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11Mbps Wireless Access PointUser’s ManualVersion 0.9January 15, 2002
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual2FCC WarningThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed andused in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged 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 receiveris connected.! Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.FCC Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolledenvironment and should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between theradiator & your body.FCC ID: O6M-WA304-UFCE Marking WarningThis is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radiointerference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual3Table of Contents1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................. 5THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT FEATURES ......................................................................... 5PACKAGE CONTENTS........................................................................................................... 62.HARDWARE INSTALLATION................................................. 7PHYSICAL DETAILS.............................................................................................................. 7HARDWARE INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 9CONNECTING THE ACCESS POINT TO YOUR NETWORK ..................................................... 93. WIRELESS NAVIGATOR INSTALLATION......... 11INSTALL TCP/IP PROTOCOL............................................................................................. 11INSTALL THE WIRELESS NAVIGATOR ................................................................................ 14STARTUP AND LOGIN.......................................................................................................... 174. CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT...................... 20THE INFO TAB.................................................................................................................... 20THE ASSOC TAB................................................................................................................. 20THE WIRELESS TAB........................................................................................................... 21THE ADVANCED TAB.......................................................................................................... 22THE SECURITY TAB ........................................................................................................... 23THE IP ADDR TAB ............................................................................................................. 25THE ADMIN TAB ................................................................................................................ 26THE HELP TAB................................................................................................................... 275. FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE..................... 286. FAQ & TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................. 307. GLOSSARY..................................................................................................... 31
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual48. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.............................................. 34About this manualThis user’s manual describes how to install and operate the Wireless Access Point (AP).Please read this manual before you install the product.This manual includes the following topics:" Product description, features and specifications" Hardware installation procedure" Software installation procedure" Trouble shooting procedures
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual51. IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of this 11Mbps Wireless Access Point (AP). This productis designed specifically for your 11Mbps wireless LAN environment needs. It is easy toconfigure and operate even for non-technical users. Instructions for installing and configuringthis product are included in this manual. Before you install and use this product, please readthe manual carefully so you may take full advantage of its functions.The Wireless Access Point FeaturesLAN Features# DHCP Client – Enable the AP to act as a DHCP client to receive IP address from DHCPServer in the wired Ethernet LAN.# Built-in 10BaseT LAN Port – It’s designed to bridge between wired and wireless LAN.Wireless Features# Standard Compliant – The AP complies with IEEE802.11b standard, and it isinteroperable with IEEE802.11b-Compliant Equipment# High Speed Wireless Connection – Using Diversity Dipole Antenna to secure reliable11Mbps wireless data rate connection.# Data Rate Auto Fall-Back - Provides 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps wireless data rate shiftingdynamically to guarantee availability and reliability of wireless connections# Roaming – Provides seamless roaming within IEEE802.11b wireless LANinfrastructure.# Long Distance Reach – Support 80M indoor and 300M outdoors long operatingdistance under normal environment condition.Configuration & Management# Easy to Setup – With windows-based Wireless Navigator Utility, user can easily setupthe IP address of this AP, and upgrade the firmware.# Easy to manage – User can use any WEB browser from anywhere on the wired orwireless LAN to configure the AP easily.Security# Configuring Protection – Provides password protection to prevent unauthorized usersfrom changing the configuration# Wireless LAN Security - Provide 64-bit & 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual6to protect the wireless data transmissions.Package Contents# One 11Mbps Wireless Access Point# One CD-ROM (Wireless Navigator utility software & user’s manual included)# One Power Adapter# One Quick Installation GuideIf any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual72.Hardware InstallationPhysical DetailsRear PanelFront PanelPower Input LAN connection for uplink to wired LAN INIT ButtonPower Input Only use the power adapter supplied with the Access PointLAN Connection Use standard Ethernet cable (RJ-45 connector) to connect your PC, hub/switch or broadband router/modem to this port.INIT Button “INIT” mean “Initiation”. While pressing the button, the AP willreboot and reset current settings to factory default settings. The leftindicator “DIAG” on AP will be off and then begin blinking. Then thisinitiation action will be completed when the indicator “ DIAG” isalways green instead of blinking.Diversity Dipole Antenna
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual8Top Panel LED IndicationsLED Color Status DescriptionON 1) The AP is in normal operation mode.2) While in firmware upgrade process, it indicates theAP is writing the firmware into Flash ROMDIAG GreenBlinking 1) The AP is in self-diagnostic mode.2) While in firmware upgrade process, it indicates theAP is waiting the Wireless Navigator sendingfirmware imageOFF 1) The AP starts to boot up the system.2) While in firmware upgrade process, it indicates thefirmware upgrade process is finished.ON The LAN port is linkedEthernet GreenBlinking The LAN port is sending or receiving dataOFF No data forwarding between wireless and LAN ports.Wireless GreenBlinking Sending or Receiving data via wirelessON The Access Point power onPower GreenOFF The Access Point power off
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual9Hardware InstallationFollowing illustration is an example showing how to install AP with hub/switch.Be sure to use the supplied power adapter.Connecting the Access Point to your NetworkFor optimal performance, usually the center of your wireless network is the best place foryour AP, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. Try to place it in a position where canbest cover your wireless network and is away from any potential source of interference. Andnormally, the higher you place the AP, the better the wireless signal coverage will be.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual10The following picture describes how to use the AP when communicating between wirelessLAN and wired LAN.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual113. Wireless Navigator InstallationInstall TCP/IP ProtocolTCP/IP Protocols are necessary for computers to communicate on LAN and Internet.Note! If your PC already has TCP/IP protocol installed, please skip this section. Pleasecontact your administrator for details if you have problems of setting up this TCP/IPprotocol in your PC.1. From the Start Menu, select Settings and bring up the Control Panel. From the ControlPanel, double-click on the Network icon.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual122. The screen shows the network components you have installed. Click the Add button tocontinue.3. Highlight Protocol and click the Add button.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual134. Select Microsoft from the list of “Manufacturers” and TCP/IP from the list of “NetworkProtocols” and click the OK button to finish the installation.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual14Install the Wireless NavigatorThe Wireless Navigator Utility is provided to allow user(s) easily to configure the AP throughany Windows-based PC over wired or wireless LAN port. This section describes proceduresfor installing the Wireless Navigator Utility to PC.Step 1: Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Run SETUP.EXE programon the CD-ROM. The following window will be shown automatically.Step 2: After InstallShield Wizard preparation finished, the following window will be shown.Click the Next button to continue.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual15Step 3: Key in your User Name and Company Name, and click Next button to continue.Step 4: The screen will show you the default destination chosen by the utility. If you want toinstall the Wireless Navigator in another location, click the Browse button and selectan alternate destination. Click the Next button, when you are ready to continue. Thesetup program will then begin to install the programs into the destination folder.Step 5: The screen will show you the Program Folder that the utility will use. You may type anew folder name to create a new program folder, or select one from the existing folderlist, and click Next button to continue..
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual16Step 6: The Wireless Navigator has been installed now. Select “Yes, I want to restart mycomputer now” and then click the Finish button to restart your computer andcomplete installation. To remove Wireless Navigator Utility, click the Start button, and select Programs,Wireless Navigator, and Uninstall, and then follow the instruction on screen.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual17Startup and LoginFollow the procedures below to startup Wireless Navigator and find the AP. Before you startthe following procedures, please be sure to connect the Ethernet cable, connect the powercord, and then turn on the AP. All wireless clients shall be requested to set the their SSIDssame as the AP SSID in advance before starting the following procedures.1. Refer to previous section " Install the Wireless Navigator to your PC" in order tostartup the configuration.2. Click Start and select Programs, Wireless Navigator and then Wireless Navigator. Or,just double-click the Wireless Navigator icon on your desktop screen.3. The Wireless Navigator starts up, and search via wired LAN or Wireless LAN (depend.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual184. The utility will show the AP and other wireless devices found in the same network, whereyour PC is located.Note! If the AP is not shown in the list, please make sure all the cables are wellconnected.5. Double-click on the AP, then you will access into its built-in web server, and it will show asbelow. Then directly click OK button. (Default setting is no user name and passwordneeded). Note! If you cannot access into the built-in web server successfully, please makesure if your PC now is in the same subnet with AP. Please click right-click onthe AP listed in Wireless Navigator. “Set IP address” option will pop out, thenchange IP address of AP to the same subnet as your PC.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual196. Then following screen will be shown. Now you have entered the built-in web server of thisAP, and you can start to configuration procedures.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual204. Configuring the Access PointThe Info TabINFORMATION: displays the basic information of this AP.Firmware revision: displays current firmware version of this AP.MAC address of AP: displays the unique serial number burned into this AP thatidentifies itself from other Ethernet devicesCurrent IP address: displays current IP address of this AP.The Assoc TabASSOCIATIONS: displays all the wireless clients, which are currently associated with thisAP.Mac address: displays the MAC address of associated wireless client.Time idle: displays the idle time of each associated wireless client
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual21The Wireless TabWireless: displays the basic wireless configuration of this AP.Access point name: displays current device name of the AP. You also can changethe name as your will.SSID: Used to identify the wireless LAN. To communicate with this AP, all wirelessclients MUST use the same SSID as AP’s. The SSID is case sensitive.Default SSID is GROUPxxxxxx, where xxxxxx are six hexadecimal digits.Channel: Selects the appropriate radio channel from the list provided. Thepermissible number of channels depends on the Regulatory Domain. (Thefactory default channel setting also depends on the Regulatory Domain).Basic rates (Mbits/s): The transfer rate that is used when a client is to associatewith the AP.Supported rates (Mbits/s): The transfer rate that a client is capable of receiving.Transmission Rate: Selects the rate adapting mechanism. The default setting is“Automatic”, which allows the AP to automatically adjust itstransfer speed for optimal performance and longest operatingrange.Preamble type: Uses long, short or both preambles in physical layer. Default valueis “Long”.Note! After reboot, you need to re-load the page to see any new settings.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual22The Advanced TabADVANCED: displays the advanced wireless configuration of this AP.Max associated stations: displays the maximum number of associated clients. Inorder to get a better performance, it is suggested to set“8” as the maximum number of associated clientsExclude long preamble: Enables to exclude packets with long preambles inphysical layer.Fragmentation threshold: The threshold which a data packet will be fragmented.RTS threshold: The threshold which a RTS packet will be sent before a data packetis sent.Beacon period: The period in millisecond a beacon will be sent.DTIM interval: Number of beacon intervals between successive DTIM (DeliveryTraffic Identification Maps).Multicast PM buffering: Enables the data buffering for Power Management.Note! After reboot, you need to re-load the page to see any new settings.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual23The Security TabSECURITY: displays the 802.11b security and encryption options on this AP.Hide SSID in Beacon: The option to hide the SSID in beacon, so that this AP will notbe found by a passive scan from Wireless Navigator Utility.Stations cannot use “unspecified” SSID: Enables the AP to associate with anystation whose SSID is set as “Any”.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual24WEP configuration: Display the Wired Equivalent Privacy security configurationsWEP enabled: Enables the Wired Equivalent Privacy security function.WEP key length: Selects 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption. Be sure that the settingin the AP shall be the same as in wireless clients, otherwise thecommunication will not work.WEP key: For 64-bit WEP encryption, a key of 10 hexadecimal characters in lengthmust be filled in. For 128-bit WEP encryption, a key of 26 hexadecimalcharacters in length must be filled in.. Be sure that the keyin the AP shallbe the same as in wireless clients, otherwise the communication will notwork.WEP key to use: Selects one of four key sets to be used for encryption. To connectto a Wi-Fi compliant wireless device, key #1 must be selected.Deny unencrypted data: Checks this box, then any unencrypted data frames will bedenied.Authentication: Selects the mechanism of shared key, open system or bothauthentication algorithmMAC address filtering: Displays the MAC address filtering mechanism.Enable filtering: Enables to filter the MAC address of every wireless device, whichintends to associate with this AP.Add an address: Adds an MAC address of a wireless device to the filter list.Addresses to allow: Adds MAC addresses of those wireless devices, which areallowed to associated with the AP.Note! How to get the MAC address:For example, If your PC is running in Windows environment, please enter theDOS Box, and key in the command “ ipconfig /all ” to get the Physical Address(MAC address) of your PC. For users who use other operation systems,please consult the system administrator for details.Note! After reboot, you need to re-load the page to see any new settings.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual25The IP Addr TabIP ADDR: displays the status of current IP setting .IP Address Mode: Select “Static” or “DHCP” mode. For “Static” mode, the IPaddress settings are given by user. For “DHCP” mode, thesesettings will be overridden by a DHCP server on your network.IP Address: The static IP address you want to assign to the AP. The default value is“192.168.1.100”.IP Subnet: The subnet mask you want to assign for the AP. The default value is“255.255.255.0”.IP Gateway: The gateway you want to assign for the AP. The default value is“192.168.1.1”.Allow upgrade uploads: Uncheck the box, then the AP can be allowed to firmwareupgraded.Note! After reboot, you need to re-load the page to see any new settings.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual26The Admin TabADMINISTRATION: Allows to change the device’s system configurations .Change password: Default none password.Reboot access point: When any setting was changed, the AP MUST be reboot sothat the change can be confirmed.Reset to factory defaults: This option will ERASE all the current settings, andreturn back to the factory defaults.Note! there could be several PCs over wired or wireless LAN installing withWireless Navigator Utility, and managing the AP simultaneously. Hence,it is suggested that, after installation completed, please change thepassword.Note! After reboot, you need to re-load the page to see any new settings.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual27The Help TabHELP: Displays the explanations of each setting shown in above seven tabs. Pleaseclick those hyperlinks in right side, then it will guide you to the details.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual285. Firmware Upgrade Procedure1. Click Start and select Programs, Wireless Navigator and then Wireless Navigator. Or,just double-click the Wireless Navigator icon on your desktop screen.2. The Wireless Navigator starts up.3. The computer starts searching for the Access Point and shows in the list. Choose the APthat you would like to upgrade the firmware, and use the right-click of the mouse to enterthe “Upgrade FW” option
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual294. The download will begin. Key in the new firmware file name and location or clickbrowsing to find the file in your computer.5. After entering the file information, click OK to continue.6. The downloading begins.7. After download finished, the AP will reset automatically, and the left indicator “DIAG” onAP will be off and then begin flashing. When the indicator “ DIAG” is always greeninstead of blinking, the firmware upgrade is completed and successfully.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual306. FAQ & TroubleshootingThis chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation andoperation of the Wireless Access Point. Please refer to the following descriptions to solve theproblems. If you can’t find an answer here, please contact your dealer for further advices.Q: My PC can’t locate the Wireless Access Point. How to check the problem?A: Please follow the procedures below:$ Check if your PC has installed TCP/IP protocol.$ Check if the IP addresses of your PC and Wireless Access Point both are on thesame IP network. If not, you may use Wireless Navigator to set up AP’s IP address,or change your PC’s IP address.$ Check if your wireless LAN card is set to Infrastructure correctly.$ Check if the SSID of your wireless card is the same as AP’s.$ Check if the WEP is enabled. If yes, please make sure that the wireless card inyour PC and the Wireless Access Point both have the same setting for WEP, suchas the key tables must match.$ At last, please check if radio interference is causing a problem; see if connection ispossible when close to the Wireless Access Point. Remember that the connectionrange can be as short as 100 feet in poor environment.Q: The Wireless connection speed is very slow. How to improve the problem?A: The wireless system will connect at the highest possible speed, depending on thedistance and the environment condition. To obtain the highest possible connection speed,you have to try to adjust the Access Point location and orientation. If you find the interferenceis the problem, changing to another channel may show a marked improvement.Q: Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?A: This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network.Consult the application’s user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network.Q: Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?A: Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN (local area network). Referto the game’s user guide for more information.Q: What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?A: The IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN standards subcommittee, which is formulating a
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual31standard for the industry. The objective is to enable wireless LAN hardware from differentmanufacturers to communicate.Q: What’s Ad-hoc?A: An Ad-hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapter, connectedas an independent wireless LAN. Ad-hoc wireless LAN is applicable at a departmental scalefor a branch or SOHO operation.Q: What is Infrastructure?A: An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration.Infrastructure is applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to central database, orwireless application for mobile workers.Q: What is Roaming?A: Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continuously whilemoving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single Wireless NetworkAccess Point. Before using the roaming function, the workstation must make sure that it isthe same SSID with the Wireless Access Point of dedicated coverage area.Q: What is Spread Spectrum?A: Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by themilitary for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed totrade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. In the other words, morebandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the trade offproduces a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that thereceiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiveris not turned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks like background noise.There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and FrequencyHopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).Q: What is WEP?A: WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bitas described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.7. GlossaryThis section explains the glossary of terms used in this manual that are required to configure
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual32the network.Wireless ChannelIf there is more than one Wireless LAN network with different ESS-ID on the same floor, andthey are communicating with each other, the baud rate may be slowed, due to the sameradio frequency being used. If this happens, you can still communicate regardless of otherLAN networks by using to use different frequencies (wireless channels).Note: If they are communications using the wireless LAN, be sure to set all the Units thesame wireless channel.DHCP ServerWhen configuring the network TCP/IP, be sure to set the IP address in each personalcomputer and other devices. When there is a DHCP server on the network, you can assignIP addresses automatically to the personal computers and the Access Point on the network.For the Windows NT server and dial-up router, or other DHCP server function, refer to theWindows 2000, Windows NT, or dial-up router manual, or consult the manufacturer.ESS-IDThis ID is used to prevent cross-communication during communication between the AccessPoint and personal computers within the wireless LAN. The Wireless LAN personalcomputers that have the same ESS-ID as the Access Point can communicate with theAccess Point. The ESS-ID is case sensitive. You can enter a maximum of 32 alphanumericcharacters, and the underline "_".LAN (Local Area Network)Read as one word. A LAN is a network in a comparatively small area, such as campus orwithin a single building. The LAN baud rate varies from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps.MAC Address (Media Access Control Address)The MAC address is a physical address specific to each network card. The MAC address isconfigured from a total of six bytes as follows: A vendor code comprising the lead three bytesand a 3-byte user code. The vendor code is managed and assigned by IEEE. The user codeis managed using a unique (unduplicated) number from the network card manufacturer. Thatis, the MAC address is assigned as a physical address unique throughout the world. In anEthernet LAN, the MAC address is used as a base to create a frame for sending andreceiving.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual33TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)TCP/IP is a protocol equivalent to the network and transport levels of the OSI referencemodel, and it is defined using RFC. Consequently, different terminals can communicate witheach other using TCP/IP.• Normally, TCP/IP includes the application protocols TELNET and FTP.• TCP/IP is the standard internet protocol.WEP (Encryption)By setting an encryption key in the Access Point, you can prevent wireless packets frombeing decrypted externally.FirmwareFirmware is the name given to the software (programs) built into hardware such as the router,modem, and terminal adapter. This software is built into the hardware, so it can be said to bein-between hardware and software.ProtocolProtocols are the procedures and regulations for sending and receiving data between thenetwork terminals. For example, if two computers are communicating, you can send thecorrect information according to the regulations by formatting all required information. Theprotocol such as which terminal sends first, what type of message, what type of message thereceiving terminal should send in reply, the data format, and responses to communicationserrors are same of examples.Roaming FunctionIf using the roaming function and moving from one room to another room, you can switch theAccess Point automatically. With the roaming function, you can easily move from the officeto the conference room while maintaining access to the network.
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual348. Product SpecificationsThis chapter describes the specifications of the product and the LAN port connector.Wireless LAN InterfaceStandardsIEEE 802.11/11b CompliantAntennaBuilt-in Diversity Dipole AntennaFrequency Range2.4〜2.4835GHz ( Industrial Scientific Medical Band )DSSS - Direct Sequence Spread SpectrumData Transmission Rate11Mbps / 5.5Mbps / 2Mbps / 1Mbps Auto Fall-BackAccess ModeInfrastructure modeData SecurityProvides both 64-bit & 128-bit WEP EncryptionOutput Power15dBm (typical)Receiving Sensitivity-82dBm Min.RoamingIEEE 802.11 CompliantChannels11 Channels (US, Canada)
11Mbps Wireless Access Point User's Manual3513 Channels (Europe)Coverage AreaIndoors: up to 50M (165 ft.) @11Mbps up to 80M (265 ft.) @5.5 Mbps or lowerOutdoors: up to 150M (500 ft.) @11 Mbpsup to 300M (1000 ft.) @5.5 Mbps or lower(Depending on environment)Operating EnvironmentOperating Temperature: 0oC to 50oC degreeStorage Temperature: –25oC to 70oC degreeHumidity 10% to 90% non-condensing
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