Monoprice MW368R User manual

11N Wireless Broadband Router User Guide

11N Wireless Broadband Router User Guide
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11N Wireless Broadband Router User Guide
Contents
CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION .......................................1
1.1 Package Contents .......................................................1
1.2 LED Indicators and Port Description ..............................2
CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT INSTALLATION .........................................4
CHAPTER 3 PREPARING TO ACCESS THE INTERNET...............6
3.1 Setup the Network Configuration on Your PC..................6
3.2 Log in to the Router .................................................. 10
3.3 Fast Internet Access.................................................. 11
3.4 Fast Encryption......................................................... 13
CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED SETTINGS...............................................14
4.1 System Status.......................................................... 14
4.2 WAN Settings........................................................... 15
4.3 LAN Settings ............................................................ 19
4.4 MAC Clone ............................................................... 19
4.5 DNS Settings............................................................ 20
4.6 WAN Medium Type.................................................... 21
4.7 Bandwidth Control .................................................... 22
4.8 Traffic Statistics........................................................ 25
4.9 WAN Speed.............................................................. 26
CHAPTER 5 WLAN SETTINGS.........................................................27
5.1 Wireless Basic Settings.............................................. 27
5.2 Wireless Security Settings.......................................... 31
5.2.1 WPS Settings ................................................................31
5.2.2 WPA-PSK ......................................................................33
5.2.3 WPA2-PSK ....................................................................34
5.2.4 WEP.............................................................................35
5.3 Wireless Access Control ............................................. 35
5.4 Connection Status..................................................... 36
CHAPTER 6 DHCP SERVER..............................................................37

11N Wireless Broadband Router User Guide
6.1 DHCP Server ............................................................ 37
6.2 DHCP Client List........................................................ 38
CHAPTER 7 VIRTUAL SERVER.......................................................39
7.1 Port Range Forwarding .............................................. 39
7.2 DMZ Settings ........................................................... 41
7.3 UPNP Settings .......................................................... 42
CHAPTER 8 SECURITY SETTINGS ................................................43
8.1 Client Filter Settings.................................................. 43
8.2 MAC Address Filter.................................................... 45
8.3 URL Filter Settings .................................................... 47
8.4 Remote Web Management ......................................... 48
CHAPTER 9 ROUTING SETTINGS..................................................49
9.1 Routing Table........................................................... 49
9.2 Static Routing........................................................... 49
CHAPTER 10 SYSTEM TOOLS.........................................................52
10.1 Time Settings ......................................................... 52
10.2 DDNS .................................................................... 52
10.3 Backup/Restore ...................................................... 53
10.4 Restore to Factory Default........................................ 55
10.5 Upgrade................................................................. 55
10.6 Reboot the Router................................................... 56
10.7 Password Change.................................................... 56
10.8 Syslog ................................................................... 57
APPENDIX 1 GLOSSARY...................................................................58
APPENDIX 2 PRODUCT FEATURES...............................................59
APPENDIX 3 FAQ ................................................................................59
APPENDIX 4 DELETING THE WIRELESS CONFIGURATION
FILE........................................................................................................61
APPENDIX 5 REGULATORY INFORMATION...............................63

11N Wireless Broadband Router User Guide

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Monoprice Wireless N Broadband Router!
This easy-to-use router provides a simple configuration interface, which allows you to
configure it with ease. It is based on the latest IEEE802.11n standard and is backwards
compatible with devices using the IEEE802.11b/g standards.
The Monoprice wireless router provides router, wireless AP, four-port switch, and firewall
functions in one package. It provides a powerful online monitor function and supports URL
and MAC filtering. With the WDS function, it can repeat and amplify wireless signals to
expand wireless network coverage area. It fully supports UPnP and WMM for better video
streaming and VOIP quality. With the QoS function it can efficiently manage bandwidth
availability for connected clients. Wireless ISP functionality allows this router to wirelessly
connect to anAccess Point and provide wired access to client computers.
1.1 Package Contents
Please verify the following items are in the package:
One Wireless N Broadband Router
One Quick Installation Guide
One Power Adapter
One Software CD
If any of the listed items are missing or damaged, please contact Monoprice for immediate
replacement.

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1.2 LED Indicators and Port Description
Panel and LED indicators show:
LED indicator description on the front panel

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Back panel ports
Back panel port description

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Chapter 2 Product Installation
1. Warning! Use only the included power adapter to power your router. NOTE: Use of an
unmatched power adapter could cause damage to this product.
2. Connect the router's LAN port to your computer with an Ethernet cable as shown
below.
3. Connect your broadband line provided by your ISP to the router's WAN port.

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4. Insert the included software CD into the CD drive of your computer. After the disc has
loaded double click the Setup icon and follow the instructions to complete the
installation. You can also use the router's Web-based Utility to complete the
configuration.

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Chapter 3 Preparing to Access the Internet
3.1 Setup the Network Configuration on Your PC
Network Configuration under windows XP
1. Right click My Network Places on your computer desktop and select Properties.
2. Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties.

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3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
4. Select Use the followingIP address and enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default
gateway as follows:
IP Address: 192.168.0.XXX: (XXX is a number from 2~254)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.0.1
DNS server: You should input the DNS server address provided by your ISP.
Otherwise, you can enter 192.168.0.1. Click OK to save the configurations.

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Network Configuration under windows 7
1. Click the network icon on the lower right corner of your computer desktop, and then
click Open Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change adapter settings on the left side of the window.

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3. Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties.
4. Double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

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5. Select Use the followingIP address and enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default
gateway as follows:
IP Address: 192.168.0.XXX: (XXX is a number from 2~254)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.0.1
DNS server: You should input the DNS server address provided by your ISP.
Otherwise, you can enter 192.168.0.1. Click OK to save the configurations.
3.2 Log in to the Router
To access the Router's Web-based Utility, launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer
or Firefox and enter http://192.168.0.1. Press Enter.

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3.3 Fast Internet Access
Two kinds of fast access methods are provided on the router's web-based utility: ADSL
Dial-up and DHCP.
If you select ADSL Dial-up, you need to enter the access account name and access
password for your ADSL account (provided by your ISP), as well as the wireless password
(default is 12345678), then click Ok to complete the settings.

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If you select DHCP, you only need to enter the wireless password (default is 12345678) and
click Ok to complete the settings.
The default access method is ADSL Dial-up and the access account and access password
are the same as the ADSL Dial-up account and password, which you can obtain from your

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broadband ISP. For other access methods, please refer to WAN settings in chapter 4.The
wireless password can only consist of 8 characters, the default is 12345678, and you can
modify it when necessary.
3.4 Fast Encryption
The router provides two encryption setting screens, one is simple and easy, the other is
advanced. For instructions on using the advanced setting, please refer to chapter 5.2.
Simple and easy setup:
Log on to the router's web-based utility and choose the encryption method for the router.
The default method uses the WPA-PSK mode and AES algorithm. The default password is
12345678, as shown below.
NOTE: The wireless password can only be 8 characters in length and the default
is 12345678. You can modify it when necessary.

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Chapter 4 Advanced Settings
4.1 System Status
Click Advanced Settings > System Status to view the router's WAN port and system
status.
Connection status: Displays the router's WAN connection status.
Disconnected: Indicates the router's WAN port hasn't been connected with a
network cable.
Connecting: Indicates the router's WAN port is obtaining an IP address.
Connected: Indicates the Router is properly connected to the ISP.
WAN IP:IP address obtained from ISP.
Subnet mask: Obtained from ISP.
Gateway: Obtained from ISP.
DNS server: Obtained from ISP.
Alternate DNS server: Obtained from ISP.
Connection type: Displays your current access method.

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LAN MAC address：Displays the Router's LAN MAC address.
WAN MAC address：Displays the Router's WAN MAC Address.
System time：Displays the system's updated time
Connected client：Displays the number of the connected computers (normally
displays the number of clients whose IP addresses are obtained via DHCP server).
Software version：Displays the Router's software version.
Hardware version：Displays the Router's hardware version.
4.2 WAN Settings
Click Advanced Settings > WAN settings to configure the router's WAN settings.
Virtual Dial-up (PPPoE)