Planex GW-MF54G2 User manual

GW-MF54G2

User’s Manual

Foreword

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Users should read the explanation carefully and understand it completely, otherwise users

might be in danger or even be injured.

aution/ Be areful

Remind users to be careful when setting up the product and to avoid damaging the

product or its system programs.

Federal ommunication ommission Interference

Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a lass B digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the F Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can

be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- onnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

- onsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

F aution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the F Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

F Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with F RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

To maintain compliance with F RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the

transmitting antenna during transmitting.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Trademarks:

All trade names and trademarks are the properties of their respective companies.

Table of ontents

FOREWORD ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

HAPTER1 INTRODU TION TO GW-MF54G2 ................................................................................................................................ 6

1. ontents of Package....................................................................................................................... 8

2. Product Function .............................................................................................................................. 9

3. GW-MF54G2 Operating Mode ..........................................................................................................11

3.1. GW-MF54G2 AP Mode Setup.................................................................................................. 12

3.2. GW-MF54G2 Router Mode Setup ........................................................................................ 13

3.3. GW-MF54G2 onverter Mode Setup ................................................................................. 14

HAPTER2 SETUP & ONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................................................... 15

1. lient’s omputer Setup....................................................................................................................... 16

2. Web onfiguration................................................................................................................................... 18

HAPTER 3 AP MODE ONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................................................ 20

AP (Access Point) .......................................................................................................................................... 21

1. AP Mode onfiguration ......................................................................................................................... 22

2. Security .................................................................................................................................................. 23

2.1. Open system or Shared Key .......................................................................................... 25

2.2. Open system with 802.1x ............................................................................................... 26

2.3. Shared Key ............................................................................................................................... 27

2.4. WPA-RADIUS .......................................................................................................................... 28

2.5. WPA-PSK ................................................................................................................................... 29

2.6. WPA2-RADIUS ....................................................................................................................... 30

2.7. WPA2-PSK ................................................................................................................................ 31

3. Wireless Advanced Settings .............................................................................................................. 32

4. Wireless Access ontrol ....................................................................................................................... 34

5. WDS Setting................................................................................................................................................. 35

HAPTER 4 ROUTER MODE ONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................................ 36

Router ................................................................................................................................................................... 37

1. Security .................................................................................................................................................. 39

1.1. Open system or Shared Key .......................................................................................... 40

1.2. Open system with 802.1x ............................................................................................... 41

1.3. Shared Key ............................................................................................................................... 42

1.4. WPA-RADIUS .......................................................................................................................... 43

1.5. WPA-PSK ................................................................................................................................... 44

1.6. WPA2-RADIUS ....................................................................................................................... 45

1.7. WPA2-PSK ................................................................................................................................ 46

2. Wireless Advanced Settings .............................................................................................................. 47

3. Wireless Access ontrol ....................................................................................................................... 49

4. WAN Port ....................................................................................................................................................... 50

4.1. Static IP ............................................................................................................................................. 50

4.2. DH P .................................................................................................................................................... 52

4.3. PPPoE .................................................................................................................................................. 54

4.4. PPTP ..................................................................................................................................................... 56

5. Virtual Server.............................................................................................................................................. 58

6. DMZ................................................................................................................................................................... 59

7. Remote Management ............................................................................................................................. 60

8. URL Filtering................................................................................................................................................ 61

9. MA Filtering............................................................................................................................................... 62

10. IP Filtering................................................................................................................................................. 63

11. DDNS ............................................................................................................................................................. 64

HAPTER 5 LIENT MODE ONFIGURATION.............................................................................................................................. 65

lient Mode ........................................................................................................................................................ 66

1. Security .................................................................................................................................................. 68

1.1. Open system or Shared Key .......................................................................................... 69

1.2. Open system with 802.1x ............................................................................................... 71

1.3. Shared Key ............................................................................................................................... 72

1.4. WPA-RADIUS .......................................................................................................................... 73

1.5. WPA-PSK ................................................................................................................................... 74

1.6. WPA2-RADIUS ....................................................................................................................... 75

1.7. WPA2-PSK ................................................................................................................................ 76

2. Wireless Advanced Settings .............................................................................................................. 77

3. Site Survey ................................................................................................................................................... 79

HAPTER 6 OTHER FUN TIONS AND ONFIGURATIONS.................................................................................................... 80

1. Status .............................................................................................................................................................. 81

1.1. System Status ................................................................................................................................ 81

1.2. Active lients .................................................................................................................................. 82

2. T P/IP ............................................................................................................................................................ 83

3. Other ................................................................................................................................................................ 84

3.1. Upgrade Firmware....................................................................................................................... 84

3.2. Reboot................................................................................................................................................. 85

3.3. Password........................................................................................................................................... 86

hapter1 Introduction to GW-MF54G2

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing GW-MF54G2, the portable and multi-function Ethernet Router. GW-MF54G2 has

1 Ethernet port, and supports both 10 and 100 Base-T connections, and you can expand your wireless

network easily.

GW-MF54G2 supports 64/128 bit WEP encryption, WPA and IEEE802.1x protocol, which can protect your

system’s security while surfing wirelessly. The IP Filtering and the MA Filtering function make it much

easier for you to filter all the users who are connecting to GW-MF54G2.

GW-MF54G2 has a lot of advanced functions, and all the configurations are easy to use. Also, GW-MF54G2

has a built-in Web server, thus you can access its settings through Web browsers, such as IE, Netscape,

Firefox, and so on. You can set up and configure the settings easily and completely and enjoy the

convenience instantly.

Special Features:

Support WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WAP-RADIUS, and WPA2-RADIUS wireless security

protocol.

Support three different function modes: AP(Access Point), Router, and onverter.

Built in Web server.

Support SSID broadcast function.

1. ontents of Package

After purchasing GW-MF54G2 Wireless Router from a distributor or an agency, please open the package

and check that all the components listed below are included. If there is any item missing or damaged,

please contact with the distributor or the agency at once.

-GW-MF54G2

-2dBi Antenna x 1

-Quick Installation Guide x 1

-Product D-ROM (User’s Manual) x 1

-A Adapter x 1

-UTP able(1 meter) x 1

-onrad manual x 1

If plug the A adapter which includes in the product package into a socket with

different voltage power supply, it will cause damage and that is not included in

warranty.

2. Product Function

Front Panel—LEDs

LEDs Status Meaning

Power ON If there is no problem with GW-

MF54G2, the Power LED will be on

after you turning on.

Wireless On/Flashing

Wireless LAN will be on if the wireless signal is fine. When

GW-

MF54G2 is receiving or transmitting data, the Wireless LAN

will be flashing.

Ethernet On/Flashing

The Ethernet LED will be on if the Ethernet port is connecting to

modem or P . T

he Ethernet LED will be flashing when receiving

or transmitting data.

Side Panel—Ports

Port Function

Ethernet Use standard LAN cable (RJ-45 connectors) to connect your P or

modem to this port.

Power Plug the power cord into this port and the other side of the adaptor

should be plugged into the socket.

Button Function Usage

Reset Reset to Default

Press and hold this button for 10 seconds, all the

configuration values of GW

-MF54G2 will reset to

default.

AP/Router/ onverter

Switching Mode

ll the switch to switch GW-

MF54G2 to AP, Router

and

onverter mode.

If you want to change the operating mode of GW-MF54G2, please do so by the steps

down below:

1. Unplug the power cord of GW-MF54G2.

2. Pull the AP/Router/ onverter switch to the mode you would like to choose.

3. Plug the power cord of GW-MF54G2 back.

GW-MF54G2 will apply to the mode you choose after power on.

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