Wireless LAN Access Point
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1. A wireless LAN user has to enter correct Username and Password before he she is allowed to access the wireless LAN Add an user account Fill in the Username Password and Re Type Password of the new account to be added and then click Add Then this new account will be added into the account table below If you find any typo before adding it and want to retype again Just click Reset and Username Password and Re Type Password fields will be cleared Remove user account from If you want to remove some account from the table select the accounts the table you want to remove in the table and then click Delete Selected If you want remove all user accounts from the table just click Delete All button Reset Click Reset will clear your current selections Authentication Client table This table records the clients of the RADIUS server that need to authenticate wireless LAN users Authentication client information includes the Client IP and Secret Key An authentication client has to use the Secret Key to login to the RADIUS server before it can start to authenticate wireless LAN users An authentication client can be an access point Add an authentication client Fill in the Client IP Secret Key and Re Type Secret Key of the new authentication client to be added and then click Add Then this new authentication will be a2. Active Wireless Client Table This table shows the MAC address transmission receiption packet counters and encrypted status for each associated wireless client Parameter Description MAC Address MAC address of this active wireless station Tx Packet The number of transmitted packets that are sent out from this active wireless station Rx Packet The number of received packets that are received by this active wireless station TX Rate The transmission rate in Mbps Power Saving Expired Time Refresh Shows if the wireless client is in Power Saving mode The time in second before dissociation If the wireless keeps idle long than the expired time this access point will dissociate it The wireless client station has to associate again when it become active Refresh the Active Wireless Client Table Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Close Refresh the Active Wireless Client Table Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 2 3 Advanced Setting You can set advanced parameters of this access point The parameters include Authentication Type Fragment Threshold RTS Threshold Beacon Interval DTIM Period Transmit Rate Broadcast ESSID Operating Rates Mode CTS Protection Transmit Bust Mode You should not change these parameters unless you know what effect the changes will have on this access point Access Point Home Advanced Settings Basic Setting These settings are onl
3. Wi Fi Protected Access WPA is an advanced security standard You can use an external RADIUS server to authenticate wireless stations and provide the session key to encrypt data during communication It uses TKIP to change the encryption key frequently This can improve security very much Access Point Home Security Basic Setting This page allows you setup the wireless security Turn on WEP or WPA by using Encryption Keys could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless network Advanced Setting A WPA RADIUS X Security RAEE WPA TKIP C WPA2 AES WPA2 Mixed Radius Server M Use internal MD5 PEAP RADIUS Server MAC Filtering RADIUS Server IP address System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset Parameter Description WPA TKIP TKIP can change the encryption key frequently to enhance the wireless LAN security WPA2 AES This use CCMP protocol to change encryption key frequently AES can provide high level encryption to enhance the wireless LAN security WPA2 Mixed This will use TKIP or AES based on the other communication peer 27 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration automatically RADIUS Server IP address The IP address of external RADIUS server RADIUS Server Port The service port of the external RADIUS server RADIUS Server Password The password used by external RADIUS server Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You ca
4. 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 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection 1 Locate an optimum location for the Wireless LAN Access Point 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 2 Comnect the Wireless LAN Access Point 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 3 Connect the DC Power Adapter to the Wireless LAN Access Point s Power Socket Only use the power adapter supplied with the Access Point Using a different adapter may damage the product The Hardware Installation is complete Wireless LAN Access Point
5. RTS CTS mechanism to send this packet Beacon Interval The interval of time that this access point broadcast a beacon Beacon is used to synchronize the wireless network Data Rate The Data Rate is the rate this access point uses to transmit data packets The access point will use the highest possible selected transmission rate to transmit the data packets Preamble Type The Long Preamble can provide better wireless LAN compatibility while the Short Preamble can provide better wireless LAN performance Broadcast ESSID If you enable Broadcast ESSID every wireless station located within the coverage of this access point can discover this access point easily If you are building a public wireless network enabling this feature is recommended Disabling Broadcast ESSID can provide better security IAPP If you enable IAPP it will allow wireless station roaming between IAPP enabled access points within the same wireless LAN 802 11g Protection This is also called CTS Protection It is recommended to enable the protection mechanism This mechanism can decrease the rate of data collision between 802 11b and 802 11g wireless stations When the protection mode is enabled the throughput of the AP will be a little lower due to many of frame traffic should be transmitted Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start
6. on your PC Please reset the Access Point when the upgrade process is complete Once you ve selected the new firmware file click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to start the upgrade process You may have to wait a few minutes for the upgrade to complete Once the upgrade is complete you can start using the Access Point 38 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 2 10 Reset You can reset the Access Point s system should any problem exist The reset function essentially Re boots your Access Point s system Access Point Home Reset Basic Setting In the event that the system stops responding correctly or stops functioning you can perform a Reset Your settings will not be changed To perform the reset click on the APPLY button below You will be asked to confirm your decision The Reset Advanced Setting will be complete when the LED Power light stops blinking Security Radius Server MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset Parameter Description Reset In the event that the system stops responding correctly or in some way stops functioning you can perform a reset Your settings will not be changed To perform the reset click on the Apply button You will be asked to confirm your decision Once the reset process is complete you may start using the Access Point again 39 Troubleshootin 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems usually e
7. 802 1x is an authentication protocol Every user must use a valid account to login to this Access Point before accessing the wireless LAN The authentication is processed by a RADIUS server You can use an external RADIUS server or use the RADIUS server built in with the Access Point This mode also uses WEP to encrypt the data during communication Access Point Home Security Basic Setting This page allows you setup the wireless security Turn on WEP or WPA by using Encryption Keys could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless network Advanced Setting A EP y 64 bit y Fa 0dae y 6523 pee OOOO pee OOO freee pee M Enable 802 1x Authentication Security Radius Server Security Radius Server MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade M Use internal MD5 PEAP RADIUS Server Reset Parameter Description Key Length You can select the 64 bit or 128 bit key to encrypt transmitted data Larger WEP key length will provide higher level of security but the throughput will be lower You also can select Disable to transmit data without encryption 24 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Key Format You may select to select ASCII Characters alphanumeric format or Hexadecimal Digits in the A F a f and 0 9 range to be the WEP Key For example ASCII Characters guest Hexadecimal Digits 12345abcde Key 1 Key 4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data t
8. Configuration Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 1 Getting Started This Access Point provides 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 with the Access Point The default IP Address and Sub Mask of the Access Point is Default IP Address 192 168 2 1 Default Subnet 255 255 255 0 Configure your PC to be in the same subnet with the Access Point la 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 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 Inthe Network Component Type dialog box select Protocol and click Add button 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 e Bindings Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for Mic
9. EEE 802 1x is an authentication protocol Every user must use a valid account to login to this Access Point before accessing the wireless LAN The authentication is processed by a RADIUS server You can use an external RADIUS server or use the RADIUS server built in with the Access Point This mode only authenticates user by TIEFE 802 1x but it does not encryption the data during communication Access Point Home Security Basic Setting This page allows you setup the wireless security Turn on WEP or WPA by using Encryption Keys could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless network Advanced Setting Security A M Enable 802 1x Authentication Radius Server M Use internal MD5 PEAP RADIUS Server MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset Parameter Description Use internal MD5 PEAP You can select to use the internal RADIUS server to process the RADIUS Server authentication job The internal RADIUS server uses MD5 PEAP authentication method RADIUS Server IP address The IP address of external RADIUS server RADIUS Server Port The service port of the external RADIUS server 23 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration RADIUS Server Password The password used by external RADIUS server Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point 802 1x WEP static key IEEE
10. Security a WEP y Radius Server fort y Hex 10 characters y MAC Filtering ire System Utility Pr Configuration Tool A Upgrade A Reset 3 io OO O I Enable 802 1x Authentication Parameter Description Key Length You can select the 64 bit or 128bit key to encrypt transmitted data Larger WEP key length will provide higher level of security but the throughput will be lower You also can select Disable to transmit data without encryption Key Format You may select to select ASCII Characters alphanumeric format or Hexadecimal Digits in the A F a f and 0 9 range to be the WEP Key For example ASCII Characters guest Hexadecimal Digits 12345abcde Key 1 Key 4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network Fill the text box by following the rules below 64 bit WEP input 10 digit Hex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range or 5 digit ASCII character as the encryption keys 128 bit WEP input 26 digit Hex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range or 13 digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys Default Key Select one of the four keys to encrypt your data Only the key you select 22 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration it in the Default key will take effect Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point 802 1x I
11. Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window will appear 2 Double click Network icon The Network window will appear Select the Protocol tab from the Network window 3 Check if the TCP IP Protocol is on your list of Network Protocols If TCP IP is not installed click the Add button to install it now If TCP IP is installed go to step 5 4 Inthe Select Network Protocol window select the TCP IP Protocol and click the Ok button to start installing the TCP IP protocol You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation 5 After you install TCP IP go back to the Network window Select TCP IP from the list of Network Protocols and then click the Properties button 6 Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration e IP Address Select Specify an IP address Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask as following example v IP Address 192 168 2 3 any IP address within 192 168 2 2 192 168 2 254 is available do not setup 192 168 2 1 v Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DNS Let all fields are blank WINS Let all fields are blank Routing Let all fields are blank 7 Click OK to confirm the setting Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified 2 Enter 192 168 2 1 from Web Browser to get into the Access Point s configuration tool 3 A screen will be popped up and request you to enter user name and password The default user name and password is as
12. Tool M Enable Wireless Access Control Upgrade MAC Address Comment Asal Clear D aT a Reset Parameter Description Filtering Enable or disable the MAC Address Filtering function MAC Address Filtering Table This table records the MAC addresses of wireless stations you want to allow to access your network The Comment field is the description of the wireless station associated with the MAC Address and is helpful for you to recognize the wireless station Add MAC address into the In the bottom New area fill in the MAC Address and Comment of the table wireless station to be added and then click Add Then this wireless station will be added into the MAC Address Filtering Table above If you find any typo before adding it and want to retype again Just click Clear and both MAC Address and Comment fields will be cleared 32 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Remove MAC address from If you want to remove some MAC address from the MAC Address the table Filtering Table select the MAC addresses you want to remove in the table and then click Delete Selected If you want remove all MAC addresses from the table just click Delete All button Reset Click Reset will clear your current selections Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Po
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14. connection These parameters are used for the wireless stations to connect to the Access Point Advanced Setting par El BEZZIA default 600060000000 Clone MAC Security Radius Server MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Cancel Reset 12 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration AP Bridge Point to Point mode setting page Access Point Home Wireless Setting Basic Setting This page allows you to define ESSID and Channel for the wireless connection These parameters are used for the wireless stations to connect to the Access Point Advanced Setting Radius Server MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset AP Bridge Point to Multi Point mode setting page Access Point Home Wireless Setting Basic Setting This page allows you to define ESSID and Channel for the wireless connection These parameters are used for the wireless stations to connect to the Access Point Advanced Setting Radius Server MAC Filtering MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset 13 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration AP Bridge WDS mode setting page Access Point Home Wireless Setting Basic Setting This page allows you to define ESSID and Channel for the wireless connection These parameters are used for the wireless stations to connect to the Access Point Advanced Setting Prisa 3 paseo y ss
15. dded into the authentication client table below If you find any typo before adding it and want to retype again Just click Reset and Client IP Secret Key and Re Type Secret fields will be cleared 30 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Remove authentication client If you want to remove some authentication client from the table select from the table the authentication clients you want to remove in the table and then click Delete Selected If you want remove all user authentication clients from the table just click Delete All button Reset Click Reset will clear your current selections Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point 31 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 2 6 MAC Address Filtering This Access Point provides MAC Address Filtering which prevents the unauthorized MAC Addresses from accessing your wireless network Access Point Home MAC Address Filtering Basic Setting For security reason the Access Point features MAC Address Filtering that only allows authorized MAC Addresses associating to the Access Point Advanced Setting MAC Address Filtering Table It allows to entry 20 sets address only Radius Server ICO comment Select MAC Filtering Delete Selected Dele All Reset Security System Utility Configuration
16. default Channel Number ji y ated Clients Show Active Clients Security Radius Server Security Radius Server Radius Server MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset 14 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Universal Repeater mode setting page Access Point Home Wireless Setting Basic Setting This page allows you to define ESSID and Channel for the wireless connection These parameters are used for the wireless stations to connect to the Access Point Advanced Setting Pas 3 Security Radius Server MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset Parameter Description Alias Name The alias name of this access point You should assign Alias Name in AP mode and AP Bridge WDS mode Band It allows you to set the AP fix at 802 11b or 802 11g mode You also can select B G mode to allow the AP select 802 11b and 802 11g connection automatically ESSID The ESSID up to 31 printable ASCII characters is the unique name identified in a WLAN The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co located WLANs Please make sure that the ESSID of all stations in the same WLAN network are the same The default ESSID is default You should assign Alias Name in AP mode and AP Bridge WDS mode Channel Number Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings Channels
17. differ from country to country Channel 1 11 North America Channel 1 14 Japan Channel 1 13 Europe Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration There are 14 channels available You should assign Alias Name in AP mode AP Bridge Point to Point mode AP Bridge Point to Multi Point mode and AP Bridge WDS mode MAC Address If you want to bridge more than one wired Ethernet networks together with wireless LAN you have to set this access point to AP Bridge Point to Point mode AP Bridge Point to Multi Point mode or AP Bridge WDS mode You have to enter the MAC addresses of other access points that join the bridging work Associated Clients Click Show Active Clients button then an Active Wireless Client Table will pop up You can see the status of all active wireless stations that are connecting to the access point Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point Active Wireless Client Table Active Wireless Client Table records the status of all active wireless stations that are connecting to the access point You can lookup the MAC Address Number of Transmitted Packets Number of Received Packets and Encryption Status of each active wireless client in this table Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Active Wireless Client Table Microsoft Intemet Explorer
18. ecurity Turn on WEP or WPA by using Encryption Keys could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless network Advanced Setting Security WPA pwe shaved key y Radus Sewer E WPA TKIP C WPAZ AES WPA2 Mixed MN Passphrase X MAC Filtering Pre shared Key a Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset Parameter Description WPA TKIP TKIP can change the encryption key frequently to enhance the wireless LAN security WPA2 AES This use CCMP protocol to change encryption key frequently AES can provide high level encryption to enhance the wireless LAN security WPA2 Mixed This will use TKIP or AES based on the other communication peer automatically Pre shared Key Format You may select to select ASCII Characters alphanumeric format or Hexadecimal Digits in the A F a f and 0 9 range to be the Pre shared Key For example ASCII Characters iamguest Hexadecimal Digits 12345abcde Pre shared Key The Pre shared key is used to authenticate and encrypt data transmitted 26 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration in the wireless network Fill the text box by following the rules below Hex WEP input 64 digit Hex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range or at least 8 character pass phrase as the pre shared keys Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point WPA RAIUS
19. follows User Name Admin Password 1234 Enter the default user name and password then press OK button directly Enter Network Password p 21 xl gt Please type your user name and password Site 192 168 12 129 Realm Configuration User Name admin Password a Save this password in your password list Cancel 4 You can start configuring the Access Point From Wireless Station 1 Make sure your wireless station is in the same subnet with the Access Point Please refer to the step 1 above for configuring the IP Address and Sub Mask of the wireless station Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 2 Connect to the Access Point The Access Points ESSID is default and the WEP Encryption function is disabled Make sure your wireless station is using the same ESSID as the Access Point and associate your wireless station to the Access Point 3 Enter 192 168 2 1 from Web Browser to get into the Access Point s configuration tool 4 Enter the user name and password and then press OK button and you are available to configure the Access Point now Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 2 Configuring the Access Point 3 2 1 Status and Information On this screen you can see the general information of the Access Point including Alias Name Firmware Version ESSID Channel Number Status IP Address MAC Address etc Access Point Home Status and Information Basic Setting You can use the
20. information to monitor the Access Point s MAC address runtime code and hardware version e Advanced Setting f Uptime Dday 0h 1m 1s Radius Server Hardware Wersion Rev A Security Runtime Code Version 112 Mode AP MAC Filtering ESSID default Channel Number 11 System Utility Security Disable Configuration Tool Associated Clients D BSSID 00 11 22 33 44 55 Upgrade z e Reset IP Address 192 168 2 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 MAC Address 00 11 22 33 44 55 3 2 2 Wireless Setting This Access Point supports AP Station Bridge and WDS modes AP Mode provides pure access point function The simplest way to build up a wireless LAN is to use AP Mode Station Mode provides the function to connect to other AP without bridge function AP Bridge Mode provides the function to bridge more than 2 wired Ethernet networks together by wireless LAN You can use two access points with AP Bridge Point to Point mode to bridge two wired Ethernet networks Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration together If you want to bridge more than two wired Ethernet networks together you have to use enough access points with AP Bridge Point to Multi Point mode An access point with AP Bridge Point to Point mode or AP Bridge Point to Multi Point mode can only be used to bridge wired Ethernet networks together It can t accept connection from other wireless station at the same time If you wan
21. int 33 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 2 7 System Utility From here you can define the Access Point s IP Address and Login Password and enable the Access Point to be a DHCP Server Access Point Home System Utility Basic Setting peer alee of the Access Point If you want to use DHCP server service you should enter a unique IP for the Advanced Setting Security e Password Settings Radius Server Current P Security Radius Server Re Enter P Security Management IP Radius Server 192 168 21 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 Disabled Security Radius Server Security Radius Server Radius Server MAC Filtering Domain Name Server IP System Utility End IP Domain Name Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset Lease Time Parameter Description Current Password Enter the current password up to 15 digit alphanumeric string of the Access Point The default password for the Access Point is 1234 Note that the password is case sensitive New Password Enter the password up to 15 digit alphanumeric string you want to login to the Access Point Note that the password is case sensitive 34 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Re Enter Password Reconfirm the password up to 15 digit alphanumeric string you want to login to the Access Point Note that the password is case sensitive IP Address Designate the Access Point s IP Address This IP Addres
22. n now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point 28 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 2 5 Radius Server This Access Point provides an internal RADIUS server to authenticate wireless station users You have to add user accounts to the RADIUS server The wireless station user has to use one of these accounts to login to the Access Point before access the wireless LAN You also have to add secret key to the RADIUS server RADIUS server client has to use one of these secret keys to login the RADIUS server before asking the RADIUS server to authenticate the uses for it Access Point Home Radius Server Basic Setting This page allows you to set the internal Radius Server EAP MD5 This server can be used as the Authentication server of other wireless devices Advanced Setting Security I Enable Radius Server Users Profile up to 96 users Security Add Reset tai O O E MAC Filtering Delete Selected Delete All Reset System Utility Authentication Client up to 16 clients Add Reset Delete Selected Delete All Reset Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset 29 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Parameter Description Enable Radius Server Select to enable the RADIUS server User Profile table This table records the accounts of users you want to allow to access your wireless network An account includes the User name and Password
23. ncountered during the installation and operation of the Access Point 1 How to manually find your PC s IP and MAC Address 1 In Windows open the Command Prompt program 2 Type Ipconfig all and Enter Your PC s IP address is the one entitled IP address e Your PC s MAC Address is the one entitled Physical Address 2 What is BSS ID A group of wireless stations and an Access Point compose a Basic Service Set BSS Computers in a BSS must be configured with the same BSSID 3 What is ESSID An Infrastructure configuration could also support roaming capability for mobile workers More than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set ESS Users within an ESS could roam freely between BSSs while maintaining a continuous connection to the wireless network stations and the Wireless LAN Access Points 4 Can data be intercepted while transmitting through the air WLAN features two fold protection in security On the hardware side as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology it has the inherent scrambling security feature On the software side the WLAN series offers the encryption function WEP to enhance security and access control 5 What is WEP WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy a data privacy mechanism based on a 64 40 bit shared key algorithm 6 What is a MAC Address 40 Troubleshootin The Media Access Control MAC address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet netwo
24. ransmitted in the wireless network Fill the text box by following the rules below 64 bit WEP input 10 digit Hex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range or 5 digit ASCII character as the encryption keys 128 bit WEP input 26 digit Hex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range or 13 digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys Default Key Select one of the four keys to encrypt your data Only the key you select itin the Default key will take effect Use internal MD5 PEAP You can select to use the internal RADIUS server to process the RADIUS Server authentication job The internal RADIUS server uses MD5 PEAP authentication method RADIUS Server IP address Tne IP address of external RADIUS server RADIUS Server Port The service port of the external RADIUS server RADIUS Server Password _ The password used by external RADIUS server Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point 25 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration WPA pre shared key Wi Fi Protected Access WPA is an advanced security standard You can use a pre shared key to authenticate wireless stations and encrypt data during communication It uses TKIP to change the encryption key frequently This can improve security very much Access Point Home Security Basic Setting This page allows you setup the wireless s
25. rking device such as a network adapter that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level For all practical purposes this number is usually permanent Unlike IP addresses which can change every time a computer logs on to the network the MAC address of a device stays the same making it a valuable identifier for the network 41
26. rosoft Networks e Gateway All fields are blank e DNS Configuration Select Disable DNS e WINS Configuration Select Disable WINS Resolution Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration e IP Address Select Specify an IP Address Specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask as following example v IP Address 192 168 2 3 any IP address within 192 168 2 2 192 168 2 254 is available do not setup 192 168 2 1 v Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 8 Reboot the PC Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified 1b 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 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 Inthe Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window select Use the following IP address and specify the IP Address and Subnet mask as following v IP Address 192 168 2 3 any IP address within 192 168 2 2 192 168 2 254 is available do not setup 192 168 2 1 v Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 6 Click OK to confirm the setting Your PC will now have the IP Address you specified 1c Windows NT 1 Click the Start button and select
27. s should be unique in your network The default IP Address is 192 168 2 1 Subnet Mask Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment The Subnet Mask of the Access Point is fixed and the value is 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP Server Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point 3 2 7 1DHCP Server Setting DHCP Server will automatically give your LAN client an IP address If the DHCP is not enabled then you 1l have to manually set your LAN client s IP address Parameter Description Default Gateway IP Specify the gateway IP in your network This IP address should be different from the Management IP Domain Name Server IP This is the ISP s DNS server IP address that they gave you or you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address Start IP End IP You can designate a particular IP address range for your DHCP server to issue IP addresses to your LAN Clients By default the IP range is from Start IP 192 168 2 100 to End IP 192 168 2 200 Domain Name You can specify the Domain Name for your Access Point 35 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Lease Time The DHCP Server when enabled will temporarily give your LAN client an IP address In the Lease Time setting you can specify the time period that the DHCP Server lends an IP address to your LAN clients The DHCP Server
28. ssing 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 easy to use user interface and allows users to configuring from web browser Also it integrates DHCP server to provide multiple wireless and wired users to get their IP address automatically With the versatile of features this product is the best choice for you to integrate your wireless and wired network seamlessly 1 1 Introduction Package Contents The Access Point includes the following items 1 2 One Access Point One Power Adapter One User s Manual Features Complies with the IEEE 802 11g b 2 4GHz specification High data rate 54 11 5 5 2 and 1Mbps network speed Seamlessly integrate wireless and wired Ethernet LAN networks Provides an internal 5 Port Fast Ethernet Switch for wired Ethernet connection Auto rate fallback in case of obstacles or interferences Provide 64 128 bit WEP Data Encryption function to protect the wireless data transmissions Built in DHCP server supports auto IP addresses assignment Supports Web based configuration Specifications Standards IEEE 802 11g b Wireless IEEE 802 3 Wired Data Rate 54 11 5 5 2 1Mbps auto fallback Security 64 128 bit WEP Data Encryption Frequency Band 2 400 2 4835GHz Ind
29. t System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset 36 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Parameter Description Configuration Tools Use the Backup tool to save the Access Point s current configuration to a file named config bin on your PC You can then use the Restore tool to upload and restore the saved configuration to the Access Point Alternatively you can use the Restore to Factory Default tool to force the Access Point to perform a power reset and restore the original factory settings 37 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 2 9 Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade the Access Point s firmware Access Point Home WEB Upgrade Basic Setting This tool allows you to upgrade the Access Point s system firrnware It is recommended that upgrade the firmware from wired stations Advanced Setting T path and name of the upgrade file and then click the APPLY button below You will be prompted to confirm the Security Radius Server Upgrade Method wes MAC Filtering iS System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset Parameter Description Firmware Upgrade This tool allows you to upgrade the Access Point s system firmware To upgrade the firmware of your Access Point you need to download the firmware file to your local hard disk and enter that file name and path in the appropriate field on this page You can also use the Browse button to find the firmware file
30. t an access point to bridge wired Ethernet network and provide connection service for other wireless station at the same time you have to set the access point to AP Bridge WDS mode Simply speaking AP Bridge WDS mode function is the combination of AP mode and AP Bridge Point to Multi Point mode AP mode setting page Access Point Home Wireless Setting Basic Setting This page allows you to define ESSID and Channel for the wireless connection These parameters are used for the wireless stations to connect to the Access Point Advanced Setting Security Radius Server pasa fetat Channel Number ji y Associated Clients Show Active Clients e MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset 11 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Station Ad Hoc mode setting page Access Point Home Wireless Setting Basic Setting This page allows you to define ESSID and Channel for the wireless connection These parameters are used for the wireless stations to connect to the Access Point Advanced Setting sio et Channel Number 17 oooocaggg000 Clone MAC Security Radius Server MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade Reset Station Infrastructure mode setting page Access Point Home Wireless Setting Basic Setting This page allows you to define ESSID and Channel for the wireless
31. using the Access Point 20 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3 2 4 Security This Access Point provides complete wireless LAN security functions include WEP IEEE 802 11x IEEE 802 11x with WEP WPA with pre shared key and WPA with RADIUS With these security functions you can prevent your wireless LAN from illegal access Please make sure your wireless stations use the same security function Access Point Home Security Basic Setting This page allows you setup the wireless security Turn on WEP or WPA by using Encryption Keys could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless network Advanced Setting Encryption Disable y I Enable 802 1x Authentication Security Radius Server e MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade e Reset WEP WEP is an authentication algorithm which protects authorized Wireless LAN users against eavesdropping The Authentication type and WEP key of wireless stations must be the same with the Access Point This Access Point supports 64 128 bit WEP Encryption function With this function your data will be transmitted over the wireless network securely 21 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Access Point Home Security Basic Setting This page allows you setup the wireless security Turn on WEP or WPA by using Encryption Keys could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless network Advanced Setting
32. ustrial Scientific Medical Band 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 1A Transmit Power 18dBm Typical LEDs Power LAN Link Activity Wireless Activity Dimension 30 H x 187 W x 100 D mm Temperature Operating 32 131 F 0 55 C Introduction Storage 4 158 F 20 70 C e Humidity 10 90 Noncondensing e Certification FCC CE 1 4 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 Color Status Description Lit Power is supplied Off No Power Power Green Wireless G Flash Antenna is transmitting or receiving data eS reen a e Activity Off Antenna is not transmitting or receiving data On A valid link is established LAN e Green Flash Itis transmitting or receiving data Link Activity as Off No link is established Back Panel Access Point s connection ports are located on the back panel Below is the description of each connection port Reset 1 2VDC Introduction Antenna Connector This round connection is standard Reverse SMA connector where any antennas 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
33. will change your LAN client s IP address when this time threshold period is reached Click Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point 3 2 8 Configuration Tool The Configuration Tools screen allows you to save Backup the Access Point s current configuration setting Saving the configuration settings provides an added protection and convenience should problems occur with the Access Point and you have to reset to factory default When you save the configuration setting Backup you can re load the saved configuration into the Access Point through the Restore selection If extreme problems occur you can use the Restore to Factory Default selection this will set all configurations to its original default settings e g when you first purchased the Access Point Access Point Home Configuration Tool Basic Setting Use the Backup tool to save the Access Point s current configurations to a file named config bin You can then use the Restore tool to restore the saved configuration to the Access Point Alternatively you can use the Restore to Factory Default tool to force the Access Point to perform System Reset and restore the original factory settings Advanced Setting Security Backup Settings Save Sanus Somer Restore Settings n IES Upload MAC Filtering Restore to Factory Default Rese
34. y for more technically advanced users who have a sufficient knowledge about wireless LAN These settings should not be changed unless you know what effect the changes will have on your Broadband router Advanced Setting UC e Open System C Shared Key Auto Fragment Threshold paes 256 2346 2347 0237 joo 20 1024ms Auto y Long Preamble C Short Preamble Security Radius Server e MAC Filtering System Utility Configuration Tool Upgrade ro i Enabled Disabled oe O Ene disabled TOCH Enabled Disabled Parameter Description Authentication Type There are two authentication types Open System and Shared Key When you select Open System wireless stations can associate with this access point without WEP encryption When you select Shared Key you should also setup WEP key in the Encryption page and wireless stations should use WEP encryption in the authentication phase to associate with this access point If you select Auto the wireless client can associate with this access point by using any one of these two authentication types Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Fragment Threshold Fragment Threshold specifies the maximum size of packet during the fragmentation of data to be transmitted If you set this value too low it will result in bad performace RTS Threshold When the packet size is smaller the RTS threshold the access point will not use the
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