11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP User's Manual Version: 1.0 ________ Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................5 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 a) b) FEATURES & BENEFITS ...........................................................................................................5 PACKAGE CONTENTS...............................................................................................................6 BRIDGE/AP DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................6 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................................6 APPLICATIONS.........................................................................................................................7 NETWORK CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................7 Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode ................................................................................................................... 7 Infrastructure Mode ................................................................................................................................ 8 2 UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE...........................................................................................9 2.1 2.2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................9 IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................9 3 CLIENT BRIDGE MODE ­ WEB CONFIGURATION................................................................11 3.1 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.1.1 3.2.1.2 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.4.1 3.2.4.2 3.2.5 3.3 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.4.1.1 3.3.4.1.2 3.4 3.5 3.6 LOGGING IN ..........................................................................................................................11 SYSTEM.................................................................................................................................13 ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS...................................................................................................13 SAVE CONFIGURATION TO A FILE..........................................................................................15 RESTORE THE CONFIGURATION FROM A FILE ........................................................................15 ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS ..........................................................................................16 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ............................................................................................................17 SYSTEM REBOOT AND RESTORE SETTINGS TO DEFAULT.......................................................18 SYSTEM REBOOT...................................................................................................................18 RESTORE SETTINGS TO DEFAULT ..........................................................................................19 SYSTEM TIME CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................19 WIRELESS..............................................................................................................................21 NUMBER OF ACCESS POINTS .................................................................................................21 WIRELESS 11A & 11B/G CONFIGURATION .............................................................................22 INFRASTRUCTURE / AD-HOC MODE.......................................................................................22 WIRELESS SECURITY.............................................................................................................23 WEP (WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY) ..................................................................................23 WPA ­ PERSONAL (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS)...................................................................25 LAN SETTINGS (STATIC / DHCP) .........................................................................................26 LOGS .....................................................................................................................................27 STATISTICS............................................................................................................................28 4 ACCESS POINT MODE ­ WEB CONFIGURATION ..................................................................29 4.1 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.1.1 4.2.1.2 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.2.4.1 4.2.4.2 4.2.5 4.2.6 4.2.6.1 4.2.6.2 4.2.6.2.1 4.2.6.2.2 LOGGING IN ..........................................................................................................................29 SYSTEM.................................................................................................................................30 ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS...................................................................................................30 SAVE CONFIGURATION TO A FILE..........................................................................................30 RESTORE THE CONFIGURATION FROM A FILE ........................................................................31 ADVANCED WIRELESS AND WDS .........................................................................................32 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ............................................................................................................33 SYSTEM REBOOT AND RESTORE SETTINGS TO DEFAULT.......................................................34 SYSTEM REBOOT...................................................................................................................34 RESTORE SETTINGS TO DEFAULT ..........................................................................................35 SYSTEM TIME CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................36 WIZARD ................................................................................................................................37 CONNECTION SETUP WIZARD................................................................................................37 WIRELESS SECURITY SETUP WIZARD....................................................................................39 WIRELESS SECURITY LEVEL: BEST......................................................................................40 WIRELESS SECURITY LEVEL: BETTER.................................................................................41 ________ 4.2.6.2.3 4.3 4.3.1.1 4.3.1.2 4.3.1.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 WIRELESS SECURITY LEVEL: GOOD ....................................................................................42 WIRELESS CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................43 WEP (WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY) ..................................................................................43 WPA PERSONAL (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS)......................................................................44 WPA ENTERPRISE (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS & 802.1X) ...................................................45 LAN......................................................................................................................................47 DHCP SERVER......................................................................................................................48 MAC ADDRESS FILTER .........................................................................................................50 LOGS .....................................................................................................................................51 STATISTICS............................................................................................................................52 APPENDIX A ­ SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................53 APPENDIX B ­ FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT.........................................................................54 ________ Revision History Version 1.0 Date June 4, 2006 Notes Initial Version ________ 1 Introduction The Wireless High Power and High Gain Multi-Client Bridge/Access Point/ WDS (wireless distribution system) operates seamlessly in the dual band 2.4/5 GHz frequency spectrum supporting the 802.11b (2.4GHz, 11Mbps) and the newer, faster 802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbps)/ 802.11a (5GHz, 54Mbps) wireless standards. High output power and high sensitivity can extend range and coverage to reduce the roaming between APs to get more stability wireless connection. It also can reduce the expense of equipment in the same environment. To protect your wireless connectivity, this device can encrypt all wireless transmissions through 64/128-bit WEP data encryption and also supports WPA2/WPA/802.1x for powerful security authentication. The MAC addresses filter lets you select exactly which stations should have access to your network. This chapter describes the features & benefits, package contents, applications, and network configuration. 1.1 Features & Benefits Features High Speed Data Rate Up to 54Mbps High Output Power up to 26 dBm in 11b/g IEEE 802.11b/g Compliant Point-to-point, Point-to-multipoint Wireless Connectivity WPA2/WPA/ IEEE 802.1x support Hide SSID (AP Mode) DHCP Client/ Server WDS (Wireless Distributed System) MAC address filtering (AP Mode) SNMP/Telnet Remote Configuration Management Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE802.3af) Benefits Capable of handling heavy data payloads such as MPEG video streaming Excellent output power spreads the operation distance Fully Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b/IEEE802.11g compliant devices Let users transfer data between two buildings or multiple buildings Powerful data security Avoids unallowable users sharing bandwidth, increases efficiency of the network Simplifies network administration Make wireless AP and Bridge mode simultaneously as a wireless repeater Ensures secure network connection Help administrators to remotely configure or manage the Access Point easily. Flexible Access Point locations and cost savings ________ 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 1.2 Package Contents Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped in its original package. One Client Bridge/AP One Power Adapter One CAT5 UTP Cable One Dual Band Antenna One CD-ROM with User's Manual 1.3 Bridge/AP Description Omni directional Antenna Bridge/AP 1.4 System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device. PC/AT compatible computer with a Ethernet interface. Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser 6 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 1.5 Applications The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility of wireless LANs: a) Difficult-to-wire environments There are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. Historic buildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make the installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive. b) Temporary workgroups Consider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disasterrecovery, temporary offices and construction sites where one wants a temporary WLAN established and removed. c) The ability to access real-time information Doctors/nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers can access real-time information while dealing with patients, serving customers and processing information. d) Frequently changed environments Show rooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manufacturing sites where frequently rearrange the workplace. e) Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networks SOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a small network. f) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks Network managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overhead caused by moves, extensions to networks, and other changes with wireless LANs. g) Wired LAN backup Network managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup for mission-critical applications running on wired networks. h) Training/Educational facilities Training sites at corporations and students at universities use wireless connectivity to ease access to information, information exchanges, and learning. 1.6 Network Configuration To better understand how the wireless LAN products work together to create a wireless network, it might be helpful to depict a few of the possible wireless LAN PC card network config ...