Monoprice 8745 Wireless N PoE Access Point Manual de usuario

6 and the external power adapter power are connected, the device will draw power from the physical power adapter. RESET/WPS This multifunction b

7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter explains how to connect the Access Point when using AP mode. For other modes, please refer to the

8 2. Connect the power adapter to the AP’s Power jack. Then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The power LEDs on the front p

9 Chapter 3 Web Configuration 3.1 Web Login Connect your computer to the MW300A using a network cable. Set your PC's IP address

10 Click OK to continue with the first web page of the Setup Wizard.

11 3.2 Setup Wizard Click Next on the Setup Wizard's first page to continue. On this page, you can select one of the five wireles

12 3.3 System Status The System Status page shows the wireless AP’s current status, including the Wireless status, LAN interface info

13 security mode, and the wireless channel.  LAN Interface information This section displays the type of IP, the MAC address, IP addr

14 Static IP: The default IP address is 192.168.0.253. If necessary, you can configure a new IP address, subnet mask and gateway manua

15 Chapter 4 Wireless Settings 4.1 Working Mode Select Wireless Setting->Working Mode to display the following screen. From the drop-down

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16 4.1.1 Access Point (AP) Mode The AP mode is the default and most basic mode for operating this device. In this mode, the AP will act as a centr

17 4.1.1.2 AP Mode Settings In the working mode, select AP to obtain the following screen.  Basic Wireless Settings  Network Mode：Select one

18 maximum speed of 54Mbps. 11b/g mode: Allows an 11b/g-compliant client device to connect with the AP with auto-negotiation speed, and an 11n wir

19 communicate with PC3.  AP Isolation: This feature is designed to isolate communications between clients using different SSIDs. When this feat

20 wireless frequency should use a different channel. In most cases the Auto function will ensure there is no conflict between devices.  Extensi

21 recommended not to use this method. Selecting Mixed WEP displays the following options:  Select SSID: Select the main SSID or minor SSID t

22  Default Key: Select one of the four configured keys as the currently active key. WPA- PSK WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a Wi-Fi sta

23 menu select the desired security encryption method.  WPA Algorithms: Allows selection of the TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) or AES (A

24 WPA2-PSK WPA2 provides even more security than either WEP or WPA. Selecting WPA2-PSK displays the following options:  Se

25 is TKIP mode.  Pass Phrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters to serve as the pass phrase.  Key Renewal Interval: This option determines the amou

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26  Select SSID: Select the main SSID or minor SSID to configure the security settings for.  Security Mode: From the drop-down men

27 not the same as the pass phrase and no additional configuration is required when a new key is generated. This increases security by making it m

28 WPA2 displays the following options:  Select SSID: Select the main SSID or minor SSID to configure the security settings for.  Security M

29  Key Renewal Interval: This option determines the amount of time the AP will use the temporal key before it generates a new key. Note that th

30 authentication port of the Radius server. The default is 1812.  Shared Secret: Enter the shared key for authentication on the Radius ser

31  Select SSID: Select the main SSID or minor SSID to configure the security settings for.  Security Mode: From the drop-down menu sele

32  Session Timeout: The amount of time that a session key remains active before re-authentication is required. The default is 3600 seconds. Ti

33 4.1.2 P2P (Point to Point) Bridge Mode The P2P Bridge Mode uses two MW300As to provide a wireless "bridge" between two wired local

34 4.1.2.2 P2P Bridge Setting In the working mode, select P2P Bridge to obtain the following screen.  Basic wireless Settings  Network Mode：

35 client device to connect with the AP at the maximum speed of 54Mbps. 11b/g mode: Allows an 11b/g-compliant client device to connect with the AP

4.3 WPS Settings ... 56 4.4 Access Control ... 58 4.5 Connection Status ...

36 wireless network. In IEEE802.11, BSSID is the MAC address of wireless access point.  Channel: Specifies the effective channel (from 1 to 13

37  Default Key: Select one of the four configured keys as the currently active key. TKIP Encryption Description  Pass Phrase: Enter 8-

38 4.1.3 P2MP Bridge Mode The P2MP Bridge Mode is much like the P2P Bridge mode, except that it allows connection between the &quo

39 Note: In P2P Bridge and P2MP Bridge modes, at least two wireless APs are needed. For best performance, it is recommended to use the same

40  Network Mode：Select one mode from the following. The default is 11b/g/n mode. 11b mode: Allows a wireless client to connect with the device

41 disabled, another wireless device must specifically enter the SSID to make a connection. Since the P2P/P2MP mode is not intended for use by nor

42 WEP Encryption Description  WEP Key1~4: Set the WEP keys using either ASCII or Hex characters. You can use 5 to 13 ASCII characters

43 Save to complete this setting. The AP will reboot automatically, putting the setting into effect. Note: In this mode, all devices

44 4.1.4.2 Repeater Mode Setting In the working mode, select AP Repeater to obtain the following screen.  Basic wireless Settings  Network

45 following. The default is 11b/g/n mode. 11b mode: Allows a wireless client to connect with the device in 11b mode at the maximum speed of 11Mbp

1 Chapter 1 Product Overview The MW300A adds flexibility and extended wireless range to your existing wired or wireless network. When configured a

46 specifically enter the SSID to make a connection. Since the Repeater mode is not intended for use by normal wireless clients, it may be best to

47 minor SSID as AP2: PC1 and PC2 are connected to AP1, while PC3 connects to AP2. PC1 and PC2 can communicate with each other, but neither can co

48  Select SSID：Select the main SSID or minor SSID to configure the security settings for.  Security Mode: Select the wireless encryption

49 TKIP Encryption Description  Pass Phrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters to serve as the pass phrase. AES Encryption Description  Pass Phr

50 4.1.5 Wireless Client Mode In Wireless Client mode the MW300A connects directly to a computer's wired network adapter port and serves a

51  Security Mode：Select a wireless encryption method from the following WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA2- PSK. (Note: when you select "NONE",

52 such as “/” are not allowed) or 10/26 hex characters (0-9 and A-F).  Default Key: Select one of the four configured keys as the

53 channel. In most cases the Auto function will ensure there is no conflict between devices.  Open Scan: Initiates a scan to obtain a list of

54 Setting Explanations：  BG Protection Mode: Determines whether the legacy mode protection mechanisms are enabled or not. The default mode is A

55  RTS Threshold: This parameter controls the size of the Request To Send data packet limit. If a data packet is larger than the limit, a

2 Ethernet (PoE) wired connection, for coverage to areas where external power is unavailable. 1.1 Features  Complies with IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.

56 4.3 WPS Settings WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is an easy and quick way to establish a connection between wireless network clients and the

57 PBC (Push-Button Configuration) and PIN code. PBC: Select the PBC option or press and hold the WPS button on the front panel of the device for

58 4.4 Wireless Access Control MAC Address Management is uses to secure your wireless LAN. Select Wireless Setting->Access Control to display t

59  MAC list: Displays the MAC addresses that will either be allowed or prevented access to the wireless network. Click the Delete button next t

60  Bandwidth：Displays the bandwidth (20MHz or 40MHz) of the currently connected wireless client. 4.6 PING Use the Ping function check con

61 Chapter 5 SNMP Setting 5.1 SNMP Introduction The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is widely used in local area networks (LANs) for co

62 Click Enable or Disable to turn SNMP management on or off. Setting Explanations：  Contact: Input the administrator’s name.  Device Nam

63 Chapter 6 System Tools This section focuses on how to maintain the AP, including Restoring to the Factory Default Settings, Back

64 User Name: Enter a new user name for the device. Old Password: Enter the old password. New Password: Enter a new password. Re-enter to Confi

65 Factory Default Settings: User Name: admin Password: admin IP Address: 192.168.0.***(*** ranges from 2 to 253) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 6.3

3 1.2 Package Contents The following items should be included in the package:  One MW300A Wireless AP  One AC Power Adapter  One RJ45 Net

66 or select the specific configuration file to restore. Restore: Click this button to restore the device’s configuration settings from the select

67 obtained from the internet. 6.5 Reboot System You can reboot the wireless access point from this screen. Reboot the device to mak

68 Upgrade Steps： 1. Download the newer firmware version from our website: www.monoprice.com 2. Extract the firmware file on your comput

69 6.7 Syslog The screen allows access to the system log. Click the Refresh button to update the log. Click the Clear button to clear all

70 Appendix I: Glossary Access Point (AP): A device that provides access to a LAN for one or more computers. When in AP mode, this device ser

71 shared by all devices in a wireless network. It should be a unique name, unused by any other wireless devices in radio range. It is a c

72 the basic foundations of WEP. It secures wireless data transmission by using a key similar to WEP, but the added strength of WPA is

73 Appendix II: Setting the TCP/IP Address in Windows XP Click Start—>Settings—>Control Panel (Fig- 1): Click Network and Internet Conn

74 Click Network Connections (Fig-3): Choose Local Area Connection. Right-click on the icon and choose Properties. The Local Area Con

75 Choose the Use the following IP address option. Enter the IP address as: 192.168.0.xxx, where xxx is in the range 2-253). Enter the Sub

4  LED indicator description on front panel (from L to R) WPS A blinking LED indicates that the device is negotiating with clients in WPS m

76 Click OK to apply the changes and return to the Local Area Connection Properties dialog. Continue to click OK to exit all the settings win

5 receiving data. If the LED is green it indicates that the device is operating with a link speed of 1000Mbps. If it is orange, the link speed is 1