Senao Networks OC26100801 802.11 b/g SUPER G Long Range Wireless Access Point/Client Bridge User Manual EOC 2610 Datasheet 20081219 v2 4C

Senao Networks, Inc. 802.11 b/g SUPER G Long Range Wireless Access Point/Client Bridge EOC 2610 Datasheet 20081219 v2 4C

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 Wireless Outdoor  Access Point & Client Bridge      User’s Manual      Version: 1.1
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    2  Table of Contents  1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 FEATURES.................................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................................................... 6 1.3 SAFETY GUIDELINES.................................................................................................................... 6 1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................................. 6 1.5 APPLICATIONS.............................................................................................................................. 7 2 UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE.......................................................................................... 8 2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................... 8 2.2 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................ 8 2.3 MOUNTING KITS.......................................................................................................................... 9 2.4 IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION...................................................................................................... 9 3 SWITCHING BETWEEN OPERATING MODES ........................................................................11 3.1 LOGGING IN................................................................................................................................11 4 ACCESS POINT OPERATING MODE ......................................................................................... 12 LOGGING IN.............................................................................................................................................. 12 STATUS..................................................................................................................................................... 13 MAIN........................................................................................................................................................ 13 WIRELESS CLIENT LIST............................................................................................................................ 14 SYSTEM LOG............................................................................................................................................ 14   SYSTEM.................................................................................................................................................. 15 SYSTEM PROPERTIES................................................................................................................................ 15 IP SETTINGS............................................................................................................................................. 15 SPANNING TREE SETTINGS....................................................................................................................... 16 WIRELESS................................................................................................................................................. 17 WIRELESS NETWORK................................................................................................................................ 17 WIRELESS SECURITY - WEP..................................................................................................................... 17 WIRELESS SECURITY – WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-MIXED............................................................... 18 WIRELESS SECURITY – WPA, WPA2 ....................................................................................................... 19 WIRELESS MAC FILTER........................................................................................................................... 20 WIRELESS ADVANCED SETTINGS............................................................................................................. 21 MANAGEMENT......................................................................................................................................... 22 ADMINISTRATION..................................................................................................................................... 22 SNMP SETTINGS...................................................................................................................................... 22 BACKUP/RESTORE SETTINGS, RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS.................................................... 23 FIRMWARE UPGRADE............................................................................................................................... 24 TIME SETTINGS......................................................................................................................................... 25 LOG.......................................................................................................................................................... 25 5 CLIENT BRIDGE OPERATING MODE....................................................................................... 26 5.1 LOGGING IN............................................................................................................................... 26 5.2 STATUS...................................................................................................................................... 27 5.2.1 MAIN.......................................................................................................................................... 27 5.2.2 CONNECTION STATUS................................................................................................................ 28 5.2.3 SYSTEM LOG.............................................................................................................................. 28 5.3   SYSTEM.................................................................................................................................... 29 5.3.1 SYSTEM PROPERTIES.................................................................................................................. 29 5.3.2 IP SETTINGS............................................................................................................................... 29 5.3.3 SPANNING TREE SETTINGS......................................................................................................... 30 5.4 WIRELESS.................................................................................................................................. 31
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    3  5.4.1 WIRELESS NETWORK................................................................................................................. 31 5.4.2 WIRELESS SECURITY - WEP ...................................................................................................... 32 5.4.3 WIRELESS SECURITY – WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK,....................................................................... 33 5.4.4 WIRELESS ADVANCED SETTINGS............................................................................................... 33 5.5 MANAGEMENT........................................................................................................................... 34 5.5.1 ADMINISTRATION....................................................................................................................... 34 5.5.2 SNMP SETTINGS........................................................................................................................ 35 5.5.3 BACKUP/RESTORE SETTINGS, RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS...................................... 35 5.5.4 FIRMWARE UPGRADE................................................................................................................. 36 5.5.5 TIME SETTINGS.......................................................................................................................... 37 5.5.6 LOG............................................................................................................................................ 37 6 CLIENT ROUTER OPERATING MODE ..................................................................................... 39 6.1 LOGGING IN............................................................................................................................... 39 6.2 STATUS...................................................................................................................................... 40 6.2.1 MAIN.......................................................................................................................................... 40 6.2.2 CONNECTION STATUS................................................................................................................ 41 6.2.3 SYSTEM LOG.............................................................................................................................. 41 6.3   SYSTEM.................................................................................................................................... 42 6.3.1 SYSTEM PROPERTIES.................................................................................................................. 42 6.4 ROUTER...................................................................................................................................... 42 6.4.1 WAN SETTINGS......................................................................................................................... 42 6.4.1.1 WAN - DHCP ....................................................................................................................... 43 6.4.1.2 WAN – STATIC IP ................................................................................................................. 44 6.4.1.3 WAN – PPPOE...................................................................................................................... 45 6.4.2 VPN PASS THROUGH................................................................................................................. 46 6.5 WIRELESS.................................................................................................................................. 46 6.5.1 WIRELESS NETWORK................................................................................................................. 46 6.5.1.1 WIRELESS SECURITY - WEP.................................................................................................. 47 6.5.1.2 WIRELESS SECURITY – WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK,.................................................................. 48 6.5.2 WIRELESS ADVANCED SETTINGS............................................................................................... 49 6.6 MANAGEMENT........................................................................................................................... 50 5.5.7 ADMINISTRATION....................................................................................................................... 50 5.5.8 SNMP SETTINGS........................................................................................................................ 51 5.5.9 BACKUP/RESTORE SETTINGS, RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS...................................... 51 5.5.10 FIRMWARE UPGRADE............................................................................................................ 52 5.5.11 TIME SETTINGS...................................................................................................................... 53 5.5.12 LOG....................................................................................................................................... 53 APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 55 APPENDIX B – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT........................................................................ 58
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    4  Revision History  Version  Date  Notes 1.0  August 24, 2008  Initial Version
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    5  1  Introduction  EOC-2610 is a long range outdoor wireless Access Point and Client Bridge that operates seamlessly in the 2.4GHz frequency  spectrum. It features  high transmitted  output  power and high receivable sensitivity. High output power and high sensitivity can extend range and  coverage  to  reduce  the  roaming  between  Access  Points  to  get  a  more  stable wireless connection. It also reduces the expense of equipment in the same environment.  It supports distance range from 1km to 30km and RSSI indicator which enables the best transmit  and  receive  signals  for  traffic  communication.  This  product  comes  with  PoE injector for building in outdoor environment easily.  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. In addition, the User Isolation function can protect the private network between client users.  The  attractive  design,  high  performance,  and  array  of  features  make  EOC-2610  a suitable wireless solution for your residence or office.  This  chapter  describes  the  features,  package  contents,  applications,  and  network configuration.  1.1  Features   Wireless  • 2.4GHz It works in 2.4GHz frequency spectrum • High output power  Increase coverage up to 9 times normal device • High Data Rate  High speed transmitting rate up to 108Mbps with Super G, support large payload such as MEPG video streaming • Multifunction application  Access Point/Client Bridge/Client Router • Long range transmitting Transmit power control and distance control (ACK timeout)  • Signal Strength  LED indicators have the best transmit and receive signal for traffic communication  Networking • Public wireless solution  An AP interface that is especially useful in public areas such as hotspots and enterprise • Signal Strength Display  RF signal strength status shown LEDs of 3 colors, making network build-up easier • QoS(WMM)  Enhance performance and quality of service Security • 802.11i  WEP, WPA, WPA2 (Encryption support TKIP/AES) • 802.1x  IEEE 802.1x Authenticator
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    6  • MAC address functions  MAC address filter (AP mode) • L2 isolation • Station isolation Management • Firmware Upgrade  Upgrading firmware via web browser, setting are reserved after upgrade • Reset & Backup  Reset to factory default. User can export all setting into a file via WEB • MIB  MIB I, MIB II(RFC1213)  • SNMP V1, V2c  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.    1* 802.11b/g Long range AP/CB (EOC-2610)   1* PoE injector (EPE-1212)   1* Power Adaptor   1* CD with User’s Manual   1* Quick Installation Guide (QIG)   1* Metal strap   1* Special screw set   1.3  Safety Guidelines In order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, please adhere to the following safety guidelines.    Carefully follow the instructions in this manual; also follow all instruction labels on this device.   Except for the power adapter supplied, this device should not be connected to any other adapters.   Do not spill liquid of any kind on this device.   Do not place the unit on an unstable stand or table. This unit may drop and become damaged.   Do not place any hot devices close to this unit, as they may degrade or cause damage to the unit.   Do not place any heavy objects on top of this unit.   Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning.   1.4  System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device.    PC/AT compatible computer with an Ethernet interface.   Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    7  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. 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.
2  Understanding the Hardware  2.1  Hardware Installation 1.  Place the unit in an appropriate location after conducting a site survey. 2.  Plug one  end  of  the  Ethernet  cable  into  the Network port of  the  PoE injector and another end into your PC/Notebook.  3.  Plug one end of another Ethernet cable to AP/Bridge port of the PoE injector and the other end into you cable/DSL modem (Internet) 4.  Insert the DC-inlet of the power adapter into the 24V port of the PoE injector and the other end into the power socket on the wall.   This diagram depicts the hardware configuration           2.2   Hardware Description  The images below depict the front and rear panel of the Access Point / Client Bridge.                         PoE Injector PC, Cable/DSL Modem  Power Outlet Ethernet AC/DC cable Ethernet Access Point  Front Panel Rear Panel
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    9  2.3  Mounting Kits The images below depict the standard and optional mounting kits.                      2.4   IP Address Configuration This  device  can  be  configured  as  a  Bridge/Router  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.                     Standard  Pole Mount Optional Wall Mount Optional Window Mount
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    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:            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.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    11  3  Switching Between Operating Modes  This device can operate in three modes: Access Point, Client t Bridge, and Client Router. This chapter will describe how to switch between operating modes.    3.1 Logging In   To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.   Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet. Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.  After connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page.  Specify admin for both the user name and password.       After logging in, you will see the graphical user interface of the device. Click on the System Properties link under the System navigation drop-down menu.       Select and operating mode from the list (Access Point, Client Bridge, or Client Router) and then click on the Apply button.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    12   4  Access Point Operating Mode     Logging In   To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.   Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet. Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.  After connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page.  Specify admin for both the user name and password.       After logging in you will graphical user interface (GUI) of the device. The navigation drop-down menu on left is divided into four sections: 1.  Status: Displays the overall status, connection status, and event log.  2.  System: This menu includes the system properties, IP and Spanning Tree settings.   3.  Wireless: This menu includes status, basic, advanced, and security. 4.  Management: This menu includes the admin setup, SNMP, firmware upgrade, and save/restore backup.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    13       Status   Click  on  the  Status  link  on  the  navigation  drop-down menu. You will then see three options: Main, Wireless Client List, and System Log. Each option is described in detail below.       Main   Click  on  the  Main  link  under  the  Status  drop-down  menu.  The  status  that  is displayed corresponds with the operating mode that is selected. Information such as operating mode, system up time, firmware version, serial number, kernel version and application version are  displayed  in the  ‘System’  section.  LAN  IP  address,  subnet mask, and MAC address are displayed in the ‘LAN’ section. In the ‘Wireless section, the frequency, channel is displayed. Since this device supports multiple-SSIDs, the details of each SSID, such as ESSID and its security settings are displayed.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    14    Wireless Client List   Click on the Wireless Client List link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays the list of Clients that are associated to the Access Point.    The  MAC  addresses  and  signal  strength for  each  client  is displayed. Click on the Refresh button to refresh the client list        System Log    Click  on  the  System  Log  link  under  the  Status  drop-down  menu.  The  device automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there is not enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    15        System    Click  on  the  System  link  on  the  navigation drop-down  menu.  You  will  then  see  three options: System Properties, IP Settings, and Spanning  Tree  Settings.  Each  option  is described in detail below.      System Properties    Click on the System Properties link under the System drop-down menu. This page allows you to switch the operating mode of the device, as well as specify a name and select the operating region.      Device Name: Specify a name for the device (this is not the SSID),  Country/Region: United States.  Operating  Mode:  Select  and  operating  mode.  Configuration  for  each  operating mode is described in their respective chapters.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.      IP Settings   Click on the IP Settings link under the System drop-down menu This page allows you to configure the device with a static IP address or a DHCP client.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    16    IP  Network  Setting:  Select  Obtain  an  IP  address  automatically  (DHCP)  radio button if the Access Point is connected to a DHCP server. This will allow the Access Point to pass IP addresses to the clients associated with it. You may select Specify an IP Address radio button if you would like the device to use a static IP address. In this case, you would be required to specify an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway IP address.  IP Address: Specify an IP address  IP Subnet Mask: Specify the subnet mask for the IP address  Default Gateway: Specify the IP address of the default gateway.   Click on the Apply button to save the changes.      Spanning Tree Settings   Click on the Spanning Tree link under the System drop-down menu Spanning-Tree Protocol  is  a  link  management  protocol  that  provides  path  redundancy  while preventing undesirable loops in the network.     Spanning Tree Status: Choose to enable or disable the spanning tree feature.    Bridge Hello Time: Specify the number of seconds for the hello time.   Bridge Max Age: Specify the number of seconds for the max age.   Bridge Forward Delay: Specify the number of seconds for the bridge forward delay.   Priority: Specify the number of seconds for the priority.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    17      Wireless   Click  on  the  Wireless  link  on  the  navigation drop-down  menu.  You  will  then  see  four options: wireless network, wireless MAC filter, WDS  link  settings,  and  wireless  advanced settings. Each option is described below.       Wireless Network   The Wireless  Network  page  allows  you  to  configure the wireless mode, channel, SSID, and security settings.      Wireless Mode: Depending on the type of wireless clients that are connected to the network, you may select B,  G,  B/G-mixed  or  Super-G. If  you are not sure about which clients will be  accessing  the wireless  networks,  it  is recommended  that you select B/G-mixed for the best performance.     Super-G is a proprietary mode which combines all channels into a single channel to maximize the through-put up to 200%. Please be aware that Super-G works only with other Super-G supported devices.   Channel: Select a channel from the drop-down list.      Wireless Security - WEP  Security Mode: 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.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    18      Authentication Type: Select an authentication method. Options available are Open Key, 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 Access Point. 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.   Input Type: Select He or ASCII from the drop-down list  Key Length: 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 Key: You may use up to four different keys for four different networks. Select the current key that will be used.   Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.        Wireless Security – WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-Mixed  Security Mode: Select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Mixed from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WPA pre-shared key.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    19     Encryption:  Select  TKIP or  AES 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.   Passphrase: Specify a passphrase that is shared amongst the Access Points and clients.   Group Key Update Interval: Specify the number of seconds after which the Access Point will probe the client for the passphrase.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.      Wireless Security – WPA, WPA2  Security Mode:  Select  WPA  or  WPA2  from  the  drop-down  list  if  your  wireless network uses WPA. 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.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    20     Encryption:  Select  TKIP or  AES from the  drop-down  list  if  your  wireless  network uses this encryption.  RADIUS IP Address: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server.   RADIUS Port: Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default is usually 1812.  RADIUS Secret: Enter the shared password of the RADIUS server.   Group Key Update Interval: Specify the number of seconds after which the Access Point will probe the client for the secret.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.      Wireless MAC Filter   Click on the Wireless MAC Filter link under the Wireless menu. On this page you can filter the MAC address by allowing or blocking access the network.     ACL (Access Control) Mode: You may choose to Disable, Allow Listed, or Deny Listed MAC addresses from associating with the network. By selecting Allow MAC
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    21  in the List, only the address listed in the table will have access to the network; all other clients will be blocked. On the other hand, selected Deny  MAC  in  the  List, only the listed MAC addresses will be blocked from accessing the network; all other clients will have access to the network.   MAC Address: Enter the MAC address.    This  table  lists  the  blocked  or  allowed  MAC  addresses;  you  may  delete  selected MAC address or delete all the addresses from the table by clicking on the Delete button.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.      Wireless Advanced Settings   Click on the Wireless Advanced Settings link. On this page you can configure the advanced  settings  to  tweak  the  performance  of  your  wireless  network.  Options available  are:  data  rate,  transmit  power,  fragmentation  threshold,  RTS  threshold, protection mode and distance.      Data Rate: If you would like to force a data rate, you may select one from the drop-down list. However, for best performance it is recommended to use the Auto setting.    Fragment:  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.   Protection Mode: If your wireless network is using both 802.11b and 802.g devices then it is recommended to enable this feature so that the 802.11b devices will not degrade the performance of 802.11g devices.   WMM: Enable wireless Quality of Service  Distance (1-30km): Specify a distance between 1 and 30Km.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    22      Management   Click  on  the  Management  link  on  the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see seven  options:  administration, SNMP settings, backup/restore  settings,  firmware  upgrade, time settings, and log. Each option is described below.          Administration   Click on the Administration 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  admin.  For  security  reasons  it  is highly recommended that you create a new user name and password.     Name: Specify a user name into the first field.  Password: Specify a password into this field and then re-type the password into the Confirm Password field.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.      SNMP Settings   Click on the SNMP Settings link under the Management menu. This option allows you to assign the contact details, location, and community name and trap settings for SNMP. This is a networking management protocol used to monitor network-attached devices. SNMP allows messages (called protocol data  units) to be  sent to various parts  of  a  network.  Upon  receiving  these  messages,  SNMP-compatible  devices (called agents) return data stored in their Management Information Bases. .
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    23     SNMP Enable/Disable: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP feature.  Contact: Specify the contact details of the device.  Location: Specify the location of the device.  Read-Only  Community  Name:  Specify  the  password  for  access  the  SNMP community for read only access.   Read-Write  Community  Name:  Specify  the  password  for  access  to  the  SNMP community with read/write access.   Send  SNMP  Trap:  Specify  the  IP  address  of  the  computer  that  will  receive  the SNMP traps.    Trap Community Name: Specify the password for the SNMP trap community.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.      Backup/Restore settings, Reset to factory default settings   Click on the Backup/Restore 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.      Save a copy of the current settings: Click on the Backup button to save the current configuration.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    24   Restore  saved  settings  from  a  file:  Once  a  file  has  been  backed  up,  you may restore it by clicking on the Browse button to select the file, and then the Restore button.    Revert to factory default settings: Click on the Factory Default Settings button to reset the device to the default settings. Please wait while the device restart and then access the device using the default IP address: 192.168.1.1      Firmware Upgrade   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 Upgrade 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.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    25       Time Settings   Click on the Time Settings link under the Management menu. This page allows you to configure the time on the device. You may do this manually or by connecting to a NTP server.       Manually Set Date and Time: Specify the date and time  Automatically Get Date and Time: Select the time zone from the drop down list and then specify the IP address of the NTP server.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.      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.      Syslog: Choose to enable or disable the system log.  Log Server IP Address: Specify the IP address of the server that will receive the system log.   Local Log: Choose to enable or disable the local log.   Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    26  5  Client Bridge Operating Mode  5.1  Logging In   To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.   Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet. Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.  After connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page.  Specify admin for both the user name and password.       After logging in you will graphical user interface (GUI) of the device. The navigation drop-down menu on left is divided into four sections: 1.  Status: Displays the overall status, connection status, and event log.  2.  System: This menu includes the system properties, IP and Spanning Tree settings.   3.  Wireless: This menu includes status, basic, advanced, and security. 4.  Management: This menu includes the admin setup, SNMP, firmware upgrade, and save/restore backup.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    27   5.2  Status   Click  on  the  Status  link  on  the  navigation drop-down  menu.  You  will  then  see  three options: Main, Connection Status, and System Log. Each option is described in detail below.      5.2.1  Main   Click  on  the  Main  link  under  the  Status  drop-down  menu.  The  status  that  is displayed corresponds with the operating mode that is selected. Information such as operating mode, system up time, firmware version, serial number, kernel version and application version are  displayed  in the  ‘System’  section.  LAN  IP  address,  subnet mask, and MAC address are displayed in the ‘LAN’ section. In the ‘Wireless section, the frequency, channel is displayed. Since this device supports multiple-SSIDs, the details of each SSID, such as ESSID and its security settings are displayed.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    28  5.2.2  Connection Status   Click on the Connection Status link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays  the  current  status  of  the  network, including  network  type,  SSID,    BSSID, connection  status,  wireless  mode,  current  channel,  security,  data  rate,  noise  level and signal strength.      5.2.3  System Log    Click  on  the  System  Log  link  under  the  Status  drop-down  menu.  The  device automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there is not enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    29    5.3   System    Click  on  the  System  link  on  the  navigation drop-down  menu.  You  will  then  see  three options: System Properties, IP Settings, and Spanning  Tree  Settings.  Each  option  is described in detail below.    5.3.1  System Properties    Click on the System Properties link under the System drop-down menu. This page allows you to switch the operating mode of the device, as well as specify a name and select the operating region.      Device Name: Specify a name for the device (this is not the SSID),  Country/Region: United States  Operating  Mode:  Select  and  operating  mode.  Configuration  for  each  operating mode is described in their respective chapters.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.    5.3.2  IP Settings   Click on the IP Settings link under the System drop-down menu This page allows you to configure the device with a static IP address or a DHCP client.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    30    IP  Network  Setting:  Select  Obtain  an  IP  address  automatically  (DHCP)  radio button if the Access Point is connected to a DHCP server. This will allow the Access Point to pass IP addresses to the clients associated with it. You may select Specify an IP Address radio button if you would like the device to use a static IP address. In this case, you would be required to specify an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway IP address.  IP Address: Specify an IP address  IP Subnet Mask: Specify the subnet mask for the IP address  Default Gateway: Specify the IP address of the default gateway.   Click on the Apply button to save the changes.    5.3.3  Spanning Tree Settings   Click on the Spanning Tree link under the System drop-down menu Spanning-Tree Protocol  is  a  link  management  protocol  that  provides  path  redundancy  while preventing undesirable loops in the network.      Spanning Tree Status: Choose to enable or disable the spanning tree feature.    Bridge Hello Time: Specify the number of seconds for the hello time.   Bridge Max Age: Specify the number of seconds for the max age.   Bridge Forward Delay: Specify the number of seconds for the bridge forward delay.   Priority: Specify the number of seconds for the priority.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    31   5.4   Wireless   Click  on  the  Wireless  link  on  the navigation  drop-down  menu.  You  will then see three options: wireless network, wireless  security,  and  wireless advanced  settings.  Each  option  is described below.     5.4.1  Wireless Network   The Wireless  Network  page  allows  you  to  configure the wireless mode, channel, SSID, and security settings.      Wireless Mode: Depending on the type of wireless clients that are connected to the network, you may select B, G, or B/G-mixed. If you are not sure about which clients will  be  accessing  the  wireless  networks,  it  is  recommended  that  you  select  B/G-mixed for the best performance.    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. You may specify an SSID or select one from the Site Survey.  Site Survey: Click on the Site Survey button in order to scan the 2.4GHz frequency for  devices  that  broadcast  their  SSID.  Click  on  the  BSSID  link  to  connect  to  the Access Point. Click on the Refresh button to re-scan the frequency.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    32  5.4.2  Wireless Security - WEP  Security Mode: 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.       Authentication Type: Select an authentication method. Options available are Open Key, 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 Access Point. 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.   Input Type: Select He or ASCII from the drop-down list  Key Length: 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 Key: You may use up to four different keys for four different networks. Select the current key that will be used.   Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    33  5.4.3  Wireless Security – WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK,   Security Mode:  Select  WPA-PSK,  or  WPA2-PSK  from  the  drop-down  list  if  your wireless network uses WPA pre-shared key.     Encryption:  Select  TKIP or  AES 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.   Passphrase: Specify a passphrase that is shared amongst the Access Points and clients.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.    5.4.4  Wireless Advanced Settings   Click on the Wireless Advanced Settings link. On this page you can configure the advanced  settings  to  tweak  the  performance  of  your  wireless  network.  Options available  are:  data  rate,  transmit  power,  fragmentation  threshold,  RTS  threshold, protection mode and distance.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    34     Data Rate: If you would like to force a data rate, you may select one from the drop-down list. However, for best performance it is recommended to use the Auto setting.   Fragment:  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.   Protection Mode: If your wireless network is using both 802.11b and 802.g devices then it is recommended to enable this feature so that the 802.11b devices will not degrade the performance of 802.11g devices.   Distance (1-30km): Specify a distance between 1 and 30Km.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.     5.5   Management   Click  on  the  Management  link  on  the navigation  drop-down  menu.  You  will  then see  six  options:  administration,  SNMP settings,  backup/restore  settings,  firmware upgrade, time settings, and log. Each option is described below.       5.5.1  Administration   Click on the Administration 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  admin.  For  security  reasons  it  is highly recommended that you create a new user name and password.     Name: Specify a user name into the first field.  Password: Specify a password into this field and then re-type the password into the Confirm Password field.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    35  5.5.2  SNMP Settings   Click on the SNMP Settings link under the Management menu. This option allows you to assign the contact details, location, and community name and trap settings for SNMP. This is a networking management protocol used to monitor network-attached devices. SNMP allows messages (called protocol data  units) to be  sent to various parts  of  a  network.  Upon  receiving  these  messages,  SNMP-compatible  devices (called agents) return data stored in their Management Information Bases. .    SNMP Enable/Disable: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP feature.  Contact: Specify the contact details of the device.  Location: Specify the location of the device.  Read-Only  Community  Name:  Specify  the  password  for  access  the  SNMP community for read only access.   Read-Write  Community  Name:  Specify  the  password  for  access  to  the  SNMP community with read/write access.   Send  SNMP  Trap:  Specify  the  IP  address  of  the  computer  that  will  receive  the SNMP traps.    Trap Community Name: Specify the password for the SNMP trap community.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.    5.5.3  Backup/Restore settings, Reset to factory default settings   Click on the Backup/Restore 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.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    36     Save a copy of the current settings: Click on the Backup button to save the current configuration.   Restore  saved  settings  from  a  file:  Once  a  file  has  been  backed  up,  you may restore it by clicking on the Browse button to select the file, and then the Restore button.    Revert to factory default settings: Click on the Factory Default Settings button to reset the device to the default settings. Please wait while the device restart and then access the device using the default IP address: 192.168.1.1    5.5.4  Firmware Upgrade   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 Upgrade button.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    37  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.      5.5.5  Time Settings   Click on the Time Settings link under the Management menu. This page allows you to configure the time on the device. You may do this manually or by connecting to a NTP server.       Manually Set Date and Time: Specify the date and time  Automatically Get Date and Time: Select the time zone from the drop down list and then specify the IP address of the NTP server.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.    5.5.6  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.      Syslog: Choose to enable or disable the system log.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    38   Log Server IP Address: Specify the IP address of the server that will receive the system log.   Local Log: Choose to enable or disable the local log.   Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
6  Client Router Operating Mode  6.1  Logging In   To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.   Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet. Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.  After connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page.  Specify admin for both the user name and password.       After logging in you will graphical user interface (GUI) of the device. The navigation drop-down menu on left is divided into four sections: 1.  Status: Displays the overall status, connection status, and event log.  2.  System: This menu includes the system properties, IP and Spanning Tree settings.   3.  Router: This includes WAN, LAN, and VPN settings.  4.  Wireless: This menu includes status, basic, advanced, and security. 5.  Management: This menu includes the admin setup, SNMP, firmware upgrade, and save/restore backup.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    40   6.2  Status   Click  on  the  Status  link  on  the  navigation drop-down  menu.  You  will  then  see  three options: Main, Connection Status, and System Log. Each option is described in detail below.      6.2.1  Main   Click  on  the  Main  link  under  the  Status  drop-down  menu.  The  status  that  is displayed corresponds with the operating mode that is selected. Information such as operating mode, system up time, firmware version, serial number, kernel version and application version are  displayed  in the  ‘System’  section.  LAN  IP  address,  subnet mask, and MAC address are displayed in the ‘LAN’ section. In the ‘Wireless section, the frequency, channel is displayed. Since this device supports multiple-SSIDs, the details  of  each SSID,  such  as  ESSID  and  its  security  settings  are  displayed.  The ‘WAN”  section  displays  the  MAC  address,  connection  type,  interface,  IP  address, and subnet mask.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    41  6.2.2  Connection Status   Click on the Connection Status link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays  the  current  status  of  the  network, including  network  type,  SSID,    BSSID, connection  status,  wireless  mode,  current  channel,  security,  data  rate,  noise  level and signal strength.      6.2.3  System Log    Click  on  the  System  Log  link  under  the  Status  drop-down  menu.  The  device automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there is not enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    42     6.3   System    Click  on  the  System  link  on  the  navigation drop-down  menu.  You  will  then  see  System Properties setting, which is described below.     6.3.1  System Properties    Click on the System Properties link under the System drop-down menu. This page allows you to switch the operating mode of the device, as well as specify a name and select the operating region.      Device Name: Specify a name for the device (this is not the SSID),  Country/Region: United States.  Operating  Mode:  Select  and  operating  mode.  Configuration  for  each  operating mode is described in their respective chapters.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.    6.4   Router    Click  on  the  Router  link  on  the  navigation drop-down  menu.  You  will  then  see  three options:  WAN  settings,  LAN  settings,  and VPN  Pass  Through.  Each  section  is described in detail below.      6.4.1  WAN Settings   Click on the WAN Settings link under the Router drop-down menu. This page allows you to configure the WAN interface as DHCP, Static IP, or PPPoE.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    43    6.4.1.1  WAN - DHCP   The WAN interface can be configured as a DHCP Client in which the ISP provides the IP address to the device. This is also known as Dynamic IP.       Internet Connection Type: Select the DHCP from the drop-down list.  Account Name: Specify an account name if your ISP has provided you with one.  Domain Name: Specify a domain name if the ISP has provided you with one.     MTU: The  Maximum  Transmission  Unit (MTU) is  a  parameter  that  determines  the largest packet size (in bytes) that the router will send to  the WAN. If LAN devices send  larger  packets,  the  router  will  break  them  into  smaller  packets.  Ideally,  you should set this to match the MTU of the connection to your ISP. Typical values are 1500 bytes for an Ethernet connection and 1492 bytes for a PPPoE connection. If the router's MTU is set too high, packets will be fragmented downstream. If the router's MTU is set too low, the router  will fragment packets unnecessarily and in extreme cases  may  be  unable  to  establish  some  connections.  In  either  case,  network performance can suffer.   Domain Name Service: Select Get Automatically from ISP if the ISP will provide the DNS address, if not, select Use these DNS servers and specify the primary and secondary DNS server IP address.    Router MAC Address: If you need to change the MAC address of the router’s WAN interface, either type in an alternate MAC address (for example, the MAC address of the router initially connected to the ISP) or click on the Clone MAC button.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    44    6.4.1.2  WAN – Static IP    The WAN interface can be configured as Static IP address. In this type of connection, your  ISP  provides  you  with  a  dedicated  IP  address  (which  does  not  change  as DHCP).      Internet Connection Type: Select the Static IP from the drop-down list.  Account Name: Specify an account name if your ISP has provided you with one.  Domain Name: Specify a domain name if the ISP has provided you with one.     MTU: The  Maximum  Transmission  Unit (MTU) is  a  parameter  that  determines  the largest packet size (in bytes) that the router will send to  the WAN. If LAN devices send  larger  packets,  the  router  will  break  them  into  smaller  packets.  Ideally,  you should set this to match the MTU of the connection to your ISP. Typical values are 1500 bytes for an Ethernet connection and 1492 bytes for a PPPoE connection. If the router's MTU is set too high, packets will be fragmented downstream. If the router's MTU is set too low, the router  will fragment packets unnecessarily and in extreme cases  may  be  unable  to  establish  some  connections.  In  either  case,  network performance can suffer.   IP Address: Specify the IP address for this device, which is assigned by your ISP.   Subnet  Mask: Specify the  subnet mask for this IP address,  which is  assigned by your ISP.   Default Gateway: Specify the IP address of the default gateway, which is assigned by your ISP.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    45   Domain Name Service: Select Get Automatically from ISP if the ISP will provide the DNS address, if not, select Use these DNS servers and specify the primary and secondary DNS server IP address.    Router MAC Address: If you need to change the MAC address of the router’s WAN interface, either type in an alternate MAC address (for example, the MAC address of the router initially connected to the ISP) or click on the Clone MAC button.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.    6.4.1.3  WAN – PPPoE   The WAN interface can be configured as PPPoE. This type of connection is usually used for a DSL service and requires a username and password to connect.     Internet Connection Type: Select PPPoE from the drop-down list.      MTU: The  Maximum  Transmission  Unit (MTU) is  a  parameter  that  determines  the largest packet size (in bytes) that the router will send to  the WAN. If LAN devices send  larger  packets,  the  router  will  break  them  into  smaller  packets.  Ideally,  you should set this to match the MTU of the connection to your ISP. Typical values are 1500 bytes for an Ethernet connection and 1492 bytes for a PPPoE connection. If the router's MTU is set too high, packets will be fragmented downstream. If the router's MTU is set too low, the router  will fragment packets unnecessarily and in extreme cases  may  be  unable  to  establish  some  connections.  In  either  case,  network performance can suffer.   Login: Specify the user name which is provided by your ISP.  Password: Specify the password which is provided by your ISP, and then verify it once again in the next field.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    46    Service Name: Specify the name of the ISP.  Type:  Select  a  reconnection  type:  Keep  Alive    (A  connection  to  the  Internet  is always maintained),  Connect  on  Demand:  You  have  to  open  up  the Web-based management interface and click the Connect button manually any time that you wish to connect to the Internet.   Domain Name Service: Select Get Automatically from ISP if the ISP will provide the DNS address, if not, select Use these DNS servers and specify the primary and secondary DNS server IP address.     Click on the Apply button to save the changes.    6.4.2  VPN Pass Through   Click on the VPN Pass Through link under the Router drop-down menu. This page allows you to enable the pass through feature.        PPTP Pass Through: Place a check in this box if you would like to enable this pass through. PPTP is a protocol (set of communication rules) that allows corporations to extend their own corporate network through private "tunnels"  L2TP Pass Through: Place a check in this box if you would like to enable this pass through. Layer  2  Tunneling  Protocol is  a transport  protocol  that  enables tunneling through the Internet for the establishment of virtual private networks.  IPSec Pass Through: Place a check in this box if you would like to enable this pass through. IPSec is a VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.    6.5   Wireless   Click  on  the  Wireless  link  on  the navigation  drop-down  menu.  You  will then see three options: wireless network, wireless  security,  and  wireless advanced  settings.  Each  option  is described below.     6.5.1  Wireless Network   The Wireless  Network  page  allows  you  to  configure the wireless mode, channel, SSID, and security settings.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    47     Wireless Mode: Depending on the type of wireless clients that are connected to the network, you may select B, G, or B/G-mixed. If you are not sure about which clients will  be  accessing  the  wireless  networks,  it  is  recommended  that  you  select  B/G-mixed for the best performance.    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. You may specify an SSID or select one from the Site Survey.  Site Survey: Click on the Site Survey button in order to scan the 2.4GHz frequency for  devices  that  broadcast  their  SSID.  Click  on  the  BSSID  link  to  connect  to  the Access Point. Click on the Refresh button to re-scan the frequency.       6.5.1.1  Wireless Security - WEP  Security Mode: 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.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    48      Authentication Type: Select an authentication method. Options available are Open Key, 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 Access Point. 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.   Input Type: Select He or ASCII from the drop-down list  Key Length: 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 Key: You may use up to four different keys for four different networks. Select the current key that will be used.   Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.      6.5.1.2  Wireless Security – WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK,   Security Mode:  Select  WPA-PSK,  or  WPA2-PSK  from  the  drop-down  list  if  your wireless network uses WPA pre-shared key.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    49     Encryption:  Select  TKIP or  AES 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.   Passphrase: Specify a passphrase that is shared amongst the Access Points and clients.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.    6.5.2  Wireless Advanced Settings   Click on the Wireless Advanced Settings link. On this page you can configure the advanced  settings  to  tweak  the  performance  of  your  wireless  network.  Options available  are:  data  rate,  transmit  power,  fragmentation  threshold,  RTS  threshold, protection mode and distance.      Data Rate: If you would like to force a data rate, you may select one from the drop-down list. However, for best performance it is recommended to use the Auto setting.   Fragment:  Packets  over  the  specified  size will  be fragmented  in  order  to improve performance on noisy networks.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    50    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.   Protection Mode: If your wireless network is using both 802.11b and 802.g devices then it is recommended to enable this feature so that the 802.11b devices will not degrade the performance of 802.11g devices.   WMM: Enable wireless Quality of Service  Distance (1-30km): Specify a distance between 1 and 30Km.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.     6.6   Management   Click  on  the  Management  link  on  the navigation  drop-down  menu.  You  will  then see  six  options:  administration,  SNMP settings,  backup/restore  settings,  firmware upgrade, time settings, and log. Each option is described below.       5.5.7  Administration   Click on the Administration 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  admin.  For  security  reasons  it  is highly recommended that you create a new user name and password.     Name: Specify a user name into the first field.  Password: Specify a password into this field and then re-type the password into the Confirm Password field.   Remote Management: Choose to enable or disable remote management.  Remote Upgrade: Choose to enable or disable remote firmware upgrade.  Remote Management Port: Specify a port for remote management. For example, if you  specify  8080,  then  you  will  need  to  specify  <IP  address>:<port> 192.168.1.1:8080 to connect to the web interface of the device.     Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    51    5.5.8  SNMP Settings   Click on the SNMP Settings link under the Management menu. This option allows you to assign the contact details, location, and community name and trap settings for SNMP. This is a networking management protocol used to monitor network-attached devices. SNMP allows messages (called protocol data  units) to be  sent to various parts  of  a  network.  Upon  receiving  these  messages,  SNMP-compatible  devices (called agents) return data stored in their Management Information Bases. .    SNMP Enable/Disable: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP feature.  Contact: Specify the contact details of the device.  Location: Specify the location of the device.  Read-Only  Community  Name:  Specify  the  password  for  access  the  SNMP community for read only access.   Read-Write  Community  Name:  Specify  the  password  for  access  to  the  SNMP community with read/write access.   Send  SNMP  Trap:  Specify  the  IP  address  of  the  computer  that  will  receive  the SNMP traps.    Trap Community Name: Specify the password for the SNMP trap community.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.    5.5.9  Backup/Restore settings, Reset to factory default settings   Click on the Backup/Restore 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.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    52     Save a copy of the current settings: Click on the Backup button to save the current configuration.   Restore  saved  settings  from  a  file:  Once  a  file  has  been  backed  up,  you may restore it by clicking on the Browse button to select the file, and then the Restore button.    Revert to factory default settings: Click on the Factory Default Settings button to reset the device to the default settings. Please wait while the device restart and then access the device using the default IP address: 192.168.1.1    5.5.10 Firmware Upgrade   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 Upgrade button.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    53  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.      5.5.11 Time Settings   Click on the Time Settings link under the Management menu. This page allows you to configure the time on the device. You may do this manually or by connecting to a NTP server.       Manually Set Date and Time: Specify the date and time  Automatically Get Date and Time: Select the time zone from the drop down list and then specify the IP address of the NTP server.    Click on the Apply button to save the changes.    5.5.12 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.      Syslog: Choose to enable or disable the system log.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    54   Log Server IP Address: Specify the IP address of the server that will receive the system log.   Local Log: Choose to enable or disable the local log.   Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
Long Range Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge                                   Version 1.0    55   Appendix A – Specifications   Hardware Specification MCU/RF  Atheros AR2316 Single chip Memory  32MB SDRAM Flash  8MB Physical Interface  One 10/100 Fast Ethernet RJ-45 Reset Button One SMA Connector One switch (external and internal antenna switching) LED indicators  Power/ Status LAN (10/100Mbps) WLAN (Wireless is up) 3 x Link Quality (Client Bridge mode)   Green: Good Quality   Yellow: Marginally Acceptable Quality   Red: Bad Quality Power Requirements  Active Ethernet (Power over Ethernet) Proprietary PoE design Power Adapter 24 V/0.8A DC Regulation Certifications  FCC Part 15C/15B, EN 300 328/EN 301 489-1/-17  RF Specification Frequency Band  802.11b/g 2.412~2.472GHz Modulation Technology  OFDM = BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM DSSS = DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK Operating Channels  802.11b/g 11 for North America, 14 for Japan, 13 for Europe Receive Sensitivity (Typical)  802.11g -92 dBm @ 6Mbps -74 dBm @ 54Mbp 802.11b -97 dBm @ 1Mbps -89 dBm @ 11Mbps Available transmit power (Average power)   FCC  ETSI Frequency  Power  Frequency  Power 2.412~2.462 GHz IEEE802.11g 26dBm@6~24Mbps 25dBm@36Mbps 23dBm@48Mbps 22dBm@54Mbps 2.412~2.472 GHz IEEE802.11g 26dBm@6~24Mbps 25dBm@36Mbps 23dBm@48Mbps 22dBm@54Mbps 2.412~2.462  27dBm@1~11Mbps  2.412~2.472  27dBm@1~11Mbps
Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge                                        Version 1.0    56  GHz IEEE802.11b GHz IEEE802.11b Tolerance  ±±±±1 dBm  Tolerance  ±±±±1 dBm  Internal Antenna  Embedded 10dBi Panel antenna External Antenna  1* SMA connector  Software Features General Topology  Infrastructure Protocol / Standard IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet) IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4GHz WLAN) Operation Mode  802.11 b/g Access Point Client Bridge Client Router LAN  DHCP Server DHCP Client VPN  VPN – pass through Wireless  Channel Selection (Setting varies by countries) Transmission Rate 11 b/g:54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1 in Mbps Long distance transmission : 1km to 30km Transmit power table Signal Strength indication using LEDs Security  WEP Encryption-64/128/152 bit WPA/WPA2 Personal (WPA-PSK using TKIP or AES) WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (WPA-EAP using TKIP) 802.1x Authenticator Hide SSID in beacons L2 isolation(AP mode) Wireless STA (Client) connected list Web-redirect QoS  WMM Management Configuration  Web-based configuration (HTTP) Firmware Upgrade  - Upgrade firmware via web-browser - Keep latest setting when f/w update Administrator Setting  Administrator password change Reset Setting  - Reboot (Press 1 second) - Reset to Factory Default (Press 5 seconds) System monitoring  Status, Event Log
Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge                                        Version 1.0    57  SNMP  V1, V2c (Phase 2) MIB  MIB I, MIB II (RFC1213) and Private MIB Backup & Restore  Settings through Web Time setting  NTP (Auto-setting of time) Time setting manually  Environmental and Mechanical  Temperature Range  Operating -20°C~70°C Storage -30°C to 80°C Humidity (non-condensing)  0%~90% typical Dimensions  260mm (L) x 84mm (W) x 55mm (H) Weight  300g
Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge                                        Version 1.0    58  Appendix B – FCC Interference Statement   Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement  This  equipment  has  been  tested  and  found  to  comply  with  the  limits  for  a  Class  B  digital  device, pursuant  to  Part 15  of  the  FCC  Rules.    These  limits  are  designed  to  provide  reasonable  protection against  harmful  interference  in  a  residential  installation.    This  equipment  generates  uses  and  can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television  reception,  which  can  be  determined  by  turning  the  equipment  off  and  on,  the  user  is encouraged to try to correct the 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.  FCC  Caution:  Any  changes  or  modifications  not  expressly  approved  by  the  party  responsible  for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.  This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:  This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20.5cm between the radiator & your body.   This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge                                        Version 1.0    59   Appendix C – Mounting     A simple design, the U type loop,  let EOC-2610 easy to setup, but have strong fixed.
Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge                                        Version 1.0    60  Appendix D –Professional Installation Instructions

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