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MI424WR
Wireless
Broadband
Router
User’s
Manual
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Package Contents 1 Minimum System Requirements 2 Features 2 Getting to Know the Router 4 2 Connecting the Router 9 Sett
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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual 8 Using Advanced Settings 103 Firmware Upgrade 105 Firmware Restore 107 Configuration File 108 System Settings 109 Date and Time
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I n t r o d u c t i o n 1 Thank you for purchasing the Wireless Broadband Router. The Wireless Broadband Router supports Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA), a new net- working standard that allows digital entertainment and information to be trans- mitted and distributed to multiple devices over coaxial cables. The Router also sup- ports Ethernet and Wi-Fi networking, making it the most versatile router available. If you want to take your home or office networking to the next level, the Wirel
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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction s Wall-mount template s Vertical stand s Warranty Minimum System Requirements s Computer with Ethernet capability s Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP; Mac OS 9 or greater; Linux/ BSD, Unix s Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher; Netscape Navigator 7.0 or higher s TCP/IP network protocol installed on each computer Features s Supports multiple networking standards, including: WAN - Ethernet and MoCA interfaces LAN - 802.11g, 802
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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Intrusion detection MAC address filtering NAT DMZ hosting Access control Advanced wireless protection featuring WPA, WEP 64/128 bit encryp- tion, 802.1x authentication, and MAC address filtering ICSA certified s Other Features DHCP server option DHCP server/PPPoE server auto-detection DNS server LAN IP and WAN IP address selection MAC address cloning Port forwarding PPPoE support QoS support (end to end layer 2/3) featuring Diffserv,
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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Getting to Know the Router This section contains a quick description of the Router’s lights (LEDs), ports, etc. The Router features several indicator lights on its front panel, and a series of ports and switches on its rear panel. Front Panel The front panel of the Router features ten indicator lights: Power, WAN Ethernet, WAN Coax, Internet, LAN Ethernet (4), LAN Coax, and Wireless. Power Light The Power light displays the Router
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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Internet Light When the Internet light glows steadily green, the Router is connected to the ISP (Internet Service Provider). If it glows amber, there is a physical connection to the ONT (Optical Network Terminator), but authentication has not taken place (i.e., no IP address is present). LAN Ethernet Lights (1, 2, 3, 4) The LAN Ethernet lights illuminate when the Router is connected to a local network via one or more of its Et
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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Rear Panel The rear panel of the Router features seven ports (Coax, WAN Ethernet, LAN Ethernet [4], and Power), as well as a Reset button and Power switch. Coax Port The Coax port connects the Router to the ISP or other devices using a coaxial cable. Reset Button To restore the Router’s factory default settings, press and hold the Reset button for approximately ten seconds. The reset process will start about ten seconds after rele
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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Power Switch The Power switch powers the Router on and off. Power Port The Power port connects the Router to an electrical wall outlet via the Power cord. 6 7
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Connecting the 2 Router Connecting a computer or local network to the Wireless Broadband Router is a simple procedure, varying slightly depending on the computer’s operating system but designed to seamlessly integrate the Router with the computer or local net- work. Moreover, addition configuration to access the GUI is not required when tak- ing advantage of Universal Plug-and-Play support in Windows XP. The Windows default network settings dictate that in most cases, the setup pro- cedure d
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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting the Router 6. Make sure the computer is powered on, then plug the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the computer. 7. Make sure at least one of the Ethernet LAN lights on the front of the Router glows steadily green. This may take a few moments. 8. The phone company previously installed a high-speed wall jack somewhere in the house. Locate it and note its type (Ethernet or coaxial). If Ethernet, follow s
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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting the Router Computer Network Configuration Each network interface on the computer should either be configured with a stati- cally defined IP address and DNS address, or instructed to automatically obtain an IP address using the Network DHCP server. The Router is set up, by default, with an active DHCP server, and we recommend leaving this setting as is. Configuring Dynamic IP Addressing To set up a computer to use dynamic IP addressi
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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting the Router Windows 98/Me 1. Select Network in the Control Panel. 2. Select the TCP/IP settings for the network card, then click Properties. 3. Click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button in the “IP Address” tab. 4. Click Disable DNS in the DNS configuration tab. 5. Click OK in the “TCP/IP Properties” screen. 6. Click OK in the “Network” screen to reboot and save the settings. Windows NT 1. Click Network in the Co
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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting the Router Configuring the Router 1. Open a web browser on the computer connected to the Router. In the “Address” text box, type: h t t p : / / 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 1 . 1 then press Enter on the keyboard. 2. The “Login” screen appears. Enter the default user name (admin) and pass- word (password) in the appropriate text boxes, then click OK. 3. The “Login Setup” screen appears. Select a new user name and pa
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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting the Router Connecting Other Computers/Set Top Boxes The Router can connect to other computers or set top boxes in three ways: via Ethernet, via wireless connection, or via coaxial cable. Ethernet 1. Get an Ethernet cable and plug one end into one of the open yellow Ethernet ports on the back of the Router. 2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the computer. 3. Make sure the corresponding Ethernet LAN lig
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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting the Router 3. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the coaxial wall jack, and the other end to the red Coax port on the back of the Router. 4. Power up the set top box. 5. Make sure the Coax LAN light on the front of the Router glows steadily green. This may take a few minutes. When it does, the set top box is con- nected to the Router. Home Page After logging into the Router’s MegaControl Panel (see “Configuring the Router” at t
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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual Main Menu The “Main Menu” contains links to all of the configuration options of the Router: Wireless Setup (explained in chapter 4 of this manual), My Network (chapter 5), Firewall (chapter 6), Parental Controls (chapter 7), Advanced (chapter 8), and System Monitoring (chapter 9). My Router This section displays the status of the Router’s network and Internet connection. A green light signifies the Router is connected; a yellow light means the Router is
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Configuring My 3 Network Settings Once the Wireless Broadband Router is physically connected and the MegaControl Panel’s Home screen is displayed in a web browser, a list of the devices connected to the Router’s network appears in the “My Network” section of the screen. From here, some basic network settings can be configured. Accessing My Network To access My Network, click on “My Network” in the Home screen. The “My Network” screen appears: On the far right side of the screen, in the “Conn
