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11a/b/g wireless multi-client bridge/ap
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Bridge/AP
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  • Page 1 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP User’s Manual Version: 1.0 ________...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION...5 & B EATURES ENEFITS ACKAGE ONTENTS /AP D RIDGE ESCRIPTION YSTEM EQUIREMENTS ...7 PPLICATIONS ETWORK ONFIGURATION Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode ... 7 Infrastructure Mode ... 8 UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE...9 ARDWARE NSTALLATION IP A DDRESS ONFIGURATION CLIENT BRIDGE MODE – WEB CONFIGURATION...11 ...11 OGGING ...13...
  • Page 3 4.2.6.2.3 IRELESS ECURITY IRELESS ONFIGURATION 4.3.1.1 WEP (W IRED QUIVALENT 4.3.1.2 WPA P ERSONAL 4.3.1.3 WPA E NTERPRISE LAN...47 DHCP S ...48 ERVER MAC A DDRESS ILTER ...51 ...52 TATISTICS APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS ...53 APPENDIX B – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT...54 ________ : GOOD ...42 EVEL...

  • Page 4: Revision History

    Revision History Version Date June 4, 2006 ________ Notes Initial Version...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    64/128-bit WEP data encryption and also supports WPA2/WPA/802.1x for powerful security authentication. The MAC addresses filter lets you select exactly which stations should have access to your network. This chapter describes the features & benefits, package contents, applications, and network configuration.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS 1.2 Package Contents Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped in its original package. One Client Bridge/AP One Power Adapter One CAT5 UTP Cable...

  • Page 7: Applications

    To better understand how the wireless LAN products work together to create a wireless network, it might be helpful to depict a few of the possible wireless LAN PC card network configurations. The wireless LAN products can be configured as: a) Ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) for departmental or SOHO LANs.

  • Page 8: B) Infrastructure Mode

    This is the easiest and least expensive way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network. The image below depicts a network in ad-hoc mode.

  • Page 9: Understanding The Hardware

    Point mode). 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.
  • Page 10 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS 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.

  • Page 11: Client Bridge Mode - Web Configuration

    Wireless: This menu includes the settings such as network type (infrastructure/ad-hoc), data rate, and security. LAN: This menu includes the configuration of the LAN port and settings for the LAN IP, subnet mask, default gateway and DHCP client.
  • Page 12 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS The Bridge status page is also displayed once you have logged in. This includes details about the system date and firmware, LAN IP address and MAC address and the wireless settings such as the radio status, MAC address, SSID, RF channel, and security.

  • Page 13: System

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS 3.2 System 3.2.1 Administrator Settings Click on the Administrator Settings link under the System menu. This page allows you to configure the password to access this device from the web-browser. You can also specify a name for the bridge as well as backup and restore the system settings. The first part of this page gives you the option to save the changes that were made on this page.
  • Page 14 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 The third part of this page allows you to specify a name for this device as well as save or restore a configuration Click on the Save Settings button to store the changes. Bridge Name: Specify a name for this bridge. Web Idle Timeout: Specify a time in minutes.

  • Page 15: Save Configuration To A File

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS 3.2.1.1 Save Configuration to a File This option allows you to save the current configuration of the device into a file. Click on the Save Configuration button to begin. Save the file on your local disk by using the Save or Save to Disk button in the dialog box.

  • Page 16: Advanced Wireless Settings

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.2.2 Advanced Wireless Settings Click on the Advanced link under the System menu. This page allows you to enable wireless MAC cloning as well as configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, 802.11d, and the transmit power. Bridge Name: This feature controls the MAC address of the Bridge as seen by other devices (wired or wireless).

  • Page 17: Firmware Upgrade

    Transmit Power: You may control the output power of the device by selecting a value from the drop-down list. This feature can be helpful in restricting the coverage area of the wireless network. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings.

  • Page 18: System Reboot And Restore Settings To Default

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS After a few seconds the firmware will start to re-program the device and you will see a countdown on the Success page. Note: Do not un-plug the device during this process. Some firmware upgrades may restore the configuration back to the factory default settings. Therefore you may need to restore a configuration from a file.

  • Page 19: Restore Settings To Default

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS 3.2.4.2 Restore Settings to Default Click on the Restore all Settings to Factory Defaults button. This option restores al configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time when the device was shipped from the factory. Once the dialog box appears, click on the OK button to confirm the action.
  • Page 20 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Time Zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down list. Set the Date and Time: Select a date and time from the drop-down list or do to use computer’s time and date click on the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings button. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings.

  • Page 21: Wireless

    MAC Address: The MAC address or BSSID of the Access Point. SSID: The name used to identify the wireless network. 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.

  • Page 22: Wireless 11A & 11B/G Configuration

    (PtMp) topology where as Adhoc is a point-to-point topology (PtP). Wireless Network Name: 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.

  • Page 23: Wireless Security

    802.11 Mode: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For example, if you are sure that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is recommended to select 802.11g only instead of Mixed 802.11g and 802.11b which will reduce the performance of the wireless network.
  • Page 24 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 WEP Key Length: Select a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key length from the drop-down list. WEP Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys. Default WEP Key: You may use up to four different keys for four different networks. Select the current key that will be used.

  • Page 25: Wpa - Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

    3.3.4.1.2 WPA – Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Select the WPA-Personal radio button if your wireless network uses WPA 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.

  • Page 26: Lan Settings (Static / Dhcp)

    Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the default gateway. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings. Note: If you change the IP address here, you may need to adjust your PC’s network settings to access the network again.

  • Page 27: Logs

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS 3.5 Logs Log Options: Select the type of warning that you would like recorded and place a check in the appropriate box. Then click on the Apply Log Settings Now button. Log Details: The events are logged in this section. Click on the Refresh button to refresh the events or click on the Clear button to clear the events.

  • Page 28: Statistics

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS 3.6 Statistics Sent: The number of packets sent from the bridge. Received: The number of packets received by the bridge. TX Packets Dropped: The number of packets that were dropped while being sent, due to errors, collisions, or bridge resource limitations. RX Packets Dropped: The number of packets that were dropped while being received, due to errors, collisions, or bridge resource limitations.

  • Page 29: Access Point Mode - Web Configuration

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS 4 Access Point Mode – Web Configuration 4.1 Logging In To configure the Access Point through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Access Point (default: 192.168.1.2) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.

  • Page 30: System

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS 4.2 System 4.2.1 Administrator Settings Click on the Administrator Settings link under the System menu. This page allows you to configure the password to access this device from the web-browser. You can also backup and restore the system settings. Specify a user name and password and then re-type it once again for verification.

  • Page 31: Restore The Configuration From A File

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS 4.2.1.2 Restore the Configuration from a File This option allows you to restore a backup configuration from a file to the device. Click on the Browse button to select the file and then click on Restore Configuration from a File button.

  • Page 32: Advanced Wireless And Wds

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2.2 Advanced Wireless and WDS Click on the Advanced link under the System menu. This page allows you to configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, 802.11d, transmit power and WDS (wireless distribution system). Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to improve performance on noisy networks.

  • Page 33: Firmware Upgrade

    Transmit Power: You may control the output power of the device by selecting a value from the drop-down list. This feature can be helpful in restricting the coverage area of the wireless network. WDS: Place a check in this box to enable WDS (Wireless Distribution System).

  • Page 34: System Reboot And Restore Settings To Default

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS The above dialog box requests you to confirm the upgrade process. Click on the OK button to continue. Once you click on the OK button, you will return to the previous page which indicates that the upgrade process may take up to one minute. After a few seconds the firmware will start to re-program the device and you will see a countdown on the Success page.

  • Page 35: Restore Settings To Default

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2.4.2 Restore Settings to Default Click on the Restore all Settings to Factory Defaults button. This option restores al configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time when the device was shipped from the factory.

  • Page 36: System Time Configuration

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2.5 System Time Configuration Click on the Time link under the System menu. This feature allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the device’s internal system clock as well as configure the time zone.

  • Page 37: Wizard

    Access Point. 4.2.6.1 Connection Setup Wizard The connection wizard will guide you through the steps to get your network connection up and running. Click on the Launch Setup Wizard button.
  • Page 38 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS By default, the Access Point does not have a password configured for administrator access to the web-based interface. Specify and password and then re-type it in the verification box. Then click on the Next button. Select your time zone from the drop-down list and then click on the Next button. The setup wizard is almost complete, click on the Connect button.

  • Page 39: Wireless Security Setup Wizard

    Click on the Next button to continue. Wireless Network Name (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.

  • Page 40: Wireless Security Level: Best

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2.6.2.1 Wireless Security Level: BEST Select the BEST radio button which supports WPA2 encryption. Then click on the Next button. Enter a security password between 2 and 20 characters then click on the Next button. The setup is complete.

  • Page 41: Wireless Security Level: Better

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS 4.2.6.2.2 Wireless Security Level: BETTER Select the BETTER radio button which supports WPA encryption. Then click on the Next button. Enter a security password between 2 and 20 characters then click on the Next button. The setup is complete. Click on the Save button and then reboot the device. Version 1.0...

  • Page 42: Wireless Security Level: Good

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2.6.2.3 Wireless Security Level: GOOD Select the GOOD radio button which supports WPA encryption. Then click on the Next button. Enter a security password between 2 and 20 characters then click on the Next button. The setup is complete.

  • Page 43: Wireless Configuration

    802.11 Mode: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For example, if you are sure that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is recommended to select 802.11g only instead of Mixed 802.11g and 802.11b which will reduce the performance of the wireless network.

  • Page 44: Wpa Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

    Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings. 4.3.1.2 WPA Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Select the WPA-Personal radio button if your wireless network uses WPA encryption. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).

  • Page 45: Wpa Enterprise

    Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings. 4.3.1.3 WPA Enterprise (Wi-Fi Protected Access & 802.1x) Select the WPA-Enterprise radio button if your wireless network uses WPA encryption. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
  • Page 46 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 WPA Mode: Select the WPA / WPA2 from the drop-down list. Cipher Type: Select TKIP or AES as the cipher suite. The encryption algorithm used to secure the data communication. TKIP. Use TKIP only. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key generation and is based on WEP.

  • Page 47: Lan

    Local Domain Name: Enter a local domain name. This field is optional. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings. Note: If you change the IP address here, you may need to adjust your PC’s network settings to access the network again.

  • Page 48: Dhcp Server

    Server to assign IP addresses to the computers and other devices on your local area network (LAN). In most situations, the router provides DHCP services, and you can leave this option disabled. However, if for any reason the router does not provide DHCP services, enable this option.
  • Page 49 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Always Broadcast: If all the computers on the LAN successfully obtain their IP addresses from the Access Point's DHCP server as expected, this option can remain disabled. However, if one of the computers on the LAN fails to obtain an IP address from the Access Point's DHCP server, it may have an old DHCP client that incorrectly turns off the broadcast flag of DHCP packets.

  • Page 50: Mac Address Filter

    Click on the MAC Address Filter link under the Filter menu. The MAC address filter section can be used to filter network access by machines based on the unique MAC addresses of their network adapter(s). It is most useful to prevent unauthorized wireless devices from connecting to your network.

  • Page 51: Logs

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.7 Logs Click on the Logs link on the navigation menu. Logs display 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.

  • Page 52: Statistics

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.8 Statistics Click on the Statistics link on the navigation menu. This page displays the transmitted and received packet statistics of the wired and wireless interface. Sent: The number of packets sent from the bridge. Received: The number of packets received by the bridge.

  • Page 53: Appendix A - Specifications

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Appendix A – Specifications Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps Standards IEEE802.11a/b/g, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af, IEEE802.1f, IEEE802.1x Compatibility IEEE 802.11a/ IEEE 802.11g/ IEEE 802.11b Power Requirements Power Supply: 90 to 240 VDC ±...

  • Page 54: Appendix B - Fcc Interference Statement

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS 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.
  • Page 55 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions: Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et. Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique.

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