Senao Co AT53V321 IEEE802.11a+802.11g DualBand Wireless Access Point User Manual

Senao International Co Ltd IEEE802.11a+802.11g DualBand Wireless Access Point Users Manual

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AT53V321 User Manual

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Dual Band WirelessAccess PointUser’s ManualVersion: 1.0

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 2 of 24Table of ContentsChapter 1 – Introduction………………………………..…………………………….41.1 Features & Benefits………………………………………………………………..41.2 Package Contents………………………………………………………………….5Chapter 2 – Understanding the Hardware…………………………..……….52.1 Hardware Configuration………………………………………………………...…52.2 Hardware Installation………………………………………………………………5Chapter 3 – PC Configuration……………………………….……………………..53.1 TCP/IP Configuration………………………………………………………………53.2 Wireless LAN Configuration………………………………………………....……7Chapter 4 – Web Configuration……………………..…………………………….84.1 Logging In………………………………..………………………………………..……….84.2 Getting Familiar with the GUI………………………………..…..…………………….94.3 System…………..………………………………..……………………………………….94.3.1 Administrator Settings………………..……………..…………………………….94.3.2 Firmware Upgrade………………………………………………..……………..104.3.3 Configuration Tools……...……………………………..……………………...….104.3.4 Factory Defaults……….………………..………………………………………….114.4 LAN…………………….……………………..…………..…………………………….124.5 Wireless..…………………………………………..………………………………...….124.5.1 General……………………………………..……………………………………….124.5.2 802.11a……………………………………..……………………………………….134.5.2.1 Security Setting………………………………………………………..…..144.5.2.2 Security Server Settings…………………………………………………..154.5.2.3 ACL Settings…………………………………………………………..……164.5.3 802.11g……………………………………..……………………………………….164.5.3.1 Security Setting………………………………………………………..…..194.5.3.2 Security Server Settings…………………………………………………..204.5.3.3 ACL Settings…………………………………………………………..……204.6 Statistics………..………………………..………………………………...…………….214.6.1 5GHz Statistics………………………………………………………………..214.6.2 2.4GHz Statistics……………………………………………………………..22

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 3 of 24Revision HistoryVersion Date Notes1.0 September 12, 2003 Initial Version

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 4 of 241 IntroductionThe Dual Band Wireless Access Point operates seamlessly and simultaneously inboth the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency spectrums supporting the 802.11b (2.4GHz,11Mbps) and the newer, faster 802.11a (5GHz, 54Mbps) and 802.11g (2.4GHz,54Mbps) wireless standards. It's the best way to add wireless capability to yourexisting wired network, or to add bandwidth to your wireless installation.To protect your wireless connectivity, the Dual Band Wireless Access Point canencrypt all wireless transmissions through 64/128/152-bit WEP data encryption. TheMAC address filter lets you select exactly which station has access to your wirelessnetwork. Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) puts your network on the cleanestchannel in your location. With the Dual Band Wireless Access Point, you'llexperience the best wireless connectivity available today.1.1 Features & BenefitsFeatures Benefits2.4GHz IEEE802.11b/g (draft) standard and5GHz IEEE802.11a standard compliant Fully interoperable with IEEE802.11a/b/g(draft) compliant products.Dual Radios for Atheros 802.11a and Atheros802.11g/b The 802.11a and 802.11g wireless LANs canbe used simultaneously.3-way bridging for 802.3 and 802.11a/gnetworks Enable the transfer of data among differentkinds of networks.Wi-Fi Protected Access Enhance authentication and security.High speed data rate up to 54Mbps/ 108Mbpsin “Turbo” mode in 11a mode Capable of handling heavy data payloads suchas MPEG video streaming.DFS/TPC for European operation(IEEE802.11h) Meets requirements of vertical applicationsusing 802.11a and 802.11g in Europe.Multi country Roaming (802.11d) Automatically adjusts regulatory domain tooperate in different countries.64/128/152-bit WEP data encryption Powerful data security.MAC address filtering Ensures secure network connections.Remote Configuration via Web-browser/Telnet Easy to configure or manage the deviceremotely.Firmware upgrade through Web-browser Easy to upgrade the firmware to reduceoperations overhead.

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 5 of 241.2 Package Contents One Access Point One Power Adapter One CAT 5 UTP Cable One RS-232 Cable One Fast Start Guide One CD-ROM with User’s Manual Included2 Understanding the Hardware2.1 Hardware Configuration RJ-45 Ethernet Connector – Provides 10/100 Mbps connectivity to awired Ethernet LAN. RS-232 Console Connector – Provides Command Line Interface (CLI) toview and modify the configuration of the AP from a terminal or PC througha telnet connection. Reset Button – By holding this down for more than five seconds, the APwill reset to its factory default settings. Power Supply Connector – Connects to the power adapter.2.2 Hardware InstallationA. Configure your notebook or PC with a wireless LAN card.B. For a wired LAN, connect your PC’s Ethernet port to the AP’s LAN port via anEthernet cable.C. For WLAN, position the Access Point in a proper position.D. Plug in the power cord into the power outlet.3 PC Configuration3.1 TCP/IP ConfigurationFollow the steps below in order to configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC.A. In the Control Panel double click Network Connections, and then doubleclick on the connection of your Network Interface Card (NIC). You will thensee the following screen.

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 6 of 24B. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button.This will allow you to configure the IP address of your PC. You will then seethe following screen.

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 8 of 244 Web Configuration4.1 Logging In To configure the Access Point through the web-browser, enter the IP address ofthe Access Point (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser,and press Enter. You will then see the login window. Enter admin as the User name and iktpwas the Password and then click on the OK button. You can also change the username and password under the AdministratorSettings option. Refer to section 4.3.1 Administrator Settings to change theusername and password. 4.2 Getting Familiar with the GUI After logging in, the first page that is displayed in the Status page. The GUI consists of three parts and is displayed in the image below:A. Navigation Bar: used to navigate through the available options.B. Main Page: used to view and configure the AP’s settings.C. Top Right-hand Corner: quick buttons for Home, Exit, and Reset. Click onthe Home button to return to the status page. Click on the Exit button tologout, and click on the Reset button to restart the AP.

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 9 of 244.3 System Click on the System link on the navigation bar, you will then see five options:Administrator Settings, Firmware Upgrade, Configuration Tools, Factory Default,and Rest. Each one is described in detail below.4.3.1 Administrator Settings Click on the Administrator Settings link. On this page you can configure theuser name, password, system name and telnet. Set another username and password to restrict management access to theAccess Point. Username: enter a new user name. Password: enter a new password.ACB

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 10 of 24 System Name: enter a unique name for this AP. Enable Telnet: place a check in this box if you would like to allow telnetaccess to this device. Click on the Apply button to confirm and save the changes.4.3.2 Firmware Upgrade Click on the Firmware Upgrade link. This page is used to upgrade the firmwareon the AP. Host Name: enter the host name or host IP address. User Name: enter the user name for the host. Password: enter the password for the host. Image Path: enter the path of the image file. Image Name: enter the name of the image file. Click on the Apply button to confirm and save the changes.4.3.3 Configuration Tools Click on the Configuration Tools link on the navigation bar, you will then seethe Configuration Script page. This page allows you to develop a script for anapplication.

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 11 of 24 Host Name: enter the host name for the script resides. User Name: enter the user name of the host. Password: enter the password of the host. Script Path: enter the path of the script file. Script Name: enter the name of the script file. Click on the Apply button to confirm and save the changes.4.3.4 Factory Defaults Click on the Restore button of the Access Point to perform a reset and restorethe original factory settings.

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 12 of 244.4 LAN Click on the LAN link on the navigation bar, and then click on LAN Settings.You will then see the LAN Settings page. On this page you can configure theLAN IP, subnet mask, and default gateway IP addresses. IP Address: enter the IP address of the Access Point. Subnet Mask: enter a subnet mask for the IP address. Default Gateway Address: enter a gateway IP for the Access Point. Click on the Apply button to confirm and save the changes.4.5 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation bar, you will then see three options:General, 802.11a, and 80211g.. Each one is described in detail below.4.5.1 General Click on the General link on the navigation bar. On this page you can selectand set the country for the Access Point, and choose to enable or disable the5GHz and 2.4GHz radios.

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 13 of 24 Country Code: select your country from the drop-down list. 5 GHz Radio: select Disable or Enable for the 5GHz radio. 2.4 GHz Radio: select Disable or Enable for the 2.4GHz radio. Click on the Apply button to confirm and save the changes.4.5.2 802.11a Click on the 802.11a link on the navigation bar. On this page you can configurethe 802.11a settings. SSID: enter the SSID of the wireless network. The SSID is a unique nameshared among all points in your wireless network. The SSID must be identicalfor all points in the network, and is case-sensitive. Suppress SSID: place a check in this box if you would like the SSID to behidden from other Access Points or a site survey. Wireless Mode: select a data rate from the drop-down menu. One option is54Mbps and the other is 108Mbps in turbo mode. Radio Frequency: select a radio frequency from the drop-down list.SmartSelect is the default setting.

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 14 of 24 Security: place a check is this box if you would like to use WPA only. If youwould like to configure a more detailed security, click on the Edit SecuritySetting button. This option is described in the next section. Data Rate: select a data rate from the drop-down list; by default Best isselected. Transmit Power: select a transmit power from the drop-down list; by defaultfull is selected. Antenna Diversity: select Best, 1 or 2 from the drop-down list. Beacon Interval (20-1000): enter a value between 20 and 1000 for the beaconinterval. Beacons announce the existence for the 802.11 networks at regularintervals. Data Beacon Rate DTIM (1-16384): enter the data beacon rate, the default rateis 1. Fragment Length (256-2346): enter a value between 256 and 2346 for thefragment length. RTS/CTS Threshold (256-2346): enter a value between 256 and 2346 for theRTS/CTS threshold. Any packet in the RTS/CTS handshake larger than thespecified size will be discarded. Click on the Apply button to confirm and save the changes.4.5.2.1 Security Setting

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 15 of 24 Security Mode: select a security mode; options available are Disabled, Pre-shared Key, or Dynamic. Key Entry Method: select a type of key method; options available areHexadecimal or Ascii Text. Default Shared Key: select a default-shared key, and then enter the key in theEncryption Key text box. From the Key Length drop down list, select none,64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit. Access Control List: select Enable or Disable for MAC access control lists.Then click on the Edit ACL Settings button.4.5.2.2 Security Server Settings Domain Name Server IP address: enter the IP address of the domain nameserver. Domain Name Server: enter the name of the domain name server. RADIUS Server: enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: enter the port of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Secret: enter the password of the RADIUS server. 5GHz Key Source: select a location of the RADIUS key. Local specifies thatthe RADIUS key is located in the AP. Remote specifies that the RADIUS key islocated in the RADIUS server. Click on the Apply button to confirm and save the changes.

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 16 of 244.5.2.3 ACL Settings To delete an existing MAC ACL, click on the Delete button. Click on the Add button to add another MAC ACL. Add New ACL MAC Address: enter the MAC address. ACL Type: select an ACL type from the drop-down list. Options available areAllow, Deny, Default Shared Key, 64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit. Unique Key: this is only required if a unique key is used in the ACL type. Click on the Apply button to confirm and save the changes.4.5.3 802.11g Click on the 802.11g link on the navigation bar. On this page you can configurethe 802.11g settings.

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 17 of 24 SSID: enter the SSID of the wireless network. The SSID is a unique nameshared among all points in your wireless network. The SSID must be identicalfor all points in the network, and is case-sensitive. Suppress SSID: place a check in this box if you would like the SSID to behidden from other Access Points or a site survey. Wireless Mode: select a data rate from the drop-down menu. One option is11Mbps and the other is 54Mbps. Radio Frequency: select a radio frequency from the drop-down list.SmartSelect is the default setting. Security: place a check is this box if you would like to use WPA only. If youwould like to configure a more detailed security, click on the Edit SecuritySetting button. This option is described in the next section.

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 18 of 24 Data Rate: select a data rate from the drop-down list; by default Best isselected. Transmit Power: select a transmit power from the drop-down list; by defaultfull is selected. Antenna Diversity: select Best, 1 or 2 from the drop-down list. Beacon Interval (20-1000): enter a value between 20 and 1000 for the beaconinterval. Beacons announce the existence for the 802.11 networks at regularintervals. Data Beacon Rate DTIM (1-16384): enter the data beacon rate; the default rateis 1. Fragment Length (256-2346): enter a value between 256 and 2346 for thefragment length. RTS/CTS Threshold (256-2346): enter a value between 256 and 2346 for theRTS/CTS threshold. Any packet in the RTS/CTS handshake larger than thespecified size will be discarded. Short Preamble: use this radio button to specify short preamble usage. WhenEnable is selected, both short and long preambles are used. When Disable isselected only long preambles are used. Allow 2.4GHz 54Mbps Stations Only: use this radio button to Enable orDisable the association of 2.4GHz Mbps station only. Protection Mode: select a protection mode from the drop-down list for the CTSoperation mode. By default, auto is selected. Protection Rate: select a protection rate from the drop-down list for the CTSoperation. By default, 11Mbps is selected. Protection Type: Select a CTS-only or RTS-CTS radio button. By default,CTS-only is selected. Short Slot Time: use this radio button to Enable or Disable short time slotusage. Click on the Apply button to confirm and save the changes.

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 19 of 244.5.3.1 Security Setting Security Mode: select a security mode; options available are Disabled, Pre-shared Key, or Dynamic. Key Entry Method: select a type of key method; options available areHexadecimal or Ascii Text. Default Shared Key: select a default-shared key, and then enter the key in theEncryption Key text box. From the Key Length drop down list, select none,64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit. Access Control List: select Enable or Disable for MAC access control lists.Then click on the Edit ACL Settings button.

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 20 of 244.5.3.2 Security Server Settings Domain Name Server IP address: enter the IP address of the domain nameserver. Domain Name Server: enter the name of the domain name server. RADIUS Server: enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: enter the port of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Secret: enter the password of the RADIUS server. 5GHz Key Source: select a location of the RADIUS key. Local specifies thatthe RADIUS key is located in the AP. Remote specifies that the RADIUS key islocated in the RADIUS server. Click on the Apply button to confirm and save the changes.4.5.3.3 ACL Settings To delete an existing MAC ACL, click on the Delete button. Click on the Add button to add another MAC ACL.

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 21 of 24 Add New ACL MAC Address: enter the MAC address. ACL Type: select an ACL type from the drop-down list. Options available areAllow, Deny, Default Shared Key, 64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit. Unique Key: this is only required if a unique key is used in the ACL type. Click on the Apply button to confirm and save the changes.4.6 Statistics Click on the Statistics link on the navigation bar, you will then see two options:5GHz Statistics and 2.4GHz Statistics. Each one is described in detail below.4.6.1 5 GHz Statistics Click on the 5GHz Statistics link on the navigation bar. You will then see a listof stations that are currently part of the BSS.

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 22 of 24 Click on the MAC address to view detailed statistics.4.6.2 2.4 GHz Statistics Click on the 2.4GHz Statistics link on the navigation bar. You will then see alist of stations that are currently part of the BSS.

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 23 of 24 Click on the MAC address to view detailed statistics.

Dual Band Wireless Access Point Version 1.0Page 24 of 24 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, usesand can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correctthe interference by one of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by theparty responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operatethis equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth foran uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed andoperated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. If this device is going to be operated in 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range,then it is restricted in indoor environment only. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction withany other antenna or transmitter.