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High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessUser’s GuideP/N.: 85-506600-01Rev.X1May 2000NDC Communications, Inc.265 Santa Ana CourtSunnyvale, CA 94086, USATel: +1 (408) 730-0888Fax: +1 (408) 730-0889Technical SupportE-mail: support@ndclan.com (US only)Toll-Free (US only): 800-632-1118Europe and Asia PacificE-mail: techsupt@ndc.com.twNDC World Wide Webwww.ndclan.com
ii InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessTRADEMARKSNDC and SOHOware are trademarks of NDC Communications, Inc. All othernames mentioned in this document are trademarks/registered trademarks of theirrespective owners.NDC provides this document "as is," without warranty of any kind, neitherexpressed nor implied, including, but not limited to, the particular purpose. NDCmay make improvements and/or changes in this manual or in the product(s) and/orthe program(s) described in this manual at any time. This document could includetechnical inaccuracies or typographical errors.FCC WARNINGThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class BDigital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:Ÿ Reorient or relocate the receiving antennaŸ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiverŸ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to whichthe receiver is connectedŸ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for helpYou are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by theparty responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate theequipment.This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operationWARINGThis device should be located at a separation distance 20cm or more to the person.The antenna should not be operated next to a person’s body.
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business iiiTable Of ContentsPACKING LIST........................................................................................................................................................................VIIIINTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................................................................1INSTANTWAVE HIGH SPEED FAMILY.....................................................................1SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................1CABLING..............................................................................................................................1GLOSSARY.........................................................................................................................................................................................2HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE..............................................................................................................................................3PLANNING YOUR NETWORK....................................................................................................................................4INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK TYPES.....................................................................4PLANNING AN INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK....................................................6Single AP Installation ..................................................................................................6Multiple APs Installation.............................................................................................6ROAMING.............................................................................................................................7ACCESS POINT PLACEMENT GUIDELINES............................................................8Placing For Performance .............................................................................................8Placement Tools ............................................................................................................8MOUNTING THE AP.........................................................................................................8GETTING STARTED.................................................................................................................................................................9ACCESS POINT HARDWARE INSTALLATION.......................................................9LED INDICATORS ...........................................................................................................10AP MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION / UNINSTALLATION....10Installation....................................................................................................................10Uninstallation...............................................................................................................11AP COMFIG TOOL.................................................................................................................................................................12USING THE AP COMFIG TOOL...................................................................................12AP COMFig Password...............................................................................................12
iv InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessAP COMFig Service...................................................................................................13Perform AP Self Diagnostic Test.............................................................................20Update AP Firmware ..................................................................................................20Reset AP Configurations...........................................................................................21Manage APMS Host Table .......................................................................................21AP MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (APMS)..............................................................................................................22When Do I Need the APMS Program?....................................................................22What Does the APMS Program do?........................................................................22CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENTS FOR APMS.................................................23NETWORK MANAGEMENT CONNECTION TO THE AP...................................23MAKING AN ETHERNET CONNECTION................................................................24TCP/IP Setup...............................................................................................................24THE APMS TOOL.....................................................................................................................................................................25ASSIGNING AN IP ADDRESS TO THE AP..............................................................25ASSIGNING A NETWORK ID TO THE AP...............................................................25Network ID...................................................................................................................25Host ID..........................................................................................................................26ASSIGNING A SUBNET MASK TO THE AP............................................................26USING THE APMS TOOL...............................................................................................26Adding an AP(s).........................................................................................................27Create New AP............................................................................................................27Connecting to an AP..................................................................................................27MANAGING INSTANTWAVE HIGH SPEED CONFIGURATIONS...................28Config............................................................................................................................28VIEWING INSTANTWAVE HIGH SPEED INFORMATION AND STATISTICS................................................................................................................................................33View..............................................................................................................................33SAVING AND LOADING AP CONFIGURATION...................................................35Saving the AP’s Configuration to File ....................................................................35Opening an AP’s Configuration File for Loading.................................................35
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business vImport Host Table .......................................................................................................35Password ......................................................................................................................36TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................................................37HOW TO REACH OUR TECHNICAL SUPPORT..................................................................................38NDC LIMITED WARRANTY........................................................................................................................................39INDEX....................................................................................................................................................................................................43
vi InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessList of FiguresFIGURE 1. SIMPLE WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK .......................4FIGURE 2. AP TO WIRED ETHERNET BRIDGE ................................................5FIGURE 3. MULTIPLE AP NETWORK...............................................................5FIGURE 4. ACCESS POINT .................................................................................9FIGURE 5. ACCESS POINT .................................................................................9FIGURE 6. ACCESS POINT LEDS.....................................................................10FIGURE 7. LED FUNCTIONS............................................................................10FIGURE 8. AP COMFIG TOOL/SERVICE .......................................................13FIGURE 9. CONFIGURATION/GENERAL.........................................................13FIGURE 10. WEP SECURITY.............................................................................16FIGURE 11. CONFIGURATION/IP......................................................................17FIGURE 12. CONFIGURATION/FILTER.............................................................18FIGURE 13. CONFIGURATION/ACCESS CONTROL .........................................19FIGURE 14. NEW ENTRY ..................................................................................19FIGURE 15. HARDWARE DIAGNOSIS...............................................................20FIGURE 16. APMS TABLE ...............................................................................21FIGURE 17. IP ADDRESS RESTRICTIONS........................................................26FIGURE 18. INSTANTWAVE APMS.................................................................26FIGURE 19. APMS WITH CONNECTION MADE.............................................27FIGURE 20. AP PROPERTIES............................................................................28FIGURE 21. CONFIG/AP SETTING...................................................................28FIGURE 22. AP SETTING/IP .............................................................................29FIGURE 23. AP SETTING/ACCESS CONTROL.................................................30FIGURE 24. VIEW MENU ..................................................................................33FIGURE 25. AP INFORMATION ........................................................................34FIGURE 26. CONNECTED WIRELESS STATIONS.............................................34
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business viiFIGURE 27. SAVE AP CONFIGURATION.........................................................35FIGURE 28. IMPORT HOST TABLE ...................................................................35
viii InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessPacking ListThe package should contain the following items:• One Access Point or one NetBlaster• One Antenna• Three InstantWave High Speed Access Point System Manager Diskettes• One AC Power Adapter• This User’s Guide• One Wall-fixing Template and Screws
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 1Introduction Congratulations on choosing one of NDC s InstantWave High Speed wirelessnetworking product s family. InstantWave High Speed was one of the first IEEE802.11b wireless standard compliant products in the industry and was designedwith a “Maximizing the Convenience of Networking” philosophy in mind. Youwill find InstantWave High Speed products very easy to setup and use. The User’s Guide gives comprehensive instructions on installing and using theInstantWave High Speed Access Point (AP). The AP provides a transparentbridged connection between a wired network and a wireless network and allowsyour wireless stations to communicate with devices attached to your wired network.It manages the flow of data packets from the wired LAN to the wireless LAN, andvice versa. The Access Point Management System (APMS) performs wirelessnetwork configuration management and diagnostic functions.InstantWave High Speed Family The InstantWave High Speed Access Point is part of a family of easy to use highperformance wireless communication products. The family products include:• InstantWave High Speed Access Point (NWH660, NWH650)• InstantWave High Speed PCI card (NWH630)• InstantWave High Speed PC card (NWH610)System Requirements System requirements to install and operate the InstantWave High Speed AccessPoint are:• A RS-232 cable• An Ethernet drop (UTP)• A PC (only used when the configuration of AP s Network properties isnecessary)Cabling Connecting the AP to an Ethernet network requires an Unshielded Twisted-Paircable. The AP fits into the network just as any other node would do. An LED willlight to indicate a connection (UTP cable). The cable length should followEthernet standards in each case.
2 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessGlossaryGroup ID/BSSIDA Group ID (the 802.11 standard uses the term BSSID) is the ID of a wireless cell.A wireless cell is usually made up of stations in an area that the radio signal cancomfortably cover. In other words, any wireless station in the cell cancommunicate with any other within reach of the radio signal.Domain Name/ESSIDA “Domain” is most commonly used to refer to a group of computers whosehostnames share a common suffix. The domain is usually defined by the networkadministrator as a segment/subnet of a large network and may be made up ofoverlapping wireless cells. Wireless nodes can roam freely within the samedomain without disconnecting from the network.RoamingThe convenience of a mobile PC is the ability to move freely. The concept issimilar to that of a cellular phone moving from one base station to another.InstantWave High Speed offers built-in high performance and seamless roamingcapabilities.Carrier SetInstantWave High Speed products use the unlicensed ISM (Industrial, Scientific,Medical) band to communicate through radio waves. Different countries offerdifferent radio frequencies to be used as the ISM band. There are four frequencybands defined by 802.11: Japan (2.471GHz 2.497 GHz), USA, Extended Japan,Canada, and Europe (2.4 GHz 2.4835 GHz), Spain (2.445 GHz and France (2.4465 GHz 2.4835 GHz). If a user wants to use InstantWave HighSpeed in a country not listed above, he/she needs to check with their governmentregulating body to find the correct frequency band to use. All InstantWave HighSpeed products are supplied preset to the country of sale s frequency band.
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 3How to Use this Guide InstantWave High Speed is extremely versatile in providing varying levels ofnetwork management. For Small Office/Home Office users, setup andconfiguration is a quick, four-step process. For these users the Access PointHardware Installation Access Point Hardware Installation Access Point HardwareInstallation section, on page 9, provides simple instructions to get your network upand running within minutes. Go to the Access Point Hardware Installation sectionif your network will meet the following criteria:• You will accept all default values• Your network will have only one Access PointThe AP COMFig Tool, see page 12, permits AP configuration from a PC via aCOM port connection. The program enables the user to change the default AccessPoint IP configuration settings before introducing a new AP to an alreadyestablished wireless network.For System Administrators, with advanced networking requirements, the APManagement System (APMS)section, on page22, covers configuring for advancedmanagement and explains how to make a network management connection. TheAPMS program is a simple to use, yet extremely powerful, network managementtool.Whichever setup method you intend to use, you should read through the nextsection “Planning Your Network,” in order to get the best possible performancefrom your InstantWave High Speed wireless network.
4 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessPlanning Your NetworkInfrastructure Network TypesAn Infrastructure network is formed by several stations and one or more AccessPoints (APs), with the stations within a set distance from the AP. Figure 1 depictsa typical Infrastructure network topology.There are three infrastructure network setups that are commonly used. It is a goodidea to understand the possible network setups and configuration requirementsbefore planning your wireless network.Type 1. The simplest wireless infrastructure network is composed of oneAccess Point (AP) and a few wireless Stations communicating viaradio waves (Figure 1). This setup enables mobile stations tocommunicate with each other. The main benefit of this type ofnetwork is to extend the range of the network. If an AP is placedbetween Station-1 and Station-2, the radio transmission distance iseffectively doubled since Station-1 can talk to Station-2 through theAP. The drawback of this configuration is that the effectivebandwidth is halved since all communication is relayed by the AP.Figure 1. Simple Wireless Infrastructure NetworkType 2. The next simplest wireless network is very similar to the Type 1network. This time the AP is connected to a wired Ethernet networkas a node. In this configuration the AP is effectively performing as abridge between the wired Ethernet and the wireless networks (Figure2).
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 5Wireless users have the same access to the network resources as theywould have if they were wired. This type of network is usually usedto extend an existing network into a difficult to wire or a roamingenvironment.Figure 2. AP to Wired Ethernet BridgeType 3. The third type of network is composed of multiple APs and multipleStations (Figure 3). The APs could also be connected to servers onthe wired Ethernet network. The shadowed area represents signaloverlap between subnet1 (AP-1) and subnet2 (AP-3).Figure 3. Multiple AP NetworkThe reasons for having multiple APs installed are:1. To increase bandwidth in order to boost overall network performance2. To extend the coverage rangeAny other type of configuration is usually a mix of these commonly used types.Server
6 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessPlanning an Infrastructure NetworkThis section explains some of the things you need to consider in planning anInfrastructure network. Setting up is a two step process.1. Install and configure the InstantWave High Speed products2. Decide the best physical location of the InstantWave High Speed products soas to optimize performanceThe following sections give quick guidelines for these two steps. Before we gointo detail, the network planner should first decide whether to have a single APwireless network or a multiple AP networkSingle AP InstallationIf you are setting up a simple network with only one AP and a few Stations (a Type1 or Type 2 network configuration as described in Infrastructure Network, page 4),the installation can be performed painlessly. All you need to do is make sure theAP and all the wireless Stations hold the same configuration.Adding a new Station to an existing Infrastructure Network is easy. Again, all youneed to do is to set the newly added Station to be the same asMultiple APs InstallationInstall multiple APs in the same network (or Domain) with an overlapping signal(Figure 3)• Use the same Domain Name• The roaming function in the Station if roaming is desired.Note: A Station will automatically connect to whichever AP in the same domain isoffering the best signal
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 7RoamingInstantWave High Speed products are equipped with seamless roaming capabilities.Roaming is necessary to prevent mobile Stations from being disconnected from thenetwork as they move around.InstantWave High Speed is designed to allow wireless Stations to roam freelywithin an infrastructure domain composed of multiple APs with overlapping signalcoverage (as in the Type-3 network configuration described in the previoussection). For example, roaming enables Station-1 to move from the AP-1 signalcoverage area to the AP-2 signal coverage area without disconnecting from thenetwork. The handover is achieved transparently; the Station-1 user would notrealize he had moved from AP-1 to AP-2.The requirements for a roaming environment are:a) Multiple APs with overlapping signal coverage (see Multiple APsInstallation, page 6)b) The APs must be configured to have the same Domain name (see APSetting, page 29)c) The mobile Stations must have the same Domain name as the APsd) *It is advisable that APs on different TCP/IP subnets be given differentDomain names to avoid roaming confusion (see AP Setting, page 29)Note: If you want to move your mobile PC between different APs withoutterminating the existing networking link, you need to enable the roamingfunction on the Mobile Station. The APs that a Mobile Station will roam tomust also be configured with the same domain name (reference page 2). If aStation detects that the signal quality with the current linked AP is weak, itwill search for an AP in the same domain with a better signal quality andautomatically establishes a new connection with it. “When a Station isroaming, it will always use the same IP address. The TCP/IP router will notroute information packets to a Mobile Station if it re-associates with a APthat is in a different TCP/IP subnet. In other words, if your network consistsof two subnets connected by a router, a Mobile Station may roam to adifferent subnet with the same domain name and then fails to communicatewith other network devices in TCP/IP. To avoid running into such anawkward situation, you must assign different domain names to differentTCP/IP subnets.”
8 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessAccess Point Placement GuidelinesA characteristic of radio communication is the problem. Radio isreceptive to interference. Therefore, the more interference you can avoid, thebetter performance you will get from wireless products. The following sectiondescribes how the InstantWave High Speed AP should be placed to reduce possibleinterference.A few tips to mention that are particularly significant in a radio wavecommunications system:1. Radio waves reflect or refract from buildings, walls, metal furniture, or otherobjects. This could result in performance degradation due to the fluctuation ofthe received signal 2. Microwave ovens use the 2.45 GHz frequency band. InstantWave High Speedalso functions in the 2.4 ~ 2.5 GHz band, and therefore shares some of theband with microwave ovens. This means that when a nearby microwave ovenis in use it may interfere with InstantWave High Speed, resulting inperformance degradation on the wireless networkPlacing For PerformanceFor the best performance, it is advisable that users follow the guidelines below inplacing the product:• Place the AP as high as possible, in as open an area as possible• Avoid placing the AP (especially the antenna) close to metal objects (e.g., filecabinets, metal cubicles, …etc.)• Keep APs and Stations as far away as possible from microwave ovens (10meters min. is advisable)Placement ToolsInstantWave High Speed includes a Station utility program to help users find thebest location in which to place the AP relative to the location of the Stations.1. Start the AP2. Allow a wireless Station to connect with the AP3. From the Station, run the InstantWave High Speed Station Monitor RF SignalQuality Program4. Move the AP and the APs antenna to find the best signal qualityMounting the APThe AP may be either freestanding or wall-mounted. Screws and a paper templateare provided for easy installation.
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 9Getting StartedAccess Point Hardware InstallationAccess Point Hardware Setup explains how to quickly setup the Access Point foruse via a wired Ethernet connection, and using the factory default settings. Forinstallation in networks using other than the default settings, i.e. into existingnetworks, complete the Hardware Setup and refer to AP COMFig Tool, page 12.To setup a wireless station, refer to the PCI/PC Card UserFigure 4. Access PointStep1 . Placing the antenna in a higher location may result in better signaltransmission/reception to/from the wireless stations (see Placing ForPerformance, page 8)Figure 5. Access PointStep2 . Connect the Ethernet network cable to either the UTP port (see Figure5). If both types of cables are connected at the same time, the AP willonly utilize the UTP connection firstStep3 . Connect the power adapter to the electricity outlet and then to theAccess Point DC-In port (see Figure 5 )Step4 . Turn on the AP power switchThe Access Point is now ready to communicate with the wireless stations using itsfactory default settings. Refer to the InstantWave High Speed PCI/PC Card UserGuide for card setup instructions.Rear
10 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessLED IndicatorsThe Access Point LEDs show the status of the connections. Figure 6 shows theLEDs, andFigure 6. Access Point LEDsThe Access Point LEDs show the status of the connections.General Color FunctionPower Green Unlighted: Power OFFLED blinking: Diagnostic testLED steady ON: Healthful conditionStatus Red LED steady ON: sick conditionLED steady OFF: Normal workingRadio Color FunctionActive Green Indicates wireless data activeLink Orange Indicates a wireless link. If the radiofails, this LED will be OFF.Ethernet Color FunctionActive Green Indicates Ethernet data activeLink Orange Indicates a Ethernet link. If theEthernet fails, this LED will be OFF.Figure 7. LED FunctionsAP Management Software Installation / UninstallationInstallationstep1. Insert the first InstantWave High Speed setup disk into drive A:LNK E/NRFE/NPWRLNKTX/RX RFTX/RX
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 11step2. From the Start menu select Run, and type A:\SETUP.EXEstep3. Click the OK button to start the setup program. Setup will prepare theInstallShield High Speed Wizard and show the InstantWave HighSpeed setup screenstep4. To install the full program, choose Typical. Choosing Custom opensanother screen with the option to install only selected parts of themanagement program. Click the Next button to advance to the ChooseDestination Location screenstep5. From the Choose Destination Location dialog box accept the programfiles default location, C:\Program Files\InstantWave High Speed AP\,or click Browse to choose another location. Then click Next. Thesetup program will copy the necessary files into the specified directory.The setup program will ask you to insert the diskettes as required. Filecopying progress will be displayed in the setup screen. You can stopthe process anytime by clicking Cancelstep6. After the program files have been copied, click Start/Programs/InstantWave AP. If you selected a full installation, you willfind the AP COMFig program, the AP Management System (APMS)Program, and the Trap Server program on the menu• The AP COMFig Tool. A simple Windows 95/98/NT/2000-based APconfiguration tool working through a direct COM port connection to the AP.The AP COMFig tool is intended for simple first time configuration of APparameters, or to be used as a last resort to communicate with an AP (see APCOMFig Tool, page 12)• AP Management System (APMS). The APMS is a Windows 95/98/NT/2000,SNMP based management tool, allowing users to configure and monitor APsthrough an Ethernet, wireless connection. The APMS management tool isintended for performing full-blown wireless network configuration andmanagement (see AP Management System (APMS), page22)UninstallationShould you wish to uninstall InstantWave from a Windows environment, clickStart/ Programs/InstantWave High Speed AP.Click Uninstall InstantWave High Speed AP. A confirmation box will ask if youare sure you wish to remove the program(s). Click Yes.
12 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessAP COMFig Tool The AP COMFig tool is a Windows 95/98/NT/2000 based utility that is used via aCOM port connection between the AP and a PC. It provides the following functions:• Sets necessary AP parameters (e.g., IP address, Domain name, etc.)• Diagnoses the AP hardware and shows the diagnostic results• Updates the AP firmware• Reset AP Configurations• Manages the APMS Host tableClick Start/Programs/InstantWave AP/AP COMFig Tool to start the program.The program opens with the AP COMFig Tool Connect screen.step1. Connect the null modem cable to the serial port on the AP and connectthe other end to a serial port on the PCstep2. Select the COM portstep3. Power on the AP and the AP COMFig program will connect with theAP automaticallyUsing the AP COMFig ToolAP COMFig PasswordClick on the Password tab to open the Password screen. Here you may set apassword if so desired. Setting a password prevents unauthorized changes to theAP configuration settings.Note: The password will be shared with the APMS program on the same PC.
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 13AP COMFig ServiceClick on the Service tab to open the Service screen. The Service screen providesaccess to the basic management features.Figure 8. AP COMFig Tool/ServiceClick the View and Modify AP Configuration button. The Configuration screenwill open.GeneralThe General card (Figure 9) is the first card on the Configuration Screen.Figure 9. Configuration/General
14 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessHere you may:Add an alias name for the AP Assign the AP a unique nameChange the Domain Name(Extended Service Set ID)This is more commonly called theDomain Name but is defined in the802.11 Wireless Standard as ESSID.Stations and APs in the same groupmust use the same Domain NameRegulatory Domains Identify the country where the AP isused (see Glossary, page 2).Read-onlyChange the Channel You can change the channel number.Channels supported on every carrierset as below tableAP Firmware Version Read-onlyBSS ID Read-onlyTransmit Rate The transmission rate at which thedata packets are transmitted by theAP. You can set this to Auto select 1or 2 Mbps, Fixed 1 Mbps, Fixed 2Mbps, Fixed 5.5 Mbps, Fixed11Mbps or Full Auto(1 to 11 Mbps).
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 15• Channels supported on every carrier set:ChannelNumber CenterFrequency(MHz)FCC/Canada ETSI Spain France Japan12412 O O O22417 O O O32422 O O O42427 O O O52432 O O O62437 O O O72442 O O O82447 O O O92452 O O O10 2457 OOOOO11 2462 OOOOO12 2467 O O O13 2472 O O O14 2484 OImportant:In a multiple cell network topology, overlapping and/or adjacent cells usingdifferent channels can operate simultaneously without interference if the frequencydistance between the center frequencies is at least 30MHz. For example channel 1,7 and 13 are non-overlapping frequency channels.After making any changes, click the Apply button to make the changes effectiveimmediately, without closing the dialog box, or click OK to accept the changes andclose the box. Clicking Add to APMS Host Table will add the information to thehost table referred to by the APMS program.WEP
16 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business Click the Encryption tab to view the Adapter WEP Properties (錯誤! 找不到參照來源。). Figure 10. WEP Security • Use WEP - The WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. WEP is anencryption scheme that provides the secure wireless data communications tothe users. WEP uses a 40-bits key to control the network access. In order todecode the data transmission, each wireless client on the network must use theidentical 40-bits key.• WEP Key Generation - There are two ways of generating the WEP key. The first is by entering any text in the Passphrase. And click on Generate. It willgenerate four WEP keys as Key 1, Key 2, Key 3 and Key 4. You can select anykey for the security. If you do not select any key, key 1 is selected, as it is defaultkey. Then click on Write and it will update the AP NVRAM.
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 17Another WEP key generation method is by inserting the key values directly fromthe keyboard. And click on the write to AP NVRAM. Select the Key number anduse Key for accessing between Access Point and clients. If the Key is not enteredcorrectly, a client cannot access the resources. As the wireless channel is moreprone to the illegal access, WEP provides users safe access. IP: Click the IP tab to open the IP card (Figure 11). All InstantWave Access Pointsare delivered with a default IP of 192.168.1.1 and a default subnet mask of255.255.255.0. If you wish to change the defaults, set each AP to its new IPaddress before introducing it to the open network. All APs within the samenetwork must have the same TCP/IP subnet address. Figure 11. Configuration/IP From the IP tab you may view or modify the Access Point ,configure its subnet mask, or add a default gateway (see the note below). Note: An AP will transfer SNMP respond packets (confirmation packets) to itsAPMS PC directly if it is within the same LAN (the same subnet mask). If aSNMP respond packet from an AP is destined for an APMS PC on anotherLAN, then the SNMP respond packet needs to go through a router-gateway.The default gateway is the path to that router. If you set the correct defaultgateway, then you can use an APMS manager (i.e. the PC running APMS)physically located in a different subnet to manage this AP. After making any changes, click the Apply button to make the changes effectiveimmediately, without closing the dialog box, or click OK to accept the changes andclose the box. Clicking Add to APMS Host Table will add the information to thehost table referred to by the APMS program.
18 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business Filter: The next tab on the dialog box is Filter (Figure 12). This is a one-way protocolfiltering mechanism that prevents the AP from transmitting certain protocols fromthe Wired Ethernet LAN into the Wireless zone. If you do not require particularprotocols on the wireless part of your network you can save bandwidth by enablingthe protocol filter.Figure 12. Configuration/Filter From the Filter tab, some, all, or none of the protocols listed may be selected forfiltering out:• IP protocol• IPX protocol• NetBEUI protocol• AppleTalk protocol• Other protocols After selecting a protocol for filtering, click the Apply button to make the changeseffective immediately, without closing the dialog box, or click OK to accept thechanges and close the box. Clicking Add to APMS Host Table will add theinformation to the host table referred to by the APMS program.
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 19Access Control:Access Control is the next tab on the box (Figure 13). The AP’s access control ismanaged by a control table on the Access Point (AP).Figure 13. Configuration/Access ControlThe first time this box is opened the table will be empty. This means that there areno restrictions on who can access and reconfigure the AP and any user may modifythe AP’s operation. This is like going on vacation and leaving your front dooropen. To avoid chaos on the network, access to the AP configuration should berestricted to only those for whom it is absolutely necessary.First click Add to open the New Entry dialog box (Figure 14).Figure 14. New EntryEnter your IP address and then set your own access rights to Read/Write (see thefollowing note). Two levels of access are available. To set access rights, enter astation’s IP address and community string (community string is used as thepassword to access the AP) and choose Read or Read/Write.Note: Do not set all the stations in the Access Control table to Read-only. Oncethis is set and enabled, it will be difficult to modify the AP. Should thissituation occur, refer to Troubleshooting, page 37
20 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessRead Read-only rights. The user may read everythingexcept the Access Control settings, but cannotalter anythingRead/Write The user may read and alter all settingsWhen all the settings are made, click OK to return to the Access Control card. Onthe Access Control card, click the Apply button to make the changes effectiveimmediately, without closing the dialog box, or click OK to accept the changes andclose the box. Clicking Add to APMS Host Table will add the information to thehost table referred to by the APMS program.Perform AP Self Diagnostic TestOn the Service card, click Perform AP Self Diagnostic Test. The HardwareDiagnosis screen will open (Figure 15)Figure 15. Hardware DiagnosisClick Start and the tests will commence. As each item is tested a yellow arrowwill appear alongside it. If the test is successful, the arrow will change to a greentick. You can click Cancel at any time to stop the tests. Whenever a failure hasoccurred, an “X” will appear alongside it. When the tests have completed, theCancel button changes to a Close button. Click Close to return to the Service card.Update AP FirmwareThe Access Point’s (AP’s) embedded software is burned into the flash ROM.However, an updated AP code may be installed via a COM port using the APCOMFig program. Click on Update AP Firmware (Figure 8). The Update APFirmware dialog box will open.Use the Browse button to choose the file to be uploaded to the AP, or type the filelocation and name in the File Name field.The Update button will then become enabled. Click Update to start loading thefile to the Access Point. The AP COMFig tool will upload the new executable intothe AP’s flash memory area.When the file transfer is complete, click Close to close the window.
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 21Reset AP ConfigurationsTo restore the factory default configurations.Manage APMS Host TableClick the Manage APMS Host Table button to open the APMS Table dialog box(Figure 16)Figure 16. APMS TableFrom here you can view/delete all host tables. Click the Details button to changefrom a simplified to a detailed view. After making any changes click OK to returnto the Service card.
22 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessAP Management System (APMS)AP Management System (APMS) explains how to setup the Access Point (AP) foruse in networks requiring more management control. It also describes the variousways in which the System Administrator can connect to the AP in order to manageit.The Access Point Management System (APMS) is a Windows 95/98/NT, SNMP-based management tool for users to configure and monitor APs through anEthernet, wireless, or PPP connection. The APMS management tool is intendedfor performing full-blown wireless network configuration and management.When Do I Need the APMS Program?Users need the APMS program when they need to:• Install multiple APs in the network and segment them in different domains• Monitor wireless traffic• Analyze network performance or detect problems• Check the number of wireless Stations that are served by a particular APWhat Does the APMS Program do?The InstantWave APMS management tool enables users to:• Give an AP an Alias name• Change an AP’s IP address or set a subnet mask and community string• Set a default gateway should a router exist in the network• Set protocol filters to filter out unwanted traffic from the wired to wireless side• Set wireless specific parameters• Domain name: Name to define a wireless Cell/Subnet• Aging timer: Time span for an inactive wireless Station s address to be kept in• Data Rate: Auto select 1 or 2 Mbps, Fixed 1 Mbps, Fixed 2 Mbps, Fixed 5.5Mbps, Fixed 11Mbps or Full Auto• WEP: The WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy• Set the management access permission to configure or monitor the APsthrough the Access Control menu item. This protection prevents unauthorizedaccess to the AP’s configuration parameters• Monitor and diagnose network problems• View the number of wireless Stations that are connected to a particular AP• View the wireless traffic statistics of an AP• Save or load a specific AP’s configuration parameters to/from a file• Set a password for the APMS program
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 23Configuration Requirements for APMSIn order to setup an InstantWave High Speed Access Point Management System(APMS) terminal, you need the following:• A PC running Windows 95/98/NT/2000• The APMS program An Ethernet card with a UTP Ethernet connectionYou need to complete the following steps to install the APMS tool to the PC:step1. Assign an IP address to the PC and bind the TCP/IP protocol to theNetwork adapter (refer tostep2. TCP/IP Setup, page 24, for details)Note: Step 1 is not required if the PC already has TCP/IP set up on the networkstep3. Install the APMS package to the PC (see AP Management SoftwareInstallation, page 10)step4. Click Start/Programs/InstantWave AP/AP Management System andyou are ready to gostep5. Power on and configure the APs in sequence in the first time setup of amultiple AP environmentNetwork Management Connection to the APTo manage the wireless LAN with the Access Point Network Management tool(APMS), we strongly recommend the System Administrator makes an APMSconnection to the AP through a wired Ethernet connection (UTP port).
24 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessMaking an Ethernet ConnectionChoose a PC on the Ethernet LAN to which the AP is connected and carry out thefollowing procedure:TCP/IP SetupThe following explains how to setup the Transmission Control Protocol/InternetProtocol (TCP/IP) in Windows 95/98 to enable an Ethernet connection of theAccess Point Management System (APMS) to an Access Point (AP). For moredetailed information on TCP/IP setup refer to the Windows 95/98 help files.step1. Double-click the My Computer iconstep2. In the My Computer group, double-click the Control Panel iconstep3. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel group. TheNetwork dialog box will open. On the Network dialog boxConfiguration card, if the network component "TCP/IP" is installed, goto step 7; otherwise, go to step 4 to add TCP/IPstep4. Click the Add button. The Select Network Component Type dialog boxwill open. The box will show four options: Client, Adapter, Protocol,Servicestep5. Select Protocol and click the Add button. The Select Network Protocoldialog box will openstep6. Select Microsoft in the left scrolling window, then select TCP/IP in theright, and click OK. You will be returned to the Network dialog boxstep7. On the Network dialog box Configuration card, select TCP/IP and thenclick Properties. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box will openstep8. On the IP Address card, select Specify an IP address and then key inyour IP address and subnet mask. Be sure that the IP address is in thesame domain as the AP’s (see Assigning a Network ID to the AP, page25) and the station’s subnet mask is the same as the APAssigning a Subnet Mask to the AP, page 26). Otherwise, the AP’ssubnet mask will prevent the station from accessing it (see ManagingInstantWave High Speed Configurations, page 28)step9. Click OK to go back through the dialog boxes. In the System SettingsChange dialog box, choose Yes to restart the computer and make thechanges effective
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 25The APMS ToolThe InstantWave High Speed Access Point Management System (APMS) toolallows System Administrators to control their wireless network with the minimumof fuss. From the APMS you can assign user rights, perform software upgrades,etc. It is provided to perform initial installation and configuration reliability, andSimple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent functions.This section covers the following topics: Adding and Selecting APs, ManagingInstantWave High Speed Configurations, Viewing InstantWave High SpeedInformation and Statistics, and Saving and Loading Host Configurations.Once the APMS tool is installed successfully, you are ready to configure andmonitor the APs in the wireless network. Before the APMS tool can communicatewith an AP, the AP needs to have a unique IP address . The following sectionsdescribe how the APMS terminal is setup to communicate with an AP on awireless network.Assigning an IP Address to the APEach node on a TCP/IP network must have a unique IP address. An IP address isusually represented in four blocks separated by dots, i.e., the AP s factory defaultaddress is 192.168.1.1. The block s range is restricted as in Figure 17 on page 26.After setting the AP’s IP address you need to set the Wireless stationsDetailed instructions on changing the IP address of the AP are given in AP Setting,on page 29.Assigning a Network ID to the APAn IP address contains two pieces of information: the network ID and the host ID.Network IDThe network ID identifies a group of devices, located on the same logical network,which are connected by routers.
26 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business192.168.1.11~223 0~255 0~255 1~254Host IDA host ID identifies a single device within a particular network ID and correspondsto the numbers in the last block of the IP address.To be able to communicate with each other under TCP/IP Network, the AP and thestations must be in the same domain. To put them in the same domain, make thefirst three blocks of the stations IP address the same as the Access Point IP addressand change only the figures in the last block, i.e., 192.168.1.n (where n = a numberfrom 1 to 254 which is not already in use in this domain). Detailed instructions onchanging the IP address of the AP are given in AP Setting, on page 29.Figure 17. IP Address RestrictionsAssigning a Subnet Mask to the APThe AP and stations on the same local network must be assigned the same subnetmask. The AP default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 Detailed instructions onchanging the subnet mask of the AP are given in AP Setting, on page 29.Using the APMS ToolClick Start/Programs/InstantWave AP/AP Management System. The programopens with the InstantWave Access Point Management System screen (Figure 18).Figure 18. InstantWave APMS
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 27Adding an AP(s)The APMS window is equivalent to an address book of Access Points (APs). Thefirst time the program starts, the screen will be blank (if you are using the defaultsettings the screen will appear with the defaults as in Figure 18). Only existing APicons will be shown in the AP icon window. At least one AP must be entered inthe table to allow the local adapter to connect to it. The next section explains howto add to/edit the Host Table.Note: Right-clicking anywhere in the main window provides fast access to most ofthe main-menu itemsCreate New AP Click the AP main menu item to open its sub-menu and then click the Create NewAP sub-menu item. Input the AP’s IP Address and its Community string (a string used for accesscontrol: if Access Control to the AP is to be set up in the APMS program, you mustenter the correct community string to allow permitted stations to connect). Whenthe information has been entered, the OK button will become active. Click OK.Repeat the process to add more APs. To delete an AP icon from the AP iconwindow, first select it in the AP icon window and then press the Delete key.Connecting to an AP Once a Host Table has been created, a connection can be made by double-clickingan AP’s icon in the AP icon window. Alternatively, click AP on the main menuand then click Connect AP. In the Connect AP dialog box, click on the down arrow of the AP entry field toopen the drop-down AP list. Each AP will be shown on the list. Select an AP andcomplete the selection by clicking OK (the only difference between double-clicking the icon and opening the Connect dialog box is that opening the ConnectAP dialog box provides access to on-line help). If the connection is successful thecurrent connected AP’s IP Address will appear on the InstantWave NetworkManagement System title bar (Figure 19). Figure 19. APMS with Connection Made After connecting, right-clicking on a connected AP s icon will open a menu(Figure 19). Click Properties to open the AP Properties dialog box (Figure 20).
28 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business Figure 20. AP Properties Here you may modify the IP address and Community strings in the Host Table.Changes made here will be immediately effective. If the connection attempt was unsuccessful, a message box will appear informingyou that the request has no response. Click OK to close the message box andreturn to the main screen. Go through the procedure again to retry. If you cannotconnect to the AP by the third attempt, check that the AP information has beencorrectly entered in the Host Table and that the Access Point (AP) is functioning.If you are still experiencing problems, turn to Troubleshooting, on page 37.Managing InstantWave High Speed ConfigurationsConfig If the AP selection is successful, the Config and View main menu items will beenabled. Click the Config main menu item (or right-click on the AP name in theAPMS window) to open a sub-menu. Figure 21. Config/AP Setting
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 29The menu offers configuration options that enable you to tailor your network tosuit your needs.• AP Setting – sets the AP’s IP related parameters, sets filters, sets wirelessrelated parameters, sets AP Access Control list• Trap Management – configures the trap server (i.e., defines the terminal to runthe trap server on) and sets the trap alarms• Loads the Default settings of the AP• Updates AP Firmware• Resets the APAP SettingClick AP Setting to open the AP Setting dialog box (Figure 22).Figure 22. AP Setting/IP IP: The first tab on the dialog box is IP (Internet Protocol). All InstantWave AccessPoints are delivered with a default IP of 192.168.1.1 and a default subnet mask of255.255.255.0. If you wish to change the defaults, set each AP to its new IPaddress before introducing it to the open network. From the IP tab you may view or modify the Access Point ,configure its subnet mask, or add a default gateway (see the note below). Aftermaking changes click OK to return to the Config sub-menu and click the Resetmenu item to make the changes effective. Note: An AP will transfer SNMP respond packets (confirmation packets) to itsAPMS PC directly if it is within the same LAN (the same subnet mask). If aSNMP respond packet from an AP is destined for an APMS PC on anotherLAN, then the SNMP respond packet needs to go through a router-gateway.The default gateway is the path to that router. If you set the correct defaultgateway, then you can use an APMS manager (i.e. the PC running APMS)physically located in a different subnet to manage this AP.
30 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business Filter: The second tab on the dialog box is Filter. This is a one-way protocol filteringmechanism that prevents the AP from transmitting certain protocols from theWired Ethernet LAN into the Wireless zone. If you do not require particularprotocols on the wireless part of your network, you can save bandwidth byenabling the protocol filter. From the Filter tab, some, all, or none of the protocols listed may be selected forfiltering out:• IP protocol• IPX protocol• NetBEUI protocol• AppleTalk protocol• Other protocolSelecting a protocol for filtering will activate the AP s protocol filteringimmediately on clicking OK. Clicking on Reset is not required. If, after filtering aprotocol, your network is not functioning as before, it s likely the protocol isrequired on the network and you should disable the filter for that protocol.Access Control:Access Control is the next tab on the box (Figure 23). The AP’s access control ismanaged by a control table on the Access Point (AP).Figure 23. AP Setting/Access ControlThe first time this box is opened, the table will be empty. This means that there areno restrictions on who can access and reconfigure the AP and any user may modifythe AP’s operation. This is like going on vacation and leaving your front dooropen. To avoid chaos on the network, access to the AP configurations should berestricted to only those for whom it is absolutely necessary. First enter your IPaddress and then set your own access rights to Read/Write (see the note below).
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 31Note: Do not set all the stations in the Access Control table to Read-only. Oncethis is set and enabled, it will be difficult to modify the AP. Should thissituation occur, refer to Troubleshooting, page 37Two levels of access are available. To set access rights, enter a stationand community string (the community string must be the same as the APHost Table of the APMS manager terminal <i.e.the PC running APMS>), seeCreate New AP, page 27and choose Read or Read/Write.Read Read-only rights. The user may read everythingexcept the Access Control settings, but cannotalter anythingRead/Write The user may read and alter all settingsThe Add button will become active. Click Add to add the information to the APAccess Control table. Click another tab to continue configuration setting or clickOK to complete the AP setting. Click the Config/Reset AP menu item to make thechanges effective.Wireless:Clicking on the Wireless tab opens the Wireless card. The Wireless card groups allthe user configurable wireless Access Point (AP) functions. Here you may:
32 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessAdd an alias name for the AP Assign the AP a unique nameChange the Domain Name(Extended Service Set ID)This is more commonly called theDomain Name but is defined in the802.11 Wireless Standard as ESSID.Stations and APs in the same groupmust use the same Domain NameRegulatory Domains Identify the country where the AP isused (see Glossary, page 2).Read-onlyChange the Channel You can change the channel number.Channels supported on every carrierset as below tableAP Firmware Version Read-onlyBSS ID Read-onlyTransmit Rate The transmission rate at which thedata packets are transmitted by theAP. You can set this to Auto select 1or 2 Mbps, Fixed 1 Mbps, Fixed 2Mbps, Fixed 5.5 Mbps, Fixed11Mbps or Full Auto(1 to 11 Mbps).After making any changes click OK and then click the Reset menu item.Update AP FirmwareThe Access Point’s (AP’s) embedded software is burned into the flash ROM.However, an updated AP code can be installed over your LAN via the APMSprogram. Click on Update AP Firmware. The Update AP Firmware dialog boxwill open.Use the Browse button to choose the file to be uploaded to the AP, or type the filename in the Local File field.The Upload button will then become enabled. Click Upload to start uploading thefile to the Access Point. The APMS and the AP s built-in Trivial File TransferProtocol (TFTP) command will upload the new executable into the APmemory area.Resetting the AP will take about 30 seconds. During this time, the APMS programwill not be able to query the AP via its SNMP protocol and the AP will not beavailable to other stations. If you try to access it, the APMS program will display a“No response from the AP” message.
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 33When the file transfer is complete, click OK to close the window.ResetAfter changing the AP’s IP, Access Control, Trap Server, or Wireless options, theAP needs to be reset to enable the new settings. Prior to exiting the APMSprogram, or selecting a different AP, click the Reset menu item. A Resetconfirmation window will be displayed.Click OK to reset the AP or Cancel to abort the reset command.WEPSpecify the WEP parameters.Viewing InstantWave High Speed Information andStatisticsViewThe menu items under View provide read-only information and statistics.To customize the screen view, right-click in the main screen to open a contextsensitive menu. Select your preferred view, i.e. Icons, List, Details, etc.Figure 24. View MenuThe Status bar at the bottom of the screen shows the connecting status. When thebar shows Ready, Associated will appear on the bar along with the IP of theassociated AP.AP InformationClicking AP Information opens a window displaying the Access Pointsystem information (Figure 25). The information shown is read-only.More information about the hardware can be obtained by clicking the Debugbutton. The debug information is a useful diagnostic item for technical support.(see How to reach our technical support)
34 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessFigure 25. AP InformationWhen finished viewing AP information, click OK to close the window.Wireless StationsClicking Wireless Stations opens the Connected Wireless Stations window (Figure 26).Figure 26. Connected Wireless StationsThe Connected Wireless Stations window lists all the currently associated wirelessstation’s Media Access Control (MAC) addresses.When finished viewing, click OK to close the window.
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 35Saving and Loading AP ConfigurationSaving the AP’s Configuration to FileAfter the targeted AP has connected successfully, the AP s configuration can besaved as an ASCII file. To do this, first click on the File main menu item. From thesub-menu (Figure 27) click Save AP Configuration. A standard Windows’ SaveAs dialog box will appear. Enter a file name, choose a location for the file, andclick OK. The APMS program performs a Simple Network Management Protocol(SNMP) command to get the configuration from the AP and write it into theconfiguration file.Figure 27. Save AP ConfigurationOpening an AP’s Configuration File for Loadings configuration has previously been saved, it may be easily viewed usingthe following procedure. Click on the File main menu item. From the sub-menuclick Load AP Configuration. A standard Windows Open dialog box will appear.Choose the file you wish to open and click OK . Click the Load Now button to loadthe displayed configuration to the current AP.Import Host TableClick Import Host Table (Figure 28) to import a previously saved host table, e.g. afile saved using the AP COMFig toolFigure 28. Import Host Table
36 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessPasswordClicking Password opens a Change Password configuration box. Enter your newpassword and then enter it again to confirm. Click OK to close the box. Once apassword is set you will be asked for it each time the APMS program is opened.Note: The password is shared between the APMS and the COMFig program onthe same PC
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 37TroubleshootingThe Troubleshooting section offers possible solutions to basic problems that maybe experienced when attempting to connect to the AP with the Access PointManagement System (APMS).Via an Ethernet Connection:• Is the AP switched on and functioning?• Is the network cable properly connected between the AP and the Ethernet PC?If not, connect the cable and reboot the AP• Has the AP’s IP address or subnet mask been changed? If you have used theConfig/IP or the Config/Load default AP functions, they may have been. Ifthey have, you must also reset the IP address and subnet mask of any stationswishing to connect to that AP so as to put them in the same domain (seeAssigning an IP Address to the AP, page 25)• Has this PC’s IP address or subnet mask been changed? The AP and thestation must be in the same domain (see Assigning a Network ID to the AP,page 25)• Does this station have access rights to configure the AP? If yes, is theCommunity setting of the station different from the AP s? It must be the same(see Create New AP, page 27)• Check that all the stations in the Access Control table (including this EthernetPC) have not been set to Read-only. If they have, use the AP COMFig tool toreconfigure the AP
38 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessHow to Reach Our Technical SupportIf you are having a problem using an NDC product and cannot resolve it, pleasenote the following information and contact NDC Technical Support:• What you were doing when the error occurred• What error messages you saw• Whether the problem can be reproduced• The serial number of your product• The firmware version number and the debug informationNDC Technical Support is available via e-mail at:support@ndclan.com (US only)techsupt@ndc.com.tw (Europe and Asia Pacific)For other information about NDC, please visit us at:www.ndclan.com
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 39NDC Limited WarrantyHardwareNDC (NDC Communications, Inc.) warrants its products to be free of defects inworkmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for a period of 12months from the date of purchase from NDC or its Authorized Reseller and for theperiod of time specified in the documentation supplied with each product.Should a product fail to be in good working order during the applicable warrantyperiod, NDC will, at its option and expense, repair or replace it, or deliver to thepurchaser an equivalent product or part at no additional charge except as set forthbelow. Repair parts and replacement products are furnished on an exchange basisand will be either reconditioned or new. All replaced products and parts willbecome the property of NDC. Any replaced or repaired product or part has aninety (90) day warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whicheveris longer.NDC shall not be liable under this warranty if its testing and examination disclosethat the alleged defect in the product does not exist or was caused by thepurchaser’s, or any third party’s misuse, neglect, improper installation or testing,unauthorized attempt to repair or modify, or any other cause beyond the range ofthe intended use, or by accident, fire, lightning, or other hazard.SoftwareSoftware and documentation materials are supplied without warranty as totheir performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. However,the diskette media containing the software are covered by a 90-day warranty whichprotects the purchaser against failure within that period.
40 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessLimited Warranty Service ProceduresAny product (1) received in error, (2) in a defective or non-functioning condition,or (3) exhibiting a defect under normal working conditions, can be returned toNDC by following these steps:You must prepare:Ÿ dated proof of purchaseŸ product model number & quantityŸ product serial numberŸ precise reason for returnŸ your name/address/email address/telephone/fax1. Inform the distributor or retailer2. Ship the product back to the distributor/retailer with prepaid freight. Thepurchaser must pay the shipping freight from the distributor/retailer to NDC.Any package sent C.O.D. (Cash On Delivery) will be refused3. Charges: Usually RMA (Returned Material Authorization) items will bereturned to the purchaser via AIR MAIL, prepaid by NDC. If returned byanother carrier, the purchaser will pay the difference. A return freight andhandling fee will be charged to the purchaser if NDC determines that therewas “No Problem Found” or that the damage was caused by the userWarningNDC is not responsible for the integrity of any data on storage equipment (harddrives, tape drives, floppy diskettes, etc.). We STRONGLY recommend that ourcustomers back their data up before sending such equipment in for diagnosis orrepair.Services after Warranty PeriodAfter the warranty period expires, all products can be repaired for a reasonableservice charge. The shipping charges to and from the NDC facility will be borneby the purchaser.Return for CreditIn the case of a DOA (Dead on Arrival) or a shipping error, a return for credit willautomatically be applied to the purchaser s account, unless otherwise requested.
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 41Limitation of LiabilityAll expressed and implied warranties of a product s merchantability, or of itsfitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the applicable period asset forth in this limited warranty, and no warranty will be considered valied afterits expiration date.If this product does not function as warranted, your sole remedy shall be repair orreplacement as provided for above. In no case shall NDC be liable for anyincidental, consequential, special, or indirect damages resulting from loss of data,loss of profits, or loss of use, even if NDC or an authorized NDC distributor/dealerhas been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any otherparty.
42 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessEC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYFor the following equipment:Product Name: :InstantWave Wireless Access PointModel Number::NWH660Produced by:Manufacturer Name :NATIONAL DATACOMM CORPORATIONManufacturerAddress:2F, NO. 28, INDUSTRY EAST 9TH ROADSCIENCE PARK, HSINCHU, TAIWAN,R.O.C.is hereby confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on theApproximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to R&TTE Directive(99/ 5/ EC).For the evaluation regarding the electromagnetic compatibility, the following standards wereapplied:EN 300 328 (November 1996/A1 (July 1997))EN 300 826 (November 1997)En 60950:1992 + A1:1993 + A2:1993 + A3:1995 + A4:1996 + A11:1997The manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration:Company Name :NDC (EUROPE) CO., LTDCompanyAddress:1, EARLSFORT CENTRE, HATCH STREET,DUBLIN 2, IRELANDPerson authorized to make this declaration:Name :CHIN-TU WUPosition/Title:MANAGING DIRECTORDate Legal Signature
InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small Business 43IndexAAccess Control..............19, 27, 30–31Access PointEthernet Connection to................24Access Rights. Setting .............19, 30Aging Timer.......................................32Alias name ...................................16, 32AP COMFig Password.....................14AP COMFig Service.........................15AP COMFig Tool..............................14AP Information..................................34AP Setting ..........................................29BBSSID...................................................2CCabling..................................................1Carrier Set ............................................2COM port connection ......................14Community.........................................27Connecting to an AP........................27DData rate Setting................................32Default GatewayAssigning................................17, 29Default IP.....................................17, 29Default subnet mask..................17, 29Domain Name ........................ 2, 16, 32Assigning.......................................26EExtended Service Set ID...........16, 32FFilter Protocols ...........................18, 30Flash ROM .........................................20GGeneral................................................15Group ID...............................................2HHost Table..........................................21IInformation, AP.................................34IP AddressAssigning.......................................25Assigning.......................................29IP Default ...........................................17LLEDs ...................................................11MMAC Address ...................................34Modify AP Configuration ...............15NNetworkInfrastructure...................................4Multiple APs ...................................5Network Traffic.................................35PPasswordAP COMFig ..................................14Placingfor performance ..............................8Guidelines........................................8Tools .................................................9Protocol Filtering....................... 18, 30RRadio Frequencies ..............................2Resetting the AP...............................33Roaming...............................................2SSelf Diagnostic Test.........................20
44 InstantWave High Speed Access Point For Small BusinessSNMP.................................... 22, 25, 33StatisticsWireless Station............................35Subnet MaskAssigning.......................................26Assigning................................17, 29System Requirements.........................1TTCP/IP address...........................17, 29Troubleshooting................................38UUninstalling .......................................13Update AP Firmware........................33Update Firmware ..............................20VView....................................................33WWireless Cell........................................2Wireless Stations..............................34

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