User`s Manual-WL11000SA-N - Teletronics International, Inc
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1. gt Remote access to corporate network information E mail file transfer and terminal emulation Difficult to wire environments Historical or old buildings asbestos installations and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ Frequently changing environments Retailers manufacturers and banks that frequently rearrange the workplace and change location Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Trade shows exhibitions and construction sites which need temporary setup for a short time period Retailers airline and shipping companies who need additional workstations for a peak period Access to databases for mobile workers Doctors nurses retailers white collar workers who need access to databases while being mobile in the hospital retail store or office campus SOHO Small Office and Home Office users SOHO users who need easy and quick installation of a small computer network functions User s manual WL11000SA N LED Indicators The WL11000SA N Wireless Access Point includes five status LED indicators as described in the following figure and table Ethernet Link Power Ethernet Activity Wireless Link Wireless Activity Pte seus pesorpion i ON Red Indicates the power is being supplied Ethernet Link On Green Ethernet Flashing Yellow Activity Wireless Flashing Green Link Wireless Flashing Yellow Activity Indicates a valid Ethernet cable link Indicates that the ac2. A utility setup exe Follow the on screen instructions to install the utility program 2 When you run the installed utility click on AP and then select Scan from the menu the program will then detect all the WL11000SA Ns wired to the Ethernet network Hi Untitled HWAPUTL Bigs File Edit EGY view Help D tae Connect Self n a R ain MAC Address IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gatewa 3 90 d1 00 b5 1d 10 1 4 202 255 255 0 0 10 1 0 254 User s manual WL11000SA N 3 From the list of detected WL11000SA Ns select and double click on the unit you want to configure The web browser page will appear as follows Logie User f eme oo MES a 4 Enter the user name default and password WLAN_BRIDGE This will take you to the home page NOTE The AP firmware doesn t check the field of User name User can hit any string except the default to login into the home page a 5 Click on AP Information MIB AP Control MIB TCP IP Settings or Change Password to select the page required The AP Information MIB screen displays the categories of information shown below n magr Seme eee mms ap Ra a a oe AF Name WLAN AP Vireware Version 0247 0A 00 855 1D 06 99 01 00 85 45 AF Up time 0 Days Mex 19 Mins 22 Secs Pascetrtion Murniver 0 IP Retirees 30 1 5 407 Shnet Mask 266 256 0 0 Betoult Gateway z 10 1 0 254 DHCP ONT OS C
3. place Remove paper clip after 5 seconds The following table shows the supported LED patterns and functions RF Link RF Activity LED LED o oF OFF No Action wil boot normally Revert to Factory Default settings Force boot from Primary code image Reserved for now will boot normally 16 User s manual WL11000SA N Compliances FCC Class B Certification 1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures l
4. 7 17 18 18 21 22 User s manual WL11000SA N Package Checklist WL11000SA N Wireless Access Point package includes 1 WL11000SA N Wireless Access Point 1 Antenna dipole omni directional 1 DC power adapter 1 Utility diskette 1 Quick Installation Guide 1 This User Guide gt gt oo gt Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect missing or damaged parts If possible retain the carton including the original packing materials Use them again to repack the product in case there is a need to return it for repair Hardware Description The WL11000SA N Wireless Access Point serves as a Media Access Control MAC bridge between your wired Local Area Network LAN and one or more Wireless Local Area Networks WLANs including wireless clients or other access points Just attach the access point anywhere along your Ethernet LAN to provide wireless stations within its area of coverage with transparent access to the local wired and wireless LAN The WL11000SA N Wireless Access Point supports an 11 Mbps half duplex connection to Ethernet networks for each active channel It is fully compliant with 2 4 GHz DSSS CSMA CA Wireless networking as defined in IEEE 802 11b and 10 Mbps Ethernet as defined in IEEE 802 3 User s manual WL11000SA N Applications The WL11000SA N Wireless products offer a fast reliable cost effective solution for wireless client access to the network in applications such as
5. Cable The WL11000SA N can be wired to a 10 or 10 100 BASE T Ethernet with a network device such as a hub or a switch Connect into the RJ 45 connector socket on the back panel with category 3 4 or 5 UTP Ethernet cable and an RJ 45 connector 4 Connect the Power Cable Connect the power adapter cable to the 9V DC power Socket on the rear panel Warning ONLY USE the power adapter supplied with the WL11000SA N Otherwise the product may be damaged Note The RS 232 Port is a reserve port for future function There is no any function or configure interface in currently model User s manual WL11000SA N Configuration The diskette labeled Utility Diskette that comes with the package contains a utility program for the WL11000SA N Wireless Access Point Any updates can be downloaded from Teletronics International Inc web site at http www teletronics com Warning Backup your utility diskette and use the copy as the working diskette to protect the original from accidental damage The WL11000SA N can be configured over an Ethernet network using Ru 45 cable or wireless device that link to this AP You may connect the WL11000SA N to a network device such as a hub or switch Then run the utility program and configure the WL11000SA N remotely as described below Windows NT 95 98 ME 2000 Installation 1 Insert the WL11000SA N utility disk into the floppy drive on your PC and then enter the following command
6. S can roam freely All wireless network cards and adapters and WL11000SA N access points within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SS ID 7 l os File SEP ay r gt Sener an N y Desktop PC NAS gat L k Switch rr Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter gt y gt gt gt o af eas 24 ad gt Switch wa Access Point lt BSS2 gt gt tw Notefipok with Wirelest al PC Card Adapter nd P 4 z gt V a Iean 4 gt gt DA ta 5 P gt Access Point lt 4SS1 o pi a eS gt a i 7 pa E EE E gt gt L gt re pA 4 5 Seamless Roaming ta PC with Wireless 3 aPC Adapter j a ee 15 User s manual WL11000SA N Troubleshooting Check the following items before contacting Technical Support 1 If mobile users do not have roaming access to the WL11000SA N access point check the following Make sure that all the WL11000SA Ns and stations in the ESS in which the WLAN mobile users can roam are configured to the same WEP Pass Phrase SSID and authentication algorithm 2 Ifthe WL11000SA N cannot be configured using the web browser lt Remove power from the WL11000SA N lt Doa hard reset or load the AP s setting to the Factory Default Setting by inserting a paper clip into the reset socket at the back of the WL11000SA N Connect the power while holding the paper clip in
7. User s manual WL11000SA N The WL11000SA N Wireless Access Point WL11000SA N Access Point is an 11 Mbps wireless device that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary conferences This solution offers fast reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs which include long term maintenance overhead for cabling Just install enough wireless access points to cover your network area plug wireless cards into your notebooks or install wireless adapters into your desktops and start networking Using this device in conjunction with WL11000 WL11000P Wireless PC PCI Cards you can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs Moreover moving or expanding your network is as easy as moving or installing additional access points no wires User s manual WL11000SA N Package Checklist Hardware Description Application LED Indicators System Requirements Installation Configuration Windows 95 98ME 2000 NT4 0 Installation Network Configuration and Planning Network Topologies Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Infrastructure Wireless LAN Setting the Communication Domain Stationary Wireless PCs Roaming Wireless PCs Troubleshooting Compliances FCC Class B CSA Statement Canada CE Mark Declaration of Conformance Specifications Terminology Table of Contents oN O oO A OO WwW 13 13 14 15 15 15 16 1
8. al Association PCMCIA develops standards for PC cards formerly known as PCMCIA cards These cards are available in three types and are of about the same length and width as credit cards However the different width of the cards ranges in thickness from 3 3 mm Type to 5 0 mm Type Il to 10 5 mm Type Ill These cards can be used for 21 User s manual WL11000SA N various functions including memory storage landline modems and wireless modems 11 Roaming A wireless LAN mobile user moves around an ESS and enjoys a continuous connection to the Infrastructure network 12 RTS Threshold Transmitters contending for the medium may not be aware of each other RTS CTS mechanism can solve this Hidden Node Problem If the packet size is smaller than the preset RTS Threshold size the RTS CTS mechanism will NOT be enabled 13 WEP wired equivalent privacy WEP which is based on the use of 64 bit keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm Users without knowledge of the current key password will find themselves excluded from network traffic 22
9. cess point is transmitting or receiving data on the Ethernet LAN Indicates valid wireless station links The rate of flashing increases with the number of links Indicates that the access point is transmitting or receiving data through wireless links User s manual WL11000SA N System Requirements Before you install the WL11000SA N Wireless Access Point be sure you can meet the following requirements An A C power outlet 100 240V 50 60Hz which will supply power for the access point lt An available RJ 45 UTP port on a 10BASE T or 10 100BASE T Ethernet hub or switch 802 11 compliant Wireless Ethernet adapters with TCP IP compatible protocol installed Web Browser for configuration User s manual WL11000SA N Installation 1 Select the Site Choose a proper place for your WL11000SA N Access Point In general the best location to place the access point is at the center of your wireless coverage area within line of sight to all your mobile stations 2 Attach the Antenna Screw the antenna into the antenna connector ANT on the back panel Proper placement will improve performance Try to place the access point in a position that can best cover its BSS Normally the higher you place the antenna the better the performance RJ 45 Connector Fd E Antenna Connector 4 Pi a RS 232 Port fo bas a T Reset Button DC 9V Power Cable 3 Connect the Ethernet
10. hanism Default 2 305 the maximum values and means Disabled 10 User s manual WL11000SA N For more security setting click on the Configure encryption icon and the Encryption page will show as below 10 11 N Pi neryyler we ag Key Eary Woa Passpitesce pmm O4 Bat Dimmal Entry Keyl 5 6S 6 mnm ry E ES m FE ea Key El a a Es ea Rey ES GS Gs a ol Defeat Key ip ME 128 Tet Merial Entry xe P OS OS e aaa al aa mem Dwa Back WEP For more secure data transmission set the WEP to WEP_128 or WEP_ 64 to ensure wireless network security The advanced Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is implemented in this device to prevent unauthorized access The 128 bits setting gives a higher level of security but the setting must be the same as other clients in your wireless network Default Disabled Key Entry This field can be set to Passphrase or Manual Entry Select the Passphrase means the KEY ID value will be auto generated by the internal algorithm according the string defined in Passphrase field Select the Manual Entry means the KEY ID values allow need user key in by manually 2 characters of hex in each block Pass Phrase The security key for WEP encryption is generated from your pass phrase so it should be the same as all the other stations in your network 64 Bit Manual Entry 12 13 Key 1 4 Key ID value each Key ID contains 10 hex digits Wi
11. hannel 4 Logout S510 WLAN User s manual WL11000SA N In the AP Control MIB page set the parameters and the click on Apply Changes to implement a Ae onal LAP letervesitor WEN AF Covtrei mum TOP ur SSS naan meena _ PR DS Chem f cf 1J gt SS0D Atan RTS Threshold Exe Aha _ the settings Configas eacrypton phais cick Rart AD please pence Lead delad parecer please pre re DE AD kionak MOE AP Cord MIE TOPI Sartam Choras Punesri Sawa 6 DS Channel Set the wireless channel number as the operating radio channel Note1 Corresponds the available channel setting region will be displayed in the field of right corner FCC IC 1 11 ETSI 1 13 MKK 1 14 France 10 13 and Spain 10 11 Note2 If you have several wireless LAN networks with different SSID on one floor the transfer speed may be affected when communicating with other wireless networks This is because radio waves with the same frequency are being used Close frequencies used on adjacent channels may interfere with each other also To avoid this problem set a different frequency wireless channel for each wireless LAN network 7 SSID This SSID ESS ID is an identification code required for communication in a wireless LAN Default WLAN Note The SSID is upper lower case sensitive and can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters 8 RTS Threshold Set the RTS Threshold to enable the RTS CTS mec
12. infrastructure via the access point The infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of wireless PCs to the wired LAN but also doubles the effective wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by passing their signal through one or more access points A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central database or for connection between mobile workers as shown in the following figure Wired LAN Extension Ni to Wireless Adapters i z pd File gt Sener ctor ee Smich o e ay lt i Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter z g Access Point 3 k lt a 4 A b gt A gt y T A pi at PC with Wireless PC Adapter Cig 14 User s manual WL11000SA N Setting the Communication Domain Stationary Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set BSS is the communication domain for each WL11000SA N access point For wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming set the domain identifier SSID for the wireless card to the BSS ID of the access point you want to connect to Check with your administrator for the BSS ID of the WL11000SA N access point he wants you to connect to Roaming Wireless PCs A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile workers More than one access point can be configured to create an Extended Service Set ESS By placing the access points so that a continuous coverage area is created wireless users within this ES
13. lue to ensure network security 12 User s manual WL11000SA N Network Configuration and Planning WL11000SA N Wireless Solution supports a stand alone wireless network configuration as well as an integrated configuration with 10Mbps Ethernet LANs The WL11000 WL11000P wireless network cards and adapters can be configured as Ad hoc for departmental or SOHO LANs Infrastructure for enterprise LANs Network Topologies Ad Hoc Wireless LAN An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers each equipped with a wireless adapter connected via radio signals as an independent wireless LAN Computers in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must therefore be configured to the same radio channel An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used for a branch office or SOHO operation Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Hotebook with har yy M teless USB Adapter 4 1 Hotebook with we wires PC Cerc PC with Wireless PCI Adapter 13 User s manual WL11000SA N Infrastructure Wireless LAN The WL11000SA N can provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations An integrated wired and wireless LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration A Basic Service Set BSS consists of a group of wireless PC users and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN Each wireless PC in this BSS can talk to any computer in its wireless group via a radio link or access other computers or network resources in the wired LAN
14. ne The core infrastructure of a network The portion of the network that transports information from one central location to another central location where it is unloaded onto a local system 4 Base Station In mobile telecommunications a base station is the central radio transmitter receiver that maintains communications with the mobile radiotelephone sets within its range In cellular and personal communications applications each cell or micro cell has its own base station each base station in turn is interconnected with other cells bases 5 Bridge An internetworking function that incorporates the lowest 2 layers of the OSI network protocol model 6 BSS BSS stands for Basic Service Set It is an Access Point and all the LAN PCs that associated with it 7 ESS ESS ESS ID SSID stands for Extended Service Set More than one BSS is configured to become Extended Service Set LAN mobile users can roam between different BSSs in an ESS ESS ID SSID 8 Ethernet A popular local area data communications network originally developed by Xerox Corp which accepts transmission from computers and terminals Ethernet operates on a 10 Mbps base band transmission rate using a shielded coaxial cable or over shielded twisted pair telephone wire 9 Infrastructure An integrated wireless and wired LAN is alled an Infrastructure configuration 10 PCMCIA The Personal Computer Memory Card Internation
15. reless card access point to wireless card Operating Frequency USA Canada amp Europe ETSI 2 400 2 4835 GHz Japan 2 400 2 497 GHz Sensitivity 1 2 5 5 Mbps 80 dBm 11 Mbps 76 dBm typical Modulation CCK BPSK QPSK Power supply Input 100 240 AC 50 60 Hz Output 9 VDC 1A Output Power 13 dBm minimum Physical Size 5 12 x 7 09 x 1 58 in 13 x 18 x 4 cm Weight 12 9 oz 365 grams LED Indicators Power Ethernet Link Ethernet Activity Wireless Link Wireless Activity Network Management HTML web browser interface Windows 95 98 ME NT 2000 utility 19 User s manual WL11000SA N Operating Systems Windows 95 98 ME Windows NT 2000 Temperature Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage 32 to 158 F 0 to 70 C Humidity 5 to 8 non condensing Compliances CE Mark EN55022 Class B EN55024 IEC 61000 42 3 4 6 11 Emissions FCC Part 15 247 ETS 300 328 ETS 300 826 RCR STD 33A RCR STD T66 Safety CSA NTRL CSA 22 2 No 950 amp UL 1950 EN60950 T GS Vibration Shock Drop IEC 68 2 34 IEC 68 2 32 Standards IEEE 802 3 10BaseT IEEE 802 11b 20 User s manual WL11000SA N Terminology The following is a list of terminology that is used in this document 1 Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks 2 Ad Hoc An Ad Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with LAN adapters connected as an independent wireless LAN 3 Backbo
16. reless devices can communicate to each other depend on this Key ID element values are exactly the same Default Key ID Choose which Key ID value would be using to encrypt the data the value could be choose from 1 to 4 128 Bit Manual Entry 14 Key 1 Key ID value each Key ID contains 26 hex digits Wireless devices can communicate to each other depend on this Key ID element values are exactly the same 11 User s manual WL11000SA N The TCP IP Setting page displays the categories of information and the parameters setting shown below IP Addo DOL Lo Ot Shei Bink 355 215 L549 Doba Gonwy TPL Le tL Rae ON AP Misu fami paty i pi i D aira Ee Saken Mink DIA Dotad Garray F Set ep Lesout AE etree WEE 4 Samiii CC LAD res Dast tamai iaae NOTE WL11000SA N build in the DHCP Client function it means the AP will get all the IP address subnet mask and default gateway values from DHCP server while AP powers on the network If you want to set these yourself please enter the new IP address subnet mask and default gateway properly in the New Settings section of the TCP IP Settings screen then click on Apply Changes For the convenient of identification the WL11000SA N Access Point could be assigned an alias name in the AP Name field A password is required to configure the WL11000SA N Access Point We suggest changing your password from the default va
17. t Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one that the receiver is connected to lt Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device requires a radio license unless it including antenna is installed totally inside a building User must obtain this license from Industry Canada 17 User s manual WL11000SA N CSA Statement Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of Industry Canada CE Mark Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that this product complies with ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN45014 It conforms to the following specifications EMC EN55022 1988 CISPR 22 1985 Class B IEC 61000 4 2 2000 4kVCD 8kVAD IEC 61000 4 3 2000 3V m IEC 61000 4 4 2000 1kV power line IEC 61000 4 6 2000 3Vrms IEC 61000 4 11 2000 3Vrms 18 User s manual WL11000SA N Specifications Model WL11000SA N Maximum Channels US amp Canada 11 Europe ETSI 13 Japan 14 Maximum Clients 64 Operating Range 100ft 30m at 11 Mbps 300ft 100m at 5 5 Mbps or lower Cell Separation for roaming clients 200ft 60m between access points Data Rate 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps per channel Network Configuration LAN to access point to wi
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