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1. Passphrase v System Utility Configuration Tool Cancel y Upgrade Reset El Internet Parameter Description 34 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration WPA TKIP TKIP can change the encryption key frequently to enhance the wireless LAN security WPA2 AES This use CCMP protocol to change encryption key frequently AES can provide high level encryption to enhance the wireless LAN security WPA2 Mixed This will use TKIP or AES based on the other communication peer automatically Pre shared Key Format You may select to select Passphrase alphanumeric format or Hexadecimal Digits in the A F a f and 0 9 range to be the Pre shared Key For example Passphrase iamguest Hexadecimal Digits 12345abcde Pre shared Key The Pre shared key is used to authenticate and encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network Fill the text box by following the rules below Hex input 64 digit Hex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range or at least 8 character pass phrase as the pre shared keys Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point WPA RADIUS Wi Fi Protected Access WPA is an advanced security standard You can use an external RADIUS server to authenticate wireless stations and provide the session key to encrypt data during comm2. Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay Q re x E LA JO search She Favores media O 2 3 RA Address El http 192 168 2 1findex asp Access Point Links Home WEB Upgrade i i This tool allows you to upgrade the Access Point s system firmware It is recommended that upgrade the firmware from wired Basic Setting es y stations A Enter the path and name ofthe upgrade file and then click the APPLY button below You will be prompted to confirm the Advanced Setting upgrade Security Upgrade Method WEB MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset E Done Internet Parameter Description Firmware Upgrade This tool allows you to upgrade the Access Point s system firmware To upgrade the firmware of your Access Point you need to download 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 Please reset the Access Point when the upgrade process is complete Once you ve selected the new firmware file click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to start the upgrade process You may have to wait a few minutes for the upgrade to complete Once the upgrade is complete you can start using the Access Point 46 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration
3. Advanced Setting MAC Filtering Uptime Oday 0h 48m 40s Hardware Version Rev A System Utility Runtime Code Version 1 15 3 Configuration Tool Mode Universal Repeater Upgrade ESSID default Reset Channel Number 11 Security Disable BSSID 00 11 22 33 44 55 IP Address 192 168 2 1 Al Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 ai Po Internet 12 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 2 2 Wireless Setting This Access Point supports AP Station Bridge WDS and Universal Repeater modes AP Mode provides pure access point function The simplest way to build up a wireless LAN is to use AP Mode Station Mode is used to let a network device with only wired Ethernet function to have wireless LAN communication capability It provides both Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes for the Station Mode With Station Ad Hoc mode it can let your network device join a wireless LAN with peer to peer communication With Station Infrastructure mode it can let your network device join a wireless LAN through an access point AP Bridge Mode provides the function to bridge more than 2 wired Ethernet networks together by wireless LAN You can use two access points with AP Bridge Point to Point mode to bridge two wired Ethernet networks together If you want to bridge more than two wired Ethernet networks together you have to use enough access points with AP Bridge Point to Multi Point mode An access point
4. 3 2 9 Reset You can reset the Access Point s system should any problem exist The reset function essentially Re boots your Access Point s system EN Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay Q re a x E O JO Search She Favorites media Ka 2 N RA Address El http 192 168 2 Lfindex asp Access Point Links Home Reset Basic Setting In the event that the system stops responding correctly or stops functioning you can perform a Reset Your settings will not be changed To perforrn the reset click on the APPLY button below You will be asked to confirm your decision The Reset Advanced Setting will be complete when the LED Power light stops blinking Security MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset E Done MD Internet Parameter Description Reset In the event that the system stops responding correctly or in some way stops functioning you can perform a reset Your settings will not be changed To perform the reset click on the Apply button You will be asked to confirm your decision Once the reset process is complete you may start using the Access Point again 47 Troubleshootin Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Access Point 1 How to manually find your PC s IP and MAC Address 1 In Windows open the Command
5. MAC Filtering 240 69 i System Utility default Configuration Tool Wy Upgrade Cl Enable Reset 8 Internet 14 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Station Ad Hoc mode setting page Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Qe X x a A JO search P Favorites Meda E B s E RA Address E http 192 168 2 1 index asp Access Point Eao Links gt Home Wireless Setting Basic Setting This page allows you to define ESSID and Channel for the wireless connection These parameters are used for the wireless stations to connect to the Access Point Advanced Setting Security MAC Filtering 2 4 GHz B G Y System Utility default no 000000000000 Clone MAC Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset E Done i 8 Internet 15 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Station Infrastructure mode setting page 3 Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help wy Q x Od x a EA JO search sip Favorites media e A ES yy Address http 192 168 2 1 index asp x Go Links Access Point Home Wireless Setting Basic Setting This page allows you to define ESSID and Channel for the wireless connection These parameters are used for the wireless stations to connect to the Access Point Adv
6. WEP and WPA Data Encryption Frequency Band 2 400 2 4835GHz Industrial Scientific Medical Band Modulation CCK 11 5 5Mbps DQPSK 2Mbps and DBPSK 1 Mbps Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Antenna External detachable dipole antenna with RP SMA connector Connectors 10 100Mbps RJ 45 x 1 Power 12VDC 0 5A Transmit Power 18dBm Typical LEDs Power LAN Link Activity Wireless Activity Dimension 30 H x 127 W x 96 D mm Temperature Operating 32 131 F 0 55 C Storage 4 158 F 20 70 C Introduction e Humidity 10 90 Noncondensing e Certification FCC CE 1 4 Physical Description Front Panel On the Access Point s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the Access Point s current status Below is an explanation of each LED LED Color Status Description On Power is supplied Power Green Flash Starting up Off No Power Wireless G Flash Antenna is transmitting or receiving data reen Activity Off Antenna is not transmitting or receiving data On A valid link is established LAN ie Green Flash Itis transmitting or receiving data Link Activity eee Off No link is established Back Panel Access Point s connection ports are located on the back panel Below is the description of each connection port Li 12 VDC Reset Introduction Antenna Connector This round connection is standard Reverse SMA connector where any antennas with Reverse SMA conne
7. are used for the wireless Basic Setting E stations to connect to the Access Paint Advanced Setting MAC Filtering AP Bridge Paint to Multi Point Y System Utility 2 4 GHz B G Configuration Tool E 1 Upgrade 000000000000 Reset 000000000000 000000000000 000000000000 000000000000 000000000000 d ml Po Internet 18 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration AP Bridge WDS mode setting page EN Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay Qe gt x a EA JO search sie Favortes media E B a E RA Address E http 192 168 2 1 index asp vi Eco Links Access Point Home Wireless Setting Basic Setting This page allows you to define ESSID and Channel for the wireless connection These parameters are used for the wireless stations to connect to the Access Point Advanced Setting Security AP Bridge WDS Y MAC Filtering 2 4 GHz B G Y System Utility TET 3 Configuration Tool Ny Upgrade Reset 000000000000 000000000000 00000000000 000000000000 A 000000000000 ooooooo00000 wl 8 Internet 19 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Universal Repeater mode setting page Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Tools Help a Qe z O x a A 2 Search P Fa
8. now have the IP Address you specified Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 1d Windows NT 1 Click the Start button and select Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window will appear 2 Double click Network icon The Network window will appear Select the Protocol tab from the Network window 3 Check if the TCP IP Protocol is on your list of Network Protocols If TCP IP is not installed click the Add button to install it now If TCP IP is installed go to step 5 4 Inthe Select Network Protocol window select the TCP IP Protocol and click the Ok button to start installing the TCP IP protocol You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation 5 After you install TCP IP go back to the Network window Select TCP IP from the list of Network Protocols and then click the Properties button 6 Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings e IP Address Select Specify an IP address Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask as following example v IP Address 192 168 2 3 any IP address within 192 168 2 2 192 168 2 254 is available do not setup 192 168 2 1 v Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DNS Let all fields are blank WINS Let all fields are blank Routing Let all fields are blank 7 Click OK to confirm the setting Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified 2 Enter 192 168 2 1 from Web Browser to get into the Access Point s configuration tool Wireless LAN Access Poin
9. wireless station associated with the MAC Address and is helpful for you to recognize the wireless station Add MAC address into the In the bottom New area fill in the MAC Address and Comment of the table wireless station to be added and then click Add Then this wireless 38 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration station will be added into the MAC Address Filtering Table above If you find any typo before adding it and want to retype again Just click Clear and both MAC Address and Comment fields will be cleared Remove MAC address from If you want to remove some MAC address from the MAC Address the table Filtering Table select the MAC addresses you want to remove in the table and then click Delete Selected If you want remove all MAC addresses from the table just click Delete All button Reset Click Reset will clear your current selections Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point 39 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 2 6 System Utility From here you can define the Access Point s IP Address and Login Password and enable the Access Point to be a DHCP Server 2 Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer DE Ar File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q x 5 x a EA yo Search She Favortes necia Kz 2 EA R
10. with AP Bridge Point to Point mode or AP Bridge Point to Multi Point mode can only be used to bridge wired Ethernet networks together It can t accept connection from other wireless station at the same time If you want an access point to bridge wired Ethernet network and provide connection service for other wireless station at the same time you have to set the access point to AP Bridge WDS mode Simply speaking AP Bridge WDS mode function is the combination of AP mode and AP Bridge Point to Multi Point mode Universal Repeater Mode provides the function to act as AP client and AP at the same time It can use AP client function to connect to a Root AP and use AP function to service all wireless stations within its coverage All the stations within the coverage of this access point can be bridged to the Root AP Universal Repeater Mode is very convenient to extend the coverage of your wireless network Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration AP mode setting page Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help wy Q x Od x a EA JO search sip Favorites media e A ES yy Address El http 192 168 2 1 index asp Access Point Home Wireless Setting Basic Setting This page allows you to define ESSID and Channel for the wireless connection These parameters are used for the wireless stations to connect to the Access Point Advanced Setting Security CIEN
11. 7 Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings e Bindings Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks e Gateway All fields are blank e DNS Configuration Select Disable DNS e WINS Configuration Select Disable WINS Resolution Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration e IP Address Select Specify an IP Address Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask as following example v IP Address 192 168 2 3 any IP address within 192 168 2 2 192 168 2 254 is available do not setup 192 168 2 1 v Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 8 Reboot the PC Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified 1b Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and select Settings then click Network Connections The Network Connections window will appear 2 Double click Local Area Connection icon The Local Area Connection window will appear 3 Check your list of Network Components You should see Internet Protocol TCP IP on your list Select it and click the Properties button 4 In the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window select Use the following IP address and specify the IP Address and Subnet mask as following v IP Address 192 168 2 3 any IP address within 192 168 2 2 192 168 2 254 is available do not setup 192 168 2 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway Let all fields are blank Preferred DNS server Let all fields are blank XK SN SOS Alternate DNS server Let all fields ar
12. A Address E http 192 168 2 1 index asp Eco Link gt Access Point Home System Utility Basic Setting Enter the IP Address of the Access Point If you want to use DHCP server service you should enter a unique IP for the Access Point Advanced Setting Security e Password Settings m MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade w Reset 192 168 2 1 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 Disabled Ena Mi E Done WD Internet Parameter Description Current Password Enter the current password up to 15 digit alphanumeric string of the Access Point The default password for the Access Point is 1234 Note that the password is case sensitive New Password Enter the password up to 15 digit alphanumeric string you want to login to the Access Point Note that the password is case sensitive Re Enter Password Reconfirm the password up to 15 digit alphanumeric string you want to login to the Access Point Note that the password is case sensitive 40 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration IP Address Designate the Access Point s IP Address This IP Address should be unique in your network The default IP Address is 192 168 2 1 Subnet Mask Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment The Subnet Mask of the Access Point is fixed and the value is 255 255 255 0 Gateway Address The IP address of the default gateway of the subnet tha
13. N Access Point Configuration Parameter Description RADIUS Server IP address The IP address of external RADIUS server RADIUS Server Port The service port of the external RADIUS server RADIUS Server Password _ The password used by external RADIUS server Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point 802 1x WEP static key IEEE 802 1x is an authentication protocol Every user must use a valid account to login to this Access Point before accessing the wireless LAN The authentication is processed by a RADIUS server This mode also uses WEP to encrypt the data during communication You can use 802 1x with WEP encryption in AP mode AP Bridge WDS mode and Universal Repeater mode Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay Qe x x El JO search Sie Favortes QD Meda E B E RA Address http 192 168 2 1findex asp Access Point Eo Home Security Basic Setting This page allows you setup the wireless security Turn on WEP or WPA by using Encryption Keys could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless network Advanced Setting Security Encryption MAC Filtering Key Length Key Format System Utility A keyi v Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset RADIUS Server Pa
14. Prompt program 2 Type Ipconfig all and Enter Your PC s IP address is the one entitled IP address Your PC s MAC Address is the one entitled Physical Address 2 What is Ad hoc An Ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with a WLAN adapter connected as an independent wireless LAN 3 What is Infrastructure An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration 4 What is BSS ID A group of wireless stations and an Access Point compose a Basic Service Set BSS Computers in a BSS must be configured with the same BSSID 5 What is ESSID An Infrastructure configuration could also support roaming capability for mobile workers More than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set ESS Users within an ESS could roam freely between BSSs while maintaining a continuous connection to the wireless network stations and the Wireless LAN Access Points 6 Can data be intercepted while transmitting through the air WLAN features two fold protection in security On the hardware side as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology it has the inherent scrambling security feature On the software side the WLAN series offers the encryption function WEP WPA WPA2 to enhance security and access control 48 Troubleshootin 7 What is WEP WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy a data privacy mechanism based on a 64 40 bit shared key algorithm 8 What is WPA WPA is an acronym for Wi F
15. Wireless LAN Access Point IEEE 802 11b g 54Mbps User s Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction wssciccicccccisccscsisccssesecessccccscccesesssteveccccsssssssseesesevenseee L A Packase Contents te O EE E te wes aeent 2 4 2 Feature Sacra ico vias balk OERE EER 2 LAS PEC lao 2 1 4 Physical DES COP oda E E SEERE 3 Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection ccsssssssssseee D Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration ooommmoo 6 NE SLATE A E A 6 3 2 Configuring the Access POWER ias 11 ILL Status and OO A A A 12 3 2 2 Wireless Setting iii iia ra 13 32a Advanced Setn a a E E E aa Magda 27 SS A a E a e a E ns apiakte aaratas 30 3 2 0 MAC Address Filtering dit ias 38 AS A a at onde estas tana nodids ive tana cetibsat ae dat aas 40 3 2 1 Configuration Tool mein leas aea iit 44 3 2 8 Firmware UU perade A A A ales eee Ta 46 32 9 Reset sassis yta ata a E Mist Acai al aSa deiee ct i 47 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting essssssecececccssscsssocccccecesssssoocosececsssssssossosseee FO Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This product is an access point for IEEE 802 11g b 2 4G Hz wireless networks You can use this access point to build a wireless LAN Any wireless LAN station can join the wireless network by using the Infrastructure Mode The product supports WEP WPA ESSID and MAC address filter functions to consolidate the wireless network security With ESSID authenti
16. anced Setting Station nfrastructure Security Mode System Utility 233A default cogon0000000 METER 000000000000 Auto MAC Clone C Enable Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset 8 Internet 16 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration AP Bridge Point to Point mode setting page Z Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Qe X O x a EA JO search sie Favortes media E B EN E RA Address http 192 168 2 1 index asp Eo Links gt Access Point Home Wireless Setting Basic Setting This page allows you to define ESSID and Channel for the wireless connection These parameters are used for the wireless stations to connect to the Access Point Advanced Setting MAC Filtering AP Bridge Pointto Point System Utility 2 4 GHz B G Y Configuration Tool 18 Upgrade 000000000000 Reset CS CEA B amp Internet 17 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration AP Bridge Point to Multi Point mode setting page Z Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help a Qe gt x a EA JO search sie Favortes media E B a RA Address El http 192 168 2 1 index asp Access Point Home Wireless Setting This page allows you to define ESSID and Channel for the wireless connection These parameters
17. cation 64 128 bit WEP encryption and MAC address filtering you can prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing your wireless network The product s dipole antenna is detachable by unscrewing the RP SMA connector Users can install a high gain antenna to the connector for better network link quality so that you can build wireless network with more flexibility This product provides an easy to use user interface and allows users to configure from a standard web browser Also it includes a DHCP server to provide multiple wireless and wired users to get their IP address automatically With versatile features this product is the best choice for you to integrate your wireless and wired network seamlessly 1 1 Introduction Package Contents The Access Point includes the following items 1 2 One Access Point One Power Adapter One User s Manual Features Complies with the IEEE 802 11b g DSSS 2 4GHz specification High data rate 54Mbps network speed Seamlessly integrate wireless and wired Ethernet LAN networks Auto rate fallback in case of obstacles or interferences Provide 64 128 bit WEP and WPA Data Encryption functions to protect the wireless data transmissions Built in DHCP server supports auto IP addresses assignment Supports Web based configuration Specifications Standards IEEE 802 11b g Wireless IEEE 802 3 Wired Data Rate 54 48 36 24 18 12 11 9 6 5 5 2 1Mbps auto fallback Security 64 128 bit
18. ctor can connect to the Access Point DC Adapter Port Insert the power jack of the power adapter into this port LAN Port The Access Point s LAN port is where you connect to your LAN s network devices Reset The Reset button allows you to do one of two things 1 If problems occur with your Access Point press the reset button with a pencil tip for less than 4 seconds and the Access Point will re boot itself keeping your original configurations 2 If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your password press the reset button until the Power LED goes off and the Access Point will reset itself to the factory default settings warning your original configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings Wireless LAN Access Point Connection Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection 1 Locate an optimum location for the Wireless LAN Access Point The best location for your Access Point is usually at the center of your wireless network with line of sight to all of your mobile stations 2 Comnect the Wireless LAN Access Point to your router hub or switch Connect one end of standard UTP cable to the Access Point s LAN Port and connect the other end of the cable to a switch a router or a hub The Access Point will then be connected to your existed wired LAN Network 3 Connect the DC Power Adapter to the Wireless LAN Access Point s Power Socket Only use the power adapter supp
19. dcast ESSID You should not change these parameters unless you know what effect the changes will have on this access point Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay Q rea gt gt x a A JO Search Pe Favorites QP meda g3 B a yy El http 192 168 2 1findex asp Bo Links Access Point Home Advanced Settings Basic Setting These settings are only for more technically advanced users who have a sufficient knowledge about wireless LAN These settings should not be changed unless you know what effect the changes will have on your Broadband router Advanced Setting Security DEIA O Open System O Shared Key Auto MAC Filtering 2346 256 2346 RTS Threshold 2347 0 2347 System Utility EEE 100 20 1024 ms Auto Long Preamble O Short Preamble Configuration Tool Upgrade Enabled ODisabled B Enabled Disabled OEnabled Disabled Reset E Done MD Internet Parameter Description Authentication Type There are two authentication types Open System and Shared Key When you select Open System wireless stations can associate with this access point without WEP encryption When you select Shared Key you should also setup WEP key in the Encryption page and wireless stations should use WEP encryption in the authentication phase to associate with this access point If y
20. e A F a f and 0 9 range or 5 digit ASCII character as the encryption keys 128 bit WEP input 26 digit Hex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range or 10 digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point 802 1x only IEEE 802 1x is an authentication protocol Every user must use a valid account to login to this Access Point before accessing the wireless LAN The authentication is processed by a RADIUS server This mode only authenticates user by IEEE 802 1x but it does not encrypt the data during communication You can use 802 1x without encryption in AP mode AP Bridge WDS mode and Universal Repeater mode 3 Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay Q e gt O e E E Sie Favortes QP necia E B E REN Address El http 192 168 2 1findex asp Access Point Links Home Security Basic Setting This page allows you setup the wireless security Turn on WEP or WPA by using Encryption Keys could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless network Advanced Setting Disable v Security MAC Filtering Ll System Utility TN Configuration Tool RADIUS Server Password Upgrade Reset Internet 32 Wireless LA
21. e Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay Q e bd x E EA JO Search Sie Favortes O meda e B ey RA Address El http 192 168 2 1 index asp Access Point Home Security Basic Setting This page allows you setup the wireless security Turn on WEP or WPA by using Encryption Keys could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless network Advanced Setting Security 64 bit Hex 10 characters v MAC Filtering System Utility Key1 Configuration Tool Upgrade Encryption Key 3 Reset Encryption Key 4 O Enable 802 1x Authentication l Internet Parameter Description Key Length You can select the 64 or 128 bit key to encrypt transmitted data Larger WEP key length will provide higher level of security but the throughput will be lower Key Format You may select to select ASCII Characters alphanumeric format or Hexadecimal Digits in the A F a f and 0 9 range to be the WEP Key For example ASCII Characters guest Hexadecimal Digits 12345abcde Default Tx Key Select one of the four keys to encrypt your data Only the key you select it in the Default key will take effect 31 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Key 1 Key 4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network Fill the text box by following the rules below 64 bit WEP input 10 digit Hex values in th
22. e blank Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties a General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically IP address 192 168 2 3 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 5 Click OK to confirm the setting Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified 1c Windows 2000 1 Click the Start button and select Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window will appear 2 Double click Network and Dial up Connections icon In the Network and Dial up Connection window double click Local Area Connection icon The Local Area Connection window will appear In the Local Area Connection window click the Properties button 4 Check your list of Network Components You should see Internet Protocol TCP IP on your list Select it and click the Properties button 5 Inthe Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window select Use the following IP address and specify the IP Address and Subnet mask as following v P Address 192 168 2 3 any IP address within 192 168 2 2 192 168 2 254 is available do not setup 192 168 2 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 6 Click OK to confirm the setting Your PC will
23. erver 36 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point 37 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 2 5 MAC Address Filtering This Access Point provides MAC Address Filtering which prevents the unauthorized MAC Addresses from accessing your wireless network 3 Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer DE a File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q x 5 O x a EA yo Search She Favortes necia Kz 2 EA RA Address E http 192 168 2 1 index asp Eo Access Point Home MAC Address Filtering Basic Setting For security reason the Access Point features MAC Address Filtering that only allows authorized MAC Addresses associating to the Access Point Advanced Setting Security MAC Address Filtering Table It allows to entry 20 sets address only Delete Selected Delete All MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Links Upgrade O Enable Wireless Access Control Reset MAC Address Comment E Done MD Internet Parameter Description Enable Wireless Access Enable or disable the MAC Address Filtering function Control MAC Address Filtering Table This table records the MAC addresses of wireless stations you want to allow to access your network The Comment field is the description of the
24. ess you have specified You also can click Clone MAC button to let this device copy the MAC address of the PC you are using to configure this device If the device is in one of the 3 modes above and if the wired interface is connected to an Ethernet interface on a router then it is important to set the WLAN MAC to be identical to the MAC address of the router interface Auto MAC Clone You can click on this option to let this device copy the MAC address of the PC you are using to configure this device automatically When clicking on this option the Clone MAC button will be grayed Root AP SSID In Universal Repeater mode this device can act as a station to connect to a Root AP You should assign the SSID of the Root AP here Set Security In AP Bridge Point to Point mode AP Bridge Point to Multi Point mode and AP Bridge WDS mode you can click Set Security to add encryption for the communication between the bridged access points 21 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration This can protect your wireless network Associated Clients Click Show Active Clients button then an Active Wireless Client Table will pop up You can see the status of all active wireless stations that are connecting to the access point Block Relay You can enable this option to block direct communication between the stations which connect to the same access point Wireless Site Survey When you use this access poi
25. f the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point Active Wireless Client Table Active Wireless Client Table records the status of all active wireless stations that are connecting to the access point You can lookup the MAC Address Number of Transmitted Packets Number of Received Packets and Encryption Status of each active wireless client in this table 24 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 2 Active Wireless Client Table Microsoft Internet Explorer Active Wireless Client Table This table shows the MAC address transmission receiption packet counters for each associated wireless client Tx Rate Power Expired None Parameter Description MAC Address MAC address of this active wireless station Tx Packet The number of transmitted packets that are sent out from this active wireless station Rx Packet The number of received packets that are received by this active wireless station TX Rate The transmission rate in Mbps Power Saving Shows if the wireless client is in Power Saving mode Expired Time The time in second before dissociation If the wireless keeps idle long than the expired time this access point will dissociate it The wireless client station has to associate again when it become active Refresh Refresh the Active Wireless Client Table 25 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Close Refresh
26. i Protected Access It is a security protocol for 802 11 wireless networks WPA can provide data protection with the use of encryption and the use of access controls and user authentication 9 What is WPA2 In addition to WPA WPA2 provides a stronger encryption mechanism through Advanced Encryption Standard AES 10 What is a MAC Address The Media Access Control MAC address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device such as a network adapter that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level For all practical purposes this number is usually permanent Unlike IP addresses which can change every time a computer logs on to the network the MAC address of a device stays the same making it a valuable identifier for the network 49 Troubleshootin Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to rad
27. io 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 of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE 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 your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 50
28. l 1 13 Europe There are 14 channels available You should assign Channel Number in AP mode Station Ad Hoc mode AP Bridge Point to Point mode AP Bridge Point to Multi Point mode and AP Bridge WDS mode Universal Repeater mode MAC Address If you want to bridge more than one wired Ethernet networks together with wireless LAN you have to set this access point to AP Bridge Point to Point mode AP Bridge Point to Multi Point mode or AP Bridge WDS mode You have to enter the MAC addresses of other access points that join the bridging work WLAN BSSID A BSSID is the MAC address of an access point AP in an infrastructure mode BSS If WLAN BSSID is left at the factory default 000000000000 the station client will connect to any Access Point AP with the specified ESSID If there is more than one AP with the same ESSID a station client will connect to the AP with the strongest signal If you want to force a station to connect to a specific AP then set the WLAN BSSID to the MAC address of the desired AP WLAN MAC In Station Ad Hoc mode Station Infrastructure mode and Universal Repeater mode this device needs a WLAN MAC address to act as a station to connect to another peer or Access Point AP If WLAN MAC 000000000000 factory default then the device uses the factory assigned MAC address If you set the WLAN MAC to any other number the device will use the MAC addr
29. lied with the Access Point Using a different adapter may damage the product The Hardware Installation is complete Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 1 Getting Started This Access Point provides a web based configuration tool allowing configuration from wired or wireless stations Follow the instructions below to start the configuration From Wired Station 1 Make sure your wired station is in the same subnet with the Access Point The default IP Address and Sub Mask of the Access Point is Default IP Address 192 168 2 1 Default Subnet 255 255 255 0 Configure your PC to be in the same subnet with the Access Point la Windows 95 98 Me 1 Click the Start button and select Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window will appear 2 Double click Network icon The Network window will appear Check your list of Network Components If TCP IP is not installed click the Add button to install it now If TCP IP is installed go to step 6 4 Inthe Network Component Type dialog box select Protocol and click Add button In the Select Network Protocol dialog box select Microsoft and TCP IP and then click the OK button to start installing the TCP IP protocol You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation 6 After installing TCP IP go back to the Network dialog box Select TCP IP from the list of Network Components and then click the Properties button
30. nt as a wireless station for wired network device to have wireless capability you have to associate it with a working access point Click Select Site Survey button then a Wireless Site Survey Table will pop up It will list all available access points near by You can select one access point in the table and it will join wireless LAN through this access point Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point Set Security Set Security let you setup the wireless security for the data transmission between the bridged access points in AP Bridge Point to Point mode AP Bridge Point to Multi Point mode or AP Bridge WDS mode It provides WEP 64bits WEP 128bits WPA TKIP WPA2 AES encryption methods 22 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration ENDS Security Setup Microsoft Internet Explorer SE WDS Security Settings This page allows you setup the wireless security for WDS When enabled you must make sure each WDS device has adopted the same encryption algorithm and Key aa zal None WEP Key Format WEP Key Pre Shared Key Format Pre Shared Key Parameter Description Encryption You can select No encryption WEP 64bits WEP 128bits WPA TKIP or WPA2 AES encryption methods Key Format This is
31. nternet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Tools Help ay Q sxx X x a JO search she Favorites Q media amp 2 QS RA Address E http 192 168 2 1 index asp Access Point Home Configuration Tool Basic Setting Use the Backup tool to save the Access Point s current configurations to a file named config bin You can then use the Restore tool to restore the saved configuration to the Access Paint Alternatively you can use the Restore to Factory Default tool to force the Access Point to perform System Reset and restore the original factory settings Advanced Setting Security Backup Settings Save MAC Filtering see estore settings Browse System Utility Upload Restore to Factory Default Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset Done Internet Parameter Description Configuration Tools Use the Backup tool to save the Access Point s current configuration to a file named config bin on your PC You can then use the Restore tool to upload and restore the saved configuration to the Access Point Alternatively you can use the Restore to Factory Default tool to force 44 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration the Access Point to perform a power reset and restore the original factory settings 45 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 2 8 Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade the Access Point s firmware
32. only used when you select WEP 64bits or WEP 128bits encryption method You may select to select ASCII Characters alphanumeric format or Hexadecimal Digits in the A F a f and 0 9 range to be the WEP Key For example ASCII Characters guest Hexadecimal Digits 12345abcde WEP Key This is only used when you select WEP 64bits or WEP 128bits encryption method The WEP key is used to encrypt data transmitted between the bridged access points Fill the text box by following the rules below 64 bit WEP input 10 digit Hex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range or 5 digit ASCII character as the encryption keys 23 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 128 bit WEP input 26 digit Hex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range or 10 digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys Pre shared Key Format You may select to select Passphrase alphanumeric format or Hexadecimal Digits in the A F a f and 0 9 range to be the Pre shared Key For example Passphrase iamguest Hexadecimal Digits 12345abcde Pre shared Key The Pre shared key is used to authenticate and encrypt data transmitted between the bridged access points Fill the text box by following the rules below Hex WEP input 64 digit Hex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range or at least 8 character pass phrase as the pre shared keys Click Apply button at the bottom o
33. ou select Auto the wireless client can associate with this access point by using any one of these two 27 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration authentication types Fragment Threshold Fragment Threshold specifies the maximum size of packet during the fragmentation of data to be transmitted If you set this value too low it will result in bad performance RTS Threshold When the packet size is smaller than the RTS threshold the access point will not use the RTS CTS mechanism to send this packet Beacon Interval The interval of time that this access point broadcast a beacon Beacon is used to synchronize the wireless network Data Rate The Data Rate is the rate this access point uses to transmit data packets The access point will use the highest possible selected transmission rate to transmit the data packets Preamble Type Preamble type defines the length of CRC block in the frames during the wireless communication Short Preamble is suitable for high traffic wireless network Long Preamble can provide more reliable communication Broadcast ESSID If you enable Broadcast ESSID every wireless station located within the coverage of this access point can discover this access point easily If you are building a public wireless network enabling this feature is recommended Disabling Broadcast ESSID can provide better security IAPP If you enable IAPP the access point will au
34. our wireless stations use the same security function Note This access point can act as station and AP at the same time in Universal Repeater mode The security settings apply the same configuration to AP function and station function Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer Ex File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay Qe gt x a JO search P Favortes O necia Ka B N RA Address El http 192 168 2 1 index asp Access Point Links gt Home Security Basic Setting This page allows you setup the wireless security Turn on WEP or WPA by using Encryption Keys could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless network Advanced Setting Security Encryption _ BEE e MAC Filtering O Enable 802 1x Authenticat WEP E T WPA RADIUS e System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset E Done 0D Internet WEP only When you select 64 bit or128 bit WEP key you have to enter WEP keys to encrypt data You can generate the key by yourself and enter it You can enter four WEP keys and select one of them as default key Then the access point can receive any packets encrypted by one of the four keys You can use WEP encryption in AP mode 30 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Station Ad Hoc mode Station Infrastructure mode AP Bridge WDS mode and Universal Repeater mode Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer Fil
35. ss El http 192 168 2 Lfindex asp Access Point Home Save setting successfully e Basic Setting You may press CONTINUE button to continue configuring other settings or press APPLY button to restart the system for changes to take effect Advanced Setting e Security APPLY e MAC Filtering e System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset E Done i Internet Every time when you have finished modifying a setting page and click Apply button this page will pop up The settings have been successfully saved but will not take effect immediately You have to restart the access point to make the new settings take effect You can click CONTINUE button to change other settings You also can click APPLY to restart the system and make the settings take effect 11 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 2 1 Status and Information On this screen you can see the general information of the Access Point including Alias Name Firmware Version ESSID Channel Number Status IP Address MAC Address etc Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help a Q e x a EA JO search Sie Favortes QU media E B RES E RA Address El http 192 168 2 1 index asp Access Point w ESco Links gt Home Status and Information Basic Setting You can use the information to monitor the Access Point s MAC address runtime code and hardware version
36. ss range for your DHCP server to issue IP addresses to your LAN Clients By default the IP range is from Start IP 192 168 2 100 to End IP 192 168 2 200 Domain Name You can specify the Domain Name for your Access Point Lease Time The DHCP Server when enabled will temporarily give your LAN client an IP address In the Lease Time setting you can specify the time period that the DHCP Server lends an IP address to your LAN clients The DHCP Server will change your LAN client s IP address when this time threshold period is reached 42 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point 43 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 2 7 Configuration Tool The Configuration Tools screen allows you to save Backup the Access Point s current configuration setting Saving the configuration settings provides an added protection and convenience should problems occur with the Access Point and you have to reset to factory default When you save the configuration setting Backup you can re load the saved configuration into the Access Point through the Restore selection If extreme problems occur you can use the Restore to Factory Default selection this will set all configurations to its original default settings e g when you first purchased the Access Point 3 Access Point Microsoft I
37. ssword E oo El 0D Internet 33 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration For the WEP settings please refer to section WEP only For the 802 1x settings please refer to section 802 1x only Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point WPA pre shared key 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 or CCMP AES to change the encryption key frequently So the encryption key is not easy to be broken by hackers This can improve security very much You can use WPA pre shared key encryption in AP mode Station Ad Hoc mode Station Infrastructure mode AP Bridge WDS mode and Universal Repeater mode 3 Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer EEx ay File Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Help Q ea x E JO search she Favortes necia E 2 a RA Address E http 192 168 2 1 findex asp Eco Link gt Access Point Home Security Basic Setting This page allows you setup the wireless security Turn on WEP or WPA by using Encryption Keys could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless network Advanced Setting WPA pre shared key Y Security MAC Filtering OWPA TKIP OWPA2 AES OWPA2 Mixed
38. t Configuration 3 A screen will be popped up and request you to enter user name and password The default user name and password is as follows User Name admin Password 1234 Enter the default user name and password then press OK button directly Connect to 192 168 2 1 Default admin 1234 User name Password C Remember my password 4 You can start configuring the Access Point From Wireless Station 1 Make sure your wireless station is in the same subnet with the Access Point Please refer to the step 1 above for configuring the IP Address and Sub Mask of the wireless station 2 Connect to the Access Point The Access Point s default ESSID is default and the WEP Encryption function is disabled Make sure your wireless station is using the same ESSID as the Access Point and associate your wireless station to the Access Point 3 Enter 192 168 2 1 from Web Browser to get into the Access Point s configuration tool 4 A screen will be popped up and request you to enter user name and password The default user name and password is as follows User Name admin Password 1234 Enter the default user name and password then press OK button directly Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 2 Configuring the Access Point Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer ES File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Ar Qe oa x a JO search sie Favortes Media amp B ES E Ra Addre
39. t this access point resides in It allows this access point be accessed by PC from deferent subnet to do configuration DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP Server Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point DHCP Server Setting DHCP Server will automatically give your LAN client an IP address If the DHCP is not enabled then you ll have to manually set your LAN client s IP address 41 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer EEE ay File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q ax X gt x a JO search she Favorites Q necia 2 a A Address E http 192 168 2 1 findex asp y Eco Links gt SGT 192 168 2 1 Home 255 255 255 0 Basic Setting 0 0 0 0 Advanced Setting Disabled v Security MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool omain A oo Upgrade Seud 102163210 Reset mi y El Done WD Internet 7 Parameter Description Default Gateway IP Specify the gateway IP in your network This IP address should be different from the Management IP Domain Name Server IP This is the ISP s DNS server IP address that they gave you or you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address Start IP End IP You can designate a particular IP addre
40. the Active Wireless Client Table Wireless Site Survey When this access point is in Station Ad Hoc mode Station Infrastructure mode or Universal Repeater mode it should associate with an access point or station and connect to your wireless LAN through the associated access point or station Wireless Site Survey searches for all available access points near by You can select one access point listed in this table Note The range of Signal is between O and 100 The higher the value the stronger the signal A Wireless Site Survey Microsoft Intemet Explorer Wireless Site Survey This page provides tool to scan the wireless network If any Access Point or IBSS is found you could choose to connect it manually when client mode is enabled ae ee a a sos Oa d9 21 bb 94 55 2 Adhoc no 100 jackhsu 1F 00 50 fc d5 c5 08 AP no 95 LANDYWB 00 50 fc d5 c8 4a AP no 28 default 00 50 fa 44 33 55 AP no 27 test ipc 00 50 fc d6 3a 4a AP no 27 default 00 53 22 00 01 02 AP no 26 Belkin 00 30 bd 95 63 a6 AP no 26 xteam 00 60 c6 fa 94 3a AP no 50 00 50 fc ba 18 c8 AP no 0007 406249DA 00 07 40 8b 88 f3 AP no 7 p gt F F z F F 26 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 2 3 Advanced Setting You can set advanced parameters of this access point The parameters include Authentication Type Fragment Threshold RTS Threshold Beacon Interval Tx Operation Rate Tx Basic Rate Preamble Type Broa
41. tomatically broadcast information of associated wireless stations to its neighbors This will help wireless station roaming smoothly between access points If you have more than one access points in your wireless LAN and wireless stations have roaming requirements enabling this feature is recommended Disabling IAPP can provide better security 802 11g Protection 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 11b and 802 11g wireless stations When the protection mode is enabled the throughput of the AP will be a little lower due to the extra data transmissions 28 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Tx Power If you want to lower the transmit power of the access point for saving the power of the system you can select the lower percentages from the list The lower power will cause the lower signal strength and the coverage range Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point 29 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 2 4 Security This Access Point provides complete wireless LAN security functions include WEP IEEE 802 11x IEEE 802 11x with WEP WPA with pre shared key and WPA with RADIUS With these security functions you can prevent your wireless LAN from illegal access Please make sure y
42. unication It uses TKIP or CCMP AES to change the encryption key frequently This can improve security very much You can use WPA RADIUS encryption in AP mode AP Bridge WDS mode and Universal Repeater mode 35 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay Q re hi x 2 O JO Search Sie Favorites media amp B RA Address HE http 192 168 2 1 index asp Access Point Home Security Basic Setting This page allows you setup the wireless security Turn on WEP or WPA by using Encryption Keys could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless network Advanced Setting Security WPA RADIUS e MAC Filtering OWPA TKIP OWPA2 AES OWPA2 Mixed System Utility 1812 Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset MD Internet Parameter Description WPA TKIP TKIP can change the encryption key frequently to enhance the wireless LAN security WPA2 AES This use CCMP protocol to change encryption key frequently AES can provide high level encryption to enhance the wireless LAN security WPA2 Mixed This will use TKIP or AES based on the other communication peer automatically RADIUS Server IP address The IP address of external RADIUS server RADIUS Server Port The service port of the external RADIUS server RADIUS Server Password The password used by external RADIUS s
43. vorites Meda E A es RA Address 8 http 192 168 2 1 index asp Eco Links gt Access Point Home Wireless Setting Basic Setting This page allows you to define ESSID and Channel for the wireless connection These parameters are used for the wireless stations to connect to the Access Point Advanced Setting AA Security MAC Filtering 24 GHe G Y System Utility default Configuration Tool 1 000000000000 Upgrade Reset E l 8 Internet Parameter Description ESSID The ESSID up to 31 printable ASCII characters is the unique name identified in a WLAN The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co located WLANs Please make sure that the ESSID of all stations in the same WLAN network are the same The default ESSID is default You should assign ESSID in AP mode Station Ad Hoc mode Station Infrastructure mode AP Bridge WDS mode and Universal Repeater mode Band It allows you to set the AP to 802 11b or 802 11g mode You also can select B G mode to allow the AP to select 802 11b and 802 11g connection automatically Channel Number Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings Channels differ from country to country Channel 1 11 North America Channel 1 14 Japan 20 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Channe
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