BROWAN MI13 WiFi 6 Router AX1800 Dual Band User Guide
- June 16, 2024
- BROWAN
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BROWAN MI13 WiFi 6 Router AX1800 Dual Band
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: MI13
- Product Name: Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 Dual-Radio In-Wall AP
- User Guide Version: 1.0
- Release Date: Apr. 2023
About This Guide
The user guide provides detailed information on the Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 Dual-
Radio In-Wall AP (model MI13). It is designed to help users understand the
product and its features. Please read this guide carefully before using the
product.
Purpose
The purpose of this guide is to provide users with instructions on how to
use and configure the Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 Dual-Radio In-Wall AP. It covers various
aspects of the product, including setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge
To effectively use this product, users should have basic knowledge of
networking concepts and familiarity with Wi-Fi technology. It is recommended
to have experience in configuring
network devices.
Conventions Used in this Document
This document uses certain conventions to present information clearly:
- Text in bold : Indicates buttons, menus, or options on the user interface.
- Text in italics : Denotes placeholders or variables that need to be replaced with actual values.
- Text in
monospace: Represents commands or code snippets.
Product Usage Instructions
Configuration
The Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 Dual-Radio In-Wall AP can be configured using the web
management interface. To configure the device, follow the steps below:
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Step 1: Connect to the AP
Ensure that your device is connected to the Wi-Fi network provided by the AP. -
Step 2: Access the Web Management Interface
Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the AP in the address bar. Press Enter to access the web management interface. -
Step 3: Login
Enter your username and password to log in to the web management interface. -
Step 4: Configure Wireless Settings
In the web management interface, navigate to the wireless settings section. Here, you can configure the SSID, security settings, and other wireless parameters. -
Step 5: Save and Apply Changes
After making the desired configuration changes, click on the “Save” or “Apply” button to apply the changes and save them to the device.
FAQ
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Q: Can I use this AP with Windows operating systems?
A: Yes, the Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 Dual-Radio In-Wall AP is compatible with Windows operating systems, including Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Millennium, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows 11. -
Q: Is this AP compatible with macOS?
A: Yes, the Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 Dual-Radio In-Wall AP is compatible with macOS. -
Q: What is the Wi-Fi Alliance?
A: The Wi-Fi Alliance is an organization that promotes and certifies Wi-Fi technology. The Wi-Fi logo on this product indicates that it has undergone certification testing and meets industry standards for interoperability and performance.
Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 Daul-Radio In-Wall AP
User Guide v1.0
Copyright
- © 2023 BROWAN COMMUNICATIONS.
- This USER GUIDE is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of BROWAN.
Notice
- BROWAN reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.
- While the information in this document has been compiled with great care, it may not be deemed an assurance of product characteristics. BROWAN shall be liable only to the degree specified in the terms of sale and delivery.
- The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from BROWAN.
Trademarks
- The product described in this book is a licensed product of BROWAN.
- Microsoft, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Millennium, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
- MacOS is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
- Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance.
- All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
About this Guide
Purpose
This document provides information of web configuration of the MI13 Wi-Fi 6
AX1800 Dual-Radio In-Wall AP.
Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge
To use this document effectively, you should have a working knowledge of Local
Area Networking (LAN) concepts and wireless Internet access infrastructures.
In addition, you should be familiar with the following:
- Hardware installers should have a working knowledge of basic electronics and mechanical assembly, and should understand related local building codes.
- Device administrators should have a solid understanding of device management, network operations and troubleshooting knowledge.
Conventions Used in this Document
The following typographic conventions and symbols are used throughout this
document:
| Very important information. Failure to observe this may result in damage.
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| Important information that should be observed.
| Additional information that may be helpful but which is not required.
bold| Menu commands, buttons and input fields are displayed in bold
code| File names, directory names, form names, and system-generated output
such as error messages are displayed in constant-width type
Chapter 1 – Introduction
- Thank you for choosing the MI13 Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 Dual-Radio In-Wall MI13 In-Wall AP product.
- The MI13 In-Wall AP product features 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2×2 dual-radio MIMO with four (4) Gigabit Ethernet ports, one of which delivers PoE to power and connect an 802.3af device to the network.
- By utilizing AX1800 data rate, MI13 In-Wall AP product ensures superior performance for concurrent real-time applications such as multimedia streaming, online gaming and audio/video chats in indoor environment.
Configuration
Access and configure the MI13 In-Wall AP by executing web browser and enter IP
address. The default IP address is: IP 192.168.19.1 subnet 255.255.255.0 on
WAN port
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Step 1 Configure your PC with Static IP address and connect to WAN ports on the MI13 In-Wall AP into your PC’s RJ45 Ethernet port. Open the Web browser and type the default IP address 192.168.19.1 on WAN port.
Please refer to quick installation guide for hardware installation and physical Ethernet port connection on each model. -
Step 2 Enter the administrator login details to access the Web management.
The default administrator settings for web interfaces are:- Username: prism
- Password: prism
Click Log In to proceed:
Chapter 2 – Web Management Menu
- This chapter describes the web management menu of the MI13 MI13 In-Wall AP which works in Router mode and MI13 In-Wall AP (AP) mode.
- The default configuration is AP mode.
The main menu consists of the following sub menus:
- Dashboard – to show current status.
- Settings – to configure the MI13 In-Wall AP.
Web Management
- The web management page is displayed after successfully logging into the system. From the menu all essential configuration pages are accessible.
- The web management has the following structure:
Dashboard
- Site – show the status related with the whole device.
- Wireless Clients – show the status of wireless client (users) information.
- DHCP Clients – show the status of DHCP clients information.
Settings
- Network – specify the network parameters.
- Wireless – define the settings of Wi-Fi radios.
- Services – set management’s interfaces.
- System – configure basic information.
- Users – manage the login credentials.
- Tools – built-in tools that help to debug the connection.
Please click Save to make changes effective, or click Discard to drop changes on top menu.
Reset device to defaults, Reboot device, Update firmware and backup configuration can be performed by clicking the tool button at top right.
Chapter 3 – Dashboard
This chapter describes the dashboard page of the MI13 In-Wall AP. 
Dashboard > Site
The Site page shows important information of system and network status.
- Device information – display the MI13 In-Wall AP’s basic information.
- System resources – display the system utilization.
- Internet Information – show the IP information on WAN port.
Dashboard > Wireless Clients
The Wireless Clients page shows the status of connected wireless clients
information. 
Wireless Clients – show the connected wireless clients information, including MAC, Radio, SSID, Security, Uptime, and Signal strength.
Dashboard > DHCP Clients
The DHCP Clients page shows the status of connected DHCP clients information.
DHCP Clients – show the assigned IP address DHCP clients information, including MAC, IP address, Host, and Lease time.
Chapter 4 – Settings
This chapter describes all configurations at the settings page of the MI13 In-
Wall AP. 
Settings > Network
- There are two default interface type in network zones, Internet for WAN and Local Network for LAN with Router mode.
- It would be only one interface in network zones, says Internet with AP mode.(Default is AP mode)
- Internet configuration in default is defined as DHCP client. If no IP assigned by exteranl DHCP server to this interface, it will fall back to defined IP address.
- Network name – Internet
- Network type – AP mode in default, can be set the device as Router mode and AP mode.
- IPv4 mode – can be selected as DHCP client, static or PPPoE. Once the interface is assinged to a new IP, the web login IP addreess on WAN is changed accordingly.
- Custom DNS – a DNS server can be specified.
- Custom MAC – the MAC address of physical Ethernet port can be changed to meet network setting.
- Management VLAN – disabled in default. Can be enabled to define VLAN IP addresses and ID.
Local Network configuration in default is defined as a IPv4 with DHCP
server enabled. 
- General – local netowork as network name and LAN as network type in default.
- Custom MAC – the MAC address of physical Ethernet port can be changed to meet network setting.
- IPv4 – default is enabled with defined IP 192.168.2.1 and netmask 255.255.255.0.
- DHCP server – default is enabled. IP range and lease time can be user-defined.
- IPv6 – disabled in default.
Settings > Wireless
All wireless settings can be configured from here. 
Select Network page is to show configured SSID and security mode. There are
two pre-defined SSIDs and two user-defined SSIDs. 
- General – show the AP’s SSID name. Can be selected to hide SSID, set DATA VLAN, and assigned to radio.
- Security – WAP2 in default. Choose the other secure mode to protect wireless connections.
- Guest Isolate – default is disabled
Guest isolate will only allow the traffic towards whitelisted destination MAC addresses. This is to isolate guest clients in accessing other devices except for the network gateway. This will efficiently block any undesirable connection attempt within the network.
Radio configuration page shows you the radio parameters for each radio.
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5 GHz Radio – Wi-Fi 5GHz 2×2 radio
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2.4 GHz Radio – Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 2×2 radio
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Enable – default is enabled
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IEEE mode – Auto in default. 4 modes can be chosen: Auto, 802.11ac, 802.11ax or 802.11n.
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Channel width – 4 channel width parameters can be chosen from drop-down menu: 20MHz, 40MHz and 80MHz, depending on radio’s capability.
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Channel – Auto in default. Channel can be selected from drop-down menu.
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Tx power (100%) – 100% in default, from minimal 10% to maximum 100%.
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RSSI Threshold (dBm) – 0 in default, from minimal -99 to maximum 0 dBm.
If the connected wireless client signal strength is less than the RSSI threshold setting, AP would disassociate the client automatically. 0 means disable. -
DFS – default is disabled
In many countries, regulatory requirements may limit the number of 5 GHz channels available or place additional restrictions on their use because the spectrum is shared with other technologies and services. For instance, some of the Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) bands are used by radar systems. Wi-Fi networks operating in those bands are required to employ a radar detection and avoidance capability. -
Ignore DFS CAC – default is disabled
Channel Availability Check (CAC) is used to detect radar signals. The radio scans a target dynamic frequency selection (DFS) channel for radar signals for 60 seconds. After the 60-second scan, if no radar signals are detected, the radio can transmit on the target DFS channel. During the 60-second scan, if radar signals are detected on a target DFS channel, the radio must move to another DFS channel and restart the 60-second CAC. -
Airtime fairness – default is enabled
Airtime Fairness ensures that every client has equal access to air time, regardless of client capability (for example, operating system, 802.11 mode, low RSSI). The regulated wireless spectrum, where all wireless communication takes place, is shared amongst all clients on the wireless MI13 In-Wall AP as well as neighboring APs on the same channel.
ACL configuration page displays the deny and allow list. 
ACL configuration – disabled in default. You can add MAC address in the deny or allow list.
Settings > Services
The features of services allows network administrator to set up the MI13 In-
Wall AP with more network parameters. 
Settings > Services > QoS
Quality of Service (QoS) allows you prioritize the bandwidth for specific
connected users. 
- QoS – default is disabled. When enabled, specify the total bandwidth of both uplink and downlink of the MI13 In-Wall AP, and define user’s IP with assigned maximum bandwidth of both uplink and downlink.
- Bandwidth is also called data rate or throughput, in KB.
Settings > Services > Port maping
- Port maping or port forward is to redirect a request from one address and port number combination to another while the packets are traversing a MI13 router mode.
- Port mapping configuration – default is disabled. When enabled, specify the external port and mapped internal port, destination IP and protocol.
- This function is most commonly used to make services on a host residing on a protected or masqueraded (internal) network available to hosts on the opposite side of the router (external network), by remapping the destination IP address and port number of the communication to an internal host.
Settings > Services > DMZ
- Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) configuration allows you to segment a portion of your network to receive all inbound TCP/UDP ports. It opens up all the ports for one IP address on the LAN.
- DMZ can be used as an alternative for port forwarding all ports.
- DMZ configuration – default is disabled. When enabled, specify the internal IP address.
- DMZ can be used as an alternative for port forwarding all ports.
Settings > Services > DDNS
- The Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) is an advanced function that assigns your MI13 a fixed domain name even though you are using a dynamic Internet IP Address. DDNS keeps DNS records automatically up to date when MI13’s WAN IP address changes.
- DDNS configuration – default is disabled. When enabled, specify DDNS provider, Domain name and User name and password.
- Before configuring DDNS, you will need to register an effective account from DDNS providers (DynDNS or TZO).
Settings > Services > Web Access
It allows to define IP and port of web access on WAN. 
Web Access configuration – default is disabled. When enabled, specify IP and port for accessing web management page remotely.
Settings > Services > VPN Client
Virtual Private Network (VPN) client is used to establish a secure connection
between the MI13 In-Wall AP and a VPN server. 
- VPN Client – default is disabled. Two VPN client types can be selected from drop-down menu: PPTP and L2TP. Specify VPN server’s IP and login credentials.
- After establishing connection to VPN server, you can see the VPN connection information including IP, gateway and DNS.
Settings > Services > PrismX Agent
It shows the PrismX agent and server information. 
PrismX Agent – specify PrismX Controller’s IP address, and related network
parameters, including port protocol, serial number and group.
PrismX is a central management system for managing Wi-Fi network. PrismX
Controller can be deployed on an on-site PC, Mac, or Linux machine; in a
private cloud; or using a public cloud service. Network administrator can
manage Wi-Fi network from PrismX Controller’s dashboard with real-time
analytics including signal quality, client count, wireless latency, channel
utilization, network throughput as well as individual wireless clients.
Settings > System
The system related settings can be configured at this page. 
Settings > System > Time configuration
You can define MI13’s system time at the page. 
Time configuration –
default is “Use PC’s time”. You can also select “Auto sync NTP time” from
drop-down menu.
Settings > System > Device information
You can define MI13’s device information at the page. 
Device information – country/region, hostname, LED control, and latencyping can be set up here.
Settings > System > System log
System log is displayed at this page. 
Settings > System > LLDP
Link Layer Discovery Protocol LLDP) is used by MI13 In-Wall AP for advertising
their identity, capabilities, and neighbors on a local area network based on
IEEE 802 technology. 
LLDP – default is disabled.
Settings > Users
Users configuration displays the username and password of web management page.
- User name – default is “prism”.
- Set new password – default is “prism”.
Settings > Tools
Built-in some tools that help to debug the connection. 
Settings > Tools > Auto Reboot
This function allows you to define the periodical time to reboot MI13 In-Wall
AP. 
Settings > Tools > Ping
The Ping function can verify wehther a domain/server is operating and network
accessible. 
Settings > Tools > Traceroute
The Traceroute is a utility that uses ICMP packets to record the route through
the internet. 
- Traceroute – specify the address or domain name of a server and click Traceroute button on top-right to perform traceroute function. The traceroute result will be displayed in logs.
Appendix
FCC/IC Statement
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
- FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
- This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.
- This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
- Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the US/CANADA
Industry Canada statement:
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device
Caution:
the device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to
reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite
systems;
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.