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BENQ CorporationWireless LAN Access PointAWL-500User ManualVersion 1.0 April 2002
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BENQ CorporationTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction ................................................................... 1Chapter 2 Hardware Installation.................................................. 22-1 Product Kit.................................................................................................. 22-2 System Requirements.............................................................................. 22-3 Mechanical Description ............................................................................ 32-4 Hardware Installation................................................................................ 5Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point..................................... 63-1 Using the Access Point Search Tool ..................................................... 63-2 Using the Web Management................................................................... 9Chapter 4 Troubleshooting............................................................ 21
BENQ Corporation-1-Chapter 1 IntroductionThank you for choosing BenQ Wireless LAN Access Point AWL-500. TheAWL500 Wireless LAN Access Point can be used with relevant BENQwireless networking devices such as the BENQ AWL100 Wireless LAN PCCard and BENQ AWL300 Wireless LAN USB Adapter, which would allow theusers to access an office LAN wirelessly, or share an xDSL/cable modem.The AWL500 could accommodate up to 32 network users a time and this highperformance device is also extremely simple to install.
BENQ Corporation-2-Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationThis chapter describes initial setup of the Access Point.2-1 Product KitBefore installation, make sure that you have the following items:!! AWL500 Wireless LAN Access Point!! Software CD containing user manual and utility!! Quick Start Guide!! RJ-45 cable!! Power adapter !! Metal stand!! Screw pack!! Warranty card2-2 System RequirementsBefore using your AWL500, please check that you have the following required items:!! Broadband access device (ADSL/cable modem) or Office LAN!! UTP Cat-5 cable for linking ADSL/cable modem/LAN and the AWL500!! Wireless LAN PC card (AWL100) or USB adapter (AWL300)!! Web browser (Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.5or higher)
BENQ Corporation-3-2-3 Mechanical DescriptionTop panel of the Access PointThe following table provides an overview of each LED activity:LED Definition Activity DescriptionPWR Continuous Green Power enabledOff: No wireless activityWLAN Flashing Green Flashing: Wireless RX/TX activityOff: No Ethernet traffic activityLAN Flashing Green Flashing: Wired LAN traffic activity
BENQ Corporation-5-2-4 Hardware Installation# Connect the Ethernet CableThe 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point supports 10/100M Ethernetconnection. Attach your UTP Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector onthe Access Point. Then connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to ahub or a station. Please be sure to use the MDI port to connect theAccess Point to a hub. Otherwise, please use the MDI-X port to connectthe Access Point to a computer/station.# Plug the Power CablePlug the power adapter to the power socket on the Access Point, andplug the other end of the power into an electrical outlet. ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the Access Point.Otherwise, the product may be damaged.NOTE
BENQ Corporation-6-Chapter 3 Configuring the Access PointThe 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point is shipped with default parameters,which will be suitable for the typical infrastructure wireless LAN. Justsimply install the Access Point, power it on, and it is now ready to work.Nevertheless, you can still adjust configuration settings depending on howyou would like to manage your wireless network. The 11Mbps WirelessAccess Point allows its user to configure via the browse TCP/IP (HTTP).3-1 Using the Access Point Search ToolThe Access Point Search tool is useful for first time configuration and forgotAccess Point IP. The following steps will guide you through the installations of the Access Point Search utility.After finishing hardware installation, put the supplied Software CD into theCD-ROM drive of your PC, and locate the “device_search.exe” file in theAWL500 directory. Double-click its icon with the left button of your mouse toexecute the file. Then follow the steps below:I. After double-clicking on the icon, a small window will appear showing thestatus in searching for Access Points.
BENQ Corporation-7-II. After searching for a few seconds, information on the result of the searchwill be shown in a window.III. When the Access Point is found within the network, a configurationwindow will appear. You will see the basic information of the Access Point, such as MAC AddressΕSSID Ε IPΕChannelΕWEP Mode and Firmware Version.ITEM DescriptionMAC Address It is a hardware identification number on the network Access PointSSID SSID is a unique ID on the network Access PointIP Address Current Access Point IP AddressCH Access Point channel idMode Access Point WEP ModeFirmware Version Displays the firmware version that is equipped with your hardware
BENQ Corporation-8-Change IP Address1. When both Access Point and host are not on the same subnet, you canchoose it and change IP Address .2. Configure IP address to the Access Point. You may either give a fixed IPaddress to your Wireless Access Point, or choose DHCP client with theEnable DHCP item selected. It will obtain the IP address automaticallyfrom your DHCP server..
BENQ Corporation-9-3. When both Access Point and host on the same subnet, please select IEicon , into Web Management. 3-2 Using the Web ManagementThe Wireless Access Point has a build-in web management server. Thebuilt-in Web Management provides you with user-friendly web pages tomanage your Wireless Access Points. Using web browser connected to theWireless Access Point (e.g. http://192.168.1.1) will allow you to monitor andconfigure the Wireless Access Point. The Access Point Search Tool described in the previous section may help you to find out the IP address of theWireless Access Point if you forget its IP.1.Open your web browser.2.Enter the IP address of your Wireless Access Point in the Address field (e.g.http://192.168.1.1). You will have access to the Wireless Access PointWeb Pages of the Wireless Access Point.3.Enter the password to login onto the Wireless Access Point. Both thedefault id and password are admin. The main page will show up.
BENQ Corporation-10-The Wireless Access Point main page contains eight items for you to manage your Wireless Access Point.Quick Installation Wizard This tool displays the Firmware Version of this Wireless Access Point. Andyou may adjust the settings on the Wireless Access Point such as DHCP,Fixed IP, IP Address, Netmask, ESSID, Channel, RTS Threshold, FragmentThreshold, Basic Rates, TX Rates and Preamble Type.
BENQ Corporation-11-ESSID: The ESSID is a unique ID given to the Access Point. Wirelessclients associating to the Access Point must have the same ESSID. TheESSID can have up to 32 characters.Channel: You may select any of the available channels as an operationalchannel for your Access Point.RTS Threshold: RTS Threshold is a mechanism implemented to preventthe “Hidden Node” problem. “Hidden Node” is a situation occurred when two stations are within range of the same Access Point, but are not within rangeof each other. Therefore, they are hidden nodes to each other. When ahidden station starts data transmission with the Access Point, it might notnotice that the other station is already using the wireless media. Whenthese two stations send data at the same time, they might collide whenarriving simultaneously at the Access Point. The collision will most certainlyresult in a loss of messages for both stations. Thus, the RTS Thresholdmechanism will provide the solution to prevent data collisions. When theRTS is activated, the station and its Access Point will use a Request toSend/Clear to send protocol (RTS/CTS). The station will send an RTS to the Access Point, informing that it is going to transmit the data. Upon receipt,the Access Point will respond with a CTS message to all station within its
BENQ Corporation-12-range to notify all other stations to defer transmission. It will also confirm tothe requesting station that the Access Point has reserved the channel fortransmission.Fragmentation Threshold: Fragmentation mechanism is used for improvingthe efficiency when there is high traffic within the wireless network. If youtransmit large files in a wireless network, you can enable the FragmentationThreshold and specify the packet size. The mechanism will split the packetinto the packet size you set.Rate Set: By default, the unit adaptively selects the highest possible rate fortransmission. In case of obstacles or interference, the system will step down.Select the Basic Rates to be used among the following options: 1 - 2 (Mbps),1 - 2 - 5.5 – 11 (Mbps). Select the TX Rate set among the following options,(1 – 2 - 5.5 - 11 Mbps) or (1 - 2 Mbps).Preamble Type (Short/Long): Preamble is the first sub field of PPDU, whichis the appropriate frame format for transmission to PHY (Physical layer).There are two options, Short Preamble and Long Preamble.InformationStatisticsThis item displays the Ethernet and wireless network traffic:
BENQ Corporation-13-Channel InfoThis item displays the channel information of the Wireless Access Point.
BENQ Corporation-14-Associated TableThis is a list of all the stations that have ever associated. This table providesinformation to track how many stations have ever associated with the AccessPoint.
BENQ Corporation-15-Advanced SettingSecurity SetupTo prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data transmittedover the network, the 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point offers WEP (WiredEquivalency Privacy). You can set up 4 encryption keys to encrypt yourdata.The 11Mbps Wireless Access Point allows you to create 4 data encryptionkeys to secure your data from being eavesdropped by unauthorized wirelessuser. To activate and set the WEP keys, please do the following:# From the WEP encryption item, list three options:Disable – Allows wireless adapters to communicate with Wireless AccessPoints without any data encryption.WEP64 – Requires wireless stations to use data encryption with 64 bitalgorithm when communicating with the Wireless Access Point.WEP128 - Allows wireless clients to communicate with the WirelessAccess Point with data 128 Bit encryption algorithms.
BENQ Corporation-16-# When WEP64 is selected, enter 10 digit hexadecimal values in the range of “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9”, (e.g. 1234567890).# When WEP128 is selected, enter 26 digit hexadecimal values in the rangeof “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” (e.g. 11223344556677889900aabbdd).Enter the 4 WEP keys in the Key 1, Key 2, Key 3 and Key 4 entry filed.Select one WEP key as an active key before enabling use of encryptionAccess ControlThe Access Control Table enables you to restrict wireless stations accessingthe Wireless Access Points by identifying the MAC address of the wirelessdevices.The WEP key must be set up exactly the same on the Wireless Access Points as they are on the wireless client stations. If you use Key 1 on the Wireless LANAccess Point, the same value must be assigned to Key 1 for all client stations.NOTE
BENQ Corporation-17-Use the following buttons to manage the Access Control Table:Enable – allow network access from stations in the listChange – to change and add the entries in the table if you enter the incorrect MAC addressDelete – to remove MAC addresses one at a timeAdmin PasswordYou may change the default password by entering the new password. Enterthe new password in the Confirm Change field to make the new setting take affect.Be sure to press “Apply” bottom after modifying the configuration before leave this page or “Save Setting”NOTE
BENQ Corporation-18-Save SettingThis function offers you the opportunity to save your current configuration.Reboot SystemThis function offers you the opportunity to restart your Access Point.ALL settings will not take effect until “Save Setting” and “Reboot System” performed.NOTE
BENQ Corporation-19-Firmware UpgradeHere, you can upload the newest firmware of the Wireless Access Point. Youmay either enter the file name in the entry field or browse the file by clickingthe Browse button.
BENQ Corporation-20-Load Default SettingThis function offers you the opportunity to load your default setting.
BENQ Corporation-21-Chapter 4 TroubleshootingIf you have trouble using the 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point, the usercould perform primary troubleshooting with the LED activity on your AccessPoint. The following is “LED Error Table” is provided to assist you indiagnosing and to solve operational problems.PWR WLAN LAN Description/ActionFlashGreenFlashGreenNormal operation where flickering indicates interfaceactivity.# No action required.ContinuousGreenFlashGreen OffNormal operation that indicates there is no LAN activity.# No action required.Off Off Off Power failure.# Check the power cord.# Check the power supply.Off OffInvalid loader firmware or the micro-controller is dead.# Return the unit to the vendor for support.--Invalid Access Point firmware.# Upgrade the firmware via the utility or console mode.BlinkGreen -Wireless LAN initialization failure# Check whether the wireless module has been properly installed.ContinuousGreen-BlinkGreenEthernet initialization failure# Return the device to the vendor for support.

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