User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- Package Contents
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Connecting the Router
- Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide
- Chapter 4. Configuration for AP Mode
- Chapter 5. Configuration for Router Mode
- Chapter 6. Configuration for Repeater Mode
- Chapter 7. Configuration for Bridge Mode
- Chapter 8. Configuration for Client Mode
- Appendix A: FAQ
- Appendix B: Configuring the PC
- Appendix C: Specifications
- Appendix D: Glossary
PW-RN401M
150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router
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2.3.1 AP Mode
As the supplement of wired LAN, PW-RN401M enables the wired LAN to connect to the Internet
wirelessly.
The default mode of PW-RN401M is AP. Plug the power plug of PW-RN401M in electrical wall
socket and connect the Ethernet cable correctly, you can surf the Internet by connecting your
PC(s) to the Router wirelessly.
On this mode, the only wired port works as LAN. Computer could connect to the device by either
wired or wireless way. The Pre-encryption function is opened by default and the default password
is the last unique eight numbers of each Router’s MAC address. To avoid the conflict of DHCP
service with front-end devices, the DHCP server is default to be closed on this mode. If you want
to login in the management page, please set your computer’s IP address manually.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the PW-RN401M in AP Mode
1. Connect the LAN port of PW-RN401M to the wired network port with an Ethernet cable.
2. Plug the power plug of PW-RN401M in electrical wall socket.
3. Power on the PC(s) and notebook(s).
2.3.2 Router Mode
As a wireless router, PW-RN401M enables multi-user to share Internet via DSL/Cable Modem.
On this mode, the only wired port works as WAN, which can be connected to DSL Modem with an
Ethernet cable. Computers could connect to the device by only wireless way. DHCP server is
default opened and it is recommended that the IP address and DNS server address obtained
automatically.