WAP-4036v2 Manual
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1. 802 11g Wireless Access Point WAP 4036 User s Manual Copyright Copyright 2009 by PLANET Technology Corp All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of PLANET PLANET makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not PLANET its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software Further PLANET reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuan2. when you have finished the configuration above And the wireless AP will be automatically restarted if you change the LAN IP address If you change the private IP address and apply the changes the PC from which you configure the AP will lose the communication to the AP To reconnect you will need to renew the IP address of the PC or change to an IP address compatible with the new LAN port IP address 14 3 2 2 DHCP Info You can view the status of all DHCP clients here DHCP Client Info CD Panes Lease Time S 192 168 0 100 192 168 0 101 3 3 Radio The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen Basic Setting TT Disabled Wireless Radio Band o02 11b qg ze Booster Mode Enabled this mode can enhance the throughput of data transmission After configuring basic parameters please config Authentication and Encryption mode to setup Valid and Safe a e connection Broadcast SSID eme Enabled Disabled ABS Select best wireless channel according to current wireless environment automatically as well as adjust appropriate transmit power ABS best Channel APP C Enabled 802 17f Apply Disabled Wireless Select this option will disable the wireless operation of WAP 4036 The default setting is mixed mode 802 11B G If you do not know or have both 11g and 11b devices in your network please keep the default setting in Radio Band mixed mode From the drop down manual you
3. 16 23 23 ee Radio Band 802 11B G Advanced SSID default et Channel 6 Mode AP Security AP none SYSTEM INFO Edition Info AP R282 V1 1 17CN PLANET WAP 4036v2 2009 06 16 14 29 12 3 1 Status This page will show most of the basic configuration parameters of the WAP 4036 It is the first page shown after login as below You can usually get context sensitive help by clicking on the Help link at the top right of the page Statistion Physical Address OO SO 4f 16 23 23 LAN IP Address SubnetMask 192 168 0 1 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server ON IP Pools 192 168 0 100 192 168 0 163 Wireless Status Wireless Connection No Wireless Client Connection MAC 00 30 4f 16 23 23 Radio Band 802 11B G S D default Channel 6 Mode AP Security AP none This section shows the LAN interface parameters of the wireless AP This includes information such as The MAC address of LAN interface IP Subnet LAN Status Mask DHCP Server whether the DHCP Server is Enables or disables and display address pool This section shows the WLAN interface parameters of the wireless AP This includes information such as Wireless whether Wireless interface status is active Connection whether have active wireless stations that are connecting Wireless Status to the AP and display number of them The MAC address of WAN interface Radio Band The type of transmission protocol your wireless ne
4. Luxembourg The Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden and United Kingdom The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland Liechtenstein Norway and Switzerland Potential Restrictive Use France Only channels 10 11 12 and 13 WEEE Regulation To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment end users of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed out wheeled bin symbol Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately Revision User s Manual for PLANET Wireless Access Point Model WAP 4036 Rev 1 0 July 2009 Part No EM WAP4036v2 Chapter RT de H e EE 7 1 1 ee Ee 7 1 2 PEAlUTOS he 7 1 3 SDCCIICAUON GE 8 1 4 EELER 8 1 5 BACK EE 9 1 6 WVINCIESS 1 CHONIMANCE sari aea E Ee 9 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ccccccesseeeseseeseneesenneesenseesenneesensesses 11 Chapter 3 Web Configuration cssssccceseeseeseeeceseecenseeseeseesenneesenseeseneees 12 3 1 EE 13 SE EASES EE 14 3 2 1 LAIN SS CUD E A ae Er SNR 14 322 DHCP IN EE 15 3 3 RAIDO EE 15 3 4 Se EE 16 3 4 1 Authentication Type NONE ENEE 16 34 2 Authentication Type WEP tioctet sec e E EEE 17 3 4 3 Authentication type WPA Dersonal 18 3 4 4 Authentication type WPA2 Personal c
5. 412GHZz 2 4835GHz Japan 11b 1 2 5 5 11Mbps auto sensing 11g 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps auto sensing 73dBm 10 PER Packet Error Rate 11g Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM 54Mbps 48Mbps QAM 64 36Mbps 24Mbps QAM 16 18Mbps 12Mbps QPSK 9Mbps 6Mbps BPSK 11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS 11Mbps 5 5Mbps CCK 2Mbps DQPSK 1Mbps DBPSk 17dBm Typical Q PLANET Networking amp Communication 802 11g Wireless Access Point WAP 4036 Ier Aeon Fanon 1 5 Back View Power DC 9V The receptacle where you plug in the power adapter Default button Reset the router to factory default settings clear all settings or reboot the router function 1 Set to factory defaults Press this button and hold for over 5 seconds to restore all settings to factory defaults 2 Reboot the router Press this button for less than 5 seconds to reboot LAN Port The port connects the AP to your PC You can configure your AP through the connection Antenna The antenna used for wireless connections You are able to rotate the antenna to gain the best signal reception 1 6 Wireless Performance The following information will help you utilizing the wireless performance and operating coverage of WAP 4036 1 Site selection To avoid interferences please locate WAP 4036 and wireless client away from transformers microwave ovens heavy duty motors fluorescent lights and other industrial equipments
6. communication failed Frag Threshold 2346 256 2346 RTS Threshold 2347 0 2347 Beacon Interval 100 20 1024 ms Preamble Type Long Short 802 119 protection Enabled Disabled Wireless VLAN Enabled Disabled This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon A beacon is a packet Beacon Interval broadcast by the wireless AP to keep the network synchronized A beacon includes the wireless LAN service area a time stamp Delivery Traffic Indicator 23 4 Maps and the Traffic Indicator Message TIM The default value is 100 This value should remain at its default setting of 2 347 Should you encounter RTS Threshold inconsistent data flow only minor modifications are recommended This value indicates how often the Access Point sends out a Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM Lower settings result in more efficient networking DTIM Interval while preventing your PC from dropping into power saving sleep mode Higher settings allow your PC to enter sleep mode thus saving power but interferes with wireless transmissions The Transmit Rate is the transmit data rate limitation for this wireless AP The Transmit Rate wireless AP will use the highest possible selected transmission rate to transmit the data packets The default value is Auto It defines the length of CRC block in the frames during the wireless Preamble Type Communication Short Preamble is suitable for heavy traffi
7. received including interference that may cause undesired operation Federal Communication Commission FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm 8 inches during normal operation R amp TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999 5 CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity R amp T TE The R amp TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98 13 EEC Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment As of April 8 2000 Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it However special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment EU Countries Not Intended for Use The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France with Frequency channel restrictions Germany Greece Ireland Italy
8. seconds Then release the button and wait for 10 seconds for rebooting d Power Adapter CH Se Switch Computer 11 Chapter 3 Web Configuration WAP 4036 with an assigned IP address allows you to monitor and configure via web browser e g MS Internet Explorer or Netscape 1 Open your web browser 2 Enter the IP address of your WAP 4036 in the address field default IP address is http 192 168 0 1 Default values of WAP 4036 supports DHCP server therefore your LAN clients can automatically get DHCP IP from WAP 4036 If the AP s LAN port has been changed with new IP address enter the new IP address instead 3 A User Name and Password dialog box will appear Please enter your User Name and Password here The default values as below User Name admin Password admin Click OK to access the management page Connect to 192 168 0 1 Wireless Access Point User name f admin password a C T Remember my password cence _ 4 Then you will see the WAP4036 HOME screen as below D PLANET 802 119 Wireless Access Point P Statistics d LAN Status LANSetup Physical Address 00 30 4F 16 23 23 eens igh ieee LAN IP Address SubnetMask 192 168 0 1 255 255 255 0 bg DHCP Server GC IP Pools 192 168 0 100 192 168 0 163 bech Wireless Status a Wireless Start be Connection Ho Wireless Client Connection jamal MAC 00 30 4f
9. the same devices to construct a WDS network Q cannot access the Web based Configuration Utility from the Ethernet computer used to configure the AP A Please check the following conditions to verify the correct operation of the AP Check that the LAN LED is on If the LED is not on verify that the cable for the LAN connection is firmly connected Check whether the computer resides on the same subnet with the AP s LAN IP address f the computer acts as a DHCP client check whether the computer has been assigned an IP address from the DHCP server If not you will need to renew the IP address Use the ping command to ping the AP s LAN IP address to verify the connection Make sure your browser is not configured to use a proxy server Check that the IP address you entered is correct If the AP s LAN IP address has been changed you should enter the reassigned IP address instead Q My wireless client cannot communicate with another Ethernet computer A Please check the follow settings Ensure the wireless adapter functions properly You may open the Device Manager in Windows to see if the adapter is properly installed Make sure the wireless client uses the same SSID and security settings if enabled as the Wireless Access Point Ensure that the wireless adapter s TCP IP settings are correct as required by your network administrator f you are using an 802 11b wireless adapter and check that the
10. to its factory defaults Restart System reboot the AP Restore Default Restart System Restore Default Restart System 3 10 3 Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmware of your AP you need to save the firmware file to your local hard disk and enter that file name and path in the appropriate field on this page You can also use the Browse button to find the firmware file on your PC Firmware Upgrade New Firmware File free Upgrade 25 Chapter 4 Configuring Local Networking You can manage the Wireless Access Point through the Web browser To configure the device via Web browser at least one properly configured computer must be connected to the device via Ethernet recommended or wireless network The Wireless Access Point is configured with the default IP address of 192 168 1 1 and subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 and its DHCP server is disabled by default 4 1 Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 Step 1 Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel E Control Panel File Edit Weu Favorites Tools Help Back i D Search K Folders Heb Address D Control Panel LV Control Panel A d S T CG SH a Ei E SS Accessibility Add Hardware Add o Administrative Automatic Date and Tine Display Folder Options Fonts Game Q Switch to Category Weu Options Dem Tools Updates Controllers Zei 2 j ch A L amp amp D P t gt DONE b SSO See Also A l e D Internet Java keyboard
11. 802 11b Mode item in Wireless Basic Setting page is not configured to use 802 11g Performance 31 Use the ping command to verify that the wireless client is able to communicate with the AP s LAN port and with the remote computer If the wireless client can successfully ping the AP s LAN port but fails to ping the remote computer then verify the TCP IP settings of the remote computer 32
12. Keep the number of walls or ceilings between AP and clients as few as possible Otherwise the signal strength may be seriously reduced Place WAP 4036 in an open space or add additional WAP 4036 as needed to improve the coverage Environmental factors The wireless network is easily affected by many environment factors Every environment is unique with different obstacles construction materials weather etc It is hard to determine the exact operation range of WAP 4036 in a specific location without testing Antenna adjustment The bundle antenna of WAP 4036 is adjustable Firstly install the antenna pointing straight up then smoothly adjust it if the radio signal strength is poor But the signal reception is definitely weak in some certain areas such as location right down the antenna Moreover the original antenna of WAP 4036 can be replaced with other external antennas to extend the coverage Please check the specification of the antenna you want to use and make sure it can be used on WAP 4036 WLAN Type If WAP 4036 is installed in an 802 11b and 802 11g mixed WLAN its performance will reduced significantly Because every 802 11g OFDM packet needs to be preceded by an RIS CTS or CTS packet exchange that can be recognized by legacy 802 11b devices This additional overhead lowers the speed If there are no 802 11b devices connected or if connections to all 802 11b devices are denied the WAP 4036 can operate in 11g only mode and its data rat
13. Mouse Network etwork Setup Phone and Power Options Printers and Regional and Z Windows Update Options Connections Wizard Moder Faxes Language Help and Support KR A KK Pia gt Q y Scanners and Scheduled Security Sound Effect Sounds and Speech System Taskbar and User Accounts Windows Cameras Tasks Center Manager Audio Devices Start Menu Firewall Wireless Network Set Step2 Right click your mouse to Local Area Connection Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Q Back 7 ba ps Search Kes Folders Ez Address Network Connections Broadband Network Tasks ca seenet 4 Create a new connection Disconnected Set up a home or small tes WAN Miniport PPPOE office network Change Windows Firewall settings Internet Gateway e Internet Connection Connected Wy Internet Connection LAN or High Speed Internet See Also ip Network Troubleshooter a Other Places ei Local Area Connection 2 Local Area Connection Network cable unplugged Connected G Control Panel CB TAP Win32 Adapter V8 Ty Marvell Yukon 88 8053 PCI E SJ My Network Places My Documents d My Computer 26 Step3 Click Properties button lt Local Area Connection Status p gem Gs General Support Connection Status Connected Duration 20 34 42 Speed 100 0 Mbps Acity Recerved 6 961 779 i Er 242 617 Leena S
14. above 3 4 Security This wireless AP provides complete wireless LAN security functions include WEP WPA with pre shared key and WPA2 with pre shared key With these security functions you can prevent your wireless LAN from illegal access Please make sure your wireless stations use the same security function 3 4 1 Authentication Type None Transmit data without encryption and authentication This is the default option 16 Authentication amp Security Configuration Authentication Type Click Apply when you have selected the None If you select none any data will be transmitted without Encryption and any station can access the wireless AP 3 4 2 Authentication Type WEP WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is an encryption method used to protect your wireless data communications WEP uses a combination of 64 bit or 128 bit keys to provide access control to your network and encryption security for every data transmission Authentication amp sSecurity Configuration Authentication Type WEP w Accessorial Authentication amp Encryption Open System Open System Key Length 64 bits 128 bits HEX nn ASCII Key format is 10 Hex Number and A F Key format is 13 Character Apply Accessorial Open System No authentication is used But uses WEP encrypt data Authentication packets amp Encryption Share keys Authentication is a process in which the AP validates whether 17 the wire
15. and AES to change the encryption key frequently This can improve security very much Authentication amp Security Configuration Authentication Type WPA Personal Accessorial Authentication amp Encryption Pre Shared Key Key Format Please input 8 63 characters 18 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP utilizes a stronger encryption algorithm TKIP and includes Message Integrity Code MIC to provide protection against hackers Advanced Encryption System AES utilizes a symmetric 128 Bit block data AES encryption Its the strongest encryption currently available The WPA Pass Phrase is used to authenticate and encrypt data transmitted in Key Format the wireless network The input format is in character style and key size should be in the range between 8 and 63 characters Enter the key value Data is encrypted using a 256Bit key derived from this key Other Wireless Stations must use the same key Specifies the timer the WPA key must changes The change is done Rekey Time sec automatically between the server and the client The default value is 86400 Click Apply at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations 3 4 4 Authentication type WPA2 Personal The WPA2 is a stronger version of WPA You can use a pre shared key to authenticate wireless stations and encrypt data during communication It uses AES to change the encryption key frequently This can improve security very much Authentica
16. atically Co Use the following IP address IF address Subnet mask Default gateway Co Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred ONS server 165 i l Alternate ONS server 168 1952 1 Step 6 Press OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window 4 2 Additional Settings for Wireless Client If you chose to access the AP via a wireless client also verify the following Step 1 Make sure your PC is equipped with 802 11g or 802 11b wireless adapter and has appropriate WLAN card driver utility and TCP IP installed Step 2 Set the wireless adapter to use appropriate TCP IP settings as described in previous section Step 3 Launch the wireless adapter s provided utility and verify that your wireless client is configured with these settings E Operation Mode Infrastructure SSID default Authentication Disabled Encryption Off Radio Band 802 11B G If you only finished the wireless settings and didn t configure the wireless adapter s TCP IP settings even your link status indicates a successful connection with the AP This bg connection applies to the physical network layer only Your wireless adapter cannot communicate with the AP Make sure to set the TCP IP properties as described in this previous section 28 4 3 Checking PC s IP and Connection with the AP After configuring the TCP IP protocol use the ping command to verify if the computer can communicate with the AP To exec
17. c wireless network Long Preamble provides much communication reliability This is also called CTS Protection It is recommended to enable the protection mechanism This mechanism can decrease the rate of data collision between 802 11g Protection 802 11b and 802 11g wireless stations When the protection mode is enabled the throughput of the AP will be a little lower due to many of frame traffic should be transmitted Confirm New Password Restore Default Restart System Restore Default Restart System Firmware Upgrade New Firmware File 3 10 1 Login ID amp Password Setup In factory setting the default password is admin You can change the default password to ensure that no one can adjust your settings without your permission Every time you change your password please record the password and keep it at a safe place 24 Login ID amp Password Setup Login name is admin New Password Apply Confirm New Password Enter the password up to 15 digit alohanumeric string you want to login to the New Password Access Point Confirm New Enter your new password again for verification purposes Password Click Apply at the bottom of the screen to change the password If you forget the password you ll have to reset the AP to the factory default with the reset button 3 10 2 Restore Default Restart System Restore Factory Defaults To clear all of the AP s settings and reset them
18. can select 802 11G if you have only 11G card If you have only 802 11 B card select 802 11B mode 15 The AP has 5 modes AP Client WDS AP WDS Repeater Note 1 if WDS or AP WDS is selected please go to WDS page to Radio Mode configure related settings Note 2 when WAP 4036 is in Client mode it allows only one Ethernet device for connection Booster Mode Enabled this mode can enhance the throughput of data transmission The SSID is the network name shared among all points in a wireless network The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters use any of the characters SSID on the keyboard Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network For added security you should change the default SSID default to a unique name This setting will not appear in WDS mode When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with they will detect the SSID broadcast by the AP To broadcast the AP Broadcast SSID SSID keep the default setting Enable If you do not want to broadcast the AP SSID then select Disable Select the channel used for wireless communication There are 11 overlapping channels Channels 1 6 and 11are non overlapping The default Channel is channel 6 This setting will not appear in Client and Repeater modes Click Apply when you have finished the configuration
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20. e should actually 54Mbps 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Before you proceed with the installation it is necessary that you have enough information about the WAP 4036 Keep the access point as central in your work area as possible Signal strength and speed fall off with distance Higher is often better For instance set it up on the top shelf of a bookcase rather than the bottom one if possible Prior to connecting the hardware make sure to power off your Ethernet device and Wireless Access Point AP Then follow the steps below to connect the related devices Step 1 Connect your computer to the LAN port of WAP 4036 by using RJ 45 cable Attach one end of the Ethernet cable with RJ 45 connector to your hub switch or a computer s Ethernet port and the other end to one of the LAN ports of your AP Step 2 Assemble the antenna to WAP 4036 Try to place them to a position that can best cover your wireless network The antenna s position will enhance the receiving sensitivity Step 3 Connect the power adapter Connect the single DC output connector of the power adapter to the power jack on the side of the AP Then plug the Power Adapter into an AC outlet Step 4 Power on the following devices in this order HUB or Switch AP and PCs ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WAP 4036 Otherwise the product may be damaged If you want to reset your WAP 4036 to default settings press the Reset button for over 5
21. enance costs The WAP 4036 supports WEP WPA WPA2 Personal 802 1x encryptions and MAC address filter function to consolidate the wireless network security Meanwhile you can prevent unauthorized stations from accessing your wireless network With the user friendly management interface and versatile features the PLANET WAP 4036 is the best choice to integrate your wireless and wired network seamlessly 1 1 Package Contents Make sure that you have the following items 1 x WAP 4036 1 x Power Adapter 1 x User s Manual CD 1 x Quick Installation Guide 1 x External Antenna 1 x Ethernet Cable If any of the above items are missing contact your supplier as soon as possible 1 2 Features Compliant with the IEEE 802 119 802 11b DSSS 2 4GHz specification High data rate up to 54Mbps network speed auto rate fallback Seamlessly integrates wireless and wired networks Supports WEP WPA WPA2 Personal 802 1x encryption Supports AP Client WDS AP WDS and Repeater mode Supports MAC Address Filter Provides a reverse polarity SMA connector for external antenna connection Built in DHCP server Web based configuration 1 3 Specification Standards Conformance IEEE 802 119 802 11b Wireless IEEE 802 3 Wired LAN Interface 1 port RJ 45 Frequency Range Data Transfer Rate Receiver Sensitivity RF Modulation Transmit Power 1 4 LED Indicators 2412 2462 MHz US Canada 2412 2472 MHz Europe 2
22. fic stations from the Current Access Control List select the MAC addresses in the list and then click Delete 3 Site Survey This page displays information about other APs in the area The user can select a clean channel to avoid the interferences from other stations Current Wireless Network Yang92mimo ee did 8 B G lw WPA PSK Aa 00 30 4t 00 04 15 1 B G e we be Te default 253 00 30 4f 11 23 36 pero e Button eseriptions After click Scan button please click Refresh button to show the wireless Refresh station information Click this button to search for available Access Points in the neighborhood When WAP 4036 is in Client mode you can select one AP from the above list Join and click Join button to make connection To seethe latest information click Refresh button 22 3 8 Client Info You can see the status of all active wireless stations that are connecting to the wireless AP Ti Power Save Lease Time S Sent Packets Packets EI UL 20 41 GER To see the latest information click Refresh button 3 9 Advanced This tab is used to set up the AP s advanced wireless functions These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance Advanced Settinc The following parameters are only for the professional Please be caution to configured them Incorrect settings may cause wireless
23. frastructure configuration Infrastructure is applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to central database or wireless application for mobile workers Q What is Roaming A Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continuously while moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single Wireless Network Access Point Before using the roaming function the workstation must make sure that it is the same channel number with the Wireless Network Access Point of dedicated coverage area 30 Q When WAP 4036 works with AP WDS mode can wireless clients connect to it A Yes this mode is acting as an AP and Bridge at the same time so the wireless client can access to AP WDS mode WAP 4036 without problem When wireless client connect to the remote site via AP WDS mode the performance will be 50 just like connect to main AP via a repeater Q How much wired client can connect to Client mode WAP 4036 A Only 1 wired client can connect to a WAP 4036 in Client mode If the local network has more than 1 wired PC need to connect via wireless please set WAP 4036 to WDS mode The WDS mode is designed for connecting multiple wired LANs Q Is WAP 4036 WDS mode compatible with other WDS Bridge mode device A It only can work with PLANET WRT 416 since they are using the same chipset Because there is no wireless standards define for this special operating mode WDS so far it is suggested to use
24. less client is qualified to access the AP s service You must enable WEP function and define your WEP keys The keys are used both to authenticate wireless clients and encrypt outgoing data Auto Select It can detect Wireless Client authentication information and automatically choose Open System or Share Keys mode to communicate with client When use Auto Select mode you must setup WEP keys which are used by authentication system Selects 64 bit or 128 bit WEP encryption Be sure that the key length setting KEY Length in the AP shall be the same as in wireless clients or the communication will not work You may select ASCII Characters in the A F a f and 0 9 range or WEP Mode Hexadecimal Digits to be the WEP Key Enter one to four WEP keys in either ASCII or Hexadecimal format You can Key 1 4 use 64 bits or 128 bits as the encryption algorithm Click Apply at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations When using Hexadecimal format only digits 0 9 and letters A F a f are allowed Valid key length for each encryption type is as below bg Key Length HEX Format ASCII Format 64 Bits 10 hexadecimal digits 5 ASCII characters 128 Bits 26 hexadecimal digits 13 ASCII characters 3 4 3 Authentication type WPA Personal Wi Fi Protected Access WPA is an advanced security standard You can use a pre shared key to authenticate wireless stations and encrypt data during communication It uses TKIP
25. mode of your AP is WDS or AP WDS you should have a setting in Wireless Bridge MAC Enter Wireless Bridge MAC the MAC address of target access point Moreover the target access point must be WDS or AP WDS as well Description Enter the Comment of station You can see the basic information of all wireless bridge Current Wireless Bridge Information devices And you can delete any wireless bridge in the list 3 6 MAC Filter This Wireless AP has the capability to control the wireless client access based on the MAC address of the wireless client The user has the flexibility to customize your own control policy based on these options Enable Wireless Access Control L Enable Wireless Access Control Defined items in MAC list are PERMITTED to connect AP others are DENIED Defined items in MAC list are DENIED to connect AP others are PERMITTED we TS pepe 21 To enable Wireless MAC Filter click the check box The Enable Wireless Access Control default is disable Defined items in MAC list are PERMIT You can choose a default operation for your factual to connect AP others are DENIED security or management consideration Defined items in MAC list are DENIED to connect AP others are PERMIT ee Enter the MAC Address of a station After enter all necessary fields and click Add the wireless station will be added into the Current Access Control List lf you want to remove speci
26. s loss C Documents and Settings Freddy i d Please verify your computer s network settings are correct and check the cable connection between the AP and the computer 29 Appendix A Frequently Ask Question This chapter provides answers to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Wireless Network Access Point Read the description below to solve your problems Q Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network A This is depending on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network Consult the application s user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network Q Can play games with other members of the cordless network A Yes as long as the game supports multiple plays over a LAN local area network Refer to the game s user guide for more information Q What is the IEEE 802 119 standard A The IEEE 802 11g Wireless LAN standards subcommittee which is formulating a standard for the industry The objective is to enable wireless LAN hardware from different manufactures to communicate Q What IEEE 802 11 features are supported A The product supports the following IEEE 802 11 functions e CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol e Multi Channel Roaming e Automatic Rate Selection e RTS CTS feature e Fragmentation e Power Management Q What is Infrastructure A An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an In
27. t to Part 15 of 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 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the 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
28. tep4 Click Internet Protocol TCP IP Ae Local Area Connection Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using Bai Marvell Yukon 8868053 PCI E Gigabi Configure This connection uses the following items E Client for Microsoft Networks JS File and Printer Sharing tor Microsoft Networks J dos Fa wg internet Protoc Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocollnternet Protocol The default Wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Step5 With the window below please click Use the following IP address and Use the following DNS server addresses and then fill in the IP address and subnet mask The IP addresses on your network must be within the same range For example if one computer has an IP address of 192 168 1 25 the other computers should have IP addresses that are sequential like 192 168 1 3 and 192 168 1 4 The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network 27 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties WER General You can get IF settings assigned automatically if pour network supports this capability Othenvice pou need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address autom
29. tion amp Security Configuration Advanced Encryption System AES utilizes a symmetric 128 Bit block data encryption Its the strongest encryption currently available Key Format The WPA Pass Phrase is used to authenticate and encrypt data transmitted in 19 the wireless network The input format is in character style and key size should be in the range between 8 and 63 characters Enter the key value Data is encrypted using a 256Bit key derived from this key Other Wireless Stations must use the same key Specifies the timer the WPA key must changes The change is done Rekey Time sec automatically between the server and the client The default value is 86400 Click Apply at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations 3 4 5 Authentication type WPA amp WPA2 Personal Auto Select WPA WPA2 can detect Wireless Client authentication information and automatically choose WPA or WPA2 mode to communicate with client Operation is the same as WPA or WPA2 Authentication amp Security Configuration Authentication Type Pre Shared Key weg Ir Key Format Click Apply at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations 3 5 WDS You can set the wireless Bridge MAC here The bridge uses to connect between more than 2 APs The maximum number setting is for six 6 wirelesses Bridge MAC 20 Description Sent Perendi Sent Packets Packets Wrong Packets If the operating
30. twork uses SSID channel number security This section shows the installed version of the firmware of the WAP 4036 System Information And company information To apply any settings you ve altered on any page click the Save button Otherwise the modified settings would be lost after the AP reboot 13 3 2 LAN Setup The Wireless Access Point communicates with the wired wireless clients through its LAN port The IP Config page allows you to define the IP address settings over the LAN interface 3 2 1 LAN Setup DHCP Info System IP Setup system IP Address 192 166 0 1 Gateway Gateway Address Enter the IP address Subnet mask for the Wireless Access Point LAN port All local wired wireless devices communicate with the device through this IP Address Subnet Mask port It is also the IP address of the Web based Configuration Utility By default IP address 192 168 0 1 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server on Setting DHCP server available or not Please assign the IP range to your local network clients Lease Time The DHCP Server will temporarily assign IP addresses to LAN clients In the Lease Time setting you can specify the time period that the DHCP Server lends an IP address to your LAN client The DHCP Server will change your LAN client s IP address when this time threshold period is reached Gateway Specify the gateway IP in your network The dfault Gateway address 0 0 0 0 Click Apply
31. ute the ping command open the DOS window and PING the IP address of the Wireless Access Point at the DOS prompt For Windows 98 Me Start gt Run Type command and click OK For Windows 2000 XP Start gt Run Type cmd and click OK A window similar to this one will appear Type ping Xxx xxx XXX XXX where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or access point A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point as shown below This is showing that the connection between the AP and your computer has been successfully established ey C YFINDOTS system32 cad_ exe C Documents and Settings Freddy ping 192 168 1 1 Pinging 192 168 1 1 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 192 168 1 1 bytes 32 time ims TTL 64 Reply from 192 168 1 1 bytes 32 time lt ims TTL 64 Reply from 192 168 1 1 bytes 32 time lt ims TTL 64 Reply from 192 168 1 1 bytes 32 time lt ims TTL 64 Ping statistics for 192 168 1 1i Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost CH loss Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum Ams Maximum ims Average Bms C gt Documents and Settings Freddy EI cn C FINDOTS Y systemjzicmd exe C 5Documents and Settings Freddy gt ping 192 168 1 1 Pinging 192 168 1 1 with 32 bytes of data Request timed out Request timed out Request timed out Request timed out Ping statistics for 192 168 1 1 Packets Sent 4 Received Lost 4 18BH
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