GigaFast Ethernet 11Wireless Mbps User Manual ccess A Point WF711-AP GigaFast Ethernet C opyright The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, stored, transcribed in an information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without prior written permission. Trademark All product, company, and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. They are used for identification purpose only. Specifications are subject to be changed without prior notice. S GigaFast Ethernet able of T ontent C Section 1 : Introduction : Features : Package Contents : Access Point Configuration : Hardware Installation : Software Installation : Configuring the Access Point : Configuration : Appendix : Glossary : Specifications : Technical Support / Warranty info 2 3 4 5 6 GigaFast Ethernet Introduction The 11Mbps Wireless Access Point is a long-range, high performance LAN product, which provides Access Point services to a 2.4 GHz RF network and bridges to an Ethernet backbone. This solution offers fast, reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term maintenance overhead for cabling). Just install enough wireless access points, plug WLAN card into User notebook or WLAN adapter into User desktop PC, and start networking. Using this device in conjunction with WLAN cards or adapters, User can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with 10Mbps Ethernet LANs. Moreover, moving or expanding User network is as easy as moving or installing additional access points - no wire! Features IEEE802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum high rate compatible High data rate 11/5.5/2/1Mbps WEP encryption/decryption is accomplished on the fly. Fragmentation and Reassembly Wired Equivalent Privacy Algorithm (WEP) (64-bits/128-bit) Power Management Passive/Active scan. Long/Short preamble RTS/CTS handshake. Duplicate Detection and Recovery Authentication Algorithm (Open System, Shared Key) Dual external antennas supporting diversity Easy installation Package Contents One 11Mbps Wireless Access Point One setup Utility CD-ROM One User Manual One Power Adapter Section 1 GigaFast Ethernet Access Point Configuration Hardware Installation Connect the LAN RJ-45 port of the Wireless Access Point to a PC, Notebook or User existing network (using Ethernet Cat. 5 cable) and connect the DC power adapter to the AP. Note: To configure the AP, Use can use either the wired Ethernet connection or a Wireless LAN device. Software Installation Insert the setup CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC or Notebook used for configuration. There are two methods to install the AP utility software: Auto-run: an Auto-run program will display on the screen. Click "Install Software" Section 1 GigaFast Ethernet Alternately, please click "start\run\D:\AP\utility\setup.exe" (D:\ is the default letter for the CD-ROM drive). The InstallShield Wizard will guide User through the installation in the following menu sequence: Click "Next" Choose the default installation file path and click "Next" or click "Change" to select a different location. Click "Install" Click "Finish" to complete the Software installation. Section 1 GigaFast Ethernet Configuring the Access Point Connecting to the AP Click Start/Program/SNMP Note: The default IP address of the AP is "192.168.0.254". For connecting to the AP, please assign an IP addresses (in the range of 192.168.0.1 ~ 192.168.0.253) to the network device used for configuration (Wireless or wired LAN card). The setup program will scan the network for the Access Points installed: When done, the present settings information of all the Access Points on the network will be displayed on the screen as below: There are two "buttons" displayed by the program, "FIND AP" and "Connect AP". Their functions are explained below: Section 2 GigaFast Ethernet FIND AP Clicking on "Connect AP", the utility will automatically rescan for all the Access Points (based on IP address) on the network and display their current settings. Connect AP Clicking on "Connect AP", the utility will connect to the selected AP and an "Input PASSWORD" dialogue box will be displayed requesting password entry for the AP being configured: The AP default PASSWORD is "WLAN", to initially configure the AP, please type the default password and click "OK". Note: Passwords are case sensitive. Upper/lower case characters, space or any symbol will affect PASSWORD recognition. Note: User also can "double-click" AP intended for configuration and type the PASSWORD. To configure AP with already known static IP, please type the IP address to connect to the AP. Section 2 GigaFast Ethernet Section 2 GigaFast Ethernet Configuration The configuration information display as below: Reload Default: Click this button will load the Factory's default values. Associated Station: Indicating Current Connect AP value Regulation Domain: Indicating compliance Specification Firmware Version: Indicating the current firmware version WEP: Indicating encryption On/Off Help: Online Help file Select the AP User intend to configure then click "Configure" button. The following menu displays all the configurable parameters and their present settings on the AP. Section 3 GigaFast Ethernet User could configure the AP by modifying the contents of each parameter in the above dialogue box. Below is a brief explanation of the Access Point parameters: Access Point Name: The Access Point can be assigned a name for easy reference here. SSID: All wireless devices within the ESS or extended wireless LAN use the SSID. This can be any alphanumeric value of up to 32 long. Use this to prevent cross communication between two or more WLAN in one area. Channel: There are 11-14 channels available for with the Access Point. All devices communicating with the device must use the same channel. There may be restrictions on which channel can be used in some countries. In Canada and the US, the IC and FCC authorize channels 1-11 for use. Note: If there is more than one AP installed in the same place, please separate APs by at least 4 channels, for example Channel 1 to AP1, Channel 6 to AP2, Channel 11 to AP3... Section 3 GigaFast Ethernet RTS Threshold: The RTS Threshold sets an upper threshold at which point the device will issue an RTS packet. The RTS (Request To Send) packet is used for the purpose of avoiding data collisions on the wireless LAN. There are several trade offs to consider when setting this parameter. Setting this parameter to a small value causes RTS packets to be sent more often, consuming more of the available bandwidth, therefore reducing the apparent throughput of other network packets. However, the more often RTS packets are sent, the quicker the system can recover from interference or collisions. Refer to the IEEE802.11 standard for more information on the RTS/CTS mechanism. IP Configure: User may change any of the IP settings by simply typing in the desired address. Remember that if User change the IP address of the device to an address that is outside the subnet of the computer User are using, User will lose access to the SNMP Utility. IP Address: Internet Protocol address of the Access Point. Subnet Mask: Four sets of three digits used to logically divide an IP network into sub-networks. Default Gateway: IP address of a gateway device necessary for communication with devices outside the subnet of the Access Point. If User network is not divided into different subnets, this can remain blank. DHCP: The Access Point can be configured as a DHCP client by choosing Enabled in the DHCP enable pull-down menu. By default, DHCP support is disabled. If the Access Point if configured as a DHCP client, it will be necessary to decide what media will be used to transport DHCP information to the device. By default the Access Point is configured to receive IP settings through the Ethernet port. Section 3 GigaFast Ethernet Change Password User can change administrator password by Clicking on "Change Password". Please type new password and click "OK". Encryption (WEP) If an additional measure of security is desired on the wireless network, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption can be enabled. WEP encrypts each frame transmitted from the wireless adapter using one of the keys entered in the WEP Privacy field. The Access Point or wireless adapter will accept only encrypted frames that it can decrypt correctly. Decrypting can take place only if the receiver has the correct key used by the transmitter. Click "Encryption (WEP)" and the following menu will pop up: Section 3 GigaFast Ethernet Create with Passphrase: Alternatively, a "Passphrase" can be entered which is used as a "seed" to randomly generate the four keys. If User type a ASCII code as Passphrase to generate the WEP encryption for User AP, then other wireless devices connect to User WLAN device should use the same ASCII to generate the WEP key. Default Key ID: Default Key ID determines which Key (Key 1 to Key 4) encrypts 64-bits: shared key: There are four 10 Hex digit encryption keys available if User select 64-bits Encryption (WEP) 128-bits: There are four 26 Hex digit encryption keys available if User select 128-bits Section 3 GigaFast Ethernet Apply to save all changes. NOTE: 64-bit WEP is the same as 40-bit WEP The lower level of WEP encryption uses a 40-bit (10 character) "secret key" (set by the user), and a 24-bit "Initialization Vector" (not under user control). The panel allows the entry of four keys for 64-bit encryption and one set for 128-bit key encryption. Each key must consist of hex digits, which means that only digits 0-9 and letters A-F are valid entries. The SNMP Utility will not apply keys that are not entered correctly. Important: At this stage the configuration of the Access Point is complete and AP can be used for regular functions. The following section will go through some advanced features on the AP. It is recommended that novice users consult with networking experts before changing these settings. Section 3 GigaFast Ethernet Configure "Advance" (Expert setting) Click the "Advance Settings" button and the following dialogue box will pop up. Click "Yes" to configure AP or "No" to terminate configuration. When "YES" selected, the Advanced Setting dialog box with two functional buttons will be displayed on the screen: MAC Address Filter MAC address: Unique 48-bit, hard-coded Media Access Control address known as the station identifier. Filtering and Access Control: The wireless access point can limit the wireless devices that associate with it and the data packets that are forwarded through it. Filters can provide a degree of security and improve network performance by eliminating broadcast/multicast packets from the radio network. The MAC Address Filter contains the MAC address of every wireless device allowed to associate with the access point. This prevents unauthorized access to network resources. Section 4 GigaFast Ethernet Click "Save" when finished setting. Bridge setting: Wireless Bridge Wireless Bridge mode allows two types of connections: 1. Wireless Bridge Point-to-Point: The wireless bridge is configured to communicate with a specific remote MAC address. 2. Wireless Bridge Point to Multipoint: The Wireless Bridge can communicate with any Wireless Bridge available in the same channel. When Authorization Algorithm (Authorized MAC Address), is enabled, the Wireless Bridge can communicate with any Wireless Bridge whose MAC Address exists in the Authorization Table. Section 4 GigaFast Ethernet Implementing the Bridge function requires three fundamental conditions: 1. Setting to the same channel connection for the APs (point to multiple point), please refer to "channel setting" option. 2. Setting each AP MAC address (point to point mode only). 3. Selecting "point to point" or "point to multipoint" option to define the bridge operation. Note: Strongly recommend against using more than 3 APs when selecting "point to multipoint" mode of operation as this will create adverse effect due to signal fading and interference. When the AP is set to work as a "Wireless Bridge", it can not serve as an Access Point for wireless stations at the same time. To connect a new AP to a "bridge AP" user must either use a "cross-over" cable or a switch between two APs. When the Bridge Operation mode is selected, click "OK" Save the settings by Clicking "Save Setting". Section 4 GigaFast Ethernet Appendix Reset the AP by manual: If User forgot User password or User WLAN Access Point has locked up, User can reset it to factory defaults by performing the following steps: 1. Power off the WLAN Access Point. 2. Push in the reset button located on the back of the WLAN Access Point. 3. 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