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802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Outdoor AP
WAP-8000
User's Manual
Version 1.1

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  • Page 1 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Outdoor AP WAP-8000 User’s Manual Version 1.1...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright© 2009 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET.
  • Page 3 Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately. Revision User’s Manual for PLANET 802.11a/b/g WLAN Outdoor AP Model: WAP-8000 Rev: 1.1 (March, 2009) Part No. EM-WAP8000...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION......................5 1.1 Package Contents........................5 1.2 Features ............................5 1.3 Specification..........................6 1.4 Wireless Performance .......................7 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................9 2.1 Outlook............................9 2.2 Hardware Installation ......................10 CHAPTER 3 WEB CONFIGURATION ....................14 CHAPTER 4 STATUS..........................16 CHAPTER 5 NETWORK ........................18 5.1 Wireless Settings........................18 5.2 IP Settings ..........................19 5.3 Antenna Settings........................20...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The WAP-8000 is an outdoor 802.11a/b/g Outdoor wireless AP with N-type antenna connector. This manual describes the details of how to manage this equipment. 1.1 Package Contents Make sure that you have the following items: • WAP-8000 x 1 •...
  • Page 6: Specification

    1.3 Specification Standard IEEE802.11b/g support IEEE802.3/u Interface Wireless IEEE802.11a/b/g LAN: 1x 10/100BaseTX, Auto-MDI/MDIX Data Rate 802.11b: Up to 11Mbps 802.11a/g: 54Mbps; up to 108Mbps (Super A/G mode) Modulation BPSK, QPSK, CCK and OFDM Frequency IEEE802.11b/g: Range 2412 ~ 2462MHz (N.A) 2412 ~ 2472MHz (EU) 2412 ~ 2484MHz (Japan) IEEE802.11a:...
  • Page 7: Wireless Performance

    Keep the number of walls, or ceilings between AP and clients as few as possible; otherwise the signal strength may be seriously reduced. Place WAP-8000 in open space or add additional WAP-8000 as needed to improve the coverage.
  • Page 8 2. Environmental factors The wireless network is easily affected by many environmental factors. Every environment is unique with different obstacles, construction materials, weather, etc. It is hard to determine the exact operating range of WAP-8000 in a specific location without testing.
  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Outlook 1. On the back panel of WAP-8000, there are LEDs indication (LAN, WLAN, PWR). 2. On the bottom of WAP-8000, there are three interfaces. (N-type antenna connector, Reset button, LAN port). Reset N-type LAN port...
  • Page 10: Hardware Installation

    1. Plug in the waterproof connector on RJ-45 cable. Step1 Step2 2. Connect RJ-45 cable with waterproof connector to the LAN port of WAP-8000 and another way connect to the “PoE” port of PoE Injector. Connect antenna to N-type antenna connector. Connect antenna Note: Strongly suggest using SFTP cable, for better protection of the data wire.
  • Page 11 6. Connect the power adapter to the PoE Injector, and plug it into an AC outlet to power on the WAP-8000. Note1: ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WAP-8000. Otherwise, the product may be damaged. Note2: Strongly suggest using SFTP cable whether the cable exposed...
  • Page 12 TDOOR INSTALLATION WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: LIVES MAY BE AT RISK! Carefully observe these instructions and any special instructions that are included with the equipment you are installing. CONTACTING POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL. Make sure no power lines are anywhere where possible contact can be made.
  • Page 13 Refer to the National Electrical Code for grounding details. IF A PERSON COMES IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL POWER, AND CANNOT MOVE: DON’T TOUCH THAT PERSON, OR YOU MAY BE ELECTROCUTED. Use a non-conductive dry board, stick or rope to push or drag them so they no longer are in contact with electrical power.
  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Web Configuration

    Chapter 3 Web configuration Web configuration provides a user-friendly graphical user interface (web pages) to manage your WAP-8000. An AP with an assigned IP address will allow you to monitor and configure via web browser. Open your web browser. Enter the IP address of your WAP-8000 in the address field (default IP address is http://192.168.1.1).
  • Page 15 Assign a static IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: 1. - Windows Vista® - Click on Start > Control .Panel > Network .and .Internet >Network .and .Sharing .Center >...
  • Page 16: Chapter 4 Status

    The name of WAP-8000. Country Code Uptime Display the Connected times of WAP-8000. Firmware version It shows the firmware version of WAP-8000. Wireless Device MAC Display the MAC Address of WAP-8000. Addr. Wired Device MAC Display the MAC Address of WAP-8000.
  • Page 17 It shows wireless operation mode. ESSID It shows the SSID of this WAP-8000. The SSID is the unique name of WAP-8000 and shared among its service area, so all devices attempts to join the same wireless network can identify it.
  • Page 18: Chapter 5 Network

    In Default, WNRT-6200 will work with AP mode. SSID It shows the SSID of this WAP-8000. The SSID is the unique name of WAP-8000 and shared among its service area, so all devices attempts to join the same wireless network can identify it.
  • Page 19: Ip Settings

    This page allows you Setting IP address information. Device IP Parameter Description DHCP Client Getting the IP address from DHCP device. Static IP Setting the Static IP address to WAP-8000. IP Alias Parameter Description IP Alias Getting the IP address from DHCP device.
  • Page 20: Antenna Settings

    5.3 Antenna Settings This page allows you selecting antennas for transmission. For WAP-8000 model, it only supports one antenna connector, please sincerely advice to left it as default value for normal operation. 5.4 DHCP Settings When enable as CPE router (WISP) mode, DHCP settings can be configuration.
  • Page 21: Chapter 6 Device

    Chapter 6 Device 6.1 Bandwidth This page allows you limit the total upload or download stream. Be noticed, it’s only available in AP Client mode. 6.2 Firmware Upgrade This page allows you upgrade new firmware. Please follow the steps for upgrading.
  • Page 22: Device Reboot

    6.3 Device Reboot This page allows you reboot WAP-8000. 6.4 Backup / Restore This page allows you backup or restore the configuration file you’ve saved. “Restore to factory Settings” button allow you reset to factory default vale, or via reset button on hardware.
  • Page 23: Hostname

    6.5 Hostname This page allows you modify the name of WAP-8000.
  • Page 24: Chapter 7 Security

    Chapter 7 Security 7.1 Access Control Via wireless MAC addresses control, you can set certain wireless client for accept or deny accessing WAP-8000. 7.2 SNMP Settings This page allows you set SNMP configuration for management.
  • Page 25: Password Settings

    7.3 Password Settings The password of the user interface can be changed here. Please enter the new password and confirm the new password, then press “Change” button to enable the new password.
  • Page 26: Chapter 8 Localization

    Chapter 8 Localization 8.1 NTP Settings This page is used to configure NTP client to get current time. 8.2 Country Code Settings The country code can be selected here to fit the local restriction law. Changing country code will cause the available channel changes. **Be notice, when select: ETSI (1), the RF output power supports options: Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 ETSI (2), the RF output power supports options: Full, 1/2, 1/4...

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