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1. O O Sp Sp ab O a lt L CD e 2 ab O O OD a O NELU This manual is copyright Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study research criticism or review as permitted under the Copyright Act no part may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means be it electronic mechanical recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of NetComm Limited NetComm Limited accepts no liability or responsibility for consequences arising from the use of this product NetComm Limited reserves the right to change the specifications and operating details of this product without notice NetComm is a registered trademark of NetComm Limited All other trademarks are acknowledged the property of their respective owners Customer Information ACA Australian Communications Authority requires you to be aware of the following information and warnings 1 This unit shall be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord which meets the requirements of the ACA TSO08 Standard 2 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Standards for C Tick and or A Tick as set by the ACA These standards are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio noise and if not installe2. 2 4GHz 35 11Mbps 802 11b in wireless mode column if your environment only have 802 11b clients The final selection 2 4GHz 108Mbps 802 11 SuperG supports high speed 108Mbps SuperG function In order to support SuperG 108M transmission all wireless clients will need to be Atheros solution e SSID The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters which may be any keyboard character You can choose Attach to any available SSID system will determine the Access Point currently available and establish connection with that Access Point If you already understand your wireless environment well you can type in the SSID in Specify the static SSID manually At Wireless Network page you can find a Site Survey button as shown below You can easily click on the Site Survey to find all wireless networks available in your current environment Z Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer Eile Edit view Favorites Tools Help ar Back Q2 e E EA ps Search Sie Favorites GAM media EA E sa m Address http 192 168 1 20 Go Links Wireless Client System Configuration gt Wireless Network Infrastructure System Status E 2 acri sambpe 602 119 3 e System Summary ppe e C
3. Firmware Upgrade Enter the location of the firmware upgrade file in the file path field or click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file Then click on the Upgrade button and follow the on screen instructions The whole firmware upgrade process will take around 60 seconds Before upgrade make sure you are using correct version Please check with your technical support service if new firmware available Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer Je File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back gt aA EA PP Search Sie Favorites EA media 2 R w mm Address http 192 168 1 20 Go Links gt Access Point System Status 4 e 1 9 tdi e System Summary e Wireless Station List men System Configuration e System Properties e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless Security e Wireless Advanced Settings Management e SNMP e MAC Filtering e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Reboot Internet 29 Reboot Click on Reboot button to restart Access Point Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back x a EA PP Search Sie Favorites media R s w Si mm Address http 192 168 1 20 EJ co Links gt Wireless 108Mbps SuperG Outdoor Access Point Actes Point Management gt R
4. access of specified stations through the access point Enable MAC Filtering You can click the Checkbox MAC Filtering to Enable MAC Filtering MAC Filtering Rule e Select Allow only station in list to filter any MAC address that NOT listed in the MAC Filtering Table e Select Allow any station unless in list to filter any MAC address that listed in the MAC Filtering Table Add MAC Address You can input MAC address and click Add to add MAC address into the MAC Filtering Table MAC Filtering Table This lists any wireless stations you have entered If you have not entered any wireless stations this list will be empty To delete an existing entry select it and then click the Delete button 2 Z Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer TES File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back gt aA Le PP Search Sie Favorites GA media EA R ce KI ba Addres System Status e System Summary e Wireless Station List System Configuration e System Properties e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network Access Point s http 192 168 1 20 x Go Links gt gt e Wireless Security ae Filtering Table A ape a eee Management e SNMP e MAC Filtering e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade You must click Apply to save your settings before moving to another e Reboot g Done Internet Backup Restore Setting Firmware Upgrade and Reboo
5. Configuration e System Properties e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless Security e Wireless Advanced Settings Management You must click Apply to save your settings before moving to another e SNMP e MAC Filtering e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Reboot j Done Internet Administration In the administration page you can modify Administrator Name and Password Changing the sign on user name and password is as easy as typing the string you wish in the column Then type the password into second column to confirm Click Apply to finish the procedure Be sure you noted the modification before apply all changes 17 Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer Eile Edit View Favorites Tools Help ar Back 9 gt E EA Search Sie Favorites GA media E2 R gi Lod Address http 192 168 1 20 Wireless 108Mbps SuperG Outdoor Access Point r System Configuration gt Ad ministration Access Point e System Summary admin 0 32 characters Akita Stent et Password 0 32 characters semn i ser sei Confirm Password e System Properties e Administration Apply e IP Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless Security e Wireless Advanced Settings Management e SNMP e MAC Filtering e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Reboot Inter
6. purchase by registering on line via the NetComm web site at www netcomm com au 802 11g Wireless Outdoor Access Point Ethernet Bridge Revision 2 3 User Guide C FCC Notice NOTE This equipment 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 equipment 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 equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna lIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The antenna s used for this transmitter must no
7. the number of walls or ceilings is minimized Be aware of the direct line between network devices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 6 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception Building materials can impede the wireless signal a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials Network Topology AP Mode and Client Mode Client Client Switch Hub Network Topology Repeater Mode Client Repeater 2 Network Topology Wireless Bridge WDS Point to Multi Point Mode 14 TE clic Fi r ee eee E LAN A fl lt af Se Ki h 3 LAN B eo a Wis Fa SII gt Ta Ie Ji o_o sQ Bridge f sa a gt MUUN a j meg lt N lice N n Switch Hub a a LAN C Switch Hub Pi Iy SA Bridge ALIN oat Switch Hub ASU Installation Diagram To DC Injector Attach Antenna Attention e The cable distance between the Router and PC hub Switch should not exceed 100 meters 9 Make sure the wiring is correct In 10Mbps operation Category 3 4 5 cable can be u
8. transmission If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates you can increase it again but it will likely decrease overall network performance Only minor modifications of this value are recommended RTS CTS Threshold 256 2346 This setting determines how large a packet can be before the Access Point coordinates transmission and reception to ensure efficient communication This value should remain at its default setting of 2 346 Should you encounter inconsistent data flow only minor modifications are recommended 24 e Short Preamble Preambles are a sequence of binary bits that help the receivers synchronize and ready for receipt of a data transmission Some older wireless systems like 802 11b implementation use shorter preambles If you are having difficulty connecting to an older 802 11b device try to enable short preamble e Protection Mode Protection Mode should remain default value Auto unless you are having severe problems with your 11g Wireless LAN products not being able to transmit to the Access Point in an environment with heavy 802 11b traffic To enable this function boosts the Access Point s ability to catch all 11g Wireless transmissions but will severely decrease performance e Distance 1 30 Setup Distance according to the longest link distance between the point to point or point to multi point in the network The input needs to be greater than or equal to the real distance T
9. G Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer T ES File Edit view Favorites Tools Help id Back gt x E EA Search Sie Favorites GA media EA 2 ce w X ba z DE Address 48 http 192 168 1 20 x Go Links Wireless 108Mbps SuperG Outdoor Access Point System Configuration gt Wireless Security Access Point System Status e System Summary e Wireless Station List Security No Security aa System Configuration e System Properties e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless Security Apply e Wireless Advanced Settings Management e SNMP e MAC Filtering You must chick Apply All Changes to save your settings before moving to another page e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Reboot Internet WEP is a basic encryption method which is not as secure as WPA To use WEP you will need to select a default transmit key and a level of WEP encryption e Authentication type Select Open System to communicate the key across the network Select Share Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings e Shared keys input type Select HEX or ASCII depends on your preference e Key table You can input 4 different WEP encryption keys into the table and by choosing the radio button to decide which one is valid now The AP supports 64 128 and 152bit key length The longer key we choose usually me
10. Internet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Tools Help ar Bact x a Le a Search sve Favorites a Media Kosal RI m Address 4 amp http 192 168 1 20 x Go Links 7 System Status gt System Summary Access Point System Status System Information e System Summary e Wireless Station List System Configuration e System Properties e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless Securi e Wireless Advanced Settings Wireless MAC Address 00 90 countryno_c Current IP Settings Management e SNMP e MAC Filtering e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Reboot Current Wireless Settings ACI Internet The first page appears in main page will show System Status gt Wireless Station List automatically this page can help user identify current devices who already associated to the AP You can also click on the MAC address column then the system will show the detail technical information for each wireless station T Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Tools Help a Back Q gt e E EA a Search Sie Favorites media E2 a x Address http 192 168 1 20 Go Links System Status gt Wireless Station List Access Point System Status SSID Generic e System Summary e Wireless Station List System Configuration e System
11. Properties e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network e Vvireless Security e Wireless Advanced Settings Management e SNMP e MAC Filtering e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Reboot ive 4 e i associated i 45 STA 1 Internet Clicking MAC address hyperlink of desired remote devices system will show a Statistics page for you to monitor the information of the remote link Values on this page are automatically refreshed every minute You may manually press the refresh button of browser to get the updated data more frequent As RF signal strength is more critical for outdoor deployment purpose RSSI bar is refreshed every 2 seconds A Note Due to frequent refresh of Statistics page it is strongly recommended that you close this page when performing network performance tests Field Description O Displays the strength of the received signal in dBm the remote devices received signal strength Refresh every 2 seconds RSSI of ACK Displays the strength of the ACK signal from far end in dBm the local devices received signal strength Refresh every 2 seconds 14 MSDU Maximum service data unit Displays the number of VOOD e pa remedies Data Management Packets can be data management or control Displays The page below describes the detail connection information with each station You can get all information needed right here Wireless 108M Sup
12. Signal Frequency 2 4Ghz to 2 5Ghz OFDM with BPSK QPSK 16QAM 64QAM DBPSK DQPSK CCK Encryption 64bit 128bit and 152bit WEP data encryption Channel America FCC 2 412 2 462 GHz 11 channels Europe CE ETSI 2 412 2 472 GHz 13 channels RF Power Output 20dBm at 11Mbps 20dBm at 54Mbps typical Receiver Sensitivity 54Mbps OFDM 10 PER 64dBm 11Mbps CCK 8 PER 86dBm Wireless Setting Operation Mode AP Wireless Client Repeater Wireless Bridge Point to Point and Point to Multi Point Mode SSID Channel Selection Transmission Rate Best 108 54 48 36 24 18 12 11 9 6 5 5 2 1 in Mbps Transmit power Full Half Quarter Eighth Minimum Beacon Interval 20 1000 100 Data Beacon Rate DTIM 1 16384 1 Fragment Length 256 2346 2346 47 RTS Threshold 256 2346 2346 Short Preamble Enable Allow 2 4GHz 54Mbps Station Only Protection Mode Auto Enable Disable Distance Wireless Security WEP setting Authentication type Open System Shared Key Shared keys input type HEX ASCII Shared keys length 64 bit 128 bit 152 bit Default WEP Key to use 1 4 WPA PSK setting PassPhrase WPA Cipher Type Auto TKIP AES Group Key Update Interval 300 WPA setting Radius Server IP Address Radius Port 1812 WPA Cipher Type Auto TKIP AES Shared Key Group Key Update Interval 300 Software Firmware Site Survey DHCP Client Suppressed SSID Wireless access control by MAC address deny or a
13. Specifies a community string with read write access Authorized management stations are able to both retrieve and modify MIB objects Maximum length is 32 characters Enter the IP address of the trap manager that will receive these messages Enter the community name of the trap manager that will 39 Destination receive these messages Community Name Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help i E Back gt aA g Search ste Favorites a Media Kozal R e land Address http 192 168 1 20 Go Links Wireless 108Mbps SuperG Outdoor Access Point Wireless Client Infrastructure Enable O Disable System Status e System Summary ZE e Connection Status fer ee System Configuration e System Properties e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless Security e Wireless Advanced Settings Management Control e SNMP private _ O Z OZOZ Z O OO OUU O ivate e Ethernet Client List e Backup Restore Settings PT 1 e Firmware Upgrade e Reboot You must click Apply to save your settings before moving to another Internet Ethernet Client List In Ethernet Client List page you can check all the details here including IP Address and MAC Address Press Refresh if you add any new Ethernet client into network The page will update latest status of current Ethernet network Wir
14. ans the encryption is stronger After all changes are made be sure to click on Apply to make sure all changes are saved into system 21 A Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Ea Back gt aA Le Search Sie Favorites GA media EA R ce A ba y Address 45 http 192 168 1 20 Go Links Access Point System Status e System Summary e Wireless Station List System Configuration e System Properties e Administration S e IP Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless Security e Wireless Advanced Settings Management e SNMP e Backup Restore Settings o z e Firmware Upgrade None e Reboot m None o None me You must click Apply All Changes to save your settings before moving to another E be Done Internet WPA PSK stands for Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key WPA PSK is design for home users who do not have RADIUS server in their network environment WPA can provide better security level than WEP without difficult setting procedure PassPhrase Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8 63 characters The Shared Key should be also applying the clients work in the same wireless network Cipher Type WPA gives you two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select the type of algorithm TKIP or AES e Group Key Renewal period Enter a number
15. any purposes other than that for which it is sold or in any way other than in strict accordance with the user manual supplied Your product has been repaired or modified or attempted to be repaired or modified other than by a qualified person at a service centre authorised by NetComm and a a e N The serial number has been defaced or altered in any way or if the serial number plate has been removed Limitations of Warranty The Trade Practices Act 1974 and corresponding State and Territory Fair Trading Acts or legalisation of another Government the relevant acts in certain circumstances imply mandatory conditions and warranties which cannot be excluded This warranty is in addition to and not in replacement for such conditions and warranties To the extent permitted by the Relevant Acts in relation to your product and any other materials provided with the product the Goods the liability of NetComm under the Relevant Acts is limited at the option of NetComm to e Replacement of the Goods or e Repair of the Goods or e Payment of the cost of replacing the Goods or e Payment of the cost of having the Goods repaired All NetComm ACN 002 490 486 products have a standard 12 months warranty from date of purchase However some products have an extended warranty option refer to packaging To be eligible for the extended warranty you must supply the requested warranty information to NetComm within 30 days of the original
16. ation gt Wireless Security Infrastructure System Status e System Summary e Connection Status Y System Configuration e System Properties e Administration a gt Ip Settings E Spon System v e Wireless Network Wireless Security Shared keys input type HEX e Wireless Advanced Settings Management Control Enter all four shared keys then select a key by clicking a radio button e SNMP e Ethernet Client List tiww cre 3 e Firmware Upgrade one z Pete a rere gt Ode TTT de You must click Apply All Changes to save your settings before moving to another E page ws 8 Done Internet WPA PSK stands for Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key WPA PSK is design for home users who do not have RADIUS server in their network environment WPA can provide better security level than WEP without difficult setting procedure PassPhrase Key Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8 63 characters The Shared Key should be also applying the Access Point work in the same wireless network e Cipher Type WPA gives you two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select the type of algorithm TKIP or AES Remember to click on Apply to make sure all changes are made before leaving this page 38 Z Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Back QJ x E EA PP Search Sie Favorites media EA Cs gi ba Addres
17. atus e System Summary e Connection Status e Wireless Station List System Configuration Orp System Properties site survey e Administration B e IP Settings Wireless Network e Wireless Security e SE You must click Apply All Changes to save your settings before moving to Management Control another page e MAC Filtering j e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Reboot 8 Done Internet After click on the Site Survey button you can choose the Access Point you need to extend its range by clicking on BSSID column Then Apply the change to make sure system working properly with new setting Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Tools Help ar Back x a EA PP Search sve Favorites a Media Kosal G3 ee RI Address http 192 168 1 20 Eco nks gt Wireless System Configuration gt Wireless settings gt Site Survey Repeater System Status Drahan aes 2 4GHz Site Survey Infrastructure Ad_hoc e Connection Status e Wireless Station List System Configuration e System Properties e Administration e IP Settings DE cata er e Wireless Security e Wireless Advanced Settings Management Control e MAC Filtering Backup Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Reboot Done Internet After all the changes are made you can check the Connect Status page to check c
18. cally generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products Port The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters Roaming The ability to take a wireless device from one access point s range to another without losing the connection Router A networking device that connects multiple networks together RTS Request To Send A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting Server Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files printing communications and other services SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A widely used network monitoring and control protocol Software Instructions for the computer A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a program SOHO Small Office Home Office Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices Spread Spectrum Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission SSID Service Set IDentifier Your wireless network s name Static IP Address A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network 45 Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network Switch 1 A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports 2 A device for making breaking or changing the connec
19. ccept WPA Support WPA personal and enterprise Web based configuration via popular browser MS IE Netscape Windows Locator program to help find IP in DHCP client mode Firmware upgrade and configuration backup via Web Reset to default by WebUI SNMP v1 v2 Forwarding Mode Store and Forward 48 Appendix C Specification Please refer to the following system grounding diagram for your installation reference When in doubt refer to the NEC code to determine proper grounding techniques For detailed information regarding grounding the outdoor wireless system Outdoor Wireless System Antenna Mast CAI 5 Outdoor 16 AWG Copper Wire L Computer C Power Service PoE Injector amp AD DC bp ig Power Adapter Panel Power Service Ground Electrode or 8 foot ground rod 49 NetComm Limited ABN 85 002 490 486 IH T A PO Box 1200 Lane Cove NSW 2066 Australia E sales netcomm com au W www netcomm com au MMW NECCOMMN COm auY
20. ch SiS Favorites media 2 R ci L_ Address http 192 168 1 20 x Go Links gt Wireless 108Mbps SuperG Outdoor Access Point Wireless Client System Status gt System Summary Infrastructure System Status System Information e System Summary 00 9 4D 74 Saigon ees Wireless MAC Address 74 e System Properties n e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network Current IP Settings 40 tS TB Address Zoe Subnet Mask 5 2 u e Wireless Security e Wireless Advanced Settings Management Control e SNMP e Ethernet Client List e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Reboot Current Wireless Setting Peer ernt ES Internet 34 Connection Status e Connection This column show current connection status If AP already connect to an Access Point or station here will show the MAC address of the associated Access Point or station Otherwise connection column will show N A which means no connection to any Access Point or station e Network Type Here indicates the Access Point works in AP mode or Client mode Infrastructure mode Ad Hoc mode e SSID SSID column displays current SSID assigned to the AP e Wireless Mode Here show the Access Point current work in either 11b or 11g mode e Current Channel This column indicates the radio channel currently in use e Security Here indicates AP security settings in client mode Should b
21. correct connection start the web browser make sure you disable the proxy and type 192 168 x x x is outdoor unit ip Address in the Address field Press Enter amp http 2 Enter the factory default User name and Password fields 11 02 168 1 20 User Name Admin Password leave blank then click OK button 3 You will enter the Utility homepage Start Setup by Locator 1 You just need to click on the Web icon in Locator main page The Locator will launch a default browser for you and lead you into web Ul directly Locator Sele File Tool wiew Help Search IP Setting Factory default Web Device Name Device Type IP Address BR access Point 1 legea ood 0S4Ds rt 1 2 10 Outdoor Wireless Configuration AP Mode System Status The first page appears in main page will show System Status gt System Summary automatically you can find detail system configuration in this page including e System Information This will display system name and both Ethernet MAC address and Wireless MAC address Current country setting and firmware version will also be available here e Current IP Settings This section show current IP address setting including IP address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DHCP status e Current Wireless Settings This area show current wireless setting including operation mode wireless mode SSID channel and security Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft
22. d and used in accordance with the instructions detailed within this manual may cause interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur with the installation of this product in your home or office If this equipment does cause some degree of interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on we encourage the user to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Change the direction or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between this equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an alternate power outlet on a different power circuit from that to which the receiver TV is connected e Consult an experienced radio TV technician for help 3 The power supply that is provided with this unit is only intended for use with this product Do not use this power supply with any other product or do not use any other power supply that is not approved for use with this product by NetComm Failure to do so may cause damage to this product fire or result in personal injury Product Warranty The warranty is granted on the following conditions 1 This warranty extends to the original purchaser you and is not transferable 2 This warranty shall not apply to software programs batteries power supplies cables or other accessories supplied in or with the product 3 The customer complies with all of
23. e either Disabled WEP or WPA PSK e Link Quality This column shows current link quality with AP by signal strength in O to 100 percentage scale Z Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Tools Help ar an k gt x E Le ied Search Sie Favorites GA media EA Cs ci m Addre s http 192 168 1 20 Go Links gt Wireless 108Mbps SuperG Outdoor Access Point Wireless Client System Status gt Connection Status Infrastructure a peruci Network Type os Client e Connection Status Do sae System Configuration BSSID Y 00 03 7F BE F1 14 e System Properties Connection Status Associated e Administration Wireless Mode 2 4GHz54Mbps 802 sray e IP Settings 4 MH Cc hannel 1 a one et Security Disabled e Wireless Security e Wireless Advanced Settings Management Control e SNMP e Ethernet Client List e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Reboot Done Internet Wireless Network e Network Mode You can set the wireless client into 2 different modes by clicking radio button Wireless Client Infrastructure act as an AP client while Ad hoc can support peer to peer network Both Infrastructure and Ad hoc can support up to 108M SuperG transmission e Wireless Mode Default setting is 2 4GHz 54Mbps 802 11g This will support all 802 11b g clients connect to the AP You can choose
24. eboot system status ee a erei e System Summary 7 e Wireless Station List System Configuration e System Properties e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless Security e Wireless Advanced Settings Management SNMP MAC Filtering Backup Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Reboot 8 Done 4 Internet 30 Wireless Configuration Wireless Bridge WDS Mode Point to Point amp Point to Multi Point Wireless Bridge is WDS Wireless Distribution System operation as defined by the IEEE802 11 standard has been made available In IEEE 802 11 terminology a Distribution System is system that Interconnects so called Basic Service Sets BSS A BSS is best compared to a Cell driven by a single Access Point one of those circles in the diagram below So a Distribution System connects cells in order to build a premise wide network which allows users of mobile equipment to roam and stay connected to the available network resources Wireless Bridge WDS is used for wirelessly connect Access Points and in doing so extend a wired infrastructure to locations where cabling is not possible or inefficient to implement Be sure you understand the purpose of WDS mode before proceed configuration The Wireless Bridge WDS mode is coexisting with Wireless Bridge WDS mode in this AP therefore you can support regular wireless stations or WDS link In the WDS Link Settings ch
25. eck box and switch the Mode to Enable Then you are able to fill in MAC Address of each WDS link Settings Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Tools Help hd Back Q2 gt e E EA PP Search e Favorites Amedia E9 62 gi Address http 192 168 1 20 Wireless Bridge System Status S System Summary iz ie e WDS Link Status S2 A SZE System Configuration i x E e System Properties E a SE iz 7 J e IP Settings E 5 hs J E y a Wireless Network ME es al aay D IE p e WDS Link Settings E J al EI pes Luise e WDS Security Settings al al A _ f F Disable E 3 e Wireless Advanced Settings re _ o CER ee e e l Management sh al FA ER l EO Disable Mpa e Administration T j Disable j e SNMP E E i E l aj ue Disable 25 H e Backup Restore Settings l z E l e Firmware Upgrade ea za i zs ae e Reboot You must click Apply to save your settings before moving to another page Don Int E 2 31 Considerations before installation e Loop Prevention Be careful to plan you WDS connections prevent your wireless network topology to have loop Once loop shows up you network traffic will become unstable e Performance The system can support
26. eless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer X Eile Edit View Favorites Tools Help 7 3 Back aA amp _ Search ste Favorites a Media Kozal R s had Address http 192 168 1 20 v Go Links gt Wireless 108Mbps SuperG Outdoor Access Point Wireless Client Management Control gt Ethernet Client List Infrastructure System Status e System Summary e Connection Status System Configuration e System Properties Client P Address MAC Address 192 168 1 55 00 00 86 46 E7 3E e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless Security e Wireless Advanced Settings Management Control e SNMP Ethernet Client List Backup Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Reboot 4 Done Internet 40 Wireless Configuration Wireless Repeater Mode When set the Access Point to Repeater mode the AP is able to talk with one remote access point within its range and retransmit its signal In order to setup the AP to work in Ethernet bridge mode you need to choose Repeater mode and click Apply at System Properties page After need to reboot the AP to make sure the AP work in repeater mode Z Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer BEIE File Edit view Favorites Tools Help a Back QJ gt E EA s Search ste Favorites 4 media 3 h Address http 192 168 1 20 E Go Links Wireless 108Mbps SuperG Outd
27. erG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer Je File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Pd Back x a wD lt J Search se Favorites a Media EA CA ci Address http 192 168 1 20 a x Go Links gt Access Point r System Status 2 4GHz AP is associated e System Summary Wireless Mode 2 4GHz 54Mbps 202 119 e Wireless Station List System Configuration pb eng setae o 54Mbps 384dBm 1Mbps jE 40dBm e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network sss Authentication Type Encryption Cipher Advertised Wireless Security Open System mg Ne e Wireless Advanced Settings Management Authentication Deauthentication Association Disassociation Reassociation e SNMP ae EI SEI PI EAI e MAC Filtering e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade ae a eee ae E Reboot Receive 1 12 2 ia 2 o o ss T EI ESS E Te OO ea Promes errors Errore errors Errors Eo i v Done i Internet System Configuration Now you can start to configure the system In System Properties page you can config e Device Name You may assign any name to the Access Point Memorable Unique names are helpful especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same network The device name needs to be less than 32 characters After verify the name you input and click Apply to save the setting e Country Region Here you ca
28. grade e Reboot Go Links Wireless 108Mbps SuperG Outdoor Access Point System Configuration gt Wireless settings gt Site Survey 2 4GHz Site Survey Infrastructure 4d_hoc D 03 7F BE F1 14 Generic 1 100 G iy if a ea Done Internet After you determine which AP SSID to join you can click on the BSSID column your want to choose The system will automatically join the SSID you specified after reboot Wireless Security WEP is a basic encryption method which is not as secure as WPA To use WEP as a client you will need to input a transmit key and a level of WEP encryption exactly the same as the Access Point e Shared keys input type Select HEX or ASCII depends on your preference Key table You can input 4 different WEP encryption keys into the table and by choosing the radio button to decide which one is valid now The AP supports 64 128 and 152bit key length The longer key we choose usually means the encryption is stronger After all changes are made be sure to click on Apply to make sure all changes are saved into system 37 Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer aAA File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Ea Back aA Le PP Search Sie Favorites GA media 2 R ce Bd ba Address http 192 168 1 20 x Go Links 7 Wireless 108Mbps SuperG Outdoor Access Point Wireless Client System Configur
29. he range can be from 1KM to 30KM for normal mode and 1KM to 15 KM in Super mode Remember to click on Apply to make sure all changes are made before leaving this page Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Tools Help e Back gt aA Le 2 Search Sie Favorites GA media E pe a Gi lama Address 48 http 192 168 1 20 x Go Links 7 System Configuration gt Wireless Advance Settings E Access Point System Status e System Summary e Wireless Station List System Configuration e System Properties e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless Security e Wireless Advanced Settings Management MP e SN e MAC Filtering e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Reboot Se e Km 1 0 62 6 84 21 s th S Ei i I j Done C I Changing SNMP Settings Under System Configuration click SNMP to display and change settings for the Simple Network Management Protocol To communicate with the access point the SNMP agent must first be enabled and the Network Management Station must submit a valid community string for authentication Select SNMP Enable and enter data into the fields as described below When you are finished click Apply Setting SNMP Contact Community Name Read Only Community Name Read Write Trap Destination IP Add
30. igned for use with 802 11g and 802 11b products With 802 11g products communicating with the 802 11b standard products using these standards can communicate with each other The Access point is compatible with 802 11g and 802 11b adapters such at the PC Cards for your laptop computers PCI Card for your desktop PC and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity These wireless products can also communicate with a 802 11g or 802 11b wireless Print server When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network the Access Point s network port can be used to connect to any of switches or routers Installation Considerations The AP lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within its operating range Keep in mind however that the number thickness and location of walls ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF radio frequency noise in your home or business The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines e Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise e Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the AP and other network devices to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your AP s range from 3 90 feet 1 30 meters Position your devices so that
31. lient bridge to connect up to 16 Ethernet device into wireless network In order to setup the AP to work in Ethernet bridge mode you need to choose Wireless Client mode and click Apply at system Properties page After need to reboot the AP to make sure the AP work in client mode Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer Je File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back x a EA PP Search SiS Favorites A media E R as ci m Address http 192 168 1 20 Edco Links gt Wireless 108Mbps SuperG Outdoor Access Point Wireless Client System Configuration gt System Properties Infrastructure System Status e System Summary e Connection Status arp C to 32 Characters NO_COUNTRY_SET NA vi int System Configuration e System Properties e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network ridge W i bd e Wireless Security e Giana Komad la ilie You must click Apply to save your settings before moving to another a Client Management Control e SNMP e Ethernet Client List e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Reboot Done Internet After the system reboot is done you can see the page as below Status page show the AP is now working in Wireless Client mode Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer Je File Edit view Favorites Tools Help a Back gt a EA PP Sear
32. most cases these settings do not need to be changed Data Rate In data rate column you can select all bit rate supported in current operation mode Default value is best means the system will automatically adjust the connection speed dynamically according to your current link status Transmit Power You can reduce RF output power by selecting Half 3dB Quarter 6dB Eighth 9dB Minimum To change transmit power may decrease your wireless signal coverage Beacon Interval 20 1000 This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to keep the network synchronized A beacon includes the wireless LAN service area the AP address the Broadcast destination address a time stamp Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps and the Traffic Indicator Message TIM Data Beacon Rate DTIM 1 16384 This value indicated how often the Access Point sends out a Delivery Traffic Indication Message Lower settings result in more efficient networking while preventing your PC from dropping into power saving sleep mode Higher settings allow your PC to enter sleep mode thus saving power but interferes with wireless transmissions Fragment Length 256 2346 This specifies the maximum size a data packet will be before splitting and creating a new packet and should remain at its default setting of 2 346 A smaller setting means smaller packets which will create more packets for each
33. n e Wireless Network Name SSID The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters which may be any keyboard character Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network For added security you should change the SSID from the default name Generic to a unique name Suppressed SSID This option can hide the SSID not available from site survey tool Enable this function only if you do not want the Access Point to be found by others Wireless Mode Default setting is 2 4GHz 54Mbps 802 11g This will support all 802 11b g clients connect to the AP You can choose 2 4GHz 11Mbps 802 11b in wireless mode column if your environment only have 802 11b clients The final selection 2 4GHz 108Mbps 802 11 SuperG supports high speed 108Mbps SuperG function In order to support SuperG 108M transmission all wireless clients will need to be Atheros solution e Channel Frequency Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings All points in your 19 wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly The default setting is Smart Select means the system will pick best channel for you automatically Stay with default setting if you do not have special request
34. n set the AP to follow different country and region regulation The AP can support e Operation Mode The default operation mode is Access Point this connects your wireless PCs and devices to a wired network In most cases no change is necessary You can switch operation mode to Wireless Client or Repeater or Bridge mode depends on your application Wireless Client mode can allow AP act as a client within its range Your Ethernet devices behind the AP can connect to remote AP Repeater is able to talk with one remote access point within its range and retransmit its signal Choose repeater mode if you want to extend the range of your original AP Wireless Bridge WDS can allow Bridge point to point or point to multi point network architecture In order to establish the wireless link between bridge radios the MAC address of remotes bridge s need to be 16 registered in the address table Type the MAC address with format XX XX XX XX XX XX X is the hexadecimal digit and use Add and Delete button to edit the address table A Master Bridge Radio may accommodate up to 8 remote MAC addresses Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Tools Help E i z 2 yA be C x aA amp Ta J gt Sear ch ster avori tes QD media EA a SE RI m Address 45 http 192 168 1 20 EJ co Links gt Access Point System Status e System Summary e Wireless Station List System
35. net IP Settings IP Setting page can configure system IP address Default IP address is 192 168 x x and Subnet Mask is 255 255 0 0 You can manually input IP address seiting or get an IP from a DHCP server e IP Network Setting Here you can choose to get IP from a DHCP server or specify IP address manually Choose to obtain an IP address from DHCP server if your environment or ISP provide DHCP server Otherwise you can manually setup IP address IP Address The IP address need to be unique to your network We would like to recommend you stay with default IP address 192 168 x x This is private address and should work well with your original environment e IP Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask must be the same as that set on your Ethernet network e Default Gateway If you have assigned a static IP address to the Access Point then enter the IP address of your network s Gateway such as a router in the Gateway field If your network does not have a Gateway then leave this field blank 18 Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer Access Point Spot Summa Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP Specify an IP address 192 Ha L Wireless Network At Wireless Network page can set SSID Wireless Mode and Channel AP supports not only standard 11b g but also 108M SuperG Note 108 M SuperG only works with Atheros based 11a g solutio
36. ocation Maximum length is 255 characters 32 Community Specifies a community string with read only access Name Read Authorized management stations are able to retrieve MIB Only objects Maximum length is 32 characters Community Specifies a community string with read write access Name Read Authorized management stations are able to both retrieve Write and modify MIB objects Maximum length Is 32 characters Trap Enter the IP address of the trap manager that will receive Destination these messages IP Address Trap Enter the community name of the trap manager that will Destination receive these messages Community Name Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer KE Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back x a A P Search Pp Favorites A media fsa B ee Ki Address http 192 168 1 21 v Jo Links gt Wireless 108Mbps SuperG Outdoor Access Point Wireless Bridge Enable Disable System Status e System Summary e WDS Link Status e System Properties i e IP Settings a E ares etnon e WDS Link Settings e WDS Security Settings e Wireless Advanced Settings Management pile e Administration e SNMP e Backup Restore Settings td c 1 e Firmware Upgrade e Reboot You must click Apply to save your settings before moving to another page Done Internet Wireless Configuration Wireless Client Mode AP can also work as an Ethernet c
37. of seconds which instructs the Access point how often it should change the encryption keys Usually the security level will be higher if you set the period shorter to change encryption keys more often Default value is 1800 seconds set 0 in Group Key Renewal period to disable key renewal Remember to click on Apply to make sure all changes are made before leaving this page 22 Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer aAA File Edit view Favorites Tools Help a Back x a EA PP Search Sie Favorites GAM media 2 R eS eI m Address 8 http 192 168 1 20 x Go Links gt Wireless 108Mbps SuperG Outdoor Access Point System Configuration gt Wireless Security Access Point System Status e System Summary e Wireless Station List System Configuration e System Properties e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless Security e Wireless Advanced Settings Management e SNMP e MAC Filtering e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Reboot You must click Apply All Changes to save your settings before moving to another page 4 Done Internet WPA option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point e RADIUS Server Here enter the IP address of your RADIUS server RADIUS Port Port number for RADIUS service default val
38. ogy A wireless network is a group of computers each equipped with one wireless adapter Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad hoc network The wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless router An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network and may double the effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs Since an access point is able to forward data within a network the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network may be doubled Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC s signal providing that they both share the same channel and SSID Before enabling you consider roaming choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance Network Layout The AP Access Point has been des
39. on channel selection Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Back gt gt E Le a J search Sie Favorites GA media EA R2 cgi Lu EES ay Ea Address 8 http 192 168 1 20 Access Point System Status e System Summary e Wireless Station List System Configuration e System Properties e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless Security e Wireless Advanced Settings Management e SNMP e MAC Filtering e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Reboot System Configuration gt Wireless Network Generic 1 to 32 characters i NNN WireiessiMede 2 acri savane 02 110 Channel Frequency Smanselaci gt Done Wireless Security E Internet The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network There are three wireless security mode options supported by the Access Point WEP WPA PSK and WPA WPA stands for Wi Fi Protected Access which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy In Wireless Security page you can configure the AP to work with No Security WEP WPA PSK and WPA security mode Once you setup the AP to work in security mode all wireless stations will also need to have corresponding settings System default setting is No Security 20 Z Wireless 108M Super
40. onnection Status Attach to any available SSID pce DE ERE SES Sarah eer PIAS INES Pe Se ed System Configuration Specify the static SSID e System Properties Generic 1 to 32 characters e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network Or press the button to search for any available WLAN Service eran ae Channel Freaueney e Wireless Advanced Settings Management Control SNMP e Ethernet Client List e Backup Restore Settings p 7 gt Fiad iti You must click Apply All Changes to save your settings before moving to e Reboot another page Done Internet The Site Survey page can help you identify all the APs currently working in your environment Just easily click on the BSSID column the system will join you to the SSID you specify In the Site Survey page you can also see the details of all SSID currently available 36 Z Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer T ES File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Te Back x E EA Ks Search Sie Favorites GA media EA R cep KH Lod Address http 192 168 1 20 Wireless Client Infrastructure System Status e System Summary e Connection Status System Configuration e System Properties e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless Security e Wireless Advanced Settings Management Control e SNMP e Ethernet Client List e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Up
41. oor Access Point Wireless System Configuration gt System Properties Repeater System Status e System Summary e Connection Status e Wireless Station List m ae te 32 eharaeters Country Region NO_COUNTRY_SET NA A O access Point DE aa Be System Configuration e System Properties e Administration e IP Settings eater e Ce fa E e Wireless Network e Wireless Security Apply e Wireless Advanced Settings You must click Apply to save your settings before moving to another Management Control e MAC Filtering e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Reboot Done Internet After enable the repeater mode you can click on Wireless Network and choose Site Survey to pick one of the SSIDs you would like to retransmit its signal Please be awarded that while using the repeater mode the throughput performance maybe nearly only half compare with access point mode Because the repeater needs to communicate with original AP and also the clients associate to the repeater at the same time 41 Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Tools Help a Back x a EA PP Search se Favorites a Media Kosal R eS RI mm Address http 192 168 1 20 EI Links gt Wireless System Configuration gt Wireless Network Wireless Mode 2 4GHz 54Mhps 802 119 v 3 Repeater System St
42. re The programming code that runs a networking device Fragmentation Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet Gateway A device that interconnects networks with different incompatible communications 44 protocols Hardware The physical aspect of computers telecommunications and other information technology devices IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers An independent institute that develops networking standards Infrastructure A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point IP Internet Protocol A protocol used to send data over a network IP Address The address used to identify a computer or device on a network ISM band Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet LAN The computers and networking products that make up your local network MAC Media Access Control Address The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device Network A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing storage and or transmission between users Node A network junction or connection point typically a computer or work station Packet A unit of data sent over a network Passphrase Used much like a password a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automati
43. ress Trap Destination Community Name Description Enables or disables SNMP sets the location string that describes the system location Maximum length is 255 characters Specifies a community string with read only access Authorized management stations are able to retrieve MIB objects Maximum length is 32 characters Specifies a community string with read write access Authorized management stations are able to both retrieve and modify MIB objects Maximum length is 32 characters Enter the IP address of the trap manager that will receive these messages Enter the community name of the trap manager that will receive these messages 26 Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back aA Le Search Sie Favorites GA media EA R ce KI ba Address http 192 168 1 20 d Go Links 7 Access Point System Status e System Summary e Wireless Station List System Configuration pC Bank to 255 characters e System Properties e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless Security e Wireless Advanced Settings Management e SNMP e MAC Filtering e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade Conce e Reboot You must click Apply to save your settings before moving to another Internet MAC Filtering As an additional layer of security MAC Filtering allows you to block network
44. s http 192 168 1 20 Wireless Client Infrastructure System Status e System Summary e Connection Status System Configuration e System Properties e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless Security e Wireless Advanced Settings Management Control e SNMP e Ethernet Client List e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Reboot Cipher Type TKIP Must enter a hexadecimal key or pass phrase Pass phrase 8 to 63 characters key You must click Apply All Changes to save your settings before moving to another page Done 4D Internet Changing SNMP Settings Under System Configuration click SNMP to display and change settings for the Simple Network Management Protocol To communicate with the access point the SNMP agent must first be enabled and the Network Management Station must submit a valid community string for authentication Select SNMP Enable and enter data into the fields as described below When you are finished click Apply Setting SNMP Contact Community Name Read Only Community Name Read Write Trap Destination IP Address Trap Description Enables or disables SNMP sets the location string that describes the system location Maximum length is 255 characters Specifies a community string with read only access Authorized management stations are able to retrieve MIB objects Maximum length is 32 characters
45. sed for connection To reliably operate your network at 100Mbps you must use Category 5 cable or better Data Grade 10 AP Configuration Using Locator While entering the Locator utility the Locator will automatically search the AP available on the same network Locator will show the Device Name Device Type IP Address Ethernet MAC Address and Firmware Version in first page Before start using Locator make sure you disable personal firewall installed in you PC Ex Windows XP personal firewall If you have 2 Fast Ethernet Adapter or more you can choose enable one Fast Ethernet Adapter for enter with Locator utility AP Configuration Using Web User Interface Before Setup Verify the IP address setting You need to configure your PC s network settings to obtain an IP address Computer use IP addresses to communicate with each other across a network such as the Internet 1 From the taskbar click the Start button select Settings gt Control Panel From there double click the Network connections icon 2 Right click the Local Area Connection icon Properties select the TCP IP line for the applicable Ethernet adapter Then click the Properties button 3 Click the IP Address tab page select USE the following IP address type 192 168 1 254 but 192 168 x x for the device use in the IP Address field and 255 255 255 0 in the Subnet Mask field then click OK button Start Setup by Browser 1 After getting the
46. t In Management section you can Backup Restore Setting Firmware Upgrade and Reboot the system in following pages Backup the current settings to a file Click on the Backup button system will prompt you where to save the backup file You can choose the directory to save your configuration file Restore settings from a backup file Here you can restore the configuration file from where you previous saved Restore factory default setting Be very carefully before restore system back to default since you will lose all current settings immediately If you act the function the ip address will restore the establishing value situation 192 168 1 20 in the IP Address field and 255 255 255 0 in the Subnet Mask field 28 Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer BE x File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back v x a EA PP Search Sie Favorites GAM media 2 R eS RI m Address http 192 168 1 20 EI Links gt Wireless 108Mbps SuperG Outdoor Access Point Management gt Backup Restore Settings Access Point System Status e System Summary z e Wireless Station List i ja Backup System Configuration e System Properties e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless Security e Wireless Advanced Settings Management e SNMP e MAC Filtering e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Reboot 4 Done Internet
47. t be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The manufacture is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The Wireless Technology Standard The Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802 11b and the 802 119 standards The IEEE 802 11g standard is an extension of the 802 11b standard It increases the data rate up to 54 Mbps 108Mbps in Super G mode within the 2 4GHz band utilizing OFDM technology This means that in most environments within the specified range of this device you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format you re your network without noticeable delays This technology works by transmitting high speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing technology OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver OFDM reduces the amount of cross talk interference in signal transmissions The AP will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible 802 119 offers the most advanced network security features available today including WPA TKIP AES and Pre Shared Key mode Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topol
48. ta Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a given device or network Beacon Interval Data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized Bit A binary digit Browser An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Avoidance A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions CTS Clear To Send A signal sent by a wireless device signifying that it is ready to receive data Database A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed managed and updated DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by leasing an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time instead of assigning permanent IP addresses Download To receive a file transmitted over a network DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency Encryption Encoding data transmitted in a network Ethernet IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium Firmwa
49. the terms of any relevant agreement with NetComm and any other reasonable requirements of NetComm including producing such evidence of purchase as NetComm may require 4 The cost of transporting product to and from NetComm s nominated premises is your responsibility and 5 NetComm does not have any liability or responsibility under this warranty where any cost loss injury or damage of any kind whether direct indirect consequential incidental or otherwise arises out of events beyond NetComm s reasonable control This includes but is not limited to acts of God war riot embargoes acts of civil or military authorities fire floods electricity outages lightning power surges or shortages of materials or labour 6 The customer is responsible for the security of their computer and network at all times Security features may be disabled within the factory default settings NetComm recommends that you enable these features to enhance your security The warranty is automatically voided if 1 You or someone else use the product or attempts to use it other than as specified by NetComm The fault or defect in your product is the result of a voltage surge subjected to the product either by the way of power supply or communication line whether caused by thunderstorm activity or any other cause s The fault is the result of accidental damage or damage in transit including but not limited to liquid spillage Your product has been used for
50. tions in an electrical circuit TCP Transmission Control Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted Topology The physical layout of a network Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy An optional cryptographic confidentiality algorithm specified by IEEE 802 11 that may be used to provide data confidentiality that is subjectively equivalent to the confidentiality of a wired local area network LAN medium that does not employ cryptographic techniques to enhance privacy confidentiality WPA Wi Fi Protected Access a wireless security protocol using TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server 46 Appendix B Specification IEEE802 3 IEEE802 3u Interface Wireless IEEE802 11b g N ce OO Max Bandwidth Ethernet Full Duplex 200Mbps for 100BASETX 20Mbps for 10BaseT Half Duplex 100Mbps for 100BaseTX 10Mbps for 10BaseT Wireless 1 2 5 5 6 9 11 12 24 36 48 54 108Mbps Auto Fall Back Wireless Radio Data Rate 1 2 5 5 6 9 11 12 24 36 48 54 and 108Mbps
51. ue is 1812 e RADIUS Secret RADIUS secret is the key shared between Access Point and RADIUS server e Cipher Type WPA gives you two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select the type of algorithm TKIP or AES e Group Key Update Interval This column indicate how often should the Access Point change the encryption key Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Tools Help a Back x a EA PP Search Sie Favorites GA media E as ey w gt m Address 145 http 192 168 1 20 x Go Links Wireless 108Mbps SuperG Outdoor Access Point System Configuration gt Wireless Security WPA Access Point System Status e System Summary e Vvireless Station List System Configuration e System Properties e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless Securi e Wireless Advanced Settings Management e SNMP e MAC Filtering e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade 600 se Reboot app You must click Apply All Changes to save your settings before moving to another page Done Internet 23 Wireless Advance Settings The page below can help users to configure advanced wireless setting Before making any changes at this page please check your wireless settings on other system as well as these changes will alter the effectiveness of the Access Point In
52. up to 8 WDS links But all links and wireless stations that operate at the same time will all share single radio bandwidth Ex 11g have 54Mbps bandwidth e Latency In the chain topology configuration if the chain becomes very long end to end latency issue may come in play We suggest the WDS link topology planning should not exceed 2 hops in chain configuration Wireless Bridge WDS Security Settings Wireless Bridge WDS now only supports limit wireless security protocol and will have full dependency with Access Point mode security settings Here lists 4 different Wireless Bridge WDS security settings below e No Security Both Point to Point and Point to Multi Point traffic transmit without encryption e WEP Both Point to Point and Point to Multi Point traffic are encrypted by the same WEP key e WPA PSK The Point to Point and Point to Multi Point work in WPA PSK TKIP mode and WPA PSK AES mode Changing SNMP Settings Under System Configuration click SNMP to display and change settings for the Simple Network Management Protocol To communicate with the access point the SNMP agent must first be enabled and the Network Management Station must submit a valid community string for authentication Select SNMP Enable and enter data into the fields as described below When you are finished click Apply setting Description SNMP Enables or disables SNMP Contact sets the location string that describes the system l
53. urrent SSID and link quality signal strength Some more information are all available at this page 42 Wireless 108M SuperG Access Point Microsoft Internet Explorer Edit View Favorites Tools Help _ Om O DAD Osn fer Qua O Z D A 7 eee R jee el Ai E o Address ze za Wireless 108Mbps SuperG Outdoor Access Point Wireless System Status gt Connection Status Repeater System Status e System Summary e Connection Status e Wireless Station List System Configuration e System Properties e Administration e IP Settings e Wireless Network e Wireless Security e Wireless Advanced Settings Management Control e MAC Filtering e Backup Restore Settings e Firmware Upgrade e Reboot as Done 4 D 1 nternet 43 Appendix A Glossary 802 11b An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and anoperating frequency of 2 4GHz 802 11g An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps an operating frequency of 2 4GHz and backward compatibility with 802 11b devices Adapter This is a device that adds network functionality to your PC Ad hoc A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other peer to peer without the use of an access point Backbone The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together and handles the most da
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