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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................... 1 Features of your Wireless Access Point ................1 Package Contents ......................4 Physical Details ........................4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ....................6 Requirements ........................6 Procedure ........................... 6 CHAPTER 3 ACCESS POINT SETUP .................. 9 Overview ..........................
  • Page 3 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP ..............85 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista ..............87 APPENDIX D ABOUT WIRELESS LANS ................89 Overview .......................... 89 Wireless LAN Terminology .................... 89 APPENDIX E COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ..............92 Overview .......................... 92 Command Reference .......................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Access Point's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Access Point. The Wireless Access Point links your Wireless Stations to your wired LAN. The Wireless stations and devices on the wired LAN are then on the same network, and can communicate with each other without regard for whether they are connected to the network via a Wireless or wired connection.

  • Page 5: Security Features

    Wireless Access Point User Guide • Bridge Mode Support. The Wireless Access Point can operate in Bridge Mode, con- necting to another Access Point. Both PTP (Point to Point) and PTMP (Point to Multi- Point) Bridge modes are supported. And you can even use both Bridge Mode and Access Point Mode simultaneously! •...
  • Page 6 Introduction • Radius Accounting Support. If you have a Radius Server, you can use it to provide accounting data on Wireless clients. • Syslog Support. If you have a Syslog Server, the Wireless Access Point can send its log data to your Syslog Server. •...

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Package Contents The following items should be included: • Wireless Access Point • Power Adapter • Quick Start Guide • CD-ROM containing the on-line manual and setup utility. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. Physical Details Front Panel LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Introduction Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel WPS Button Push the WPS button on the device and on your other wireless device to perform WPS function that easily creates an encryption-secured wireless connection automatically. Use a standard LAN cable (RJ45 connectors) to connect this port to a 10BaseT or 100BaseT hub/switch on your LAN.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Access Point. Requirements Requirements: • TCP/IP network • Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors • Installed Wireless network adapter for each PC that will be wirelessly connected to the network Procedure 1.
  • Page 10 Installation Figure 4: Installation Diagram 2. Use a standard LAN cable to connect the “LAN” port on the Wireless Access Point to a 10/100BaseT hub/switch on your LAN. 3. Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Access Point and a convenient power outlet, and power up.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Access Point Setup

    Chapter 3 Access Point Setup This Chapter provides details of the Setup process for Basic Operation of your Wireless Access Point. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure to make the Wireless Access Point a valid device on your LAN, and to function as an Access Point for your Wireless Stations. Wireless Stations may also require configuration.

  • Page 12: Setup Using A Web Browser

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Setup using a Web Browser Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.08 or later • Internet Explorer V4 or later Setup Procedure Before commencing, install the Wireless Access Point in your LAN, as described previously. 1.
  • Page 13 Access Point Setup 6. From the menu, check the following screens, and configure as necessary for your envi- ronment. Details of these screens and settings are described in the following sections of this chapter. • System - Basic and Advanced settings •...

  • Page 14: System Basic Settings Screen

    Wireless Access Point User Guide System Basic Settings Screen Click Basic Settings on the System menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 6: System Basic Settings Screen Data - System Basic Settings Screen Identification Enter a suitable name for this Access Point. Access Point Name Description...
  • Page 15 Access Point Setup • If Enabled, the Access Point will allocate IP Addresses to PCs DHCP Server (DHCP clients) on your LAN when they start up. The default (and recommended) value is Enabled. • The Start IP Address and Finish IP Address fields set the values used by the DHCP server when allocating IP Addresses to DHCP clients.

  • Page 16: System Advanced Settings Screen

    Wireless Access Point User Guide System Advanced Settings Screen Click Advanced Settings on the System menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 7: System Advanced Settings Screen Data - System Advanced Settings Screen VLAN Enable 802.1Q This option is only useful if the hubs/switches on your LAN support VLAN the VLAN standard.
  • Page 17 Access Point Setup • Authentication via MAC Address Authentication Select this if you want to Use MAC Address for Authentication. • Authentication via Name and Password Select this if you want to Use name and password for Authentica- tion.

  • Page 18: Wireless Screens

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Wireless Screens There are 6 configuration screens available: • Basic • Virtual Aps • Radius Server • Access Control • Advanced • WIFI Protected Setup Basic Screen The settings on this screen must match the settings used by Wireless Stations. Click Basic Settings on the Wireless menu to view a screen like the following.
  • Page 19 Access Point Setup Select the desired mode: Operation Mode • Access Point - operate as a normal Access Point • Bridge (Point-to-Point) - Bridge to a single AP. You must provide the MAC address of the other AP in the PTP Bridge AP MAC Address field.

  • Page 20: Virtual Ap Settings

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Virtual AP Settings Clicking the Virtual APs link on the Wireless menu will result in a screen like the following. Figure 9: Virtual AP Settings Data - Virtual AP Settings Screen VAPs All available VAPs are listed. For each VAP, the following data VAP List is displayed: •...

  • Page 21: Virtual Ap Screen

    Access Point Setup Virtual AP Screen This screen is displayed when you select a VAP on the Virtual AP Settings screen, and click the Configure button. Figure 10: Virtual AP Screen VAP Data Enter the desired settings for each of the following: VAP Name Enter a suitable name for this VAP.
  • Page 22 Wireless Access Point User Guide Wireless station. The 256Bit encryption key is derived from the PSK, and changes fre- quently. • WPA2-PSK - This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater securi- ty, using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) method of encryption. •...
  • Page 23 Access Point Setup Security Settings - None Figure 11: Wireless Security - None No security is used. Anyone using the correct SSID can connect to your network. Security Settings - WEP This is the 802.11b standard. Data is encrypted before transmission, but the encryption system is not very strong.
  • Page 24 Wireless Access Point User Guide Data - WEP Screen Select the desired option, and ensure your Wireless stations have the Data same setting: Encryption • 64 Bit Encryption - Keys are 10 Hex (5 ASCII) characters. • 128 Bit Encryption - Keys are 26 Hex (13 ASCII) characters. •...
  • Page 25 Access Point Setup Security Settings - WPA-PSK Like WEP, data is encrypted before transmission. WPA is more secure than WEP, and should be used if possible. The PSK (Pre-shared Key) must be entered on each Wireless station. The 256Bit encryption key is derived from the PSK, and changes frequently. Figure 13: WPA-PSK Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA-PSK Screen WPA-PSK...
  • Page 26 Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Settings - WPA2-PSK This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater security, using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) method of encryption. Figure 14: WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA2-PSK Screen WPA2-PSK Enter the key value.
  • Page 27 Access Point Setup Security Settings - WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK This method, sometimes called "Mixed Mode", allows clients to use EITHER WPA-PSK (with TKIP) OR WPA2-PSK (with AES). Figure 15: WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Screen WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Network Key Enter the key value.
  • Page 28 Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Settings - WPA with Radius This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentica- tion according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard.
  • Page 29 Access Point Setup Security Settings - WPA2 with Radius This version of WPA2 requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentica- tion according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA2 standard. Figure 17: WPA2 with Radius Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA2 with Radius Screen WPA2 with Radius The encryption method is AES.
  • Page 30 Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Settings - WPA and WPA2 with Radius EITHER WPA or WPA2 require a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authenti- cation according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using EITHER WPA or WPA2 standard.
  • Page 31 Access Point Setup Security Settings - 802.1x This uses the 802.1x standard for client authentication, and WEP for data encryption. If this option is selected: • This Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server. • Each user must have a "user login" on the Radius Server. Normally, a Certificate is used to authenticate each user.
  • Page 32 Wireless Access Point User Guide Key Exchange This setting if only available if using Dynamic WEP Keys. If you want the Dynamic WEP keys to be updated regularly, enable this and enter the desired lifetime (in minutes). Static WEP Key Enable this if some wireless clients use a fixed (static) WEP (EAP-MD5) key, using EAP-MD5.

  • Page 33: Radius Server Settings

    Access Point Setup Radius Server Settings Clicking the Radius Server Settings link on the Wireless menu will result in a screen like the following. Figure 20: Advanced Settings Data - Radius Server Settings Screen Authentication Server Enter the name or IP address of the Radius Server on your Primary Authentica- network.

  • Page 34: Access Control

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Access Control This feature can be used to block access to your LAN by unknown or untrusted wireless stations. Click Access Control on the Wireless menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 21: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen Select the option from the drop-down list as desired.

  • Page 35: Trusted Wireless Stations

    Access Point Setup Trusted Wireless Stations To change the list of trusted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Access Control screen. You will see a screen like the sample below. Figure 22: Trusted Wireless Stations Data - Trusted Wireless Stations Trusted Wireless This lists any Wireless Stations which you have designated as “Trusted”.
  • Page 36 Wireless Access Point User Guide To change an existing entry in the "Trusted Stations" list, select it Edit and click this button. 1. Select the Station in the "Trusted Station" list. 2. Click the "Edit" button. The address will be copied to the "Address"...

  • Page 37: Advanced Settings

    Access Point Setup Advanced Settings Clicking the Advanced Settings link on the Wireless menu will result in a screen like the following. Figure 23: Advanced Settings Data - Advanced Settings Screen Options Worldwide Mode Enable this setting if you wish to use this mode, and your (802.11d) Wireless stations support this mode.

  • Page 38: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Wi-Fi Protected Setup Click WiFi Protected Setup on the Wireless menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 24: WPS PIN Screen Data - WPS PIN Screen WPS PIN Check this and enter the PIN code to the client device. Input Enrollee’s Change AP Check this and click the Auto generate button to have the new pin code...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4 Pc And Server Configuration

    Chapter 4 PC and Server Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required for each PC on the local LAN. Overview All Wireless Stations need to have settings which match the Wireless Access Point. These settings depend on the mode in which the Access Point is being used. •...

  • Page 40: Using Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Using WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK For each of the following items, each Wireless Station must have the same settings as the Wireless Access Point. On each PC, the mode must be set to Infrastructure. Mode SSID (ESSID) This must match the value used on the Wireless Access Point. The default value is wireless Note! The SSID is case sensitive.

  • Page 41: Using Wpa-Enterprise

    PC and Server Configuration Using WPA-Enterprise This is the most secure and most complex system. WPA-Enterprise mode provides greater security and centralized management, but it is more complex to configure. Wireless Station Configuration For each of the following items, each Wireless Station must have the same settings as the Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 42: Server Setup (Windows 2000 Server)

    Wireless Access Point User Guide 802.1x Server Setup (Windows 2000 Server) This section describes using Microsoft Internet Authentication Server as the Radius Server, since it is the most common Radius Server available that supports the EAP-TLS authentication method. The following services on the Windows 2000 Domain Controller (PDC) are also required: •...
  • Page 43 PC and Server Configuration Figure 25: Components Screen 4. Click Next. 5. Select the Enterprise root CA, and click Next. Figure 26: Certification Screen 6. Enter the information for the Certificate Authority, and click Next.

  • Page 44: Dhcp Server Configuration

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 27: CA Screen 7. Click Next if you don't want to change the CA's configuration data. 8. Installation will warn you that Internet Information Services are running, and must be stopped before continuing. Click Ok, then Finish. DHCP server configuration 1.
  • Page 45 PC and Server Configuration Figure 29:IP Address Screen 6. Add exclusions in the address fields if required. If no exclusions are required, leave it blank. Click Next. 7. Change the Lease Duration time if preferred. Click Next. 8. Select Yes, I want to configure these options now, and click Next. 9.

  • Page 46: Certificate Authority Setup

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Certificate Authority Setup 1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Certification Authority. 2. Right-click Policy Settings, and select New - Certificate to Issue. Figure 31: Certificate Authority Screen 3. Select Authenticated Session and Smartcard Logon (select more than one by holding down the Ctrl key).
  • Page 47 PC and Server Configuration Figure 33: Active Directory Screen 6. Select the Group Policy tab, choose Default Domain Policy then click Edit. Figure 34: Group Policy Tab 7. Select Computer Configuration - Windows Settings - Security Settings - Public Key Policies, right-click Automatic Certificate Request Settings - New - Automatic Certificate Request.
  • Page 48 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 35: Group Policy Screen 8. When the Certificate Request Wizard appears, click Next. 9. Select Computer, then click Next. Figure 36: Certificate Template Screen 10. Ensure that your certificate authority is checked, then click Next. 11.
  • Page 49 PC and Server Configuration Internet Authentication Service (Radius) Setup 1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Internet Authentication Service 2. Right-click on Clients, and select New Client. Figure 37: Service Screen 3. Enter a name for the access point, click Next. 4.
  • Page 50 Wireless Access Point User Guide 11. Click Edit Profile... and select the Authentication tab. Enable Extensible Authentication Protocol, and select Smart Card or other Certificate. Deselect other authentication me- thods listed. Click OK. Figure 39: Authentication Screen 12. Select No if you don't want to view the help for EAP. Click Finish.

  • Page 51: Remote Access Login For Users

    PC and Server Configuration Remote Access Login for Users 1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools- Active Directory Users and Computers. 2. Double click on the user who you want to enable. 3. Select the Dial-in tab, and enable Allow access. Click OK. Figure 40: Dial-in Screen...

  • Page 52: 802.1X Client Setup On Windows Xp

    Wireless Access Point User Guide 802.1x Client Setup on Windows XP Windows XP ships with a complete 802.1x client implementation. If using Windows 2000, you can install SP3 (Service Pack 3) to gain the same functionality. If you don't have either of these systems, you must use the 802.1x client software provided with your wireless adapter.
  • Page 53 PC and Server Configuration Figure 42: Wireless CA Screen 5. Select User certificate request and select User Certificate, the click Next. Figure 43: Request Type Screen 6. Click Submit.
  • Page 54 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 44: Identifying Information Screen 7. A message will be displayed, then the certificate will be returned to you. Click Install this certificate. Figure 45:Certificate Issued Screen 8. . You will receive a confirmation message. Click Yes.

  • Page 55: X Authentication Setup

    PC and Server Configuration Figure 46: Root Certificate Screen 9. Certificate setup is now complete. 802.1x Authentication Setup 1. Open the properties for the wireless connection, by selecting Start - Control Panel - Network Connections. 2. Right Click on the Wireless Network Connection, and select Properties. 3.
  • Page 56 Wireless Access Point User Guide • Your network administrator can advise you of the correct settings for each network. 802.1x networks typically use EAP-TLS. This is a dynamic key system, so there is no need to enter key values. Enabling Encryption To enable encryption for a wireless network, follow this procedure: 1.
  • Page 57 PC and Server Configuration Figure 49: Properties Screen Setup for Windows XP and 802.1x client is now complete.

  • Page 58: Using 802.1X Mode (Without Wpa)

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Using 802.1x Mode (without WPA) This is very similar to using WPA-Enterprise. The only difference is that on your client, you must NOT enable the setting The key is pro- vided for me automatically. Instead, you must enter the WEP key manually, ensuring it matches the WEP key used on the Access Point.

  • Page 59: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless Access Point and the status screens. Operation Once both the Wireless Access Point and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, you may need to perform the following operations on a regular basis. •...
  • Page 60 Wireless Access Point User Guide Data - Status Screen Access Point Access Point Name The current name will be displayed. The MAC (physical) address of the Wireless Access Point. MAC Address Domain The region or domain, as selected on the System screen. Firmware Version The version of the firmware currently installed.

  • Page 61: Statistics Screen

    Operation and Status Statistics Screen This screen is displayed when the Statistics button on the Status screen is clicked. It shows details of the traffic flowing through the Wireless Access Point. Figure 52: Statistics Screen...
  • Page 62 Wireless Access Point User Guide Data - Statistics Screen System Up Time Up Time This indicates how long the system has been running since the last restart or reboot. Authentication The number of "Authentication" packets received. Authentication is the process of identification between the AP and the client. Deauthentication The number of "Deauthentication"...
  • Page 63 Operation and Status Virtual AP Status This screen is displayed when the Virtual AP Status button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 53: Virtual AP Status Screen For each VAP, the following data is displayed: Name The name you gave to this VAP; if you didn't change the name, the default name is used.

  • Page 64: Activity Log

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Activity Log This screen is displayed when the Log button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 54: Activity Log Screen Data - Activity Log Data Current Time The system date and time is displayed. The Log shows details of the connections to the Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 65: Station List

    Operation and Status Station List This screen is displayed when the Stations button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 55 Station List Screen Data - Station List Screen Station List MAC Address The MAC (physical) address of each Wireless Station is displayed. The mode of each Wireless Station.

  • Page 66: Chapter 6 Access Point Management

    Chapter 6 Access Point Management This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Access Point's "Management" Features. Overview This Chapter covers the following features, available on the Wireless Access Point’s Man- agement menu. • Admin Login • Config File •...
  • Page 67 Access Point Management Change Admin Password If you wish to change the Admin password, check this field and enter the new login password in the fields below. New Password Enter the desired login password. Re-enter the desired login password. Repeat New Password Admin Connections Enable HTTP Enable this to allow admin connections via HTTP.

  • Page 68: Config File

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Config File This screen allows you to Backup (download) the configuration file, and to restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file. You can also set the Wireless Access Point back to its factory default settings. To reach this screen, select Config File in the Management section of the menu. Figure 57: Config File Screen Data - Config File Screen Backup...
  • Page 69 Access Point Management Defaults To erase the current settings and restore the original factory Revert to factory default settings default settings, click Set to Defaults button. Note! • This will terminate the current connection. The Access Point will be unavailable until it has restarted. •...

  • Page 70: Rogue Aps

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Rogue APs A "Rouge AP" is an Access Point which should not be in use, and so can be considered to be providing unauthorized access to your LAN. This Access Point can assist to locate 2 types of Rogue APs: •...

  • Page 71: Snmp

    Wireless Access Point User Guide SNMP SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is only useful if you have a SNMP program on your PC. To reach this screen, select SNMP in the Management section of the menu. Figure 59: SNMP Screen Data - SNMP Screen General SNMP...
  • Page 72 Access Point Management Traps Select the desired option, as supported by your SNMP Management Version program. Receiver Select this to have Trap messages sent to the specified PC only. You must enter the IP Address of the desired PC.

  • Page 73: Syslog Settings

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Syslog Settings If you have a Syslog Server on your LAN, this screen allows you to configure the Access Point to send log data to your Syslog Server. Figure 60: Syslog Settings Screen Data - Syslog Settings Screen Syslog Server Select the desired Option: •...

  • Page 74: Firmware Upgrade

    Access Point Management Firmware Upgrade The firmware (software) in the Wireless Access Point can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, and then select Upgrade Firmware in the Manage- ment section of the menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 61: Firmware Upgrade Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1.

  • Page 75: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Wireless Access Point Hardware Specifications LAN port 1 x Auto-MDIX RJ 45 for 10/100Mbps Ethernet Network Standard IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0, 802.11b (Wi- Fi™) and IEEE 802.11g compliance OFDM; 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps) Operating Frequencies 2.4~2.497 GHz Operating temperature...
  • Page 76 Appendix A - Specifications • Automatic Wireless Channel Selection • Country Selection • Preamble Type: long or short support • RTS Threshold Adjustment • Fragmentation Threshold Adjustment • Beacon Interval Adjustment • SSID assignment • Common AP Operation Mode • Peer-to-Peer Bridge, Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge Bridge mode can be used simultaneously with Common AP mode.
  • Page 77 Wireless Access Point User Guide FCC 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 78: Appendix B Troubleshooting

    Appendix B Troubleshooting Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Access Point and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Access Point still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to the Wireless Access Point to configure it.
  • Page 79 Wireless Access Point User Guide Problem 2: My PC can't connect to the LAN via the Wireless Access Point. Solution 2 Check the following: • The SSID and WEP settings on the PC match the settings on the Wire- less Access Point. •...

  • Page 80: Appendix C Windows Tcp/Ip

    Appendix C Windows TCP/IP Overview Normally, no changes need to be made. • By default, the Wireless Access Point will act as a DHCP client, automatically obtaining a suitable IP Address (and related information) from your DHCP Server. • If using Fixed (specified) IP addresses on your LAN (instead of a DHCP Server), there is no need to change the TCP/IP of each PC.
  • Page 81 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 64: IP Address (Win 95) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows settings. To work correctly, you need a DHCP server on your LAN. Using "Specify an IP Address"...

  • Page 82: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Nt4.0

    Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 65: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. Figure 66: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address...
  • Page 83 Wireless Access Point User Guide 3. Select the network card for your LAN. 4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below. Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting.

  • Page 84: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows 2000

    Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 67: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 85 Wireless Access Point User Guide 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. This is the default Windows settings. To work correctly, you need a DHCP server on your LAN.

  • Page 86: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 69: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3.
  • Page 87 Wireless Access Point User Guide 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. To work correctly, you need a DHCP server on your LAN. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured for a fixed (specified) IP address, no changes are required.

  • Page 88: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Vista

    Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connections. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection Status and choose Properties. Click Continue to the User Account Control dialog box, then you should see a screen like the following: Figure 71: Network Configuration (Windows Vista) 3.
  • Page 89 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 72: TCP/IP Properties (Windows Vista) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. To work correctly, you need a DHCP server on your LAN. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured for a fixed (specified) IP address, no changes are required.

  • Page 90: Appendix D About Wireless Lans

    Appendix D About Wireless LANs Overview Wireless networks have their own terms and jargon. It is necessary to understand many of these terms in order to configure and operate a Wireless LAN. Wireless LAN Terminology Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: •...
  • Page 91 Wireless Access Point User Guide Different Access Points within an ESS can use different Channels. To reduce interference, it is recommended that adjacent Access Points SHOULD use different channels. As Wireless Stations are physically moved through the area covered by an ESS, they will automatically change to the Access Point which has the least interference or best perfor- mance.
  • Page 92 Appendix D - About Wireless LANs If this option is used: • The Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server. • Each user must have a "user login" on the Radius Server. • Each user's wireless client must support 802.1x and provide the login data when required. All data transmission is encrypted using the WPA standard.

  • Page 93: Appendix E Command Line Interface

    Appendix E Command Line Interface Overview If desired, the Command Line Interface (CLI) can be used for configuration. This creates the possibility of creating scripts to perform common configuration changes. The CLI requires a Telnet connection to the Wireless Access Point. Using the CLI - Telnet 1.
  • Page 94 Appendix E - Command Line Interface get beaconinterval Display Beacon Interval get channel Display Radio Channel get country Display Country/Domain get defaultkey Display Default Key Index get description Display Access Point Description get dhcp Display DHCP Mode get dhcpserverendip Display DHCP Server End IP Address get dhcpserverstartip Display DHCP Server start IP Address get dnsserver...
  • Page 95 Wireless Access Point User Guide get psk Display Pre-shared Key get radiusserver Display RADIUS Server IP Address get radiusport Display RADIUS Port Number get radiussecret Display RADIUS Shared Secret get remoteptmp Display PTMP's Remote MAC Address List get remoteptp Display PTP's Remote MAC Address get roguedetect Display Rogue AP Detection Mode get rogueinteval...
  • Page 96 Appendix E - Command Line Interface get systemname Display Access Point System Name get telnet Display Telnet Mode get time Display Current System Time get timezone Display Time Zone Setting get uptime Display Access Point Up Time get username Display Login User Name get vapname Display Virtual AP Name get version...
  • Page 97 Wireless Access Point User Guide set dnsserver Set DNS Server IP Address set dot1xdynkeyupdate Set 802.1x Dynamic Key Update Mode set dot1xdynkeylife Set 802.1x Dynamic Key Life Time (in Minutes) set dot1xkeytype Set 802.1x Distribute Key Method set fragthreshold Set Fragment Threshold set gateway Set Gateway IP Address set groupkeyupdate...
  • Page 98 Appendix E - Command Line Interface set roguelegal Add/Delete Legal AP MAC/OUI set roguesnmp Set Rogue AP Detection SNMP Trap Mode set roguetype Set Rogue AP Definition set rtsthreshold Set RTS/CTS Threshold set security Set Wireless Security Mode set shortpreamble Set Short Preamble set snmpreadcom- Set SNMP Read Community...
  • Page 99 Wireless Access Point User Guide set wmm Set WMM Mode set wmmnoack Set WMM No Acknowledge factoryrestore Restore to Default Factory Settings apply To make the changes take effect exit Quit the telnet...
  • Page 100 Wireless Access Point User Guide...

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