MNWAPG/MNWAPGA Wireless 802.11b/g Access Point User Manual
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1. 000000000000 Clone MAC Upgrade Reset O Internet MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 16 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration AP Bridge Point to Point mode setting page Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help a Qe X x a EA JO search sie Favortes media E B EN E RA 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 MAC Filtering Mode MAP Bridge Pointto Point System Utility 2 4 GHz B G Y Configuration Tool na Upgrade 000000000000 Reset CS CEA B amp Internet MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 17 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration AP Bridge Point to Multi Point mode setting page Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help 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 yo Links gt Home Wireless Setting This page allows you to define ESSID and Channel for the wireless connection These parameters are used for the wireless Basic Setting E stations to connect to the2. Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay Qe gt O E a JO search T Favortes QP necia amp B os RAN Address E http 192 168 2 1 index asp Access Point x Go 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 WEP be 64 bit v Security MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset lis El Internet For the WEP settings please refer to section WEP only For the 802 1x settings please refer to section 802 1x only MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 32 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 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
3. and Comment fields will be cleared Remove MAC address from the If you want to remove some MAC address from the MAC Address 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 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 38 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 A Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Q se gt x a yo Search She Favortes media rd 2 ee 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 Paint 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
4. 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 you select Auto the wireless client can associate with this access point by using any one of these two authentication types MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 26 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 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 Pr
5. mode Station Infrastructure mode AP Bridge WDS mode and Universal Repeater mode 3 Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer me ay File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Q sxx x a LA JO search T Favorites necia amp 2 a A Address E http 192 168 2 findex asp Eco links 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 Security MAC Filtering OWPA TKIP OWPA2 AES OWPA2 Mixed Passphrase v System Utility Configuration Tool Cancel y 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 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 33 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 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 iamgue
6. 0 0 0 Disabled TES 2 eA 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 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 39 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 that 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 DH
7. 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 B Browse Restore Settings Browse System Utility B Restore to Factory Default Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset MD 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 the Access Point to perform a power reset and restore the original factory settings MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 43 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 2 8 Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade the Access Point s firmware Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Help ay Q se x E O JO search she Favorites media amp 2 RA Address http 192 168 2 1 index asp Access Point Home WEB Upgrade Basic Setting tool allows you to up
8. 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 Whatis 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 7 Whatis WEP MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 46 Troubleshootin WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy a data privacy mechanism based on a 64 40 bit shared key algorithm 8 Whatis WPA WPA is an acronym for Wi Fi Protected Access It is a security protocol for 802 11 wireless networks WPA can provide data protection with the use of encryption and the u
9. 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 amp your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 48
10. 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 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 41 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 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 42 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 lf 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 Internet Explorer us File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay Q sxx x E LA JO search She Favores media E B a RA Address http 192 168 2 1 index asp Access Point Home Configuration Tool Basic Setting Use the Backup tool to save the
11. 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 Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following screen Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if pour network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically O Use the following IP address 5 Click OK to confirm the setting Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 7 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration from your Broadband Router s DHCP server Note Please make sure that the Broadband router s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN Once you ve configured your PC to o
12. 406249DA 00 07 40 8b 88 f8 AP no ES R F P F F F F p F MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 25 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 Broadcast ESSID You should not change these parameters unless you know what effect the changes will have on this access point 3 Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay Q re x a O JO Search she Favorites necia Eg 2 RA Address E http 192 168 2 1 index asp Eco Link gt 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 O Open System O Shared Key Auto MAC Filtering 2346 256 2346 i 2347 0 2347 System Utility 100 20 1024 ms Configuration Tool Auto Y Upgrade Long Preamble O Short Preamble Reset Enabled ODisabled Enabled Disabled OEnabled Disabled MD Internet Parameter Description Authentication Type There are two authentication types
13. Access Paint Advanced Setting MAC Filtering EA y System Utility 2 4 GHz B G Y Configuration Tool 18 Upgrade 000000000000 Reset C Addr 000000000000 C Address 3 000000000000 C Address 4 000000000000 000000000000 000000000000 y il Internet MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 18 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration AP Bridge WDS mode setting page Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help 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 yo 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 AP Bridge WDS MAC Filtering 2 4 GHz B G Y System Utility TET Configuration Tool Ny Upgrade Reset 000000000000 000000000000 00000000000 000000000000 A 000000000000 oooooooooooo a Internet MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 19 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Universal Repeater mode setting page Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tool
14. America MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 20 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Channel 1 14 Japan Channel 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 MAC In Station Ad Hoc mode Station Infrastructure mode and Universal Repeater mode this device need a WLAN MAC address to act as a station to connect to other peer or access point 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 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 poin
15. CP is not enabled then you ll have to manually set your LAN client s IP address MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 40 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer ca a File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q ax X Q x 2 JO search she Favorites Q necia B a y Address http 192 168 2 1 index asp y Eco Links gt 192 168 2 1 Home 255 255 255 0 Basic Setting Km 0 0 0 0 Advanced Setting Disabled Y Security MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade e Reset Y El Done MD Internet z 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 address 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
16. 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 1a 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 3 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 5 Inthe 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 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 e IP Address Select Specify an IP Address Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask as following example MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 6 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration v P Address 192 168 2 3 any IP address within 192 168 2
17. JO search Sie Favortes media e B s E RA Address Fa http 192 168 2 1 index asp Access Point iv ES Go 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 Encryption Disable di Security Y Enable 802 1x Authentication RADIUS ver IP address 1812 MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset l Internet Parameter Description RADIUS Server IP address The IP address of external RADIUS server MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 31 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 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
18. NAINITAF MNWAPG MNWAPGA Wireless 802 11b g Access Point User Manual MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation Copyright The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole stored transcribed in an information retrieval system translated into any language or transmitted in any form or by any means mechanical magnetic electronic optical photocopying manual or otherwise without prior written permission Trademarks All products company brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies They are used for identification purpose only Specifications are subject to be changed without prior notice FCC 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 radio interference in a commercial environment This equipment can generate use and radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference CE Declaration of Conformity This equipment complies with the require
19. btain an IP address automatically please proceed to Step 3 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 3 Inthe 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 Y 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 Y Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 6 Click OK to confirm the setting Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified 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 In the Select Network Protocol window select the TCP IP Protocol and cl
20. curity WPA RADIUS vj 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 server MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 35 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 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 36 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 A Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Q se x 2 yo Search She Favortes media rd 2 ee A Address E
21. dge 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 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 13 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration AP mode setting page Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help a Qe X x a EA JO search SL Favorites media O B Ge E y 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 CI MAC Filtering 2 4 GHz B G M System Utility default Configuration Tool ny ciated Clients Show Active Clients Upgrade Reset Cay Cance o Internet MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 14 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Stat
22. e 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 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 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 30 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 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 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 encryption 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 Qe X O x a LA
23. e 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 of 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 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 23 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 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 Show
24. each WDS device has adopted the same encryption algorithm and Key oresar Parameter Description Encryption You can select No encryption WEP 64bits WEP 128bits WPA TKIP or WPA2 AES encryption methods Key Format This is 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 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 22 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 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 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 Th
25. eamble 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 automatically 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 802 119 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 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 27 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 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 28 Wireless LAN Acce
26. estaria et lt ateo ta cil od 44 e A RS as eect ee a caine A tad ata te 2s a een ees a aS 45 TROUBIGSNOOLING arica aa 46 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction The MNWAPG MNWAPGA is an access point for IEEE 802 11g b 2 4GHz wireless network You can use MNWAPG MNWAPGA to build up a wireless LAN Any wireless LAN station can join the wireless network by using the Infrastructure Mode The MNWAPG MNWAPGA supports WEP WPA ESSID and MAC address filter functions to consolidate the wireless network security With ESSID authentication 64 128 bit WEP encryption and MAC address filtering you can prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing your wireless network The MNWAPG MNWAPGA s dipole antenna is detachable by connecting to a 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 MNWAPG MNWAPGA provides easy to use user interface and allows users to configuring from web browser Also it integrates DHCP server to provide multiple wireless and wired users to get their IP address automatically With the versatile of features this product is the best choice for you to integrate your wireless and wired network seamlessly MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 1 1 1 Introduction Package Contents The Access Point includes the followin
27. g items 1 2 1 3 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 function 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 1 2 1 1 9 6 5 5 2 1Mbps auto fallback Security 64 128 bit WEP and WPA Data Encryption Frequency Band 2 400 2 4835GHz Industrial Scientific Medical Band Modulation CCK 11 5 5Mbps DOPSKO2Mbps and DBPSK 1 Mbps Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Antenna External detachable dipole antenna with RP SMA connector Connectors 10 100Mbps Ru 45 x 1 Power 12VDC 0 5A Transmit Power 15dBm 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 Humidity 10 90 Noncondensing MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 2 Introduction 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 P
28. grade the Access Point s system firmware It is recommended that upgrade the firmware from wired stations Enter the path and name of the upgrade file and then click the APPLY button below You will be prompted to confirm the Advanced Setting upgrade Security MAC Filtering Uparade Metho ML System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset 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 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 44 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 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 Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay Q re x 2 O JO searc
29. h Sie Favorites meda E 2 N RA Address E http 192 168 2 1findex asp SE Links Access Point 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 perform 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 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 45 Troubleshootin Chapter4 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 Prompt program 2 Type Ipconfig all and Enter e Your PC s IP address is the one entitled IP address e Your PC s MAC Address is the one entitled Physical Address 2 Whatis Ad hoc An Ad hoc wireless LAN
30. http 192 168 2 1 index asp Access Point Home MAC Address Filtering Eco Link gt Basic Setting For security reason the Access Point features MAC Address Filtering that only allows authorized MAC Addresses Advanced Setting Security MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool associating to the Access Point MAC Address Filtering Table It allows to entry 20 sets address only Delete Selected Delete All Upgrade O Enable Wireless Access Control Reset MAC Address Cornment E Done WD Internet Parameter Description Enable Wireless Access Control MAC Address Filtering Table Add MAC address into the table Enable or disable the MAC Address Filtering function 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 wireless station associated with the MAC Address and is helpful for you to recognize the wireless station In the bottom New area fill in the MAC Address and Comment of the wireless station to be added and then click Add Then this wireless station will be added into the MAC Address Filtering Table above If you MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 37 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration find any typo before adding it and want to retype again Just click Clear and both MAC Address
31. ick 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 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 8 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration IP Address Select Specify an IP address Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask as following example Y 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 Y Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 e DNS Let all fields are blank e WINS Let all fields are blank e 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 3 Ascreen 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 E Password C Remember my password 4 You can start configuring the Access Point From Wireless Station MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 9 Wi
32. ion 3 2 2 Wireless Setting This MNWAPG MNWAPGA 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 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 Bri
33. ion Ad Hoc mode setting page Z Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help a Qe X x a EA JO search sie Favortes media E B EN E RA Address El http 192 168 2 1 index asp Access Point yo 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 Station Ad Hoc MAC Filtering 2 4 GHz B G Y System Utility default Configuration Tool ny Select Site Survey 000000000000 Clone MAC Upgrade Reset O Internet MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 15 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Station Infrastructure mode setting page Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help a Qe X x a EA JO search sie Favortes media E B EN E RA 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 Station Infrastructure MAC Filtering 2 4 GHz B G v System Utility default Configuration Tool Select Site Survey
34. ions will be replaced with the factory default settings MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 4 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 Connect 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 supplied with the Access Point Using a different adapter may damage the product The Hardware Installation is completed MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 5 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Chapter3 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 1 Getting Started This Access Point provides web based configuration tool allowing you to configure from wired or wireless stations Follow the instructions below to get started 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
35. ments relating to electromagnetic compatibility EN 55022 A1 Class B Limitation of Liability So far as the law permits Minitar Corporation and its distributors shall not be liable in any way whatsoever for any indirect or consequential loss or loss of profit or any liability for damage to property or death of or injury to persons howsoever caused including but not limited to any loss by reason of delay defective or faulty Products or workmanship negligence or any act matter or thing done permitted or omitted by Minitar Corporation and its distributors The specification is subject to change without notice MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation Chapter 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 3 1 3 2 Chapter 4 Table of Contents INTFOJUCHION miii T 1 Package COnteniS ius dalla 2 o ctere sce aaaea AETA ERAON E AA AEA AAE ARET Se nEn EARE AEN A AARAA eeeeauesasencanetue 2 A A A E eee 2 Physical Description inscrit 3 Wireless LAN Access Point COnnection cccccccesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeees 5 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration ccccccssssssseeeeeceeeeeeeeseeeeeees 6 Getting Started sir id 6 COMIGUFNG the ACCESS POIN seinoria di 11 3 2 1 Status and INtOnnatlonics sss is 12 3 2 2 Wireless SUM a ena eas 13 32 3 Advanced Setting io oia 26 324 SOU Menta ad ata 29 3 2 5 MAC Address HIS ica a 37 3 26 System Util da a 39 32 CONIQU AO OO pio ion 43 3 2 0 Firmware Upgrade
36. oint s current status Below is an explanation of each LED LED Color Status Description Lit Power is supplied Power Green Off No Power Flash Antenna is transmitting or receiving data Wireless Activity Green Off Antenna is not transmitting or receiving data On A valid link is established LAN Green Flash It is transmitting or receiving data Link Activity 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 12 VDC _LAN MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 3 Introduction Antenna Connector This round connection is standard Reverse SMA connector where any antennas with Reverse SMA connector 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 for longer than 4 seconds and the Access Point will reset itself to the factory default settings warning your original configurat
37. op 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 continue other settings You also can click APPLY to restart the system and make the settings take effect MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 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 Ar Qe gt O x a JO search Ip Favortes Media Ka B os E Sy Address El http 192 168 2 1 index asp Access Point Home Status and Information Basic Setting You can use the information to monitor the Access Point s MAC address runtime code and hardware version 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 Lol Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 Al 0 Internet MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 12 Wireless LAN Access Point Configurat
38. reless LAN Access Point Configuration 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 Enter 192 168 2 1 from Web Browser to get into the Access Point s configuration tool Enter the user name and password and then press OK button and you are available to configure the Access Point now MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 10 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 2 Configuring the Access Point Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Ar Qe gt O x E JO search P Favortes media B RA Address El http 192 168 2 1 index asp Access Point Home Save setting successfully 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 Security APPLY MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset Internet Every time when you have finished modifying a setting page and click Apply button this page will p
39. s Help ay Qe gt x a EA JO search sie Favortes QD media B te E REN Address E http 192 168 2 1Jindex asp 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 Security Universal Repeater MAC Filtering 2 4 GHz B G Y System Utility Atal Configuration Tool mm Upgrade Reset Select Site Survey oooo0o000000 Clone MAC El 0 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 fix at 802 11b or 802 11g mode You also can select B G mode to allow the AP 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
40. s 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 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright 2005 Minitar Corporation 24 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Close Refresh 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 3 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 a TE Da 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 80 c6 fa 94 3a AP no 50 00 50 fc ba 18 c8 AP no 0007
41. se of access controls and user authentication 9 Whatis 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 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 47 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 radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user
42. ss 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 your 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 only apply to AP function in Universal Repeater mode The station function of Universal Repeater mode does not have security feature Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay Qe 5 x a JO search P Favortes O necia Ka B N RA Address El http 192 168 2 1findex asp Access Point v SE 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 _ BEE MAC Filtering O Enable 802 1x Authenticat WEP E T Apply Cancel WPA RADIUS System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset 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 defaul
43. st 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 communication 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 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 34 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay Q re hd x 2 O JO search Sie Favorites meda O 2 RA Address 4 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 Se
44. t key Then the access point can receive any packets encrypted by one of the four keys You can use WEP encryption in AP mode Station Ad Hoc mode Station Infrastructure mode AP Bridge WDS mode and Universal Repeater mode MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 29 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Ar Q ex gt x a JO search JIE Favortes QD necia E B s B RA Address El http 192 168 2 1findex 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 Se OS y Key Length 64 bit v Key Format Hex 10 characters Y Security MAC Filtering System Utility Default Tx Key Keyl Configuration Tool Encryption Key 1 Upgrade Encryption Key 2 Reset IA O Enable 802 1x Authentication 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 rang
45. ts 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 Wireless Site Survey When you use this access point as a wireless station for wired network device to have wireless capability you have to associate it will an 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 MNWAPG User Manual Copyright O 2005 Minitar Corporation 21 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 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 E WDS Security Setup Microsoft Internet Explorer TBR WDS Security Settings This page allows you setup the wireless security for WDS When enabled you must make sure
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