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AMX Modero NXA-WAP200G Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 NXA-WAP200G Modero Wireless Access Point and External Antennas Tou c h Pa n els an d A cc e ss o r ie s...
  • Page 2 RMA number. AMX Corporation is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform. This includes any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages. AMX Corporation is not liable for any claim made by a third party or by an AMX Dealer for a third party.

  • Page 3: Fcc Information

    FCC Information 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. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Logging into the WAP200G within Bridge Mode ............. 41 Configuring the WAP200G for Secured Bridge Mode Communication ......42 Configuring the Modero panel for secured access (bridge mode) ......... 46 Upgrading the WAP200G On-Board Firmware ............... 46 NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 6 Security and Encryption Settings Page (Bridge Mode) ........... 67 Advanced Wireless Configuration (Bridge Mode) ............68 Administration Page (Bridge Mode) ................69 Help Page (Bridge Mode)....................71 Troubleshooting ......................71 Appendix ......................... 73 Glossary of Terms......................73 NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Ethernet cable to the terminal device which then separates the power and data. The NXA-WAP200G can be deployed in one of three modes to increase its deployment to those locations where it could prove difficult to wire CAT5 Ethernet cables:...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Introduction Specifications The following table outlines the specifications for the NXA-80211G AMX Wireless Access Point. Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • Antenna fully lowered: 1.34" x 5.12" x 4.33" (34 mm x 130 mm x 110mm) • Antenna fully raised: 3.94" x 5.12" x 4.33" (100 mm x 130 mm x 110mm) Weight: •...
  • Page 9 NXA-WAP200G is used as a Bridge. LAN/PC switch The NXA-WAP200G can operate as a Wireless Access Point or as a Bridge. • Single AP - BRIDGE toggle switch • When configured as a Wireless Access Point it allows multiple computers to connect to the LAN wirelessly.

  • Page 10: Wap200G Connector Locations

    • NXA-WAP2410A, 10 dBi Directional Yagi Antenna (FG2255-23) • NXA-WAP2413A, 13 dBi Indoor/Outdoor Directional Panel Antenna (FG2255-22) WAP200G Connector Locations FIG. 1 shows the back panel of the NXA-WAP200G wireless access point: Antenna connector Power port Ethernet connector RESET button AP/BRIDGE switch FIG.

  • Page 11: Wap200G Accessories

    This use of materials provides maximum placement flexibility while meeting the most stringent building codes. Weight: • 0.5 lbs (0.23 kg) Max Power Input: • 20 Watts Frequency Range: • 2400-2500 MHz Nominal Gain: • 3 dBi Isolation: • > 25 dB NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 12 • 3 dBi Omni-directional antenna. • 3 foot (0.915 m) UL910 Plenum cable. Optional Accessories: • NXA-WAP10C - 10' RG-58 Plenum Antenna Extension Cable (FG2255-26) FIG. 3 represents the NXA-WAP2403A Elevation cut. FIG. 3 NXA-WAP2403A Elevation cut NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 13: Nxa-Wap2405A 5.5 Dbi Rack/Ceiling Mount Antenna

    This antenna is designed to cover frequencies from 2400 to 2485 MHz with a VSWR of less than 1.5:1. The NXA-WAP2405A antenna (FIG. 5) design focuses energy where it is needed while reducing extraneous transmissions. FIG. 5 NXA-WAP2405A Omnidirectional Rack/Ceiling Mount Antenna NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 14 • -30°C to 75°C Certifications: • FCC (United States) • CE (Europe) Included Accessories: • A 1/4-20 insert allows for easy installation onto ceiling tile rails. Optional Accessories: • NXA-WAP10C - 10' RG-58 Plenum Antenna Extension Cable (FG2255-26) NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 15 WAP200G Accessories FIG. 6 represents the NXA-WAP2405A Elevation cut. FIG. 6 NXA-WAP2405A Elevation cut FIG. 7 represents the NXA-WAP2403A Azimuth cut. FIG. 7 NXA-WAP2405A Azimuth cut NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 16: Nxa-Wap2410A 10 Dbi Directional Yagi Antenna

    Weight: • 1.0 lbs (0.5 kg) Equivalent Flat Plate Area: • 0.060 ft Wind Survival: • 125 mph (201.17 kph) Lateral Thrust at • 5.8 lbs (2.63 kg) Rated Wind: Max Power: • 5 Watts NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 17 • FCC (United States) • CE (Europe) Included Accessories: • Heavy duty Yagi mounting bracket permits mast mounting on masts up to 2" O.D. Optional Accessories: • NXA-WAP10C - 10' RG-58 Plenum Antenna Extension Cable (FG2255-26) NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 18 WAP200G Accessories FIG. 9 represents the NXA-WAP2410A Elevation cut. FIG. 9 NXA-WAP2410A Elevation cut FIG. 10 represents the NXA-WAP2410A Azimuth cut. FIG. 10 NXA-WAP2410A Azimuth cut NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 19: Nxa-Wap2413A 13 Dbi Indoor/Outdoor Directional Panel Antenna

    Vertical Beamwidth: • 35° @ 3 dB VSWR: • < 1.5 : 1 Mounting Method: • Adjustable azimuth/elevation MPAB11 mount. Nominal Impedance: • 50 Ohms Lightning Protection: • DC grounded Polarization: • Vertical or horizontal, linear NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 20 • NXA-WAP10C - 10' RG-58 Plenum Antenna Extension Cable (FG2255-26) • NXA-WAP2413AMB - Mounting Bracket for the NXA-WAP2413A (FG2255-24) • NXA-WAP2413ACMB - Corner Mounting Bracket for the NXA-WAP2413A (FG2255-25) FIG. 12 represents the NXA-WAP2413A Elevation cut. FIG. 12 NXA-WAP2413A Elevation cut NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 21 WAP200G Accessories FIG. 13 represents the NXA-WAP2413A Azimuth cut. FIG. 13 NXA-WAP2413A Azimuth cut NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 22 WAP200G Accessories NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 23: Installation

    A CAT5 cable is used for 10/100 Mbps transfers and a CAT6 cable is used for Gigabit transfers. Refers to the NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point. Short for Wired Equivalent Privacy, is a security protocol for wireless networks that authenticate users, encrypt transmitted data, and protect the integrity of the data being transferred.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Optional Accessory Antennas

    328 feet (100 meters). Set the AP/BRIDGE Slide Switch The NXA-WAP200G can operate as a Wireless Access Point or as a Bridge (between APs). When configured as a Wireless Access Point it allows multiple wireless computers to connect to the LAN.

  • Page 25: Determining The Power Source (Ac Or Poe)

    CAT5 Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 jack of the WAP and plug the other end of the CAT5 cable into a PoE supply equipment (this unit must be 802.3af compliant). The PoE supply equipment is not sold by AMX and must be obtained by a third party vendor.
  • Page 26 Installation NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 27: Configuring The Communication

    WAP200G for communication. The AMX NXA-WAP200G is configured to work with an AMX network directly out of the box. There is no need to configure the WAP, unless you want to enable increased wireless security, change the IP Address, update passwords, deploy multiple WAPs, or other configuration options.

  • Page 28: Connecting To The Wap200G (Cable Connection)

    Configuring the Communication mode), and has an SSID of AMX. The default IP Address of the NXA-WAP200G is 192.168.1.240 and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Connecting to the WAP200G (cable connection) Provide power to the unit through either a direct AC or PoE connection: Method one involves connecting indirectly to the WAP through a Switch/Hub by: a.

  • Page 29: Connecting To The Wap200G (Wirelessly)

    3. Right mouse-click the Wireless Network Connection icon from the lower-right taskbar. 4. Select the View Available Networks option from the listing. 5. From the Wireless Network Connection screen, press the Advanced button. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 30 Configuring the Communication 6. Select the AMX SSID from the list of Available Networks. AMX is the default SSID used by the WAP200G. 7. Click the Configure button (from the right of the Wireless Network Connection page) to open the Wireless network properties screen and setup the authentication of your wireless card.
  • Page 31 Configuring the Communication FIG. 20 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties page If you are switching communication from Wired to Wireless (and vice versa), you must reboot your computer. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 32 Configuring the Communication NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 33: Wireless Device Communication Setup

    192.168.1.240 is the default IP Address of the NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point. 4. Press the Enter key to open the Login window (FIG. 21) where you will need to enter the following default information: User Name: Admin (Case Sensitive) This word MUST use the correct case.

  • Page 34: Wap200G And Modero Unsecured Communication Setup

    "Not Found!!!", to indicate there are currently no devices communicating to the WAP200G. In this default mode (with no encryption set and an SSID of AMX), there may be times when this section has some MAC Addresses displayed within it. Don’t worry, once you secure the WAP, any unrecognized connections should disappear.
  • Page 35 4. Enter the desired SSID into the Wireless Network Name (SSID) field. The alpha-numeric string is AMX by default but can be changed to any 32-character entry. This string must be NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 36: Configuring The Modero Panel For Unsecured Access

    5. Enter 1988 into the Keypad’s password field and press Done when finished. Clearing Password #5, from the initial Password Setup page, removes the need for you to enter the default password before accessing the Protected Setup page. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 37 The card should be given the SSID for a target WAP. If this field is left blank, the unit will attempt to connect to the first available WAP. By default, the WAP comes confugred with AMX as the assigned SSID value. One of the most common problems associated with connection to the WAP arises because the SSID was not entered properly.

  • Page 38: Configuring The Wap200G For Secured Communication

    MVP display) for 3 seconds to open the Setup page (FIG. 27). Connection Status Connection Status icon - indicates no connection to a Master Green Connection Status icon - indicates communication to a Master FIG. 27 Setup page NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 39 SSID was not entered properly. You must maintain the same case when entering the SSID information. ABC is not the same as Abc. The alpha-numeric string is AMX by default but can be changed to any 32-character entry. This string must be duplicated within the Network Name (SSID) field on the WAP.
  • Page 40 16. Before rebooting the panel, write down the panel’s MAC Address value (found as the last field within the IP Settings section). This address will later be placed into the WAP and helps it specify the MAC Addresses of those wireless devices that are allowed to communicate with the WAP200G. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 41: Preparing The Wap For Secured Communication

    4. Enter the desired SSID into the Wireless Network Name (SSID) field. The alpha-numeric string is AMX by default but can be changed to any 32-character entry. This string must be duplicated within the Network Name (SSID) field on the Modero’s Secondary/Wireless Connection page.
  • Page 42 9. Place a checkmark within the Enable WEP checkbox field to enable WEP encryption (used by the Modero touch panels). To implement this type of encryption, you must have the Current Key value previously generated by the target Modero panel. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 43 17. Place a checkmark within the Enable Access Control checkbox field. 18. Enter the MAC Addresses of the communicating Modero panels (found within the Wireless/ Secondary Connection page > IP Settings section) into these MAC Address fields. This NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 44: Configuring A Secured Connection On Multiple Wireless Moderos

    Those procedures walk you through assigning an SSID, selecting a WEP encryption level, and obtaining a Current Key string value for a specific WEP Key on a target panel. 2. Navigate back to the Wireless/Secondary Connection page on each panel. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 45: Configuring The Wap200G With A Static Ip Address

    After the WAP200G reboots, the browser window displays the Status page. 1. Press the IP Address tab, from the bottom row of the Configuration Utility to open the IP Address Configuration page (FIG. 33). WAP200G name IP Address parameters FIG. 33 IP Address Configuration page NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 46 Automatically button or entering in your previous Static IP/DHCP Address. 13. Click OK to return to the Local Area Connection Properties screen. 14. Click OK/Close to accept these changes and alter the IP Connection properties of the computer. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 47: Logging Into The Wap200G Within Bridge Mode

    (or the URL field) at the top of the browser window. This is the same location where you type in the resolvable web address such as http://www.amx.com. 192.168.1.240 is the default IP Address of the NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 48: Configuring The Wap200G For Secured Bridge Mode Communication

    Ad-hoc allows the WAP200G to connect to another Bridge or wireless station. With this selection, a radio channel must be chosen. Peer to Peer allows the WAP200G to create a communication "tunnel" with another P2P Bridge. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 49 3. Enter the desired SSID into the Wireless Network Name (SSID) field. The alpha-numeric string is AMX by default but can be changed to any 32-character entry. This string must be duplicated within the Network Name (SSID) field on the Modero’s Secondary/Wireless Connection page.
  • Page 50 13. Click on the right drop-down arrow and choose an encryption key size and length from the WEP Key Length field listing. The available choices are: 64 bit (10 hex digits), 128 bit (26 hex digits), 64 bit (5 ASCII chars), and 128 bit (13 ASCII chars). NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 51 24. Enter the Static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway information into their respective fields on this page. These values can be obtained from the System Administrator. 25. Click the Save button to incorporate this new information. 26. Click the Reboot button from the new Temporarily Saved page that appears. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 52: Configuring The Modero Panel For Secured Access (Bridge Mode)

    3. Enter the previously assigned Static IP Address into the browser’s Address field (or the URL field) at the top of the browser window. This is the same location where you type in the resolvable web address such as http://www.amx.com. 4. Press the Enter key.
  • Page 53 8. Press the Administration tab, from the Configuration Utility, to open the Administration page. 9. Navigate down the page to the Upgrade Firmware section. 10. Verify you have downloaded the latest WAP200G firmware file from the www.amx.com > Tech Center > Downloadable Files > Firmware Files > NetLinx > NXA-WAP200G section of the website.
  • Page 54 Wireless Device Communication Setup NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 55: Ap/Repeater Configuration Utility

    AP/Repeater Configuration Utility Pages AP/Repeater Configuration Utility Pages The NXA-WAP200G can be deployed in one of three modes to increase the availability of deployment locations: Access Point, Repeater, and Bridge Mode. This section outlines the properties of the AP and Repeater Modes:...

  • Page 56: Connected Devices Page

    Address listing. The fields in the Connected Devices page (FIG. 40) are described in the table below. Connected Devices Page Information MAC address list: • A listing of unique MAC Addresses for any devices currently communicating to the target WAP200G. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 57: Basic Wireless Configuration Page

    Access Point (WAP) and the wireless network to wireless clients that support the IEEE 802.11b/g wireless standards. You should use a unique SSID to control access to your private network, and to prevent conflicts with other wireless networks that may be nearby. The NXA-WAP200G is configured with a default SSID of AMX.
  • Page 58 Save/Cancel: • Press the Save button to incorporate the new information to the WAP200G. • Press the Cancel button to terminate the process and return the fields to their default values. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 59: Access Control Page

    Modero panels and other network devices. This page is used as a means to restrict network access and increase security. Only the MAC Addresses of authorized devices entered on this page have access to the network. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 60 • Press the Save button to incorporate the new information to the WAP200G. • Press the Cancel button to terminate the process and return the fields to their default values. FIG. 42 Access Control for Enhanced Security page NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 61: Repeater Configuration Page

    FIG. 43 Repeater Configuration page In the Repeater Mode, the WDS (Wireless Distribution System) protocol does not allow 802.1x and WPA to operate due to the standards’ inability to dynamically change the encryption keys. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 62 Each repeater specified on this page must also be configured to this WAP in order to have two-way communications. In addition, the repeater functionality is incompatible with WPA and 802.1x. WPA and 802.1x must be turned off when using this feature. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 63: Advanced Wireless Configuration Page

    Enable/disable the ability to provide support for stations with power save (Power Save Mode) capabilities. Save/Cancel: • Press the Save button to incorporate the new information to the WAP200G. • Press the Cancel button to terminate the process and return the fields to their default values. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 64: Security And Encryption Settings Page

    This page (FIG. 46) can be accessed by pressing the Security tab from the bottom row of the Configuration Utility. This is the main area for wireless security configuration. WEP Configuration WPA Configuration 802.1x Configuration FIG. 46 Security and Encryption page NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 65: Configuration Of A Wep Security Protocol

    Modero panels. WPA and 802.1x are not compatible with the current firmware versions of the Modero panels, but AMX has a roadmap to integrate these security options in future firmware upgrades. Refer to the following table for a brief description of these terms.

  • Page 66: Ip Address Configuration Page

    AP/Repeater Configuration Utility Pages IP Address Configuration Page Right out of the box the NXA-WAP200G has been designed to communicate directly with Modero panels using a Static IP Address of 192.168.1.240 (default). If using a DHCP Addresses, you can make the necessary changes on this page. This page (FIG. 47) can be accessed by pressing the IP Address tab from the bottom row of the Configuration Utility.

  • Page 67: Administration Page

    • Pressing the Reset button restores the WAP to its original factory default settings. Note: All settings you entered for the SSID, WAP, User Name, Password, etc. will be erased and you will need to reconfigure the unit to your settings. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 68: Help Page

    This section of the Administration page focuses on locating any recently downloaded firmware and upload it to the target WAP200G. • The latest NXA-WAP200G Firmware can be found at AMX's product support page (http://www.amx.com/dealer-support.asp). • Download the firmware file to a known location on your hard-drive.

  • Page 69: Bridge Mode Configuration Utility Pages

    WAP200G. Status Page (Bridge Mode) After you have logged into the Configuration Utility for the NXA-WAP200G you will note that the WAP200G has been configured to function in Bridge Mode. This page provides a read-only overview of the various WAP200G communication settings and parameters set within the other Configuration Utility pages.
  • Page 70 • Press OK to continue with the re-configuration of the Basic Wireless page. • Press Cancel to return to the Status page without making any changes. Refresh: • Press Refresh to update the information being displayed on this page. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 71: Basic Wireless Configuration Page (Bridge Mode)

    Basic Wireless Configuration Page (BM) Information Wireless Network Type: In Bridge Mode you can configure the NXA-WAP200G as follows: • Infrastructure - Enables you to connect to any access point wirelessly. • Ad-Hoc - Enables you to connect, on a peer-to-peer basis, with another bridge or wireless client.
  • Page 72 Country Channel/Frequency Selections Channel Number Frequency North America Europe Spain France Japan 2.412 2.417 2.422 2.427 2.432 2.437 2.442 2.447 2.452 2.457 2.462 2.467 2.472 2.484 FIG. 51 Basic Wireless Configuration page (in Bridge Mode) NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 73: Security And Encryption Settings Page (Bridge Mode)

    Modero panels. WPA and 802.1x are not compatible with the current firmware versions of the Modero panels, but AMX has a roadmap to integrate these security options in future firmware upgrades. Refer to the following table for a brief description of these terms.

  • Page 74: Advanced Wireless Configuration (Bridge Mode)

    (printer, X-Box, PlayStation2, etc.) that transmits data through the bridge is used. • WLAN Bridge allows the MAC Address from the NXA-WAP200G to be used. When multiple Ethernet devices are connected to the bridge, the MAC Address of the bridge does not change.

  • Page 75: Administration Page (Bridge Mode)

    FIG. 53 Advanced Wireless Configuration page (in Bridge Mode) Administration Page (Bridge Mode) Right out of the box the NXA-WAP200G has been designed to communicate directly with Modero panels using a Static IP Address of 192.168.1.240 (default). This allows you to configure the IP Address used by the web server running on this bridge.
  • Page 76 This section of the Administration page focuses on locating any recently downloaded firmware and upload it to the target WAP200G. • The latest NXA-WAP200G Firmware can be found at AMX's product support page (http://www.amx.com/dealer-support.asp). • Download the firmware file to a known location on your hard-drive.

  • Page 77: Help Page (Bridge Mode)

    2. Ensure that the encryption settings are the same for all wireless control panels and/or computers. 3. Re-position the NXA-WAP200G. If you have a consistent problem with many or all wireless devices on your network, you should consider using a different wireless channel for your network operations.
  • Page 78 Bridge Mode Configuration Utility Pages NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 79: Appendix

    WEP uses an encryption key that automatically encrypts outgoing wireless data. On the receiving side, the same encryption key enables the computer to automatically decrypt the information so it can be read. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 80 SSID. Because an SSID can be sniffed in plain text from a packet, it does not supply any security to the network. An SSID is also referred to as a Network Name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 81 Also referred to as LAN. A type of local-area network that uses high-frequency radio waves rather than wires to communicate between nodes. WPA is a standards-based, interoperable security specification that utilizes Temporal Key Integrity Protocol to provide improved over-the-air encryption of wireless data. NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 82 ATLANTA • BOSTON • CHICAGO • CLEVELAND • DALLAS • DENVER • INDIANAPOLIS • LOS ANGELES • MINNEAPOLIS • PHILADELPHIA • PHOENIX • PORTLAND • SPOKANE • TAMPA 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE, RICHARDSON, TX 75082 USA • 800.222.0193 • 469.624.8000 • 469-624-7153 fax • 800.932.6993 technical support • www.amx.com...

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