Wireless Range Extender WL-130 Full Manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................... 1 Package Contents .................................................................................................................................................... 2 Features....................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Specifications............................................................................................................................................................. 2 2. Physical Description ........................................................................ 3 3. Hardware installation...................................................................... 5 4. Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration ........................................ 6 5. Configuring the WL-130 .................................................................. 9 Status and Information ................................................................................................................................................. 10 Wireless Setting............................................................................................................................................................ 11 Set Security................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Active Wireless Client Table ....................................................................................................................................... 15 Wireless Site Survey .................................................................................................................................................... 16 Security 17 Advanced Setting.......................................................................................................................................................... 22 System Utility..................................................................................... 24 Back-up 26 Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................................................................................ 27 Reset ....................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 29 How to manually find your PC's IP and MAC Address? ........................................................................................... 29 What is BSS ID?........................................................................................................................................................... 29 What is ESSID?............................................................................................................................................................ 29 Can data be intercepted while transmitting through the air?....................................................................................... 29 What is WEP?............................................................................................................................................................... 29 What is WPA? .............................................................................................................................................................. 29 What is WPA2? ............................................................................................................................................................ 29 What is a MAC Address?............................................................................................................................................. 29 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ............ 30 Introduction 1. Introduction This product is an access point for IEEE 802.11g/b 2.4GHz wireless network. You can use this access point to build up a wireless LAN. Any wireless LAN station can join the wireless network by using the "Infrastructure Mode". Another option is the Universal Repeater mode with which you can extend the range of your existing wireless network. The product supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 to consolidate the wireless network security. With 64/128 bit WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption you can prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing your wireless network. The product's dipole antenna is detachable by connecting to a RP-SMA connector. Users can install a high gain antenna to the connector for better network link quality so that you can build wireless network with more flexibility. This product provides an easy to use user interface and allows users to configure from a web browser. 1 Introduction Package Contents The Ac cess P oint inc lude s t he fol lowing item s: One Access Point with antenna One Power Adapter One User's Manual Features Complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g (DSSS) 2.4GHz specification. High data rate 54Mbps network speed. Seamlessly integrate wireless and wired Ethernet LAN networks. Auto rate fallback in case of obstacles or interferences. Provide 64/128-bit WEP and WPA Data Encryption function to protect the wireless data transmissions. Supports Web-based configuration. Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g (Wireless), IEEE 802.3 (Wired) Data Rate: 54/48/36/24/18/12/11/9/6/5.5/2/1Mbps auto fallback Security: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA and WPA2 Data Encryption Frequency Band: 2.400~2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band) Modulation: CCK@11/5.5Mbps, DQPSK@2Mbps and DBPSK@1Mbps Radio Technology: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Antenna: External detachable dipole antenna (with RP-SMA connector) Connectors: 10/100Mbps RJ-45 x 1 Power: 12VDC, 0.5A Transmit Power: 15dBm (Typical) LEDs: Power, LAN Link/Activity, Wireless Activity Dimension: 30(H) x 127(W) x 96(D) mm Temperature: Operating: 32~131°F (0~55°C) Storage: -4~158°F(-20~70°C) Humidity: 10-90% (Noncondensing) Certification: FCC, CE 2 Introduction 2. Physical Description Front Panel On the Access Point's front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the Access Point's current status. Below is an explanation of each LED. LED Power Color Green Status Lit Off Flash Off On Flash Off Description Power is supplied. No Power. Antenna is transmitting or receiving data. Antenna is not transmitting or receiving data. A valid link is established. It is transmitting or receiving data. No link is established. WLAN Green LAN Green 3 Introduction Back Panel Access Point's connection ports are located on the back panel. Below is the description of each connection port. Antenna Connector: This round connection is standard Reverse SMA connector where any antenna with Reverse SMA connector can connect to the Access Point. DC Adapter Port Insert the power jack of the power adapter into this port. LAN Port The Access Point's LAN port is where you connect to your LAN's network devices. Reset The Reset button allows you to do one of two things. 1) If problems occur with your Access Point, press the reset button with a pencil tip (for less than 4 seconds) and the Access Point will re-boot itself, keeping your original configurations. 2) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your password, press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and the Access Point will reset itself to the factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings). 4 Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration 3. Hardware installation Use the WL-130 as an Access Point 1. Locate an optimum location for the WL-130. The best location for your Access Point is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. Connect the WL-130 to your router, hub or switch. Connect one end of standard UTP cable to the Access Point's LAN Port and connect the other end of the cable to a switch, a router or a hub. The Access Point will then be connected to your existed wired LAN Network. Connect the Power Adapter to the WL-130. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Access Point. Using a different adapter may damage the product. 2. 3. The Hardware Installation is complete. Please follow chapter 4 and 5 to configure your access point. Use the WL-130 as Universal Repeater (non-standard settings) 1. 2. Connect the WL-130 to your PC using a standard UTP cable. Connect the Power Adapter to the WL-130. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Access Point. Using a different adapter may damage the product. Follow the steps in chapter 4 and 5 to configure the WL-130 . The WL-130 should be configured before it can be used in your internal network. Locate an optimum location for the WL-130 The best location for your WL-130 is usually in the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all your mobile stations. 3. 4. The Hardware Installation is complete. If the steps in chapter 4 and 5 are followed, the WL130 will extend the range of your wireless network. 5 Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration 4. Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration This Access Point provides a web-based configuration tool allowing you to configure from wired or wireless stations. Follow the instructions below to get started configuration. From Wired Station 1. Make sure your wired station is in the same subnet as the Access Point. The default IP Address and Sub Mask of the Access Point are: Default IP Address: 192.168.0.254 Default Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Configure your PC to be in the same subnet as the Access Point. 1a) Windows 95/98/Me 1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear. 2. Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. 3. Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6. 4. In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button. 5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation. 6. After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of Network Components and then click the Properties button. 7. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings: · · · Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks. WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution. IP Address: Select Specify an IP Address. Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask as following example. IP Address: 192.168.0.200 (any IP address within 192.168.0.2~192.168.0.253 is available, but do not setup 192.168.0.254) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 8. Reboot the PC. Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified. 6 Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration 1b) Windows XP 1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Network Connections. The Network Connections window will appear. 2: Double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear. 3: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on your list. Select it and click the Properties button. 4: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Use the following IP 5: Specify the IP address and Subnet Mask as in the following example: address. IP Address: 192.168.0.200 (any IP address within 192.168.0.2~192.168.0.253 is available, but do not setup 192.168.0.254) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 6: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now have the IP address you just specified. 1c) Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear. 2. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-up Connection window, double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear. 3. In the Local Area Connection window, click the Properties button. 4. Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on your list. Select it and click the Properties button. 5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Use the following IP address and specify the IP Address and Subnet mask as following. IP Address: 192.168.0.200 (any IP address within 192.168.0.2~192.168.0.253 is available, but do not setup 192.168.0.254) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 6. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified. 7 Wireless Ra ...