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AC1200 Wireless LAN 11ac Dual-Band Concurrent Wall Mount Access Point User’s Manual EW-7679WAUser Manual 05-2014 / v1.0 Version: 1.0 (October, 2014)
CONTENTS I. Product Information .............................................................................. 1 I-1. Package Contents ........................................................................................................ 1 I-2. System Requirements .................................................................................................. 2 I-3. Hardware Overview ..................................................................................................... 2 I-4. LED Status .................................................................................................................... 3 I-5. Reset ............................................................................................................................ 3 I-6. Magnetic Wall Mount .................................................................................................. 4 I-7. Console ........................................................................................................................ 5 I-8. Safety Information ....................................................................................................... 6 II. Quick Setup ........................................................................................... 7 II-1. Initial Setup .................................................................................................................. 7 II-2. Basic Settings ............................................................................................................... 9 II-3. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ................................................................................... 13 III. Hardware Installation ........................................................................... 13 IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface ................................................. 14 IV-1. Information .............................................................................................................. 17 IV-1-1. System Information ................................................................................................. 17 IV-1-2. Wireless Clients ........................................................................................................ 21 IV-1-3. Wireless Monitor ..................................................................................................... 23 IV-1-4. Log ............................................................................................................................ 24 IV-2. Network Settings ..................................................................................................... 26 IV-2-1. LAN-Side IP Address ................................................................................................. 26 IV-2-2. LAN Port ................................................................................................................... 28 IV-2-3. VLAN ........................................................................................................................ 29 IV-3. Wireless Settings ...................................................................................................... 30 IV-3-1. 2.4GHz 11bgn ........................................................................................................... 30 IV-3-1-1. Basic ........................................................................................................................... 31 IV-3-1-2. Advanced ................................................................................................................... 34 IV-3-1-3. Security ...................................................................................................................... 36 IV-3-1-3-1. No Authentication ................................................................................................... 37 IV-3-1-3-2. WEP .......................................................................................................................... 38 IV-3-1-3-3. IEEE802.1x/EAP ........................................................................................................ 38 IV-3-1-3-4. WPA-PSK .................................................................................................................. 38 IV-3-1-3-5. WPA-EAP .................................................................................................................. 39 IV-3-1-3-6. Additional Authentication ....................................................................................... 39 IV-3-1-4. WDS ........................................................................................................................... 41
IV-3-2. 5GHz 11ac 11an ....................................................................................................... 43 IV-3-2-1. Basic ........................................................................................................................... 43 IV-3-2-2. Advanced ................................................................................................................... 46 IV-3-2-3. Security ...................................................................................................................... 48 IV-3-2-4. WDS ........................................................................................................................... 50 IV-3-3. RADIUS ....................................................................................................................... 52 IV-3-3-1. RADIUS Settings ......................................................................................................... 53 IV-3-3-2. Internal Server ........................................................................................................... 54 IV-3-3-3. RADIUS Accounts ....................................................................................................... 56 IV-3-4. MAC Filter ................................................................................................................ 58 IV-3-5. WMM ......................................................................................................................... 60 IV-4. Management ........................................................................................................... 62 IV-4-1. Admin ....................................................................................................................... 62 IV-4-2. Date and Time .......................................................................................................... 65 IV-4-3. Syslog Server ............................................................................................................ 67 IV-4-4. I’m Here ................................................................................................................... 68 IV-5. Advanced ................................................................................................................. 69 IV-5-1. LED Settings ............................................................................................................. 69 IV-5-2. Update Firmware ..................................................................................................... 70 IV-5-3. Save/Restore Settings .............................................................................................. 72 IV-5-4. Factory Default ........................................................................................................ 75 IV-5-5. Reboot ..................................................................................................................... 76 V. Appendix ............................................................................................. 77 V-1. Configuring your IP address ..................................................................................... 78 V-1-1. Windows XP ............................................................................................................. 78 V-1-2. Windows Vista ......................................................................................................... 80 V-1-3. Windows 7 ............................................................................................................... 82 V-1-4. Windows 8 ............................................................................................................... 89 V-1-5. Mac .......................................................................................................................... 89 V-1-6. Glossary...................................................................................................................... 91 V-2. Hardware Specification ............................................................................................ 94 V-3. ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL .................................................................................... 94
1 I. Product Information I-1. Package Contents 1. Access Point 2. Antennas x 2 3. Magnetic Wall Mount x 1 & Screws 4. Quick Installation Guide 5. Power Cord 6. Power Adapter 1 2 3 4 5 6 1
2 I-2. System Requirements - Existing cable/DSL modem & router - Computer with web browser for access point configuration I-3. Hardware Overview A. 12V DC port to connect the power adapter B. LAN port with Power over Ethernet (PoE PD, IN) C. LAN port with Power over Ethernet (PoE PSE, OUT) D. Reset the access point to factory default settings A 12V DC IN B LAN 1 (PoE) C LAN 2 D Reset
3 I-4. LED Status LED Status Description Off The access point is off. Blue The access point is on. Amber The access point is starting up. I-5. Reset If you experience problems with your access point, you can reset the device back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default. 1. Press and hold the reset button on the access point for at least 10 seconds than release the button. You may need to use a pin or similar sharp object to push the reset button. 2. Wait for the access point to restart. The access point is ready for setup when the LED is blue.
4 I-6. Magnetic Wall Mount The access point includes a magnetic wall mount which requires some assembly. 1. Attach the two magnetic wall mount strips to your wall using the included screws, as shown below. 2. Press the back of your access point firmly against the two wall mounted magnetic strips, with the access point’s in the correct position, upright orientation as displayed above. Ensure your access point is securely attached to the magnetic strips.
5 I-7. Console The access point can be configured via the “Console” port located on the access point’s side panel using a terminal-emulation program (e.g. HyperTerminal). Use the following configuration settings for terminal-emulation programs: Baud Rate 115200 Data 8 bit Parity None Stop 1 bit Flow Control None
6 I-8. Safety Information In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read and act in accordance with the following safety instructions. 1. The access point is designed for indoor use only; do not place the access point outdoors. 2. Do not place the access point in or near hot/humid places, such as a kitchen or bathroom. 3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the access point. 4. Handle the access point with care. Accidental damage will void the warranty of the access point. 5. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under 3 years old. Please keep the access point out of reach of children. 6. Do not place the access point on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials. The access point may become hot during use. 7. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the access point. If you experience problems with the access point, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask for help. 8. The access point is an electrical device and as such, if it becomes wet for any reason, do not attempt to touch it without switching the power supply off. Contact an experienced electrical technician for further help. 9. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from the access point or power adapter, then disconnect the access point and power adapter immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your dealer of purchase for help. 10. Operating temperature when using power adapter is 0°C to 40°C, Operating temperature when using PoE switch is 0°C to 50°C.
7 II. Quick Setup II-1. Initial Setup 1. Connect the access point to a computer via Ethernet cable. 2. Connect the power adapter to the access point’s 12V DC port and plug the power adapter into a power supply using the included cable. 3. Please wait a moment for the access point to start up. The access point is ready when the LED is blue. 4. Set your computer’s IP address to 192.168.2.x where x is a number in the range 3 – 100. If you are unsure how to do this, please refer to V-1. Configuring your IP address for more information. Please ensure there are no other active network connections on your computer (disconnect Wi-Fi connections and Ethernet cables). 5. Enter the access point’s default IP address 192.168.2.2 into the URL bar of a web browser.
8 6. You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the default username “admin” and the default password “1234”. 7. You will arrive the “System Information” screen shown below. 8. Next, please follow the instructions below in II-2. Basic Settings to configure the access point’s basic settings. For more advanced configurations, please refer to IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface.
9 II-2. Basic Settings The instructions below will help you to configure the following basic settings of the access point: - LAN IP Address - 2.4GHz & 5GHz SSID & Security - Administrator Name & Password - Time & Date It is recommended you configure these settings before using the access point. 1. To change the access point’s LAN IP address, go to “Network Settings” > “LAN-side IP Address” and you will see the screen below. 2. Enter the IP address settings you wish to use for your access point. You can use a dynamic (DHCP) or static IP address, depending on your network environment. Click “Apply” to save the changes and wait a few moments for the access point to reload. When you change your access point’s IP address, you need to use the new IP address to access the browser based configuration interface instead of the default IP 192.168.2.2. 3. To change the SSID of your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network(s), go to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz 11bgn” > “Basic”. Enter the new SSID for your 2.4GHz wireless network in the “SSID1” field and click “Apply”.
10 To utilize multiple 2.4GHz SSIDs, open the drop down menu labelled “Enable SSID number” and select how many SSIDs you require. Then enter a new SSID in the corresponding numbered fields below, before clicking “Apply”. 4. To configure the security of your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network(s), go to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz 11bgn” > “Security”. Select an “Authentication Method” and enter a “Pre-shared Key” or “Encryption Key” depending on your choice, then click “Apply”. If using multiple SSIDs, specify which SSID to configure using the “SSID” drop down menu. 5. Go to “Wireless Setting” > “5GHz 11ac 11an” and repeat steps 3 & 4 for the access point’s 5GHz wireless network.
11 6. To change the administrator name and password for the browser based configuration interface, go to “Management” > “Admin”. 7. Complete the “Administrator Name” and “Administrator Password” fields and click “Apply”. 8. To set the correct time for your access point, go to “Management” > “Date and Time”. 9. Set the correct time and time zone for your access point using the drop down menus. The access point also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) so alternatively you can enter the host name or IP address of a time server. Click “Apply” when you are finished.
12 You can use the “Acquire Current Time from your PC” button if you wish to set the access point to the same time as your PC. 10. The basic settings of your access point are now configured. Please refer to III. Hardware Installation for guidance on connecting your access point to a router or PoE switch.
13 II-3. III. Hardware Installation 1. Connect a router or PoE switch to the access point’s LAN 1 port using an Ethernet cable. PoE switches must be connected to the access point’s LAN 1 port. 2. If you are using a router, then connect the power adapter to the access point’s 12V DC port and plug the power adapter into a power supply. 3. If you are using a PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch then it is not necessary to use the included power adapter, the access point will be powered by the PoE switch. Do not use the power adapter if you are using a PoE switch. 4. Connect a local network client or switch to the access point’s LAN 2 port as required. The access point’s LAN 2 port can support another powered device(PD).
14 IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface The browser-based configuration interface enables you to configure the access point’s advanced features. The EW-7679WAC features a range of advanced functions such as MAC filtering, MAC RADIUS authentication, VLAN configurations, up to 32 SSIDs and many more. To access the browser based configuration interface: 1. Connect a computer to your access point using an Ethernet cable. 2. Enter your access point’s IP address in the URL bar of a web browser. The access point’s default IP address is 192.168.2.2. 3. You will be prompted for a username and password. The default username is “admin” and the default password is “1234”, though it was recommended that you change the password during setup (see II-2. Basic Settings). If you cannot remember your password, reset the access point back to its factory default settings. Refer to I-5. Reset 4. You will arrive at the “System Information” screen shown below.
15 5. Use the menu across the top and down the left side to navigate. 6. Click “Apply” to save changes and reload the access point, or “Cancel” to cancel changes. Please wait a few seconds for the access point to reload after you “Apply” changes, as shown below.
16 7. Please refer to the following chapters for full descriptions of the browser based configuration interface features.
17 IV-1. Information Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-1-1. System Information The “System Information” page displays basic system information about the access point.
18 System Model Displays the model number of the access point. Product Name Displays the product name for reference, which consists of “AP” plus the MAC address. Uptime Displays the total time since the device was turned on. Boot From Displays information for the booted hardware, booted from either USB or internal
19 memory. Version Displays the firmware version. MAC Address Displays the access point’s MAC address. Management VLAN ID Displays the management VLAN ID. IP Address Displays the IP address of this device. Click “Refresh” to update this value. Default Gateway Displays the IP address of the default gateway. DNS IP address of DNS (Domain Name Server) DHCP Server IP address of DHCP Server. Wired LAN Port Settings Wired LAN Port Specifies which LAN port (1 or 2). Status Displays the status of the specified LAN port (connected or disconnected). VLAN Mode/ID Displays the VLAN mode (tagged or untagged) and VLAN ID for the specified LAN port. See IV-2-3. VLAN Wireless 2.4GHz (5GHz) Status Displays the status of the 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless (enabled or disabled). MAC Address Displays the access point’s MAC address. Channel Displays the channel number the specified wireless frequency is using for broadcast. Transmit Power Displays the wireless radio transmit power level as a percentage. Wireless 2.4GHZ (5GHz) / SSID SSID Displays the SSID name(s) for the specified frequency. Authentication Method Displays the authentication method for the specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings Encryption Type Displays the encryption type for the specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings VLAN ID Displays the VLAN ID for the specified SSID. See IV-2-3. VLAN
20 Additional Authentication Displays the additional authentication type for the specified SSID. See IV-3. Wireless Settings Wireless Client Isolation Displays whether wireless client isolation is in use for the specified SSID. See IV-2-3. VLAN Wireless 2.4GHZ (5GHz) / WDS Status MAC Address Displays the peer access point’s MAC address. Encryption Type Displays the encryption type for the specified WDS. See IV-3-1-4. WDS VLAN Mode/ID Displays the VLAN ID for the specified WDS. See IV-3-1-4. WDS Refresh Click to refresh all information.
21 IV-1-2. Wireless Clients The “Wireless Clients” page displays information about all wireless clients connected to the access point on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency. Refresh time Auto Refresh Time Select a time interval for the client table list to automatically refresh. Manual Refresh Click refresh to manually refresh the client table. 2.4GHz (5GHz) WLAN Client Table SSID Displays the SSID which the client is connected to. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the client. Tx Displays the total data packets transmitted by the specified client. Rx Displays the total data packets received by the specified client.
22 Signal (%) Displays the wireless signal strength for the specified client. Connected Time Displays the total time the wireless client has been connected to the access point. Idle Time Client idle time is the time for which the client has not transmitted any data packets i.e. is idle. Vendor The vendor of the client’s wireless adapter is displayed here.
23 IV-1-3. Wireless Monitor Wireless Monitor is a tool built into the access point to scan and monitor the surrounding wireless environment. Select a frequency and click “Scan” to display a list of all SSIDs within range along with relevant details for each SSID. Wireless Monitor Site Survey Select which frequency (or both) to scan, and click “Scan” to begin. Channel Survey Result After a scan is complete, click “Export” to save the results to local storage. Site Survey Results Ch Displays the channel number used by the specified SSID. SSID Displays the SSID identified by the scan. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the wireless router/access point for the specified SSID. Security Displays the authentication/encryption type of the specified SSID. Signal (%) Displays the current signal strength of the SSID. Type Displays the 802.11 wireless networking standard(s) of the specified SSID. Vendor Displays the vendor of the wireless router/access point for the specified SSID.
24 IV-1-4. Log The system log displays system operation information such as up time and connection processes. This information is useful for network administrators. When the log is full, old entries are overwritten. Save Click to save the log as a file on your local computer. Clear Clear all log entries. Refresh Refresh the current log.
25 The following information/events are recorded by the log:  USB Mount & unmount  Wireless Client Connected & disconnected Key exchange success & fail  Authentication Authentication fail or successful.  Association Success or fail  Change Settings  System Boot Displays current model name  NTP Client  Wired Link LAN Port link status and speed status  Proxy ARP Proxy ARP module start & stop  Bridge Bridge start & stop.  SNMP SNMP server start & stop.  HTTP HTTP start & stop.  HTTPS HTTPS start & stop.  SSH SSH-client server start & stop.  Telnet Telnet-client server start or stop.  WLAN (2.4G) WLAN (2.4G] channel status and country/region status  WLAN (5G) WLAN (5G) channel status and country/region status  ADT
26 IV-2. Network Settings Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-2-1. LAN-Side IP Address The “LAN-side IP address” page allows you to configure your access point on your Local Area Network (LAN). You can enable the access point to dynamically receive an IP address from your router’s DHCP server or you can specify a static IP address for your access point, as well as configure DNS servers. The access point’s default IP address is 192.168.2.2. LAN-side IP Address IP Address Assignment Select “DHCP Client” for your access point to be assigned a dynamic IP address from your router’s DHCP server, or select “Static IP” to manually specify a static/fixed IP address for your access point (below).
27 IP Address Specify the IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to your access point and will replace the default IP address. Subnet Mask Specify a subnet mask. The default value is 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway For DHCP users, select “From DHCP” to get default gateway from your DHCP server or “User-Defined” to enter a gateway manually. For static IP users, the default value is blank. DHCP users can select to get DNS servers’ IP address from DHCP or manually enter a value. For static IP users, the default value is blank. DNS Servers Primary Address DHCP users can select “From DHCP” to get primary DNS server’s IP address from DHCP or “User-Defined” to manually enter a value. For static IP users, the default value is blank. Secondary Address Users can manually enter a value when DNS server’s primary address is set to “User-Defined”.
28 IV-2-2. LAN Port The “LAN Port” page allows you to configure the settings for your access point’s two wired LAN (Ethernet) ports. Wired LAN Port Settings Wired LAN Port Identifies LAN port 1 or 2. Enable Enable/disable specified LAN port. Speed & Duplex Select a speed & duplex type for specified LAN port, or use the “Auto” value. LAN ports can operate up to 1000Mbps and full-duplex enables simultaneous data packets transfer/receive. Flow Control Enable/disable flow control. Flow control can pause new session request until current data processing is complete, in order to avoid device overloads under heavy traffic. 802.3az Enable/disable 802.3az. 802.3az is an Energy Efficient Ethernet feature which disables unused interfaces to reduce power usage.
29 IV-2-3. VLAN The “VLAN” (Virtual Local Area Network) enables you to configure VLAN settings. A VLAN is a local area network which maps workstations virtually instead of physically and allows you to group together or isolate users from each other. VLAN IDs 1 – 4094 are supported. VLAN IDs in the range 1 – 4094 are supported. VLAN Interface Wired LAN Port/Wireless Identifies LAN port 1 or 2 and wireless SSIDs (2.4GHz or 5GHz). VLAN Mode Select “Tagged Port” or “Untagged Port” for specified LAN interface. VLAN ID Set a VLAN ID for specified interface, if “Untagged Port” is selected. Management VLAN VLAN ID Specify the VLAN ID of the management VLAN. Only the hosts belonging to the same VLAN can manage the device.
30 IV-3. Wireless Settings Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-3-1. 2.4GHz 11bgn The “2.4GHz 11bgn” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS.
31 IV-3-1-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (s).
32 2.4GHz Basic Settings Wireless Enable or disable the access point’s 2.4GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no 2.4GHz SSIDs will be active. Band Select the wireless standard used for the access point. Combinations of 802.11b, 802.11g & 802.11n can be selected. Enable SSID Number Select how many SSIDs to enable for the 2.4GHz frequency from the drop down menu. A maximum of 16 can be enabled. SSID# Enter the SSID name for the specified SSID (up to 16). The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. VLAN ID Specify a VLAN ID for each SSID. Auto Channel Enable/disable auto channel selection. Auto channel selection will automatically set the wireless channel for the access point’s 2.4GHz frequency based on availability and potential interference. When disabled, select a channel manually as shown in the next table. Auto Channel Range Select a range from which the auto channel setting (above) will choose a channel. Auto Channel Interval Specify a frequency for how often the auto channel setting will check/reassign the wireless channel. Check/uncheck the “Change channel even if clients are connected” box according to your preference. Channel Bandwidth Set the channel bandwidth: 20MHz (lower performance but less interference), 40MHz (higher performance but potentially higher interference) or Auto (automatically select based on interference level). BSS BasicRateSet Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is a series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients.
33 When auto channel is disabled, select a wireless channel manually: Channel Select a wireless channel from 1 – 11 (1-13). Channel Bandwidth Set the channel bandwidth: 20MHz (lower performance but less interference), 40MHz (higher performance but potentially higher interference) or Auto (automatically select based on interference level). BSS BasicRate Set Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is a series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients.
34 IV-3-1-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point. 2.4GHz Advanced Settings Contention Slot Select “Short” or “Long” – this value is used for contention windows in WMM (see IV-3-6. WMM). Preamble Type Set the wireless radio preamble type. The preamble type in 802.11 based wireless communication defines the length of the CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) block for communication between the access point and roaming wireless adapters. The default value is “Short Preamble”. Guard Interval Set the guard interval. A shorter interval can improve performance.
35 802.11g Protection Enable/disable 802.11g protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.) 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.) DTIM Period Set the DTIM (delivery traffic indication message) period value of the wireless radio. The default value is 1. RTS Threshold Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347. Fragment Threshold Set the fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2346. Multicast Rate Set the transfer rate for multicast packets or use the “Auto” setting. Tx Power Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power. Setting a lower power output can enhance security since potentially malicious/unknown users in distant areas will not be able to access your signal. Beacon Interval Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The default value is 100. Station idle timeout Set the interval for keepalive messages from the access point to a wireless client to verify if the station is still alive/active.
36 IV-3-1-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network. Select hard-to-guess passwords which include combinations of numbers, letters and symbols, and change your password regularly.
37 2.4GHz Wireless Security Settings SSID Selection Select which SSID to configure security settings for. Broadcast SSID Enable or disable SSID broadcast. When enabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network. When disabled, the SSID will not be visible as an available Wi-Fi network to clients – clients must manually enter the SSID in order to connect. A hidden (disabled) SSID is typically more secure than a visible (enabled) SSID. Wireless Client Isolation Enable or disable wireless client isolation. Wireless client isolation prevents clients connected to the access point from communicating with each other and improves security. Typically, this function is useful for corporate environments or public hot spots and can prevent brute force attacks on clients’ usernames and passwords. Load Balancing Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID. Set a load balancing value (maximum 50). Authentication Method Select an authentication method from the drop down menu and refer to the information below appropriate for your method. Additional Authentication Select an additional authentication method from the drop down menu and refer to the information below (IV-3-1-3-6.) appropriate for your method. IV-3-1-3-1. No Authentication Authentication is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the access point. Disabling wireless authentication is not recommended. When disabled, anybody within range can connect to your device’s SSID.
38 IV-3-1-3-2. WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher level of security consider using WPA encryption. Key Length Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended. Key Type Choose from “ASCII” (any alphanumerical character 0-9, a-z and A-Z) or “Hex” (any characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F). Default Key Select which encryption key (1 – 4 below) is the default key. For security purposes, you can set up to four keys (below) and change which is the default key. Encryption Key 1 – 4 Enter your encryption key/password according to the format you selected above. IV-3-1-3-3. IEEE802.1x/EAP Key Length Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended. IV-3-1-3-4. WPA-PSK WPA-PSK is a secure wireless encryption type with strong data protection and user authentication, utilizing 128-bit encryption keys. WPA Type Select from WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode-PSK, WPA2 or WPA only. WPA2 is safer than WPA only, but not supported by all wireless clients. Please make sure your wireless client supports your selection. Encryption Select “TKIP/AES Mixed Mode” or “AES” encryption type. Key Renewal Interval Specify a frequency for key renewal in minutes. Pre-Shared Key Choose from “Passphrase” (8 – 63
39 Type alphanumeric characters) or “Hex” (up to 64 characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F). Pre-Shared Key Please enter a security key/password according to the format you selected above. IV-3-1-3-5. WPA-EAP WPA Type Select from WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-EAP. Encryption Select “TKIP/AES Mixed Mode” or “AES” encryption type. Key Renewal Interval Specify a frequency for key renewal in minutes. WPA-EAP must be disabled to use MAC-RADIUS authentication. IV-3-1-3-6. Additional Authentication Additional wireless authentication methods can also be used: MAC Address Filter Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address specified in the MAC filter table. See IV-3-5.MAC Filter to configure MAC filtering. MAC Filter & MAC-RADIUS Authentication Restrict wireless clients access using both of the above MAC filtering & RADIUS authentication methods. MAC-RADIUS Authentication Restrict wireless clients access based on MAC address via a RADIUS server, or password authentication via a RADIUS server. See IV-3-4.RADIUS to configure RADIUS servers. WPS must be disabled to use MAC-RADIUS authentication. See IV-3-3. for WPS settings.
40 MAC RADIUS Password Select whether to use MAC address or password authentication via RADIUS server. If you select “Use the following password”, enter the password in the field below. The password should match the “Shared Secret” used in IV-3-4. RADIUS.
41 IV-3-1-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side. WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses. All access points should use the same wireless channel and encryption method.
42 2.4GHz WDS Functionality Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “WDS Dedicated Mode” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method. Local MAC Address Displays the MAC address of your access point. WDS Peer Settings WDS # Enter the MAC address for up to four other WDS devices you wish to connect. WDS VLAN VLAN Mode Specify the WDS VLAN mode to “Untagged Port” or “Tagged Port”. VLAN ID Specify the WDS VLAN ID when “Untagged Port” is selected above. WDS Encryption method Encryption Select whether to use “None” or “AES” encryption and enter a pre-shared key for AES consisting of 8-63 alphanumeric characters.
43 IV-3-2. 5GHz 11ac 11an The “5GHz 11ac 11an” menu allows you to view and configure information for your access point’s 5GHz wireless network across four categories: Basic, Advanced, Security and WDS. IV-3-2-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays basic settings for your access point’s 5GHz Wi-Fi network (s).
44 5GHz Basic Settings Wireless Enable or disable the access point’s 5GHz wireless radio. When disabled, no 5GHz SSIDs will be active. Band Select the wireless standard used for the access point. Combinations of 802.11a, 802.11n & 802.11ac can be selected. Enable SSID Number Select how many SSIDs to enable for the 5GHz frequency from the drop down menu. A maximum of 16 can be enabled. SSID# Enter the SSID name for the specified SSID (up to 16). The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. VLAN ID Specify a VLAN ID for each SSID. Auto Channel Enable/disable auto channel selection. Auto channel selection will automatically set the wireless channel for the access point’s 5GHz frequency based on availability and potential interference. When disabled, select a channel manually as shown in the next table. Auto Channel Range Select a range from which the auto channel setting (above) will choose a channel. Auto Channel Interval Specify a frequency for how often the auto channel setting will check/reassign the wireless channel. Check/uncheck the “Change channel even if clients are connected” box according to your preference. Channel Bandwidth Set the channel bandwidth: 20MHz (lower performance but less interference), Auto 40/20MHz or Auto 80/40/20MHz (automatically select based on interference level). BSS BasicRate Set Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is a series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients.
45 When auto channel is disabled, select a wireless channel manually: Channel Select a wireless channel. Channel Bandwidth Set the channel bandwidth: 20MHz (lower performance but less interference), Auto 40/20MHz or Auto 80/40/20MHz (automatically select based on interference level). BSS BasicRate Set Set a Basic Service Set (BSS) rate: this is a series of rates to control communication frames for wireless clients.
46 IV-3-2-2. Advanced These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Changing these settings can adversely affect the performance of your access point. 5GHz Advanced Settings Guard Interval Set the guard interval. A shorter interval can improve performance. 802.11n Protection Enable/disable 802.11n protection, which increases reliability but reduces bandwidth (clients will send Request to Send (RTS) to access point, and access point will broadcast Clear to Send (CTS), before a packet is sent from client.) DTIM Period Set the DTIM (delivery traffic indication message) period value of the wireless radio. The default value is 1. RTS Threshold Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347. Fragment Threshold Set the fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2346.
47 Multicast Rate Set the transfer rate for multicast packets or use the “Auto” setting. Tx Power Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power. Setting a lower power output can enhance security since potentially malicious/unknown users in distant areas will not be able to access your signal. Beacon Interval Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The default value is 100. Station idle timeout Set the interval for keepalive messages from the access point to a wireless client to verify if the station is still alive/active.
48 IV-3-2-3. Security The access point provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent unauthorised access to your network. Select hard-to-guess passwords which include combinations of numbers, letters and symbols, and change your password regularly. 5GHz Wireless Security Settings SSID Selection Select which SSID to configure security settings for. Broadcast SSID Enable or disable SSID broadcast. When enabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network. When disabled, the SSID will not be visible as an available Wi-Fi network to clients – clients must manually enter the SSID in order to connect. A hidden (disabled) SSID is typically more secure than a visible (enabled) SSID.
49 Wireless Client Isolation Enable or disable wireless client isolation. Wireless client isolation prevents clients connected to the access point from communicating with each other and improves security. Typically, this function is useful for corporate environments or public hot spots and can prevent brute force attacks on clients’ usernames and passwords. Load Balancing Load balancing limits the number of wireless clients connected to an SSID. Set a load balancing value (maximum 50). Authentication Method Select an authentication method from the drop down menu and refer to the information below appropriate for your method. Additional Authentication Select an additional authentication method from the drop down menu and refer to the information below appropriate for your method. Please refer back to IV-3-1-3. Security for more information on authentication and additional authentication types.
50 IV-3-2-4. WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side. WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses. All access points should use the same wireless channel and encryption method.
51 5GHz WDS Mode WDS Functionality Select “WDS with AP” to use WDS with access point or “WDS Dedicated Mode” to use WDS and also block communication with regular wireless clients. When WDS is used, each access point should be configured with corresponding MAC addresses, wireless channel and wireless encryption method. Local MAC Address Displays the MAC address of your access point. WDS Peer Settings WDS # Enter the MAC address for up to four other WDA devices you wish to connect. WDS VLAN VLAN Mode Specify the WDS VLAN mode to “Untagged Port” or “Tagged Port”. VLAN ID Specify the WDS VLAN ID when “Untagged Port” is selected above. WDS Encryption Encryption Select whether to use “None” or “AES” encryption and enter a pre-shared key for AES with 8-63 alphanumeric characters.
52 IV-3-3. RADIUS The RADIUS sub menu allows you to configure the access point’s RADIUS server settings, categorized into three submenus: RADIUS settings, Internal Server and RADIUS accounts. A RADIUS server provides user-based authentication to improve security and offer wireless client control – users can be authenticated before gaining access to a network. The access point can utilize both a primary and secondary (backup) RADIUS server for each of its wireless frequencies (2.4GHz & 5GHz). External RADIUS servers can be used or the access point’s internal RADIUS server can be used. To use RADIUS servers, go to “Wireless Settings”  “Security” and select “MAC RADIUS Authentication”  “Additional Authentication” and select “MAC RADIUS Authentication” (see IV-3-1-3. & IV-3-2-3).
53 IV-3-4-1. RADIUS Settings Configure the RADIUS server settings for 2.4GHz & 5GHz. Each frequency can use an internal or external RADIUS server. RADIUS Type Select “Internal” to use the access point’s built-in RADIUS server or “external” to use an external RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Enter the RADIUS server host IP address. Authentication Port Set the UDP port used in the authentication protocol of the RADIUS server. Value must be between 1 – 65535. Shared Secret Enter a shared secret/password between 1 – 99 characters in length. This should match the “MAC-RADIUS” password used in IV-3-1-3-6 or IV-3-2-3.
54 Session Timeout Set a duration of session timeout in seconds between 0 – 86400. Accounting Enable or disable RADIUS accounting. Accounting Port When accounting is enabled (above), set the UDP port used in the accounting protocol of the RADIUS server. Value must be between 1 – 65535. IV-3-4-2. Internal Server The access point features a built-in RADIUS server which can be configured as shown below used when “Internal” is selected for “RADIUS Type” in the “Wireless Settings”  “RADIUS”  “RADIUS Settings” menu. To use RADIUS servers, go to “Wireless Settings”  “Security” and select “MAC RADIUS Authentication”  “Additional Authentication” and select “MAC RADIUS Authentication” (see IV-3-1-3. & IV-3-2-3). Internal Server Check/uncheck to enable/disable the access point’s internal RADIUS server. EAP Internal Authentication Select EAP internal authentication type from the drop down menu.
55 EAP Certificate File Format Displays the EAP certificate file format: PCK#12(*.pfx/*.p12) EAP Certificate File Click “Upload” to open a new window and select the location of an EAP certificate file to use. If no certificate file is uploaded, the internal RADIUS server will use a self-made certificate. Shared Secret Enter a shared secret/password for use between the internal RADIUS server and RADIUS client. The shared secret should be 1 – 99 characters in length. This should match the “MAC-RADIUS” password used in IV-3-1-3-6 or IV-3-2-3. Session Timeout Set a duration of session timeout in seconds between 0 – 86400. Termination Action Select a termination-action attribute: “Reauthentication” sends a RADIUS request to the access point, “Not-Reathentication” sends a default termination-action attribute to the access point, “Not-Send” no termination-action attribute is sent to the access point.
56 IV-3-4-3. RADIUS Accounts The internal RADIUS server can authenticate up to 256 user accounts. The “RADIUS Accounts” page allows you to configure and manage users.
57 User Name Enter the user names here, separated by commas. Add Click “Add” to add the user to the user registration list. Reset Clear text from the user name box. Select Check the box to select a user. User Name Displays the user name. Password Displays if specified user name has a password (configured) or not (not configured). Customize Click “Edit” to open a new field to set/edit a password for the specified user name (below). Delete Selected Delete selected user from the user registration list. Delete All Delete all users from the user registration list. Edit User Registration List User Name Existing user name is displayed here and can be edited according to your preference. Password Enter or edit a password for the specified user.
58 IV-3-5. MAC Filter Mac filtering is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your access point. This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the access point. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address. If a device which is not on the list of permitted MAC addresses attempts to connect to the access point, it will be denied. To enable MAC filtering, go to “Wireless Settings”  “2.4GHz 11bgn/5GHz 11ac 11an”  “Security”  “Additional Authentication” and select “MAC Filter” (see IV-3-1-3. & IV-3-2-3). The MAC address filtering table is displayed below:
59 Add MAC Address Enter a MAC address of computer or network device manually e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff’ or enter multiple MAC addresses separated with commas, e.g. ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff,aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-gg’ Add Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the MAC address filtering table. Reset Clear all fields. MAC address entries will be listed in the “MAC Address Filtering Table”. Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox. Select Delete selected or all entries from the table. MAC Address The MAC address is listed here. Delete Selected Delete the selected MAC address from the list. Delete All Delete all entries from the MAC address filtering table. Export Click “Export” to save a copy of the MAC filtering table. A new window will pop up for you to select a location to save the file.
60 IV-3-6. WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability certification based on the IEEE 802.11e standard, which provides Quality of Service (QoS) features to IEE 802.11 networks. WMM prioritizes traffic according to four categories: background, best effort, video and voice. Configuring WMM consists of adjusting parameters on queues for different categories of wireless traffic. Traffic is sent to the following queues: Background Low Priority High throughput, non time sensitive bulk data e.g. FTP Best Effort Medium Priority Traditional IP data, medium throughput and delay. Video High Priority Time sensitive video data with minimum time delay. Voice High Priority Time sensitive data such as VoIP and streaming media with minimum time delay. Queues automatically provide minimum transmission delays for video, voice, multimedia and critical applications. The values can further be adjusted manually:
61 CWMin Minimum Contention Window (milliseconds): This value is input to the initial random backoff wait time algorithm for retry of a data frame transmission. The backoff wait time will be generated between 0 and this value. If the frame is not sent, the random backoff value is doubled until the value reaches the number defined by CWMax (below). The CWMin value must be lower than the CWMax value. The contention window scheme helps to avoid frame collisions and determine priority of frame transmission. A shorter window has a higher probability (priority) of transmission. CWMax Maximum Contention Window (milliseconds): This value is the upper limit to random backoff value doubling (see above). AIFSN Arbitration Inter-Frame Space (milliseconds): Specifies additional time between when a channel goes idle and the AP/client sends data frames. Traffic with a lower AIFSN value has a higher priority. TxOP Transmission Opportunity (milliseconds): The maximum interval of time an AP/client can transmit. This makes channel access more efficiently prioritized. A value of 0 means only one frame per transmission. A greater value effects higher priority.
62 IV-4. Management Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-4-1. Admin You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. If you change the administrator password, please make a note of the new password. In the event that you forget this password and are unable to login to the browser based configuration interface, see I-5. Reset for how to reset the access point.
63 Account to Manage This Device Administrator Name Set the access point’s administrator name. This is used to log in to the browser based configuration interface and must be between 4-16 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Administrator Password Set the access point’s administrator password. This is used to log in to the browser based configuration interface and must be between 4-32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Advanced Settings Product Name Edit the product name according to your preference consisting of 1-32 alphanumeric characters. This name is used for reference purposes.
64 Management Protocol Check/uncheck the boxes to enable/disable specified management interfaces (see below). When SNMP is enabled, complete the SNMP fields below. SNMP Version Select SNMP version appropriate for your SNMP manager. SNMP Get Community Enter an SNMP Get Community name for verification with the SNMP manager for SNMP-GET requests. SNMP Set Community Enter an SNMP Set Community name for verification with the SNMP manager for SNMP-SET requests. SNMP Trap Enable or disable SNMP Trap to notify SNMP manager of network errors. SNMP Trap Community Enter an SNMP Trap Community name for verification with the SNMP manager for SNMP-TRAP requests. SNMP Trap Manager Specify the IP address or sever name (2-128 alphanumeric characters) of the SNMP manager. HTTP Internet browser HTTP protocol management interface HTTPS Internet browser HTTPS protocol management interface TELNET Client terminal with telnet protocol management interface SSH Client terminal with SSH protocol version 1 or 2 management interface SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMPv1, v2 & v3 protocol supported. SNMPv2 can be used with community based authentication. SNMPv3 uses user-based security model (USM) architecture.
65 IV-4-2. Date and Time You can configure the time zone settings of your access point here. The date and time of the device can be configured manually or can be synchronized with a time server. Date and Time Settings Local Time Set the access point’s date and time manually using the drop down menus. Acquire Current Time from your PC Click “Acquire Current Time from Your PC” to enter the required values automatically according to your computer’s current time and date.
66 NTP Time Server Use NTP The access point also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup. Server Name Enter the host name or IP address of the time server if you wish. Update Interval Specify a frequency (in hours) for the access point to update/synchronize with the NTP server. Time Zone Time Zone Select the time zone of your country/ region. If your country/region is not listed, please select another country/region whose time zone is the same as yours.
67 IV-4-3. Syslog Server The system log can be sent to a server or to attached USB storage. Syslog Server Transfer Logs Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the use of a syslog server, and enter a host name, domain or IP address for the server, consisting of up to 128 alphanumeric characters. Copy Logs to Attached USB Device Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable copying logs to attached USB storage.
68 IV-4-4. I’m Here The access point features a built-in buzzer which can sound on command using the “I’m Here” page. This is useful for network administrators and engineers working in complex network environments to locate the access point. The buzzer is loud! Duration of Sound Set the duration for which the buzzer will sound when the “Sound Buzzer” button is clicked. Sound Buzzer Activate the buzzer sound for the above specified duration of time.
69 IV-5. Advanced Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. IV-5-1. LED Settings The access point’s LEDs can be manually enabled or disabled according to your preference. Power LED Select on or off. Diag LED Select on or off.
70 IV-5-2. Update Firmware The “Firmware” page allows you to update the system firmware to a more recent version. Updated firmware versions often offer increased performance and security, as well as bug fixes. You can download the latest firmware from the website. Do not switch off or disconnect the access point during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device.
71 Update Firmware From Select to upload firmware from your local computer or from an attached USB device. (You must transfer a firmware file to the USB device first.) Firmware Update File Click “Browse” to open a new window to locate and select the firmware file in your computer. Update Click “Update” to upload the specified firmware file to your access point.
72 IV-5-3. Save/Restore Settings The access point’s “Save/Restore Settings” page enables you to save/backup the access point’s current settings as a file to your local computer or a USB device attached to the access point, and restore the access point to previously saved settings.
73 Save / Restore Settings Using Device Select to save the access point’s settings to your local computer or to an attached USB device. Save Settings to USB Save Settings Click “Save” to save settings and a new window will open to specify a location to save the settings file. If saving settings to your computer or USB device, you can also check the “Encrypt the configuration file with a password” box and enter a password to protect the file in the field underneath, if you wish. Restore Settings from USB Restore Settings Click the browse button to find a previously saved settings file on your computer or select a settings file from your USB device.
74 Settings files located on your USB storage will automatically be displayed. Then click “Restore” to replace your current settings. If your settings file is encrypted with a password, check the “Open file with password” box and enter the password in the field underneath.
75 IV-5-4. Factory Default If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device (see IV-5.5) or reset the device back to its factory default settings. You can reset the access point back to its default settings using this feature if the location of the access point is not convenient to access the reset button. Factory Default Click “Factory Default” to restore settings to the factory default. A pop-up window will appear and ask you to confirm. After resetting to factory defaults, please wait for the access point to reset and restart.
76 IV-5-5. Reboot If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device or reset the access point back to its factory default settings (see IV-5-4). You can reboot the access point remotely using this feature. Reboot Click “Reboot” to reboot the device. A countdown will indicate the progress of the reboot.
77 V. Appendix V-1. Configuring your IP address The access point uses the default IP address 192.168.2.2. In order to access the browser based configuration interface, you need to modify the IP address of your computer to be in the same IP address subnet e.g. 192.168.2.x (x = 3 – 254). The procedure for modifying your IP address varies across different operating systems; please follow the guide appropriate for your operating system. In the following examples we use the IP address 192.168.2.10 though you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.2.x (x = 3 – 254).
78 V-1-1. Windows XP 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Double-click the “Network and Internet Connections” icon, click “Network Connections”, and then double-click “Local Area Connection”. The “Local Area Connection Status” window will then appear, click “Properties”. 2. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
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80 V-1-2. Windows Vista 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and Tasks”, then click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area Network”, then select “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window will then appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”, and then click “Properties”. 2. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
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82 V-1-3. Windows 7 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. 2. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”. 3. Click “Local Area Connection”.
83 4. Click “Properties”.
84 5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”. 6. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
85 V-1-4. Windows 8 1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click. 2. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen, as shown below.
86 3. Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”.
87 4. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side. 5. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”.
88 6. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”. 7. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
89 V-1-5. Mac 1. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences” 2. In System Preferences, click on “Network”. 3. Click on “Ethernet” in the left panel. 4. Open the drop-down menu labeled “Configure IPv4” and select “Manually”.
90 5. Enter the IP address 192.168.2.10 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click on “Apply” to save the changes.
91 V-1-6. Glossary Default Gateway (Access point): Every non-access point IP device needs to configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination. DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically gives every computer on your home network an IP address. DNS Server IP Address: DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet servers to have a domain name (such as www.Broadbandaccess point.com) and one or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a database of Internet servers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is requested (as in typing "Broadbandaccess point.com" into your Internet browser), the user is sent to the proper IP address. The DNS server IP address used by the computers on your home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned to you. DSL Modem: DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds. Ethernet: A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by special cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10/100 million bits per second (Mbps). IP Address and Network (Subnet) Mask: IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods, that identifies a single, unique Internet computer host in an IP network. Example: 192.168.2.1. It consists of 2 portions: the IP network address, and the host identifier. The IP address is a 32-bit binary pattern, which can be represented as four cascaded decimal numbers separated by “.”: aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa, where each “aaa” can be anything from 000 to 255, or as four cascaded binary numbers separated by “.”: bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb, where each “b” can either be 0 or 1.
92 A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive leading 1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s. When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP address that correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID. For example, if the IP address for a device is, in its binary form, 11011001.10110000.10010000.00000111, and if its network mask is, 11111111.11111111.11110000.00000000 It means the device’s network address is 11011001.10110000.10010000.00000000, and its host ID is, 00000000.00000000.00000000.00000111. This is a convenient and efficient method for access points to route IP packets to their destination. ISP Gateway Address: (see ISP for definition). The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for the Internet access point located at the ISP's office. ISP: Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations. LAN: Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices connected together in a relatively small area (such as a house or an office). Your home network is considered a LAN. MAC Address: MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a network. The MAC address is a unique identifier for a device with an Ethernet interface. It is comprised of two parts: 3 bytes of data that corresponds to the Manufacturer ID (unique for each manufacturer), plus 3 bytes that are often used as the product’s serial number. Access point: An access point is an intelligent network device that forwards packets between different networks based on network layer address information such as IP addresses. Subnet Mask: A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.0) configured like an IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a
93 particular network (as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which must be assigned by InterNIC). TCP/IP, UDP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Unreliable Datagram Protocol (UDP). TCP/IP is the standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet. Both TCP and UDP are transport layer protocol. TCP performs proper error detection and error recovery, and thus is reliable. UDP on the other hand is not reliable. They both run on top of the IP (Internet Protocol), a network layer protocol. Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI): Many devices support a graphical user interface that is based on the web browser. This means the user can use the familiar Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer to Control/configure or monitor the device being managed.
94 V-2. Hardware Specification V-3. ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL
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