4IPNET 110003 ENTERPRISE ACCESS POINT User Manual EAP260 v1 00 EN QIG 20120410
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FCC CAUTION
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and proven 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.
---Increase 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.
This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is
designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF)
energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.
The device contains a low power transmitter which will send out Radio Frequency (RF) signal when
transmitting. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum
distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
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CE CAUTION
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) for
European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein
Model: EAP260
For 2.4 GHz radios, the device has been tested and passed the requirements of the following standards, and
hence fulfills the EMC and safety requirements of R&TTE Directive within the CE marking requirement.
• Radio: EN 300.328
:
• EMC: EN 301.489-1, EN 301.489-17,
• EMC: EN 55022
Class B, EN 55024
:
+ A1 + A2
including the followings:
EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3.
EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4,
EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-11
• Safety: EN 60950-1 + A11,
Caution:
This declaration is only valid for configurations (combinations of software, firmware, and hardware)
provided and supported by 4ipnet Inc. The use of software or firmware not provided and supported by
4ipnet Inc. may result in the equipment no longer being compliant with the regulatory requirements.
European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range
2.400-2.4835 GHz. This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be
restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. Contact your local regulatory
authority for compliance.
Taiwan NCC Statement
根據 NCC 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 規定:
第十二條
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或
變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時應立即停用，並改善至
無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。
低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之擾。
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Preface Package Contents
4ipnet EAP260 is a high-end 802.11n/b/g 2.4GHz
MIMO Access Point (AP) with the best price/
performance for business and industrial applications
and is compliant with the latest industrial wireless
security standards that are required in the tightly
secured enterprise network environments.
EAP260 makes the wireless communication fast,
secure and easy. It supports business grade
security such as 802.1X, and Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA and WPA2). By pushing a purposely
built button, the 4ipWES (Press-n-Connect)
feature makes it easy to bridge wireless links of
multiple EAP260s for forming a wider wireless
network coverage.
EAP260 also features multiple ESSIDs with VLAN
tags and multiple Virtual APs; great for enterprise
applications, such as separating traffic from different
departments using different ESSIDs. The PoE
Uplink port is able to receive power from Power over
Ethernet (PoE) sourcing devices. Its metal case is
IP50 anti-dust compliant, which means that EAP260
is well suited to WLAN deployment in industrial
environments.
This Quick Installation Guide provides instructions
and reference materials to get you started with
4ipnet EAP260.
1. 4ipnet EAP260 x 1
2. Quick Installation Guide (QIG) x 1
3. CD-ROM
(with User’s Manual and QIG)
x 1
4. Ethernet Cable x 1
5. Console Cable x 1
6. Power Adapter (DC 5V) x 1
7. Detachable Antenna x 2
It is recommended to keep the original
packing material for possible future shipment
when repair or maintenance is required. Any
returned product should be packed in its
original packaging to prevent damage during
delivery.
Network Layout with EAP260s
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System Overview
Front Panel
Figure 1 EAP260 Front Panel
1
WES button Press and hold for 5 seconds to initiate Master WES process. Press and
release to initiate Slave WES process.
2
Power LED On indicates power on.
3
Status LED On indicates the system is ready.
4
Wireless LED On indicates wireless network interface is ready for service.
5
Uplink LED On indicates the Uplink is connected.
6
LAN1 - 4 LED Indicates the connection status of each LAN.
7
USB LED Indicates the status of USB connection. The USB port is reserved for future
use.
8
WES LED For indicating WDS connection status.
Master (Press for more than
3 seconds)
Slave (Press once and
then release right away)
WES Start LED (Green) OFF and then
BLINKING SLOWLY
LED (Red) OFF and then
BLINKING SLOWLY
WES Negotiate BLINKING NORMALLY
(Green)
BLINKING NORMALLY
(Red)
WES Timeout LED (Green) ON LED (Red) ON
WES Success LED (Red) ON LED (Green) ON
WES Fail LED (Green) ON LED (Red) ON
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Rear Panel
Figure 2 EAP260 Rear Panel
1 Antenna connector Reverse SMA connectors for attaching antenna as shown in figure 2.
2 Uplink (PoE) Offers uplink connection. This port can be used to connect to a controller,
gateway, or directly to the Internet with 802.3af PoE compliant.
3 LAN 1- 4 Attach Ethernet cables here for connecting to the wired local network.
4 USB 2.0 Reserved for future use.
5 Console Attach the serial cable here to access console interface.
6 5V 2 A Attach the power adapter here.
7 Restart / Reset Press once to restart the system; Press and hold for more than 5 seconds to
reset to factory default.
Right-Side Panel
There is a hole on the right side for Kensington lock. If it is not used, admin can fill the hole with the rubber
plug given.
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Hardware Installation
Please follow the steps mentioned below to install the hardware of EAP260:
1. Place the EAP260 at the best location.
The best location for EAP260 is usually at the center of your intended wireless network.
2. Connect EAP260 to your network device.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Uplink port of EAP260 and the other end of the cable to a
switch, a router or a hub. EAP260 is then connected to your existing wired LAN network.
3. There are two ways to supply power over to EAP260.
(a)
Connect the DC power adapter to the EAP260 power socket.
Please use only the power adapter supplied with the EAP260 package. Using a different power
adapter may damage this system.
(b)
EAP260 Uplink port is capable of receiving DC currents. Connect an IEEE 802.3af-compliant PSE
device, e.g. a PoE-switch, to the Uplink port of EAP260 with the Ethernet cable.
Now, the Hardware Installation is completed.
To verify the wired connection between EAP260 and your switch/router/hub, please check the
LED status indication of these network devices.
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Getting Started
4ipnet EAP260 supports web-based configuration. When hardware installation is complete, EAP260 can be
configured through a PC by using a web browser such as Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or Internet Explorer version 6.0
and above.
The default values of UPLINK IP address and subnet mask of EAP260 are:
IP Address: 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Steps:
1. To access the Web Management Interface, connect the administrator PC to the UPLINK port of EAP260
via an Ethernet cable. Then, set a static IP address on the same subnet mask as EAP260 in TCP/IP of
your PC, such as the following example:
IP Address: 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
2. Launch the web browser on your PC by entering the IP address of EAP260 (https://192.168.1.1) at the
address field, and then press Enter.
Example of entering EAP260's default IP Address via a web browser
3. The following Admin Login Page will appear. Enter “admin” for both the Username and Password fields,
and then click Login.
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Administrator Login Page
4. After a successful login to EAP260, a System Overview page of the Web Management Interface will
appear, as depicted below.
The Web Management Interface - System Overview Page
5. To logout, simply click on the Logout button at the upper right hand corner of the interface to return to the
Administrator Login Page. Click OK to logout.
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Common Settings
Step 1. Change Administrator’s Password
Change Password Page
Click on the Utilities icon on the main menu, and select the Change Password tab.
Enter the old password and then a new password with a length of up to 32 characters, and retype it in
the Re-enter New Password field.
Click SAVE to save the changes.
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Step 2. Configure General AP (Access Point) Settings
Wireless General Settings Page
Click on the Wireless icon on the main menu, and then select the General tab.
Determine the Band and Channel settings:
Select your preferred Band and Channel for you wireless connection. For example, select
802.11g+802.11n for the band and 6 for the channel.
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Step 3. Configure VAP (Virtual Access Point) Profile Settings
VAP Configuration Page (VAP-1 shown)
EAP260 supports up to 8 virtual APs (VAPs).
Configure VAP profile settings：
(a) Select the VAP Configuration tab to configure the settings of the desired VAP.
(b) Enable a specific VAP from the drop-down menu of Profile Name and configure related settings
below.
Check VAP status：
After finishing VAP configuration, the status of enabled Virtual APs shall be reflected on the VAP
Overview page.
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Virtual AP Overview Page
Step 4. Configure WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Settings (Optional)
To extend the wireless coverage, EAP260 supports up to 4 WDS links for connecting wirelessly to other
WDS-capable APs (peer APs). By default, all WDS profiles are disabled.
Click on the Wireless button on the main menu.
Select the Repeater Settings tab.
Choose WDS as the Repeater Type.
Choose the desired WDS profile:
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(a) Enable WDS.
(b) Enter the MAC Address (peer AP) and then Click SAVE.
If you are using another EAP260 as the peer AP, simply repeat the above-mentioned steps to configure
another peer AP(s).
Note:
On each and every configuration page, you may click SAVE to save the changes of your configured
settings, but you must reboot the system for the changes to take effect. After clicking SAVE, the
following message will appear: “Some modifications have been saved and will take effect after
Reboot.”
Congratulations!
Now, 4ipnet EAP260 is installed and configured successfully.
After EAP260's network configuration is completed, please remember to change the IP Address of
your PC Connection Properties back to its original settings in order to ensure that your PC functions
properly in its real network environments.
It is strongly recommended to make a backup copy of your configuration settings.
For further configuration and backup information, please refer to the User’s Manual.
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