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2. Figure 7 2a Selection of Network Mode Wireless Routing Client NOTE Do not hit the Logon button This will not lead you to the authentication page 3 Go to uConfig program and click on the OpenWeb button Logon again and now Compex WP11A is in Wireless Routing Client Mode 41 Chapter 7 Setting up WAN using Wireless Routing Client 4 Next click on the Apply button to proceed to the Wireless Routing Client Setup Wireless Routing Client Setup Tx Power Tx Power indicates power transmit to the wireless broadcast The higher the number 15db the more powerful it is Station Name SSID Tx Rate PS Mode ETS Threshold Frag Threshold Tx Power Note Changer made will only Lake effect ajter redoing Seve PRakeoert Help WEF Setup Link Information WEP encryption method Disable IO He Signal Strength Link Infomation Indicates the strength of the signal 100 will be in the full strength Show Link Infomation Figure 7 2b Wireless Routing Client Setup 5 Next you have the option to choose either 64 bit or 128 bit for WEP Encryption from the WEP Setup as shown below Select your option and click on the Apply button WEP Setup WEP encryption method WEP 64bit Apply Help Figure 7 2c Selecting WEP encryption method 42 Chapter 7 Setting up WAN using Wireless Routing Client 6 Enter your encryption ke
3. 31 October 2002 Shi Jia Xian R amp D Manager iii Technical Support Information The warranty information and registration form are found in the Quick Install Guide For technical support you may contact Compex or its subsidiaries For your convenience you may also seek technical assistance from the local distributor or from the authorized dealer reseller that you have purchased this product from For technical support by email write to support compex com sg Refer to the table below for the nearest Technical Support Centers Technical Support Centers Contact the technical support center that services your location U S A Canada Latin America and South America D lt Write Compex Inc 4051 E La Palma Unit A Anaheim CA 92807 USA T Call Tel 1 714 630 7302 8 a m 5 p m Pacific time Tel 1 800 279 8891 Ext 122 Technical Support EL Fax Fax 714 630 6521 BBS 1 714 630 2570 24 hour access lt Write ReadyLINK Networktechnology Gmbh Albert Einstein Stra e 34 M21 63322 R dermark Germany T Call Tel 49 0 6074 98017 8 a m 5 p m local time Fax 49 0 6074 90668 Fax BBS 49 0 6074 93974 24 hour access Support Email readylink compex com sg Asia Australia New Zealand Middle East and the rest of the World D lt Write Compex Systems Pte Ltd 135 Joo Seng Road 08 01 PM Industrial Building Singapore 368363 T Call Tel 65 6286 1805 8 a m 5 p m local time
4. Chapter 15 Hardware Reset of Compex WPI1A Chapter 15 Hardware Reset of Compex WP11A The Compex WP11A is designed with a reset button located at the back of the cover This facilitates the resetting of the Compex WP11A to factory default settings or to switch between the work modes of Compex WP11A The reset push button functions in the three ways Functions of reset button Recycle Power Reboot Hold and immediately release the reset button The DIAG LED will blink once and then lighted up for a while Set to factory default Hold the reset button until the DIAG LED flashes at the rate of 1 flash sec Release the button and the DIAG LED will light up shortly The AP Mode LED will then light up steadily indicates that Compex WP11A has set to its factory default setting as shown below e Operating Mode AP Bridge mode e IP address 192 168 168 1 e Password password e DHCP Server mode Disabled Toggling between the Hold the reset button until the DIAG LED blinks at the operating modes rate of 2 flashes sec Release the button and Compex WPI1A will start toggling between the following operating modes If you are in Access Point Bridge mode the WP11A will change to Gateway mode The AP Mode LED will be turned off and the DHCP server mode will be enabled If you are in Gateway Wireless Routing Client mode the device will switch to Access Point Bridge mode The AP Mode LED will be turned on and the DHCP server mode wi
5. Tel 65 6286 2086 Ext 199 Technical Support Fax Fax 65 6283 8337 BBS 65 6282 8854 24 hour access Internet E mail support compex com sg access FTPsite ftp compex com sg Website http www cpx com_ or http www compex com sg 1V About This Document The product described in this document Compex NetPassage Series Compex WP11A is a licensed product of Compex Systems Pte Ltd This document contains instructions for installing configuring and using Compex WP11A It also gives an overview of the key applications and the networking concepts with respect to the product This documentation is for both Network Administrators and end users who possess some basic knowledge of networking structures and protocols This document makes the assumptions that a host computer is installed with TCP IP and is already up amp running with Internet access Procedures for Windows 98 2000 XP operating systems are included in this document However for other operating systems you may need to refer to your operating system s documentation for networking How to Use this Document The document is written in such a way that you as a user will find it convenient to find specific information pertaining to the product It comprises of chapters that explain in details the installation and configuration of Compex WP11A Firmware This manual is written based on Firmware version 2 86 Build 0919 Conventions In this document special
6. button to discard the rule 4 To save the rules click the Save or Reset Settings at the Command window under the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu 65 Chapter 11 Packet Filtering To delete a rule 1 Select the required rule on the Select to Edit column 2 Click on Delete to activate the action To edit a rule 1 Select the required rule on the Select to Edit column 2 Click on Edit button to activate the action 3 Click Apply button to accept the rule or cancel button to discard the rule 4 To save the rules click the Save or Reset Settings at the Command window on SYSTEM TOOLS menu CAUTION You must synchronize the clock of Compex WP11A to your PC s time for the A rules to execute accurately Refer to Set System Time on Page 69 to utilize the timing based function of Compex WP11A 66 Chapter 12 Remote Management Chapter 12 Remote Management 12 1 Remote Management The Remote Management feature is a useful function for those people who work from home or sales personnel who are mostly away from the office As long you have Internet access at your Remote site you can still manage your network To enable remote management 1 Select Remote management at the Command window 2 Enter the information for example HTTP Port 80 TELENET Port 23 Remote Management HTTP Port lo Standard 80 TELNET Port lo Standard 23 Enter 0 to disable remote management ib an ooe Maa Aml abo etek y
7. WEPI1 Group 2 Internet WEP amp Fast Ethernet Pseudo Group 3 WEP3 Z EP E Figure 5 3a Per Group Pseudo VLAN Subnet View 20 Chapter5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface The physical setup of Per Group Pseudo VLAN is illustrated as shown Group 2 E E Group 3 Group 1 E aw z Switch Hub SWITC u WP11A Server E Figure 5 3b Physical Setup for Wireless to Ethernet Bridging Starting Point The default mode for Compex WP11A is in AP Bridge therefore no further configuration is required 1 Activate uConfig program Click on OpenWeb button You are now in the default web page of Compex WP11A a T Wireless LAN Access Point ue fe The device oe Ar poe AT e Sate DA m aT eLO TE TA ss o o i Z a ne Bridge Mode Figure 5 3c Device in AP Bridge Mode 21 Chapter5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface 2 Click Apply button from the Network Mode Setup GUI and the web page for Access Point Setup as shown in Figure 5 3d will appear NetWork Mode Setup Figure 5 3d Selection of Network Mode 3 Enter the Access Point Setup parameters for your network An example is shown in Figure 5 4e with these parameters entered Example Access Point Name wlan ESSID Any Channel 3 TX Rate Fully Auto RTS Threshold 2432 Frag Threshold 2346 Pseudo VLAN Disable WEP encryption method Disable 22 Chapter 5 ESSID This is an identifier that the device
8. e Get Technical Support e About System e Gateway Mode Gateway and Wireless Routing Client Mode Exit uConfig Mode menu e ExituConfig CONFIGURATION menu Mode Selection uConfig IP Setup Management Port Setup WAN Setup NAT Static Address Translation Routing Filtering Remote Management SYSTEM TOOLS menu e System Identity Set System s Clock Firmware Update Save or Reset Settings 15 Chapter4 Software Configuration e Reboot System e Change Password e Logout HELP menu e Get Technical Support e About System With this user friendly web based configuration interface all configurations on the Compex WP11A can now easily be achieved allowing you to configure your network promptly 16 Chapter5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface This chapter explains the Configuration Menu tool of Compex WP11A the web based configuration interface To communicate with the network DHCP Gateway IP Address should be common to the AP Client Settings for network parameters depend on the configuration of your individual network Network Mask Network Mask identifies the class of the Gateway s IP address The users may configure the network with Class A 255 0 0 0 and Class B 255 255 0 0 Network Mask as well In addition Compex WP11A can be configured for Classless Subnet to support certain application DHCP Start End IP Address These pa
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10. Interface show arp table LINK LEVEL ARP TABLE destination gateway flags Refcnt Use 192 168 168 106 66 11 48 22 74 72 405 e show icmp stat cw I7 calls to icep error 16 error not generated because old message wis icmp ridutput histogran ri Idestination unreachable 7 I9 message with bad code Fields I9 message lt mininum length 10 bad checksun ri message with bad length IInput histogram I Iecho reply 1 18 message response generated show udp stat 1411 total packets 1111 input packets 18 output packets 168 incomplete header 18 bad data length field 18 bad checksum 188 broadcasts received with no ports 16 full socket 127 pcb cache lookups failed 18 pcb hash lookup failed 87 Appendix III Configuration and Commands on Telnet Interface Show tcp stat 11141 total packets 11141 input packets 18 output packets 18 incomplete header I bad data length field I bad checksum 188 broadcasts received with no ports I full socket 127 peb cache lookups failed 18 pcb hash lookup failed show ethernet address LAN Port Ethernet address 60 86 48 e4 c6 a2 WAN Port Ethernet address c8 f8 2e 66 28 c4 show gateway Command gt show gateway Gateway ip address 192 168 168 168 set gateway lt d d d d Command gt set gateway 192 168 168 168 There are also some other commands such as set ip private lt d d d d gt lt d d d d gt set ip lan lt d d d d
11. Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 and higher Assuming that Compex WP11A is in its default setting which is in the AP Bridge mode start running your browser on a workstation connected onto the same network as the Compex WP11A by entering the URL address http 192 168 168 1 Login to Web Browser Interface The following is a list of the various ways for different browsers to access a website Follow the instructions for the browser that you use In Netscape Navigator 1 Select the File menu then select Open Location 2 In the Open Location dialog box key in the IP address of the Compex WP11A This address is set at the factory to http 192 168 168 1 3 Click on the Open button 79 Appendix I Login to Web based Interface manually In Netscape Communicator 1 Select the File menu and then click on the Open Page 2 In the Open Page dialog box key in the IP address of the Compex WP11A This address is set at the factory to http 192 168 168 1 3 Make sure the Navigator radio button is selected Then click the Open button In Internet Explorer 1 Select the File menu then select Open 2 In the Open Page dialog box key in the IP address of the Compex WP11A This address is set at the factory to http 192 168 168 1 3 Click on the OK button The following screen is displayed next in the Web browser program Figure A1 1 4 Type in the password and click on the Log On The def
12. New Nat Ip Address Entry Private IP Address 199 168 163 Public IP Address Add Help Figure 9 4b Adding New NAT IP address Entry Enter the information in the respective parameter fields for example Private IP Address 192 168 168 40 Public IP Address 203 100 10 99 4 Click add button to add the address into the IP address mapping table Please note that you must enable the NAT function in the Configuration window if you are using a single IP address account fixed static IP and want to share this connection on your LAN By default NAT status is set to Enable Disabling NAT function is to be set only when you want to a block public IP address from ISP To disable NAT select Disable and press Apply 61 Chapter 10 Routing Chapter 10 Routing 10 1 10 2 Configuring Routing Protocol You can configure Compex WP11A to either Dynamic or Static Routing Protocol In dynamic routing RIP and RIP2 will be chosen when there are multiple routes on your network The broadband Internet Gateway will keep on updating its IP routing table with the latest routing information by automatically adjusting to any physical changes in the network connection The routing table contains the network path and status information which is used for forwarding the information The Routing Information Protocol RIP will receive the routing information from other routers on the network Adding Static Routes If you already hav
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14. Reset Settings options To Save 1 Click on the Save button to update all changes you have made previously 2 Reboot Compex WP11A to ensure that it points to the right profile and logon again 71 Chapter 13 Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu 13 5 To Backup To backup Compex WP11A s configuration into a file click on the Backup button To Restore Click on the Restore button to restore the old configuration from your backup file To Clear and Reset your setting By clicking on this button you will restore Compex WP11A back to the default settings This includes disabling the DHCP Server You will have to re enter all the configuration information for your network Reboot System You can reboot the device by clicking on the Reboot System menu Most of the changes require you to reboot your Compex WP11A in order for the new settings to take effect Click Reboot System button and then the Yes button Reboot System Reboot the system Yes Figure 13 5a Reboot System 72 Chapter 13 Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu 13 6 Change Password This option allows the System Administrator to amend the current password The default password is password This password is being used for the web based configuration interface as well as in the Telnet session NOTE Administrative password is case sensitive and only ONE password is Needed for all the interfaces Change System Password Current Passwo
15. assumed that the following LAN environment uses the IP address 192 168 168 xxx and Compex WP11A is using the default settings However if you have assigned a different IP address for Compex WP11A then use the new settings in the setup procedures 8 1 Configuring Static IP Connection 1 Go to WAN setting at Command Window click on the Change button and check the radio button next to the Static IP Address 2 Click on Save button to update the data Select Wan Type Static IF Address Dynamic IP Address PRP over Ethernet Singapore ADSL Ethernet 512K Australia BPA Cable PPTP JTE Brudet e Speed Brunei Save Cancel Help Figure 8 1a Select WAN Type Static IP Address 44 Chapter8 Configuration on Various WAN Type 3 The WAN Setup screen shows a Static IP Configuration that allows you to configure your Static IP connection to your ISP WAN Setup Static IP Change 1 hsz hes he Ro Network Mask 255 fess fess fo Gateway IP Address ko h fe fe Note Changes made will only tate effect after rebooting Save Reboot Help Figure 8 1b WAN Static IP Address Configuration 4 Fill in the required field for the IP address Network Mask and Gateway 5 All these information can be obtained from your ISP Network Administrator 6 After you have entered every field click on the Save button to save the configuration and reboot the Compex WP11A Now you can surf the Internet
16. be liable for any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors found in this guide Changes are periodically made to the information contained herein and will be incorporated into later versions of the manual The information contained is subject to change without prior notice Your Feedback We value your feedback If you find any errors in this user s manual or if you have suggestions on improving we would like to hear from you Please contact us at Telephone 65 63810139 Fax 65 62809947 Email feedback compex com sg FCC NOTICE This device 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 device 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 device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Connect the computer into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Increase the separation between the com
17. conventions are used to help and present the information clearly The Compex 11Mbps PCMCIA Wireless LAN Access Point is often referred to as Compex WP11A in this document Below is a list of conventions used throughout NOTE This section will consist of important features or instructions CAUTION This section concerns risk of injury system damage or loss of data WARNING This section concerns risk of severe injury me References on Menu Command Push Button Radio Button LED and Label appear in Bold For example Click on the Ok button Table of Contents Copyrights 2002 Compex Systems Pte Ltd ceccccccecseeeeceeeeeeeeceesseeeeeeeeaaeeeees Trademark Mionnan Onc eaaa a busansiee Sonuataodse sare sate baaice paste tenecesse a Di cio a eee ee ne eae mee ome i ein ei a a STO OnE en RSE RE Oe RR Your PC CUD AC seis ysaceeiia sess desiaase saps A a dacestenatdsd tea cetecteneeaeezoonen P Gl GN Uk Gl Sie eeee ee eer os Sera aa Ny wee ey wee Declaration Or G ON TOM ty a hcka sa sanetesaanerest as eoharsaaonde sae A NOS BREN Technical Support Informationerne EARE About TIS IO CUIMGNE saath cleat ore sions uae ba tuaelatclusit A A sued autodata HOW to USE TIS DOCUMENT ns eseiosieseltarteiod ra E TA EEEE OEA FIRN Ab nea che dees saa bere oes esos A se pases asec Nees ON SEA Rha as Oily CIO oo tat aa ek Geena ee oie tiene te telat Chapter 1 Product Overview ssssassssssaasassssessssssaiswssssuensceesnoeessoessnsoansons NTE
18. enter the specific source IP address in the From field Destination Port Three values are possible for this field Any Range or Single If you have selected Any you may leave the next two fields blank If you have selected Range enter the range of TCP port in From and To fields If you have selected Single you only need to enter the specific TCP port in the From field Day of the Week Two values are possible for this field Any or Range If you have selected Any you may leave the next two fields blank If you have selected Range enter the duration of the weekdays in From and To fields IP Filter Configuration Rule Name IP Address From To Destination Port From To Day of the Week From To Time of the Day From To Add a new rule Any 192 168 168 192 168 168 Any ny Sun Sun Any hh 00 23 mm 00 59 hh mm hh mm Apply Cancel Help Time of the Day Two values are possible for this field Any or Range If you have selected Any you may leave the next two fields blank If you have selected Range enter the time in From and To fields Figure 11 1b IP Filtering Configuration 2 Enter the appropriate data in the respective entries for Rule Name IP Address Destination Port Day of the Week and Time of the Day 3 Press the Apply button to add the new rule or Cancel
19. gt lt d d d d gt add ip routing lt d d d d gt lt d d d d gt delete ip routing lt d d d d gt lt d d d d gt AHI 3 How to recover Compex WP11A from failed firmware This procedure details the upgrading of firmware to Compex WP11A Compex WP11A will automatically switch to loader mode if the main code is corrupted Code can be corrupted due to power surges or it could be uploading newer firmware results in router failing to startup 1 Disconnect Compex WP11A from the network 2 Connect one end of a MDIX cross connect MDIX Ethernet cable on the WAN port of Compex WP11A and the other end to your PC notebook LAN adapter 3 Power ON the device and the PC notebook You will notice that the DIAG LED blinking rapidly This indicates that the loader mode has discovered firmware error and is awaiting uploading 4 Insert the Product CD to your CD ROM Drive 88 Appendix III Configuration and Commands on Telnet Interface 5 Go to Recovery folder and activate wpl1larcv bat The system will go to DOS Prompt automatically Press any key to restore the firmware It will run the command from the batch file TFTP i 192 168 168 1 PUT Wp11a286 img as shown below ST PARC PE PM a e e aa A E User Manual recovery echo ECHO 715 on E User Manual recovery gt Echo This program will restore firmware for WP11A with t he image Tile wpazsz12 1MG a This program will restore firmware for WP11A with the image file wpaz282
20. off if the main code is running well after you have powered up Notice that the AP Mode LED will light up indicating that Compex WP11A is in the default setting AP Bridge mode If you have any problem to accessing to the Internet Should you have any other problem accessing to the Internet we suggest you check through the following list of common solutions l Make sure the Cable or ADSL modem is powered ON first followed by Compex WP11A The PC should be powered ON after the devices are ready Always use the cable provided with the modem For any reason that you may want to change cables note that there are many different brands of broadband modems Depending on the model approved by your ISP some modems use a MDI straight through while others use MDIX cross connect cable Use the right cable Check PC has TCP IP protocol installed Check also that the TCP IP properties are set to the following e obtain IP automatically e Gateway has no entry e DNS is check on Disable DNS Check whether your PC has obtained an IP address and other TCP IP properties like DNS address from the router Click START RUN and type the command WINIPCFG and press the Enter key From the IP Configuration box select the LAN adapter and view the IP address It should be 192 168 168 xxx Generally the first PC to startup and connect to the gateway will have an IP address 192 168 168 100 and the next one 192 168 168 101 and so on Obta
21. to take effect To delete a client from the Pseudo Group If you want to delete any of the unnecessary MAC Addresses 1 Select the GroupID and click on the Apply button 2 Highlight the MAC address of the client which you want to delete and click on the Delete button Delete MAC address GroupID 1 Mac Addr 00 60 e1 00 ab 00 Delete 00 80 e1 00 ab 00 Figure 5 31 Delete MAC Address of a client 26 Chapter5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface You can also have a combination of encryption settings in each Pseudo VLAN setting The combinations can be summarized in the table below 6 Pernode 128 It 8 Pergroup 4 bit 9 Pergroup 128 bit For combination settings the methods to key in the fields are the same 27 Chapter5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface 5 4 Setting up Wireless LAN to LAN Bridge Network using AP Client Mode Compex WP11A may be configured as a wireless client functioning in conjunction with another IEEE 802 11b compliant Access Point to perform transparent Bridging between two Fast Ethernet networks The following physical layout of a Wireless LAN to LAN Bridge shows Compex WPI11A functioning as an ESS Client performing Fast Ethernet LAN to LAN Bridging by accessing an ESS Access Point Internet amp Wireless Bridge Compex WPIIA j Compex WP1 1A operating as an e operating as a AP Bridge Client Figure 5 4a Physical setup of Wi
22. to configure your ADSL access Username WAN Setup Enter your ADSL login username in this field Wan Type PPPoE Change Username Usemame s t Password Password Service Name Enter your ADSL login password in On Demand Idle Timeout 0 Disable seconds this field Always On Reconnect Time Factor PO seconds M Use non standard PPPOE ethernet type Status Disconnected Connect Service Name IP Address Certain ADSL Internet subscriptions require the user to key in the service name You may do so in this field Save Reboot Non Standard PPPoE Ethernet Type If you are using a Non Standard PPPoE ADSL connection like that of Pacific F Internet Broadband using a 3COM Kie Mineon ADSL modem you will need to check Idle o an the the box next to Use non standard duration of non activity PPPoE Ethernet type If you are unsure at the WAN port for about the PPPoE type leave the box Hee nCe an unchecked Figure 8 3b WAN PPPoE Configuration NOTE Singapore users should follow the format below to enter their usernames Pacific Internet Broadband username pacific net sg SingNet Broadband username singnet com sg QALA DSL username qala com sg 4 After you have entered the required field click on the Save button to update the configuration Reboot the Compex WP11A Now you may activate the Internet Explorer and start surfing the Internet Once the Compex WP11
23. up Wireless Per Group Pseudo LAN using AP Bridge Mode section Step 4 on Page 20 6 If you want to configure WAN setup proceed to WAN Setup and the following GUI will appear By default Compex WP11A is pre configured with Dynamic IP which is suitable for most Cable Internet service providers WAN Setup Wan Type Dynamic IP Change IP Address 0 0 0 0 Network Mask 0 0 0 0 Gateway IP Address 0 0 0 0 Primary DNS 0 0 0 0 Secondary DNS 0 0 0 0 Help MAC Cloning Ethernet Adapter s MAC Address 00 30 48 e8 85 12 Current Router s MAC Address 54 8a 10 00 00 00 Clone Mac Restore Mac Figure 6 3d WAN setup Alternatively you may also choose the different WAN type by clicking on the Change button For more details please refer to the next chapter 37 Chapter 6 6 3 1 Setting up Wide Area Network using Gateway Mode Advanced configuration in Gateway Mode uConfig IP Setup By selecting uConfig IP Setup function from the Command window you can change the IP address which the uConfig program will trace uConfig IP Setup IP Address fice fes ma esa Network Mask os es e e i ore My rf af PT y n r ah Note Changes made will only take effect after rebooting Seve Reboot Figure 6 3e uConfig IP Setup More advanced features can also be configured to Compex WP11A for you to manage the LAN usage of Internet access better such as installing the filter rule Details on how to create rule
24. 03 120 12 100 requests will then be forwarded to the FTP Server Configuring Port Forwarding virtual server with Compex WP11A Follow the steps shown below to configure the Port Forwarding function 1 Goto NAT function at the Command Window Select Enable for the status Enable Disable NAT NAT Status Enable Disable Advanced NAT Options DMZ Port Forwarding Figure 9 3a Configuring Network Address Translation 58 Chapter 9 Configuring Network Address Translation 2 Click on the Port Forwarding button to display the NAT Static Port Based Entries GUI NAT Static Port Based Entries Private IP Figure 9 3b 3 Click on the Add button Protocol Forts Known Server It supports a pre defined list of common Internet applications You do not have to know which TCP UDP port a specific Internet application is assigned to the virtual server Custom Server It enables the user to define the TCP UDP port number for the Virtual Server of which is not supported by the Known Server Figure 9 3c server Type NAT Static Port Based Entries Add New Nat Port Based Entry Known Server Private IP Address 192 168 168 14 Server Type Help P OP 3 NETMEETING Custom Server Private IP Address 192 168 168 Ports Protocol TCP Server Type Add Add in new Port Based Entry 4 Enter the information for example Private IP
25. 12 IMG E User Manual recovery gt Echo from this diskette from this diskette E User Manual recovery gt echo E User Manual recoverysecho Do you want to do this 7 Do you want to do this F E User Manual recovery gt echo Press CTRL C to ABORT Press CTRL C to ABORT E User Manual recovery gt echo or E User Manual recovery gt pause Press any key to continue Figure AIII 2 DOS Prompt Environment When done the system will prompt you a message Transfer successful 505807 bytes in I seconds 505887 bytes s When the firmware image file is uploaded it will copy it to the flashrom During uploading the firmware image file to Compex WP11A the DIAG LED will light up NOTE The firmware image file which you upload from the CD ROM may not be the latest version To get the most updated version please go to www compex com sg to download the firmware Do not power down the device as data is being transferred Please note that your firmware image file might be different Please enter the name of that image file Please ensure that there is constant power supply to Compex WP11A while performing the recovery process 89 Appendix III Configuration and Commands on Telnet Interface AIll 4 Wait until the DIAG LED starts blinking slowly which may takes about 10 seconds This indicates that the firmware has been loaded successfully Power off and on to reboot Compex WP11A The DIAG LED should be switched
26. 3 Press Apply button to effect the changes 68 Chapter 13 Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu 13 2 Set System Time It is recommended that you configure the Compex WP11A s timer to synchronize with your PC so that you can utilize the time based functions NOTE To manage and utilize the time based functions provided in the Compex WPI1A such as the Filtering functions you MUST set its clock to synchronize with your managing workstation 1 Access the SYSTEM TOOLS menu and click on the Set System s Clock 2 Select the appropriate time zone from the pull down menu Next click on the Apply button system Time Setting Current System Time 01 01 1970 02 34 23 and Time Zone GMT 7 00 Standard Time Proposed system Time la3 14 2002 23 47 42 r Daylight Saving Time Select to Change the Time Zone for the system Location GMT 07 00 Mountain Time US amp Canada Auto Time Setting z eT SNTP Enable Disable Time Servers e g time nist 20V ns arc nasa gov Apply Figure 13 2a Synchronizing Compex WP11A s timer 69 Chapter 13 Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu 13 3 Firmware Upgrade You can download the new Firmware upgrade from http www compex com sg for the latest firmware revision Here you can download all future release of updated Firmware by simply clicking on the links Firmware Upgrade Upgrade Firmware path and file name _ Browse Help Figure 13 3a To upgrade Firmw
27. 5 raed ar Note Changes made will only take effect after rebooting Save Reboot Figure 12 1a Remote management 3 Click on the Save and reboot the Compex WP11A 67 Chapter 13 Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu Chapter 13 Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu 13 1 System Identity If you have multiple Compex WP11A s in your network it will be useful if you define the respective Compex WP11A identities for ease of identification In some cases your ISP may require you to define a System Name before you can access the Internet The System Name is also used as a DHCP Client ID in negotiation with a DHCP Server for IP release All these can be defined in the System Identity system Identity System Name Wireless LAN Access Paint System Contact unknown System Location unknown Apply Help System Name This parameter is used as a DHCP Client ID in negotiation with a DHCP Server for IP leased Certain Cable ISPs such as Optus Home in Australia and Excite Home in the United States require DHCP Client ID to be authenticated first before leasing out an TP address Figure 13 1a System Identity Description To do so 1 Go to System Identity at the Command window 2 Description on the System Name System Contact You may enter the contact person for the Gateway in this field and System Location If there are multiple Gateways in the network or building you may enter a location to identify the Gateway
28. 802 11 DSSS IEEE 802 11b High Rate IEEE 802 1d LAN Bridging Safety Certifications CE Mark FCC Class B Gost C Tick UL Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Frequency Band e 2400 2483 5MHz USA Canada 2400 2497MHz Europe Asia Data Rate CCK 11Mbps 5 5Mbps DQPSK 2Mbps DBPSK 1 Mbps 64 bit or 128 bit WEP selectable Operating Mode AP Mode AP Client Mode Gateway Mode and Wireless Routing Client selectable AP Mode WAN Interface RJ45 10 100Mbps port Supported Protocol IP IPX NetBEUI Wireless Pseudo VLAN Per Node amp Per Group Function Wireless to Ethernet Bridging Client Mode WAN Interface RJ45 10 100Mbps port Supported Protocol IP IPX Function Ethernet to Ethernet Wireless Bridging Diversity PCB Micro Strip Antenna Roaming Unrestricted client roaming across multiple access points Chapter 1 Product Overview Media Access Method Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance CSMA CA Gateway Mode Selectable Wired Interface RJ45 10 100Mbps port Wireless Pseudo VLAN Per Node amp Per Group Private Subnet All Classful Classless subnet Built In DHCP Server Yes with DHCP reservation Virtual Server Port Forwarding and IP Forwarding Time based Access Control Yes IP Packet Filtering Yes Router s Clock Yes Configuration Interface Web based amp TELNET Command Console Remote Router Management Via HTTP or TELNET session Operati
29. 9 0 6074 90668 Asia Australia NewZeland Middle East and the rest of the world Compex Systems Pte Ltd 135 Joo Seng Road 08 01 PM Industrial Building Singapore 368363 HotLine 65 6286 1805 Fax 65 6283 8337 Figure 14 1a Technical Support Information 76 Chapter 14 Using HELP menu 14 2 About System You can check the various configuration of the Compex WP11A by clicking on the About System menu After you have upgraded your firmware in the Compex WP11A you can check for the version 14 2 1 AP Bridge AP Client Mode system Information System Up Time 0 months 0 days 00 04 22 Firmware Version 2 86 Build 0919 Sept 19 2002 Loader Version 2 02 NetWork Mode Inherent Bridge MAC Address 00 80 43 c1 18 11 IP Address 192 168 168 1 Network Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled 00 06 f4 00 05 c9 Management Port Figure 14 2a _Bridge Client Mode System Information 14 2 2 Gateway Mode system Information System Up Time 0 months 0 days 00 13 52 Firmware Version 2 86 Build 0919 Sept 19 2002 Loader Version 2 02 Network Address Translation Enabled MAC Address 00 0 48 cl 18 11 IP Address 192 168 168 1 Network Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled MAC Address 00 0 48 cl 18 11 Device Management Port Wan Type Dynamic WAN Port IP Address 0 0 0 0 Network Mask 0 0 0 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 uConfig Information MAC Address 00 06 f4 00 05 c9 Figure 14 2b System Information Td
30. A is up and running you might want to add advanced configurations such as Filtering to better manage your LAN For details refer to the Packet Filtering section on Page 64 49 Chapter8 Configuration on Various WAN Type 8 4 Configuring for SingTel Magix SuperSurf With your ADSL modem and PC you can configure your WAN using the login account from SingTel Magix broadband service 1 Select WAN Type and click on the Change button 2 Check the radio button next to the Singapore ADSL and click on the Save button Select Wan Type Static IF Address Dynamic IP Address PRP over Ethernet Singapore ADSL Ethernet 512K Australia BPA Cable PPTP JTE EruNet e Speed Brunei Seve Conca Help Figure 8 4a WAN Type Singapore ADSL 3 The WAN Setup screen displays the configuration for Singapore ADSL which allows users in Singapore to configure their connection for Magix SuperSurf 512K ADSL Broadband Internet WAWN Setup Si ore ADSL Ethernet Wan Type sie L Change Usemame sermamemiNTSI Password Idle Timeout 30 3600 foo T 0 Disable seconds Status Disconnected Connect IF Address 1 0 0 0 Network Mask 0 0 0 0 Gateway IP Address 0 0 0 0 Primary DNS 0 0 0 0 Secondary DNS 0 0 0 0 Note Changes made will only tab affect afler rebooting Savo Reboot Help Figure 8 4b Singapore ADSL for SingTel Magix 50 Chapter8 Configuration on Various WAN Type 4 Enter U
31. Address 192 168 168 14 Server Type HTTP 5 Click on the Add button to add the address into the Port based mapping table 59 Chapter9 Configuring Network Address Translation 9 4 If you require assigning more PCs in your LAN as servers use the Add button to define the port forwarding virtual server To utilize NAT you have to enter the Private IP Address of the Virtual Server and the Server Type e g HTTP For those Internet applications not defined in the Known Server you will have to enter Port in the Custom Server the port number for TCP UDP port used by this Virtual Server You can also assign a name to this Virtual Server in the Server Type field Choose a Protocol for this Virtual Server ports e g TCP or UDP By clicking on the Add button at the Add New Port Based Entry you have added a new Virtual port If you wish to delete any of the entry just select that particular entry and hit the Delete key on the keyboard Configuring IP Forwarding virtual server with Compex WP11A 1 Click NAT at the Command window 2 Select Enable NAT Click Apply button and then click Static IP Address Entries button Enable Disable NAT NAT Status amp Enable Disable Apply Help Advanced NAT Options __PortForwarding Ip Forwarding _ Figure 9 4a IP Forwarding Option 60 Chapter9 Configuring Network Address Translation 3 Click on IP Forwarding button Add
32. N Setup Wan Type Australia BPA Cable Change Usemame Lisernenrve Password Authentication Server Idie Timeout 60 3600 0 Disable Stans Disconnected Connect IP Address 0 0 0 0 Network Mask 0 0 0 0 Gateway IP Address 0 0 0 0 Primary DNS 0 0 0 0 Secondary DNS 0 0 0 0 T 4 x rn a 1 b 3 es 7 p lt ET Chategi miade wii only bate affect afer rebooting Figure 8 5b Australia BigPond Cable Australia BPA Cable configuration allows Australian users to configure the connection for BigPond Cable Internet If you have subscribed to Optus Home in Australia please configure your connection profile using Dynamic IP 3 Fill in the required fields for Username Password and Idle Timeout 4 After you have entered every field click on the Save button to save the configuration 5 Reboot Compex WP11A Now you can start surfing the Internet To configure the Compex WP11A with advanced functions such as NAT filtering please refer to the Configuring Network Address Translation section on Page 57 and Packet Filtering section on Page 64 52 Chapter8 Configuration on Various WAN Type 8 6 Point to Point Tunneling Protocol PPTP PPTP enables implementation of secure multi protocol Virtual Private Networks VPNs through public data networks such as Internet 1 Click on WAN Setup and click on the Change to select WAN type as PPTP 2 Press the Change button and the list of supported WAN ty
33. Public IP address thus allowing multiple PCs in the LAN to appear as one PC to the WAN interface The implementation of a Virtual Server allows Internet servers such as Web Server FTP Server and Mail Server to be hosted on your network It is able to support both Port Forwarding and IP Forwarding Servers NOTE Note that static IP supports IP Forwarding only 57 Chapter9 Configuring Network Address Translation 9 2 9 3 Defining Port Forwarding Virtual Server Port Forwarding redirects any incoming Public IP Internet request to another computer on a Private IP based on its TCP UDP Port number Hence when a WAN user sends a request to your network the Compex WP11A based on the Port Forwarding configurations will forward these requests to the assigned PC 9 2 1 When to use Port Forwarding Virtual Server When your ISP assign you with only one fixed Public IP address and you want to define the various servers such as FTP HTTP Netmeeting Mail server etc to specific Private IP address in your LAN you can choose to host the servers by using the port Forwarding Virtual server For example suppose that you have a FTP Server with an IP address of 192 168 168 41 and your broadband ISP has assigned a Public IP address of 203 120 12 100 to the gateway To support a Web Server in your Private Network you need to define an NAT Static Port based Entry to forward TCP port 21 used by FTP to 192 168 168 41 Every http 2
34. Re OS COMPEX networks work USER S MANUAL J S O A V Y aD O O lt L Y v aD a V i aa 2 qe b Ea COMPEX NETPASSAGE SERIES WP11A t Manual number U 0356 1 1C Copyrights 2002 Compex Systems Pte Ltd All Rights Reserved This document contains information which is protected by copyright Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws Trademark Information Compex ReadyLINK and MicroHub are registered trademarks of Compex Inc Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are the trademarks of Microsoft Corp NetWare is the registered trademark of Novell Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Notice Copyrights 2002 by Compex Inc All rights reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior permission of Compex Inc is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws Manual Revision by Ong Manual Number U 0356 V1 1C Version 1 1 October 2002 Disclaimer Compex Inc provides this manual without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Compex Inc may make improvements and or changes to the product and or specifications of the product described in this manual without prior notice Compex Inc will not
35. To view the IP released by the DHCP Server 1 Press the Show Active DHCP Leases button in the LAN Setup window shown in Figure 5 la The list of released IP addresses will be displayed as shown in Figure 5 2b DHCP Active Leases IP Address Host Name Hardware Address Expires time 192 168 168 100 Compex 00 10 D7 E1 17 A1 2002 04 10 16 15 Figure 5 2b Show DHCP Leases NOTE Invalid date and time shown under Expires column indicates that the router s clock of your Compex WP11A has not been set Refer to Set System Time on Page 69 to set the system s clock 19 Chapter5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface 5 3 Setting up Wireless Per Group Pseudo LAN using AP Bridge Mode With more wireless networks being deployed in public premises privacy protection against unknown users has been an increasingly grave concern The Wireless Pseudo VLAN segregates each wireless client or group of wireless clients into its own Pseudo VLAN This restricts communication between wireless clients of different Pseudo VLAN while retaining wireless accessibility to the network resources The subnet view illustrates Pseudo Group 1 Group 2 and Group 3 not only can surf the Net freely but they also can access the server easily The PCs within its own group will be able to communicate with one another However communications between Group 1 Group 2 and Group 3 are not permissible al 4 K E A mg m Aa E E Pseudo IR Group 1 Pseudo
36. Windows XP 2000 users you do not need to install the TCP IP protocol as it is already installed when you first install a network card As such only the configuration for TCP IP is shown 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel then click Network and Internet Connections Then click Network Connections and your computer screen will change to a similar figure shown below s Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Q Back K wi x Search Wey Folders iia Address Network Connections LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks ocal Area Connection 3 Create a new connection pee WCompex WavePort WLI1A 11 Set up a home or small office network Ya Disable this network Figure AII 6 Network Connections 2 Right click the network connections you want to edit and click on the Properties button 4 Local Area Connection 3 Properties R General Authentication Advanced Connect using ES Compex iWavePort WL114 11Mbps PC Card Adapter 5Y This connection uses the following items M NWLink NetBIOS V WF NWLink IPX SPX NetBIOS Compatible Transport Prot Internet Protocol TCP IP gt rata ral Description Transmission Control Protocol lnternet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks C Show icon in notification area when connected Figure AH 7 Com
37. ained automatically from ISP The Always use these DNS servers checkbox can be used to disable the automatic process and your preferred DNS IP addresses can be used DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server dynamically assigns IP addresses to the computers connected in the same network If a computer has been configured to dynamically obtain IP address the DHCP Server will release an available IP address beginning from the DHCP Start IP Address to the computer If you have set the TCP IP protocol of your PC to dynamic IP address the built in DHCP server will assign the DHCP Start IP Address and DHCP End IP Address automatically to the PCs connected in the same network For dynamic WAN IP the DNS IP address is obtained automatically from the ISP Figure 5 la Management Port Setup Interface Lf Chapter5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface 5 1 Changing the IP Address of Compex WP11A You can also assign a specific IP address to the Compex WP11A To change the IP address 1 Enter the new IP address in IP Address entry 2 Click Save button and reboot the device to update the configurations 3 Logon again using your new IP Address to avoid connection with an incorrect profile 5 2 Configuring DHCP Server You may configure the built in DHCP Server of the Compex WP11A to release a specific IP address to a specific computer via the web based configuration interface You may also view
38. are To perform the upgrade 1 Click on Firmware Upgrade 2 Click on the Browse button to locate the filename Next click on the Upgrade button to begin the upgrading to the latest firmware revision Follow through the instructions during the upgrading process Once completed remember to reboot Compex WPI11A and login again to proceed with any configurations NOTE The firmware image file that you install from the CD ROM may not be the latest version To get the most updated version please go to www compex com sg to download the firmware To check your current firmware revision click on the About System in the HELP menu 70 Chapter 13 Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu 13 4 Save or Reset Settings This function allows the users to perform tasks on the configuration settings You may save the configuration that you have made to the Compex WPI11A backup the configuration on a file restore the configuration from a file and reset the configuration back to factory default The Save and Reset Settings allows you to execute the changes or reset the Compex WP11A back to the default configuration System Settings Save the System s current configuration Save Backup the System s configuration Backup Restore the sytem s configuration path and file name Browse Restore Erase the system s configuration and restore its factory default settings Clear and Reset Help Figure 13 4a Save and
39. atel 1000 ADSL modem provides straight connect MDI cable 3 Power on both your workstation and the Compex WP11A The WLAN LED should light up indicating the connection has been established 4 You may start to configure the Compex WP11A before connecting to the Internet Please refer to Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface section on Page 17 5 After configuration switch off both your workstation and Compex WP11A 33 Chapter6 Setting up Wide Area Network using Gateway Mode 6 Next remove cable from your workstation and insert it into your modem s Ethernet port Either PC or notebook i Sa Cable ADSL Modem WPI1A z A art aa ae e Cek EA Wi Figure 6 2b Connect Compex WP11A to modem 7 Power on your broadband modem and wait for it to complete the initialization process which may take a minute or more 8 Next power ON the Compex WP11A When either of the 10M or 100M Ethernet LED lights up this shows that there is a cable connection between the ADSL modem and the Compex WP11A 9 Power ON the PC notebook and the WLAN port LED should light up after entering the Windows environment This indicates good cable connection between the PC and the Compex WP11A 10 Once everything is checked you can now access to the Internet 34 Chapter6 Setting up Wide Area Network using Gateway Mode 6 3 Configure Compex WP11A using Web Interface Notebook Wor
40. ault password is password piia i fe De je Foe Jom ben Now you can start configuring Compex WP11A 80 Appendix II TCP IP Configuration Appendix II TCP IP Configuration This section discusses the configuration of your TCP IP connection of your Compex WP11A Upon the successful installation of the Compex WP11A the network adapter will be added to your network folder To configure your TCP IP connection for Compex WP11A please follow the steps listed below If you are using Windows 2000 XP please go to section AII 2 All 1 Adding TCP IP network protocol for Windows 98 98SE ME 1 From the Windows 98 98SE ME go to Start select Settings and then Control Panel 2 Double click on the Network icon and a Network screen will appear as shown Configuration Identification Access Contra The following network components are installed m Client for Microsoft Networks m Client for Netware Networks Compes USB To Fast Ethernet Adapter UE 202 B Compes MWavePor 4L114 11Mbps PC Card Adapter 5 Dial Up Adapter kd d Remove Properties Primary Network Logon Client for Netvare Networks r File and Print Sharing Description TCP IP ts the protocol you use to connect to the Internet and wide area networks OK Cancel Figure AII 1 Network Configuration 81 Appendix II TCP IP Configuration 3 Check your list of Network Components in the Network window Config
41. cket Filtering rules have been defined the users may select to bypass or to block the outgoing packets that do not match the rules Filtering Configuration Select on this g g radio button Te ati map ibn n a Pee hah r f AVIS FRO MEy COGE WIS aoe ap AIL IP packe will Cidiscarded except for those matching one or more of the following rules Select jg sie T P Disraeli Day of Time of Eda Taima Addere Porja tha Wraak Be Day se ee ee ee eee Ifthe system loses its time setings F ignore C accept the access time settings in the above rules Apoly Add Delete Edit Help Figure 11 la Adding Filtering Configuration For example assume that a rule has been defined as TCP Port 23 used by TELNET from any IP on any day at any time If the sent radio button is selected all outgoing packets will be sent except TELNET session If the discarded radio button is selected all outgoing packets will be blocked except TELNET session Click on Filtering function at the Command window 64 Chapter 11 To add a new rule 1 Press Add button Packet Filtering The screen facilitates the users to add rules for IP Packet Filtering IP Address Three values are possible for this field Any Range or Single If you have selected Any you may leave the next two fields blank If you have selected Range enter the range of IP addresses in From and To fields If you have selected Single you only need to
42. ctive 89 336 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Electromagnetic Interference Conduction and Radiation EN 55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Immunity EN 55024 IEC61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Power Line Harmonics EN 61000 3 2 IEC610000 3 2 Power Line Flicker EN 61000 3 3 IEC610000 3 3 Therefore this product is in conformity with the following regional standards FCC Class B following the provisions of FCC Part 15 directive CE Mark following the provisions of the EC directive This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Declaration of Conformity Compex Inc declares the following Product Name Compex 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point Model No WP11A conforms to the following Product Standards This device complies with the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent international standards Product Safety EN 60950 IEC60950 Technical requirements for radio equipment EN 300 328 1 2 General EMC requirements for radio equipment ETS 300 826 or ETSI EN 301 489 1 17 Therefore this product is in conformity with the following regional standards FCC Class B following the provisions of FCC Part 15 directive CE Mark following the provisions of the EC directive This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003
43. dress for SCV broadband provider Now you can start surfing the Internet You might want to manage the Internet access by setting Filtering rules etc For details please refer to Packet Filtering on Page 64 46 Chapter8 Configuration on Various WAN Type 8 2 2 How to Configure HOME Cable Service Many broadband services require a simple DHCP request for connection Two such cable services are Optus Home and Roger Home To configure the HOME Cable Service 1 Follow the steps stated in the previous Configuring for Singapore Cable Vision SCV Service section 2 Next click on System Identity at the Command window under the SYSTEM TOOLS menu and enter the required field as shown System Name system Identity You can obtain this information from your ISP System Name ireless LAN Access Poin System Contact unknown J System Location unknown System Contact and Location You may leave it as it is or fill in Apply Help your ISP contact and location ee information They are for your future reference only Figure 8 2b System Identity 3 Click on the Apply button to set the System Identity 4 Reboot your device 5 Now you can start surfing the Internet If you want to have advanced configuration on your device please refer to the Packet Filtering section on Page 64 or the Configuring Network Address Translation section on Page 57 47 Chapter 8 Configura
44. e existing multiple routers in your network and have multiple kinds of networks in your LAN you may need to set up a static route between them to avoid the hassle of reconfigurating to the network In this way you can also have better control over the routes of your Compex WP11A For such cases you can add a Static Routing to the router 1 Click on Routing Click on the Add button to add the Static Route in the IP Routing Table configuration shown IP Routing Table Destination Gateway 127 0 0 1 Figure 10 2a IP Routing Table 62 Chapter 10 Routing You will set the desired Destination IP Address and the Gateway IP Address 2 Click Apply button to save your changes You need to save and reboot your gateway Destination IP Address A remote network IP address to which you want to assign the static route For example if you want to route your WPI1A to your entire LAN you may enter the IP address as 192 168 168 0 Gateway IP The IP address that provides the gateway between Compex WP11A and the remote network Figure 10 2b Add IP Route Adding Static IP Routing 63 Chapter 11 Packet Filtering Chapter 11 Packet Filtering 11 1 Filtering Compex WP11A allows Packet Filtering rules to be defined based on three factors Source IP Address TCP Port and Time IP Packet Filtering examines the outgoing packets and decides whether to bypass or to block them After the Pa
45. e follow the steps listed below 1 Snap the Compex WP11A onto the clip holder stand as shown in Figure 3b Slide it into the slot of the other clip holder stand to place side by side Clip it directly onto the ventilation hole located at the back of the device Figure 3b Illustration on using Clip holder Stand 10 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation 2 2 Place the Compex WP11A in a well ventilated area Place the device in a standing position Connect your PC to the Ethernet port of Compex WP11A using an MDIX UTP RJ45 cable Please note that before your PC can access to the Internet the NIC adapter and TCP IP protocol have to be installed and configured first Plug the AC power adapter Please use only the correct power adapter supplied by Compex Check if the power LED is lighted up 11 Chapter4 Software Configuration Chapter 4 Software Configuration After setting up the hardware install a browser on the PC or workstation Make sure that the TCP IP protocol is installed and configured for Internet access Please refer to Appendix II 4 1 Login into Web based Interface Compex has developed an utility configuration software uConfig that provides hassle free access to the web based configuration interface The uniqueness of this program is that it does not require any alteration to the TCP IP configuration on your computer Connect the WP11A to your computer via a crossover UTP cable As pre configurat
46. eID 6 et z routing client Ls g A Figure 7 1b Physical layout for setting Compex WP11A as Wireless Routing Client D W 4 Power on the broadband modem and wait for it to complete the initialization process which may take a minute or more depending on the brand and design of individual modem 5 Next power ON the Compex WP11A and Compex NP16 When either of the 10M or 100M Ethernet LED lights up this shows that there is a good cable connection between the ADSL modem Compex WP11A and Compex NP 16 6 Power ON the PC notebook and the WLAN port LED should light up after entering the Windows environment This indicates good cable connection between the switch notebook and the Compex WP11A 7 Assume that Compex NP16 has been configured as an Access Point you can now access to the Internet 40 Chapter 7 Setting up WAN using Wireless Routing Client 7 2 Configuring Compex WP11A as Wireless Routing Client through Web Interface Assuming that Compex WP11A is in the default setting 1 Activate the uConfig program click on the OpenWeb button 2 Go to the CONFIGURATION menu and click on Network Mode Selection Select Wireless Routing Client mode and click on the Apply button Next click on the Yes button to reboot the device NetWork Mode Setup NetWork Mode Access Point Bridge Access Point Bridge Access Point Client Nate NetMode switched will Gatewa Wireless Routing Client rep
47. efits Compex WP11A is designed to give you a complete solution of a wireless network by establishing connection with a wireless client The list below identifies some of the features and benefits of Compex WP11A 1 3 1 IEEE 802 11 Compliant Compex WP11A is fully compliant with IEEE 802 11 standard It divides the 2 4GHz license free ISM Industrial Scientific amp Medical band into 14 sub channels where the number of usable channels is subjected to local regulations of the respective country region 1 3 2 11Mbps High Rate Communication Compex WP11A supports IEEE 802 11b high rate communication of up to 11Mbps and it is backward compatible with the older 2Mbps and 1Mbps standard 1 3 3 Wire Equivalent Privacy WEP Compex WP11A uses a private encryption key to ensure data security This is commonly referred to as Wire Equivalent Privacy WEP Compex WPI11A supports 64 bit and 128 bit WEP selectable via its web based configuration interface 1 3 4 Wireless Ethernet Transparent Bridging Compex WP11A can be used as a Wireless Access Point functioning as a transparent Bridge between the Wireless and Ethernet segments It shares resources for Microsoft and Novell Networks by using TCP IP amp IPX respectively as the protocol for communication 1 3 5 Broadband Internet Sharing Compex WP11A may be configured to Gateway Mode This allows sharing of your broadband Internet access with your wireless clients In addition it
48. ew wireless access points in your LAN it will be good that you give a name so that it will be easier to identify the various access points Access Point Setup Access Point Name ESSID Chamel Tx Kate Fully Aoba RTS Threshold bake Frag Threshold Saye Rabom Help Access Control Peeudo VLAN Disable WEP encrypiton method Disable Apply Help WEP Encryption Method communicate with each other If the WEP encryption is enabled only devices with the same encryption key can Access Point Setup Elaboration of Compex WP11A 23 Chapter5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface 4 Select Per Group in the Pseudo VLAN pull down menu as shown below and click the Apply button Access Control Pseudo VLAN Per Node WEP encryption method Disable iPer Node Per Group eb Figure 5 3f Defining Access Control 5 Add in the MAC Address of those wireless clients into the various groups For the example illustrated in Figure 5 3b you need to add in the MAC Addresses for the three groups of wireless clients Access Control Mac address list Groupl F 00 80 48 ed a0 ba F Group F Group3 F Group4 F Delete P fi r f P a ow m a Note Changes made will only take effect after rebooting Save Reboot Help AT Figure 5 3g Defining Pseudo VLAN using MAC address 24 Chapter5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Inte
49. ex WP11A Using Web Interface Channel The Direct Spread Sequence Spectrum DSSS technology divides the 2 4GHz band into 14 frequency channels where the number of freely se channels is subjected to the local regulations of individual country region namely 14 channels for Japan 13 channels for European except France ETSI 11 channels for United States amp Canada FCC and 4 channels for France Link Information Discomected Tx Rate There are 4 types of transmission rate namely 1Mbps 2Mbps 5 5Mbps and 1 1Mbps Access Point Client Setup 7 Next you have the option to choose either 64 bit or 128 bit for WEP Encryption from the WEP Setup as shown below Select your option and click on the Apply button WEP Setup WEP encryption method WEP 64bit Figure 5 4d Selecting WEP encryption method 30 Chapter5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface 8 Enter your encryption key The parameters take in hexadecimals WEP setup KeyO fo fpo foo foo fo ce e e e all Koa e e e e Rud paaa Note Changes made will only take effect after rebooting Save Reboot Help Figure 5 4e Encryption entries for 64 bit WEP setup hi fe2 ps fa Es fe fr fs po faa pe fec po Note Changes made wil only take effect after rebooting Save Reboot Help Figure 5 4f Encryption entries for 128 bit 9 Click on the Save button and then rebo
50. freely 45 Chapter8 Configuration on Various WAN Type 8 2 Configuring Dynamic IP Connection The Compex WP11A is pre configured with WAN connection using Dynamic IP Hence if you are using Cable Internet access you do not need to configure the WAN connection However if your account requires a DHCP Client ID in order to release an IP address you may need to configure the name of Compex WP11A with that of the DHCP Client ID issued by your ISP See the section on System Identity on Page 68 and remember to enter the DHCP Client ID issued by the ISP into the System Name field in the System Identity NOTE If your computer is not able to resolve any web site please verify that your DNS entry of the computer has been defined correctly 8 2 1 How to configure Singapore Cable Vision SCV Service SCV provides a Dynamic IP address connection service Assuming that your WP11A is not in the Dynamic IP setting please follow the procedures to change to the appropriate WAN type 1 Go to WAN Setup Click on the Change button for list of other WAN types Selection 2 On the list of other WAN types selection check the radio button next to the Dynamic IP Address and click on the Save button Select Wan Type Static IF Address Dynamic IP Address FFP over Ethernet Singapore ADSL Ethernet 512K Australia BPA Cable PPTP JTE Brudet e Speed Brunei Save Cancel Help Figure 8 2a Dynamic IP Ad
51. gin password which will be elaborated in Change Password section on Page 73 The main menu screen will be displayed as shown in Figure 4 Ic Wireless LAN Access Point Confi gura tion Window Edit various attributes of the menu here The current peiwork mode B Access Point Brklge Menu ca I Window Bea Wate Consists of Configuration menu System Tools menu Help menu Message Window Give you a history of various events Various configuration messages are also displayed here Figure 4 1lc Compex WP11A Configuration Interface From here you will able to see three different window frames on the screen namely Command Menu Window Configuration Window and Message Window You will see a listing of the functions stated in the Command Menu Window The functions will vary according to the mode which you have selected Different modes will provide different functions in the Command Menu Window 14 Chapter 4 4 1 1 4 1 2 Software Configuration AP Bridge and AP Client Mode Exit uConfig Mode menu End the Utility Configuration Program e ExituConfig CONFIGURATION menu Basic Ethernet and Wireless setup e Mode Selection e Management Port Setup SYSTEM TOOLS menu Edit various internal settings of Compex WP11A System Identity Set System s Clock Firmware Update Save or Reset Settings Reboot System Change Password Logout HELP menu Contact information of a technical support engineer
52. ha ss 0c csnsssvenessgagsiesselgsionbuneigsianecansdactecatousioatienasemoas 86 AIll 2 Command Line Interface Commands List c cc ccceecccceeceesseeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeas 87 Alll 3 How to recover Compex WP11A from failed firmware ccccccsseeeeeeeeeees 88 Alll 4 If you have any problem to accessing to the Internet cceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 90 Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 1 1 2 Introduction A wireless network is a convenient way of setting up a network both at home and in the office The lack of a physical infrastructure such as LAN cables reduces the cost of implementing a network environment As a home user you can enjoy the freedom to roam around your house and still maintain connection to your network Surfing the web sending e mail or downloading a program while in the garden near your swimming pool or anywhere in your house is now a reality With the many benefits that a wireless network environment brings many users are contemplating of expanding their network environment with wireless devices Overview Compex WP11A is an easy to use 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point configurable for four operating modes namely Access Point Bridge Access Point Client Gateway Wireless Routing Client It supports up to 11Mbps wireless communication on 2 4GHz ISM band using DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 3 Features and Ben
53. ining an IP address indicates the PC has successfully connected to the Compex WPIIA But if you have a different number like 169 xxx xxx xxx xxx can be any number it means the PC is not talking to the gateway You should check the cable connection with Compex WP11A again 90 Appendix III Configuration and Commands on Telnet Interface If you have the correct IP address but is still unable to connect to a Web site then click on More Info button Check the DNS Servers box Make sure they are the correct DNS IP address from your ISP From your PC to open a DOS environment and run PING 165 21 100 88 or for example PING www cnn com If you can receive replies from the PING command it indicates the router has successfully connected to the ISP But if you still have problems connecting with a browser this is more likely your Internet browser configuration issue Check and remove any proxy setting in the Web browser application as shown Local Area Network LAN Settings Automatic configuration Automatic configuration may override manual settings To ensure the use of manual settings disable automatic configuration Atamalicaly detect setings 7 automatic configuration script Pa Awe a f Pos j Uncheck all options p Proxy sener l Use aprogy server Figure AIII 3 Remove Proxy server setting 9
54. ion of TCP IP is not required you just simply activate the program to get to the configuration page To login into Compex WP11A s web based interface 1 Insert the Product CD provided into your CD ROM This will automatically open up the Welcome Page 2 Click on the Drivers and Utilities option and select uConfig program NOTE In the event that the program cannot be found please explore this directory path X utility where X is the CD ROM drive to access the program 12 Chapter4 Software Configuration This will automatically launch the program and you will be greeted with the uConfig application page as shown in Figure 4 La intel DC21143PC 00 11 48 22 74 72 19216888160 265 255 2550 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 127 0 0 1 255 255 255 0 192 168 828 160 PPR PRI 7NI Wireless LAN Access 0 8 192 168 168 1 Figure 4 la Utility Configuration GUI 3 Click on the OpenWeb button and the system will automatically link you to Compex WP11A s authentication page as shown in Figure 4 1b pene ee Wireless LAN Access Point Management Please enter your password Forget your pasrword see the User s Gunde for matructions Figure 4 1b Log in to Compex WP11A 13 Chapter4 Software Configuration 4 Click on the Log ON button to access the web based configuration interface of the Compex WP11A The default password for the login configuration interface is password You will be able to change the lo
55. kstation 2 i Workstation 1 S 7 menet Cable ADSL Modem Figure 6 3a Physical layout for TUN aea Internet Gateway Assuming that Compex WP11A is in the default setting 1 Activate the uConfig program click on the OpenWeb button 2 Go to the CONFIGURATION menu and click on Mode Selection Select Gateway mode and click on the Apply button Next click on the Yes button to reboot the device 35 Chapter6 Setting up Wide Area Network using Gateway Mode 3 Go to uConfig program and click on the OpenWeb button Logon again and now Compex WP11A is in Gateway Mode NetVVork Mode Setup NetWork Mode Wireless Routing Client Access Point Bridge Access Point Client Note NetMode switched will EEVETEV aaa Wireless Routing Client Apply Help Figure 6 3b Selection of Network Mode Gateway 4 Next click on the Apply button to proceed to the Access Point Setup Access Point Setup Access Point Name EssID Channel Tx Rate Fuy Auto RTS Threshold 2432 Frag Threshold 2346 Note Changes made will only take effect after rebooting Save Reboot Help Access Control Pseudo VLAN Disable WEP encryption method Disable Apply Help Figure 6 3c Access Point Setup in Gateway Mode 36 Chapter6 Setting up Wide Area Network using Gateway Mode 5 For details in configuring Pseudo VLAN and WEP encryption method please refer to the Setting
56. ll be disabled If you are in Access Point Client mode the device will be switched back to Access Point Bridge mode 78 Appendix I Login to Web based Interface manually Appendix I Login to Web based Interface manually AI 1 Configuration of Compex WP11A using Web based Interface Another method of logging to web based interface is to key in the IP Address manually This is quite tedious as the default IP Address for AP Bridge Client Mode is different from Gateway You need to configure your PC s IP Address whenever you switch the working mode The IP Address of your PC must be configured as the same subnet as Compex WP11A To install a browser on the PC or workstation make sure that TCP IP protocol is installed and configured Configuration will be much simpler If you decided to obtain the IP address dynamically and use default IP addresses Compex WP11A comes with a built in DHCP server that automatically assigns IP addresses DNS and Gateway information to the computers connected in the same network It has been pre configured with IP address and Subnet Mask of 192 168 168 1 for AP Bridge and AP Client mode and 255 255 255 0 respectively An Internet browser can be used to configure the Compex WP11A The most commonly used browsers include the latest Netscape Navigator Netscape Communicator and Microsoft Internet Explorer browsers as they support frames and Java We recommend you use Netscape Communicator V4 06 and higher or
57. ng Channels 11 channels Dimension L x W x H 122mm x 119mm x 22mm L x W x H Environmental Requirement Temperature Operating 0 C to 40 C Storage 20 C to 70 C Humidity Operating 10 RH to 80 RH Storage 5 RH to 90 RH Chapter2 Getting Started Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter outlines the basic requirements before you begin any installation and configuration of Compex WP11A 2 1 Package Content Thank you for purchasing Compex WPI11A The package should contain the following Compex WP11A unit Compex WP11A switching Power Adapter Quick Install Guide with warranty registration CD User s Manual with Utility Configuration Software Clip holder stand 2 2 Setup Considerations The following are the setup considerations you need to take note of before connecting the Compex WP11A to your network pap amy Software requirements e Windows 95 98 98SE ME NT 2000 XP e Web Browser Microsoft IE V4 0 or higher Netscape Communicator V4 06 or higher e 2 MB of hard disk space e Check your LAN configurations and IP addresses Confirm whether they are Dynamic or Static IP addressing 222 Hardware requirements e PCs attached with wireless devices e Ethernet ready PC with TCP IP protocol installed amp configured for Internet access e RJ 45 cable Chapter 3 Hardware Installation Chapter 3 Hardware Installation Figure 3a Compex WP11A Connections To begin setting up the Compex WP11A pleas
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59. ot to take effect 31 Chapter6 Setting up Wide Area Network using Gateway Mode Chapter 6 Setting up Wide Area Network using Gateway Mode This chapter will elaborate on how the Compex WP11A can be set as a Broadband Internet Gateway As the Compex WP11A supports different types of broadband connections it is important that you choose the right connection type 6 1 Selecting the Right connection for your Broadband Internet Service The following summarizes the type of connection suitable for your broadband Internet subscription Static IP This type of connection should only be used if and only if you have subscribed to a fixed IP address or a range of fixed IP addresses from your service provider for your Internet connection Dynamic IP This type of connection should be used if you are configuring the Compex WP11A for your Internet service Once powered on the Compex WP11A will request for an IP address which will be automatically assigned by your service provider Certain Internet Service Providers require DHCP Client ID before an IP address is released For such cases you must configure the System Identity with a System Name and this is equivalent to the DHCP Client ID The configuration of System Identity may be found in the section on System Identity on Page 68 PPP Over Ethernet PPPoE This type of connection should be chosen for ADSL services in countries that use standard PPP over Ethernet PPPoE for au
60. pe in the password which by default is password The password is case sensitive and it is the same as the one in the Web browser interface Now you should see the following command prompt Command gt i Telnet 192 168 168 1 Connect Edt Iemma Help Router Manager Console Version 2 86 Build 0979 Sept 19 2002 14 47 43 Please enter your password Welcome Conmand gt show ip Admin Oper Destination Il Fnane State State IP Address Hetmask Broadcast Addr LAH Enabled Up 192 108 168 1 255 255 255 0 192 108 168 255 Command Figure AIII 1 Telnet Environment The Telnet Interface Command is the same as Command Line Interface We suggest using the Help command at the command prompt to guide you through these commands 86 Appendix III Configuration and Commands on Telnet Interface AIII 2 Command Line Interface Commands List ping lt d d d d gt repeating times 1 data length 56 Ping packets total 1 sent 1 received 1 show 1p Admin Oper Destination lfnane State show 1p Stat onmand gt show ip stat total badsum tooshort toosmall badhlen badlen infragnments Fragdropped Fragtimeout Forward cantforward redirectsent unknownprotocol nobuffers reassenbled outFragnments noroute show ip routing table P La wr E E E EE Zee nae ganeaa amp ROUTE HET TABLE destination E gateway Refent Use 192 168 168 0 192 168 168 1 ROUTE HOST TABLE destination gateway Flags Refent Use
61. pe will be displayed as shown below Select Wan Type Static IP Address Dynamic IP Address PPP over Ethernet Singapore ADSL Ethernet 512K Australia BPA Cable PPTP JTE Brullet e Speed Brunei Save Cancel Help Figure 8 6a WAN Type PPTP 53 Chapter8 Configuration on Various WAN Type 3 Check the PPTP radio button and press the Save button The configuration page for PPTP will be displayed Wan Type WAN Setup Change PPTP Connect IP ko fpa fpe fea Username Usemame Password VPN Server Pls input IF of the server e g 100 100 100 100 Idle Timeout 60 3600 e i Disablej seconds Connected Disconnect IP Address 192 168 77 100 Network Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address 192 168 TT 2 Primary DNS 203 120 90 90 Secondary DNS 0 0 0 0 Status Note Changes made will only take effect after rebooting Save Reboot Help Figure 8 6b Configuration on PPTP 4 Fill in the parameters for your PPTP service Connect IP Username Password VPN Server Idle Timeout Key in the IP Address of your Service Provider Enter the username of your PPTP subscription Enter the password of the username Enter the IP Address for VPN server This field allows you to specify the idling timeout value for Compex WP11A to disconnect from the ISP 0 value in this field disables idling timeout function When set to 0 Compex WP11A remains connected
62. pex WP11A Network Connection 84 Appendix II TCP IP Configuration 3 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP item and click on the Properties button Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Alternate Configuration You can get IF settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain DNS server address automatically O Use the following ONS server addresses 1 Figure AII 8 IP Address Configuration 4 Configure your IP address and the rest of the parameters so that you can connect to the network NOTE Please check with your system administrator or Internet Service Provider for more information on the TCP IP parameters 85 Appendix III Configuration and Commands on Telnet Interface Appendix III Configuration and Commands on Telnet Interface AIII 1 Telnet Interface Configuration This feature connects the Compex WP11A Gateway Local LAN port to your network You can directly connect your PC to Gateway Local LAN port or Gateway to any hub switch on your network From any PC on your network type Telnet 192 168 168 1 The IP address 192 168 168 1 is the default IP address If your network is using other IP address other than default IP address please change the IP address in the above command You will see a prompt asking you for the password Ty
63. puter and receiver e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements the following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied 1 For configurations using the integral antenna the separation distance between the antenna s and any person s body including hands wrists feet and ankles must be at least 2 5cm 1 inch 2 For configurations using an approved external antenna the separation distance between the antenna and any person s body including hands wrists feet and ankles must be at least 20cm 8 inch The transmitter shall not be collocated with other transmitters or antennas Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC Compliance Statement 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 Declaration of Conformity Compex Inc declares the following Product Name Compex 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point Model No WP11A conforms to the following Product Standards This device complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Dire
64. rameters specify the range of the IP address of which the DHCP Server will assign For example if the DHCP Start IP Address and DHCP End IP Address are 192 168 168 100 and 192 168 168 200 respectively the first IP address that the DHCP Server releases will be 192 168 168 100 while the last IP address that it will release is 192 168 168 200 DHCP Gateway IP Address The DHCP Server will automatically assigned a Gateway IP Address when the PC is connected in the same network _ IP Address IP address uniquely identifies the Gateway in the network whereby the users should point their Internet gateway to if fixed IP addresses are configured on the computers in the network Management Port Setup IP Adiireee Network Mask aie Sturt IF Address DHCP End IF Address DHCP Gaieway IF Addressio fo F Always use these DNS servers Jr imary DNS IP Addresa fo p Secondary DNS IP Address p p DHCP Server Enoble Disable er bet He Advanced DHCP Server Options Shew Auction Ohep Leases Ghep Serer Reservations Primary Secondary DNS IP Address Domain Name Service is an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses If your WAN connection is using Static IP you should configure the primary and secondary DNS IP addresses with the DNS information provided by your Broadband Internet Service Provider For other WAN connection types the DNS IP addresses are obt
65. rd New Password Confirm Password Change Password Figure 13 6a Changing of Password 1 Click on Change Password at the Command window and key in the entries accordingly 2 Click on the Change Password button to confirm changes 3 Then click on the Save amp Reboot button to activate the changes If you forget your password simply reset Compex WP11A The password will reset back to default which is password Please note that upon resetting the device all configurations will be back at the default settings T3 Chapter 13 Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu 13 7 Logout 13 8 With the web browser logging out has never been easier Simply click on the Logout button and you will exit the web based environment The system will prompt you to log in again as shown in Figure 13 7a If you need access to the Compex WP11A Configuration again please activate uConfig program again regardless which mode you may have previously worked in Management session was suspended Please log in again Figure 13 7a System prompt to log in again NOTE Do not use the Logon button use uConfig program instead to prevent any conflict in IP Address Exit uConfig Upon completion of the Compex WP11A configuration go to Command window and select Exit uConfig function This will close the uConfig program Notice the icon located at the taskbar bottom of your screen has vanished This shows that you have successfully e
66. reless LAN to LAN Bridge 28 Chapter5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface Starting Point With Compex WP11A in its default setting 1 Activate uConfig program click on the OpenWeb button 2 Goto the CONFIGURATION menu and click on Mode Selection In the Network Mode Setup select Access Point Client as shown in Figure 5 4b NetWork Mode Setup Met Work Mode Wireless Routing Client Access Point Bridge Access Point Cent Note NetMode switched will ar Wireless Routing Client Apply Help Figure 5 4b Selection of Network Mode 3 Click on the Apply button The system will prompt you to reboot your system 4 Go to uConfig program and wait for the system to refresh the screen Click on the OpenWeb button to proceed The system will lead you to the authentication page again Logon again and Compex WP11A will be in AP Client Mode 5 Go to Mode Selection Click on the Apply button again This time the web page for AP Client Setup will appear 6 Enter the parameters as shown in Figure 5 5c 29 Chapter 5 State TOE 3 kinds of status Associated BSS Mac Address Authentication or Association failed and Not connected AP Client Setup Sain Name S510 Ts Fig PS Mode ETS Threehold Fraz Threshold WEP Setup WEP encryption method WEP 64ba Apply Heip Link Infomation Show ink inbiat Figure 5 4c T Configure Comp
67. rface 6 Click Add button Choose your GroupID and key in the client s MAC address as shown below Click on Apply button as shown in Figure 5 4h Add MAC address GroupID 1 Mac Addr Apply Cancel Help Figure 5 3h Adding MAC address 7 Next you have the option to choose either 64 bits or 128 bits WEP Encryption Select your option and click the Apply button Access Control Pseudo VLAN Disable Wep encrytion method Disable WEP 64bit Apply WEP 128bit Figure 5 3i Selecting WEP encryption method 8 For 64 bit WEP encryption you may enter 10 hexadecimals into the individual Key WEP setup po fo po fo fo FFP PF FPP PF cF_F_F_F F wes made will only fake effect afler rebooting Save Reboot Help Figure 5 3j Defining the key for 64 bit WEP 25 Chapter5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface NOTE You can store up to 4 Encryption keys in Compex WP11A However only one key can be used at anytime For 128 bit WEP encryption enter your 26 hexadecimal encryption key and click on the Save button Reboot the device WEP setup hi pe ps pa fps fe 77 fs po Aa eB cc op Aata th ee e ee eee ot eee ae bere Note Changes made will oniy take effect ajter rebooting i Save Reboot Help Figure 5 3k Defining the key for 128 bit WEP 9 Click on the Save button and then reboot Compex WP11A for the changes
68. s for filtering can be found in Packet Filtering on Page 64 38 Chapter 7 Setting up WAN using Wireless Routing Client Chapter 7 Setting up WAN using Wireless Routing Client Setting Compex WP11A as a wireless routing client enables you to access to the internet through wireless method The PCMCIA LAN card will act as a WAN port It will communicate with an Access Point and then from there we can access to Internet through the ADSL Cable modem which is connected to the Access Point In this way the Ethernet port of Compex WP11A can be used to connect to other networking devices such as switches to cater for more PCs 7 1 Setting up Compex WP11A as Wireless Routing Client 1 Connect a crossover cable from the Ethernet port of the Compex WP11A to your workstation WPI1A Workstation Figure 7 la Connect Compex WP11A to PC 2 Power on both your workstation and the Compex WP11A The WLAN LED should light up indicating the connection has been established 3 You may start to configure the Compex WP11A before connecting to the Internet Please refer to Configuring Compex WP11A as Wireless Routing Client through Web Interface on Page 41 39 Chapter 7 Setting up WAN using Wireless Routing Client notebook Two devices communicate with one another wirelessly Internet A P ae A Cable ADSL j i Modem i l aus l a NP16 acts as an Access Point WP11A acts as a wireless Y 3 n
69. s use to associate with the access point It helps to distinguish between multiple wireless networks in the same vicinity Channel The DSSS technology divides the 2 4GHz band into 14 frequency channels As mentioned earlier this is dependent on the country s regulation Tx Rate When fully auto is selected Compex WP11A will automatically adjust the transfer rate to the link strength If the link is weak the transfer rate will be adjusted from 11 to 5 5 to 2 to 1 Mbps You can also fix the transfer rate at 11 5 5 2 or 1 Mbps For fixed rate once the transfer rate cannot be reached the link will be disconnected RTS Threshold The RTS Threshold limits the length of the RTS frame that is used to initiate a transmission Please do not change this field unless you are familiar with IEEE 802 11 standard Frag Threshold Fragment Threshold limits the maximum frame to be transmitted Please do not change this field unless you are familiar with IEEE 802 11 standard Pseudo VLAN Disabling the Pseudo VLAN allows the wireless clients to have the capability to communicate with one another reducing the privacy among users However if Per Node maximum 10 nodes or Per Group maximum 4 groups Pseudo VLAN is activated access to other wireless clients is not permitted Figure 5 3e Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface Access Point Name If you have a f
70. sername Password Service Name optional and Idle Timeout disabled at default 5 Click first the Save and then on the Reboot button to complete the WAN configuration If all connections are properly established an Internet request the Compex WP11A will detect and automatically establish the connection with Magix SuperSurf Next activate the Netscape Microsoft Internet Explorer browser to start surfing the Net In addition you can implement advanced features such as Filtering Packet Filtering on Page 64 to control over your LAN users Internet access 8 5 Configuring for BigPond Australia BPA This type of connection is specially customized for BPA Cable Internet subscribers in Australia NOTE For OPTUS subscribers in Australia you have to select Dynamic IP as your WAN type and configure the Compex WP11A s System Name with the DHCP Client ID Please refer to Configuring Dynamic IP Connection 1 Click on WAN Setup and click on the Change to select WAN type as Australia BPA Cable Select Wan Type Static IF Address Dynamic IP Address PRP over Ethernet Singapore ADSL Ethernet 512K Australia BPA Cable PPTP JTE Bruet e Speed Brunei Save Cancel Help Figure 8 5a Australia BPA Cable WAN Type 51 Chapter8 Configuration on Various WAN Type 2 Click on Save and the Australia BPA Cable WAN Setup screen will appear for you to set the configuration WA
71. serves both business and residential customers Service Type Residential Service DHCP C Business Service Static Save Cancel Figure 8 7b Types of Service for JTB BruNet e Speed 4 Select the type of services by clicking on the radio button 5 Hit on the Save button and you can now surf the net comfortably 56 Chapter9 Configuring Network Address Translation Chapter 9 Configuring Network Address Translation In this chapter we will illustrate on how you can host some Internet Servers on your LAN via the use of Compex WP11A configuration interface Before you attempt any NAT or Filtering configurations you should ensure the Compex WP11A is ready for basic Internet access on LAN 9 1 NAT and Virtual Server Compex WP11A comes with a simple Network Address Translation NAT Firewall protection for your LAN It uses a mechanism that substitutes a Private IP address with a Public IP address when a packet leaves the Private network and restore the destination Public IP address with the Private IP address when the packet enters the Private network With NAT firewall you can protect your LAN from unauthorized access from the WAN One feature of the NAT is that any unauthorized requests from the Internet will not be allowed to pass through Compex WP11A Hence with NAT you can host a Virtual Server on the LAN NAT works by translating packets of Private IP addresses to appear as originating from a single
72. supports advanced features such as Virtual servers Time based Access Management IP Packet Filtering amp Remote Management Chapter 1 1 3 6 1 3 7 1 3 8 Product Overview LAN to LAN Bridging Compex WP11A may also be configured as an Extended Service Set ESS Client working in conjunction with another ESS Access Point AP to function as a LAN to LAN Wireless Bridge Upgradeable Firmware Compex WP11A is specially designed with a flash ROM that allows you to update the Compex WP11A with the latest firmware release via a web based configuration interface Web Based Interface Compex WP11A is integrated with an embedded HTTP server facilitating a multi platform web based configuration interface that requires only a JAVA enabled web browser 1 4 Panel Views Anri ied hd i gt D WLAN 100M COL Reon Figure 1 4a Front view of Compex WP11A Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1 4b Side view of Compex WP11A Section 1 13 11 12 LO ML dan akahi 1A WLAN mi Figure 1 4c Side view of Compex WP11A Section 2 Connecting WA HGA 5 to WP11A will increase the wireless network coverage WA HGA 5 sold separately Figure 1 4dConnection to indoor antenna Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 5 Panel Description Power LED Steady Green Light Power is supplied to Compex WP11A WLAN LED Steady Green Light A link is connected Flashing Green Light An activity is going on 10M LED S
73. teady Green Light LAN connecting at 1OMbps 100M LED Steady Green Light LAN connecting at 1OOMbps COL LED Steady Green Light Collision occurs at the network segment WLAN Speed LED Steady Green Light Total 5 LEDs More LEDs lighting up indicate a higher speed of data transmission DIAG LED Steady Green Light Compex WP11A is booting and loading firmware Flashing Green Light Firmware is corrupted No Light Firmware has been completely downloaded onto the Compex WP11A The device is connected to the network FDX LED Steady Green Light Network is in Full Duplex Mode No Light Network is in Half Duplex Mode Chapter 1 Product Overview Indicator Description AP Mode LED Steady Green Light The device is in AP Bridge Mode or AP Client Mode No Light The device is in Gateway mode Wireless Interface Built in 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card to support wireless client 5V DC 2 1A Accepts 5V DC 2 1A input modem or xDSL modem 3 Reset Button Compex WP11A will reboot the device set to default setting or switch between the selections of work mode For more details please refer to Hardware Reset of Compex WP11A on Page 78 RJ45 Ethernet Port 10Base T or 100 Base TX Port connects to cable CAUTION Do not remove the wireless Interface Card from Compex WP11A gt Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 6 Technical Specifications Industry Standards IEEE 802 3 10Base T IEEE 802 3u 100Base TX IEEE
74. the IP releases online The DHCP Server can also be configured to reserve specific IP address for specific host or Mac address DHCP Server Reservations IF Address Host Name Hardware Address sJ ARF ee e Delete Apply IP Address 192 168 168 HostName Hardware Address E E i a aa He Figure 5 2a DHCP Reservations of IP Address CAUTION The reserved IP address to be assigned should NOT have the same Dynamic IP address range as the DHCP Start and End IP address 18 Chapter5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface To reserve a certain IP address for a specific workstation 1 Click on DHCP Server Reservations button in the Management Port Setup Menu 2 Enter the specific IP address to be assigned to your designated PC 3 Assign a name for the Host of the designated PC 4 Fill in the MAC address of the designated PC in the Hardware Address entry NOTE The DHCP server will ignore the Host Name if it finds a match in the Hardware Address It checks the Hardware Address first so you need only to enter either the Host Name or Hardware Address To add an entry 1 Click Add button to create an entry into the DHCP Server Reservations 2 After the address is entered click Apply button to make the updates effective You need to reboot and logon WP11A again to activate the changes NOTE The reserved IP address must not be within the range of DHCP start and end IP addresses
75. thentication This includes Germany which uses T 1 connection NOTE If you are using SingTel Magix SuperSurf in Singapore you should select Singapore ADSL Ethernet 512K Subscribers of SingNet Broadband and Pacific Internet Broadband should select PPPoE as their WAN types Australia BPA Cable This type of connection is specially customized for BPA Cable Internet subscribers in Australia NOTE If you are using Big Pond Cable Internet in Australia you should select Australia BPA Cable as the WAN type for your Compex WP11A 32 Chapter6 Setting up Wide Area Network using Gateway Mode 6 2 NOTE If you are subscribers of OPTUS in Australia please select Dynamic IP as your WAN type and configure the router s System Name with the DHCP Client ID refer to section on System Identity of this User Manual on Page 68 Setup on Compex WP11A for Broadband Internet Access For such service you should have the IP address provided by your ISP ready before proceeding 1 Connect a crossover cable from the Ethernet port of the Compex WP11A to your workstation WP11A 6 gt _ p Aa oe i i 3 Workstation Figure 6 2a Connect Compex WP11A to PC 2 As there are many different brands of broadband modems some broadband modems may provide a straight connect MDI Ethernet cable while some may use a cross connect MDIX Ethernet cable For example Aztech Turbo 900 provides cross connect MDIX cable while Alc
76. tion on Various WAN Type 8 3 Configuring PPP over Ethernet Session PPPoE For Broadband service providers such as Pacific Internet Broadband and SingNet Broadband you have to select the PPPoE WAN configuration This includes users in Germany who use T 1 connection NOTE Certain ADSL Internet subscriptions require Service Name to be specified in order to establish a PPPoE connection 8 3 1 How to Configure SingNet PacNet and QALA DSL Broadband This procedure assumes you have a login account from SingNet Pacific Internet or QALA DSL broadband service and also all the necessary hardware installation is in place NOTE If you have opted for self installation when you register for the broadband service you should first test out the ADSL modem by logging in from your PC Make sure it can connect successfully before attempting to run it with the Compex WP11A 1 Click on the WAN Type option on the Command window The default Dynamic IP setup page will display 2 Click on the Change button and check the radio button next to the PPP over Ethernet 3 Click on the Save button Select Wan Type Static IF Address Dynamic IP Address FFF over Ethernet Singapore ADSL Ethernet 512K Australia BPA Cable PPTP JTE Brudet e Speed Brunei Figure 8 3a PPP Over Ethernet WAN Type 48 Chapter8 Configuration on Various WAN Type The WAN Setup screen below displays the PPPoE configuration that allows you
77. unless disconnected by the ISP Once disconnected Compex WP11A will stay offline until the next Internet request is detected in the network 54 Chapter8 Configuration on Various WAN Type 8 7 5 Press the Save button followed by the Reboot button to complete the configuration process 6 Enter all necessary information in the individual fields and press the Save button 7 Press the Reboot button to complete the configuration process JTB BruNet e Speed JTB BruNet e Speed is one of the ADSL technology which delivers high speed data communication to home or business without interfering normal telephone service E speed will connect BruNet users at a higher speed of 128 kbps 256 kbps 384 kbps or even 512 kbps depending on the availability of the bandwidth to the web site being access 1 Click on WAN Setup and click on the Change to select WAN type as JTB BruNet e Speed Brunei 2 Press the Change button and the list of supported WAN type will be displayed as shown below Select Wan Type Static IF Address Dynamic IP Address PRP over Ethernet Singapore ADSL Ethernet 512K Australia BPA Cable PPTP JTE Bruet e Speed Brunei Save Cancel Help Figure 8 7a WAN Type JTB Brunei e Speed 55 Chapter 8 Configuration on Various WAN Type 3 Check the JTB BruNet e Speed Brunei radio button and press the Save button The configuration page for e Speed will be displayed as follows E Speed
78. uration tab If TCP IP is not installed click on the Add button to start the installation 4 Select Protocol and click on the Add button Select Network Component Type Cancel Figure A11 2 Select Network Component Type 5 Select Microsoft and TCP IP in Manufacturers and Network Protocols columns respectively Click on the OK button Select Network Protocol xj Click the Network Protocol that you want to install then click OK If you have X an installation disk for this device click Have Disk Manufacturers Network Protocols X ATM Call Manager F ATM LAN Emulation Client X IP SPX compatible Protocol NetBEUI X PPP over ATM protocol Have Disk Cancel Figure AII 3 Select Network Protocol 82 Appendix II TCP IP Configuration 6 After TCP IP is installed go back to the Network screen and select TCP IP in the list of Network Components 7 Click on the Properties button and configure the settings in each of the TCP IP Properties window TCP IP Properties TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter c3 File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks Figure AII 4 Select TCP IP protocol Figure AII 5 IP Address Configuration NOTE Please check with your system administrator or Internet Service Provider for more information on the TCP IP parameters 83 Appendix II TCP IP Configuration AII 2 TCP IP network protocol configuration for Windows XP 2000 For
79. xited from uConfig program NOTE If you need to configure Compex WP11A again it is strongly recommended you activate the uConfig program to access the web based interface to reduce any complication 74 Chapter 13 Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu Wireless LAN Access Point F s NetPassage DOMMEN WP411A CONFIGURATION Mode Balection The current network mode is Access Point Bridge uConfig icon will disappear after clicking on _ the exituConfig bar Mir mint Part LAT __SYSTEMTOOLS Eesha Ioerhty Eri Suatons Clock Pomware Le ade eet oF Porri geting Asboot Syrien Change Parren HELP Get Techacal Soot icat Saar T ELLET oa pia a S O p Figure 13 8a uConfig icon at the taskbar 75 Chapter 14 Using HELP menu Chapter 14 Using HELP menu 14 1 Get Technical Help For more information on Compex s technical support around the world click on the Get Technical Support in the HELP Menu Support Information For technical support email to support compex com sg For updates connect to the following Web Sites http www cpx com hitp www compex com sg Regional Technical Support Centers U S A Canada Latin America and South America Compex Inc 4051 E La Palma Unit A Anaheim CA 92807 USA HotLine 714 630 7302 Fax 714 630 6521 Europe ReadyLINK Networktechnology GmbH Albert Einstein Strafe 34 M21 63322 Rodermark Germany HotLine 49 0 6074 98017 Fax 44
80. y The parameters take in hexadecimals WEP setup KeyO 00 bo po foo bo Keyl cfh amp fe Key2 che P amp P FF amp Keys cf ff fh Note Changes made will only take effect after rebooting Save Reboot Help Figure 7 2d Encryption entries for 64 bit WEP setup hi fe2 ps fa Es fe fr fs po faa pe fec po Note Changes made wil only tate effect after rebooting Save Reboot Help Figure 7 2e Encryption entries for 128 bit 7 Click on the Save button and then reboot to take effect 8 If you want to configure WAN setup proceed to WAN Setup and the following GUI will appear By default Compex WP11A is pre configured with Dynamic IP which is suitable for most Cable Internet service providers 43 Chapter 8 Configuration on Various WAN Type Chapter 8 Configuration on Various WAN Type This section explains how to configure the Compex WP11A as a Wireless Broadband Internet Gateway to distribute Broadband Internet Access to a wireless network Besides Dynamic IP connection Compex WP11A also supports Static IP PPP over Ethernet Singapore ADSL Ethernet 512K and Australia BPA Cable If you have chosen self installation when you register for your broadband service you should first test the ADSL modem together with the logon account on your PC or notebook Ensure that it can connect successfully before attempting to run it with Compex WP11A For simplicity and illustration purposes it is

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