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CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction .............................................. 1
Product Overview ............................................................................................... 1
Main Features ....................................................................................................... 2
Expert Setting.................................................................................................... 27
DHCP Server........................................................................................................................... 32
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NAT............................................................................................................................................ 33
Security Options................................................................................................................... 36
Routing Settings................................................................................................................... 39
System Tools.......................................................................................................................... 41
Logout...................................................................................................................................... 45
Appendix C: Glossary................................................ 50
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing M1 Wireless Nano Router.
The Wireless Nano Router is an all-in-one router, ideal for creating a highly efficient mobile office
or entertainment network at any time. Small enough to fit in the average pocket, the router is
uniquely suited to provide robust wireless networking to travelers, students, or anyone else for
work or play. It supports multiple operating modes such as AP, Router, Repeater, Bridge and
Client, helping you to extend wireless range and to boost the wireless signal. You can enjoy the
convenience of wireless network in home, office, hotel or any other place with this compact and
portable router.
Front Panel
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Main Features
IEEE 802.11n, wireless speed up to 150Mbps
Travel-sized design, lightweight, great for home or travel user
USB port can be used for charging the Smart Phone
Built-in firewall featured with IP, MAC , URL Filtering and ARP attack prevention to protect
your PC
Supports multiple operation modes in different environment
Supports WEP, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise,WPA /WPA2-Personal
Backward compatible with 802.11b/g product
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This Wireless Nano Router supports five operation modes: AP (Access Point), Router, Repeater,
Bridge and Client. By default, the operation mode is AP.
In AP mode, it extends your existing hardwired network to your wireless clients.
In Router mode, you can connect it to your modem to access the internet.
In Repeater mode, it can extend the coverage of your root wireless router, boost the wireless
signal strength.
In Bridge mode, it can wirelessly connect two or more remote LANs which also support Bridge
mode together.
Chapter 3: Installation
Physical Connection
Please refer to Chapter 2.
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5) Select Use the following IP address and Use the following DNS Server addresses. The IP
address put in 192.168.0.X (like 192.168.0.100), Subnet mask put in 255.255.255.0, Default
gateway leave it blank. Then click OK, and then click OK again.
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6) Right click on Wireless Network Connection again, choose View Available Wireless
Networks.
7) Click Refresh network list, search for PHICOMM_XXXXXX, highlight on it and then click
Connect button.
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8) You can see a windows pop up requires for a Network key, you can find the network key from
the label attached on the Wireless Nano Router or the package box. Put in the network key
and then click Connect.
9) After you put in the correct network key, you can see it showing connected.
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7) Select Use the following IP address and Use the following DNS Server addresses, the IP
address put in 192.168.0.X (like 192.168.0.100), the Subnet mask put in 255.255.255.0, the
Default gateway leave it blank, then click OK, and then click OK again.
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9) Click Refresh network list, search for PHICOMM_XXXXXX, highlight on it and then click
Connect button.
10) You can see a windows pop up requires for a Network security key, you can find the key from
the label attached on the Wireless Nano Router or the package box. Put in the network
security key and then click OK.
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11) After you put in the correct network security key, you can see it showing connected.
Setup Wizard
After successful installation, you can go ahead to configure the router by log in the web
management page, please follow these instructions step by step:
1) Open your web browser, in the address bar, type in 192.168.0.1
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2) You are prompt to enter the Username/Password (preset as admin/admin) which you can
found on the label attached to the router, click Login.
3) After successful login, you can see the web management page of the router comes up, please
go to Setup Wizard on the left side menu.
Note: If it is the first time you log in the web management page, only Wizard Setting option
comes up. However, if you have changed any settings, you can see there is one more option
Manually Setting, if you click on Manually Setting, you can quickly choose your operating
mode and then save it.
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a) Choose AP mode.
The SSID is the wireless network name of the AP, you can give it a different name, and we
recommend you choose WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal as your Security Mode.
b) Choose Router mode.
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Dynamic IP(DHCP)
Static IP
PPPoE
Click on Next.
The SSID is the wireless network name of the router, you can give it a different name, and we
recommend you choose WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal as your Security Mode.
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Click on Scan button, it will show the site list of scanning result, please find your main APs SSID,
then highlight the corresponding row, and then click Save.
After that, the values you selected will be filled in the Network Name (SSID) and BSSID
automatically. Choose the security mode and encryption type according to the wireless network
youd like to connect, and enter the password. Click Next to apply the settings.
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The SSID is the wireless network name of the bridge, you can give it a different name, and we
recommend you choose WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal as your Security Mode.
e) Choose Client mode.
The SSID is the wireless name of the Client, you can give it a different name, and we recommend
you choose WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal as your Security Mode.
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Basic Setting
The Basic Setting section helps you to configure the Wireless Nano Router to access the
Internet.
The submenus are different under different operating mode.
For AP and Bridge Mode:
Click any of them, you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
Operating Mode
Please choose the appropriate mode according to your requirement, it support AP, Router,
Repeater, Bridge and Client mode.
AP: In this mode, the device allows wireless communication devices to connect to a wireless
network by using WIFI. The Ethernet port and the wireless port both work as LAN ports.
Router: In this mode, the device enables multiuser to share Internet via ADSL/Cable Modem.
The wireless port share the same IP to ISP through Ethernet WAN port. The Wireless port acts the
same as a LAN port while at AP Router mode.
Repeater: The Repeater relays signal between its stations and the root AP for greater wireless
range, it can boost wireless signal strength.
Bridge: This mode bridges the AP and another AP also in bridge mode to connect two wired
LANs.
Client: In Client mode, it will act as a wireless station to enable wired host(s) to access wireless
AP.
Internet Settings
Static IP: Connections use static IP address assignment, it means your ISP provides a static or
fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS setting.
PPPoE: Connections requires a username and a password.
MTU Size (in bytes): The default MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value is 1500 Bytes.
Sometimes you need to modify the MTU required by your ISP.
Manually configure the DNS server: Check this one if your ISP gives you one or two DNS IP
addresses. Otherwise, leave it unchecked, the DNS servers will be assigned from ISP dynamically.
Primary DNS Server: Enter the DNS IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
Secondary DNS Server: Enter another DNS IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by
your ISP.
Note: If you get Address not found error when you access a website, it is likely that your DNS
servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP for correct DNS server addresses.
Wireless Status: Choose Enable to enable the wireless function of the router, choose Disable to
disable the wireless function of the router.
Network Name (SSID): Enter a value of up to 32 characters. This is the wireless network name of
your AP/Router; you can give it a different name which can be easier for you to remember.
Country: Select your country from the pull-down list.
Channel: The router can choose the best channel automatically in most cases. Please try to
change the wireless channel if you notice interference problems with another nearby access
point, or the wireless performance is not as good as you expected.
Wireless Mode: If all of the wireless devices connected with this wireless router are in the same
transmission mode (e.g. 802.11b), you can choose "Only" mode (e.g. 11b only). If you have some
devices which use a different transmission mode, choose the appropriate "Mixed" mode.
Channel Bandwidth: The bandwidth of the wireless channel, you can select 20MHz or
20/40MHz.
AP Isolation: Isolate all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot access each
other through WLAN. This function will be disabled if WDS/Bridge is enabled.
SSID Broadcast: If you choose Enabled, the wireless router will broadcast its name (SSID).
b) Repeater and Client Mode
Network Name (SSID): Enter a value of up to 32 characters. This is the wireless network name of
your main AP.
Click on Scan button, it will show the site list of scanning result, please find your main APs SSID,
then highlight the corresponding row, and then click Save.
c) Bridge mode
Network Name (SSID): Enter a value of up to 32 characters. This is the wireless network name of
your main AP.
Channel: The router can choose the best channel automatically in most cases. Please try to
change the wireless channel if you notice interference problems with another nearby access
point, or the wireless performance is not as good as you expected.
Wireless Mode: If all of the wireless devices connected with this wireless router are in the same
transmission mode (e.g. 802.11b), you can choose "Only" mode (e.g. 11b only). If you have some
devices which use a different transmission mode, choose the appropriate "Mixed" mode.
Channel Bandwidth: The bandwidth of the wireless channel, you can select 20MHz or
20/40MHz.
SSID Broadcast: If you choose Enabled, the wireless router will broadcast its name (SSID).
Bridges SSID: The SSID of the other AP/router you want to be bridged with.
Bridges BSSID: The physical address of the other AP/router you want to be bridged with.
Security Mode/Encryption Type: Choose the security mode and encryption type according to
the wireless network youd like to connect, and enter the password. Click Next to apply the
settings.
Running Status
The Running Status page shows the current status of the Router.
Expert Setting
The submenus are different under different operating mode.
For Router Mode:
Click any of them, you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
Network Settings
LAN
Some ISPs require you to register the MAC Address of your computer. Choose Enabled, and then
click Clone My PCs MAC Address, then click Save.
Wireless Settings
You can allow/deny the computers connecting to the router wirelessly by entering the MAC
address with this feature.
If you only want MAC address (00:0A:EB:00:07:5F) to access the Wireless Network while others
cannot:
1. Choose Allow for the security policy.
2. Fill MAC address 00:0A:EB:00:07:5F in and click Save.
If you want MAC address (00:0A:EB:00:07:5F) cannot access the Wireless Network while others
can:
1. Choose Deny for the security policy.
2. Filling MAC address 00:0A:EB:00:07:5F in and click Save.
This section is to configure the advanced wireless setting of the Router, if you are not familiar
with the setting items in this page, its strongly recommended to keep the provided default
values, otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.
Beacon Interval: The interval for sending packets of the Beacon frame. Its value range is 20-1000
in unit of ms. The default is 100.
DTIM Interval: It indicates the interval of the delivery traffic indication message (DTIM). The
value range is between 1 and 255 milliseconds. The default value is 1.
Fragment Threshold: Set the fragmentation threshold. Packets larger than the size set in this
field will be fragmented. Too many data packets will lower the wireless network performance.
The Fragment Threshold value should not be set too low. The default value is 2346.
RTS Threshold: Set the RTS (Request to send threshold.) threshold. When the packet size is larger
than the preset RTS size, the wireless router will send a RTS to the destination station to start a
negotiation. The default value is 2347.
Enable WMM: If you select it, the router will process the packets with the priority first. You are
WDS Settings
The WDS function can help you extend the wireless range; it supports Lazy Mode, Repeater
Mode and Bridge Mode.
Lazy Mode
Choose Lazy Mode, you do not need to do any other configuration in this router, just click Save.
Repeater Mode and Bridge Mode
Wireless Access Node MAC Address: Input the MAC address of the other wireless router.
DHCP Server
DHCP
If you enable DHCP server of the router, the DHCP server automatically configures the TCP/IP
protocol for each computer in the LAN.
DHCP Server: If you disable the server, please make sure you have another DHCP server in your
network.
Start IP Address: The first address in the IP Address pool.
End IP Address: The last address in the IP Address pool.
Lease Time: It is the time interval that server will change to use another DHCP address.
Gateway: (Optional) Suggest to input the IP Address of the LAN port of the Router.
Primary DNS Server: (Optional) Input the DNS IP address provided by your ISP. Or consult your
ISP.
Secondary DNS Server: (Optional) You can input the IP Address of another DNS server if your
ISP provides two DNS servers.
Note: To use the DHCP server function of the router, please configure all computers in the LAN
as Obtain an IP Address automatically mode. This function will take effect after the router
rebooted.
Address Reservation
When you specify a reserved IP address for a PC in the LAN, that PC will always receive the same
IP address each time when it accesses the DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses could be assigned
to servers that require permanent IP settings.
IP Address: The IP address that the Router reserved.
MAC Address: The MAC Address of the PC that you want to reserve for an IP address.
NAT
Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
Please select one of the applications: There are few common applications available such as
Dailpad, MSN gaming, PC Phone etc. the blank will be automatically filled once been chosen.
Start/End Trigger Port: The port for outgoing traffic. An outgoing connection using this port
DMZ Host
UPnP
Security Options
Security Settings
By default, the router allows all computers in the LAN to log in to the router for Web
management. If you select Allow only MAC addresses in the list to access the Web
management page, and add MAC addresses to the list, only MAC addresses in the list can
access the web management page of the router, while other computers in the LAN are blocked
from accessing the router.
MAC Address 1/2/3/4: Enter the MAC addresses of LAN computers.
This section is to allow the network administrator to manage the Router remotely. If you want to
access the Router from outside the local network, please highlight Enable Remote Web
Management.
Web Management Port: The management port open to outside access the default value is 80.
Allowed Remote IP Address: Specify the range of the IP address for remote management.
Access Control
MAC/IP/Port Filter
This page is used to enable the firewall filtering function, select the filtering service or manually
set the parameters that need to be filtered, such as MAC address, IP address and Port. You must
set at least one filtering condition. You may also set multiple conditions or all the conditions.
MAC/IP/Port Filter: Select Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable filter.
Default PolicyAccepted chose, all the packets and devices will be allowed to be passed
normally, opposite action will be happened if Dropped was been chosen.
Current IP/Port Filtering Rules: All the existing rules will be listed below, any needed of rules
deleting, please select the rules, and then click Delete Selected.
Note: Please synchronize the routers time first when selecting the timing function.
Routing Settings
Static routes give the router information that it cannot learn automatically through other means
Use the Static Routing page to add or delete a route. The max number is 10.
Destination: This is the IP address of the network or host that you want to assign to a static
route.
Subnet Mask: The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the network
portion, and which portion is the host portion.
Gateway: This is the IP address of the default gateway device that allows for the contact
between the Router and the network or host.
IP Bandwidth Control
IP Bandwidth Control
Enable IP bandwidth control: If you select it, the bandwidth control rule takes effect.
Total Uplink Bandwidth: The rate of uploading through the WAN interface.
Total Downlink Bandwidth: The rate of downloading through the WAN interface.
Note:
The bandwidth conversion: 1 Mbps = 1024 Kbps.
Select the type of the broadband line and the bandwidth according to the actual situation.
If you are not sure about the information, consult your Internet Service Provider.
In this page, you can set rules of IP bandwidth control, the maximum rule is 16.
You may use the ARP binding function to control the Static ARP cache table, for preventing the
ARP deception effectively.
MAC Address: The MAC address of the LAN PC.
IP Address: The IP address of the LAN PC.
System Tools
Network Time
Diagnostics
Below is a Ping diagnosis example that router has failed to connect to IP 100.1.1.1:
Factory Defaults
Click Restore All Settings button to reset all configuration settings to their default values.
Note: All changed settings will be lost when defaults are restored.
In the Backup Settings column, click Backup button to save all configuration settings to your
local computer as a file.
To restore the Router's configuration, follow these instructions:
1) Click Browse button to find the configuration file which you want to restore.
2) Click Save button to update the configuration with the file whose path is the one you have
input or selected in the blank.
Note: Keep the power on during the process, in case of any damage.
Password
You can change the log in password for this web management page, not your ISP password or
the wireless password.
Firmware Upgrade
You can upgrade the router to the lasted version in this page, please download a most recent
firmware upgrade file from our website. After downloading the file, you need to extract the zip
file before upgrading the router. Browse for the upgrade file, then click Upgrade button.
Caution! Once you click Upgrade button, do not interrupt the process, loss of power during the
upgrade could damage the Router.
Note:
Router might be changed to factory default settings after upgrade, please backup in
advance.
During the updating, please do not turn off the power.
Please make sure the software version is matching with the existing hardware.
Reboot
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Chapter 5: Specification
Wireless
Standards IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, CSMA/CA with ACK
11n: 150Mbps
Data Rate 11g: 54Mbps
11b: 11Mbps
Frequency Range 2.4-2.4835GHz
Wireless Transmit Power <20dBm
Modulation Type OFDM/CCK/16-QAM/64-QAM
150M: -68dBm@10% PER
108M: -68dBm@10% PER
Receive Sensitivity 54M: -68dBm@10% PER
11M: -85dBm@8% PER
6M: -88dBm@10% PER
Operation Mode Router, AP, Client, Bridge, Repeater
Wireless Security 64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPA/WPA2-Personal(TKIP/AES)
System Requirements Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7, Mac OS, Android
Hardware
1 x 10/100Mbps LAN/WAN Port
Interfaces
1 x USB 2.0 Port
Button Reset Button
Power Supply 100-200VAC 50/60Hz
Dimensions( W x D x H ) 65mm x 92mm x 25mm
Others
Operating Temperature 0C~40C (32F~104F)
Storage Temperature -40C~70C (-40F~158F)
Relative Humidity 10% ~ 90%, Non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5%~95% Non-condensing
Certifications CE, FCC,RoHS
1 x Wireless Nano Router
Package Contents 1 x Resource CD
1 x Ethernet Cable
* All references to speed and range are for comparison purposes only. Product specifications, size, and shape are
subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
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Appendix B: Certification
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC 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 or more
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
FCC Caution
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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.
For product available in the USA market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of
other channels is not possible.
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
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CE Mark Warning
Marking with the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the
R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC).
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
National Restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following
the EU Directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Outdoor use limited to 10 mW Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz band has
France e.i.r.p. within the band been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed
2454-2483.5 MHz regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within
Norway Implemented
a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-lesund
Russian
None Only for indoor applications
Federation
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WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access): WPA is a security technology for wireless networks that
improves on the authentication and encryption features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). In
fact, WPA was developed by the networking industry in response to the shortcomings of WEP.
One of the key technologies behind WPA is the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP
addresses the encryption weaknesses of WEP. Another key component of WPA is built-in
authentication that WEP does not offer. With this feature, WPA provides roughly comparable
security to VPN tunneling with WEP, with the benefit of easier administration and use. This is
similar to 802.1x support and requires a RADIUS server in order to implement. The Wi-Fi Alliance
will call this, WPA-Enterprise. One variation of WPA is called WPA Pre Shared Key or WPA-PSK for
short, this provides an authentication alternative to an expensive RADIUS server. WPA-PSK is a
simplified but still powerful form of WPA most suitable for home Wi-Fi networking. To use
WPA-PSK, a person sets a static key or "passphrase" as with WEP. But, using TKIP, WPA-PSK
automatically changes the keys at a preset time interval, making it much more difficult for
hackers to find and exploit them. The Wi-Fi Alliance will call this WPA-Personal.
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