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1. At least one computer with the TCP IP protocol installed What s In the Box FWS Wireless Access Point 802 11a b g AG 3621 Power adapter and cord Two Dual Band Omni directional antennas AG 3621 11a b g Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Resource CD for the FWS AG 3621 Wireless Access Point Support Registration card Hardware Description Well discuss the AG 3621 front and rear functions The LEDs The Access Point s LEDs where information about network activity is displayed are located on the front panel LED DESCRIPTION PWR Off No power If this LED does not come on with the power adapter and cord correctly installed On Power is on TEST Off Indicates that leaving boot code mode On Indicates that entering boot code mode Blink Reset button is pressed around 3 seconds slow blinking Reset button is pressed after 3 seconds fast blinking Whlie you upgrade firmware or reset to factory default the TEST FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp LED is blinking After firmware is upgraded or reset to factory default the Access Point will reboot automatically LAN 100 Off 10 Mbps Ethernet link is detected but no activity On 100Mbps Fast Ethernet link is detected but no activity LAN LINK ACT Blinking Indicates that Data processing Frequency depends on traffic WLAN Off Indicates no wireless links On Wireless LAN is in service but no activity Blinking Indicates the device is linking or active data through wireless lin2. e eses e rs apply Start sio Figure 31 Link Test We ll discuss parameters in link test Management 38 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp RF Cable Loss 0 10 This indicates RF loss in cables ranging from 0 to 10 Local Antenna Gain 0 99 This indicates extended coverage provided by the local AG 3621 for an existing 802 11a b g wireless local area network WLAN ranging from o to 99 Remote Antenna Gain 0 99 This indicates extended coverage provided by the remote AG 3621 for an existing 802 11a b g wireless local area network WLAN ranging from o to 99 Test Interval 1 60000 This provides testing time Test Packet Size 64 1514 This tests the size of packet transmitted between the two AG 3621 access points ranging from 64 to 1514 Test Time 60 86400 This specifies how long the link test will last ranging from 60 to86400 View Statistics Information From the Statistics the AG 3621 provides information about sending or receiving packets out of both the Ethernet and wireless ports Clicking Refresh allows you to view the real time information linked to the AG 3621 All is read only Management 39 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Statistics Apply See Figure 32 Statistics Information View Station Information Under the Information heading click the connection link to view the station information connected the AG 3621 shown below Connections Figure 33
3. Backup Restore Settings AG 3621 access point provides backup and restore for file management Backup Restore Settings OOOO Figure 41 Backup You have access to back up the currently settings by enabling AG 3621 s Backup function Retrieve Retrieve button allows you to retrieve your backup files Management 48 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Restore This button can be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values Event Log If you have a SysLog server on your LAN enable the SysLog option Event Log offers you activity log information Event Log Figure 42 Event log SysLog Server IP address The access point will send all the SysLog to the specified IP address if SysLog option is enabled Default 0 0 0 0 Port The port number configured in the SysLog server on your network By default it is514 Reboot AP In some cases if you want to reboot AG 3621 click Yes and then apply AG 3621 will reboot Management 49 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Reboot AP Figure 43 Reboot AP Management 50 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Chapter 6 Troubleshooting In this article we will look at how to tackle some common wireless network problems that people come across This document will outline the steps you should take if you encounter one of the mentioned issues 1 do not know if my IP Address from my ISP is Static or Dynamic Possible Solu
4. Figure 14 WAN LAN settings AG 3621 can be figured as bridge mode and router mode Bridge Mode Under Bridge Mode the AG 3621 will act as a pass through bridging your network by associating with various devices This can extend your radius of your network Spanning Tree Enabling spanning tree can prevent undesirable loops in the network ensuring a smooth running network By default the function is enabled Router Mode The AG 3621 can functions as router connecting two distinct networks Under the bridging mode two modes are available WAN at Ethernet Port and WAN at Wireless Port Surely you may choose either of them as you desire Take the following modes as the two examples Advanced Settings 23 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp AP Router Mode Internet LAN 192 168 0 1 LAN IP 192 168 0 XX Figure 15 Router Mode WAN at Ethernet Port Intarnot WAN AP IP 192 168 1 XX WS NENNEN LAN IP 192 168 0 XX Router Mode LAN 192 168 0 1 WAN 192 168 1 1 Figure 16 Router Mode WAN at Wireless Port Under the AP mode the AG 3621 acts as Router In general WAN is designed at the Ethernet port and LAN at wireless port Advanced Settings 24 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Intarnot WAN Router 192 168 1 1 SSID Wireless g ek o Oh LAR 192 16 gt K 8 0 1 Figure 17 Router Mode WAN at Ethernet Port Under the Repeater mode the AG 3621 acts as Router In general
5. AA dl A E Add Rule Delete Rule Figure 22 Virtual server management We ll discuss virtual elements below Name Enter the virtual server s name in this field Private IP This specifies the IP Address at your LAN Protocol Type This field is optional TCP or UDP Private Port This specifies your LAN port Public Port This specifies your WAN port Schedule You can set time limit when your AP acts as a virtual server by enabling from Alternatively if you desire your AP to act as a virtual server for a long time please enable always When completing configuration of your virtual server please click Add Rule to save the setting Virtual Server List This provides you with the detailed list of virtual servers Advanced Settings 29 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp VAP VLAN As the number of data based systems increase it becomes more and more difficult to provide the network infrastructure due to the sheer number of Ethernet connections that need to be provided from the perspective of cost space and wire management Luckily the advent technology called VLAN Virtual Local Area Network can achieve her mission Now it is possible for these multi devices to be multi devices in function without the need for multiple physical network APs Under this mode the Access point can behave as 8 virtual Wireless LAN infrastructures You can specify unique SSID for these different infrastructures
6. Wireless Systems Corp Security Alert E x Information you exchange with this site cannot be viewed or e changed by others However there is a problem with the site s security certificate The security certificate was issued by a company you have not chosen to trust View the certificate to determine whether you want to trust the certifying authority Lei The security certificate date is valid A The name on the security certificate does not match the name of the site Do you want to proceed A View Certificate Figure 10 Safety Alert 2 Clicking Yes ushers you into the login Note e Make sure the PC IP address need to be matched the AP For instance the AG 3621 is 192 168 1 1 and your PC IP should be 192 168 1 X 3 Enter the default name admin in the username field and password in the password field Clicking Login now will usher you into the AG 3621 management interface Basic Information about the AG 3621 We ll elaborate the information from the AG 3621 homepage Access Point Name You may assign any device name to the Access Point This name is only used by the Access Point administrator for identification purposes Unique memorable names are helpful especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same network The default name is APxxxxxx MAC Address MAC Address is short for Media Access Control address a hardware address that uniquely identifies ea
7. For example VLAN1 contains ETH1 and STA1 VLAN2 contains ETH2 and STA2 and so on However they all share the same AG 3621 and undertake different tasks Some VLANs can be used for guest Internet access others for enterprise users and administrators can be put on a high security VLAN with enhanced firewall permissions All this can be achieved using a single infrastructure to emulate up to 8 infrastructures The AG 3621 AP does this by assigning each of the 8 VLANs it s own SSID so you will think you are looking at up to 8different wireless networks Advanced Settings 30 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp VAP VLAN Settings Figure 23 VLAN You can configure each profile by clicking Edit Such configuration as configuring profile name SSID enabling broadcast SSID or doing security Super G Under the Access Point mode data transmission can be greatly improved if enabling super G However under the bridge mode its performance is weakened slightly 24 Note e Under the AP mode the stations connected to the AP must support Super G as well If Super G is enabled Under the bridge mode all the APs must support Super G Wi Fi Multi media WMM Currently interest and demand for multimedia applications and advanced capabilities are growing quickly In the residential market Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP video streaming music streaming and interactive gaming are among the most anticipated applications
8. In enterprise and public networks support for VoIP real time streaming of audio Advanced Settings 31 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp and video content as well as traffic management allows network owners to invent advanced methods to offer a richer and more diverse set of services WMM prioritizes traffic demands from different applications and extends Wi Fi s high quality end user experience from data connectivity to voice music and video applications under a wide variety of environment and traffic conditions WMM defines four access categories voice video best effort and background that are used to prioritize traffic so that these applications have access to the necessary network resources When your STA connect to the AG 3621 you can enjoy high quality multimedia function at your LAN by enabling WMM 4 Note Before enabling WMM make sure your stations must also support WMM Further your operating system must be Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Smart WDS Under bridge mode enabling smart WDS the AG 3621 access point can sniff other AG3621 around him and automatically connect those that work in the same channel instead of manually entering MAC Address WDS Service Group ID If two APs share the same group ID they will be automatically connected Build Your Wireless Infrastructure via AG 3621 Wireless Access Point Mode Under this mode the AG 3621 servers as a proxy wirelessly connecting stations and Ethernet
9. WAN is designed at the Ethernet port and LAN at wireless port Internet AP Router LAN WAN H Z cy q Be f kn h STA1 STA2 SSID Wireless SSID Wireless J LAN IP 192 168 0 XX Figure 18 Router Mode WAN at Ethernet Port Any IP If IP address has slipped your mind any IP functionality can relieve your anxiety Enabling any IP you ll feel free to enter IP Address IP Subnet Mask and Gateway enjoying internet surf Please refer to the diagram below Take the steps to activate the functionality 1 Configure the AG 3621 as router mode Advanced Settings 25 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp 2 Make sure your station connected to the AP that have access to the internet 3 Set correct IP parameters for the AP 4 Enable any IP HTTP Redirect Currently market campaign has a stake in the future of your company so that plugging your products on website is a basic step for your goods The AG 3621 access point has insight into your need Enabling HTTP Redircet you can enter the company website for example http www google com It is your desired web that first appear when someone is surfing on internet via a station connected to your AP for internet surf The following is the HTTP Redirect Settings HTTP Redirect Settings yd http www google com Figure 19 HTTP Redirect settings URL Enter your desired website in this field Be sure to click Apply to save the configuration 24
10. PCs that are linked to the Internet via a switch or router so that you have access to enjoy emails scan news and so on Please refer to the following basic infrastructure Advanced Settings 32 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Internet Wireless STA1 Wireless STA2 Figure 24 Wireless Access Point 1 Configure the AP mode as access point 2 Configure the basic information like profile name and SSID 3 Wirelessly connect station and station2 to the AP 4 If the communication has been establish between the APs and stations the LEDs will light up How many LEDs will light up depends on the amounts of the stations connected to the AP Note Securities are required to ensure safe communication Further wireless client isolation is needed to protect the clients against illegal invasion Station Adapter Mode Acting as a station adapter the AG 3621 is linked to other access points Advanced Settings 33 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Internet AG 3621 Ki TL Q Y Wireless STA1 Wireless STA2 Figure 25 Wireless Station Adapter Take the following steps to build your station adapter Configure the Ag 3621 mode as a station adapter establish a tie between station1 and station2 and the AP Wirelessly connect the AG 3621 to the AP via BSSID Wireless Bridging Mode It provides the two bridging modes Wireless Point to Point Bridge and Wireless Point to Multi Point Bridge From the WDS Mode e
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14. APPLICAT 1 3 6 1 2 1 2 QD APPN DLU 1 3 6 1 2 1 QR APPN MIB 1 3 6 1 2 1 G APPN TRA 1 3 6 1 2 1 8 APS MIB 1 3 6 1 2 1 QUATM ACC 1 3 6 1 2 1 5 Silamup 1 3 6 1 2 1 4 Q ATM TC MIB 1 3 6 1 2 1 5 QBGP4 MIB 1 3 6 1 2 1 1 QBLDG HVA 1 3 6 1 3 12 UBRIDGE MIB 1 3 6 1 2 1 1 UCHARACT 1 3 6 1 2 1 1 CIRCUIT 1 3 6 1 2 1 5 QI cors cLI 1 3 6 1 2 1 13 64 2141 1 3 6 1 2 1 5 IMPORTS ifIndex FROM RFC1213 MIB OBJECT GROUP FROM SNMPv2 CONF enterprises IpAddress Integer32 OBJECT TYPE MODULE IDENTITY FROM SNMPv2 SMI DisplayString Maciddress TruthValue FROM SNMPv2 TC jupiter MODULE IDENTITY LAST UPDATED 2006031117442 ORGANIZATION Z Com Inc CONTACT INFO Web Site http www zcom com tw http www zcom com cn DESCRIPTION The MIB module for Z Com 802 11a b g Wireless Access Point entities iso 1 org 3 dod 6 internet 1 private 4 enterprises 1 zcom 1567 ag3120 3120 gt Registering module s information Registered OK Done Finished MIB Compiler Log Modules 181 Compiled 181 Selected 0 Figure 39 MIB Compiler 3 Load the file to SNMP station Your screen will appear Management 46 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp amp MG SOFT MIB Browser Professional SNMPy3 Edition E lal xi File Edit View SNMP Action Tools Window Help Quew mig Ping M Remote SNMP agent Split F Verti
15. Connection status 24 Note e Ifthe wireless access point is rebooted the table data is lost until the wireless access point rediscovers the devices Management 40 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Change Password Change Password Figure 34 Change Password Take the following steps to change password 1 Enter your currently used password in the current field 2 Enter your new password in the New Password field 3 Re enter the new password to confirm it in the Repeat New Password field 4 Finally click Apply to save the change Also if you desire to restore to the factory set password please click Yes The default setting is disabled Remote Management AG 3621 provides remote management to manage and diagnose your network Management 41 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Remote Management o E 9 E Figure 35 Remote Management SSH SSH provides a secure connection over the Internet providing strong user authentication SSH protects the privacy of transmitted data such as passwords binary data and administrative commands by encrypting it SSH on the access point is enabled by default When user manager is enabled SSH uses the same usernames and passwords established by the user manager The applicability of SSH for the AG 3621 access point allows you to have insight into your LAN Note e f your computer does not have the SSH client installed you must procure fake in
16. ING ANY SOFTWARE EVEN IF FWS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN NO EVENT WILL FWS LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Please direct all inquiries to service tw wireless com Warranty Information 53 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Chapter 8 Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications 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 according to 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 is found 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between t
17. Note e Be sure to your AP connected to the internet when using HTTP Redirect Firewall Management Today s companies rely on highly networked secure computing environments to efficiently and safely conduct business Firewalls are a key component of any secure network Firewalls are configured to allow desired traffic in and to keep undesired traffic out The AG 3621 access point is also qualified for firewall management Please see the diagram below Acting as a firewall the AP will filter your undesired data and protocols only delivering the Advanced Settings 26 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp wanted for your PC Click the firewall link and you ll be navigated to Firewall Management interface Firewall Management Figure 20 Firewall management Before applying the firewall management you need enable firewall Here well discuss Firewall Name Enter your desired firewall rule name in this field Allow This field identifies which packets have IP addresses specified by you are allowed to transmit at your LAN Deny This field identifies which packets have IP addresses specified by you are banned to transmit at your LAN Interface This is optional WAN or LAN Destination This specifies where packets are bound for IP Range Start Advanced Settings 27 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp This specifies the starting point of your specific IP addresses IP Range End This specifies t
18. RADIUS Settings will display as below RADIUS Settings Figure 11 Radius settings You will also have to fill in the following Radius server settings Primary Radius Server IP Address This field is required Enter the IP address of the Radius Server on your LAN or WAN Secondary Radius Server IP Address This field is optional Enter the IP address of the Secondary Radius Server on your LAN Radius Port Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius Server Radius Shared Key Enter the desired value for the Radius shared key This key enables the AG 3621 to log in to Advanced Settings 18 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp the Radius server and must match the value used on the Radius server Radius Accounting Option The Radius Accounting option can be enabled so that you can track various information like who connected to the network when they connected how long they were connected how much network traffic they generated and so on Getting To Know AG 3621 Wireless Security Options FWS wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible The current generation of FWS products provides several network security features but they require specific action on your part for implementation So keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network Security Precautions The following is a complete list of security precautions to take as shown in this User s Manual at le
19. ast steps 1 through 5 should be followed 1 Change the default SSID 2 Disable SSID Broadcast 3 Change the default password for the Administrator account 4 Enable MAC Address Filtering 5 Change the SSID periodically Use the highest encryption algorithm possible Use WPA if it is available Please note that this may reduce your network performance Change the WEP encryption keys periodically To ensure network security steps one through four should be followed at least Wireless networks are easy to find Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network wireless networking products first listen for beacon messages These messages can be easily decrypted and contain much of the network s information such as the network s SSID Service Set Identifier Wireless Security Options There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network Access Control You can restrict access to only trusted clients so that unknown clients cannot wirelessly connect to the AG 3621 MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed Restricting access based on something other than the identity of the user is generally referred Advanced Settings 19 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp to as Access Control Access Control Local MAC Address Database ATT an Kam Figure 12 AG 3621 access control You can re
20. cal 192 168 1 1 y Al M MIB tree M Query results SNMP QUERY STARTED 1 sysVersion 0 octet string 1 1 3 0 31 2E 31 2E 33 2E 30 hex 2 sysMacAddr 0 octet string 00 0F B5 DC B3 25 00 0F 85 DC B3 25 hex 3 sysAPName 0 octet string A4Pdcb 41 50 64 63 62 hex 4 sysCountryRegion 0 integer unitedStates 840 5 firewall O integer true 1 6 virtualS erver O integer false 2 7 vlan D integer true 1 8 vlanManageld 0 integer 0 SNMP QUERY FINISHED E intenet directory E mgmt E experimental B E private B E enterprises DC zcom 7 Se jupiter systemSetting sysVersion sysMacAddr sys PName sysCountryRegion D firewall vitualServer D van vlanManageld timeSetting timeNow timeServer timeServerPort timeZone timeDaylightS aving ipSetting bridgeOrRouter anrylPOnRouter bridgelPSetting E ethemetiPSetting B E wireless PSetting virelessiPType wirelessiPAddress wirelessNetmask wirelessGateway Ber mireless INS Primar E Query agent 192 168 1 1 finished b ap 000 B Figure 40 MIB File 4 Changing settings with the database query page Follow these steps to change an access point setting from the Database Query page Click Get The current value for the setting appears in the Value field Modify the value in the Value field Click Set The new value is set on the access point Upgrade Firm
21. ch node of a network Country Region This field identifies the region where the AG 3621 can be used It may not be legal to operate FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp the wireless features of the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field The default country is the United States Firmware Version Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily using your Web browser and can be upgraded via ftp server or ftp server The currently available version of AG 3621 is 1 1 3 0 IP Type By default the AG 3621 is configured as static IP Address IP Address The IP address must be unique to your network The default IP address is 192 168 1 1 Note To associate the access point to your PC make sure the PC IP address need to be matched the AP For instance the AG 3621 is 192 168 1 1 and your PC IP should be 192 168 1 X Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask must be the same as that set on the LAN that your Access Point is connected to The default is 255 255 255 0 Operating Mode AG 3621 provides five modes Access Point Station bridge repeater and inter building Access Point Act as a standard 802 11a b g The default mode is Access Point Station Perform as a client station associated to other APs Be sure that they share the same SSID when connected Bridge The AG 3621 acts as a bridge connecting APs Two bridge modes are available below Point to Multi Point Bridge Select
22. cribes the advanced wireless parameters RTS Threshold Fragmentation Length Beacon Interval DTIM Interval The packet size used to determine whether it should use the CSMA CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection or the CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance mechanism for packet transmission This is the maximum packet size used for fragmentation Packets larger than the size programmed in this field will be fragmented The Fragment Threshold value must be larger than the RTS Threshold value Specifies the data beacon rate between 20 and 1000 The Delivery Traffic Indication Message specifies the data beacon rate between 1 and 255 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Preamble Type Antenna Table 3 Wireless Advanced Settings A long transmit preamble may provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range A short transmit preamble gives better performance Long is the default Select the desired antenna for transmitting and receiving Auto is the default FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Chapter 4 Advanced Settings The AG 3621 access point is a highly competent device providing applicable functions Understanding RADIUS Settings RADIUS is a server for remote user authentication and accounting lt can be used on any network that needs a centralized authentication and or accounting service for its workstations From the system Setup click Radius Settings the
23. d in at the access point and the network device hub switch or router A switch hub or router must be installed between the access point and the Ethernet LAN or broadband modem Make sure the connected device is turned on Be sure the correct cable is used Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable If the network device has Auto Uplink MDI MDIX ports you can use either a crossover cable or a normal patch cable Troubleshooting 51 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Chapter 7 Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY FWS warrants to You that for a period of three years the Warranty Period your FWS s Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use Your exclusive remedy and FWS entire liability under this warranty will be for FWS at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call FWS Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number if applicable BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING If You are requested to return the Product mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE You are responsible for shipping defective Products
24. e and install it before you can proceed You can download the latest SSH following client from the following site http ssh com steps lO manage the AG 3621 via SSH 1 From the Putty Configuration enter IP address in host name field and port number in port field Also select SSH as protocol Management 42 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp PuTTY Configuration Figure 36 SSH 2 Press Open and the screen below should appear Management 43 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp 7 192 168 1 1 PuTTY login admin admi nl 168 1 1 s Welcome to MontaVista Linux 3 0 Professional Edition cli 1 140 port 22 time CLI will o you to finish the command line ilable keywo 7 use CLI you can try get command iple t wlan o press TAB will get the following t you will get Figure 37 Command The login name is admin and password is the default password After successful login the screen should show the APdcb325 gt In this example the APdcb325 is the AG 3621 access point name Enter help to display the SSH command help SNMP SNMP simple network management protocol is a distributed management protocol Via SNMP you have access to administrate your AG 3621 remotely Take the steps below to manage your AG 3621 via SNMP 1 Enter ftp 192 168 1 1 then in turn enter admin and password and finally enter get Jupiter mib to get Jupiter MIB The AG 3621 software is called Jup
25. eater When the other AP is several thousands miles away form the AG 3621 the repeater mode is strongly recommended Vireless Repeater Internet ge d Switch Router Headquarters Sub branch Figure 3 Wireless Repeater Wireless Access Point This mode is typically for mobile environments Introduction Page4 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp AP Internet Switch Router i Figure 4 Wireless Access Point Typical Case The high quality performance enables the AG 3621 to gain widespread acknowledgements It is able to undertake tasks in various situations Create or expand well created network via the AG 3621 in enterprises or residential quarters Provide an access to Metropolitan Area Network via WLAN Actas a media connecting Base Station and sub stations in mobile communicating network Provide an access to hard to reach areas like historical sites e Build a makeshift network for a meeting Link Backup or Emergency Communication Introduction Page5 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Chapter 2 Basic Installation System Requirements Before installing the AG 3621 access point make sure your system meets these requirements The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ 45 connector included in the package or one like it A 230 V 50 HZ AC power source A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or above or Netscape Navigator 4 78 or above
26. eeeescecensbesnereeessectesdaseneceesicnene 23 Figure 15 Router Mode WAN at Ethernet Port 24 Figure 16 Router Mode WAN at Wireless Port 24 Figure 17 Router Mode WAN at Ethernet Pont 25 Figure 18 Router Mode WAN at Ethernet Pont 25 Figure 19 HTTP Redirect Settings e ccecceceencscenscvavcuegecsensescnceccedsecaneescteasecdeteeeesesseneneeszeess 26 Figure 20 Firewall management 27 Figure 21 Firewall ISt cuina Nadie iceland viene 28 Figure 22 Virtual Server management 29 Figure 23 WE 31 Figure 24 Wireless Access Policiaca e 33 Figure 25 Wireless Station Adapter A 34 Figure 260 WDS Mode O 35 Figure 27 Wireless Point to Multi Point Bridge A 36 Figure 28 Wireless Point to Point Mode 36 Figure 29 Wireless Repeater Mode AANEREN 37 Figure SO SITS SUVs data 38 Figure Sal Ink Testers ta ada 38 Figure 32 Statistics Information nano ncnn nono n cnn nnnnn nn nn nana cnn nan 40 Figure 33 Connection Status ANEREN ENEE 40 Introduction PagelV FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Figure 34 Change Passwords aerarii iai ana aa a a eaea EEEREN 41 Figure 35 Remote Management cccescsceeeesssceeeeeseeeeceeesenecesneeeeesessansenessneeeeseeeaneeeenaas 42 PIQUE SOS TT 43 Fig re 37 C OMIM e EE 44 Figure 38 Get MID UE 45 Figure 39 MIB Compiler 2 eereegsregrgegegeukekeeegeggsug es See ri 46 Figure A0 MIB Filike ccgecseevncdecsscegantee edi ees cust saie a etica iaa sd duces 47 Figure AR le E 48 Fig re 42 EVemt lOa ipinta d
27. ge metal surfaces Putting the antenna in a vertical position provides best side to side coverage Putting the 11 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp antenna in a horizontal position provides best up and down coverage e f using multiple access points it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency Channels to reduce interference The recommended Channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 Channels for example use Channels 1 and 6 or 6 and 11 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Chapter 3 Default Factory Settings Basic Configuration We ll elaborate the AG 3621 default factory settings You can re acquire these parameters by resort button If necessary please refer to the the way to restore default factory settings User Name case sensitive Password case sensitive Access Point Name Country Region Router Mode IP Type IP Address IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway Operating Mode Wireless Mode Channel Frequency Table 2 AG 3621 Default Settings admin password APxxxxxx xxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of MAC address United States Bridge static IP 192 168 1 1 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 Access Point 802 11a 52 5 260GHz How to Enter Your AG 3621 Management Web AG 3621 provides you with user friendly web based management Take the following steps 1 Enter the AG 3621via IE When entering the IP address http 192 168 1 1 you ll see a popup menu below FORMOSA
28. gi anigned sutomstcally E your netmok supports nhao ihis capabi Diherita you reed to ath you metworh ae the sopeconate P cettings Obten an P address armo D Use the following P address F ackbere Subrat mask Detak gaierap Use the following ONS serves adderes Pestemed DNS server Adena ONS rem Figure 6 AG 3621 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Checking Your LAN Connections Please follow the steps below to check whether your LAN connection is OK by using Ping command 1 Click Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Command Prompt 2 Under MS DOS you can use ping to check whether your computer has been successfully associated to your AG 3621 Execute the ping command ping 192 168 1 1 If the connections between your AP and PC is OK the reply will appear below FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp WINNT system32 cmd exe ft Windows 2000 Version 5 86 21951 PRA 1985 2000 Microsoft Corp C Documents and Settings janis gt ping 192 168 1 1 Pinging 192 168 1 1 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 192 168 1 1 bytes 32 time lt i ms TTL 255 Reply from 192 168 1 1 bytes 32 time lt i ms TTL 255 Reply from 192 168 1 1 bytes 32 time lt i ms TTL 255 Reply from 192 168 1 1 bytes 32 time lt i ms TTL 255 Ping statistics for 192 168 1 1 Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost z loss Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum ms Maximum ms Average Gms C Documents and Setting
29. he ending point of your specific IP addresses Protocol This is optional TCP DCP ICMP or Select which protocol you want to perform Allow or Deny Port Range This specifies your IP port range Schedule You can set time when your AP performs firewall management by enabling from Alternatively if you desire your AP to perform firewall management for a long time please enable always When completing all firewall rules configuration please click Add Rule Firewall Rule List will appear below Firewall Rule List Name Action Source Destination Pot Schedule BandWidtr T Heather Allow WAN 192 168 1 2 192 168 1 2 WAN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TCP 0 0 Schedule Sun Sun 0 00 0 00 2000 64Kb Figure 21 Firewall list Virtual Server 4 Note The AG 3621 access point distinguishes by acting as a virtual server This most cost effective server Virtual server can be enabled only under router mode virtualization technology is engineered for heterogeneous network Please refer to the following diagram Under router mode designed for the virtual server the AP is wirelessly coupled to FTP server mail server and log server on LAN port on WAN port the AP is coupled to PC The AP is the virtual server so that you have access to download files enjoy e mails or undertake others only via your PC Advanced Settings 28 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Virtual Server Management
30. he equipment or devices e Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s e Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjuction with any other antenna or transmitter To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual Safety Notices Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using this product during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Regulatory Information 54 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Chapter 9 Contact Information Need to contact FWS Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at _http www tw wireless com Can t find information about a product you want to buy on the web Do you want to know more about networking with FWS products Give
31. her APs reaching as far as thousands of miles Follow the steps to build the wireless repeater infrastructure 1 Setthe working mode as wireless bridging mode 2 Set the station1 IP address as 192 168 1 140 the station as 192 168 1 150 3 Wirelessly connect the station1 to the AG 3621 so does the station2 to the AP2 4 From the WDS web configuration select Repeater with Wireless Client Association Advanced Settings 36 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp enter the AP2 MAC address in the remote MAC address field Likewise enter the AP1 MAC address in AP2 remote MAC address field Internet AG 3621 AP2 en y OL LC Y Oy an Th p Wireless STA1 Wireless STA2 Lk Figure 29 Wireless Repeater Mode Wireless Inter building Mode Under bridge mode enabling smart WDS the AG 3621 access point can sniff other AG3621 around him and automatically connect those that work in the same channel Advanced Settings 37 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Chapter 5 Management Site Survey provides you with a table of adjacent APs connected to your AG 3621 In terms of each connected AP Site Survey offers you their personal information including SSID BSSID RSSI channel mode connection status and encryption Site Survey Site Survey Figure 30 Site Survey Link Test To optimize the communication between your LAN link test is designed to test the parameters that indicates communication quality Link Test
32. iter Management 44 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp WINNT system321cmd exe ftp 192 168 1 1 Password 536 Login incorrect Login failed ftp gt buy Invalid command ftp gt by 221 Goodbye C Documents and Settings janis gt ftp 192 168 1 1 Connected to 192 168 1 1 228 GUESS 0 of 1 1 3 gt User 192 168 1 1 lt none gt gt admin 331 Please specify the password Password 236 Using binary mode to transfer files Login successful Have fun ftp gt get jupit mib 266 PORT command successful Consider using PASU 556 Fail to get this file ftp gt get jupiter mib 266 PORT command successful Consider using PASU 156 Opening BINARY mode data connection for mnt ramd jupiter mib 58049 226 File send OK 58649 bytes received in 61Seconds 5864 9 Kbytes sec Figure 38 Get Mib File 2 From MIB Compiler interface open jupter mib and compile the file by enabling compile Jupiter mib on tools menu Save the compiled files to your disk Management 45 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp MG SOFT MIB Compiler Ml File Edit view Modules Tools Window Help lej x e SHR S Bz2 aga RR ee o Ja Z Com Jupiter serial products ACCOUNT 1 3 6 1 2 1 XG3622 DEFINITIONS BEGIN Q ADSL LINE 1 3 6 1 2 1 QE ADSL LINE 1 3 6 1 2 1 Wlan 1 3 6 1 2 1 QU AGENTX MIB 1 3 6 1 2 1 7 QD APPC MIB 1 3 6 1 2 1 97 APPLETAL 1 3 6 1 2 1 1 QE
33. key authentication Data is encrypted You can select the following data encryption options Disabled 64 128 or 152 bit WEP With Open System Authentication and 64 128 or 152 bit WEP Data Encryption with Shared Key authentication WEP enabled you can manually enter the four data encryption keys or enable Passphrase to generate the keys automatically These values must be matched between all Clients and access points at your LAN key 1 must be the same for all key 2 must be the same for all etc Two ways to create WEP encryption keys e Passphrase Passphrase functions as automatically case sensitive characters However not all wireless adapters support passphrase key generation e Manual These values are not case sensitive 64 bit WEP enter 10 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 a f or A F 128 bit WEP enter 26 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 a f or A F 152 bit WEP enter 32 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 a f or A F WPA Pre Shared Key uses a pre shared key to perform the authentication and generate the initial data encryption keys Then it dynamically varies the encryption key It uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP for encryption keys However not all wireless adapters support WPA Furthermore client software is required on the client Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA Nevertheless the wireless adapter 21 FORMOSA Wirele
34. ks Table 1 AG 3621 LEDs Information Installing AG 3621 Access Point Before installing you should make sure that Ethernet network is perfectly working You will be connecting the AG 3621 to the Ethernet network so that computers with 10 100 Fast Ethernet adapters will communicate computers on the Ethernet Set Up the AG 3621 Access Point Tip 1 Before mounting the AG 3621 in a high location first set up and test the AG 3621 to verify wired network connectivity 2 Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter If this computer is already part of your network record its TCP IP configuration settings 3 Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192 168 1 x x cannot be 1 and 255 255 255 0 for the Subnet Mask Please follow the steps below to complete installing of your AG 3621 Hardware Installation 1 Combine the AG 3621 antennas into the antenna connector 24 Note e Make sure that you connect tightly the External dipole antenna on the antenna connector of your AG 3621 AP A loosen antenna will reduce the radiant energy or even lose it In order to improve the RF signal radiation of your antenna proper antenna placement is necessary Try to place the antenna as high as possible to increase the coverage FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp area 2 Connect one end of an Ether cable to the AG 3621 AP and connect the other end to the Ethernet LAN port located on your PC 3 Turn on your computer connect the power ada
35. nnnononnnnccnncncnnnnas 18 GETTING TO KNOW AG 3621 WIRELESS SECURITY OPTIONS cccococcccncccnononononcncnnconononananinncnno conan 19 S c rity POCAS a bai 19 Wireless Security COotfions racer 19 TIME SERVER eege 22 BRIDGE ROUTER Moo 23 ANP Ee 25 EE eeh bg 26 FIREWALL MANAGEMENT 26 VIRTUAL SERVER tado 28 VAN 30 Introduction Pagell FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp EE RO 31 WI FI MULTI MEDIA WMM s AEN 31 MARTOS ia laa a daa acia 32 BUILD YOUR WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE VIAAG 3621 oooooocccccccnonononcccnncncnnnnonanannnn cnn nnancc ana ncnnnnns 32 Wireless Access Point Mode 32 Station Adapter MOS xico a a A 33 Wireless Bridging Mode 34 Wireless Repeater Mode ccscccccscccesecesssecseneeceeneeceanesanaecseneecesaessanaecseneecenstsnaseseneesennseesaes 36 Wireless Inter building Mode AA 37 CHAPTER 5 MANAGEMENT 0 0cscccceccccsssseneseeseceeessneonasececenndesnseeaenenseonnsssaeseaaneodeesaeseaeen 38 STE SUAVE et a an dad codi 38 VIEW STATISTICS INFORMATION 39 VIEW STATION INFORMATION 40 CHANGE PASSWORD ccconoooccnccoconononononcnnnonononenannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nono nn nan nna rca non n AEREAS EAEE nn once nana n nn REER nnnnaninns 41 REMOTE MANAGEMENT 41 Ee Ee 42 A E RN 44 UPGRADE FIRMWARE Scaricare dd bas 47 BACKUP RESTORE SETTINGS occccccnononoccnccnnononenancnnnncnnononennnnncnnnnnnn Aran AAEE EEEE REAREA EEEE nono naar an EEan ennaa 48 EVERE ada ia 49 FE BOO Ae EE 49 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
36. nter the MAC Address of the AP you desire to connect as below Local MAC Address This field provides the AG 4621 MAC address Remote MAC Address Enter the MAC Address of your desired devices connected to the AG 3621 in WDS Mode Uplink Speed Limit You can specify the transmission rate between the AG 3621 and other devices by entering the value in uplink speed limit The most speed available is 1687 x64Kbps 105 4375Mbps Advanced Settings 34 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Figure 26 WDS Mode Wireless Point to Point Bridge Under this mode two separate networks apart can be connected to carry out data transmission Create a connection between AP and wireless station separately Open the AG 3621 management web through entering the default factory IP Address 192 168 1 1 user name admin and password password Enter the other AP s name on the MAC address field respectively Advanced Settings 35 ranmasa gt AG 3621 AP2 192 168 1 1 gt 00000000 192 168 0 228 192 168 1 140 192 168 0 2 Figure 27 Wireless Point to Multi Point Bridge Under this mode this AG 3621 is responsible for a pivot AP connecting other APs and devices apart Internet Headquarters Figure 28 Wireless Point to Point Mode The building steps are identical to the Wireless Point to Point Bridge Wireless Repeater Mode Under this hybrid mode the AG 3621 is capable of establishing the connections between wireless stations and ot
37. onnect the Access Point set it up and configure it to bridge your different networks These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Access point Key Features The AG 3621 Access Point is use friendly and provides solid wireless and networking support The following standards and conventions are supported Standards Compliant The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802 11a b g for Wireless LANs Introduction Pagel FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp WEP support Support for WEP including 64 bit 128 bit and 152 bit keys DHCP Client Support DHCP Server provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request The AG 3621 can act as a client and obtain information from your DHPC server SNMP Support Support for Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP Management Information Base MIB management Multiple operating modes Access point Station Adapter Point to Point Bridge Wireless Repeater Inter building Repeater mode Configure the access point as a wireless repeater to extend the coverage area of your wireless network VAP Assign Multi SSIDs on your access point one SSID per VAP to differentiate policies and services among users forming a wide variety of VLANs QoS Use this feature to support quality of service for prioritizing traffic from the Ethernet to the access point The access point also supports the voice prioritization schemes used by 802 11a b g wireless phone
38. p tio id 49 Figure 43 REDOOt EE 50 Content of Table Table 1 AG 3621 LEDS Intormaton cnn ron n nn nn anar cnc cnn nennnnnnns 6 Table 2 AG 3621 Default Settings A 13 Table 3 Wireless Advanced Settings reen 17 Table 4 Security coomicinsica nicole detainee 22 Introduction PageV FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Copyright This user s manual and the software described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of FWS Corporation Preface About This Manual This manual explains FWS enterprise class AG 3621 access point Document Conventions AP refers to an access point STA refers to a station ETH refers to a PC The following special notations are used Note e This indicates an important Note Bold Indicates the function important words and so on Introduction PageVI FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the FWS s AG 3621 Access Point hereafter called access point This Access Point provides a secure affordable and easy to use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise class features required by networking professionals Overview 802 11a b g compliant this access point distinguishes herself by one built in mini PCI card providing wi
39. pter to the AG 3621 and verify the following The PWR power light goes on The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when connected to a powered on computer Configuring the TCP IP Settings of Your PC Make sure the TCP IP protocol has been installed in your PC Please take the following steps to set a static IP address in Windows XP 2000 1 Go to Start gt Click control Panel gt Double click Network Connections gt Right click Local Area Connection gt Click Properties 2 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties 4 Wireless Network Connection 2 Properties 71 General Wineleos Networks Advanced Correct wurg WW EEE 902 119 Weelers Network Cardbus Adaptar Congue Y Blrt and Portas Sharing for Meescht Networks a A F QoS Packet Scheckter w Thee conmechon user the folowing deme Install Descaphor Tiaramission Controt Protocol imemet Protocol The default vade ates network protocol that provides conmmuncahon aciots dvene mercormected leg 3 Show icon m nowhcshon are phen connected Figure 5 AG 3621 Wireless network Connection properties 3 Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window Set your IP address and subnet mask Configure a static IP address of 192 168 1 x x cannot be 1 and 255 255 255 0 for the Subnet Mask Then click OK button FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp nternet Protocol TCP IP Propertie General You can pa IP selin
40. red and wireless two ports in a bigger infrastructure Typically VAP functionality allows a single network AP to behave as 8 number of virtual network APs This does away with the limitation by the sheer number of Ethernet connections that need APs acting as a proxy WMM prioritizes traffic demands from different applications and extends Wi Fi s high quality end user experience from data connectivity to voice music and video applications under a wide variety of environment This Access points serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or as the center point of a stand alone wireless network In large installations wireless users within radio range of an access point can roam throughout a facility while maintaining seamless uninterrupted access to the network You can configure and monitor the access point using the command line interface CLI the browser based management system or Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP This Access Point currently can support data rate up to 108Mbps Users are encouraged to update their latest firmware through http www tw wireless com Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer s hard drive Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games So networks are not only useful in homes and offices they can also be fun Use the instructions in this Guide to help you c
41. ronmosn gt 802 11a b g BWA Wireless Access Point Introduction Pagel FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Content CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ciuda ad 1 OVERVIEW Ee EE 1 di UE 1 TYPIGAL dl Eed eran DEE 3 TYPICA OA EE 5 CHAPTER 2 BASIC INSTALLATION ooonnancccoccononcnnoronconanananananonononannnnaan rn connnnnnann rn rr nnnnanananan ca nnas 6 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ui a a ia 6 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION eessen ged ege iii it Ee Eed d 6 INSTALLING AG 3621 ACCESS bor 6 Hardware Jnstallaton rasteis aaa a a aaa oaea tati 6 Configuring the TCP IP Settings of Your PDC 8 Checking Your LAN CGonnechons nc cnn 9 Installing Your AG 3621 AP with a Web Management 10 OPERATING DISTANCE Tips 11 CHAPTER 3 BASIC CONFIGURATION c ooncccccccnnonnononononanananananroconcnnannaarononcnnanananan an crnnanaaaancnnes 13 DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS ooccccccccnononononcnnnnnonononanancnnnonononancnnnnnnnnnnn anar nnnnnn nono aan nnnnnnnnnnnnnanininnns 13 How TO ENTER YOUR AG 3621 MANAGEMENT WER 13 BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE AG 3621 ccccccconococccccoconononononcnnnnnnnnnnnnno non nono nana nn ano nn conan cc anna cn canos 14 WIRELESS INFORMATION ABOUT THE AG 36211 oocococonococcnccononononacancnnnnnnnnanannnn nono conan cnc nano nnnnancnanans 16 CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED SETTINGS cccoccccccoconccnnanonononanannananononnnanananananoronanananana ro ncananarananinnns 18 UNDERSTANDING RADIUS SETTINGS occccccccnononoccncnncnnonononanannnononononcnncnnnonononnancnan
42. s Transmit Power Control Supports settable transmit power levels to adjust coverage cell size ranging from full half 50 quarter 25 eighth 12 5 0 and min Atheros Super G Mode Super G mode enables the transmission up to 108Mbps Multiple security settings per VLAN with up to 8 VLANs Security settings for multiple groups so employees guests and contractors now easily and securely share the same infrastructure Access Control Introduction Page2 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the AG 3621 to gain access to your LAN Hidden Mode The SSID is not broadcast assuring only clients configured with the correct SSID can connect Typical Infrastructure The AG 3621 Access Point proves to be a highly competent device undertaking various tasks for your different environments We ll spell out the applicability below Wireless Point to Point The wireless Point to Point mode features connecting two sub networks far away allowing ou to quickly and cost effectively have access to the internet in a matter of minutes Internet Headquarters Sub branch Figure 1 Wireless Point to multi point Under this mode the AG 3621 plays the leading role in the infrastructure connecting devices apart Introduction Page3 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Headquartes Figure 2 Wireless Point to Point Wireless Rep
43. s janis gt Figure 7 AG 3621 Ping Reply Installing Your AG 3621 AP with a Web Management 1 Connect to the AG 3621 by opening your browser and entering http 192 168 1 1 in the address field A login window like the one shown below opens SGHZ 2 4GHZ 802 11ag 54Mbps High Speed Access Point Name Password Sea Figure 8 AG 3621 log in window 2 When prompted please enter admin for Name and password for password both in low 10 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp cases Clicking Login now it will navigate you into AG 3621 s homepage General Information will be shown E RAPE BRRR RS deg P oX a Statistics System Setup m Basic Settings uIP Settings m RADIUS Settings m HTTP Redirect m Firewall Settings VAPMLAN Settings Access Control S y Figure 9 AG 3621 General Information Operating Distance Tips The range of your wireless connection is significantly determined by the physical placement of the access point To optimize the results place your wireless access point Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line of sight access even if through walls Away from sources of interference such as PCs microwaves and 2 4 GHz cordless phones Away from lar
44. ss Systems Corp hardware and driver must also support WPA WPA 2 PSK Identical to WPA PSK with the exception of the way to encryption keys WPA2 PSK uses Advanced Encryption Standard AES for encryption keys WPA PSK amp WPA You may have the option of WPA PSK associated with TKIP 2 PSK Alternatively you can select WPA2 PSK associated with AES Table 4 Security Wireless Security Seperator The associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other if this feature is enabled The default setting is Disable Time Server By clicking Basic Settings the Basic Settings will appear shown below Basic Settings Figure 13 Basic settings The AG 3621 allows you to synchronize the time between your network and time server by using NTP Time Server Time Sever provides correct and current time in any world time zone country or major city Accurate adjustments for Daylight Saving Time or Summer Time are made according to each location s rules and laws Time Server Port This field identifies the time server port like 123 Time Zone Advanced Settings 22 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp Select the time zone location for your setting Current Time This field identifies the current time in your specific time Zone Bridge Router Mode From the system setup click IP Settings you ll be navigated into the WAN LAN Settings WAN LAN Settings fe fe 192 168 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
45. strict access to only trusted stations so that unknown stations cannot wirelessly connect to the AG 3621 by turning Access Control on By entering MAC Address of new stations you can manually add the stations allowing them to be connected to the AG 3621 Take notes of the steps below to activate access control Turn Access Control On Enter MAC Address in the Add New Station Manually field Click trust and then the address will appear in the trusted Wireless Stations field Click Apply to save the configuration Use WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption provides data security WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block all but the most determined eavesdropper Use WPA or WPA PSK Wi Fi Protected Access WPA data encryption provides data security The very strong Advanced Settings 20 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp authentication along with dynamic per frame re keying of WPA makes it virtually impossible to compromise The following elaborate WEP WPA security options Field Network Authentication Encryption Strength Security Encryption WEP Keys WPA PSK Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key Advanced Settings Description You have two authentication options e Open System No authentication is imposed to the AG 3621 However if the 802 1x option is configured authentication of connections can be performed by a RADIUS server e Shared this is for shared
46. this only if this AG 3621 is the Master for a group of bridges The other bridge must use this AG 3621 MAC address They then send all traffic to this Master rather than communicate directly with each other WEP should be used to protect this traffic Wireless Repeater In this mode the AG 3621 can communicate with another wireless station or wireless bridge You can enter the MAC address of both adjacent repeaters in the fields provided to communicate with other wireless bridge or use SSID to communicate with other wireless FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp station WEP should be used to protect this communication Wireless Mode Select the desired wireless operating mode The default mode is 802 11a Channel This field identifies which operating frequency will be used Security Profiles This provides a list of virtual APs derived from AG 3621 Virtual AP spelling out profile name SSID MAC security and status Build Wireless Point to Point Bridge Mode Under this mode two separate networks located apart can be connected to carry out data transmission about several thousand miles away Create a connection between AP and wireless station separately Open the AG 3621 management web through entering the default factory IP Address 192 168 1 1 user name admin and password password Enter the other AP s name on the MAC address field respectively Wireless Information about the AG 3621 The following des
47. tion If you have cable or DSL service you most likely have a Dynamic IP address You should always check with your service provider to verify this information since some providers will assign Static IP addresses If you have a Dynamic IP address select Obtain IP Automatically in the WAN Setup area of the HTML Web User Interface and the Wireless AG 3621 Access Point will automatically obtain the information it needs from your service provider If you have a Static IP address select Specify IP in the WAN Setup area of the HTML Web User Interface If you are using PPoE you must specify PPPoE and select either static or dynamic IP addressing 2 My Web User Interface is not responding but can still access the Internet Possible Solution If your Web User Interface stops responding ping your AP IP address to check whether reply is obtained or unplug and then plug back in the power supply of the Wireless AG 3621 Access Point This will reboot the Wireless AG 3621 Access Point If you are still unable to communicate with the Web User Interface press in and hold the RESET button for between five and ten seconds This will reset the Wireless AG 3621 Access Point to the factory default settings If you applied any personal configuration settings you will need to make the changes again 3 The LAN light is not lit Possible Solution There is a hardware connection problem heck these items Make sure the cable connectors are securely plugge
48. ware 4 Note e When uploading software to the AG 3621 Access Point it is important not The to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window clicking a link or BEE loading a new page If the browser is interrupted the upload may fail ne corrupt the software and render the AG 3621 completely inoperable AGIDI Access Point is stored in FLASH memory and can be upgraded as new software is released by FWS Upgrade files can be downloaded from FWS s Web site If the upgrade file is compressed Management 47 FORMOSA Wireless Systems Corp ZIP file you must first extract the image RMG file before sending it to the wireless access point The upgrade file can be sent using your browser Note _ GA LL Downl 4 The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the AG 3621 must support HTTP uploads such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or above or oad Netscape Navigator 4 78 or above the new software file from FWS save it to your hard disk and unzip it 2 From the main menu Management section click the Upgrade Firmware link to display the screen above 3 Inthe Upgrade Firmware menu click the Browse button and browse to the location of the image RMG upgrade file 4 Click Upload When the upload completes your wireless access point will automatically restart The upgrade process typically takes about one minute In some cases you may need to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading
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