User guide

MWN-WAPR150N Wireless-N Broadband Router

Frequently Asked Questions

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2. After I change the IP address of the router, the internet browser says it cannot display

the page.

Once the router reboots, your computer may lose connection to the router. Simply restart the

computer or renew the DHCP lease and it will reconnect and be able to access the router using

the new IP address.

To renew the DHCP lease on Windows based Operating Systems, Open a Command Prompt

and “Run as Administrator”, type “ipconfig/release”, enter, type “ipconfig/renew”, enter.

For Mac Users, go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Network > Ethernet > ‘Advanced’ or

‘Configure’ > TCP/IP Tab > Select “Using DHCP” > Click Renew DHCP Lease

Once the IP address is renewed, you can reopen the internet browser and try logging into the

Medialink router again.

If the devices dropping are Apple computers, see Question 22.

3. What is the range of this router?

The range of the router is affected by many things including building materials and physical

objects, neighboring networks, appliances, power tools, Bluetooth devices, etc. However in a

normal residential environment, the router should be able to broadcast approximately 150 to

250 feet.

4. I have to use MixedWEP security because of the limitations of some of the devices on

my network. What are the dangers of not using WPA or WPA2?

MixedWEP will keep the average user from hogging your bandwidth and from looking around

your network. However, there is software available for hackers to use to break into your network

if it is secured by MixedWEP only. Of course one has to be within the 150-250 foot range of the

router to do this but it can be done.

5. How can I download the latest firmware for my router?

When there is a firmware upgrade available it will be posted at

www.medialinkproducts.com/support

. If you do not see a new version posted there, then there

are none available at that time.