PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Rev: 1.0.
FCC 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.
CE Mark Warning 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.
CONTENTS Package Contents..................................................................................................................................1 Chapter 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................2 1.1 Overview of the Router .......................................................................................................2 1.2 Conventions ...........................................................
.11 IP QoS ...............................................................................................................................93 5.12 IP & MAC Binding Setting .................................................................................................94 5.13 Dynamic DNS....................................................................................................................96 5.14 System Tools .......................................................................................
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: One PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Quick Installation Guide One Power Adapter One USB Cable One Resource CD for PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router, including: • User Guide • Other Helpful Information Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router. 1.1 Overview of the Router Small enough to fit in the average pocket, the PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router is uniquely suited to provide robust wireless networking to travelers, students, or anyone else for work or play. Incredible Speed PW-RN401M supports the newest 802.11n standards, and provides backward compatibility with older 802.11b/g standards as well.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router this user guide. Before installing the Router, please look through this guide to know all the Router’s functions. 1.2 Conventions The Router or PW-RN401M mentioned in this guide stands for PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router without any explanation. 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. 1.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 1.4 Panel Layout Figure 1-1 PW-RN401M sketch LED Status Solid Indication It’s powered on but the LAN/WAN port is not connected. Flashing Slowly The LAN/WAN cable is connected but there is no data being transmitted or received. Flashing Quickly The LAN/WAN cable is connected and there is data being transmitted or received. Table 1-1 The LED Description LAN/WAN: This LAN/WAN port works as LAN in AP/Repeater/ Bridge/Client mode and as WAN in Router mode.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 2.3.1 AP Mode As the supplement of wired LAN, PW-RN401M enables the wired LAN to connect to the Internet wirelessly. The default mode of PW-RN401M is AP. Plug the power plug of PW-RN401M in electrical wall socket and connect the Ethernet cable correctly, you can surf the Internet by connecting your PC(s) to the Router wirelessly. On this mode, the only wired port works as LAN. Computer could connect to the device by either wired or wireless way.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 2-2 Hardware Installation of the PW-RN401M in Router Mode 1. Connect the WAN port of PW-RN401M to the LAN Port on the DSL/Cable Modem. 2. Connect the WAN port on the DSL/Cable Modem to the wired Internet. 3. Plug the power plug of PW-RN401M in electrical wall socket. 4. Power on the DSL/Cable Modem, PC(s) and notebook(s). 2.3.3 Repeater Mode PW-RN401M is used to extend the range of wireless signal of the existing AP or wireless router.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 1. Plug the power plug of PW-RN401M in electrical wall socket. 2. Power on the notebook(s). Note: It is recommended that you connect a PC/notebook to the LAN port of the Router with an Ethernet cable, and then login the Router from the PC/notebook to set the Router in AP Repeater mode. 2.3.4 Bridge Mode Similar to the Bridge mode, PW-RN401M in Bridge mode is also used to extend the range of wireless signal of the existing AP or wireless router.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router On this mode, the only wired port works as LAN. Computer could connect to the device by either wired or wireless way. To avoid the conflict of DHCP service with front-end devices, the DHCP server is default to be closed on this mode. If you want to log in the management page, please set your computer’s IP address manually. Figure 2-5 Hardware Installation of the PW-RN401M in Client Mode 1.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router is 192.168.1.254. And the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this guide, we use all the default values for description.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 3) If you can see Connected after the default SSID, you’ve successfully connected to the wireless network.. Note: The default SSID and Password of your Router are on the label. Both are case-sensitive. The pre-encryption function is enabled by default and the default Network key/Security key is the Password on the label. Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router.
PW-RN401M Figure 3-1 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Success result of Ping command If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router has failed. Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command Please check the connection following these steps: 1. Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? Note: The LED of LAN/WAN ports which you link to on the Router should be lit.
PW-RN401M 2. 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct? Note: If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.254, your PC's IP address must be within the range of 192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.253. 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router.
PW-RN401M 2. After a successfully login, you can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your Router. Figure 3-4 3. 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Quick Setup Click Next, and then Working Mode page will appear, shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup - Working Mode Note: The Router supports five working modes for multi-user to access the Internet: AP, Router, Repeater, Bridge and Client. In AP mode, PW-RN401M enables the wired LAN to connect to the Internet wirelessly.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 3-6 Quick Setup - Wireless AP Wireless Radio - Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list. SSID - Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is set to be Wireless_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of each Router’s MAC address).
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router • 11bgn mixed - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients. Select the desired wireless mode. When 802.11g mode is selected, only 802.11g wireless stations can connect to the Router. When 802.11n mode is selected, only 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the AP. It is strongly recommended that you set the Mode to 802.11b/g/n, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the Router.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 3-8 Quick Setup – Finish 3.2.2 Router Mode When you choose Router on Working Mode page in Figure 3-5 , take the following steps: 1. Click Next in Figure 3-5, and you will see the following screen. The wireless settings on Router mode are the same as that on AP mode. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Wireless Router 2. Click Next in Figure 3-9, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear as shown in Figure 3-10.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - WAN Connection Type The Router supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to the Internet. To make sure the connection type your ISP provides, please refer to the ISP. Make sure the cable is securely plugged into the WAN port before detection. PPPoE - For this connection, you will need your account name and password from your ISP.
PW-RN401M Figure 3-12 3. 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Quick Setup - Static IP Click Next, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-13. Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration take effect and finish the Quick Setup. Figure 3-13 Quick Setup – Finish 3.2.3 Repeater Mode When you choose Repeater Mode on Working Mode page in Figure 3-5 , take the following steps: 1. Click Next, and then Wireless Repeater page will appear as shown in Figure 3-14.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 3-14 Quick Setup - Wireless Repeater SSID - The SSID of AP that you want to access. MAC of AP - The MAC address of AP that you want to access. Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of those specified in this field.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 3-15 AP List Note: If you know the SSID of the desired AP, you can also input it into the field "SSID" manually. 2. Click the Next button in Figure 3-14. You will then see the Finish page. Because something has changed on the Wireless Repeater page, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure 3-16. Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration take effect and finish the Quick Setup.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 3.2.4 Bridge Mode When you choose Bridge on Working Mode page in Figure 3-5 , take the following steps: 1. Click Next, and then Wireless Repeater page will appear as shown in Figure 3-17. Figure 3-17 Quick Setup - Wireless Bridge SSID - Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 11g only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11g. 11n only- Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n. 11bg mixed - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 11bgn mixed - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients. Select the desired wireless mode. When 802.11g mode is selected, only 802.11g wireless stations can connect to the Router. When 802.11n mode is selected, only 802.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 3-18 AP List 2. Click Next in Figure 3-17, and then Wireless Security Settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-19. Figure 3-19 Quick Setup - Wireless Security Settings This page is for setting wireless security of your own AP. When computers and mobile phones are connected to the AP, they should input the same password.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect the Router without encryption. It is recommended strongly to enable security. PSK Password - ou can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 3-21 Quick Setup - Wireless Client SSID - Enter the SSID that you want to access. MAC of AP - Enter the MAC address of AP that you want to access. Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of those specified in this field.
PW-RN401M 2. 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Click Survey button on the Wireless page as shown in Figure 3-21, and then AP List page will appear as shown in Figure 3-22. Find the SSID of the Access Point you want to access, and click Connect in the corresponding row. For example, the third item is selected. The target network’s SSID will be automatically filled into the corresponding box which is shown as the Figure 3-21. Figure 3-22 AP List 3. Click the Next button in Figure 3-23.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 3-23 Quick Setup - Finish Note: 1. The operating distance or range of your wireless connection varies significantly based on the physical placement of the Router. For best results, place your Router. Near the center of the area in which your wireless stations will operate. In an elevated location such as a high shelf. Away from the potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless phones.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Chapter 4. Configuration for AP Mode This chapter will show each Web page's key functions and the configuration way for AP Mode of PW-RN401M. 4.1 Login After your successful login, you can configure and manage the device. There are main menus on the left of the web-based utility. Submenus will be available after you click one of the main menus. On the right, there are the corresponding explanations and instructions.
PW-RN401M Figure 4-2 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Status Firmware Version - The version information of the Router’s firmware. Hardware Version - The version information of the Router’s hardware. LAN - This field displays the current settings or information for the LAN, you can configure them in the Network > LAN page. • MAC address - The physical address of the Router, as seen from the LAN. • IP address - The LAN IP address of the Router.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router • Channel Width - The current wireless channel width in use. • MAC address - The physical address of the Router, as seen from the WLAN. • WDS Status - The status of WDS connection. System Up Time - The length of the time since the Router was last powered on or reset. Click the Refresh button to get the latest status and settings of the Router. 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 4.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 4-4 4.5 Network Figure 4-5 the Network menu There is only one submenu under the Network menu (shown in Figure 4-5): LAN. 4.5.1 LAN Choose menu “Network → LAN”, and then you can configure the IP parameters of the LAN on the screen as below. Figure 4-6 LAN MAC Address - The physical address of the LAN ports, as seen from the LAN. The value can't be changed.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 4.6 Wireless Figure 4-7 Wireless menu There are five submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in Figure 4-7): Wireless Settings, Wireless Security, MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced and Wireless Statistics. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. 4.6.1 Wireless Settings Choose menu “Wireless → Wireless Settings”, and then you can configure the basic settings for the wireless network on this page.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance. Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router SSID (to be bridged) - The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. You can also use the search function to select the SSID to join. BSSID (to be bridged) - The BSSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. You can also use the search function to select the BSSID to join. Survey - Click this button, you can survey the AP which runs in the current channel.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 2. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the Router. 4.6.2 Wireless Security Choose menu “Wireless → Wireless Security”, and then you can configure the security settings of your wireless network. There are three wireless security modes supported by the Router: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router • WEP Key Format - Hexadecimal and ASCII formats are provided here. Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length. ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. • WEP Key (Password) - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key that you create. Make sure these values are identical on all wireless stations in your network.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router • Encryption - When WPA-PSK or WPA is set as the Authentication Type, you can select Automatic (Recommended), TKIP or AES as Encryption. • PSK Password - You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. The default password is the last unique eight numbers of each Router’s MAC address. For ASCII, the key can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and any letters A to Z, the length should be between 8 and 63 characters.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add New… button. The "Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry" page will appear, shown in Figure 4-11: Figure 4-11 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit).
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 2. Select the radio button “Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to access” for Filtering Rules. 3. Delete all or disable all entries if there are any entries already. 4. Click the Add New... button. • Enter the MAC address 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B/00-0A-EB-00-07-5F in the MAC Address field. • Enter wireless station A/B in the Description field. • Select Enabled in the Status pull-down list. • Click the Save button. • Click the Back button.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Transmit Power - Here you can specify the transmit power of Router. You can select High, Middle or Low which you would like. High is the default setting and is recommended. Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 20-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here. The beacons are the packets sent by the Router to synchronize a wireless network. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The default value is 100.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 4-14 Wireless Statistics MAC Address - The connected wireless station's MAC address Current Status - The connected wireless station's running status, one of STA-AUTH / STA-ASSOC / STA-JOINED / WPA / WPA-PSK / WPA2 / WPA2-PSK / AP-UP / AP-DOWN / Disconnected Received Packets - Packets received by the station Sent Packets - Packets sent by the station You cannot change any of the values on this page.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the PC(s) that are connected to the Router in the LAN. Figure 4-16 DHCP Settings DHCP Server - 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 assigning IP addresses. 192.168.1.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 4.7.2 DHCP Clients List Choose menu “DHCP → DHCP Clients List”, and then you can view the information about the clients attached to the Router in the screen as shown in Figure 4-17. Figure 4-17 DHCP Clients List Client Name - The name of the DHCP client MAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP client Assigned IP - The IP address that the Router has allocated to the DHCP client Lease Time - The time of the DHCP client leased.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 1. Click the Add New… button. Then Figure 4-19 will pop-up. 2. Enter the MAC address (in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format.) and IP address (in dotted-decimal notation) of the computer for which you want to reserve an IP address. 3. Click the Save button. Figure 4-19 Add or Modify an Address Reservation Entry To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete. 2.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Log. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below. 4.8.1 Diagnostic Choose menu “System Tools → Diagnostic”, and then you can transact Ping or Traceroute function to check connectivity of your network in the following screen. Figure 4-21 Diagnostic Tools Diagnostic Tool - Check the radio button to select one diagnostic tool.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Ping Timeout - Set the waiting time for the reply of each Ping packet. If there is no reply in the specified time, the connection is overtime. The default is 800. Traceroute Max TTL - The max number of hops for a Traceroute connection. The default is 20. Click Start to check the connectivity of the Internet. The Diagnostic Results page displays the result of diagnosis.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 1. Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from our website. 2. Type the path and file name of the update file into the File field, or click the Browse button to locate the update file. 3. Click the Upgrade button. Note: 1. New firmware versions are posted at our website and can be downloaded for free. There is no need to upgrade the firmware unless the new firmware has a new feature you want to use.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 4.8.4 Backup & Restore Choose menu “System Tools → Backup & Restore”, and then you can save the current configuration of the Router as a backup file and restore the configuration via a backup file as shown in Figure 4-25. Figure 4-25 Backup & Restore Configuration Click the Backup button to save all configuration settings as a backup file in your local computer. To upgrade the Router's configuration, follow these instructions.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router • Change the Web Management Port. • 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). 4.8.6 Password Choose menu “System Tools → Password”, and then you can change the factory default user name and password of the Router in the next screen as shown in Figure 4-27.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 4.8.7 System Log Choose menu “System Tools → System Log”, and then you can view the logs of the Router. Figure 4-28 System Log Refresh - Refresh the page to show the latest log list. Clear All - All the logs will be deleted from the Router permanently, not just from the page.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Chapter 5. Configuration for Router Mode This chapter will show each Web page's key functions and the configuration way for Router Mode of PW-RN401M. 5.1 Login After your successful login, you can configure and manage the device. There are main menus on the left of the web-based utility. Submenus will be available after you click one of the main menus. On the right, there are the corresponding explanations and instructions.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 5-2 Firmware Version - The version information of the Router’s firmware. Hardware Version - The version information of the Router’s hardware. LAN - This field displays the current settings or information for the LAN, you can configure them in the Network > LAN page. • MAC Address - The physical address of the Router, as seen from the LAN. • IP Address - The LAN IP address of the Router.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Wireless - This field displays basic information or status for wireless function, you can configure them in the Wireless > Wireless Settings page. • Wireless Mode - The current wireless working mode in use. • Wireless Radio - Indicates whether the wireless radio feature of the AP is enabled or disabled. • Name (SSID) - The SSID of the AP. • Channel - The current wireless channel in use. • Mode - The current wireless mode which the Router works on.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 5.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 5.4 Working Mode The Router supports five operation mode types: AP, Router, Repeater, Bridge and Client. Please select one your want. Click Save to save your choice, which is shown as Figure 5-3. Figure 5-3 Wireless Working Mode Settings AP - The wireless access point mode. Router - The wireless Router Mode.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 5.5 Network Figure 5-5 the Network menu There are three submenus under the Network menu (shown in Figure 5-5): WAN, LAN and MAC Clone. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. 5.5.1 WAN Choose menu “Network → WAN”, and then you can configure the IP parameters of the WAN on the screen below. 1.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP. Use These DNS Servers - If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses, select Use These DNS Servers and enter the primary and secondary addresses into the correct fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned dynamically from your ISP.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP. Primary/Secondary DNS - (Optional) Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. Click the Save button to save your settings. 3. If your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, select PPPoE option.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router • Dynamic IP - You can check this radio button to use Dynamic IP as the secondary connection to connect to the local area network provided by ISP. • Static IP - You can check this radio button to use Static IP as the secondary connection to connect to the local area network provided by ISP.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 5-9 PPPoE Advanced Settings MTU Size - The default MTU size is “1480” bytes, which is usually fine. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP. Service Name/AC Name - The service name and AC (Access Concentrator) name should not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 5-10 WAN – L2TP User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP. Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately. Connect on Demand - You can configure the Router to disconnect from your Internet connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time).
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router connection automatically as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, check the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately. Connect on Demand - You can configure the Router to disconnect from your Internet connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask. Note: 1. If you change the IP Address of LAN, you must use the new IP Address to login to the Router. 2.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 5.6 Wireless Figure 5-14 Wireless menu There are five submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in Figure 5-14): Wireless Settings, Wireless Security, MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced and Wireless Statistics. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. 5.6.1 Wireless Settings Choose menu “Wireless → Wireless Settings”, and then you can configure the basic settings for the wireless network on this page.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance. Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router SSID (to be bridged) - The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. You can also use the search function to select the SSID to join. BSSID (to be bridged) - The BSSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. You can also use the search function to select the BSSID to join. Survey - Click this button, you can survey the AP which runs in the current channel.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 5.6.2 Wireless Security Choose menu “Wireless → Wireless Security”, and then you can configure the security settings of your wireless network. There are three wireless security modes supported by the Router: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. Figure 5-16 Wireless Security Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router length. ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. • WEP Key (Password) - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key that you create. Make sure these values are identical on all wireless stations in your network. • Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit.) for encryption. "Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router • PSK Password - You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. The default password is the last unique eight numbers of each Router’s MAC address For ASCII, the key can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and any letters A to Z, the length should be between 8 and 63 characters. For Hexadecimal, the key can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F, the length should be between 8 and 64 characters.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 5-18 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions: 1. Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). For example: 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B. 2. Give a simple description for the wireless station in the Description field. For example: Wireless station A. 3.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 3. Delete all or disable all entries if there are any entries already. 4. Click the Add New... button. 1) Enter the MAC address 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B/00-0A-EB-00-07-5F in the MAC Address field. 2) Enter wireless station A/B in the Description field. 3) Select Enabled in the Status pull-down list. 4) Click the Save button. 5) Click the Back button. The filtering rules that configured should be similar to the following list: 5.6.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router RTS Threshold - Here you can specify the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold. If the packet is larger than the specified RTS Threshold size, the Router will send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame. The default value is 2346. Fragmentation Threshold - This value is the maximum size determining whether packets will be fragmented.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router MAC Address - The connected wireless station's MAC address Current Status - The connected wireless station's running status, one of STA-AUTH / STA-ASSOC / STA-JOINED / WPA / WPA-PSK / WPA2 / WPA2-PSK / AP-UP / AP-DOWN / Disconnected Received Packets - Packets received by the station Sent Packets - Packets sent by the station You cannot change any of the values on this page.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 5-22 DHCP Settings DHCP Server - 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 assigning IP addresses. 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.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 5.7.2 DHCP Clients List Choose menu “DHCP → DHCP Clients List”, and then you can view the information about the clients attached to the Router in the screen as shown in Figure 5-23. Figure 5-23 DHCP Clients List Client Name - The name of the DHCP client MAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP client Assigned IP - The IP address that the Router has allocated to the DHCP client Lease Time - The time of the DHCP client leased.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router To Reserve an IP address: 1. Click the Add New… button. Then will pop-up. 2. Enter the MAC address (in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format.) and IP address (in dotted-decimal notation) of the computer for which you want to reserve an IP address. 3. Click the Save button. Figure 5-25 Add or Modify an Address Reservation Entry To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 5.8.1 Virtual Servers Choose menu “Forwarding → Virtual Servers”, and then you can view and add virtual servers in the screen as shown in Figure 5-27. Virtual servers can be used for setting up public services on your LAN, such as DNS, Email and FTP. A virtual server is defined as a service port, and all requests from the Internet to this service port will be redirected to the computer specified by the server IP.
PW-RN401M Figure 5-28 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Add or Modify a Virtual Server Entry Note: If your computer or server has more than one type of available service, please select another service, and enter the same IP Address for that computer or server. To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete. 2. Modify the information. 3. Click the Save button.
PW-RN401M Figure 5-29 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Port Triggering Once the Router is configured, the operation is as follows: 1. A local host makes an outgoing connection using a destination port number defined in the Trigger Port field. 2. The Router records this connection, opens the incoming port or ports associated with this entry in the Port Triggering table, and associates them with the local host. 3.
PW-RN401M 5. Select Enable in Status field. 6. Click the Save button to save the new rule. Figure 5-30 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Add or Modify a Port Triggering Entry To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete. 2. Modify the information. 3. Click the Save button. Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled. Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled.
PW-RN401M Figure 5-31 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router DMZ To assign a computer or server to be a DMZ server: 1. Check the Enable radio button. 2. Enter the IP Address of a local host in the DMZ Host IP Address field. 3. Click the Save button. Note: After you set the DMZ host, the firewall related to the host will not work. 5.8.4 UPnP Choose menu “Forwarding → UPnP”, and then you can view the information about UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) in the screen as shown in Figure 5-32.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router • Status - The status of the port is displayed here. “Enabled” means that the port is still active. Otherwise, the port is inactive. Click Refresh to update the Current UPnP Settings List. 5.9 Security Figure 5-33 The Security menu There are six submenus under the Security menu as shown in Figure 5-33: Firewall, IP Address Filtering, Domain Filtering, MAC Address Filtering, Remote Management, and Advanced Security.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Enable Firewall - the general firewall switch is on or off. Enable IP Address Filtering - set IP Address Filtering is enabled or disabled. There are two default filtering rules of IP Address Filtering, either Allow or Deny passing through the router. Enable Domain Filtering - set Domain Filtering is enabled or disabled. Enable MAC Filtering - set MAC Address Filtering is enabled or disabled.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router To create or modify an IP Address Filtering entry, please follow these instructions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Effective Time - Enter a range of time in HHMM format, which point to the range time for the entry to take effect. For example, 0803 - 1705, the entry will take effect from 08:03 to 17:05. LAN IP Address - Enter a LAN IP Address or a range of LAN IP addresses in the field, in dotted-decimal notation format. For example, 192.168.1.20 - 192.168.1.30.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 5.9.3 Domain Filtering The Domain Filtering page allows you to control access to certain websites on the Internet by specifying their domains or key words. Figure 5-37 Domain Filtering Before adding a Domain Filtering entry, you must ensure that Enable Firewall and Enable Domain Filtering have been selected on the Firewall page. To Add a Domain filtering entry, click the Add New… button.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete. 2. Modify the information. 3. Click the Save button. Click the Enabled All button to make all entries enabled. Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router the Add New… button. The page "Add or Modify a MAC Address Filtering entry" will appear, shown in Figure 5-40: Figure 5-40 Add or Modify a MAC Address Filtering entry To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions: 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). For example: 00-0E-AE-B0-00-0B.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 5.9.5 Remote Management You can configure the Remote Management function on this page. This feature allows you to manage your Router from a remote location, via the Internet. Figure 5-41 Remote Management Web Management Port - Web browser access normally uses the standard HTTP service port 80. This router’s default remote management Web port number is 80.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 5-42 Advanced Security settings Packets Statistic interval (5 ~ 60) - The default value is 10. Select a value between 5 and 60 seconds in the pull-down list. The Packets Statistic interval value indicates the time section of the packets statistic. The result of the statistic used for analysis by SYN Flood, UDP Flood and ICMP-Flood. DoS protection - Enable or Disable the DoS protection function.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router TCP-SYN-FLOOD Packets threshold: (5 ~ 3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value between 5 ~ 3600 packets. When the current TCP-SYN-FLOOD Packets numbers is beyond the set value, the router will start up the blocking function immediately. Ignore Ping Packet from WAN Port - Enable or Disable ignore ping packet from WAN port. The default is disabled. If enabled, the ping packet from the Internet cannot access the router.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 5-44 Static Routing To add static routing entries: 1. Click the Add New button. 2. Enter the following data: Destination IP Address - The Destination IP Address is 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.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled. Click the Delete All button to delete all entries 5.11 IP QoS You can configure the IP QoS function on this page. Figure 5-46 IP QoS Enable IP QoS - Enable or disable the function of IP QoS. Choose BandWidth Type - Select the network connection type from the drop-down list. Bandwidth Apply - The bandwidth you get. If you are not clear about that, please contact with your ISP for help.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Note: 1. The conversion relation of bandwidth: 1Mbps = 1000Kbps. 2. Please choose the Network Connection Type and set the bandwidth according to your Network. If you are not clear about that, please contact with your ISP for help. 3. If no IP QoS item is enabled, the Bandwidth Apply won't be effective. 4. IP address range for different entries could not have intersection with each other. 5.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router When you want to add or modify an IP & MAC Binding entry, you can click the Add New button or Modify button, and then you will go to the next page. This page is used for adding or modifying an IP & MAC Binding entry. Figure 5-49 IP & MAC Binding Setting (Add & Modify) To add IP & MAC Binding entries: 1. Click the Add New.. button. 2. Enter the MAC Address and IP Address. 3. Select the Bind checkbox. 4. Click the Save button to save it.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled. Click the Delete All button to delete all entries. 5.12.2 ARP List To manage the computer, you could observe the computers in the LAN by checking the relationship of MAC address and IP address on the ARP list, and you could configure the items on the ARP list also. This page displays the ARP List; it shows all the existing IP & MAC Binding entries.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router sign up for DDNS service providers such as www.dyndns.org, www.oray.net or www.comexe.cn. The Dynamic DNS client service provider will give you a password or key. 5.13.1 Oray.net DDNS If your selected dynamic DNS Service Provider is www.oray.net, the page will appear as shown in Figure 5-52: Figure 5-52 Oray.net DDNS Settings To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions: 1. Type the User Name for your DDNS account. 2. Type the Password for your DDNS account.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 5.14 System Tools Figure 5-53 The System Tools menu There are nine submenus under the System Tools menu: Time, Diagnostic, Firmware, Factory Defaults, Backup and Restore, Reboot, Password, System Log and Statistics. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below. 5.14.
PW-RN401M 2. Enter the Date in Month/Day/Year format. 3. Enter the Time in Hour/Minute/Second format. 4. Click Save. 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router For automatic time synchronization: 1. Enter the address of the NTP Server I or NTP Server II. 2. Click the Get GMT button to get GMT time from Internet if you have connected to Internet. Note: This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Diagnostic Tool - Check the radio button to select one diagnostic too. • Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution to a given host or gateway. • Traceroute - This diagnostic tool tests the performance of a connection. Note: You can use ping/traceroute to test both numeric IP address or domain name.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 5.14.3 Firmware The page allows you to upgrade the latest version firmware to keep your router up-to-date. Figure 5-57 Firmware Upgrade New firmware is posted at our website and can be downloaded for free. If the router is not experiencing difficulties, there is no need to upgrade firmware, unless the new firmware supports a new feature you need. Note: 1.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 5-58 Restore Factory Default Click the Restore button to reset all configuration settings to their default values. The default User Name: admin The default Password: admin Note: Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. 5.14.5 Backup & Restore This page allows you to save current configuration of router as backup or restore the configuration file you saved before.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 5.14.6 Reboot This page allows you to reboot the router. Figure 5-60 Reboot the router Click the Reboot button to reboot the router. Some settings of the router will take effect only after rebooting, which include: Change LAN IP Address. (System will reboot automatically) MAC Clone (system will reboot automatically) DHCP service function. Static address assignment of DHCP server. Web Service Port of the router.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Click the Save button when finished. Click the Clear All button to clear all. 5.14.8 System Log This page allows you to query the logs of the router. Figure 5-62 System Log The router can keep logs of all traffic. You can query the logs to find what happened to the router. Click the Refresh button to refresh the logs. Click the Clear All button to clear all the logs. 5.14.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Statistics Table: IP Address Packets Total Bytes Current The IP Address displayed with statistics The total amount of packets received and transmitted by the router. The total amount of bytes received and transmitted by the router. Packets The total amount of packets received and transmitted in the last Packets Statistic interval seconds. Bytes The total amount of bytes received and transmitted in the last Packets Statistic interval seconds.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Chapter 6. Configuration for Repeater Mode This chapter will show each Web page's key functions and the configuration way for Repeater Mode of PW-RN401M. 6.1 Login After your successful login, you can configure and manage the device. There are main menus on the left of the web-based utility. Submenus will be available after you click one of the main menus. On the right, there are the corresponding explanations and instructions.
PW-RN401M Figure 6-2 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Status Firmware Version - The version information of the Router’s firmware. Hardware Version - The version information of the Router’s hardware. LAN - This field displays the current settings or information for the LAN, you can configure them in the Network > LAN page. • MAC address - The physical address of the Router, as seen from the LAN. • IP address - The LAN IP address of the Router.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 6.4 Working Mode The Router supports five operation mode types: AP, Router, Repeater, Bridge and Client. Please select one your want. Click Save to save your choice, which is shown as Figure 4-3. Figure 6-3 Working Mode AP - The wireless access point mode. Router - The wireless Router Mode. In this mode, the device enables multi-user to share Internet via DSL/Cable Modem. The only wired port works as WAN. Repeater - The wireless Repeater Mode.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 6.5.1 LAN Choose menu “Network → LAN”, and then you can configure the IP parameters of the LAN on the screen as below. Figure 6-6 LAN MAC Address - The physical address of the LAN ports, as seen from the LAN. The value can't be changed. IP Address - Enter the IP address of your Router in dotted-decimal notation (factory default: 192.168.1.254). Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use 255.255.255.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 6-8 Wireless Settings - Repeater SSID - The SSID of AP that you want to access. MAC of AP - The MAC address of AP that you want to access. Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of those specified in this field.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router In an elevated location such as a high shelf. Away from the potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless phones. Away from large metal surfaces. 2. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the Router. 6.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router DHCP Server - 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 assigning IP addresses. 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.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Assigned IP - The IP address that the Router has allocated to the DHCP client Lease 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. You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current attached devices, click the Refresh button. 6.7.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete. 2. Modify the information. 3. Click the Save button. Click the Enable/Disabled All button to make all entries enabled/disabled. Click the Delete All button to delete all entries. Click the Next button to go to the next page and Click the Previous button to return the previous page. 6.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 6-15 Diagnostic Tools Diagnostic Tool - Check the radio button to select one diagnostic tool. • Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution to a given host or gateway. • Traceroute - This diagnostic tool tests the performance of a connection. Note: You can use ping/traceroute to test both numeric IP address or domain name.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Traceroute Max TTL - The max number of hops for a Traceroute connection. The default is 20. Click Start to check the connectivity of the Internet. The Diagnostic Results page displays the result of diagnosis. If the result is similar to the following screen, the connectivity of the Internet is fine. Figure 6-16 Diagnostic Results Note: Only one user can use this tool at one time.
PW-RN401M 2. 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Type the path and file name of the update file into the File field, or click the Browse button to locate the update file. 3. Click the Upgrade button. Note: 1. New firmware versions are posted at our website and can be downloaded for free. There is no need to upgrade the firmware unless the new firmware has a new feature you want to use.
PW-RN401M Figure 6-19 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Backup & Restore Configuration Click the Backup button to save all configuration settings as a backup file in your local computer. To upgrade the Router's configuration, follow these instructions. • Click the Browse… button to locate the update file for the Router, or enter the exact path to the Setting file in the text box. • Click the Restore button. Note: The current configuration will be covered by the uploading configuration file.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 6.8.6 Password Choose menu “System Tools → Password”, and then you can change the factory default user name and password of the Router in the next screen as shown in Figure 6-21. Figure 6-21 Password It is strongly recommended that you should change the factory default user name and password of the Router, because all users who try to access the Router's Web-based utility or Quick Setup will be prompted for the Router's default user name and password.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Chapter 7. Configuration for Bridge Mode This chapter will show each Web page's key functions and the configuration way for Bridge Mode of PW-RN401M. 7.1 Login After your successful login, you can configure and manage the device. There are main menus on the left of the web-based utility. Submenus will be available after you click one of the main menus. On the right, there are the corresponding explanations and instructions.
PW-RN401M Figure 7-2 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Status Firmware Version - The version information of the Router’s firmware. Hardware Version - The version information of the Router’s hardware. LAN - This field displays the current settings or information for the LAN, you can configure them in the Network > LAN page. • MAC address - The physical address of the Router, as seen from the LAN. • IP address - The LAN IP address of the Router.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router • Channel Width - The current wireless channel width in use. • MAC address - The physical address of the Router, as seen from the WLAN. • WDS Status - The status of WDS connection. System Up Time - The length of the time since the Router was last powered on or reset. Click the Refresh button to get the latest status and settings of the Router. 7.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide." 7.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 7-4 7.5 Network Figure 7-5 the Network menu There is only one submenu under the Network menu (shown in Figure 7-5): LAN. 7.5.1 LAN Choose menu “Network → LAN”, and then you can configure the IP parameters of the LAN on the screen as below. Figure 7-6 LAN MAC Address - The physical address of the LAN ports, as seen from the LAN. The value can't be changed.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 7.6 Wireless Figure 7-7 Wireless menu There are two submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in Figure 7-7): Wireless Settings and Wireless Security. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. 7.6.1 Wireless Settings Choose menu “Wireless → Wireless Settings”, and then you can configure the basic settings for the wireless network on this page.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router name (SSID) to a different value. This value is case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the same as test. Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of those specified in this field.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Authentication Type - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP (ASCII) or WEP (HEX). It indicates the authorization type of the Root AP. Password - If the AP your Router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill the password in this blank. Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page. Note: 1.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 7-9 Wireless Security Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect the Router without encryption. But it’s strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security. WEP - It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. • Type - you can choose the type for the WEP security on the pull-down list.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router • WEP Key (Password) - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key that you create. Make sure these values are identical on all wireless stations in your network. • Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit.) for encryption. "Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid. 64-bit - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not promoted) or 5 ASCII characters.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router For ASCII, the key can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and any letters A to Z, the length should be between 8 and 63 characters. For Hexadecimal, the key can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F, the length should be between 8 and 64 characters. Please also note the key is case sensitive, this means that upper and lower case keys will affect the outcome. It would also be a good idea to write down the key and all related wireless security settings.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 7-11 DHCP Settings DHCP Server - 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 assigning IP addresses. 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.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 7.7.2 DHCP Clients List Choose menu “DHCP → DHCP Clients List”, and then you can view the information about the clients attached to the Router in the screen as shown in Figure 7-12. Figure 7-12 DHCP Clients List Client Name - The name of the DHCP client MAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP client Assigned IP - The IP address that the Router has allocated to the DHCP client Lease Time - The time of the DHCP client leased.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 1. Click the Add New… button. Then Figure 4-19 will pop-up. 2. Enter the MAC address (in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format) and IP address (in dotted-decimal notation) of the computer for which you want to reserve an IP address. 3. Click the Save button. Figure 7-14 Add or Modify an Address Reservation Entry To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete. 2.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 7.8.1 Diagnostic Choose menu “System Tools → Diagnostic”, and then you can transact Ping or Traceroute function to check connectivity of your network in the following screen. Figure 7-16 Diagnostic Tools Diagnostic Tool - Check the radio button to select one diagnostic tool. • Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution to a given host or gateway.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Ping Packet Size - The size of Ping packet. The default is 64. Ping Timeout - Set the waiting time for the reply of each Ping packet. If there is no reply in the specified time, the connection is overtime. The default is 800. Traceroute Max TTL - The max number of hops for a Traceroute connection. The default is 20. Click Start to check the connectivity of the Internet. The Diagnostic Results page displays the result of diagnosis.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 1. Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from the our website. 2. Type the path and file name of the update file into the File field, or click the Browse button to locate the update file. 3. Click the Upgrade button. Note: 1. New firmware versions are posted at our website and can be downloaded for free. There is no need to upgrade the firmware unless the new firmware has a new feature you want to use.
PW-RN401M Figure 7-20 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Backup & Restore Configuration Click the Backup button to save all configuration settings as a backup file in your local computer. To upgrade the Router's configuration, follow these instructions. • Click the Browse… button to locate the update file for the Router, or enter the exact path to the Setting file in the text box. • Click the Restore button. Note: The current configuration will be covered by the uploading configuration file.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 7.8.6 Password Choose menu “System Tools → Password”, and then you can change the factory default user name and password of the Router in the next screen as shown in Figure 7-22. Figure 7-22 Password It is strongly recommended that you should change the factory default user name and password of the Router, because all users who try to access the Router's Web-based utility or Quick Setup will be prompted for the Router's default user name and password.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Chapter 8. Configuration for Client Mode This chapter will show each Web page's key functions and the configuration way for Client Mode of PW-RN401M. 8.1 Login After your successful login, you can configure and manage the device. There are main menus on the left of the web-based utility. Submenus will be available after you click one of the main menus. On the right, there are the corresponding explanations and instructions.
PW-RN401M Figure 8-2 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Status Firmware Version - The version information of the Router’s firmware. Hardware Version - The version information of the Router’s hardware. LAN - This field displays the current settings or information for the LAN, you can configure them in the Network > LAN page. • MAC address - The physical address of the Router, as seen from the LAN. • IP address - The LAN IP address of the Router.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 8.4 Working Mode The Router supports five operation mode types: AP, Router, Repeater, Bridge and Client. Please select one your want. Click Save to save your choice, which is shown as Figure 8-3. Figure 8-3 Working Mode AP - The wireless access point mode. Router - The wireless Router Mode. In this mode, the device enables multi-user to share Internet via DSL/Cable Modem. The only wired port works as WAN. Repeater - The wireless Repeater Mode.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 8.5.1 LAN Choose menu “Network → LAN”, and then you can configure the IP parameters of the LAN on the screen as below. Figure 8-6 LAN MAC Address - The physical address of the LAN ports, as seen from the LAN. The value can't be changed. IP Address - Enter the IP address of your Router in dotted-decimal notation (factory default: 192.168.1.254). Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use 255.255.255.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 8-8 Wireless Settings - Client SSID - Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is set to be Wireless_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last unique six numbers of each Router’s MAC address). But it is recommended strongly that you change your networks name (SSID) to a different value. This value is case-sensitive.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Note: 1. The operating distance or range of your wireless connection varies significantly based on the physical placement of the Router. For best results, place your Router. Near the center of the area in which your wireless stations will operate. In an elevated location such as a high shelf. Away from the potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless phones. 2. Away from large metal surfaces.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 8-10 DHCP Settings DHCP Server - 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 assigning IP addresses. 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.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 8.7.2 DHCP Clients List Choose menu “DHCP → DHCP Clients List”, and then you can view the information about the clients attached to the Router in the screen as shown in Figure 8-11. Figure 8-11 DHCP Clients List Client Name - The name of the DHCP client MAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP client Assigned IP - The IP address that the Router has allocated to the DHCP client Lease Time - The time of the DHCP client leased.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router To Reserve an IP address: 1. Click the Add New… button. Then Figure 8-13 will pop-up. 2. Enter the MAC address (in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format.) and IP address (in dotted-decimal notation) of the computer for which you want to reserve an IP address. 3. Click the Save button. Figure 8-13 Add or Modify an Address Reservation Entry To modify or delete an existing entry: 1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Log. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below. 8.8.1 Diagnostic Choose menu “System Tools → Diagnostic”, and then you can transact Ping or Traceroute function to check connectivity of your network in the following screen. Figure 8-15 Diagnostic Tools Diagnostic Tool - Check the radio button to select one diagnostic tool.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router IP Address/Domain Name - Type the destination IP address (e.g. 192.168.1.254) or Domain name (e.g.our website). Pings Count - The number of Ping packets for a Ping connection. The default is 4. Ping Packet Size - The size of Ping packet. The default is 64. Ping Timeout - Set the waiting time for the reply of each Ping packet. If there is no reply in the specified time, the connection is overtime. The default is 800.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Hardware Version - This displays the current hardware version. The hardware version of the upgrade file must accord with the Router’s current hardware version. To upgrade the Router's firmware, follow these instructions below: 1. Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from our website. 2. Type the path and file name of the update file into the File field, or click the Browse button to locate the update file. 3. Click the Upgrade button. Note: 1.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 8.8.4 Backup & Restore Choose menu “System Tools → Backup & Restore”, and then you can save the current configuration of the Router as a backup file and restore the configuration via a backup file as shown in Figure 8-19. Figure 8-19 Backup & Restore Configuration Click the Backup button to save all configuration settings as a backup file in your local computer. To upgrade the Router's configuration, follow these instructions.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router • 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. 8.8.6 Password Choose menu “System Tools → Password”, and then you can change the factory default user name and password of the Router in the next screen as shown in Figure 8-21.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router 8.8.7 System Log Choose menu “System Tools → System Log”, and then you can view the logs of the Router. Figure 8-22 System Log Refresh - Refresh the page to show the latest log list. Clear All - All the logs will be deleted from the Router permanently, not just from the page.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Appendix A: FAQ 1. How do I configure the Router to access the Internet by ADSL users? 1) First, configure the ADSL Modem configured in RFC1483 bridge model. 2) Connect the Ethernet cable from your ADSL Modem to the WAN port on the Router. The telephone cord plugs into the Line port of the ADSL Modem. 3) Log in to the Router, click the “Network” menu on the left of your browser, and click "WAN" submenu. On the WAN page, select “PPPoE” for WAN Connection Type.
PW-RN401M 2. 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router How do I configure the Router to access the Internet by Ethernet users? 1) Log in to the Router, click the “Network” menu on the left of your browser, and click "WAN" submenu. On the WAN page, select “Dynamic IP” for "WAN Connection Type", finish by clicking Save. 2) Some ISPs require that you register the MAC Address of your adapter, which is connected to your cable/DSL Modem during installation.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure A-4 Virtual Servers Figure A-5 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry Note: Your opposite side should call your WAN IP, which is displayed on the “Status” page. 4) How to enable DMZ Host: Log in to the Router, click the “Forwarding” menu on the left of your browser, and click "DMZ" submenu. On the "DMZ" page, click Enable radio button and type your IP address into the “DMZ Host IP Address” field, using 192.168.1.
PW-RN401M 2) 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router To change the WEB management port number: Log in to the Router, click the “Security” menu on the left of your browser, and click "Remote Management" submenu. On the "Remote Management" page, type a port number except 80, such as 88, into the "Web Management Port" field. Click Save and reboot the Router. Figure A-7 Remote Management Note: If the above configuration takes effect, configure to the Router by typing 192.168.1.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure A-9 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry 5. The wireless stations cannot connect to the Router. 1) Make sure the "Enable Wireless Router Radio" is checked. 2) Make sure that the wireless stations' SSID accord with the Router's SSID. 3) Make sure the wireless stations have right KEY for encryption when the Router is encrypted. 4) If the wireless connection is ready, but you can’t access the Router, check the IP Address of your wireless stations.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Appendix B: Configuring the PC In this section, we’ll introduce how to install and configure the TCP/IP correctly in Windows XP. First make sure your Ethernet Adapter is working, refer to the adapter’s manual if necessary. 1. Configure TCP/IP component 1) On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2) Click the Network and Internet Connections icon, and then click on the Network Connections tab in the appearing window.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 0-2 5) The following TCP/IP Properties window will display and the IP Address tab is open on this window by default.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Figure 0-3 Note: For Windows 98 OS or before, the PC and Router may need to be restarted. 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 192.168.1.254, specify the IP address as 192.168.1.x (x is from 1 to 253), and the Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0. 3 Type the Router’s LAN IP address (the default IP is 192.168.1.254) into the Default gateway field.
PW-RN401M Now: Click OK to keep your settings.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Appendix C: Specifications General Standards IEEE 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router Appendix D: Glossary 802.11n - 802.11n builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output). MIMO uses multiple transmitter and receiver antennas to allow for increased data throughput via spatial multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity, perhaps through coding schemes like Alamouti coding. The Enhanced Wireless Consortium (EWC) [3] was formed to help accelerate the IEEE 802.
PW-RN401M 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection. SSID - A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID.
