Senao Co CB32106001 11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/ Router/AP/WDS User Manual NCB 3220 UsersManual V1 36 A

Senao International Co Ltd 11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/ Router/AP/WDS NCB 3220 UsersManual V1 36 A

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11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS User’s Manual Version: 1.36
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 2 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................5 1.1 FEATURES & BENEFITS ......................................................................................................................5 1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS..........................................................................................................................6 1.3 UNIT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................................6 1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................6 1.5 APPLICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................6 1.6 NETWORK CONFIGURATION...............................................................................................................7 a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode ..............................................................................................................7 b) Infrastructure Mode...........................................................................................................................8 2 UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE...............................................................................................9 2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................................9 2.2 IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................9 3 SWITCH BETWEEN BRIDGE/ BRIDGE ROUTER/ AP ...............................................................11 3.1 BRIDGE/BRIDGE ROUTER TO ACCESS POINT ..................................................................................11 3.2 ACCESS POINT TO BRIDGE/BRIDGE ROUTER ..................................................................................12 4 BRIDGE MODE – WEB CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................13 4.1 LOGGING IN......................................................................................................................................13 4.2 MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................................14 4.2.1 OPERATION MODE............................................................................................................................14 4.2.2 STATUS..............................................................................................................................................16 4.2.3 STATISTICS........................................................................................................................................17 4.2.4 LOG ...................................................................................................................................................17 4.2.5 UPGRADE FIRMWARE .......................................................................................................................18 4.2.6 SAVE / RELOAD SETTINGS, RESET TO DEFAULT .............................................................................18 4.2.7 PASSWORD ........................................................................................................................................19 4.3 TCP/IP SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................20 4.3.1 LAN INTERFACE...............................................................................................................................20 4.4 WIRELESS..........................................................................................................................................21 4.4.1 BASIC SETTINGS (INFRASTRUCTURE, ADHOC)................................................................................21 4.4.2 ADVANCED SETTINGS (INFRASTRUCTURE, ADHOC).......................................................................22 4.4.3 SECURITY..........................................................................................................................................24 4.4.3.1 ENCRYPTION DISABLED ..............................................................................................................24 4.4.3.2 WEP 64-BIT / 128-BIT .................................................................................................................24 4.4.3.3 WPA / WPA2 PASSPHRASE........................................................................................................26 4.4.3.4 WPA / WPA2 RADIUS AUTHENTICATION ...............................................................................27 4.4.4 SITE SURVEY.....................................................................................................................................28 5 ACCESS POINT MODE – WEB CONFIGURATION .....................................................................29 5.1 LOGGING IN......................................................................................................................................29 5.2 MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................................30 5.2.1 OPERATION MODE............................................................................................................................30 5.2.2 STATUS..............................................................................................................................................31 5.2.3 STATISTICS........................................................................................................................................33 5.2.4 LOG ...................................................................................................................................................33 5.2.5 UPGRADE FIRMWARE .......................................................................................................................34 5.2.6 SAVE / RELOAD SETTINGS, RESET TO DEFAULT .............................................................................34 5.2.7 PASSWORD ........................................................................................................................................35 5.3 TCP/IP SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................35 5.3.1 LAN INTERFACE...............................................................................................................................35 5.3.1.1 STATIC IP ADDRESS ....................................................................................................................36
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 3 5.3.1.2 DHCP CLIENT .............................................................................................................................37 5.3.1.3 DHCP SERVER ............................................................................................................................38 5.4 WIRELESS..........................................................................................................................................39 5.4.1 BASIC SETTINGS ...............................................................................................................................40 5.4.2 ADVANCED SETTINGS ......................................................................................................................40 5.4.3 SECURITY..........................................................................................................................................42 5.4.3.1 ENCRYPTION DISABLED ..............................................................................................................42 5.4.3.2 WEP 64-BIT / 128-BIT .................................................................................................................43 5.4.3.3 WPA / WPA2 / WPA2 MIXED PASSPHRASE..............................................................................44 5.4.3.4 WPA / WPA2 / WPA2 MIXED RADIUS AUTHENTICATION ....................................................45 5.4.4 ACCESS CONTROL ............................................................................................................................46 5.4.5 WDS .................................................................................................................................................47 APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................49 APPENDIX B – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT............................................................................50
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 4 Revision History Version Date Notes 1.36 April 26, 2006
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 5 1 Introduction The Wireless Client Bridge/Bridge Router/Access Point/WDS (wireless distribution system) operates seamlessly in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum supporting the 802.11b (2.4GHz, 11Mbps) and faster 802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbps) wireless standards. It's the best way to add wireless capability to your existing wired network, or to add bandwidth to your wireless installation. NCB-3220 has high transmitted output power and high receivable sensitivity. High output power and high sensitivity can extend range and coverage to reduce the roaming between APs to get more stability wireless connection. It also can reduce the expense of equipment in the same environment. To protect your wireless connectivity, it can encrypt all wireless transmissions through 64/128-bit WEP data encryption and also supports WPA/WPA2. The MAC address filter lets you select exactly which stations should have access to your network. This chapter describes the features & benefits, package contents, applications, and network configuration. 1.1 Features & Benefits Features Benefits High Speed Data Rate Up to 54Mbps Capable of handling heavy data payloads such as MPEG video streaming High Output Power and High Sensitivity Spreads the operation distance and reduce the roaming between APs to get more stability wireless connection Point-to-point, Point-to-multipoint Wireless Connectivity Let users transfer data between two buildings or multiple buildings WPA2/WPA/ IEEE 802.1x Authenticator support More Powerful data security WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Make wireless AP and Bridge mode simultaneously as a wireless repeater Watertight and Weatherproof Avoid water invaded and weather corroded Wide temperature range and robust mechanical design Delivers reliable, top performance in the most demanding environments MAC address filtering (AP Mode) Ensures secure network connection Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE802.3af Compliant) Flexible Access Point locations and cost savings
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 6 1.2 Package Contents Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped in its original package. † One Wireless Client Bridge Unit † One Power Adapter (12V/ 1A) † One CAT5 UTP Cable † One CD-ROM with User’s Manual 1.3 Unit Description 1.4 System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device. † PC/AT compatible computer with a Ethernet interface. † Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser 1.5 Applications The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility of wireless LANs: a) Difficult-to-wire environments There are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. Historic buildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make the installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 7 b) Temporary workgroups Consider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disaster-recovery, temporary offices and construction sites where one wants a temporary WLAN established and removed. c) The ability to access real-time information Doctors/nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers can access real-time information while dealing with patients, serving customers and processing information. d) Frequently changed environments Show rooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manufacturing sites where frequently rearrange the workplace. e) Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networks SOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a small network. f) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks Network managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overhead caused by moves, extensions to networks, and other changes with wireless LANs. g) Wired LAN backup Network managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup for mission-critical applications running on wired networks. h) Training/Educational facilities Training sites at corporations and students at universities use wireless connectivity to ease access to information, information exchanges, and learning. 1.6 Network Configuration To better understand how the wireless LAN products work together to create a wireless network, it might be helpful to depict a few of the possible wireless LAN PC card network configurations. The wireless LAN products can be configured as: a) Ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) for departmental or SOHO LANs. b) Infrastructure for enterprise LANs. a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode This is the simplest network configuration with several computers equipped with the PC Cards that form a wireless network whenever they are within range of one another. In ad-hoc mode, each client is peer-to-peer, would only have access to the resources of the other client and does not require an access point. This is the easiest and least expensive way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network. The image below depicts a network in ad-hoc mode.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 8 b) Infrastructure Mode The infrastructure mode requires the use of an access point (AP). In this mode, all wireless communication between two computers has to be via the AP. It doesn’t matter if the AP is stand-alone or wired to an Ethernet network. If used in stand-alone, the AP can extend the range of independent wireless LANs by acting as a repeater, which effectively doubles the distance between wireless stations. The image below depicts a network in infrastructure mode.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 9 2 Understanding the Hardware 2.1 Hardware Installation 1. Place the unit in an appropriate pace using the mounting kit. 2. Run the Ethernet cable indoors and plug it into the PoE injector port labeled “AP/Router”. 3. Plug one end of another Ethernet cable into your PC/Notebook and the other end into the PoE injector port labeled “Network”. 4. Insert the DC-inlet of the power adapter into the PoE injector port labeled “DC240V” and the other end into the power socket on the wall. This diagram depicts the hardware configuration 2.2 IP Address Configuration This device can be configured as a Bridge or Access Point. The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.1. In order to log into this device, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook. 1. In the control panel, double click Network Connections and then double click on the connection of your Network Interface Card (NIC). You will then see the following screen. Unit PoE Injector PC Power Outlet Ethernet Ethernet AC/DC cable
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 10 2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This will allow you to configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook. 3. Select Use the following IP Address radio button and then enter the IP address and subnet mask. Ensure that the IP address and subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device. For Example: Device IP address: 192.168.1.1 PC IP address: 192.168.1.10 PC subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4. Click on the OK button to close this window, and once again to close LAN properties window.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 11 3 Switch between Bridge/ Bridge Router/ AP This device can be configured as a Bridge or Access Point. The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.1 in Bridge mode. This chapter will describe the steps to switch from Bridge to Access Point and Access Point to Bridge. 3.1 Bridge/Bridge Router to Access Point 1 Enter the default IP address (192.168.1.1) of the bridge into the address bar of the web-browser. 2 By default, a user name and password has not been configured. If you have configured a user name and password, please enter them into the field to continue 3 Once you have logged in, click on the Operation Mode link under the Management menu. 4 Since this device is currently in Bridge mode, the Bridge radio button will be selected by default. 5 Select the AP radio button to and then click on the Apply Change to switch the operation mode to Access Point. 6 Wait for about 1 minute and the device will automatically restart into Access Point mode.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 12 3.2 Access Point to Bridge/Bridge Router 1 Enter the default IP address (192.168.1.2) of the bridge into the address bar of the web-browser. 2 By default, a user name and password has not been configured. If you have configured a user name and password, please enter them into the field to continue 3 Once you have logged in, click on the Operation Mode link under the Management menu. 4 Since this device is currently in Access Point mode, the AP radio button will be selected by default. 5 Select the Bridge or Bridge Router radio button to and then click on the Apply Change to switch the operation mode to Bridge. 6 Wait for about 1 minute and the device will automatically restart into Bridge mode.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 13 4 Bridge Mode – Web Configuration 4.1 Logging In § To configure the Bridge through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Bridge (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. § Make sure that the Bridge and your computers are on the same subnet. Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer. § Username：admin; Password：admin § After logging in you will graphical user interface (GUI) of the bridge. The navigation drop-down menu on left is divided into three main sections: 1. Management: This includes operation mode, status, statistics, logs, upgrade firmware, save/reload settings, and password. 2. TCP/IP Settings: This includes the configuration of the LAN port and settings for the LAN IP, subnet mask, DHCP client, spanning tree and MAC cloning. 3. Wireless: This includes the basic, advanced, security and site-survey settings for the wireless interface. § The Bridge status page is also displayed once you have logged in. This includes details about the system, wireless, and TCP/IP configuration.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 14 § System o Uptime: Duration of time since the device was last reset. o Firmware version: Version of the firmware that is currently loaded on the device. § Wireless Configuration: o Mode: Wireless configuration mode such as client bridge, AP, or WDS. o Band: Frequency and IEEE 802.11 operation mode (b-only, g-only, or b+g). o SSID: The name used to identify the wireless network. o Channel Number: The channel used to communicate on the wireless network. o Encryption: The type of security used on this network. It may be disabled, WEP, WPA, etc. o BSSID: The MAC address of the SSID. o State: The current state of the bridge. It may be scanning or associated or disabled. § TCP/IP Configuration: o Attain IP Protocol: The IP address setting may be fixed or static. o IP Address: Displays the current IP address of the LAN port. o Subnet Mask: Displays the current subnet mask for the IP address. o Default Gateway: Displays the default gateway for the device. o DHCP: Displays the DHCP setting. o MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the device. 4.2 Management § Click on the Management link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see five options: operation mode, status, statistics, log, upgrade firmware, save/reload settings, and password. Each option is described below. 4.2.1 Operation Mode § Click on the Operation Mode link under the Management menu. The Operation Mode allows you to switch from Client Bridge to Access Point mode.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 15 § Select the AP, Bridge or Bridge Router and then click on the Apply Change button. § Wait for about a minute until you see the following Pop-Up message. § Click on the OK button and then enter the specified IP address into the web-browser. **Switch to other mode, the configuration settings will continue using.** § Refer to Chapter 5 to learn how to configure this device in Access Point mode.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 16 4.2.2 Status § Click on the Status link under the Management menu. The Status page is the first page that is displayed once you have logged in. This includes details about the system, wireless, and TCP/IP configuration. § System o Uptime: Duration of time since the device was last reset. o Firmware version: Version of the firmware that is currently loaded on the device. § Wireless Configuration: o Mode: Wireless configuration mode such as client bridge, AP, or WDS. o Band: Frequency and IEEE 802.11 operation mode (b-only, g-only, or b+g). o SSID: The name used to identify the wireless network. o Channel Number: The channel used to communicate on the wireless network. o Encryption: The type of security used on this network. It may be disabled, WEP, WPA, etc. o BSSID: The MAC address of the SSID. o State: The current state of the bridge. It may be scanning or associated or disabled. § TCP/IP Configuration: o Attain IP Protocol: The IP address setting may be fixed or static. o IP Address: Displays the current IP address of the LAN port. o Subnet Mask: Displays the current subnet mask for the IP address. o Default Gateway: Displays the default gateway for the device.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 17 o DHCP: Displays the DHCP setting. o MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the device. 4.2.3 Statistics § Click on the Statistics link under the Management menu. This page displays the number of sent and received packets on the Ethernet and Wireless interface. § Since the packet counter is not dynamic, you must click on the Refresh button for the most recent statistics. 4.2.4 Log § Click on the Log link under the Management menu. The Log page displays a list of events that are triggered on the Ethernet and Wireless interface. This log can be referred when an unknown error occurs on the system or when a report needs to be sent to the technical support department for debugging purposes.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 18 § In order for the log to record all the events, you must first place a check in the Enable Log or Enable Remote Log (Log Server required) check box. § Select system all or wireless depending on the type of events you want recorded. § Since the log is not dynamic, you must click on the Refresh button for the most recent events, or click on the Clear button to clear the log. 4.2.5 Upgrade Firmware § Click on the Upgrade Firmware link under the Management menu. This page is used to upgrade the firmware on the device. Make sure that downloaded the appropriate firmware from your vendor. § Click on the Browse button and then select the appropriate firmware and then click on the Upload button. Note: The upgrade process may take about 1 minute to complete. Do not power off the device during this process as it may crash the device and make it unusable. The device will restart automatically once the upgrade is complete. 4.2.6 Save / Reload Settings, Reset to Default § Click on the Save / Reload Setting link under the Management menu. This option is used to save the current settings of the device in a file on your local disk or load settings on to the device from a local disk. This feature is very handy for administrators who have several devices that need to be configured with the same settings. § This page also allows you to reset the device to its factory default settings.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 19 § Click on the Save button to save the current settings to a file on the local disk. § Click on the Browse button to select the settings file and then click on the Upload button to load the previously saved settings. § Click on the Reset button to reset the device to its factory default settings. Click Restart to reboot the device. 4.2.7 Password § Click on the Password link under the Management menu. This option allows you to create a user name and password for the device. By default, this device is configured without a user name and password. For security reasons it is highly recommended that you create a user name and password. § Enter a user name into the first field. § Enter a password into the New Password field and then re-type the password into the Confirmed Password field. Then click on the Apply Changes button. § By clicking on the Reset button, the user name and password fields will become blank indicating that the username and password has been disabled.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 20 4.3 TCP/IP Settings § Click on the TCP/IP Settings link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see the LAN Interface option. This option is described in detail below. 4.3.1 LAN Interface § Click on the LAN Interface link under the TCP/IP Settings menu. Using this option you may change the IP address of the device as well as toggle the DHCP and 802.1d spanning tree feature. § IP Address: Enter the IP address. § Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for the IP address. § Default Gateway: Enter the IP address for the default gateway. § DHCP: If this device is a DHCP client and will receive its IP settings from a DHCP server, then select Enabled from the drop-down list. Enabling the DHCP client will disable the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway fields. If the DHCP option is Disabled, then the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway fields must be filled in. § Click on the Apply Changes button to confirm the changes. This device will automatically restart once these changes have been applied. 4.3.2 SNMP Settings
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 21 n Check Enable to activate the SNMP and then configure the Read/Write Community Strings. n Enable Send SNMP Trap to activate the SNMP Trap Agent and input the IP address of SNMP Trap Host. 4.4 Wireless § Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see four options: basic settings, advanced settings security and site survey. Each option is described below. 4.4.1 Basic Settings (Infrastructure, Adhoc) § Click on the Basic Settings link under the Wireless menu. Using this option you may configure the 802.11b/g settings as well as the frequency, channel, and SSID.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 22 § Network Type: Select Infrastructure or Adhoc from the drop-down list. Infrastructure is a point-to-multipoint (PtMp) topology where as Adhoc is a point-to-point topology (PtP). § SSID: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless network. The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot exceed 32 characters. Enter the MAC address of AP Radio IF for Desired BSSID. § Channel: Select a channel from the drop-down list. The channels available are based on the country’s regulation. When selecting Infrastructure mode, a channel is not required, however, when selecting Adhoc mode, you must select the same channel on all points. § Enable MAC cloning: Change the Bridge’s MAC to the connected Client’s MAC which is the first client connects with Bridge. This function only allow one Client connect to network. § Clone MAC Address: Bridge’s MAC will be defined by the value in blank space. § Click on the Apply Changes button to confirm the changes. This device will automatically restart once these changes have been applied. 4.4.2 Advanced Settings (Infrastructure, Adhoc) § Click on the Advanced Settings link under the Wireless menu. On this page you can configure the advanced settings to tweak the performance of your wireless network. Options available are: fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, beacon interval, output power, preamble type, and 802.11g protection.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 23 § Authentication Type: select an authentication method. Options available are Open System, Shared Key or Auto. An open system allows any client to authenticate as long as it conforms to any MAC address filter policies that may have been set. All authentication packets are transmitted without encryption. Shared Key sends an unencrypted challenge text string to any device attempting to communicate with the AP. The device requesting authentication encrypts the challenge text and sends it back to the access point. If the challenge text is encrypted correctly, the access point allows the requesting device to authenticate. It is recommended to select Auto if you are not sure which authentication type is used. § Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to improve performance on noisy networks. § RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from degrading the performance. § Beacon Interval: Beacons will be sent out to devices at the specified intervals. This value is measured in milliseconds (ms). § Preamble Type: For best performance, all devices on the wireless network should use the same preamble type. However, the wireless network will still function even though the wrong preamble type is used. § Transparent Bridge: check Enable to activate the Transparent Bridging Function. § Turbo Mode: Select “Enable” to activate the Turbo mode for better performance. The Default is disabled. § Click on the Apply Changes button to confirm the changes. This device will automatically restart once these changes have been applied.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 24 4.4.3 Security § Click on the Security link under the Wireless menu. On this page you can configure the authentication and encryption settings such as WEP, WPA, and 80.1x. 4.4.3.1 Encryption Disabled § Encryption: Select None from the drop-down list if your wireless network does not use any type of encryption. § Click on the Apply Changes button to confirm the changes. This device will automatically restart once these changes have been applied. 4.4.3.2 WEP 64-bit / 128-bit
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 25 § Encryption: Select WEP from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WEP encryption. WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security protocol that provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network. § Set WEP Key: Click on this button to configure the WEP Key. § Key Length: Select a 64-bit or 128-bit from the drop-down list. § Key Format: Select a key format from the drop-down list. 64bit-hex keys require 10 characters, where as 128-bit keys require 26 characters. A hex key is defined as a number between 0 through 9 and letter between A through F. § Default Tx Key: You may use up to four different keys for four different networks. Select the current key that will be used. § Encryption Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys. § Click on the Apply Changes button to confirm the changes and then click on the Close button to return to the pervious window.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 26 4.4.3.3 WPA / WPA2 Passphrase § Encryption: Select WPA or WPA2 from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses this encryption. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to work with existing Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with WEP. WPA provides improved data encryption through the Temporal Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity checking feature which makes sure that keys haven’t been tampered with. § WPA Authentication Mode: Select the Personal (Pre-Shared Key) radio button. § WPA/WPA2: Select TKIP or AES as the cipher suite. § Pre-Shared Key Format: Select Passphrase from the drop-down list. § Pre-Shared Key: Enter the pass phrase here, this should be between 8 and 63 characters. § Click on the Apply Changes button to confirm the changes. This device will automatically restart once these changes have been applied.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 27 4.4.3.4 WPA / WPA2 RADIUS Authentication § Encryption: Select WPA or WPA2 from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses this encryption. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to work with existing Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with WEP. WPA provides improved data encryption through the Temporal Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity checking feature which makes sure that keys haven’t been tampered with. § WPA Authentication Mode: Select the Enterprise (RADIUS) radio button. § WPA/WPA2: Select TKIP or AES as the cipher suite. § RADIUS Port: Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default is usually 1812. § RADIUS IP Address: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. § RADIUS Password: Enter the shared password of the RADIUS server. § Click on the Apply Changes button to confirm the changes. This device will automatically restart once these changes have been applied.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 28 4.4.4 Site Survey § Click on the Site Survey link under the Wireless menu. This page displays the list of Access Points in the coverage area and allows you to connect to them if you have the required credentials. § The site survey table lists the following: o SSID: This is the unique name of the wireless network. o BSSID: This is the MAC address of the Access Point. o Channel: This indicates the current channel that the Access Point is operating on, along with the 802.11 network type (B, G, or B+G). o Encrypt: This indicates the encryption type. o Signal: This indicates the signal strength of the Access Point. § You may select the radio button of a specific Access Point and then click on the Conenct button. If the credentials of this device match that of the Access Point that you will be connected immediately, if not, you must specify the appropriate credentials. § You may click on the Refresh button at any time to re-scan the area.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 29 5 Access Point Mode – Web Configuration 5.1 Logging In § To configure the Access Point through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Bridge (default: 192.168.1.2) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. § Make sure that the Access Point and your computers are on the same subnet. Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer. § Log in User name：admin; Password：admin § After logging in you will graphical user interface (GUI) of the Access Point. The navigation drop-down menu on left is divided into three main sections: 4. Management: This includes operation mode, status, statistics, logs, upgrade firmware, save/reload settings, and password. 5. TCP/IP Settings: This includes the configuration of the LAN port and settings for the LAN IP, subnet mask, DHCP client, spanning tree and MAC cloning. 6. Wireless: This includes the basic, advanced, security and site-survey settings for the wireless interface. § The Access Point status page is also displayed once you have logged in. This includes details about the system, wireless, and TCP/IP configuration.
11g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/Bridge Router/AP/WDS Version 1.36 30 § System o Uptime: Duration of time since the device was last reset. o Firmware version: Version of the firmware that is currently loaded on the device. § Wireless Configuration: o Mode: Wireless configuration mode such as client bridge, AP, or WDS. o Band: Frequency and IEEE 802.11 operation mode (b-only, g-only, or b+g). o SSID: The name used to identify the wireless network. o Channel Number: The channel used to communicate on the wireless network. o Encryption: The type of security used on this network. It may be disabled, WEP, WPA, etc. o BSSID: The MAC address of the SSID. o Associated Clients: Displays the number of clients currently associated to the Access Point. § TCP/IP Configuration: o Attain IP Protocol: The IP address setting may be fixed or static. o IP Address: Displays the current IP address of the LAN port. o Subnet Mask: Displays the current subnet mask for the IP address. o Default Gateway: Displays the default gateway for the device. o DHCP: Displays the DHCP setting. o MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the device. 5.2 Management § Click on the Management link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see five options: operation mode, status, statistics, log, upgrade firmware, save/reload settings, and password. Each option is described below. 5.2.1 Operation Mode § Click on the Operation Mode link under the Management menu. The Operation Mode allows you to switch from Access Point to Client Bridge mode.

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