ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Revision History Version Date Notes March 21, 2008 Created March 22, 2008 Chapters added...
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 1 Introduction The Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Bridge Router device operates seamlessly in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum supporting the 802.11b (2.4GHz, 11Mbps) and faster 802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbps) wireless standards. It's the best way to add wireless capability to your existing wired network, or to add bandwidth to your wireless installation.
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 SNMP Remote Configuration Help administrators to remotely Management configure or manage the Access Point easily. Point-to-point, Point-to-multipoint Let users transfer data between two Wireless Connectivity buildings or multiple buildings DoS (Denial of Service) protection Prevent from well-known DoS attack Built-in 4-port Switch automatically Easy local connectivity...
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 User isolation support Protect the private network between client users. Client Router mode PPPoE function support Easy to access internet via ISP service authentication Package Contents Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device. PC/AT compatible computer with Ethernet interface. Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser Applications The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility of wireless LANs: a) Difficult-to-wire environments...
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 network. f) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks Network managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overhead caused by moves, extensions to networks, and other changes with wireless LANs. g) Wired LAN backup Network managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup for mission-critical applications running on wired networks.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 b) Infrastructure Mode The infrastructure mode requires the use of an access point (AP). In this mode, all wireless communication between two computers has to be via the AP. It doesn’t matter if the AP is stand-alone or wired to an Ethernet network.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 2 Understanding the Hardware Hardware Installation Place the unit in an appropriate place after conducting a site survey. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 port of the device and another end into your PC/Notebook.
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 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.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 3 Client Bridge/Router & Router/ AP This device can be configured as a Bridge or Access Point. The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.1 in Client Bridge/Client Router mode. The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.2 in AP/Router mode.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Since this device is currently in Access Point mode, the AP radio button will be selected by default. Select the Bridge or Bridge Router radio button to and then click on the Apply Change to switch the operation mode to Bridge.
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 After logging in you will graphical user interface (GUI) of the bridge. The navigation drop-down menu on left is divided into three main sections: Management: This includes operation mode, status, statistics, logs, upgrade firmware, save/reload settings, and password.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Mode: Wireless configuration mode such as Client Bridge, AP, or WDS. Band: Frequency and IEEE 802.11 operation mode (b-only, g-only, or b+g). SSID: The name used to identify the wireless network. Channel Number: The channel used to communicate on the wireless network.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Management (Router mode) Operation Mode Click on the Operation Mode link under the Management menu. The Operation Mode allows you to switch from Client Bridge to Access Point mode/Router Mode.
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Select the AP, Bridge or Bridge Router and then click on the Apply Change button. Please wait and then enter the specified IP address into the web-browser. The previous settings will be retained in AP mode. . Refer to Chapter 5 to learn how to configure this device in Access Point mode.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Status Click on the Status link under the Management menu. The Status page is the first page that is displayed once you have logged in. This includes details about the system, wireless, and TCP/IP configuration.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 System Uptime: Duration of time since the device was last reset. Firmware version: Version of the firmware that is currently loaded on the device. Wireless Configuration: Mode: Wireless configuration mode such as Client Bridge, AP, or WDS. Band: Frequency and IEEE 802.11 operation mode (b-only, g-only, or b+g).
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Additional WAN traffic information under Router Mode Since the packet counter is not dynamic, you must click on the Refresh button for the most recent statistics. Dynamic DNS (Router mode) Allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc.) using a domain name that you have purchased with your dynamically assigned IP address.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 • Timeout: Specify the time between periodic updates to the Dynamic DNS, if the dynamic IP address has not changed. The timeout period is entered in hours. • Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings. Time Zone Setting (Router mode) Click on the Time link in the navigation menu.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Current Time: Displays the current time on the device. Time Zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down list. Enable NTP Server: Place a check in this box if you would like to synchronize the device’s clock to a Network Time Server over the Internet.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 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. In order for the log to record all the events, you must first place a check in the Enable Log or Enable Remote Log (Log Server required) check box.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Click on the Browse button and then select the appropriate firmware and then click on the Upload button. Click on Reset to Default to restore the device to factory default settings. Note: The upgrade process may take about 1 minute to complete. Do not power off the device during this process as it may crash the device and make it unusable.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Click on the Save button to save the current settings to a file on the local disk. Click on the Browse button to select the settings file and then click on the Upload button to load the previously saved settings.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 LAN Interface Click on the LAN Interface link under the TCP/IP Settings menu. Using this option you may change the IP address of the device as well as toggle the DHCP setting. IP Address: Enter the IP address. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for the IP address.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Read-Only Community Name: Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read only access. Read-Write Community Name: Specify the password for access to the SNMP community with read/write access. Send SNMP Trap: Select Enable if you would like to receive SNMP traps. Send Trap To: Specify the IP address that would receive the SNMP traps.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 (Router mode) Static IP Static IP is a fixed IP configuration where all parameters including DNS if any should explicitly configured. VPN pass through is configured here by defining exclusivity.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 (Router mode) PPPoE This type of connection is usually used for a DSL service and requires a username and password to connect.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 (Router mode) Username / Password & Connection type (PPPoE) should be input then click on the Connect button. Address Mode: PPPoE can be used with a dynamic or static IP address. If you select the Dynamic IP radio button, then the IIP address in the next field is not required.
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 enter a username and password (provided by your ISP) to gain access to the Internet. The supported authentication protocols are PAP and CHAP. Select the Username / Password Connection (PPTP) radio button and then click on the Next button.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see four options: basic settings, advanced settings security and site survey. Each option is described below.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Basic Settings (Infrastructure, Adhoc) Click on the Basic Settings link under the Wireless menu. Using this option you may configure the 802.11b/g settings as well as the frequency, channel, and SSID. Band: Depending on the type of wireless clients that are connected to the network, you may select B, G, or B+G.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Advanced Settings Click on the Advanced Settings link under the Wireless menu. On this page you can configure the advanced settings to tweak the performance of your wireless network. Options available are: fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, beacon interval, output power, preamble type, and 802.11g protection.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from degrading the performance. Beacon Interval: Beacons will be sent out to devices at the specified intervals. This value is measured in milliseconds (ms).
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Encryption Disabled Encryption: Select None from the drop-down list if your wireless network does not use any type of encryption. Click on the Apply Changes button to confirm the changes. This device will automatically restart once these changes have been applied.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 WEP 64-bit / 128-bit Encryption: Select WEP from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WEP encryption. WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security protocol that provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Key Length: Select a 64-bit or 128-bit from the drop-down list. Key Format: Select a key format from the drop-down list. 64bit-hex keys require 10 characters, where as 128-bit keys require 26 characters. A hex key is defined as a number between 0 through 9 and letter between A through F.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 WPA Authentication Mode: Select the Personal (Pre-Shared Key) radio button. WPA/WPA2: Select TKIP or AES as the cipher suite. Pre-Shared Key Format: Select Passphrase from the drop-down list. Pre-Shared Key: Enter the pass phrase here; this should be between 8 and 63 characters.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Enable WDS - choose to enable/disable Adding WDS AP: Enter MAC address. Set Security – WEP/WPA/WPA2-mixed Show Statistics – shows details of WDS AP Apply settings – click to save settings. Firewall The device provides a tight firewall by virtue of the way NAT works. Unless you configure the router to the contrary, the NAT does not respond to unsolicited incoming requests on any port, thereby making your LAN invisible to Internet cyber attacks.
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 The Access Control section allows you to control access in and out of devices on your network. Use this feature as Parental Controls to only grant access to approved sites, limit web access based on time or dates, and/or block access from applications such as peer-to-peer utilities or games.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 MAC Address Filter This feature is used to restrict certain MAC address from accessing the Internet. These filters can be used for securing and restricting your network. Configure MAC Filtering: Select one of the options from the drop-down list. Turn MAC Filtering OFF: When "OFF"...
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Enable: Place a check in this box to enable the port forwarding rule. Name: Assign a meaningful name to the virtual server, for example Web Server. Several well-known types of virtual server are available from the Application Name drop-down list.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Place check in this box to enable DMZ host. DMZ host is a demilitarized zone used to provide Internet services without sacrificing unauthorized access to its local private network. Typically, the DMZ host contains devices accessible to Internet traffic, such as web, FTP, email and DNS servers.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 4 Client Bridge/Router Mode – Config Logging In To configure the Access Point through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Bridge (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 System Uptime: Duration of time since the device was last reset. Firmware version: Version of the firmware that is currently loaded on the device. Wireless Configuration: Mode: Wireless configuration mode such as client bridge, AP, or WDS. Band: Frequency and IEEE 802.11 operation mode (b-only, g-only, or b+g).
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Operation Mode Click on the Operation Mode link under the Management menu. The Operation Mode allows you to switch from Access Point to Client Bridge mode. Select the AP, Bridge or Bridge Router and then click on the Apply Change button. Wait for about a minute until you see the Pop-Up message.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Refer to Chapter 4 to learn how to configure this device in Bridge/Bridge Router mode. Status Click on the Status link under the Management menu. The Status page is the first page that is displayed once you have logged in. This includes details about the system, wireless, and TCP/IP configuration.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Statistics Click on the Statistics link under the Management menu. This page displays the number of sent and received packets on the Ethernet and Wireless interface. Since the packet counter is not dynamic, you must click on the Refresh button for the most recent statistics.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Since the log is not dynamic, you must click on the Refresh button for the most recent events, or click on the Clear button to clear the log. Upgrade Firmware Click on the Upgrade Firmware link under the Management menu. This page is used to upgrade the firmware on the device.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Click on the Save button to save the current settings to a file on the local disk. Click on the Browse button to select the settings file and then click on the Upload button to load the previously saved settings.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Enter a user name into the first field. Enter a password into the New Password field and then re-type the password into the Confirmed Password field. Then click on the Apply Changes button. By clicking on the Reset button, the user name and password fields will become blank indicating that the username and password has been disabled.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Static IP Address IP Address: Enter the IP address. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for the IP address. Default Gateway: Enter the IP address for the default gateway. DHCP: Since a static IP address is used, this option must be set to Disabled. If this device is a DHCP client and will receive its IP settings from a DHCP server, then select Enabled from the drop-down list.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 DHCP: If this device is a DHCP client and will receive its IP settings from a DHCP server, then select Client from the drop-down list. Enabling the DHCP client will disable the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway fields. If the DHCP option is disabled, then the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway fields must be filled in.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 IP Address: Enter the IP address. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for the IP address. Default Gateway: Enter the IP address for the default gateway. DHCP: Select Server from the drop-down list since this device is the DHCP server. This device will distribute the IP addresses to the clients associated.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Client Bridge Router WLAN Interface DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP address) – Choose this connection type if your ISP provides you the IP address. Most cable modems use this type of connection. PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) – Choose this option if your internet connection requires a user name and password.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Static IP Static IP is a fixed IP configuration where all parameters including DNS if any should explicitly configured. VPN pass through is configured here by defining exclusivity. PPPoE This type of connection is usually used for a DSL service and requires a username and password to connect.
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Username / Password & Connection type (PPPoE) should be input then click on the Connect button. Address Mode: PPPoE can be used with a dynamic or static IP address. If you select the Dynamic IP radio button, then the IIP address in the next field is not required.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see five options: basic settings, advanced settings security, access control and WDS. Each option is described below. Basic Settings Click on the Basic Settings link under the Wireless menu.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Band: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. Options available are 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (G), or 2.4GHz (B+G). Select the appropriate mode based on the type of wireless network. For example, if you are sure that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is recommended to select 2.4GHz (G) instead of 2.4GHz (B+G) which will reduce the performance of the wireless network.
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ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Authentication Type: select an authentication method. Options available are Open System, Shared Key or Auto. An open system allows any client to authenticate as long as it conforms to any MAC address filter policies that may have been set. All authentication packets are transmitted without encryption.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Data Rate: Select a data rate from the drop-down list. However, it is recommended to select auto for the best performance. Data Rate: If you would like to force a data rate, you may select one from the drop- down list.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 WEP 64-bit / 128-bit Encryption: Select WEP from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WEP encryption. WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security protocol that provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Click on the Apply Changes button to confirm the changes and then click on the Close button to return to the pervious window. WPA / WPA2 / WPA2 Mixed Passphrase Encryption: Select WPA, WPA2 or WPA2_Mixed from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses this encryption.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Wireless Site Survey Click Refresh to see the WLAN AP’s that was detected with modest details of each of them listed.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Appendix A – 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.
ECB-1220R 11b/g Wireless Client Bridge/AP/Router/Repeater Version 1.1 Appendix B – IC Statement IC statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference and This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.