Cameo Communications WLG2011 108Mbps Super-G Wireless LAN Access Point User Manual M WLG 2011 A1 02

Cameo Communications Inc 108Mbps Super-G Wireless LAN Access Point M WLG 2011 A1 02

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   108Mbps Super-GTM Wireless LAN Access Point    User Guide
v Regulatory notes and statements Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use Radio  frequency  electromagnetic  energy  is  emitted  from  Wireless  LAN  devices. The  energy  levels  of  these  emissions  however  are  far  much  less  than  the electromagnetic  energy  emissions  from wireless devices like for example  mobile phones.  Wireless  LAN  devices  are  safe  for  use  frequency  safety  standards  and recommendations.  The  use  of  Wireless  LAN  devices  may  be  restricted  in  some situations or environments for example: ·On board of airplanes, or ·In an explosive environment, or ·In case the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful In  case  the  policy  regarding  the  use  of  Wireless  LAN  devices  in  specific organizations  or environments  (e.g.  airports,  hospitals, chemical/oil/gas  industrial plants, private buildings etc.) is not clear, please ask for authorization to use these devices prior to operating the equipment. Regulatory Information/disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer  may  void  the  user’s  authority  to  operate  the  equipment.  The Manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized  modification  of  this  device,  of  the  substitution  or  attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to provide  reasonable  protection  against  harmful  interference  in  a  residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,  if  not  installed  and  used  in  accordance  with  the  instructions,  may  cause harmful interference to radio communications.  However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  If this equipment does cause
vi 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 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.  FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 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.  IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This  equipment  complies  with  FCC  radiation  exposure  limits  set  forth  for  an uncontrolled  environment.  This  equipment  should  be  installed  and  operated  with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country  dependent  and  are  firmware  programmed  at  the  factory  to  match  the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.  Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This  device  complies  with  the  essential  requirements  of  the  R&TTE  Directive 1999/5/EC.  The  following  test  methods  have  been  applied  in  order  to  prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
vii EN 60 950-1: 2001 +A11: 2004 Safety of Information Technology Equipment  EN 50385: 2002 Product  standard  to  demonstrate  the  compliance  of  radio  base  stations and  fixed terminal stations for wireless telecommunication systems with the basic restrictions or  the  reference  levels  related  to  human  exposure  to  radio  frequency electromagnetic fields (110 MHz - 40 GHz) – General public  EN 300 328 V1.6.1 (2004-11) Electromagnetic  compatibility  and  Radio  spectrum  Matters  (ERM);  Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band  and  using  wide  band  modulation  techniques;  Harmonized  EN  covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive  EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 (2002-08) and EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (2002-08) Electromagnetic  compatibility  and  Radio  spectrum  Matters  (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment  This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.  In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services.  This device may not  be used for  setting up outdoor radio links in France and  in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.
viii 0560  Česky [Czech]  [Jméno výrobce] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [typ zařízení] je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish]  Undertegnede  [fabrikantens  navn]  erklærer  herved,  at  følgende  udstyr  [udstyrets typebetegnelse] overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch [German]  Hiermit erklärt [Name des Herstellers], dass  sich das  Gerät [Gerätetyp]  in Übereinstimmung mit  den  grundlegenden  Anforderungen  und  den  übrigen  einschlägigen  Bestimmungen  der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Eesti [Estonian]  Käesolevaga kinnitab  [tootja  nimi  =  name  of  manufacturer] seadme [seadme  tüüp  =  type  of equipment]  vastavust  direktiivi  1999/5/EÜ  põhinõuetele  ja  nimetatud  direktiivist  tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. English  Hereby, [name of manufacturer], declares that this [type of equipment] is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish]  Por medio de la presente [nombre del fabricante] declara que el [clase de equipo] cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική [Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ  [name  of  manufacturer]  ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ  [type  of  equipment] ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français [French]  Par  la  présente [nom  du  fabricant]  déclare que  l'appareil  [type  d'appareil]  est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Italiano [Italian]  Con la presente [nome del costruttore] dichiara che questo [tipo di apparecchio] è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski [Latvian]  Ar  šo  [name  of  manufacturer   /  izgatavotāja  nosaukums]  deklarē,  ka  [type  of  equipment  / iekārtas  tips]  atbilst  Direktīvas  1999/5/EK  būtiskajām  prasībām  un  citiem  ar  to  saistītajiem noteikumiem. Lietuvių [Lithuanian]   Šiuo [manufacturer name] deklaruoja, kad šis [equipment type] atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Nederlands [Dutch]  Hierbij verklaart [naam van de fabrikant] dat het toestel [type van toestel] in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Malti [Maltese]  Hawnhekk,  [isem  tal-manifattur],  jiddikjara  li  dan  [il-mudel  tal-prodott]  jikkonforma  mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Magyar [Hungarian]  Alulírott,  [gyártó  neve]  nyilatkozom,  hogy  a  [...  típus]  megfelel  a  vonatkozó  alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Polski [Polish]  Niniejszym  [nazwa  producenta]  oświadcza,  że  [nazwa  wyrobu]  jest  zgodny  z  zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. Português [Portuguese]  [Nome do fabricante] declara que este [tipo de equipamento] está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
ix Slovensko [Slovenian]  [Ime proizvajalca] izjavlja, da je ta [tip opreme] v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky [Slovak]  [Meno  výrobcu]  týmto  vyhlasuje,  že  [typ  zariadenia]  spĺňa  základné  požiadavky  a  všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Suomi [Finnish]  [Valmistaja = manufacturer] vakuuttaa täten että [type of equipment = laitteen tyyppimerkintä] tyyppinen  laite  on  direktiivin  1999/5/EY  oleellisten  vaatimusten  ja  sitä  koskevien  direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska [Swedish]  Härmed intygar [företag] att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
x TABLE OF CONTENT About This Guide...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Purpose.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Overview of this User’s Guide.............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Unpacking and Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Unpacking............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Hardware Instalation................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Front panel............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Rear Panel............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Hardware connections........................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Connect to the xDSL/Cable Modem or Switch/Hub......................................................................................................................... 6 Check the installation........................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Login to the Wireless AP through WLAN............................................................................................................................................ 7 Login..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Main Screen of the Access Point .......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Wizard................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Status................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Basic Setting ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 IP Setting............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Advanced Setting................................................................................................................................................................................ 16 Access Point Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16 AP Client mode............................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Wireless Bridge mode..................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Multiple Bridge mode..................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Repeater mode ................................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Security............................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Tools ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Technical Specifications 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1 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your purchase of this 108Mbps Super-G Wireless LAN Access Point.  This  manual helps  to  features  the  innovating  wireless  technology  that  can help you build a wireless network easily! This manual contains detailed instructions in operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. With a WLAN Access Point, a mobile computer can share data with another mobile computer in a wireless way. Easy-to-use utilities are bundled with WLAN Access Point for configuration and monitoring purposes.  WLAN networking can wirelessly transmit and receive data, minimizing the need for wired connections, at a speed of up to 108Mbps (Super-G mode). With WLAN networking, you can locate your PC wherever you want without wires and cables. WLAN  networking  provides  users  with  an  access  to  real-time  information anywhere  in  their  organization.  The  mobility  provides  productivity  and  service, which are not available under wired networks.  Purpose This manual discusses how to install the WLAN Access Point.  Overview of this User’s Guide Introduction.  Describes the WLAN Access Point and its features. Unpacking  and  Setup.    Helps  you  get  started  with  the  basic  installation  of  the WLAN Access Point. Hardware Installation.  Describes the LED indicators of the AP. Software Installation.  Tells how to setup the driver and the utility setting. Technical Specifications. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental) specifications of the WLAN Access Point.
3 UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Access Point. Unpacking Open the box of the Access Point and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items:  One 108Mbps Super-GTM Wireless LAN Access Point  One 2dBi dipole antenna  One external power adapter  One CD-Rom (User’s guide) If  any  item  is  found  missing  or  damaged,  please  contact  your  local  reseller  for replacement. Setup The setup of the Wireless Access Point can be performed using the following steps:  Locate an optimum location for the Wireless LAN Access Point (AP). The best place for your AP is usually the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.  Visually inspect the Ethernet RJ-45 port connector and make sure that it is fully plugged in to the system’s Ethernet switch/hub port.  Fix the direction of the antennas. Try to place the AP in a position that can best cover your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will be. The antenna’s position enhances the receiving sensitivity.  Visually inspect if the Power Adapter was fully plugged to the device power jack.
5 HARDWARE INSTALATION Front panel The figure below shows the LED Indicator of the Wireless LAN Access Point.  Power: This  indicator  lights  green  when  the  Access  Point  receives  power.  Otherwise,  it turns off. WLAN: The indicator blinking green whiles the wireless LAN activity. LAN (Link/ACT): The indicator lights green when the LAN port is connected to an Ethernet network successful. Otherwise, the indicator blinking green while transmitting or receiving data on the Ethernet network. Rear Panel The figure below shows the rear panel of the Access Point     Rear Panel
6 Ethernet port Ethernet  port  with  10/100Mbps  Fast  Ethernet  connections,  connect  this  port  to switch/hub. Reset The Reset function is to reset the setting back to factory default setting, once you press the “RESET” button more than 5 seconds. DC Power Connect the Power Adapter DC plug to the AP’s power jack. Antenna One external 2dBi dipole antenna. Hardware connections  Connect to the xDSL/Cable Modem or Switch/Hub 1. Plug  in  one  end  of  the  RJ45  network  cable  to  the  xDSL/Cable  Modem  or Switch/Hub Ethernet port.  2. Plug in the other end of the RJ45 network cable to the Wireless Access Point. Check the installation The LEDs of the Access Point are clearly visible and the status of the network link can be seen instantly: 1. With the power source on, once the device is connected, the Power, LAN and WLAN port LEDs will light up indicating a normal status. 2. If the LAN Port’s Link indicator does not light up then check the RJ-45 cable if  it  is  firmly  feed  to  the  RJ45  port,  while  the  LAN  is  link  up  to  the Switch/Hub, the LAN port’s LED will light up.
7 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS LAN ACCESS POINT The Wireless Access Point has a Web GUI interface for the configuration. The AP can  be  configured  through  the  Web  Browser.  A  network  manager  can  manage, control  and  monitor  the  AP  from  the  local  LAN.  This  section  indicates  how  to configure the AP to enable its functions. Login to the Wireless AP through WLAN Before  configuring  the  Wireless  AP  through  WLAN,  make  sure  that  the  SSID, Channel and the WEP was set properly. The default setting of the Wireless AP that you will use:  SSID: default  Channel: 6  WEP Encryption: Disabled  IP address: 192.168.1.1 Login Before you configure this device, note that when the AP is configured through an Ethernet  connection,  make  sure  the  manager  PC  must  be  set  on  same  the  IP network. For example, when the default network address of the default IP address of the AP is 192.168.1.1, then the manager PC should be set at 192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 and 254), and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Open Internet Explorer 5.0 or above Web browser. Enter IP address  http://192.168.1.1 (the factory-default  IP address  setting)  to the address location.  When there is  a screen needs to  enter the User name and Password, both of the default Username and Password is “admin”
 8 Main Screen of the Access Point The screen will show the status of the AP when you login to the AP. There are seven main functions included in the top side of the main screen: Wizard, Status, Basic Setting, IP Setting, Advanced Setting, Security and Tools. Point the selections in the top side of the menu screen.
 9 Wizard Setup  wizard  is  provided  as  the  part  of  the  web  configuration  utility.  User  can simply follow the step-by-step process to get Access Point configuration ready to run in 4 easy steps by clicking on the “Wizard” button on the function menu. The following screen will appear. Please click “Next” to continue.  Step 1: Set Password User can change the password and then click “Next” to continue.  Step2: Set WLAN Connection Please  type  the  name  of  SSID  and  select  the  Channel.  Then,  click  “Next”  to continue.
 10 Step 3: Set WEP Encryption If user wants to enable WEP, please click “Enabled”. Then, select the key size of WEP encryption and enter the key value in the key text box. Please click “Next” to continue.  Step 4: Restart The Setup wizard is now completed. The new settings will be effective after the Access Point restarted. Please click “Restart” to reboot the Access Point. If user does not want to make any changes, please click “exit” to quit without any changes. User also can go back to modify the setting by clicking “back”.
 11 Status This page as below shows the following information.  Firmware Version: Shows the current firmware version and released date code. LAN:  Shows  the  Mac  address,  IP  address  (default:  192.168.1.1),  Subnet  Mask, Gateway  Address.  The  current  LAN  traffic  calculated  in  terms  of  number  of packets sent and received by AP through wired connection is also displayed. Wireless: Shows the current SSID, the status of Encryption Function (Enable or Disable), the current using channel. The current wireless traffic calculated in terms of number of packets sent and received by AP through wireless communication is also displayed. View  Log:  Once  clicked,  the  page  will  change  to  login  page.  The  login  page records every event and the time that it happens.  User may clear the entries recorded in the log by clicking the “Clear Log” button, and refresh the screen to show the latest log entries by clicking the “Refresh” button.
 12 Basic Setting This is the page allow user to change the access point settings. . AP Name: The name of the AP, which can be used to identify the Access Point among the all the Access Points in the wireless network. SSID: Service Set Identifier, which is a unique name shared among all clients and nodes in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for each clients and nodes in the wireless network. Channel: The channel that AP will operate in. User can select the channel range from 1 to 11 when AP set in North America (FCC) domain. User can select the channel range from 1 to 13 when AP set in European (ETSI) domain. And User can select the channel range from 1 to 14 when AP set in Japanese domain.(User can’t change the setting of domain.) Extended Range: When you enable this function, AP will reduce data rate with a long distance. Authentication Type: There are four options: Disable, WEP, WPA and WPA2. All of  the WLAN nodes  and hosts on the  network  must  use the  same authentication type.   WEP Key:  1. Key type: Select the WEP key type for Open System or Shared Key; the Open System allows public access to the AP via wireless communications; the Shared Key requires the user to set a WEP key to exchange data with other wireless clients that have the same WEP key. 2. WEP Key length: Select the WEP key length for 64bits or 128 bits. 3. Key mode: Select the WEP key format for ASCII or HEX. 4. Key 1 ~ Key 4: Specify the WEP key value in key 1 ~ key 4.
 13 Press  Apply  button  to  save  the  new  settings  and  the  Access  Point  will  be restart to activate the new settings. Note: When the WEP security is enabled, all the wireless clients that wish to connect to the Access Point must also have WEP enabled with the identical WEP Key value entered.    WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK:    If  WPA-PSK  or  WPA2-PSK  is  selected,  user  needs  to  set  the  key  in  the passphrase field as the below screen. The key length should be 8 characters at least.
 14 WPA / WPA2:  If WPA or WPA2 is selected, the below screen is shown.  Please set the length of the encryption key and the parameters for the RADIUS server.      Encryption Key: Select the Encryption Key Length ranging from 64 or 128 Bits that you would like to use. RADIUS Server 1:  Enter  the  IP  address  and  the  Port  number  to  be  used  by  the  Primary  Radius Server, enter the Shared Secret, which is used by the Radius Server. RADIUS Server 2: (optional) Enter the IP address and the Port number to be used by the Secondary Radius Server, enter the Shared Secret, which is used by the Radius Server.  Press Apply button to save the new settings and the Access Point will be restart to activate the new settings.
 15 IP Setting This page allows user to configure the IP and DHCP settings of the Access Point.  The default IP address of this access point is 192.168.1.1 with the subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.  User  can  type  in  other  values  for  IP  Address,  Subnet  Mask  and Gateway and click “Apply” button for the changes to be effective.  User can also set the Access Point to obtain the IP from a DHCP server, but it is not recommended.  Select  the  option  “Obtain  IP  Automatically”  and  click  “Apply” button for the changes to be effective. DHCP  Server:  It is not recommended  to enable  the DHCP Server if  user has  a DHCP server running in LAN network because it probably will cause possible the conflict of IP assignment. Enable the DHCP server function by selecting the option “On”, and enter the IP range. DNS Server: When enabled the DHCP Server, enter IP address of the DNS server in the text boxes. Your ISP will provide you with this information. Click “Apply” for the changes to be effective
 16 Advanced Setting This page contains configurations for advanced users, which the change reflects the wireless performance and operating modes.  AP  Mode:  The WLAN  AP supports  five operation  modes for Access  Point, AP Client, Wireless Bridge, Multiple Bridge, and Repeater mode. Access Point Mode  Configure  the  AP  to  Access  Point  mode;  with  this  mode,  WLAN  clients  can access LAN or other WLAN clients through this AP.  AP mode application
 17 AP Client mode   Configure the AP to AP Client mode; the AP will be a wireless Ethernet adapter transforms any Ethernet-enabled devices to have the wireless function.  AP Client mode application Remote AP SSID: Service Set Identifier, which is a unique name shared among all clients and nodes in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for each clients and nodes in the wireless network. Site Survey: This button allows user to enable the Site Survey function to scan for  the  available  wireless  network  (wireless  clients  and  Access  Points)  and establish  wireless  communications  with  one.  Selected  one  of  them  in  list  to establish communications and click “Connect” button.
 18  WDS: Select the client mode connection method for WDS, Clone MAC or Proxy. WDS: Through this client mode AP, multiple users are allowed connecting to the wireless LAN network and with the users own MAC address. MAC  Clone:  Through  this  client  mode  AP,  only  single  user  is  allowed connecting to the wireless LAN network and with the user own MAC address. Proxy:  Multiple  users  are  allowed  connecting  to  the  wireless  LAN  network through this client mode AP and with the AP own MAC address. Wireless Bridge mode    Configure to the wireless bridge mode; these APs will be a LAN to LAN wireless Ethernet bridge between two separated Ethernet LAN segments.  Bridge mode application Remote Bridge MAC: Enter the MAC address of the opposite AP here. Note: These two APs must using same wireless channel setting.
 19 Multiple Bridge mode    Configure to the multiple bridge mode; these APs will be a LAN to LAN wireless Ethernet bridge between two or more separated Ethernet LAN segments.  Note: These Multiple Bridge APs must using same SSID setting.
 20 Repeater mode    Configure the AP to Repeater mode; the AP will be a wireless LAN repeater that will be extended the WLAN coverage range.  Note: The SSID setting must same as remote AP. Remote AP SSID: Service Set Identifier, which is a unique name shared among all clients and nodes in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for each clients and nodes in the wireless network. Site Survey: This button allows user to enable the Site Survey function to scan for  the  available  wireless  network  (wireless  clients  and  Access  Points)  and establish  wireless  communications  with  one.  Selected  one  of  them  in  list  to establish communications and click “Connect” button. Beacon  Interval:  To set  the  period  of  time in  milliseconds  that  AP  sends  out  a beacon. Default is 100 milliseconds. RTS Threshold: RTS stands for “Request to Send”. This parameter controls what size data packet the low level RF protocol issues to an RTS packet. The default is 2346. Fragmentation Threshold: To set the number of bytes used for the fragmentation boundary for directed messages. Default is 2346 bytes.
 21 DTIM Interval: This value indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the access point has  buffered  broadcast  or  multicast  messages  for  associated  clients,  it  sends  the next DTIM with a DTIM interval value. Access point clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. SSID Broadcast: While SSID Broadcast is enabled, all wireless clients will be able to communicate with the access point. For secure purpose, user may want to disable SSID  broadcast  to  allow  only  those  wireless  clients  with  the  AP  SSID  to communicate with the access point. TX Rates: Select one of the wireless communications transfer rates, measured in megabytes per second, based upon the speed of wireless adapters connected to the WLAN. CTS mode:  None: Disable CTS function.  Always: Regardless of wireless environment (11b or 11g), platform will always transfer 11b packet.  Auto: AP soon detected the wireless environment and decided the transmission packet, either 11b or 11g 11g  Only  Mode:  To  setting  the  AP  operation  mode  for  802.11g  only  or 802.11b/802.11g mix mode. Super G Mode: From the drop list, if you like to use Super-GTM to enhance the speed, there are three options on Super-GTM mode: Super G without turbo; Super G with Dynamic turbo and Super G with Static turbo.  The turbo mode indicates the combination of two channels to enhance the throughput.  Super G without turbo indicates that it is on Super G mode without the channel’s combination.  Dynamic turbo is able to automatically detect if any ‘Super-GTM based’ product is available.  If no, the connection is via ‘normal’ G. Static turbo means it will not go back to ‘normal’ G once it starts. Aging Interval: To limited STA connect timing.
 22 Security This page is where user configures the security features supported by this Access Point.  Password: Allow user to change the new login password. Here are the necessary steps: 1. Enter the new Administrator id in the “ Administrator id” field. 2. Enter the new password in the “AP Password New” field. 3. Enter the new password again in the “Confirm” field. 4. Click “Apply” MAC Filter: MAC Filter function controls the MAC of the network devices that are listed in this table for access authorization or denial. There have three choices:  MAC Filter: Disable or enable the MAC Filter function  Only allow PCs with MAC listed below to access device  Only deny PCs with MAC listed below to access device The maximum number of MAC addresses that can be stored is 50. User can browse through the MAC address saved by selecting the MAC Filter List. For any changes  made in the  security page, click  “Apply”  for the  changes  to be effective.
 23 Tools Four functions are provided in this page, Backup, Restore Settings, Restore default settings and Firmware Upgrade.  Backup Settings: Click on “Backup” button, which will open a FileSave Dialog box, where user gets to save all the current settings and configurations to a file. Restore Settings: Click on the “Browse” button to open a FileOpen Dialog box, where user gets to select the file, which saves previous settings and configurations. Upon  selecting  the  saved  file,  click  “Restore”  and  complete  the  restore  process when the access point re-operates after it restarts. Restore to default settings: Click on “Default” button to restore the access point back to its manufacture default settings. Firmware Upgrade: Click on the “Browse” button to open a FileOpen Dialog box, where gets to select the firmware file, which download from the web for the latest version.  Upon  selecting  the  firmware  file,  click  “Upgrade”  and  complete  the firmware upgrade process when the Access Point re-operates after it restarts. SNMP: Enable or disable the SNMP agent on the AP. System Location: Description the location of the AP. System Contact: Description the contact information for the person responsible for the AP.
 24 Community:  SNMP  system  name  for  exchanging  SNMP  community  messages. The name can be used to limit SNMP messages passing through the network. The default name is “public”. Trap  Receiver:  Type  the  name  of  the  destination  PC  that  will  receive  trap messages.
 25 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Standards  IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.3u 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Signal Type:  DSSS (802.11b) OFDM (802.11g) Modulation:  QPSK / BPSK / CCK / OFDM LED Indicators:  Power, LAN (Link/Activity), WLAN (Link) Frequency  2412 MHz ~ 2462 MHz (FCC) 2412 MHz ~ 2472 MHz (ETSI) 2400 MHz ~ 2484 MHz (Japan) Channel  1 ~ 11 Channels (FCC) 1 ~ 13 Channels (ETSI) 1 ~ 14 Channels (Japan) Data Encryption:  64 bit / 128 bit WEP Encryption, WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK Data Transfer Rate  Fast Ethernet: 10/100Mbps  Wireless: Up to 54Mbps in 802.11g mode; up to 108Mbps in Super-GTM mode Receiver Sensitivity  54Mbps: Typical -70 dBm @10% PER 11Mbps: Typical -85 dBm @8% PER Transmit Power  802.11g: Minimum 18dBm typically 802.11b: Minimum 19dBm typically Transmission Range:  Outdoor: 100~300M (depends on environment) Indoor: 50~100M (depends on environment) Network Cables  2-pair UTP/STP Cat. 3,4,5 (100 m) Interface  1 x 10/100Mbps RJ45 port Antenna:  1 x 2 dBi Dipole Antenna
 26  Physical and Environmental DC inputs  DC 7.5V /1A  Temperature  Operating: 0 ~ 40 oC, Storage: -10 ~ 70 oC Humidity  Operating: 10% ~ 90%, Storage: 5% ~ 90% Dimensions  140 x 98 x 30 mm (W x H x D) without Antenna EMI:  FCC Class B, CE Mark B,

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