TRENDnet 802.11g User's Manual
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1. Traffic Log The AP can keep logs of all incoming or outgoing traffic for your network traffic This feature is disabled by default To keep activity logs select Enable To keep a permanent record of activity logs as a file on your PC s hard drive Log viewer software must be used In the Send Log to field enter the fixed IP address of the PC running the Log viewer software The AP will send updated logs to that PC To see a temporary log of the AP s most recent traffic click the View Log button Click the Apply button to save the setting User s Guide 15 4 6 Access Control 54Mbps Wireless G Access Control Acess Control Enable H Please input the MAC address of each target workstation in order to Permit or Deny the connection to the network Deny wireless connection to join the unit from the list Allow wireless connection to join the unit from the list MAC Addresses 1 20 Enter the MAC Addresses in the this formatoooo0000000000 MAC 01 l MAC o2 MAC 03 MAC 04 MAC 05 MAC 06 MAC o7 MAC 08 MAC o9 MAC 10 E MAC 11 MAC 12 MAC 13 IS MAC 14 isd SS MAC 15 MAC 16 MAC 1 IN MAC 18 MAC 19 MAC 20 Access Control This function will allow administrator to have access control by enter MAC address of client stations When Enable this function two new options will show up Depend on the filtering propose2. it can be selected to Deny or Allow Fill the client stations MAC list to complete the configuration The table could store up to 40 different MAC addresses Please follow the format that it required when an address is input Click Apply to save your settings User s Guide 4 7 Advanced Wireless 54Mbps Guns i A SNMP Wireless G ju oro Y The Advanced Wireless settings should be left at their default values Improper configuration Wireless 3 may result in poor network performance ntication Type Auto gt Default Auto smission Rates Auto Default Auto RTS CTS Disable gt Default Disable sacon Interval o Default 100 Milliseconds Range 20 1000 RTS Threshold 256 Default 2346 Rang 256 2346 tion Threshold 2346 Default 2346 Rang 256 2346 DTIM Interval Default 3 Range 1 255 Ea a E Authentication Type Auto Auto is the default authentication algorithm It will change its authentication type automatically to fulfill client s requirement Open System Open System authentication is not required to be successful while a client may decline to authenticate with any particular other client Shared Key Shared Key is only available if the WEP option is implemented Shared Key authentication supports authentication of clients as either a member of those who know a shared secret key or a member of those who do not IEEE 802 11 Shared Key authentication accompl
3. on the password section Once you have logged in as administrator it is a good idea to change the administrator password to ensure a secure protection to the Wireless 11g AP The Security Settings section described later in this manual describes how to change the password Once you have input the correct password and logged in the screen will change to the Setup page screen User s Guide 6 4 1 Primary Setup MAKE CORRECT NETWORK SETTINGS OF YOUR COMPUTER To change the configuration use Internet Explorer IE or Netscape Communicator to connect the WEB management 192 168 1 250 Primary Setup This screen contains all of the AP s basic setup functions S4Mbps Wireless G Sup System A E This section contains the primary configuration for the Access Point You should be able to Setup customize easily the Ethernet and Wireless interface in this section Remember to press Apply for finalizing your configuration AP Name apt 1g MAC Address 00 0C 41 13 69 00 guration type Static IP Address IP Address 192 z 168 E fi r 250 This is the IP Address Subnet Mask and Subnet Mask 255 255 4 255 fo Default Gateway of the Access Paint as it is Gateway 192 a 168 f fi fi seen by your local network MAC Address 00 11 22 33 44 56 Mode 11b g SSID apt tg SSD a TEmable E Channel E y Domain USA Security C Enable Disable Configure Security re Version 1 1 02 Ju
4. d MAC 00904b000002 MAC 00904b000001 Remote MAC Address Remote MAC Address 00904b0001 E 00904b0002 Click Apply to save your settings User s Guide 13 4 4 Status 54Mbps A ee System ee ee Ne This section contains a summary of the system Please note that the information will be updated and displayed automatically every 10 seconds P Name ap11g_radius Version v1 1 03 Aug 04 2003 MAC Address 00 0C 41 13 69 00 MAC Address 00 11 22 33 44 56 Note In wireless transmission some dropped packets occurrence is normal This screen displays the IEEE 802 11g AP s current status and settings This information is read only This page will auto re flash every 5 seconds to keep most update information LAN section will be displaying all information related on AP such as the IP address and the current configuration type Wireless section will be displaying information related on the Wireless interface such as SSID Channel Encryption and statistics of network traffic Click the Refresh button to refresh the AP s status and settings User s Guide 14 4 5 Traffic Log S4Mbps Wireless G a System e Status T y Select Enable to enable monitoring of traffic between the Network and the Internet The 1 Log Incoming Acess and Outgoing Acess Logs display information about the incoming and outgoing traffic Traffic Log Enable J information to 192 168 1 C
5. of 2346 If you experience a high packet error rate you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance Only minor modifications of this value are recommended DTIM Interval This value indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages When the Access Point has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value Access Point Clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages Click Apply to save your settings User s Guide 18 4 8 SNMP INFO Based on Simple Network Management Protocol you can quickly control and monitor any network device Please fill out the correspond information on this page to start the monitoring Ente 7 Info rmation Contact _ 3 Unit Name and description 522222223 Physical Location 222225 SNMP INFO The SNMP screen allows you to customize the Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP settings SNMP is a popular network monitoring and management protocol SNMPv2c To enable the SNMP support feature select Enable Otherwise select Disable Identification Contact In the contact field enter contact information for the AP Unit Name
6. In the Unit Name and description field and enter the name of the AP or AP description description Physical In the Physical Location field specify the Location area or location where the AP resides SNMP Community public You may change the SNMP Community s name from its default public Then configure the community s access as either Read Only or Read Write private You may change the SNMP Community s name from its default public Then configure the community s access as either Read Only or Read Write Click Apply to save your settings User s Guide 19 4 9 Upgrade Firmware r 54Mbps Wireless G pita System Wi TT A a It is strongly recommended to change the default password for you Access Point in order to avoid any security risks In this section you can also Restore and Backup the Setting to a Profile 3 AP Password E Enter New Password 3 pr Re enter to Confirm actory Defaults YES NO Note If YES all setting will be restored as factory defualts set R store Setting Note Click on Backup Setting to create and save the setting on your local hard drive Click on Restore Setting to load the setting profile from your hard drive w are Upgrade Current Version To perform the firmware upgrade action please go to the System section Firmware Upgrade Click the Firmware Upgrade button to load new firmware onto the AP If the AP is not experi
7. apter provided with the device Use of an unauthorized power adapter may cause damage to your device and violate your warranty Press the Reset Button for approximately ten seconds all configurations will set to factory default settings LAN The RJ 45 Ethernet ports used to connect your PC hub switch or Ethernet network Power DC 5v Reset AP Default Settings The default settings are shown following User admin Password admin AP IP Address 192 168 1 250 AP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 RF ESSID ap11g 11g RF Channel 6 Mode 11b g Encryption Disabled User s Guide 5 4 Web Management Settings TURN ON POWER SUPPLY Quick power cycle can caused system corruption When power on be careful not to shut down in about 5 seconds because data is writing to the flash START UP amp LOGIN In order to configure the Wireless 11g AP you must use your web browser and manually input http 192 168 1 250 into the Address box and press Enter The Main Page will appear 3 http 192 168 1 250 Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help y E A x E A Search Pp Favorit Address http 192 168 1 250 Connect to 192 168 1 250 EA apiig User name admin Password C Remember my password To start configure the Wireless 11g AP you must login as admin in the User Name box And input password admin
8. encing difficulties then there is no need to download a more recent firmware version unless that version has a new feature that you want to use Note When you upgrade the AP s firmware you may lose its configuration settings so make sure you write down the AP s settings before you upgrade its firmware To upgrade the AP s firmware 1 Download the firmware upgrade file from the internet 2 Extract the firmware upgrade file 3 Click the Firmware Upgrade button 4 On the Firmware Upgrade screen click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file User s Guide 20 A Upgrade Firmware Microsoft Internet Explorer Firmware Upgrade File Path Warning Upgrading firmware may take a few minutes please dont turn off the power or press the reset button 5 Double click the firmware upgrade file 6 Click the Upgrade button and follow the on screen instructions Note Do not power off the AP or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded User s Guide 21 5 Troubleshooting Basic Functions My Wireless AP will not turn on No LED s light up Cause The power is not connected Resolution Connect the power adapter to your AP and plug it into the power outlet Note Only use the power adapter provided with your AP Using any other adapter may damage your AP LAN Connection Problems can t access my AP Cause The unit is not powered on There is not a net
9. erating mode of the device is AP For further understanding on Operating Mode selection please refer to the User Guide or Help AN MAC Address 00 0C 41 13 69 00 Access Point Default Selection C AP Repeater Please input the MAC Address of the rernote AP I7 Enable LAN port Note Please leave the option Enable LAN port selected This will allow your wired PC to join the remote AP s network In other case you will only be able to configure the unit through Wireless Interface Wireless Bridge N Please input the MAC Address of the remote Wireless Bridge Note When the unit is operating as Wireless Bridge it will interact only with other remote Wireless Bridge on the MAC Address list Cancel Access Point This mode provides access for wireless stations to wired LANs and from wired LANs to wireless stations User s Guide AP Repeater This mode allows the AP to keep the AP function role and at the same time performing a communication with other 802 11g AP to establish and extend your Wireless Network cover Please enter the Remote Access Point s MAC address to enable this feature Repeater Application Repeater mode AP mode MAC 00904b000002 Preferred BSS 00904b000001 Remote site a amp Wireless client MAC 00904b000001 Central site Wireless Bridge This mode allows the connection of one or more remote LANs with a central LAN Bridge Application i Bridge mode Brid
10. eration please keep the unit away from water and other damaging elements Please read the user manual thoroughly before you install the device The device should only be repaired by authorized and qualified personnel Please do not try to open or repair the device yourself Do not place the device in a damp or humid location i e a bathroom The device should be placed in a sheltered and non slip location within a temperature range of 5 to 40 Celsius degree Please do not expose the device to direct sunlight or other heat sources The housing and electronic components may be damaged by direct sunlight or heat sources User s Guide 4 3 Hardware Installation Front Panel The front panel provides LED s for device status Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature LED STATUS Description PWR STAT Off No power 1 Power on 2 Reset to default 3 Firmware upgrade first 1 Green On minute n 1 System up 2 Power on 3 Firmware upgrade Link Off no Ethernet link detected Green On 10 100Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected No activity od Indicates data traffic on the 10 100 Mbps LAN Acti Green Indicates the device is linking or active data through wireless ctive F f Blink links Rear Panel The rear panel features 1 LAN ports and Reset button Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature Used to connect to the power outlet Only use the power ad
11. ishes this without the need to transmit the secret key in clear Requiring the use of the WEP privacy mechanism Transmission Rate The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network You can select from a range of transmission speeds or you can select AUTO to have the AP automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto Fallback feature Auto Fallback will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the AP and a wireless client The default setting is AUTO Beacon Interval The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon Enter a value between 20 and 1000 A beacon is a packet broadcast by the AP to synchronize the wireless network The default value is 100 User s Guide 17 RTS Threshold This value should remain at its default setting of 2346 Should you encounter inconsistent data flow only minor modifications are recommended If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size the RTS CTS mechanism will not be enabled The AP sends Request to Send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame After receiving an RTS the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send CTS frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission Fragmentation Threshold This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets It should remain at its default setting
12. l 31 2003 Most users will be able to configure the AP and get it working properly using the settings on this screen LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask This is the AP s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen on the internal LAN The default value is 192 168 1 250 for IP Address and 255 255 255 0 for Subnet Mask User s Guide 7 Wireless This section provide the Wireless Network settings for your WLAN Wireless Settings MAC Address 00 11 22 33 44 56 Mode 1lb g y SSID lapttg SSID cast Enable Channel E y Domain USA Security C Enable Disable Configure Security SSID The service set identifier SSID or network name It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters which may be any keyboard character You shall have selected the same SSID for all the APs that will be communicating with mobile wireless stations Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings You shall assign a different channel for each AP to avoid signal interference Security There are 3 types of security to be selected To secure your Wireless Networks it s strongly recommended to enable this feature WEP Make sure that all wireless devices on your network are using the same encryption level and key WEP keys must consist of the letters A through F and the numbers 0 through 9 User s Guide Make sure that all wireless devices on your 2 4GHz network are using
13. o create and save the setting on your local hard drive Click on Restore Setting to load the setting profile from your hard drive mware Upgrade Current Version Firmware Upgrade be cea o AP Password Changing the password for the AP is as easy as typing the password into the Enter New Password field Then type it again into the Re enter to confirm Click the Apply button to save the setting Use the default password when you first open the configuration pages after you have configured these settings you should set a new password for the AP using the Password screen This will increase security protecting the AP from unauthorized changes Restore Factory Defaults Click the Yes button to reset all configuration settings to factory default values Note Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored Click the No button to disable the Restore Factory Defaults feature Click the Apply button to save the setting Backup Restore Setting Click Backup to store the Access Point s configuration on your local PC Click Restore to restore Access Point s configuration from your local PC Check all the settings and click Apply to save them User s Guide 11 4 3 Operating Mode d 54Mbps i Oo t 4 r A ony System Minera Status ae Renee Please assian the oneratina mode to the device You can select between AP A Mode AP Repeater or Wireless Bridge mode The default op
14. re that it is compatible with the Wireless AP Technical Support You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the TRENDware website TRENDware provides free technical support for all customers for the duration of the warranty period on this product TRENDware Technical Support Tel 1 310 891 1100 Fax 1 310 891 1111 E mail support trendware com www trendware com Support Hours 7 30AM 6 00PM Monday Friday except holidays User s Guide 23
15. ser s Guide TEW 410APB Wireless 802 11g AP User s Manual Version 1 4 Copyright Statement No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means whether electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher July 2003 User s Guide Contents DTP OG UCU Ocio 3 2 Safety NOTUEICAION oie ic tices ecseece asas 4 3 Hardware Installation cssccceeeeseesseeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeenseeeeeeneesseeeeseoeeeseeessoneeaes 5 4 Web Management Settings iciiincronacccntindinian ani lina anima 6 A saioren EE vegteben eee EEE EATE E A EE 7 ADE SY NN 11 4 3 Opera ting Mode ioe areae aei AA eee Ame acted erties d 12 e e e o ent 14 SS kanena aian aod aa atid eyhaad eet A Da E e A Daa 15 ORACIONES AAA E A ia 16 4 7 OV CS WII ALA ARAS ia id 17 AS AA AON EE A O A IA 19 4 9 Upgrade Firmware o O c 20 5 Troubleshooting iii ica 22 User s Guide 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing your AP Wireless 802 11g AP This user guide will assist you with the installation procedure The package you have received should contain the following items AP Wireless 802 11g AP User Guide Power Supply Cord Ethernet Cable Note if anything is missing please contact your vendor User s Guide 2 Safety Notification Your Wireless AP should be placed in a safe and secure location To ensure proper op
16. the same encryption level and key WEP keys must consist of the letters A through F and the numbers 0 through 9 010203 04 64Bit 10 hex digits gt i Generate Apply Cancel Help Important Notice In order to make right use of WPA please ensure that your current Wireless Adapter s driver and Wireless Utility can support it WPA needs 802 1x authentication when RADIUS mode is chosen though the Operating System must also support 802 1x protocol For Microsofts OS family only Windows XP has incorporated this by default The rest of the OS must installed 3er party s client software such as Funk ODySSey WPA Preshared key There are two encryption options for WPA Pre Shared Key TKIP and AES TKIP stands for Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP utilizes a stronger encryption method and incorporates Message Integrity Code MIC to provide protection against hackers AES stands for Advanced Encryption System which utilizes a symmetric 128 Bit block data encryption To use WPA Pre Shared Key enter a password in the WPA Shared Key field between 8 and 63 characters long You may also enter a Group Key Renewal Interval time between 0 and 99 999 seconds Security Mode WPA Pre Shared Key gt WPA Algorithms TKIP Shared Key FO up Key Renewal Bo 02 C seconds Apply Cancel Help WPA Algorithms WPA Shared Ke Group Key Renewal Please choose your algorithms method Yo
17. u can select between TKIP or AES Please input the Pre Shared Key The key should be 8 characters or 63 characters in alphanumeric Please input the period of renewal time The default selection is 300 seconds User s Guide 9 WPA RADIUS WPA RADIUS uses an external RADIUS server to perform user authentication To use WPA RADIUS enter the IP address of the RADIUS server the RADIUS Port default is 1812 and the shared secret from the RADIUS server Security Mode WPA RADIUS 7 WPA Algorithms TKIP y us Server Address fo fo fo fo ADIUS Server Port EN lius Shared Secret roup Key Renewal Bo seconds Apply Cancel Help Algorithms between TKIP or AES Radius Please input your RADIUS Server IP address Server Address Server Port The default port being used is 1812 Shared Ke Shared Key matched Renewal is 300 seconds Click Apply to save your settings User s Guide 4 2 System 54Mbps Wireless G Wss System Wiid TTT lt ol Hit It is strongly recommended to change the default password for you Access Point in order to avoid any security risks In this section you can also Restore and Backup the Setting to a Profile _ AP Password eee Enter New Password EZ Re enter to Confirma actory Defaults YES NO Note If YES all setting will be restored as factory defualts set Restore Setting Restore Setting Note Click on Backup Setting t
18. work connection The computer you are using does not have a compatible IP Address Resolution Make sure your AP is powered on Make sure that your computer has a compatible IP Address Be sure that the IP Address used on your computer is set to the same subnet as the AP For example if the AP is set to 192 168 1 250 change the IP address of your computer to 192 168 1 15 or another unique IP Address that corresponds to the 192 168 1 X subnet Use the Reset button located on the rear of the AP to revert to the default settings can t connect to other computers on my LAN Cause The IP Addresses of the computers are not set correctly Network cables are not connected properly Windows network settings are not set correctly Resolution Make sure that each computer has a unique IP Address And the IP must be in the same subnet as the AP Make sure that the Link LED is on If it is not try a different network cable Check each computer for correct network settings User s Guide 22 Wireless Troubleshooting can t access the Wireless AP from a wireless network card Cause Out of range IP Address is not set correctly Resolution Make sure that the Mode SSID Channel and encryption settings are set the same on each wireless adapter Make sure that your computer is within range and free from any strong electrical devices that may cause interference Check your IP Address to make su
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