Global Sun Technology GL2422AP Wireless Access Point User Manual WAP11 V22 MANUAL 1

Global Sun Technology Inc Wireless Access Point WAP11 V22 MANUAL 1

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LINKSYSWAP11 V2.2Version:1.0 Date:2001/12/21
1Federal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:This device may not cause harmful interference.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If this equipmentis not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, it may cause harmful interference toradio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byduring the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment to 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.The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliancewith FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Thisequipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.Manufacturer's Disclaimer StatementThe information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on thepart of the vendor. No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to thequality, accuracy or fitness for any particular purpose of this document. The manufacturer reserves the right tomake changes to the content of this document and/or the products associated with it at any time without obligationto notify any person or organization of such changes. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct,indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product ordocumentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. This document contains materials protectedby copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, byany means or for any purpose without expressed written consent of its authors. Product names appearing in thisdocument are mentioned for identification purchases only. All trademarks, product names or brand namesappearing in this document are registered property of their respective owners.Printed in Taiwan
2ContentsSECTION 1 ABOUT WAP11 V2.2.........................................................................................3INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................................31-1 FEATURES...........................................................................................................................................................31-2 FIRMWARE FUNCTIONALITY...................................................................................................................31-3 APPLICATIONS.................................................................................................................................................31-4 PRODUCT KIT..................................................................................................................................................4SECTION 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION...........................................................52-1 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT....................................................................................................................52-2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................5SECTION 3 INSTALLING & CONFIGURING WAP11 V2.2..............63-1 INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING WAP11 V2.2.........................................................................63-1-1 Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................63-1-2 Advanced Setup...............................................................................................................................................11APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................13APPENDIX B GLOSSARY..........................................................................................................14
3Section 1 About WAP11 V2.2IntroductionThe 22 Mbps WAP11 V2.2 is a long-range, high performance and high powered LAN product, whichprovides WAP11 V2.2 services to a 2,4 GHz RF network and bridges to an Ethernet backbone. The design ofthis product is based on Taxes Instrument’s ACX100 chip, a highly integrated ASIC designed to combinelegacy LANs with wireless LANs. ACX100 performs all the necessary inter-networking and bridgingfunctions. It receives data from both networks, stores them locally for further processing, installs andmaintains connections and transmits the packets to the appropriate destination. Furthermore, ACX100interfaces three more modules, the Ethernet PHY, the wireless PHY and the RAM modules, for allowingcompact system implementation and flexibility for supporting almost all the possible physical interfaces.1-1 Features– Supports 22 Mbps rates with automatic fallback to 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps– For the security aspects, current firmware supports 64/128/256 Bit WEP encryption/decryption andPassword Setting function.– Ethernet MAC supports MII interface and 10/100Mbit Half/Full Duplex speeds– Hardware modules for Packet Filtering and statistics gathering– Dynamic SRAM, Flash interface for data buffering and program storage, supporting up to 16 MB ofmemory– Integrated 2 x 6K x 32 bit internal SRAM modules for fast 32-bit program execution and temporarystorage of data– JTAG Boundary Scan (IEEE 1149.1) test access port for board-level production test– Supports DHCP Client Function, Building to Building Bridge Function.– Supports MAC Filtering function to avoid the WAP11 V2.2 loading thru connection with theunauthorized MAC addresses.– Supports Station information to check the association status with other stations.– Supports Statistic data for the connection.1-3 ApplicationsThe Wireless LAN product provides a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution, allowing clients to wirelesslyaccess the network in applications such as following:
41. Remote access to corporate network informationE-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation2. Difficult-to-wire environmentsHistorical or listed buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where wiring is difficult to employ3. Frequently changing environmentsRetailers, manufacturers and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change location4. Temporary LANs for special projects or peak timeTrade shows, exhibitions and construction sites needing temporary setup for a short time period. Retailers,airlines and shipping companies needing additional workstations for a peak period. Auditors requiringtemporary workgroups at customer sites.5. Access to database for mobile workersDoctors, nurses, retailers and white-collar workers needing access to database while being mobile in thehospital, retail store or office campus.6. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) usersSOHO users needing easy and quick installation of a small computer network.1-4 Product Kitu WAP11 V2.2… ………………………………………………………….x 1u Ethernet Cable (UTP Straight cable)………………………………x 2u A/C Power Adapter………………………………………….………x 1u Quick Installation Guide……………………………………………x 2u User’s Manual…….………………………………………….………x 1If any of the listed items are not included or found damaged, please contact your local dealer.
5Section 2 Hardware Installation2-1 Equipment RequirementInstallation requirement:1. An A/C power outlet (100~240V,50~60Hz) which supply the power for the WAP11 V2.22. A 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX (UTP) Ethernet cable drop (RJ-45 connector)2-2 Hardware InstallationPlease follow these procedures while setting up the hardware:1. Site SelectionChoose a proper location for your WAP11 v2.2.In general, the best location to place your WAP11 v2.2 is the center of your wireless coverage, with line ofsight to all your mobile stations.2. Adjust the direction of the AntennaAdjust the direction of the antenna placement to improve the WAP11 v2.2’s performance. Try to place theantenna in the position which can best cover its BSS. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the betterthe performance will be. The character of diversity enhances the receiving sensitivity.3. Connect the Ethernet CableCan be connected to the 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX Ethernet network. Connect your UTP Ethernet cable tothe RJ-45 connector of the WAP11 v2.2 and connect the other side of UTP Ethernet cable to a hub.4. Connect the Power CableConnect the power adapter cable to the DC5V Power Socket of the WAP11 v2.2. ONLY use the poweradapter supplied with the WAP11 v2.2. Otherwise, the product may be damaged.
6Section 3 Configuring WAP11 V2.23-1 Installing and Configuring WAP11 V2.2The WAP11 V2.2 can be configured using the web browser from Windows® 98/2000/ME/XP. You needto plug the direct network cable to the LAN port then start your web browser and type http://192.168.1.1 inthe address box. This number is the default IP address of your WAP11 V2.2.A user name and password prompt will appear. Type in “admin” as user name and “admin” as thepassword. Click “Ok”.SetupThe setup page will be the main page.
7On the Setup page, you are able to find:Ø The current firmware version and dates.Ø LAN IP AddressØ Wireless settingYou may “Enable” or “Disable” wireless services, if you choose to enable it, please setup your“ESSID” and “Channel” numbers. You may also disable the WEP or change it to “Mandatory” byclicking “WEP Key Setting”. By clicking “WEP Key Setting”, it will prompt you a message, click“ok” to continue.By clicking “OK”, another window will open up and you can start setting the WEP Key in the window.You may select 64bit, 128bit or 256bit encryption.
8WEP Encryption key can be generated in one of two ways:1. You can create an encryption key by using a Passphrase. To generate the encryption key using apassphrase, enter a text string in the Passphrase box and press the Generte button. The passphrasecan be any text string with a maximum of 31 alphanumeric characters.2. You may enter the encryption key manually.Click the “Apply” button to complete the encryption setup.PasswordYou may reset the password in this page. Click “Apply” when complete.StatusYou can view the current status and settings. You may also perform the backup and restore your personalsettings.
9When you click on “backup” it will prompt you a location to save the “config.bin”file.When you try to restore the settings you have saved, click “Browse” to locate the file and perform therestore procedure.LogYou may enable or disable the logging and send the log to different location within your network.
10HelpFrom the help page, you may find various help files to help you setup or upgrade your firmware for youraccess point.For Firmware upgrade, click “Browse” and locate the file, click “Send” to perform the upgrade.
11Advanced SetupOn this page, you will find the Firmware version plus following settings:Beacon Interval – By default, it is set to 100mps.RTS Threshold – By default, it is set to 2432. The value should remain on its default setting 2432 bytes.If you encounter any date flow, only minor modifications are recommended.Fragmentation Threshold – By default, it is set to 2346. The value indicates how much of the networkresources devoted to recovering packet errors. The value should remain at its default setting of 2432bytes. If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates, you can increase it again,but will likely decrease overall network performance.DTIM Interval – shows the client how often the beacon contains a delivery traffic indication message.Input range from 1 to 65535. By default, it is set to 3.TX Rates – You may select 1. 1-2mbps. 2. 1-2-5.5-11mbps. 3. 1-2-5.5-11-22mbps.Preamble Type -- There is the “Long” or “Short” selection to ensure that systems receiving theinformation correctly interpret when the data transmission starts. To select “Short” Preamble may be usedto minimize overhead and “Long” to maximize the network data throughput. The default value will be setfor “Long”.Authentication Type – You may select Open System or Shared Key. By default, it is set to Both.Antenna Selection – Choices are 1. Auto Select 2. Left Antenna 3. Right Antenna 4. Diversity Antenna.By default, it is set to Auto Select.SSID Broadcast – The station can use any SSID option to associate with any available Access Pointwithin range, regardless of its configured SSID. By default, it is set to Enable.By making any changes, you will see the following screen once you have clicked “Apply”. Click“Continue” to continue the setup.
12This concludes the user guide for Linksys WAP11 V2.2.
13Appendix A SpecificationsWAP11 V2.2Wired Interface Ethernet, 10/100 BaseTWireless Interface IEEE 802.11b standard Wireless LANFrequency Band 2. 412~2.462 GHz (FCC, Canada)2.412~2.472 GHz (ETSI)2.412~2.472 GHz (Japan STD-T66)2.484 GHz (Japan STD-33) (Customized)RF Technology Spread Spectrum Direct Sequence(DSSS)Channels FCC : 1-11 channelsETSI : 1-13 channelsJapan STD-T66 : 1-13 channelsJapan STD-33 : 14 th channel only
14Appendix B GlossaryWAP11 V2.2 ─ An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks.Ad-Hoc ─ An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with LAN adapters, connected as anindependent wireless LAN.Authentication Type ─ Indication of an authentication algorithm which can be supported by this node:1. Open System : Open System authentication is the simplest of the available authentication algorithms.Essentially it is a null authentication algorithm. Any station that requests authentication with thisalgorithm may become authenticated if dot11AuthenticationType at the recipient station is set to OpenSystem authentication.2. Shared Key : Shared Key authentication supports authentication of STAs as either a member of thosewho know a shared secret key or a member of those who do not.Open System authentication is the default authentication algorithm.Backbone ─ The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network transports information from onecentral location to another central location where it is unloaded onto a local system.Basic Rate ─ the data rate of the AP with the value 1,2,5.5 or 11 Mbps for your selection.Bridge ─ An internetworking function that incorporates the lowest 2 layers of the OSI network protocol model.BSS ─ BSS stands for “Basic Service Set”. It is an WAP11 V2.2 and all the LAN PCs that associated with it.Channel ─ The AP and the with it associated stations will work in this channel. You must set the channel byconsulting Appendix B from violating the Specifications.DSSS ─ direct sequence spread spectrumESS ─ ESS stands for “Extended Service Set”. More than one BSS is configured to become Extended ServiceSet. LAN mobile users can roam between different BSSs in an ESS.ESSID ─ In infrastructure association , the stations will link to the AP with the same ESSID as they have.Ethernet ─ A popular local area data communications network, originally developed by Xerox Corp., thataccepts transmission from computers and terminals. Ethernet operates on a 10 Mbps base band transmission rate,using a shielded coaxial cable or over shielded twisted pair telephone wire.Ethernet IP Address and Subnet Mask ─ Please setup them to match your network environment.For example: If your IP address is 192.168.99.127 and your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Please setthe IP address of the AP to 192.168.99.xx which will not have conflict with other IP
15address and set the Subnet Mask of the AP to 255.255.255.0.Ethernet Mac Address ─ Don’t change it, as this will disable the AP.Infrastructure ─ An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration.PLCP ─ physical layer convergence protocolPPDU ─ PLCP protocol data unitPreamble Type ─ During transmission, the PSDU shall be appended to a PLCP preamble and header to createthe PPDU. Two different preambles and headers are defined: the mandatory supported long preamble and headerwhich interoperates with the current 1 and 2 Mbps DSSS specification as described in IEEE STD 802.11-1999,and an optional short preamble and header. At the receiver, the PLCP preamble and header are processed to aid indemodulation and delivery of the PSDU. The optional short preamble and header is intended for application wheremaximum throughput is desired and interoperability with legacy and non short preamble capable equipment is notconsideration. That is, it is expected to be used only in networks of like equipment that can all handle the optionalmode. (IEEE 802.11b standard)PSDU ─ PLCP service data unitRoaming ─ A LAN mobile user moves around an ESS and enjoys a continuous connection to the Infrastructurenetwork.RTS Threshold ─ Transmitters contending for the medium may not be aware of each other. RTS/CTSmechanism can solve this “Hidden Node Problem”. If the packet size is smaller than the preset RTS Thresholdsize, the RTS/CTS mechanism will NOT be enabled.WEP ─ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an encryption scheme used to protect wireless data communication.To enable the icon will prevent other stations without the same WEP key from linking with the AP.

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