Verizon FiOS MI424WR User manual

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Wireless
Broadband
Router
MI424WR
rev. F
User Manual

Contents
FiOS Router User Manual
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Introduction
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
1.2 System Requirements
1.3 Features
1.4 Getting to Know the FiOS Router
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Connecting the FiOS Router
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Setting Up the FiOS Router
2.2 Computer Network Configuration
2.3 Configuring the FiOS Router
2.4 Features
2.5 Main Screen
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Setting Up a Wireless Network
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Overview
3.2 Connecting a Wireless Client
3.3 Wireless Status
3.4 Basic Security Settings
3.5 Advanced Security Settings
3.6 Setting Up a Wireless Client
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Configuring My Network Settings
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Accessing My Network Settings
4.2 Using My Network Settings

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Using Network Connections
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Accessing Network Connections
5.2 Network (Home/Office) Connection
5.3 Ethernet Connection
5.4 Wireless Access Point Connection
5.5 Coax Connection
5.6 Broadband Ethernet Connection
5.7 Broadband Coax Connection
5.8 WAN PPPoE Connection
5.9 WAN PPPoE 2 Connection
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Configuring Security Security
6.0 Introduction
6.1 Overview
6.2 Firewall
6.3 Access Control
6.4 Port Forwarding
6.5 DMZ Host
6.6 Port Triggering
6.7 Remote Administration
6.8 Static NAT
6.9 Advanced Filtering
6.10 Security Log
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Parental Controls
7.0 Introduction
7.1 Activating Parental Controls
7.2 Rule Summary

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Configuring Advanced Settings
8.0 Introduction
8.1 Using Advanced Settings
8.2 Utilities
8.3 DNS Settings
8.4 Network Settings
8.5 Configuration Settings
8.6 Time Settings
8.7 Firmware Upgrade
8.8 Routing Settings
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Monitoring the FiOS Router
9.0 Introduction
9.1 Router Status
9.2 Advanced Status
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Troubleshooting
10.0 Introduction
10.1 Troubleshooting Tips
10.2 Frequently Asked Questions
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Configuring Quality of Service
A.0 Introduction
A.1 Traffic Priority
A.2 Traffic Shaping

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FiOS Router User Manual (con’t)
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Specifications
B.0 Introduction
B.1 General
B.2 LED Indicators
B.3 Environmental
C
Notices
C.0 Introduction
C.1 Regulatory Compliance Notices
C.2 Modifications
C.3 NEBS Requirements
C.4 GPL

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Introduction
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
1.2 System Requirements
1.3 Features
1.4 Getting to Know the FiOS
Router

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The Verizon FiOS® Router lets you transmit
and distribute digital entertainment and
information to multiple devices via coaxial
cables. The FiOS Router also supports
Ethernet and Wi-Fi networking, making
it one of the most versatile and powerful
routers available.

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1.1 Package Content
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1.1 Package Content
The following is a list of the items included with the FiOS Router:
Black Power adapter•
Yellow cable (Ethernet,• 6ft.)
White cable (Ethernet,• 10 ft.)
Quick Start Guide•
Installation Guide•
User Manual• CD
Wireless Networking Guide•
Wall-mount template•
Vertical stand•
1.2 Minimum System Requirements
The FiOS Router must be used with the following systems and software:
Computer with Ethernet capability•
Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, or 7; Mac OS 9 or greater; Linux/•
BSD, Unix
Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher; Netscape Navigator 7.0 or higher•
TCP/IP network protocol installed on each computer•

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1.3 Features
The FiOS Router features:
Multiple networking standards support, including:•
WAN· - Ethernet and MoCA interfaces
LAN· - 802.11b/g/n, Ethernet, and MoCA interfaces
Integrated wired networking with• 4-port 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet switch
and MoCA
Integrated wireless networking with• 802.11g access point featuring:
802· .11g enabled to support speeds up to 54 Mbps wirelessly
802· .11b compatibility, communicating with 802.11b wireless products at
speeds up to 11 Mbps
Enterprise-level security, including• :
Fully customizable firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection·
Content filtering with· URL-keyword based filtering, parental control,
customizable filtering policies per computer, and E-mail notification
Denial of service protection against· IP spoofing attacks, intrusion and
scanning attacks, IP fragment overlap, ping of death, and fragmentation
attacks
Event logging·
Intrusion detection·
MAC· address filtering
NAT·
DMZ· hosting
Access control·
Advanced wireless protection featuring· WPA, WPA2, WEP 64/128 bit
encryption, 802.1x authentication, and MAC address filtering
ICSA· certification

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Other options, including:•
DHCP· server option
DHCP· server/PPPoE server auto-detection
DNS· server
LAN IP· and WAN IP address selection
MAC· address cloning
Port forwarding·
PPP· oE support
Q· oS support (end to end layer 2/3) featuring Diffserv, 802.1p/q
prioritization, configurable upstream/downstream traffic shaping, random
early detection and pass-through of WAN-side DSCPs, PHBs, and queuing
to LAN-side devices
Remote management and secured remote management using· HTTPS
Reverse· NAT
Static· NAT
Static routing·
Time zone support·
VLAN· multicast support
VPN IPS· ec (VPN pass-through only)

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1.4 Getting to Know the FiOS Router
This section contains a quick description of the FiOS Router’s lights (LEDs), ports,
etc. The FiOS Router has several indicator lights on its front panel, a sticker on its
bottom panel, and a series of ports and switches on its rear panel.
1.4a Front Panel
The front panel of the FiOS Router has a series of indicator lights: Power, WAN
Ethernet, WAN Coax, Internet, LAN Ethernet (4), LAN Coax, USB, and Wireless. It
also features a WPS button.
Front view – Verizon FiOS Router (rev. F)

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Power Light
The Power light displays the FiOS Router’s current status. If the Power light glows
steadily green, the FiOS Router is receiving power and fully operational. When
the Power light flashes rapidly, the FiOS Router is initializing. If the Power light is
not illuminated or glows red when the Power cord is plugged in and the Power
switch is turned on, the FiOS Router has suffered a critical error and technical
support should be contacted.
WAN Ethernet Light
The WAN Ethernet light illuminates when the FiOS Router is connected to the
Internet via Ethernet. If flashing, data traffic is passing across the port.
WAN Coax Light
The WAN Coax light glows steadily or flashes when the FiOS Router is connected
to the Internet via coaxial cable.
Internet Light
When the Internet light glows steadily green, the FiOS Router is connected
to the ISP (Internet Service Provider). If it glows amber, there is a physical
connection to the ONT (Optical Network Terminator), but authentication has not
taken place (i.e., no IP address is present).
LAN Ethernet Lights (1, 2, 3, 4)
The LAN Ethernet lights illuminate when the FiOS Router is connected to a local
network via one or more of its Ethernet ports. If flashing, data traffic is passing
across the port(s).
LAN Coax Light
The LAN Coax light glows steadily or flashes when the FiOS Router is connected
to a local network via its Coax port.

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USB Light
The USB light illuminates when the FiOS Router is connected to a device via a
USB cable.
Wireless Light
The Wireless light illuminates when the FiOS Router’s wireless access point is
turned on. If flashing, data traffic is passing across the wireless connection.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is an easier way to set up a wireless network. Instead
of entering passwords or multiple keys on each wireless client (laptop, printer,
external hard drive, etc.), the FiOS Router can create a wireless network that only
requires the pressing of buttons (one on the FiOS Router, and one on the client
[either built-in, or on a compatible wireless card]) to allow wireless clients to join
the FiOS Router’s wireless network. Although the WPS button is included on
the FiOS Router, WPS functionality will not be enabled until a future firmware
release. The button is included so that WPS can be activated at a later date
without having to physically change the FiOS Router. The GUI does not include
the WPS option.
1.4b Bottom Panel
The bottom panel of the FiOS Router has a sticker that contains important
information about the FiOS Router, including default ESSID, MAC address, WEP
key, etc.
Bottom panel sticker – Verizon FiOS Router (rev. F)

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1.4c Rear Panel
The rear panel of the FiOS Router has eight ports (Coax, Power, LAN Ethernet [4],
WAN Ethernet, and USB), a Power switch, a Reset button, and a wireless antenna.
On/Off
Coax
1234
100 100 100 100
10 10 10 10
LAN
WAN
100 10
Reset
Ethernet Cable
(from LAN Ethernet Port
to Computer/Device)
Ethernet Cable
(from WAN Port
to ISP Connection)
Power Adapter
(from Power Port
to Wall Outlet)
Coaxial Cable
(from Coax Port
to Set Top Box)
USB
USB Cable
(from USB Port
to Device)
Rear view – Verizon FiOS Router (rev. F)
Coax Port
The Coax port connects the FiOS Router to the ISP or other devices using a
coaxial cable.
Power Port
The Power port connects the FiOS Router to an electrical wall outlet via the
Power cord.
Power Switch
The Power switch powers the FiOS Router on and off.

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Reset Button
To restore the FiOS Router’s factory default settings, press and hold the Reset
button for approximately ten seconds. The reset process will start about ten
seconds after releasing the button. When the FiOS Router resets, all the lights on
the front panel turn off, and then some of the lights start flashing. The FiOS Router
has completed its reset process when the Power light glows steadily green.
Caution! Do not unplug the Power cord from the FiOS Router during the
reset process. Doing so may result in the loss of the FiOS Router’s configuration
information. If this occurs, reset the FiOS Router again.
LAN Ethernet Ports (4)
The LAN Ethernet ports connect devices to the FiOS Router via Ethernet cables
to create a local area network (LAN). The LAN Ethernet ports are 10/100/1000
Mbps auto-sensing ports, and either a straight-through or crossover Ethernet
cable can be used when connecting devices to the ports.
WAN Ethernet Port
The WAN Ethernet port connects the FiOS Router to the ISP using an Ethernet cable.
USB Port
The USB port provides up to 5 VDC for attached devices (to charge a cell phone,
for example). In the future, with a firmware release upgrade, the USB host
functionality will be available for devices such as external storage and cameras.
Wireless Antenna
The FiOS Router’s wireless antenna is used to transmit a wireless signal to other
wireless devices on its wireless network.

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Connecting
the FiOS
Router
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Setting up the FiOS Router
2.2 Computer Network
Conguration
2.3 Conguring the FiOS Router
2.4 Main Screen

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Connecting the FiOS Router and accessing
its Graphical User Interface (GUI) are both
simple procedures. The latter procedure
may vary slightly, depending on the
computer’s operating system. However,
no conguration is necessary to access the
GUI when taking advantage of Universal
Plug-and-Play support.

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2.1 Setting Up the FiOS Router
There are three parts to setting up the FiOS Router: Connecting the Cables,
Configuring the Router, and Connecting Other Computers/Set Top Boxes.
2.1a Connecting the Cables
Note: If a different router was being used previously, disconnect it. Remove all
router components, including power supplies and cables, as they will not work
with the FiOS Router.
Get the FiOS Router and black Power cord from the box.1.
Plug the black Power cord in the black port on the back of the FiOS Router2.
and then into a power outlet.
Turn the FiOS Router on.3.
Make sure the Power light on the front of the FiOS Router glows4.
steadily green.
Plug the yellow Ethernet cable from the box into one of the four yellow5.
Ethernet ports on the back of the FiOS Router.
Make sure the computer is powered on, then plug the other end of the6.
yellow Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the computer.
Make sure at least one of the Ethernet LAN lights on the front of the FiOS7.
Router glows steadily green. This may take a few moments.
The phone company previously installed a high-speed wall jack somewhere8.
in the house. Locate it and note its type (Ethernet or coaxial). If Ethernet,
follow steps 8a and 8b. If coaxial, follow steps 9a and 9b. Then, continue to
step 10.
a. If connecting via Ethernet, get the white Ethernet cable from the box and
plug one end in the white port on the back of the FiOS Router.
b. Plug the other end of the white Ethernet cable into the high-speed
Ethernet jack.

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a.9. If connecting via coaxial cable, get a coaxial cable and connect one end
to the red Coax port on the back of the FiOS Router.
b. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to a coax jack.
Make sure the Ethernet WAN light (if connecting via Ethernet) or Coax WAN10.
light (if connecting via coaxial cable) on the front of the FiOS Router glows
steadily green. If connecting via coaxial cable, this may take a few minutes.
Note: If the Ethernet WAN light or Coax WAN light does not illuminate, make
sure the cable (Ethernet or coaxial) is connected properly at both ends.
2.2 Computer Network Configuration
Each network interface on the computer should either be configured with a
statically defined IP address and DNS address, or instructed to automatically
obtain an IP address using the Network DHCP server. The FiOS Router is set up, by
default, with an active DHCP server, and we recommend leaving this setting as is.
2.2a Configuring Dynamic IP Addressing
To set up a computer to use dynamic IP addressing:
Windows 7
In the Control Panel, select1. View Network Status and Tasks (below
“Network and Internet”).
Under “Connect or disconnect,” click2. Local Access Connection.
The “Local Area Connection Status” window appears. Click3. Properties.
The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Select4. Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.
The“Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties” window appears.5.
Click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button.6.
Click the “Obtain DNS server address automatically”radio button.7.
Click8. OK in the Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) Properties window,
then click OK in the Local Area Connection Properties screen to save
the settings.

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Windows Vista
Select1. Network and Sharing in the Control Panel.
Click2. View Status, then click Properties.
Click3. Continue in the “User Account Control” window.
In the “General” tab of the “Local Area Connection Properties” window select4.
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.
The“Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties” window appears.5.
Click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button.6.
Click the “Obtain DNS server address automatically”radio button.7.
Click8. OK in the Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) Properties window,
then click OK in the“Local Area Connection Properties” screen to save
the settings.
Windows XP
Select1. Network Connections in the Control Panel.
Right-click2. Ethernet Local Area Connection, then click Properties.
In the “General” tab, select3. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.
The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears.4.
Click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button.5.
Click the “Obtain DNS server address automatically”radio button.6.
Click7. OK in the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” screen, then click OK in
the “Local Area Connection Properties” screen to save the settings.
Windows 2000
Select1. Network and Dialing Connections in the Control Panel.
Right-click on the Ethernet connection’s icon, then click2. Properties.
Select3. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) component, then click Properties.