b/g/n-compliant client device to connect
with the AP with auto- negotiation speed. The maximum speed is
300Mbps.
Main SSID ： SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the unique name of the
wireless network. It is recommended to modify this name for

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wireless client to recognize wireless signals.
Broadcast SSID: When you select “Disable SSID broadcast”, AP
will not broadcast its own SSID number. If there is a wireless
connection request, you need to input SSID number manually.
BSSID ： Basic Service Set Identifier of wireless network. In
IEEE802.11, BSSID is the MAC address of wireless access point.
WLAN Isolation: The access control feature based on wireless
MAC address. When this feature is enabled, each of your wireless
clients will be in its own virtual network and will not be able to
communicate with each other. This feature is to isolate the
communication of wireless clients connected with different AP.
Channel ： Specify the effective channel (from 1 to 13\Auto) of the
wireless network.
Extension channel ： To increase data throughput of wireless
network, the extension channel range is used in 11n mode.
Channel Bandwidth: Select the proper channel bandwidth to
improve the wireless performance. 20M bandwidth can improve
the anti-jamming ability of the wireless device. 40M bandwidth can
improve the flux of 11N client.
4.1.2 Bridge (WDS) Mode
Bridge (WDS) mode includes P2P, P2MP, Wireless Repeater.
4.1.2.1 Point to Point Bridge
P2P bridge mode can connect with two wired network via wireless
access points, which communicate by wireless signals and not by
cables. This mode can be free from the cable trouble. The P2P topology
shows below

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Select P2P Bridge in drop-down list of WDS mode as the picture below:
This page includes the AP and WDS parameter setting. AP parameter
setting can change SSID and enable/ disable wireless feature.
AP MAC: Enter the interconnection equipment’s MAC address.
Channel: Select the channel according to interconnection
equipment’s; the devices on the two ends must be at the same
channel.
Open Scan: Click this button, the AP will scan the nearby wireless
devices automatically and display the information in the table.
Select the device which need to bridge, the AP will add the device’s
MAC address automatically and select the corresponding channel.

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4.1.2.2 P2MP Bridge Mode
The P2MP Bridge Mode which connects scattered wired network
together is more complicated than P2P Bridge mode. P2MP usually
transmit wireless signals from one access point, and other access points
are in charge of receiving signals so as to share network resource.
Support up to 4 remote access point connection. In this mode, wireless
clients are not allowed to connect.
P2MP Bridge mode can connect multiple wireless access point together
without cabling. If “Root AP” is configured as P2MP bridge mode, other
(less than 4) remote access points should select P2P bridge modes. The
topology shows below:
Select WDS P2MP mode in the drop-down box of WDS mode as the
picture below.

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AP MAC Address: Input the remote AP’s MAC address. (No more
than 4)
Channel: Select the channel which bridge needs to use. (All APs
in the bridge must be at the same channel.)
Enable Scan: Click this button, the AP will scan the nearby
wireless devices automatically and display the information in the
table. Select the device which need to bridge, the AP will add the
device’s MAC address automatically and select the corresponding
channel. When multiple devices are added, AP will select the
channel of the last added device as the bridge used channel (You
can also change the channel according to your need. All the
devices must at the same channel, thus the bridge can be
established.)

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4.1.2.3 Wireless Repeater Mode
Repeater Mode can repeat and amplify wireless signals to extend
wireless network coverage. In this mode, wireless clients are allowed to
connect.
When two LAN’s transmission distance is over the wireless device’s
maximum transmission value, or there is much block among devices,
you can use the Repeater mode to deal with these problems by adding
MAC addresses. The topology shows below:
Select wireless repeater on the drop-down box of WDS mode and the
page will show as below.