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Interlogix IFS WMC303-1W-1T-1200 User Manual

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Dual Band Wireless Access Point

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P/N 1073050 • REV A • ISS 15OCT15

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    IFS WMC303-1W-1T-1200 Dual Band Wireless Access Point User Manual P/N 1073050 • REV A • ISS 15OCT15...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2015 United Technologies Corporation Interlogix is part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, Inc. a unit of United Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved. Trademarks and The WMC303-1W-1T-1200 name and logo are trademarks of United patents Technologies. Other trade names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the respective products.
  • Page 3 Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by UTC for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 4 This radio transmitter (IC: 20201-WMC3031200) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
  • Page 5 b. All emissions outside the band 5150-5350 MHz shall not exceed -27 dBm/MHz e.i.r.p. and any emissions within the band 5150-5250 MHz shall meet the power spectral density limits of Section 6.2.1 of RSS-247. The device shall be labelled “for indoor use only.” ii) For devices with operating frequencies in the band 5250-5350 MHz but having a channel bandwidth that overlaps the band 5150-5250 MHz, the devices’...
  • Page 6 implemented, the maximum conducted output power is the highest total transmit power occurring in any mode. (5) Fixed point-to-point systems in the bands 2400-2483.5 MHz and 5725-5850 MHz are permitted to have an e.i.r.p. higher than 4 W provided that the higher e.i.r.p. is achieved by employing higher gain directional antennas and not higher transmitter output powers.
  • Page 7 Fire and Security. UTC, reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of UTC to provide notification of such revision or change. UTC provides this guide without warranty of any kind, implied or expressed, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 8 cables and equipment other than specified by the manufacturer. Correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or attachment is the responsibility of the user. The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guideline documentation that comes with the product.
  • Page 9 of this product must be in accordance with national wiring codes. Place unit to allow for easy access when disconnecting the power cord/adapter of the device from the AC wall outlet. Wipe the unit with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals. Do not spray cleaners directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust.
  • Page 10 Contact Information For contact information, see www.interlogix.com www.utcfssecurityproducts.eu.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1.Product Introduction ......................1 Chapter 2.Hardware Installation ......................10 Chapter 3.Connecting to the AP ......................12 Chapter 4.Quick Installation Guide ....................15 Chapter 5.Configuring the AP ......................19 Chapter 6.Quick Connection to a Wireless Network ..............101 Appendix A: Troubleshooting ......................112 Appendix B: Glossary ........................
  • Page 12 FIGURE 2-1 WMC303-1W-1T-1200 P ................. 10 IGURE RODUCT RAWING 2-2 WMC303-1W-1T-1200 P ................. 11 IGURE ANEL AYOUT 3-1 WMC303-1200 I 1 ................12 IGURE NSTALLATION IAGRAM 3-2 WMC303-1200 I 2 ................13 IGURE NSTALLATION IAGRAM 3-3 WMC303-1200 I 3 ................13 IGURE NSTALLATION IAGRAM...
  • Page 13 5-30 C – S ........................ 40 IGURE LIENT TATUS 5-31 5GH – WDS ................41 IGURE IRELESS ASIC ETTINGS 5-32 5GH – WDS+AP ..............43 IGURE IRELESS ASIC ETTINGS 5-33 W – 5GH ................45 IGURE IRELESS DVANCED ETTINGS 5-34 RF O –...
  • Page 14 5-75 WPS-PIN – 2.4GH -1 ......................88 IGURE 5-76 WPS-PIN – 2.4GH -2 ......................88 IGURE 5-77 WPS-PIN – 2.4GH -3 ......................88 IGURE 5-78 S – 2.4GH ......................89 IGURE CHEDULE 5-79 M – M ....................90 IGURE ANAGEMENT 5-80 S ..........................

  • Page 15: Chapter 1.Product Introduction

    Chapter 1. Product Introduction 1.1 Package Contents Thank you for choosing IFS WMC303-1W-1T-1200. Before installing the AP, please verify the contents inside the package box. WMC303-1W-1T-1200 Quick Guide CD-ROM (User Manual included) Mounting Bracket Mounting Kit If there is any item missing or damaged, please contact the seller immediately.

  • Page 16: Product Description

    1.2 Product Description Ceiling Mount Designed for Highly-efficient Wireless Coverage Featuring attractive flying saucer appearance and ceiling-mount design, the WMC303-1200 can be firmly installed on the ceiling or the wall conveniently. The ceiling-mount design is smartly integrated into the environment. Its streamlined body without the protruding antennas also gives effects of embellishment in the surroundings.
  • Page 17 The WMC303-1200 is built-in with high power amplifier and 4 highly-sensitive antennas which provide stronger signal and excellent coverage even in the wide-ranging or bad environment. With adjustable transmit power option, the administrator can flexibly reduce or increase the output power for various environments, thus reducing interference to achieve maximum performance.
  • Page 18 Multiple Operation Modes for Various Applications The WMC303-1200 supports AP, Client, WDS Bridge, Repeater and Universal Repeater modes, through which it provides more flexibility for users when wireless network is established. Compared with general wireless access point, the WMC303-1W-1T-1200 offers more powerful and flexible capability for wireless clients. Flexible Deployment with PoE Feature Compliant with the IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet standard, the WMC303-1200 can be powered and networked by a single UTP cable.
  • Page 19 Easy Installation and Management With user-friendly Web UI and step-by-step Quick Setup Wizard, the WMC303-1200 is easy to install, even for users who never experience setting up a wireless network. Furthermore, with SNMP-based management interface, the WMC303-1200 is convenient to be managed and configured remotely in a small business wireless network.

  • Page 20: Product Features

    1.3 Product Features  Standard Compliant Hardware Interface  Complies with IEEE 802.11ac (draft 2.0) and IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standards  1 x 10/100/1000Base-TX Port with 1-port PoE (PD, Powered Device)  IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet design  RF Interface Characteristics ...

  • Page 21: Product Specifications

    1.4 Product Specifications WMC303-1W-1T-1200 Product 1200Mbps 802.11ac Dual Band Ceiling Mount Wireless Access Point Hardware Specifications 1 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 port Interfaces Auto-negotiation and Auto MDI/MDI-X 2 x 2.4GHz 2.5dBi PCBA antenna Antennas Gain: 2 x 5GHz 4dBi PCBA antenna Reset button on the top cover Reset Button Press over 7 seconds to reset the device to factory default...
  • Page 22 802.11ac (VHT20, Nss2-MCS8): Up to 173.3Mbps 802.11ac (VHT40, Nss2-MCS9): Up to 400Mbps 802.11ac (VHT80, Nss2-MCS9): Up to 867Mbps 802.11n (HT40): 270/243/216/162/108/81/54/27Mbps Data Transmission 135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5Mbps (dynamic) Rates 802.11n (HT20): 130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13Mbps 65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5Mbps (dynamic) 802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps (dynamic) 802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1Mbps (dynamic) 802.11ac (draft): up to 30m 802.11n: up to 70m 802.11g: up to 30m Transmission Distance...
  • Page 23 Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Enable/ Disable SSID Broadcast WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia): 802.11e Wireless QoS Multiple SSID: up to 5 at 2.4GHz and 5GHz, respectively Wireless Isolation: Enables to isolate each connected wireless client from Wireless Advanced communicating with each other IAPP (Inter Access Point Protocol): 802.11f Wireless Roaming Provides Wireless Statistics Wire: 253...

  • Page 24: Chapter 2.Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2. Hardware Installation Please follow the instructions below to connect WMC303-1W-1T-1200 to the existing network devices and your computers. 2.1 Product Outlook Φ x H)  Dimensions: 194 x 49 mm  Drawing : Figure 2-1 WMC303-1W-1T-1200 Product Drawing -10-...

  • Page 25: Panel Layout

    2.1.1 Panel Layout The front and rear panel provide a simple interface monitoring the AP. Figure 2-2 shows the hardware interface of the WMC303-1W-1T-1200. Hardware Interface Figure 2-2 WMC303-1W-1T-1200 Panel Layout 2.1.2 Hardware Description LED definition COLOR STATUS FUNCTION Green Device power on Device power off (control by S/W) Green...

  • Page 26: Chapter 3.Connecting To The Ap

    Chapter 3. Connecting to the AP 3.1 System Requirements  Broadband Internet Access Service (Cable/xDSL/Ethernet connection)  One IEEE 802.3at PoE switch (supply power to the WMC303-1200)  PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors ...
  • Page 27 ※ IEEE 802.3at PoE switch is required. screws. Figure 3-2 WMC303-1200 Installation Diagram 2 Step 3. Plug the RJ-45 Ethernet cable into the PoE port of the WMC303-1W-1T-1200. Figure 3-3 WMC303-1200 Installation Diagram 3 Step 4. Load the device into the mounting bracket, and be sure the device is mated with two fixed screws. Then, rotate the device clockwise to lock it in position.
  • Page 28 Figure 3-4 WMC303-1200 Installation Diagram 4 Step 5. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the PoE switch. Figure 3-5 WMC303-1200 Installation Diagram 4 -14-...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4.Quick Installation Guide

    Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your AP within minutes. A computer with wired Ethernet connection to the Wireless AP is required for the first-time configuration. 4.1 Manual Network Setup - TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address of the WMC303-1200 is 192.168.0.253.
  • Page 30 Figure 4-1 TCP/IP Setting Now click OK to save your settings. Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your PC and the AP. The following example is in Windows 7 OS. Please follow the steps below: Click on Start >...
  • Page 31 Open a command prompt, type ping 192.168.0.253 and then press Enter. If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-3, it means the connection between your PC and the AP has been established well. Figure 4-3 Successful result of Ping command If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-4, it means the connection between your PC and the AP...

  • Page 32: Starting Setup In The Web Ui

    4.2 Starting Setup in the Web UI It is easy to configure and manage the AP with the web browser. Step 1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and enter the default IP address http://192.168.0.253 in the web address field of the browser. Figure 4-5 Login by default IP address After a moment, a login window will appear.

  • Page 33: Chapter 5.Configuring The Ap

    Chapter 5. Configuring the AP This chapter delivers a detailed presentation of AP’s functionalities and features under 6 main menus below, allowing you to manage the AP with ease. Figure 5-1 Main Menu During operation, if you are not clear about a certain feature, you can refer to the “Help” section in the right side of the screen to read all related helpful info.
  • Page 34 Step 1: LAN Interface Setup Figure 5-3 LAN Interface SetupTopology Figure 5-4 Wizard – LAN Interface Setup The page includes the following fields: Object Description IP Address Displays the current IP address of the AP. (Default = 192.168.0.100) Subnet Mask Displays LAN mask of the AP.
  • Page 35 Figure 5-6 Wizard – Time Zone Setup The page includes the following fields: Object Description Enable NTP client update Check this box to connect NTP Server and synchronize internet time. Automatically adjust Check this box and system will adjust the daylight saving Daylight Saving automatically.
  • Page 36 Object Description Band Supports 802.11a, 802.11n, 802.11ac and mixed. Please choose its band according to your clients. Mode Supports AP, Client, WDS and AP+WDS mode. SSID Service Set Identifier identifies your wireless network. Select 80MHz if you use 802.11ac; select 40MHz if you use 802.11n; Channel Width otherwise, 20MHz for the 802.11a mode.
  • Page 37  Encryption: WPA-PSK The following picture shows how to set up WPA-PSK security. You can select (TKIP), WPA2 (AES) Mixed mode. Figure 5-10 5GHz Wireless Security Setup – WPA Setting The page includes the following fields: Object Description Pre-Shared Key Format Specify the format of the key, pass phrase or hex.
  • Page 38 The page includes the following fields: Object Description Supports 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n and mixed. Please choose its band Band according to your clients. Mode Supports AP, Client, WDS and AP+WDS mode. SSID Service Set Identifier, it identifies your wireless network. Channel Width Select 40MHz if you use 802.11n, otherwise 20MHz for the 802.11b/g mode.
  • Page 39 The page includes the following fields: Object Description WEP supports 64-bit or 128-bit security key. Key Length Key Format User can enter key in ASCII or Hex format. Enter the key whose format is limited by the Key format, ASCII or Hex. Key Setting ...
  • Page 40 Figure 5-15 Setup Wizard - Finished After rebooting, please check whether you can access the Internet or not on the “Status” page. -26-...

  • Page 41: Lan Settings

    5.2 TCP / IP Settings This page is used to configure the parameters for local area network which connects to the LAN port of your AP. Here you may change the setting for IP address, subnet mask, DHCP, etc. 5.2.1 LAN Settings On the LAN Settings page, you can configure the IP parameters of the LAN on the screen as shown below.
  • Page 42 the Active DHCP Client Table. Static DHCP Click the “Set Static DHCP” button and you can reserve some IP addresses for those network devices with the specified MAC addresses anytime when they request IP addresses. Domain Name Default is IFS. 802.1d Spanning Tree You can enable or disable the Spanning Tree function.
  • Page 43 5.3 WLAN1 (5GHz) The wireless menu of WLAN1 (5GHz) contains submenus of the settings about wireless network. Please refer to the following sections for the details. Figure 5-17 5GHz Wireless Main Menu 5.3.1 Basic Settings Choose menu “WLAN1 (5GHz)  Basic Settings” and you can configure the 5GHz basic settings for the wireless network on this page.
  • Page 44  Standard Access Point Figure 5-18 5GHz Wireless Basic Settings of AP -30-...
  • Page 45 The page includes the following fields: Object Description Disable Wireless LAN Check the box to disable the wireless function. Interface Band Select the desired mode. Default is “5GHz (A+N+AC)”. It is strongly recommended that you set the Band to “5GHz (A+N+AC)”, and all of 802.11a, 802.11n, and 802.11ac wireless stations can connect to the WMC303-1W-1T-1200.
  • Page 46 transfer rate automatically, it’s not necessary to change this value unless you know what will happen after modification. Default is “Auto”. Associated Clients Click the “Show Active Clients” button to show the status table of active wireless clients. Enable Universal Universal Repeater is a technology used to extend wireless coverage.
  • Page 47 When the information for the new SSID is finished, click the Apply Changes button to let your changes take effect. Figure 5-20 5GHz Multiple-SSID Once you have applied and saved those settings, you can then go to the “WLAN1 (5GHz) → Security” page on the AP to set up security settings for each of the SSIDs.
  • Page 48 Figure 5-21 5GHz Universal Repeater-1 Step 2. Go to 5GHz Site Survey page to find the root AP. Select the root AP that you want to repeat the signal and then click “Next”. Figure 5-22 5GHz Universal Repeater-2 Step 3. Select the correct encryption method and enter the security key. Then, click “Connect”. -34-...
  • Page 49 Figure 5-23 5GHz Universal Repeater-3 Step 4. Check “Add to Wireless Profile” and click “Reboot Now”. Figure 5-24 5GHz Universal Repeater-4 Step 5. Go to “Management-> Status” page to check whether the state of Repeater interface should be “Connected”. Figure 5-25 5GHz Universal Repeater-5 -35-...
  • Page 50  Client (Infrastructure) Combine the Wireless Router to the Ethernet devices such as TV, game player, or HDD and DVD, to make them be wireless stations. Figure 5-26 5GHz Wireless Basic Settings – Client -36-...
  • Page 51 The page includes the following fields: Object Description Disable Wireless LAN Check the box to disable the wireless function. Interface Band Select the desired mode. Default is “5GHz (A+N+AC)”. It is strongly recommended that you set the Band to “5GHz (A+N+AC)”, and all of 802.11a, 802.11n, and 802.11ac wireless stations can connect to the WMC303-1200.
  • Page 52 Default is “Enabled”. Set the wireless data transfer rate to a certain value. Since most of Data Rate wireless devices will negotiate with each other and pick a proper data transfer rate automatically, it’s not necessary to change this value unless you know what will happen after modification.
  • Page 53 Figure 5-28 Client – AP List Step 3. Enter the Security Key of the root AP and then click “Connect”. Figure 5-29 Client – Security Step 4. Wait until the connection established. Check the “Add to Wireless Profile” option and then reboot it. -39-...

  • Page 54: Tatus

    Figure 5-30 Client – Status  Connect this Wireless AP with up to 8 WDS-capable wireless APs to expand the scope of network. -40-...
  • Page 55 Figure 5-31 5GHz Wireless Basic Settings – WDS The page includes the following fields: Object Description Disable Wireless LAN Check the box to disable the wireless function. Interface Band Select the desired mode. Default is “5GHz (A+N+AC)”. It is strongly recommended that you set the Band to “5GHz (A+N+AC)”, and all of 802.11a, 802.11n, and 802.11ac wireless stations can connect to the WMC303-1200.
  • Page 56 867Mbps  5 GHz (A+N+AC): 802.11a/n/ac mode, rate is up to 54Mbps, 300Mbps, or 867Mbps Mode There are four kinds of wireless mode selections:   Client   AP+WDS If you select WDS or AP+WDS, please click “WDS Settings” submenu for the related configuration.
  • Page 57  AP+ WDS Connect this wireless AP with up to 8 WDS-capable wireless APs, and connect another AP to provide service for all wireless stations within its coverage. Figure 5-32 5GHz Wireless Basic Settings – WDS+AP -43-...
  • Page 58 The page includes the following fields: Object Description Disable Wireless LAN Check the box to disable the wireless function. Interface Country Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be used.
  • Page 59 recommended. In private network, disabling “Broadcast SSID” can provide better wireless network security. Default is “Enabled”. Data Rate Set the wireless data transfer rate to a certain value. Since most of wireless devices will negotiate with each other and pick a proper data transfer rate automatically, it’s not necessary to change this value unless you know what will happen after modification.
  • Page 60 Object Description Fragment Threshold You can specify the maximum size of packet during the fragmentation of data to be transmitted. If you set this value too low, it will result in bad performance. Default is “2346”. RTS Threshold When the packet size is smaller than the RTS threshold, the access point will not use the RTS/CTS mechanism to send this packet.

  • Page 61: Power – 5Ghz

    Figure 5-34 RF Output Power – 5GHz RF Output Power Control provides the flexibility to control the Wi-Fi transmit power to optimize the wireless range. Wi-Fi power consumption for an Access Point could be reduced to up to 75% from its peak power consumption for serving small to medium size homes, while boosted to maximum power for large homes and businesses.
  • Page 62 The page includes the following fields: Object Description Select SSID Select the SSID you want to configure the wireless security function, which includes the root one and the client one.  Encryption Disable: No security setup for wireless connection.  WEP: It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard.

  • Page 63: Acces Control – 5Ghz

    Figure 5-36 Wireless Access Control – 5GHz The page includes the following fields: Object Description Wireless Access You can choose to set the Allowed-List, Denied-List, or disable this function. Control Mode Enter the MAC address you want to allow or deny connection to the MAC Address WMC303-1200 in the field.

  • Page 64: Acces Control – Deny

    Figure 5-37 Wireless Access Control – Deny -50-...
  • Page 65 5.3.6 WDS WDS (Wireless Distribution System) feature can be used to extend your existing 2.4G or 5G wireless network coverage. Here we present you how to configure such feature in 2.4GHz, which also applies to 5GHz. Before configuring the WDS Setting page, you have to select the wireless mode to “WDS” on the WLAN1 (5GHz) ->...
  • Page 66 Figure 5-38 WDS Mode – 5GHz Choose menu “WLAN1 (5GHz)  WDS Settings” to configure WDS to connect the WMC303-1W-1T-1200 with another AP on this page. After the configuration, please click the “Apply Changes” button to save the settings. Figure 5-39 WDS Settings – 5GHz -52-...

  • Page 67: S Ecurity

    Figure 5-40 WDS – Set Security The page includes the following fields: Object Description Enable WDS Check the box to enable the WDS function. Please select WDS or AP+WDS in the Mode of Wireless Basic Settings before you enable WDS on this page. MAC Address You can enter the MAC address of the AP you want to connect with.
  • Page 68 5.3.7 Site Survey Choose menu “WLAN1 (5GHz)  Site Survey” to scan the available local AP. If any Access Point is found, you could choose any one to connect with manually when the Client Mode is enabled. Figure 5-41 Site Survey – 5GHz 5.3.8 WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is designed to ease setup of security Wi-Fi networks and subsequently network management.
  • Page 69 The page includes the following fields: Object Description Disable WPS You can check the box to disable the WPS function. Here you can check if the connection via WPS is established or not. WPS Status Self-PIN Number It is the PIN number of the WMC303-1W-1T-1200 here. Push Button Click the “Start PBC”...
  • Page 70 Click the “Start PBC” Button on the WPS page of the AP. Figure 5-42 WPS-PBC – 5GHz-1 Figure 5-43 WPS-PBC – 5GHz-2 Press and hold the WPS Button equipped on the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds. Or you can click the WPS button with the same function in the configuration utility of the adapter.
  • Page 71 Figure 5-44 WPS-PIN – 5GHz-1 Figure 5-45 WPS-PIN – 5GHz-2 For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose the option that you want to enter PIN into the AP (Enrollee) in the configuration utility of the WPS and click Next until the process finishes. Method Two: Enter the PIN of the AP into the configuration utility of your Wireless adapter Click the “Start PBC”...
  • Page 72 5.3.9 Schedule Wireless Schedules will enable or disable your wireless access at a set time based on your predefined schedule. This feature is often used for restricting access to all users (such as children, employees and guests) during specific times of the day for parental control or security reasons. Choose menu “WLAN1 (5GHz) ...
  • Page 73 When setting the Wireless Schedule, it is important to ensure that your System Clock settings have been configured. If not, your Wireless Schedule will not function correctly. 5.4 WLAN2 (2.4GHz) The Wireless menu contains submenus of the settings about wireless network. Please refer to the following sections for the details.
  • Page 74 Standard Access Point Figure 5-49 2.4GHz Wireless Basic Settings – AP -60-...
  • Page 75 The page includes the following fields: Object Description Disable Wireless LAN Check the box to disable the wireless function. Interface Band Select the desired mode. Default is “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”. It is strongly recommended that you set the Band to “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the WMC303-1W-1T-1200.
  • Page 76 unless you know what will happen after modification. Default is “Auto”. Associated Clients Click the “Show Active Clients” button to show the status table of active wireless clients. Enable Universal Universal Repeater is a technology used to extend wireless coverage. Repeater Mode To enable Universal Repeater mode, check the box and enter the SSID you want to broadcast in the field below.

  • Page 77: Ultiple -Ssid

    Figure 5-51 2.4GHz Multiple-SSID Once you have applied and saved those settings, you can then go to the “WLAN1 (2.4GHz) → Security” page on the AP to set up security settings for each of the SSIDs.  Universal Repeater This mode allows the AP with its own BSS to relay data to a root AP to which it is associated with WDS disabled.

  • Page 78: Niversal R Epeater -1

    Figure 5-52 2.4GHz Universal Repeater-1 Step 2. Go to 2.4GHz Site Survey page to find the root AP. Select the root AP that you want to repeat the signal, and then click “Next”. Figure 5-53 2.4GHz Universal Repeater-2 Step 3. Select the correct encryption method and enter the security key. Then, click “Connect”. -64-...

  • Page 79: Niversal R Epeater -3

    Figure 5-54 2.4GHz Universal Repeater-3 Step 4. Check “Add to Wireless Profile” and click “Reboot Now”. Figure 5-55 2.4GHz Universal Repeater-4 Step 5. Go to “Management-> Status” page to check whether the state of Repeater interface should be “Connected”. Figure 5-56 2.4GHz Universal Repeater-5 ...
  • Page 80 Figure 5-57 2.4GHz Wireless Basic Settings – Client The page includes the following fields: Object Description Disable Wireless LAN Check the box to disable the wireless function. Interface Band Select the desired mode. Default is “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”. It is strongly recommended that you set the Band to “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the WMC303-1200.
  • Page 81  2.4 GHz (B): 802.11b mode, rate is up to 11Mbps  2.4 GHz (G): 802.11g mode, rate is up to 54Mbps  2.4 GHz (N): 802.11n mode, rate is up to 300Mbps(2T2R)  2.4 GHz (B+G): 802.11b/g mode, rate is up to 11Mbps or 54Mbps ...

  • Page 82: Urvey

     Example of how to configure Client Mode. Please take the following steps: To configure each wireless parameter, please go to the “WLAN2 (2.4GHz) → Basic Settings” page. Step 1. Go to “WLAN2 (2.4GHz) → Site Survey” page and click “Site Survey” button. Figure 5-58 Client –...
  • Page 83 Step 2. Choose the root AP from the list. If the root AP is not listed in the table, re-click “Site Survey” to update the list. Figure 5-59 Client – AP List -69-...

  • Page 84: Ecurity

    Step 3. Enter the Security Key of the root AP and then click “Connect”. Figure 5-60 Client – Security Step 4. Wait until the connection established. Check the “Add to Wireless Profile” option and then reboot it. Figure 5-61 Client – Status ...
  • Page 85 Figure 5-62 2.4GHz Wireless Basic Settings – WDS -71-...
  • Page 86 The page includes the following fields: Object Description Disable Wireless LAN Check the box to disable the wireless function. Interface Band Select the desired mode. Default is “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”. It is strongly recommended that you set the Band to “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the WMC303-1200.
  • Page 87 Figure 5-63 2.4GHz Wireless Basic Settings – WDS+AP The page includes the following fields: Object Description Disable Wireless LAN Check the box to disable the wireless function. Interface Select your region from the pull-down list. Country This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be used.
  • Page 88 in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance. Band Select the desired mode. Default is “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”. It is strongly recommended that you set the Band to “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the WMC303-1200.
  • Page 89 Associated Clients Click the “Show Active Clients” button to show the status table of active wireless clients. Universal Repeater is a technology used to extend wireless coverage. Enable Universal Repeater Mode To enable Universal Repeater Mode, check the box and enter the (Acting as AP and client SSID you want to broadcast in the field below.
  • Page 90 The page includes the following fields: Object Description Fragment Threshold You can specify the maximum size of packet during the fragmentation of data to be transmitted. If you set this value too low, it will result in bad performance. Default is “2346”. RTS Threshold When the packet size is smaller than the RTS threshold, the access point will not use the RTS/CTS mechanism to send this packet.

  • Page 91: Power – 2.4Ghz

    5.4.3 RF Output Power Choose menu “WLAN2 (2.4GHz)  RF Output Power” to adjust to different levels of transmitting power for the wireless network according to various environment on this page. After the configuration, please click the “Apply Changes” button to save the settings. Figure 5-65 RF Output Power –...
  • Page 92 5.4.4 Security Choose menu “WLAN2 (2.4GHz)  Security” to configure the settings of wireless security for the wireless network on this page. After the configuration, please click the “Apply Changes” button to save the settings. Figure 5-66 Wireless Security Settings – 2.4GHz The page includes the following fields: Object Description...
  • Page 93  WPA / WPA2 / WPA-Mixed: WPA Mixed Mode allows the use of both WPA and WPA2 at the same time.  Enterprise (RADIUS) Authentication Mode When you select the authentication mode based on Enterprise (Radius Server), please enter the IP Address, Port, and Password of the Radius Server.

  • Page 94: A Ccess C Ontrol – 2.4Gh Z

    5.4.5 Access Control Choose menu “WLAN2 (2.4GHz)  Access Control” to allow or deny the computer of specified MAC address to connect with the WMC303-1200 on this page. After the configuration, please click the “Apply Changes” button to save the settings. Figure 5-67 Wireless Access Control –...

  • Page 95: Acces Control – Deny

    repeat the above steps. Figure 5-68 Wireless Access Control – Deny -81-...
  • Page 96 5.4.6 WDS WDS (Wireless Distribution System) feature can be used to extend your existing 2.4G or 5G wireless network coverage. Here we present you how to configure such feature in 2.4GHz, which also applies to 2.4GHz. Before configuring the WDS Setting page, you have to select the wireless mode to “WDS” on the WLAN2 (2.4GHz) ->...

  • Page 97: S Ecurity

    Choose menu “WLAN2 (2.4GHz)  WDS Settings” to configure WDS to connect the WMC300-1200 with another AP on this page. After the configuration, please click the “Apply Changes” button to save the settings. Figure 5-70 WDS Settings – 2.4GHz Figure 5-71 WDS – Set Security The page includes the following fields: -83-...
  • Page 98 Object Description Enable WDS Check the box to enable the WDS function. Please select WDS or AP+WDS in the Mode of Wireless Basic Settings before you enable WDS on this page. MAC Address You can enter the MAC address of the AP you want to connect with. Data Rate Default is “Auto”.
  • Page 99 5.4.7 Site Survey Choose menu “WLAN2 (2.4GHz)  Site Survey” to scan the available local AP. If any Access Point is found, you could choose any one to connect with manually when the Client Mode is enabled. Figure 5-72 Site Survey – 2.4GHz 5.4.8 WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is designed to ease setup of security Wi-Fi networks and subsequently network management.
  • Page 100 The page includes the following fields: Object Description You can check the box to disable the WPS function. Disable WPS WPS Status Here you can check if the connection via WPS is established or not. Self-PIN Number It is the PIN number of the WMC303-1W-1T-1200 here. Push Button Click the “Start PBC”...
  • Page 101 By Push Button Configuration (PBC) Click the “Start PBC” Button on the WPS page of the AP. Figure 5-73 WPS-PBC – 2.4GHz-1 Figure 5-74 WPS-PBC – 2.4GHz-2 Press and hold the WPS Button equipped on the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds. Or you can click the WPS button with the same function in the configuration utility of the adapter.
  • Page 102 Figure 5-75 WPS-PIN – 2.4GHz-1 Figure 5-76 WPS-PIN – 2.4GHz-2 For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose the option that you want to enter PIN into the AP (Enrollee) in the configuration utility of the WPS and click Next until the process finishes. Method Two: Enter the PIN of the AP into the configuration utility of your Wireless adapter Click the “Start PBC”...
  • Page 103 5.4.9 Schedule Wireless Schedules will enable or disable your wireless access at a set time based on your predefined schedule. This feature is often used for restricting access to all users (such as children, employees and guests) during specific times of the day for parental control or security reasons. Choose menu “WLAN2 (2.4GHz) ...
  • Page 104 When setting the Wireless Schedule, it is important to ensure that your System Clock settings have been configured. If not, your Wireless Schedule will not function correctly. 5.5 Management This section focuses on how to maintain AP, including Restore to Factory Default Setting, Backup/Restore, Firmware Upgrade, Reboot, Password Change and Syslog.
  • Page 105 Figure 5-80 Status 5.5.2 Statistics Choose menu “Management  Statistics” to show the packet counters for transmission and reception regarding wireless and Ethernet network. -91-...
  • Page 106 Figure 5-81 Statistics The page includes the following fields: Object Description It shows the statistic count of sent packets on the wireless LAN interface. Wireless LAN Sent Packets It shows the statistic count of received packets on the wireless LAN interface. Wireless LAN Received Packets It shows the statistic count of sent packets on the Ethernet WAN interface.
  • Page 107 Figure 5-82 Time Zone Settings The page includes the following fields: Object Description Current Time Input current time manually. You can click “Copy Computer Time” button to copy the PC’s current time to the AP. Select the time zone of the country you are currently in. The router will set its Time Zone Select time based on your selection.
  • Page 108 If the AP loses power for any reason, it cannot keep its clock running, and will not have the correct time when it is started again. To maintain correct time for schedules and logs, either you must enter the correct time after you restart the AP, or you must enable the NTP Server option.
  • Page 109 Weekday Check one or more days to let the device auto reboot on schedule. When choosing “Every day” as your reboot plan, the “Weekday” will be grayed out (disabled), which means Every day will auto reboot at the time that you scheduled. This setting will only take effect when the Internet connection is accessible and the GMT time is configured correctly.
  • Page 110 5.5.5 LOG Choose menu “Management  LOG” to configure the settings of system log. You can check the box of the items you want to record it in the log. After the configuration, please click the “Apply” button to save the settings. Figure 5-85 System Log The page includes the following fields: Object...
  • Page 111 5.5.6 Upgrade Firmware This page allows you upgrade the Access Point firmware to new version. Please note, do not power off the device during the upload because it may crash the system. Choose menu “Management  Upgrade Firmware” to upgrade the firmware of the WMC303-1W-1T-1200. Select the new firmware file downloaded from the IFS website and then click “Upload”...
  • Page 112 Figure 5-87 Save/Reload Settings The page includes the following fields: Object Description Save Settings to File Click the “Save…” button to back up the configuration of the WMC303-1200 and then save the “config.dat” in your computer. Load Settings from File Select the configuration file of the WMC303-1200 and then click the “Upload”...
  • Page 113 5.5.8 Password To ensure the Wireless AP’s security, you will be asked for your password when you access the Wireless AP’s Web-based Utility. The default user name and password are “admin”. This page will allow you to add or modify the user name and password.
  • Page 114 5.5.9 LED Control This section allows the user to determine the router packets are talking to particular host. Figure 5-89 LED Control The page includes the following fields: Object Description Power LED Click On or Off to turn on/off the Power LED. Position LED The LED to detect and identify the AP.

  • Page 115: Chapter 6.Quick Connection To A Wireless Network

    Chapter 6. Quick Connection to a Wireless Network In the following sections, the default SSID of the WMC303-1200 is configured to “default”. 6.1 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) Step 1: Right-click on the wireless network icon displayed in the system tray Figure 6-1 System Tray –...
  • Page 116 Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the Wireless AP (1) The Wireless Network Connection box will appear (2) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.3.3 (3) Click the [Connect] button Figure 6-3 Enter the network key Step 5: Check if “Connected”...
  • Page 117 6.2 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) WLAN AutoConfig service is built-in in Windows 7 that can be used to detect and connect to wireless network. This built-in wireless network connection tool is similar to wireless zero configuration tool in Windows XP. Step 1: Right-click on the network icon displayed in the system tray Figure 6-5 Network icon Step 2: Highlight and select the wireless network (SSID) to connect...
  • Page 118 Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the Wireless AP (1) The Connect to a Network box will appear (2) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.3.3 (3) Click the [OK] button Figure 6-7 Type the network key Figure 6-8 Connecting to a Network Step 5: Check if “Connected”...
  • Page 119 6.3 Mac OS X 10.x In the following sections, the default SSID of the WMC303-1200 is configured to “default”. Step 1: Right-click on the network icon displayed in the system tray The AirPort Network Connection menu will appear Figure 6-10 Mac OS – Network icon Step 2: Highlight and select the wireless network (SSID) to connect (1) Select and SSID [default] (2) Double-click on the selected SSID...
  • Page 120 Figure 6-12 Enter the Password If you will be connecting to this Wireless AP in the future, check [Remember this network]. Step 5: Check if the AirPort is connected to the selected wireless network. If “Yes”, then there will be a “check” symbol in the front of the SSID. Figure 6-13 Connected to the Network -106-...
  • Page 121 There is another way to configure the MAC OS X Wireless settings: Step 1: Click and open the [System Preferences] by going to Apple > System Preference or Applications Figure 6-14 System Preferences Step 2: Open Network Preference by clicking on the [Network] icon Figure 6-15 System Preferences -- Network -107-...
  • Page 122 Step 3: Check Wi-Fi setting and select the available wireless network (1) Choose the AirPort on the left-menu (make sure it is ON) (2) Select Network Name [default] here If this is the first time to connect to the Wireless AP, it should show “Not network selected”. Figure 6-16 Select the Wireless Network -108-...
  • Page 123 6.4 iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad In the following sections, the default SSID of the WMC303-1200 is configured to “default”. Step 1: Tap the [Settings] icon displayed in the home screen Figure 6-17 iPhone – Settings icon Step 2: Check Wi-Fi setting and select the available wireless network (3) Tap [General] \ [Network] (4) Tap [Wi-Fi] If this is the first time to connect to the Wireless AP, it should show “Not Connected”.
  • Page 124 Figure 6-19 Wi-Fi Setting – Not Connected Step 3: Tap the target wireless network (SSID) in “Choose a Network…” (1) Turn on Wi-Fi by tapping “Wi-Fi” (2) Select SSID [default] Figure 6-20 Turn on Wi-Fi Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the Wireless AP (1) The password input screen will be displayed (2) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.3.3...
  • Page 125 Figure 6-21 iPhone -- Enter the Password Step 5: Check if the device is connected to the selected wireless network. If “Yes”, then there will be a “check” symbol in the front of the SSID. Figure 6-22 iPhone -- Connected to the Network -111-...

  • Page 126: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting If you find the AP is working improperly or stop responding to you, please read this troubleshooting first before contacting the dealer for help. Some problems can be solved by yourself within a very short time. Scenario Solution a.
  • Page 127 a. ‘Broadcast ESSID’ set to off? I can’t locate my AP by my b. Both two antennas are properly secured. wireless device. c. Are you too far from your AP? Try to get closer. d. Please remember that you have to input ESSID on your wireless client manually, if ESSID broadcast is disabled.

  • Page 128: Appendix B: Glossary

    Appendix B: Glossary  802.11ac wireless networking 802.11 under the - 802.11ac is a standard in the family (which is marketed brand name Wi-Fi), developed in the IEEE Standards Association process, providing high-throughput wireless local area networks 5 GHz band (WLANs) on the ...
  • Page 129  MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be transmitted.  NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet. ...

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