Wireless Broadband RouterUser’s ManualMI424WR
6Wireless Broadband Router User Manual7Chapter 1 IntroductionPower SwitchThe Power switch powers the Router on and off.Power PortThe Power port conne
96Wireless Broadband Router User Manual97Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Security• FTP port request to 3rd party is forbidden (Possible bounce at
98Wireless Broadband Router User Manual3. Select the type of blocked events to be listed in the log:• All Blocked Connection Attempts - activating
99Using Parental ControlsThe abundance of harmful information on the Internet poses a serious challenge for employers and parents alike - “How can I r
100Wireless Broadband Router User Manual101Chapter 7 Parental Controls3a. Click the circle next to “Block the following Websites” to block access to
100Wireless Broadband Router User Manual101Chapter 7 Parental Controls5a. Select the computer or device on the network on which the access policy wi
102Wireless Broadband Router User Manual2. Select the time period during which the access policy will be enforced from the “Network Computer/Device”
103Using Advanced SettingsThe “Advanced” section of the Wireless Broadband Router’s MegaControl Panel is intended primarily for more advanced users. S
104Wireless Broadband Router User Manual105Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsRestore Defaults - reset the Router to its default settingsReboot Router
104Wireless Broadband Router User Manual105Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsFirmware Upgrade The Router offers a built-in mechanism for upgrading its
106Wireless Broadband Router User Manual107Chapter 8 Using Advanced Settings2. In the “Upgrade From a Computer in the Network” section, click Upgra
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106Wireless Broadband Router User Manual107Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsAutomatic Check DisabledIf “Automatically Check Disabled” is selected, th
108Wireless Broadband Router User Manual109Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsConfiguration FileUse the Router’s Configuration File feature to view, sa
108Wireless Broadband Router User Manual109Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsSystem Settings Clicking System Settings in the Advanced screen generates
110Wireless Broadband Router User Manual111Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsSystemUse the “System” section of this screen to configure the following
110Wireless Broadband Router User Manual111Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsManagement Application Ports This section allows the following management
112Wireless Broadband Router User Manual113Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsSecurity Logging Use this section to configure the following security log
112Wireless Broadband Router User Manual113Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsPortEnter the port number of the E-mail server in this text box.Server Re
114Wireless Broadband Router User Manual115Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsDate and Time To configure date, time, and daylight savings time settings
114Wireless Broadband Router User Manual115Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsTo perform an automatic time update: 1. Click in the “Enabled” check box
116Wireless Broadband Router User Manual117Chapter 8 Using Advanced Settings3. Click Add. The “Set Rule Schedule” screen appears. 4. Enter a name
9Connecting the RouterConnecting a computer or local network to the Wireless Broadband Router is a simple procedure, varying slightly depending on the
116Wireless Broadband Router User Manual117Chapter 8 Using Advanced Settings8. If applicable, click New Hours Range Entry to define an active/inact
118Wireless Broadband Router User Manual119Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsWhen adding a routing rule, the following parameters must be specified: •
118Wireless Broadband Router User Manual119Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsDomain RoutingDomain routing is used in multi-router local network config
120Wireless Broadband Router User Manual121Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsTo view a summary of the services currently being provided by the DHCP se
120Wireless Broadband Router User Manual121Chapter 8 Using Advanced Settings3. Complete the following fields: • Start IP Address Range, End IP Ad
122Wireless Broadband Router User Manual123Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsTo define a new connection with a fixed IP address: 1. Click New Static
122Wireless Broadband Router User Manual123Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsDiagnostics The Diagnostics screen can assist in testing network connecti
124Wireless Broadband Router User Manual125Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsRestoring Default Settings If the Router’s factory default settings need
124Wireless Broadband Router User Manual125Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsMAC Cloning A MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique hexadecimal
126Wireless Broadband Router User Manual127Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsUsers To manage individual users:1. Click Users in the Advanced screen,
10Wireless Broadband Router User Manual11Chapter 2 Connecting the Router6. Make sure the computer is powered on, then plug the other end of the yell
126Wireless Broadband Router User Manual127Chapter 8 Using Advanced Settings• E-mail Notification - E-mail notification can be used to receive indic
128Wireless Broadband Router User Manual129Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsRemote AdministrationThe Router’s Remote Administration capabilities are
128Wireless Broadband Router User Manual129Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsSetting up Dynamic DNSTo set up Dynamic DNS on the Router, click Dynamic
130Wireless Broadband Router User Manual131Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsHost NameEnter the full Dynamic DNS domain in this text box. WildcardSele
130Wireless Broadband Router User Manual131Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsThe DNS server does not require configuration. However, the list of compu
132Wireless Broadband Router User Manual133Chapter 8 Using Advanced Settings2. If the host was manually added to the DNS Table, its host name and/o
132Wireless Broadband Router User Manual133Chapter 8 Using Advanced Settings2. Click Add. The “Edit Network Object” screen appears. 3. Specify a
134Wireless Broadband Router User Manual135Chapter 8 Using Advanced Settings2. Click in the “Allow Other Network Users to Control Wireless Broadban
134Wireless Broadband Router User Manual135Chapter 8 Using Advanced SettingsProtocolsProtocols features a list of preset and user-defined application
136Wireless Broadband Router User Manual3. Name the service in the “Service Name” text box and, if needed, enter a description of the service in the
10Wireless Broadband Router User Manual11Chapter 2 Connecting the RouterComputer Network Conguration Each network interface on the computer should e
137Monitoring the RouterThe Wireless Broadband Router’s System Monitoring screens display important system information, including: • Basic Router se
138Wireless Broadband Router User Manual139Chapter 9 Monitoring the RouterAdvanced StatusClicking Advanced Status displays three other monitoring opt
138Wireless Broadband Router User Manual139Chapter 9 Monitoring the RouterFull Status/System wide Monitoring of Connections 1. Click Full Status/Sy
140Wireless Broadband Router User ManualTraffic MonitoringThe Router constantly monitors traffic within the local network and between the local networ
141TroubleshootingThis chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Broadband Router, and techniques to try an
142Wireless Broadband Router User Manual143Chapter 10 TroubleshootingLAN Connection Failure• Ensure the Router is properly installed, the LAN connec
142Wireless Broadband Router User Manual143Chapter 10 TroubleshootingAre the Router’s Ethernet ports auto-sensing?Yes. Either a straight-through or c
144Wireless Broadband Router User ManualI cannot access the Router’s Graphical User Interface? What should I do?If you cannot access the Router’s Grap
145Quality of Service Network-based applications and traffic are growing at a high rate, producing an ever-increasing demand for bandwidth and network
146Wireless Broadband Router User Manual147Appendix A Quality of ServiceThe matching of packets by rules is connection-based, known as Stateful Packe
12Wireless Broadband Router User Manual13Chapter 2 Connecting the RouterWindows 98/Me1. Select Network in the Control Panel. 2. Select the TCP/IP s
146Wireless Broadband Router User Manual147Appendix A Quality of ServiceSetting Priority RulesTo set priority rules:1. Click Quality of Service in
148Wireless Broadband Router User Manual149Appendix A Quality of Service2. After choosing the traffic direction and the device on which to set the
148Wireless Broadband Router User Manual149Appendix A Quality of ServiceSet Priority - Activate this check box to add a priority to the rule. The scr
150Wireless Broadband Router User Manual151Appendix A Quality of ServiceDevice Traffic ShapingThis section describes the different Traffic Shaping sc
150Wireless Broadband Router User Manual151Appendix A Quality of ServiceConfigure the following parameters:Tx Bandwidth - Tx bandwidth limits the Rou
152Wireless Broadband Router User Manual153Appendix A Quality of ServiceTo define a shaping class:1. Click Add in the “Tx Traffic Shaping” section
152Wireless Broadband Router User Manual153Appendix A Quality of ServicePolicy The class policy determines the policy of routing packets inside the
154Wireless Broadband Router User Manual155Appendix A Quality of ServiceTo add a new outbound/inbound class rule, click Add in the Edit Class screen.
154Wireless Broadband Router User Manual155Appendix A Quality of ServiceSet Priority - Activate this check box to add a priority to the rule. The scr
156Wireless Broadband Router User Manual157Appendix A Quality of ServiceFurthermore, the Router cannot control the behavior of the ISP, which may not
12Wireless Broadband Router User Manual13Chapter 2 Connecting the RouterConfiguring the Router1. Open a web browser on the computer connected to the
156Wireless Broadband Router User Manual157Appendix A Quality of Service1. Click Quality of Service at the top of the Home screen, then click DSCP
158Wireless Broadband Router User Manual159Appendix A Quality of Service802.1p SettingsThe IEEE 802.1p priority marking method is a standard for prio
158Wireless Broadband Router User Manual159Appendix A Quality of Service2. The eight 802.1p values are pre-populated with the three priority levels
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161SpecificationsGeneralModel NumberMI424WR (4-Port Wireless Broadband Router)StandardsIEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.11b, g (Wireless)IPIP version
162Wireless Broadband Router User ManualWireless Operating RangeIndoorsUp to 91 M (300 ft.)OutdoorsUp to 533 M (1750 ft.)TopologyStar (Ethernet)LED In
14Wireless Broadband Router User Manual15Chapter 2 Connecting the RouterConnecting Other Computers/Set Top BoxesThe Router can connect to other compu
14Wireless Broadband Router User Manual15Chapter 2 Connecting the Router3. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the coaxial wall jack, and the ot
16Wireless Broadband Router User ManualMain MenuThe “Main Menu” contains links to all of the configuration options of the Router: Wireless Setup (expl
iTable of Contents1 Introduction 1Package Contents
17Configuring My Network SettingsOnce the Wireless Broadband Router is physically connected and the MegaControl Panel’s Home screen is displayed in a
18Wireless Broadband Router User Manual19Chapter 3 Configuring My Network SettingsUsing My NetworkVarious settings can be accessed for a particular d
18Wireless Broadband Router User Manual19Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings1. Click Add in the “Networked computer/Device” column. The “Add
20Wireless Broadband Router User Manual21Chapter 3 Configuring My Network SettingsThe user may disable an access control and the service made availab
20Wireless Broadband Router User Manual21Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings1. Click Add. The “Add Port Forwarding Rule” screen appears.2. En
22Wireless Broadband Router User Manual23Chapter 3 Configuring My Network SettingsView Device DetailsTo view information about a networked device, or
22Wireless Broadband Router User Manual23Chapter 3 Configuring My Network SettingsRename This DeviceTo rename a networked device, locate the device i
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25Creating a Wireless NetworkThis chapter explains how to create a wireless network using the Wireless Broadband Router, including accessing and confi
26Wireless Broadband Router User Manual27Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless NetworkWireless StatusClicking on the “Wireless Settings” icon in the Home scr
iiWireless Broadband Router User Manualii8 Using Advanced Settings 103Firmware Upgrade
26Wireless Broadband Router User Manual27Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless NetworkSSID BroadcastDisplays whether the Router is broadcasting its SSID. If
28Wireless Broadband Router User Manual29Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless NetworkBasic Security SettingsTo configure the Router’s wireless network for b
28Wireless Broadband Router User Manual29Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless Network5. Select a WEP security level from the “select a WEP Key” drop-down l
30Wireless Broadband Router User Manual31Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless NetworkAdvanced Security SettingsTo configure the Router’s advanced wireless n
30Wireless Broadband Router User Manual31Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless NetworkWEPIf WEP was selected in the Advanced Security Settings screen, the “W
32Wireless Broadband Router User Manual33Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless Network802.1X WEPIf 802.1X WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) was selected, the “W
32Wireless Broadband Router User Manual33Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless NetworkWPAIf WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was selected, the “WPA Key” screen a
34Wireless Broadband Router User Manual35Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless NetworkLevel 2 (SSID Broadcast)This section is used to configure the Router’s
34Wireless Broadband Router User Manual35Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless NetworkLevel 3 (Limiting Access)This section is used to limit access to the Ro
36Wireless Broadband Router User Manual37Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless Network3. Enter the MAC address of a device in the “Client MAC address” text
1IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Wireless Broadband Router. The Wireless Broadband Router supports Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA), a ne
36Wireless Broadband Router User Manual37Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless NetworkWhen should this rule occur?Displays the time during which the rule is
38Wireless Broadband Router User Manual39Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless NetworkDTIM Interval Enter the DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) int
38Wireless Broadband Router User Manual39Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless Network2. Double-click the wireless connection icon. The “Wireless Network C
40Wireless Broadband Router User Manual41Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless NetworkConnecting a Wireless Windows XP ClientThis section assumes the Router
40Wireless Broadband Router User Manual41Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless Network3. Click the connection once to mark it, then click Connect at the bo
42Wireless Broadband Router User Manual43Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless Network2. The “Wireless Network Connection Properties” window appears. Selec
42Wireless Broadband Router User Manual43Chapter 4 Creating a Wireless Network6. Enter the pre-shared key in both the “Network key” and the “Confirm
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45Using Network Connections The Wireless Broadband Router supports various local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN, on Internet) connectio
46Wireless Broadband Router User Manual47Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsTo select a connection, click on its name. The rest of this chapter desc
2Wireless Broadband Router User Manual3Chapter 1 Introductions Wall-mount templates Vertical stands WarrantyMinimum System Requirementss Computer
46Wireless Broadband Router User Manual47Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsConfiguring the Home/Office NetworkClick Settings in the “Network (Home/
48Wireless Broadband Router User Manual49Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsInternet ProtocolThis section has three options: No IP Address, Obtain a
48Wireless Broadband Router User Manual49Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsSTP Click in the device’s “STP” check box to enable Spanning Tree Proto
50Wireless Broadband Router User Manual51Chapter 5 Using Network Connections4. Enter the subnet mask address in the “Subnet Mask” text boxes. The s
50Wireless Broadband Router User Manual51Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsRouting TableClicking New Route generates the “New Route” window, where
52Wireless Broadband Router User Manual53Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsConfiguring the Ethernet ConnectionClick Settings at the bottom-right of
52Wireless Broadband Router User Manual53Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsAdditional IP AddressesClicking New IP Address generates the “Additional
54Wireless Broadband Router User Manual55Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsCoax Connection A Coax connection connects devices (such as set-top boxe
54Wireless Broadband Router User Manual55Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsConfigure CoaxClick Settings at the bottom-right of the Coax Properties
56Wireless Broadband Router User Manual57Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsCoax Link Set up the coax link options in this section of the Configure
2Wireless Broadband Router User Manual3Chapter 1 IntroductionIntrusion detectionMAC address filteringNATDMZ hostingAccess controlAdvanced wireless pr
56Wireless Broadband Router User Manual57Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsBroadband Ethernet Connection A Broadband Ethernet connection connects t
58Wireless Broadband Router User Manual59Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsConfiguring the Broadband Ethernet ConnectionClick Settings at the botto
58Wireless Broadband Router User Manual59Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsMTU MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest packet size p
60Wireless Broadband Router User Manual61Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsIP Address Distribution The “IP Address Distribution” section of the Con
60Wireless Broadband Router User Manual61Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsAdditionally, to add a new product or product family, click New IP Range
62Wireless Broadband Router User Manual63Chapter 5 Using Network Connections3. Click in the “Default Route” check box to define this device as a th
62Wireless Broadband Router User Manual63Chapter 5 Using Network Connections☞ Note: If disabling the connection, the Router must be rebooted for the
64Wireless Broadband Router User Manual65Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsNetwork Displays the type of network to which the link is connected. Si
64Wireless Broadband Router User Manual65Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsObtain an IP Address Automatically Select this option if the ISP requir
66Wireless Broadband Router User Manual67Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsDHCP Server To set up the WAN Coax Link Ethernet connection to function
4Wireless Broadband Router User Manual5Chapter 1 IntroductionGetting to Know the RouterThis section contains a quick description of the Router’s ligh
66Wireless Broadband Router User Manual67Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsAdvanced To set up the Router’s Coax broadband connection for advanced
68Wireless Broadband Router User Manual69Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsWAN PPPoE/WAN PPPoE 2WAN Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) r
68Wireless Broadband Router User Manual69Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsConfiguring the WAN PPPoE ConnectionClick Settings in the WAN PPPoE Prop
70Wireless Broadband Router User Manual71Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsNetwork Select the type of connection being configured from the drop-do
70Wireless Broadband Router User Manual71Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsLogin User Name Enter the user name (provided by the ISP) in this text
72Wireless Broadband Router User Manual73Chapter 5 Using Network ConnectionsInternet ProtocolSelect one of the following Internet Protocol options f
72Wireless Broadband Router User Manual73Chapter 5 Using Network Connections• NAPT - Select this option to activate NAPT (Network Address and Port
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75Configuring the Router’s Security The Wireless Broadband Router’s security suite includes comprehensive and robust security services: Stateful Packe
76Wireless Broadband Router User Manual77Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityThis chapter covers these Security features: • General - select
4Wireless Broadband Router User Manual5Chapter 1 IntroductionInternet Light When the Internet light glows steadily green, the Router is connected to
76Wireless Broadband Router User Manual77Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityGeneral The “General” screen is used to configure the Router’s ba
78Wireless Broadband Router User Manual79Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityNote that it is the origin of the request, not subsequent respons
78Wireless Broadband Router User Manual79Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Security2. Check the “Block IP Fragments” box to protect the local netw
80Wireless Broadband Router User Manual81Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityAllow or Restrict ServicesTo view and allow/restrict these servic
80Wireless Broadband Router User Manual81Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Security3. If this access control rule applies to all networked devices
82Wireless Broadband Router User Manual83Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityPort Forwarding In its default state, the Router blocks all exter
82Wireless Broadband Router User Manual83Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Security4. Select the Internet protocol to be provided from the “Protoco
84Wireless Broadband Router User Manual85Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityTo designate a local computer as a DMZ host: 1. Select DMZ Host
84Wireless Broadband Router User Manual85Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityTo use port triggering:1. Select Port Triggering from the left
86Wireless Broadband Router User Manual87Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityRemote Administration The Router can be accessed and controlled n
6Wireless Broadband Router User Manual7Chapter 1 IntroductionRear PanelThe rear panel of the Router features seven ports (Coax, WAN Ethernet, LAN Eth
86Wireless Broadband Router User Manual87Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityMegaControl PanelMegaControl Panel is used to obtain access to th
88Wireless Broadband Router User Manual89Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityStatic NATThis option allows multiple public addresses to be desi
88Wireless Broadband Router User Manual89Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityAdvanced FilteringAdvanced filtering is designed to allow compreh
90Wireless Broadband Router User Manual91Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityInbound Packets - Input Rule Sets • Initial rules • All rules
90Wireless Broadband Router User Manual91Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityTo configure advanced filtering rules, click Add next to the rule
92Wireless Broadband Router User Manual93Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Security• Accept - Allow access to packets that match the source and de
92Wireless Broadband Router User Manual93Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s SecurityTimeThe time (based on the Router’s date and time settings) the e
94Wireless Broadband Router User Manual95Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Securitysage has been blocked. • ICMP redirect protection - an ICMP redi
94Wireless Broadband Router User Manual95Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Securityreceive a PPTP connection has been accepted. • AUTH:113 request
96Wireless Broadband Router User Manual97Chapter 6 Configuring the Router’s Security• Fragmented packet, packet too big - a packet has been blocked
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