Axesstel MV410r Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Configuring the Wireless Network Settings

MV400-series only

Clicking on the header of the “Wireless Settings” tab will take you to the

“Wireless Settings” header page. From this page, the Modem’s Wi-Fi router

wireless radio can be enabled or disabled (the default setting is enabled). There

are options that allow you to make changes to the Wi-Fi wireless network

settings.

Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID)

To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service Set

Identifier) is used. The default SSID of the Modem is “AxessMV400”. You can

change this to anything you want to or you can leave it unchanged. If there are

other wireless networks operating in your area, you will want to make sure that

your SSID is unique (does not match that of another wireless network in the

area). To change the SSID, type in the SSID that you want to use in the “SSID”

field and click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate. If you make a

change to the SSID, your wireless-equipped computers may also need to be

reconfigured to connect to your new network name. Refer to the documentation

of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change.

Using the Wireless Mode Switch

Your Modem can operate in three different wireless modes: “g and b”, “g only”,

and “b only”.

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g and b Mode

In this mode, the Modem is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless

clients simultaneously. This is the factory default mode and ensures

successful operation with all Wi-Fi compatible devices. If you have a mix of

802.11b and 802.11g clients in your network, we recommend setting the

Modem to g and b mode. This setting should only be changed if you have a

specific reason to do so.

g only Mode

g only mode works with 802.11g clients only. This mode is recommended only

if you want to prevent 802.11b clients from accessing your network. To switch

modes, select the desired mode from the “Wireless Mode” drop-down box.

Then, click “Apply Changes”.

b only Mode

We recommend you DO NOT use this mode unless you have a very specific

reason to do so. This mode exists only to solve unique problems that may

occur with some 802.11b client adapters and is NOT necessary for

interoperability of 802.11g and 802.11b standards.

When to use b only Mode

In some cases, older 802.11b clients may not be compatible with 802.11g

wireless. These adapters tend to be of inferior design and may use older

drivers or technology. Switching to this mode can solve problems that

sometimes occur with these clients. If you suspect that you are using a client

adapter that falls into this category of adapters, first check with the adapter

vendor to see if there is a driver update. If there is no driver update available,

switching to b only mode may fix your problem. Please note that switching to

b only mode will decrease 802.11g performance.

Changing the Wireless Channel

There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United

States and Australia, there are 11 channels. In the United Kingdom and most

of Europe, there are 13 channels. In a small number of other countries, there

are other channel requirements. Your Modem is configured to operate on the

proper channels for the country you reside in. The default channel is 11

(unless you are in a country that does not allow channel 11). The channel can

be changed if needed. If there are other wireless networks operating in your

area, your network should be set to operate on a channel that is different than

the other wireless networks. For best performance, use a channel that is at

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least five channels away from the other wireless network. For instance, if

another network is operating on channel 11, then set your network to channel

6 or below. To change the channel, select the channel from the drop-down list.

Click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate.

Securing your Wi-Fi® Network

Here are a few different ways you can maximize the security of your wireless

network and protect your data from prying eyes and ears. This section is

intended for the home, home office, and small office user. At the time of this

User Manual’s publication, there are two encryption methods available.

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a common protocol that adds security to

all Wi-Fi compliant wireless products. WEP was designed to give wireless

networks the equivalent level of privacy protection as a comparable wired

network.

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a new Wi-Fi standard that was designed to

improve upon the security features of WEP. To use WPA security, the drivers

and software of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support WPA.

These updates will be found on the wireless vendor’s website. There are two

types of WPA security, WPA-PSK (no server) and WPA (with radius server).

WPA-PSK (no server) uses what is known as a pre-shared key as the network

key. A network key is basically a password that is between eight and 63

characters long. It can be a combination of letters, numbers, or characters.

Each client uses the same network key to access the network. Typically, this

is the mode that will be used in a home environment.

Maintenance: Router Status

Clicking on the header of the “Router Status” tab will take you to the “Router

Status” header page. A quick description of the functions can be found here.

1. IP Address

The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Modem. The default IP

address is “192.168.0.1”. To access the web based Advanced User Interface,

type this IP address into the address bar of your browser. This address can be

changed if needed.

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2. Subnet Mask

This is a unique, advanced feature of your Axesstel Modem. It is possible to

change the subnet mask if necessary; however, do NOT make changes to the

subnet mask unless you have a specific reason to do so. The default setting

is “255.255.255.0”.

From this page, users can see all settings associated with the Modem’s router

network functions. These functions include:

¾

Account Name and Firmware Version

¾

WAN Port: MAC Address, IP Address, DHCP choice, IP Subnet Mask

and Domain Name Server Address

¾

LAN Port: MAC Address, IP Address, DHCP choice and IP Subnet

Mask

¾

Wi-Fi Port *: SSID, Region, Channel, Mode, Wireless AP status

(ON/OFF) and Broadcast Name status (ON/OFF)

Users can click the button “Show Statistic” to see a graphic display of the router

performance.

* MV400-series only

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Configuring Port Forwarding

Clicking on the header of the “Port Forwarding” tab will take you to the “Port

Forwarding” header page. This function will allow you to route external (Internet)

calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other

applications through your Router to your internal network. Since your internal

computers are protected by a firewall, computers outside your network (over the

Internet) cannot get to them because they cannot be “seen.” A list of common

applications has been provided in case you need to configure the “Port

Forwarding” function for a specific application. You will need to contact the

application vendor to find out which port settings you need.

Note

: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.

Disable Port Forwarding

To disable Port Forwarding, uncheck the box “Enable Port Forwarding”.

Entering Settings into the Port Forwarding

To enter settings, select the service from the dropdown box “Protocol”. You will

see a list of common applications (FTP, HTTP, Net-Meeting…). Select the

desired applications, enter the IP address and the port number in the space

provided for the internal (server) machine and click “Apply”. Opening ports in

your firewall can pose a security risk. You can enable and disable settings very

quickly. It is recommended that you disable the settings when you are not using

a specific application.

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