MERCUSYS MW305R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide
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MW305R 300Mbps Wireless N Router
User Guide
300Mbps Wireless N Router MW305R
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This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause
radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power)
2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz(20dBm)
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MERCUSYS hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU,
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RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the
limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way
of health protection. The device complies with RF specifications when the
device used at 20 cm from your body.
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Safety Information
Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. Do not
attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. Do not use damaged
charger or USB cable to charge the device. Do not use any other chargers than
those recommended
Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original
packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.
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User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization
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CONTENTS
Conventions…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1 Chapter 1.
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………… 2
1.1 Product Overview…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 1.2 Product
Appearance ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
1.2.1 The Front Panel……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 1.2.2 The Rear
Panel …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
Chapter 2. Connecting the Router ……………………………………………………………………. 4
2.1 Position Your Router ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 2.2
Connecting the Router ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide ………………………………………………………………….. 5 Chapter 4.
Basic Configuration…………………………………………………………………………. 8
4.1 Device Management ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 4.2
Network…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 4.3 Wireless
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
Chapter 5. Advanced Configuration………………………………………………………………..13
5.1 Network…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….13 5.1.1 WAN
Settings …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 5.1.2 LAN Settings
………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22 5.1.3
IPTV………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………22 5.1.4 MAC Address
Settings………………………………………………………………………………………23 5.1.5 DHCP
Server……………………………………………………………………………………………………….24 5.1.6 IP & MAC
Binding………………………………………………………………………………………………..26
5.2 Wireless …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27 5.2.1 Host
Network………………………………………………………………………………………………………27 5.2.2 Guest Network
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28 5.2.3 WDS Bridging
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 29
5.3 Network Control………………………………………………………………………………………………………………31 5.3.1 Parental
Controls ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31 5.3.2 Access Control
………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 32
5.4 Advanced Users……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35 5.4.1 Virtual
Server ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 36 5.4.2 DMZ Server
………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37
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5.4.3 UPnP Settings ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 37 5.4.4 Advanced
Routing …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 38 5.4.5 Dynamic
DNS………………………………………………………………………………………………………39 5.5 System Tools
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 40 5.5.1 Web
Management………………………………………………………………………………………………41 5.5.2 Time
Settings……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 42 5.5.3 Firmware Upgrade
…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 43 5.5.4 Factory Default
Restore…………………………………………………………………………………….44 5.5.5 Backup &
Restore……………………………………………………………………………………………….44 5.5.6 Reboot
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 45 5.5.7 Change Login
Password……………………………………………………………………………………46 5.5.8 Diagnostic
Tools………………………………………………………………………………………………… 46 5.5.9 System Log
………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 48
Appendix A: FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) ……………………………………………….49 Appendix B:
Configuring the PC ………………………………………………………………………….51
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Conventions
The router or MW305R, or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for MW305R
300Mbps Wireless N Router without any explanations. Parameters provided in the
pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may differ from
the actual situation. You can set the parameters according to your demand.
More Info
Specifications and the latest software can be found at the product page at the
official website http://www.mercusys.com. The Quick Installation Guide can be
found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router.
Speed/Coverage Disclaimer
*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection, quality, and client condition.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
The router integrates 3-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router and Wireless AP.
Powered by 2×2 MIMO technology, the router delivers exceptional range and
speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO)
networks and the users demanding higher networking performance.
1.2 Product Appearance
1.2.1 The Front Panel
The router’s LED is located on the front panel.
Status Off On
Flashing Slowly
Flashing Quickly
Indication Power is off. Power is on. WPS is in progress. This may take up to 2 minutes. Flashing quickly for 3 seconds indicates a successful WPS connection.
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1.2.2 The Rear Panel
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The following items are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).
Items
Description
LAN Port
These ports connect the router to the local PC(s).
WAN Port
This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.
POWER Socket
The power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the power adapter provided with this router.
RESET/WPS Button
Press and hold this button for more than 5 seconds to reset the router. Press for 1 second to use the WPS function.
Wireless Antennas To receive and transmit the wireless data.
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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router
2.1 Position Your Router
The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to
moisture or excessive heat.
Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices
as well as to a power source.
Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they
do not create a tripping hazard.
The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop. Keep the router away from
devices with strong electromagnetic reference, such as
Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves.
2.2 Connecting the Router
Follow the steps below to connect your router. If your Internet connection is
through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a
DSL/Cable/Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router’s
Internet port, then follow steps 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.
1. Turn off the modem and remove the backup battery if it has one. 2. Connect
the modem to the Internet port on your router with an Ethernet cable. 3. Turn
on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart. 4. Turn on the
router.
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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your router
using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.
NOTE:
Before configuring the router, you need to set up the TCP/IP Protocol to
Obtain an IP address automatically on your PC. For detailed instructions,
please refer to Appendix B: Configuring the PC. 1. To access the web
management page, open a web browser and enter the default domain
name http://mwlogin.net in the address field.
2. A login window will appear. Create a login password when prompted. Then
click . For subsequent login, use the password you have set.
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MW305R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 3. Select your Internet connection
type and enter the corresponding parameters with the
information provided by your ISP and click .
4. Customize the SSID (network name) and password or leave them as default.
It is recommended that you set a strong password using a combination of
letters, numbers and symbols. Then click .
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5. Click
to complete the Quick Setup.
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Chapter 4. Basic Configuration
After your successful login, you will see the basic configuration page. The
main menus are on the left of the page. On the right you can configure the
corresponding function.
There are three functions on the Basic page: Device Management, Network and
Wireless. The detailed explanations for each function are listed below.
4.1 Device Management
Choose Device Management, you can view and manage the connected or blocked
devices on the page.
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1. Connected Devices
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Device – Displays the name and IP address of the device. You can click to edit
the device name.
Rate – Displays the current upstream and downstream speed of the device.
Upstream/Downstream – You can click the button in the column to set the
upstream or
downstream speed for the device. Block – Click to remove the device from the
list. 2. Blocked Devices
Device – Displays the name and MAC address of the blocked device. You can
click to edit the device name.
Allow – Click to remove the device from the list.
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4.2 Network
Choose Network, you can view and customize the basic internet settings on the
page. 1. PPPoE Select this type if you use DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
service and are provided with a username and password by the ISP.
2. Static IP Select this type if your ISP provides a static IP address,
subnet mask, gateway and DNS settings.
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MW305R 300Mbps Wireless N Router User Guide 3. Dynamic IP Select this type if
your ISP provides the DHCP service, and the router will automatically get IP
parameters from your ISP.
4. L2TP Select this type if you connect to an L2TP VPN Server and are
provided with a username, password, and IP address/domain name of the server
by the ISP.
5. PPTP Select this type if you connect to a PPTP VPN Server and are provided
with a username,
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name of the server by the ISP.
4.3 Wireless
Choose Wireless, and you can change the SSID (network name) and password on
the page.
SSID – Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The default SSID is
MERCUSYS_XXXX. This field is case-sensitive.
Password – Enter 8-63 characters using a combination of numbers, letters and
symbols. The security version is WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK, which supports AES
encryption that provides a good level of security. If you select No Security,
the filed will be left blank.
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Chapter 5. Advanced Configuration
This chapter will show each web page’s key functions and the configuration
way.
5.1 Network
There are six submenus under the Network menu: WAN Settings, LAN Settings,
IPTV, MAC Address Settings, DHCP Server and IP & MAC Binding. Click any of
them, and you can configure the corresponding function.
5.1.1 WAN Settings
Go to NetworkWAN Settings, you can configure the IP parameters of the WAN.
1. PPPoE
Select this type if you use DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) service and are
provided with a username and password by the ISP. WAN Settings
Username/Password – Enter the username and password provided by your ISP.
These
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Address/DNS Server – Displays the current IP address/DNS server of your
device. Click Save to make your settings effective. Secondary Connection If
you have a secondary connection, select and enter the corresponding
parameters.
Connection Type
Connect on Demand – In this mode, the internet connection can be terminated
automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-
established when you attempt to access the Internet again. If you want your
internet connection keeps active all the time, please enter 0 in the Max Idle
Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed
before your Internet access disconnects.
Connect Automatically – The connection can be re-established automatically
when it is down.
Connect Manually – This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as
Connect on Demand mode. The Internet connection can be disconnected
automatically after a specified inactivity period.
Click Save to make the settings effective.
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PPPoE Advanced settings
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MTU Size (in bytes)- The default MTU size is 1480 bytes. It is NOT recommended
that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP.
WAN Rate Settings – Select the rate and duplex mode for the WAN port. It is
recommended to keep the default auto mode.
Service Name/Server Name – The service name and server name should not be
configured unless it is necessary for your ISP. In most cases, leaving these
fields blank will work.
Use ISP Specified IP Address – If your ISP does not automatically assign IP
addresses to the router during login, select this option and enter the IP
address provided by your ISP in dotted-decimal notation.
Manually set DNS server – If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses,
select this option and enter the primary and secondary addresses into the
corresponding fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned dynamically
from your ISP.
Click Save to make the settings effective.
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2. Dynamic IP
Select this type if your ISP provides the DHCP service, and the router will
automatically get IP parameters from your ISP.
Renew – Click to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Release – Click to
release the IP parameters. MTU Size (in bytes) – The normal MTU (Maximum
Transmission Unit) value for most
Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes. Do not change the default MTU Size unless
required by your ISP. Manually set DNS server – If your ISP gives you one or
two DNS addresses, select this option and enter the primary and secondary
addresses into the corresponding fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be
assigned dynamically from your ISP. Host Name – This option specifies the host
name of the router. Get IP with Unicast DHCP – A few ISPs’ DHCP servers do not
support the broadcast
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the IP Address normally, you can choose this option. (It is rarely required.)
Click Save to make the settings effective.
3. Static IP
Select this type if your ISP provides a static IP address, subnet mask,
gateway and DNS settings.
IP Address – Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your
ISP. Subnet Mask – Enter the subnet mask in dotted-decimal notation provided
by your ISP,
usually is 255.255.255.0. Gateway – Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-
decimal notation provided by your ISP. Primary/Secondary DNS – Enter one or
two DNS addresses in dotted-decimal notation
provided by your ISP. MTU Size (in bytes)- The normal MTU (Maximum
Transmission Unit) value for most
Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes. Do not change the default MTU Size unless
required by your ISP. WAN Rate Settings – Select the rate and duplex mode for
the WAN port. It is recommended to keep the default auto mode. Click Save to
make the settings effective.
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4. L2TP
Select this type if you connect to an L2TP VPN Server and are provided with a
username, password, and IP address/domain name of the server by the ISP.
Username/Password – Enter the username and password provided by your ISP.
These fields are case-sensitive.
Server IP/Domain Name – Enter the VPN server’s IP address or domain name
provided by your ISP.
Internet IP/Internet DNS Displays the internet IP address/DNS server address
assigned by your L2TP server.
Dynamic IP/Static IP Select Dynamic IP the IP address and subnet mask are
assigned automatically by the ISP. Select if the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS addresses are provided by the ISP, and enter these
information into the corresponding fields.
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Connection Type
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Connect on Demand – In this mode, the internet connection can be terminated
automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-
established when you attempt to access the Internet again. If you want your
internet connection keeps active all the time, please enter 0 in the Max Idle
Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed
before your Internet access disconnects.
Connect Automatically – The connection can be re-established automatically
when it is down.
Connect Manually – This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as
Connect on Demand mode. The Internet connection can be disconnected
automatically after a specified inactivity period.
L2TP Advanced settings
MTU Size (in bytes) – The default MTU size is 1480 bytes. It is NOT
recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP.
WAN Rate Settings – Select the rate and duplex mode for the WAN port. It is
recommended to keep the default auto mode.
Click Save to make the settings effective.
5. PPTP
Select this type if you connect to a PPTP VPN Server and are provided with a
username, password, and IP address/domain name of the server by the ISP.
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Username/Password – Enter the username and password provided by your ISP.
These fields are case-sensitive.
Server IP/Domain Name – Enter the VPN server’s IP address or domain name
provided by your ISP.
Internet IP/Internet DNS Displays the internet IP address/DNS server address
assigned by your L2TP server.
Dynamic IP/Static IP Select Dynamic IP the IP address and subnet mask are
assigned automatically by the ISP. Select if the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS addresses are provided by the ISP, and enter these
information into the corresponding fields.
Connection Type
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Connect on Demand – In this mode, the internet connection can be terminated
automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-
established when you attempt to access the Internet again. If you want your
Internet connection keeps active all the time, please enter 0 in the Max Idle
Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed
before your Internet access disconnects.
Connect Automatically – The connection can be re-established automatically
when it is down.
Connect Manually – This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as
Connect on Demand mode. The Internet connection can be disconnected
automatically after a specified inactivity period.
PPTP Advanced settings
MTU Size (in bytes) – The default MTU size is 1480 bytes. It is NOT
recommended that you change the default MTU size unless required by your ISP.
WAN Rate Settings – Select the rate and duplex mode for the WAN port. It is
recommended to keep the default auto mode.
Click Save to make the settings effective.
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5.1.2 LAN Settings
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Go to NetworkLAN Settings, you can configure the IP parameters of the LAN on the screen as below.
MAC Address – The physical address of the router, as seen from the LAN. The
value can’t be changed.
LAN IP Settings – Select Auto or Manual. In Auto mode, the router will
automatically detect the LAN-WAN IP address confliction.
IP Address – Enter the IP address of your router. Subnet Mask – An address
code that determines the size of the network. Normally use
255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.
NOTE:
- If you change the LAN IP address, you must use the new IP address to log in to the router.
- If the new LAN IP address you set is not in the same subnet with the
previous one, the IP Address pool in the DHCP server will be configured
automatically, but the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will not take effect until
they are re-configured.
5.1.3 IPTV
Go to NetworkIPTV, you can configure IPTV setup to enable IPTV service provided by your ISP.
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To configure IPTV, follow the steps below. 1. Select the appropriate mode
according to your ISP.
· Select Bridge if your ISP is not listed and no other parameters are
required. · Select Custom if your ISP is not listed but provides necessary
parameters. 2. After you have selected a mode, the necessary parameters,
including the LAN port for IPTV connection, are predetermined. 3. Click Save.
4. Connect the set-top box to the corresponding LAN port which is
predetermined or you have specified.
5.1.4 MAC Address Settings
Go to NetworkMAC Address Settings, you can configure the MAC address of the
WAN on the page.
Some ISPs require that you register the MAC address of your adapter. Changes
are rarely needed here. Use the router’s MAC address – By default, this option
is selected. Use the current computer’s MAC address (MAC Clone) – Some ISPs
will register the
MAC address of your computer when you access the Internet for the first time
through their Cable modem. If you add a router into your network to share your
Internet connection,
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MAC address is changed. In this case, you need to clone your computer’s MAC
address to the router. Manually set MAC address – If your ISP requires you to
register the MAC address, please enter the correct MAC address into this field
in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format (X is any hexadecimal digit). Click Save to make
the settings effective.
NOTE:
Only the PC on your LAN can use the MAC Clone function.
5.1.5 DHCP Server
Go to NetworkDHCP Server, you can configure the DHCP Server settings on the
page. The router is set up by default as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the PCs that
are connected to the router on the LAN.
DHCP Server – Click the button to enable or disable the DHCP server. If you
disable the server, you must have another DHCP server within your network or
else you must configure the computer manually.
Start IP Address – Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to start with
when
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192.168.1.100 is the default start address. End IP Address – Specify an IP
address for the DHCP Server to end with when assigning IP addresses.
192.168.1.199 is the default end address. Address Lease Time – The amount of
time a network user will be allowed connection to the router with their
current dynamic IP Address. Enter the amount of time in minutes and the user
will be leased this dynamic IP Address. After the time is up, the user will be
automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The range of the time is 1 ~
2880 minutes. The default value is 120 minutes. Gateway – (Optional.) It is
recommended to enter the IP address of the LAN port of the router. The default
value is 192.168.1.1. Primary DNS – (Optional.) Enter the DNS IP address
provided by your ISP or consult your ISP. Secondary DNS – (Optional.) Enter
the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP provides two DNS servers.
NOTE:
To use the DHCP server function of the router, you must configure all
computers on the LAN as Obtain an IP Address automatically.
Host – The name of the DHCP client. MAC Address – The MAC address of the DHCP
client IP Address – The IP address that the router has allocated to the DHCP
client Effective Time – The time of the DHCP client leased. After the dynamic
IP address has
expired, a new dynamic IP address will be automatically assigned to the user.
Click Refresh to show the current attached devices.
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5.1.6 IP & MAC Binding
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Go to NetworkIP & MAC Binding, you can control access of a specific computer in the LAN by binding the IP address and the MAC address of the device together.
Host – The name of the controlled computer in the LAN. MAC Address – The MAC
address of the controlled computer in the LAN. IP Address – The assigned IP
address of the controlled computer in the LAN. Status – Displays whether the
MAC and IP address are bound or not. Bind – Click to add an entry to the IP &
Mac binding list. Click Refresh to refresh all items. To add an IP & MAC
Binding entry, follow the steps below. 1. Click Add.
2. Enter the Host name. 3. Enter the MAC Address of the device. 4. Enter the
IP Address that you want to bind to the MAC address. 5. Click Save. To edit an
existing entry, follow the steps below.
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1. Find the entry in the table.
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2. Click in the Edit column.
3. Enter the parameters as you desire, then click Save. To delete existing
entries, select the entries in the table, then click Delete Selected. To
delete all entries, click Delete All.
5.2 Wireless
There are three submenus under the Wireless menu: Host Network, Guest Network
and WDS Bridging. Click any of them to configure the corresponding function.
5.2.1 Host Network
Go to WirelessHost Network, you can configure the settings for the wireless
host network on this page.
SSID – Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The default SSID is MERCUSYS_XXXX
(XXXX indicates the last unique four numbers of each router’s MAC address).
This field is case-sensitive.
Password – Enter 8-63 characters using a combination of numbers, letters and
symbols. The security version is WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK, which supports AES
encryption that provides a good level of security. If you select No Security,
the filed will be left blank.
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which operating frequency will be used. The default
channel is set to Auto, so the router will choose the best channel
automatically. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you
notice interference problems with another nearby access point. Mode – Select
the desired mode. Select the desired wireless mode. It is strongly recommended
to select 11bng mixed, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless
stations can connect to the router. 11bgn mixed – Select if you are using a
mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients. 11n only – Select if you are
using only 11n wireless clients. 11bg mixed – Select if you are using both
802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 11g only – Select if you are using only
11g wireless clients. 11b only – Select if you are using only 11b wireless
clients. NOTE: If 11bg mixed is selected in the Mode field, the Channel Width
field will turn grey and the value will become 20M, which is unable to be
changed. Channel Width – Select the channel width from the drop-down list. The
default setting is Auto. Transmit Power – Select either High, Middle, or Low
to specify the data transmit power. The default and recommended setting is
High. AP Isolation – Select this checkbox to enable the AP Isolation feature
that allows you to confine and restrict all wireless devices on your network
from interacting with each other, but still able to access the Internet. AP
isolation is disabled by default. Enable SSID Broadcast – If you select the
Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the wireless router will broadcast its name
(SSID) on the air.
5.2.2 Guest Network
Go to WirelessGuest Network, you can configure the settings for the wireless
guest network on this page.
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Guest Network – Click to enable or disable the Guest Network function here.
SSID/Password – Set the network name and password for Guest Network. Password
may
contain 8-63 characters. It is recommended you use a combination of numbers,
letters and symbols. Access my local network – Select whether to allow
wireless devices on the guest network to access your local network. The
default value is No. Upstream Bandwidth – The upload speed through the WAN
port for Guest Network. Downstream Bandwidth – The download speed through the
WAN port for Guest Network. Set Guest Access Time – Set the time period to
enable guest network.
5.2.3 WDS Bridging
Go to WirelessWDS Bridging, and follow the steps below to configure WDS
bridging settings. 1. Click Next to start the setup.
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and enter the password when prompted, or you can click
Add router manually and enter the network name and password. Then click Next.
3. Enter the wireless parameters of your router. It is recommended to set the
same SSID and Password as the root router. Then click Next.
4. Check the parameters and click Finish to complete the setup.
Note: If you have changed the LAN IP address of your router during the setup,
you need to log in to the web management page using the domain name
(http://mwlogin.net) or the new LAN IP you have just set.
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There are two submenus under the Network Control menu: Parental Controls and
Access Control. Click any of them to configure the corresponding function.
5.3.1 Parental Controls
Go to Network ControlParental Controls, and then you can configure the
parental controls in the screen. The Parental Controls function can be used to
control the internet activities of the child, limit the child to access
certain websites and restrict the time of surfing.
Parental Controls Click to enable or disable this function. Parental Devices
Displays the MAC address of the controlling PC. Edit – Here you can edit an
existing entry. Add – Click to add a new device. Delete All – Click to delete
all devices in the table. Delete Selected – Click to delete selected devices
from the table. Effective Time – All devices except the parental devices will
be restricted. Click and drag
across the cells to set the restriction time periods.
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steps below. 1. Click Add.
2. Select a device from the drop-down list. 3. Click Save. To set the
effective time, follow the steps below. 1. Click and drag across the cells to
set the restriction time periods. 2. Click Save.
5.3.2 Access Control
Go to Network ControlAccess Control, and then you can configure the access
control in the screen.
Access Control – Click the button to enable or disable Access Control. White
List – Select to allow only the internet activities specified in the table.
Black List – Select to block only the internet activities specified in the
table Description – Displays the name of the rule and this name is unique.
Hosts Under Control – Displays the host selected in the corresponding rule.
Target – Displays the target selected in the corresponding rule. Schedule –
Displays the schedule selected in the corresponding rule. Edit – Here you can
edit an existing rule.
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entry. Delete All – Click to delete all the entries in the table. Delete
Selected – Click to delete selected entries in the table. To add a new rule,
follow the steps below. 1. Toggle on to enable Access Control.
2. Select Whitelist or Blacklist. 3. Click Add and enter a brief description
for the rule. 4. Click Configure in the Hosts Under Control column to add a
host, then click Apply.
Host Description – In this field, create a unique description for the host.
Mode – Here are two options, IP Address and MAC Address. You can select either
of
them from the drop-down list. If the IP Address is selected, you can see the
following item: IP Address Range – Enter the IP address or address range of
the host in
dotted-decimal format (e.g. 192.168.1.23). If the MAC Address is selected, you
can see the following item: MAC Address – Enter the MAC address of the host in
XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format (e.g.
00-11-22-33-44-AA).
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column, you can select Any Target, or select Add to add a
new target. Then click Apply.
Description – In this field, create a description for the target. Note that
this description should be unique.
Mode – Here are two options, IP Address and Website Domain. You can choose
either of them from the drop-down list.
If the IP Address is selected, you will see the following items: IP Address
Range – Enter the IP address (or address range) of the target (targets) in
dotted-decimal format. Common Service – Here lists some common service ports.
Select one from the
drop-down list, and the corresponding port number will be filled in the Port
field automatically. For example, if you select HTTP, 80 will be filled in the
Port automatically. Port – Specify the port or port range for the target. For
some common service ports, you can make use of the Common Service item above.
Protocol – Here are three options, All, TCP and UDP. Select one of them from
the drop-down list for the target. If the Website Domain is selected, you will
see the following items:
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enter 4 domain names, either the full name or the
keywords (for example, Mercusys). Any domain name with keywords in it
(www.mercusys.com) will be blocked or allowed. 6. Click Configure in the
Schedule column, you can select Any Time, or select Add to add a new schedule.
Then click Apply.
Description – In this field, create a description for the schedule. Note that
this description should be unique.
Time – Click and drag across the cells to set the effective time periods. 7.
Click Save to complete the settings.
5.4 Advanced Users
There are five submenus under the Forwarding menu: Virtual Server, DMZ Server,
UPnP
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Dynamic DNS. Click any of them to configure the corresponding function.
5.4.1 Virtual Server
Go to Advanced UsersVirtual Server, and then you can view and add virtual
server on the page. Virtual server can be used for setting up public services
on your LAN.
Common Server – Some common services already exist in the drop-down list.
External Port – The numbers of External Service Ports. You can enter a service
port or a
range of service ports (the format is XXX – YYY; XXX is the Start port and YYY
is the End port). Internal Port – The Internal Service Port number of the PC
running the service application. You can leave it blank if the Internal Port
is the same as the External Port, or enter a specific port number when
External Port is a single one. IP Address – The IP address of the PC running
the service application. Protocol – The protocol used for this application,
either All (all protocols supported by the router), TCP or UDP. Edit – Here
you can edit an existing entry. Add – Click to add a new rule entry. Delete
All – Click to delete all the entries in the table. Delete Selected – Click to
delete selected entries in the table. To set up a virtual server entry: 1.
Click Add.
2. Select a service from drop-down list to automatically populate the
appropriate port number in the External Port field. If the service that you
want to use is not listed, enter the
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service port range in the External Port field. 3. Leave the Internal Port
blank if it is the same as the External Port, or enter a specific port number
if the External Port is a single port. 4. Enter the IP address of the computer
running the service application in the IP Address field. 5. Select the
protocol used for this application in the Protocol drop-down list, either TCP,
UDP, or All (All protocols supported by the router). 6. Click Save. NOTE:
Please make sure the external port is different from the port used for local
and remote management, or the virtual server may not be working properly.
To modify an existing entry: 1. Find the desired entry in the table. 2. Click
in the Edit column. 3. Click Save.
5.4.2 DMZ Server
Go to Advanced UsersDMZ Server, and then you can view and configure DMZ host
on the page. The DMZ host feature allows one local host to be exposed to the
Internet for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or video
conferencing.
To assign a computer or server to be a DMZ server: 1. Enter the IP address of
a local PC that is set to be DMZ host in the DMZ Host IP Address
field. 2. Toggle On to enable DMZ Server. 3. Click Save.
5.4.3 UPnP Settings
Go to Advanced UsersUPnP Settings, and then you can view the information about
UPnP. The Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature allows the devices, such as
Internet computers, to
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devices as needed. UPnP devices can be automatically discovered by the UPnP
service application on the LAN.
Application Description – The description about the application which
initiates the UPnP request.
External Port – The port which the router opened for the application. Protocol
– The type of protocol which is opened. Internal Port – The port which the
router opened for local host. IP Address – The IP address of the local host
which initiates the UPnP request. Status Displays the port is active or not.
Refresh – Click to update the current UPnP settings List.
5.4.4 Advanced Routing
Go to Advanced UsersAdvanced Routing, and then you can configure the static
routing and view system routing list. Advanced routing is used to predetermine
a fixed route for the network information packets to reach a specific host or
network. Static Routing
Destination Address – The address of the network or host that you want to
assign to a static route.
Subnet Mask – The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP Address is the
network portion, and which portion is the host portion.
Next Hop – The IP Address of the gateway device that allows for contact
between the router and the network or host.
Edit – Here you can edit an existing entry.
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entry. Delete All – Click to delete all the entries in the table. Delete
Selected – Click to delete selected entries in the table. To add a static
routing entry: 1. Click Add.
2. Enter the parameters in the corresponding fields. 3. Click Save to make
the settings effective. System Routing List
Destination Address – The address of the network or host to which the static
route is assigned.
Subnet Mask – The subnet mask determines which portion of an IP address is the
network portion, and which portion is the host portion.
Next Hop – The IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact
between the router and the network or host.
Port – Displays either the Destination IP Address is on the LAN/WLAN or on the
WAN.
5.4.5 Dynamic DNS
Go to Advanced UsersDynamic DNS, and you can configure the Dynamic DNS
function.
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Service Provider – The Dynamic DNS service provider. Dynamic DNS Client
Select to enable or disable dynamic DNS client. Username/Password – Enter the
username and password of your DDNS account. Domain Name – Enter the domain
name provided by the DDNS service provider. To set up for Dynamic DNS, follow
these steps: 1. Select your service provider from the drop-down list. 2.
Enable the Dynamic DNS client. 3. Enter the username and password of your DDNS
account.
If you do not have an account, click Go to register… to register an account.
4. Enter domain name you registered with the Dynamic DNS service provider. 5.
Click Save.
5.5 System Tools
There are nine submenus under the Forwarding menu: Web Management, Time
Settings,
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Restore, Backup & Restore, Reboot, Change Login Password, Diagnostic Tools and
System Log. Click any of them to configure the corresponding function.
5.5.1 Web Management
Go to System ToolsWeb Management, and then you can configure the management
rule on the page.
Local Management
To allow specific devices to access and manage the router locally, follow
these steps: 1. Select Allow specified local devices.
2. Enter each MAC address in a separate field. You can click computer’s MAC address to the list above.
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Remote Management
To allow all devices to access and manage the router remotely, follow the
steps below: 1. Select Allow all remote devices.
2. Enter the port number to be used to access the router between 1024 and
65535. The default value is 8888.
3. Click Save. To allow specified devices to access and manage the router
remotely, follow the steps below: 1. Select Allow specified remote devices.
2. Enter the IP Address you will use when accessing your router from the
Internet. 3. Enter the port number to be used to access the router between
1024 and 65535. The
default value is 8888. 4. Click Save.
NOTE:
1. To access the router, you should type your router’s WAN IP address into
your browser’s address field, followed by a colon and the custom port number
(e.g. http://202.96.12.8:8080). After entering the correct password, you will
be able to access the router’s web management page.
2. Be sure to set a very secure password for the router.
5.5.2 Time Settings
Go to System ToolsTime Settings, and then you can configure the time on the
following
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Time Zone – Select your local time zone from this drop-down list. Date/Time –
The router automatically obtains GMT from the internet based on the time
zone you select. To change the time settings, follow these steps: 1. Select
your local time zone from the drop-down list. 2. Click Save.
NOTE:
This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as Parental
Controls and Access Control. Please specify your time zone before you
configure these functions.
5.5.3 Firmware Upgrade
Go to System ToolsFirmware Upgrade, and then you can update the latest version
of firmware for the router on the page.
Hardware Version – Displays the current hardware version. The version of the
upgrade file must accord with the router’s current hardware version.
Firmware Version – Displays the current firmware version.
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follow the steps below: 1. Download the latest firmware upgrade file from our
website (www.mercusys.com). 2. Click Browse to locate and select the
downloaded firmware file. 3. Click Upgrade. 4. The router will reboot
automatically after the upgrade.
NOTE:
To avoid any damage, it is important to keep router powered on during the
entire process.
5.5.4 Factory Default Restore
Go to System ToolsFactory Default Restore, and then and you can restore the
configurations of the router to factory defaults.
Click Restore to reset all configuration settings to their default values. ·
The default IP address: 192.168.1.1 · The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
NOTE:
All your custom settings will be lost when defaults are restored.
5.5.5 Backup & Restore
Go to System ToolsBackup & Restore, and then you can save the current
configuration of the router as a backup file and restore the configuration via
a backup.
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Click Backup to save all configuration settings as a backup file to your local
computer. To upgrade the router’s configuration, follow the steps below. 1.
Click Browse to locate and select the configuration file which you want to
restore. 2. Click Restore to update the configuration with the file you have
selected.
NOTE:
1. All current configurations will be lost once the router is restored. 2. To
avoid any damage, keep the device powered on during the process 3. After the
upgrade process is complete (about 20 seconds), the device will reboot
automatically.
5.5.6 Reboot
Go to System ToolsReboot, and then you can click the Reboot button to reboot
the router on the page.
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take effect only after rebooting, which include:
· Upgrade the firmware of the router (system will reboot automatically). ·
Restore the router’s settings to factory defaults (system will reboot
automatically). · Update the configuration with the file (system will reboot
automatically).
5.5.7 Change Login Password
Go to System ToolsChange Login Password, and then you can change the login
username and password of the router on the page.
To change the router’s login password, follow the steps below. 1. Enter the
Old Password of the router. 2. Enter the New Password. 3. Enter the new
password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Click Save. For subsequent
logins, use the new password you have set.
5.5.8 Diagnostic Tools
Go to System ToolsDiagnostic Tools, and then you can test the Internet
connection of your network via Ping or Tracert on the page.
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Ping – This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name
resolution to a given host or gateway.
Tracert – This diagnostic tool tests the performance of a connection.
NOTE:
You can use ping/tracert to test numeric IP address or domain name. If
pinging/tracerting the IP address is successful, but pinging/tracerouting the
domain name is not, you might have a name resolution problem. In this case,
ensure that the specified domain name can be resolved by using Domain Name
System (DNS) queries. IP Address/Domain Name – Enter the IP address or domain
name of the PC whose
connection you wish to diagnose. Pings Packet Number – Specifies the number of
Echo Request messages sent. The
default is 4. Ping Packet Size – Specifies the number of data bytes to be
sent. The default is 64.
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response, in milliseconds. The default is 800. Tracert Max Hops – Set the
maximum number of hops (max TTL to be reached) in the path
to search for the target (destination). The default is 20. Click Start to
check the connectivity of the Internet. The Diagnostic Results page displays
the result of diagnosis.
NOTE:
1. Only one user can use the diagnostic tools at one time. 2. Ping Packet
Number, Ping Packet Size and Ping Timeout are Ping Parameters, and
Tracert Max Hop is Tracert Parameter.
5.5.9 System Log
Go to System ToolsSystem Log, and then you can view the logs of the router.
Refresh – Refresh the page to show the latest log list. Save Log – Click to
save all the logs in a txt file. Clear All Logs – All the logs will be deleted
from the router permanently, not just from the
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Appendix A: FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. What should I do if the login window does not appear? Make sure the router
connects to the computer correctly. If the computer is set to a static IP
address, change its settings to obtain an IP address
automatically. Verify that http://mwlogin.net is correctly entered in the web
browser. Use another web browser and try again. Reboot your router and try
again. Disable and enable the network adapter in use again.
Q2. What should I cannot access the internet? Check if the internet is working
properly by connecting a computer directly to the modem
via an Ethernet cable. If it is not, contact your internet service provider
Reboot your router and try again. Open a web browser, enter http://mwlogin.net
and run the Quick Setup again. For cable modem users, reboot the modem first.
If the problem persists, log in to the web
management page of the router to clone MAC address. Q3. How do I restore my
router’s configuration to its factory default settings? There are two ways to
reset the router. Method one: With the router powered on, press and hold the
RESET/WPS button for at least 5 seconds until the LED starts blinking quickly,
then release the button and wait the router to reboot to its factory default
settings. Method two: Visit http://mwlogin.net, go to AdvancedSystem
ToolsFactory Default Restore to restore the router to its default settings.
NOTE:
Once the modem router is reset, the current configuration settings will be
lost and you will need to re-configure the router.
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- Connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable. 2) Visit
http://mwlogin.net, and log in with the password you set for the router. 3) Go
to BasicWireless to retrieve or reset your wireless password.
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Appendix B: Configuring the PC
In this section, we’ll introduce how to install and configure the TCP/IP
correctly in Windows 7. First make sure your Ethernet Adapter is working,
refer to the adapter’s manual if needed. 1. Install TCP/IP component
- On the Windows taskbar, click Start button, and then click Control Panel.
- Click the Network and Internet, and click the Network and Sharing Center,
then
click Change adapter settings. 3) Right click the icon that showed below, select Properties on the prompt page. - In the prompt page that showed below, double click on the Internet Protocol
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5) The following TCP/IP Properties window will display and the IP Address tab
is open on this window by default.
Now you have two ways to configure the TCP/IP protocol below: Setting IP
address automatically Select Obtain an IP address automatically, Choose Obtain
DNS server automatically, as shown in the Figure below:
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Setting IP address manually 1 Select Use the following IP address radio
button. And the following items available 2 If the router’s LAN IP address is
192.168.1.1, specify the IP address as 192.168.1.x (x is
from 2 to 254), and Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. 3 Enter the router’s LAN IP
address (the default IP is 192.168.1.1) in the Default gateway
field. 4 Select Use the following DNS server addresses radio button. In the
Preferred DNS
Server field you can type the DNS server IP address, which has been provided
by your ISP
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