TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 1 Features of your Wireless Access Point ........................................................................... 1 Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 4 Physical Details .................................................................................................................. 4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ............................................................................................... 6 Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 6 Procedure ........................................................................................................................... 6 CHAPTER 3 ACCESS POINT SETUP .................................................................................. 9 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 9 Setup using the Windows Utility ......................................... 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Setup using a Web Browser ............................................................................................ 10 System Basic Settings Screen .......................................................................................... 12 System Advanced Settings Screen .................................................................................. 14 Wireless Screens .............................................................................................................. 16 Basic Screen ..................................................................................................................... 16 Virtual AP Settings .......................................................................................................... 18 Virtual AP Screen ............................................................................................................ 19 Radius Server Settings .................................................................................................... 32 Access Control ................................................................................................................. 33 Advanced Settings ........................................................................................................... 36 Wi-Fi Protected Setup ..................................................................................................... 37 CHAPTER 4 PC AND SERVER CONFIGURATION ........................................................ 38 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 38 Using WEP ....................................................................................................................... 38 Using WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ........................................................................................ 39 Using WPA-Enterprise.................................................................................................... 40 802.1x Server Setup (Windows 2000 Server) ................................................................ 41 802.1x Client Setup on Windows XP ............................................................................. 51 Using 802.1x Mode (without WPA) ............................................................................... 57 CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS ......................................................................... 58 Operation ......................................................................................................................... 58 Status Screen .................................................................................................................... 58 CHAPTER 6 ACCESS POINT MANAGEMENT ............................................................... 65 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 65 Admin Login Screen ........................................................................................................ 65 Config File ........................................................................................................................ 67 Rogue APs ........................................................................................................................ 69 SNMP ............................................................................................................................... 71 Syslog Settings.................................................................................................................. 73 Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................................... 74 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 75 Wireless Access Point ...................................................................................................... 75 APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................. 78 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 78 General Problems ............................................................................................................ 78 APPENDIX C WINDOWS TCP/IP ....................................................................................... 80 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 80 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: ............................................................. 80 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 ................................................................ 82 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000 .................................................................. 84 i Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP ..................................................................... 86 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista ................................................................. 88 APPENDIX D ABOUT WIRELESS LANS .......................................................................... 90 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 90 Wireless LAN Terminology ............................................................................................ 90 APPENDIX E COMMAND LINE INTERFACE................................................................. 93 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 93 Command Reference ....................................................................................................... 93 P/N: 956YHD0001 Copyright 2007. All Rights Reserved. Document Version: 1.0 All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. ii Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Access Point's features and capabilities. 1 Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Access Point. The Wireless Access Point links your Wireless Stations to your wired LAN. The Wireless stations and devices on the wired LAN are then on the same network, and can communicate with each other without regard for whether they are connected to the network via a Wireless or wired connection. Figure 1: Wireless Access Point The auto-sensing capability of the Wireless Access Point allows packet transmission up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, or automatic speed reduction to lower speeds when the environment does not permit maximum throughput. Features of your Wireless Access Point The Wireless Access Point incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use. · · Standards Compliant. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11n draft 2.0 specifications for Wireless LANs. Supports 11n Wireless Stations. The 802.11n Draft standard provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so 802.11n, 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously. Speeds to 300Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11n maximum of 300Mbps are supported. Bridge Mode Support. The Wireless Access Point can operate in Bridge Mode, connecting to another Access Point. Both PTP (Point to Point) and PTMP (Point to MultiPoint) Bridge modes are supported. And you can even use both Bridge Mode and Access Point Mode simultaneously! · · 1 Wireless Access Point User Guide · WPS Support. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can simplify the process of connecting any device to the wireless network by using the push button configuration (PBC) on the Wireless Access Point, or entering a 8-digit PIN code if there's no button. DHCP Client Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless Access Point can act as a DHCP Client, and obtain an IP address and related information from your existing DHPC Server. · · Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily, using only your Web Browser. Security Features · · Virtual APs. For maximum flexibility, wireless security settings are stored in Virtual AP. Up to 4 Virtual APs can be defined and used as any time. Multiple BSSIDs. Because each Virtual AP has it own SSID and beacon, and up to 4 Virtual APs can be active simultaneously, multiple SSIDs are supported. Different clients can connect to the Wireless Access Point using different SSIDs, with different security settings. Virtual APs Isolation. If desired, PCs and devices connecting to different Virtual APs can be isolated from each other. VLAN Support. The 802.1Q VLAN standard is supported, allowing traffic from different sources to be segmented. Combined with the multiple SSID feature, this provides a powerful tool to control access to your LAN. WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Both 64 Bit 128 Bit, and 152 Bit keys are supported. WPA support. Support for WPA is included. WPA is more secure than WEP, and should be used if possible. Both TKIP and AES encryption methods are supported. 802.1x Support. Support for 802.1x mode is included, providing for the industrialstrength wireless security of 802.1x authentication and authorization. Radius Client Support. The Wireless Access Point can login to your existing Radius Server (as a Radius client). · · · · · · · · · Radius MAC Authentication. You can centralize the checking of Wireless Station MAC addresses by using a Radius Server. Rogue AP Detection. The Wireless Access Point can detect unauthorized (Rouge) Access Points on your LAN. Access Control. The Access Control feature can check the MAC address of Wireless clients to ensure that only trusted Wireless Stations can use the Wireless Access Point to gain access to your LAN. Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings. · Advanced Features · Command Line Interface. If desired, the command line interface (CLI) can be used for configuration. This provides the possibility of creating scripts to perform common configuration changes. · · Radius Accounting Support. If you have a Radius Server, you can use it to provide accounting data on Wireless clients. Syslog Support. If you have a Syslog Server, the Wireless Access Point can send its log data to your Syslog Server. 2 Introduction · · SNMP Support. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is supported, allowing you to use a SNMP program to manage the Wireless Access Point. WDS Support. Support for WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows the Wireless Access Point to act as a Wireless Bridge. Both Point-to-Point and Multi-Point Bridge modes are supported. 3 Wireless Access Point User Guide Package Contents The following items should be included: · · · · Wireless Access Point Power Adapter Quick Start Guide CD-ROM containing the on-line manual and setup utility. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. Physical Details Front Panel LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel Security/WPS Off - WPS feature is not in use. On (Blue) - If the LED is on for a while and then off, WPS is processing successfully. Blinking (Blue) - WPS feature is currently in use. Blinking (Amber) - WPS is in error condition. Power On - Normal operation. Off - No power WLAN ...