User guide

MWN-WAPR150N Wireless-N Broadband Router
Frequently Asked Questions
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A. Frequently Asked Questions: Installing Your Router
1a. How do I login into the web-based GUI to modify or review the settings of my router?
Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari and in the address bar enter
the router’s default IP address, 192.168.0.1, then Press “Enter”. When prompted, type in the
username and password to your router (default is “admin” for both). Click “OK” to enter the
router’s web-based interface. Click on the appropriate option from the list to the left of the
window to change the settings. If you would like to change the name of your wireless network
(SSID), click on WLAN Settings, then change the name next to the field “SSID”. You will need to
be able to recognize this name in a list. You don’t need to memorize it. Click Apply when you
are finished. If you would like to change or add security to your network, click WLAN Settings,
then click on Security Settings (directly under Basic Settings) from the list of options to the left of
the window. Choose your security mode (WPA-Personal is recommended), your algorithm (AES
is recommended), and set your Passphrase. The Passphrase is the “Password” or “Network
Key” for your wireless network. You DO need to memorize this and keep in mind it must be at
least 8 characters and it is case-sensitive. Click Apply. You are now ready to connect your
wireless devices to the network.
2a. Is my modem compatible with this router?
The only known brand of modems that WILL NOT WORK with the MWN-WAPR150N are
HughesNet modems. Some modems provide for an easier configuration of the router than
others. If you have a DSL modem see Question 11a on page 6
of this FAQ. If you do not have
DSL but are still having issues with the initial setup, see Question 10a on page 5
of this FAQ.
3a. Does this router support my Operating System?
This router supports any Operating System including but not limited to Windows, Mac, and
Linux, however each OS may have its own limitations. For instance older Operating Systems
may not support more recent forms of security like WPA or WPA2 but they may support Mixed
WEP. If you have Windows Vista or Windows XP and are unable to connect wirelessly to the
router, please see Question 2b on page 9
of this FAQ.
4a. If I plug into the router with my computer, I can get online but then when I unplug my
computer from the router I can’t. Why is that?
After you unplug your computer from the router, you will still need to connect wirelessly to the
new wireless network you have created. To connect your computer wirelessly to the network,
see Section 2.4 of the User Guide v3 (Page 51)
posted at www.medialinkproducts.com/support.