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The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Potential restrictive use France: Only channels 10,11,12 and 13 Revision User’s Manual for PLANET Wireless Access Point Model: WAP-4030 Rev: 1.0 (July, 2004) Part No. EM-WAP4030...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents System Requirements Features Specification Wireless Performance Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Connection Chapter 3 Configuring the Wireless AP Association Table Radio Setting Security IP Config Filter List Firmware Upgrade Chapter 4 Troubleshooting...
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing WAP-4030. This device is an access point for IEEE 802.11g 2.4GHz wireless network. You can use this access point to build up a wireless LAN, any wireless LAN station can join the wireless network. It supports 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption, WPA-PSK and MAC address filter function to consolidate the wireless network security;...
802.11b devices. This additional overhead lowers the speed. If there are no 802.11b devices connected, or if connections to all 802.11b devices are denied so that WAP-4030 can operate in 11g-only mode, then its data rate should actually 54Mbps.
2. Assemble the antennas to WAP-4030. Try to place them to a position that can best cover your wireless network. The antenna’s position will enhance the receiving sensitivity.
(e.g., MS Internet Explorer or Netscape). 1. Open your web browser. 2. Enter WAP-4030 IP address (default IP address is http://192.168.0.1) into the address field of the web browser. Please also make sure your PC’s IP address is in the same IP range with WAP-4030.
Radio Setting In this option, you can set the wireless settings such as SSID and RF Channel to this Access Point. When configuration finished, please click “Apply” to save.
Please make sure that the SSID of all stations in the same WLAN network are the same. Broadcast SSID in the When enabled, WAP-4030 will broadcast its SSID to the wireless network. To Beacon keep your WLAN more private, it is suggested to uncheck this option.
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Please make sure your wireless stations use the same security function. Parameters Description WPA Mode Disabled: Disable WPA-PSK WPA-PSK: Enable WPA-PSK Data Encryption There are two encryption methods selectable: TKIP and AES. Please make sure all wireless clients are using identical encryption method. Pass Phrase The Pre-shared key is used to authenticate and encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network.
the authentication phase to associate with this access point. If you select “Both”, the wireless client can associate with this access point by using any one of these two authentication types. Transmit WEP Key The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network. Please select one of them for WEP function.
Access Point. Confirm New Reconfirm the password you want to login to the Access Point. Password IP Address Designate the Access Point’s IP Address. This IP Address should be unique in your network. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.1. Subnet Mask Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment.
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Parameters Description Accept Association If this option is selected, all wireless stations can associate to this AP. If uncheck...
MAC Address list are allowed. MAC Address Table This table records the MAC addresses of wireless stations you granted access to. Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upload the newest firmware of the WAP-4030.. Parameter Description Firmware Upgrade You can use the “Browse…”...
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides answer to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Wireless Network Access Point. Read the description below to solve your problems. Q. Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? A.