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Page 1: User Manual
LevelOne WAP-6012 300Mbps N_Max Wireless Gigabit PoE Access Point User Manual V1.0... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................1 Features of your Wireless Access Point ............1 Package Contents ....................3 Physical Details..................... 3 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ..................6 Requirements ......................6 Procedure ......................6 CHAPTER 3 ACCESS POINT SETUP ................9 Overview ........................ - Page 3 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP ............88 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista ............. 90 APPENDIX D ABOUT WIRELESS LANS ..............92 Overview ......................92 Wireless LAN Terminology ................92 APPENDIX E COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ............95 Overview ......................95 Command Reference ..................
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Access Point's fea- tures 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 6: Security Features
Wireless Access Point User Guide DHCP Client Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dy- namic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless Access Point can act as a DHCP Client, and obtain an IP address and related information from your existing DHPC Server. -
Page 7: Package Contents
Introduction Auto Update. The Wireless Access Point can automatically update its firmware, by downloading and installing new firmware from your FTP server. Radius Accounting Support. If you have a Radius Server, you can use it to provide accounting data on Wireless clients. ... - Page 8 Wireless Access Point User Guide WLAN On - Idle Off - Wireless connection is not available. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless access point. Data includes "network traffic" as well as user data. Status On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation.
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Page 9: Rear Panel
Introduction Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel This button has two (2) functions: Reset Button Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Access Point will reboot (restart). Reset to Factory Defaults. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. -
Page 10: 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 11 Installation Figure 4: Installation Diagram 2. Use a standard LAN cable to connect the "LAN" port on the Wireless Access Point to a 10/100/1000BaseT hub/switch on your LAN. 3. Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Access Point and a conve- nient power outlet, and power up.
- Page 12 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 5: Using PoE (Power over Ethernet)
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Page 13: 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 14: Setup Using A Web Browser
1. Check the Wireless Access Point to determine its Default Name. This is shown on a label on the base or rear, and is in the following format: WAP-6012 2. Use a PC which is already connected to your LAN, either by a wired connection or another Access Point. - Page 15 Access Point Setup 6. You will then see the Status screen, which displays the current settings and status. No data input is possible on this screen. See Chapter 5 for details of the Status screen.
- Page 16 Wireless Access Point User Guide 7. From the menu, check the following screens, and configure as necessary for your environment. Details of these screens and settings are described in the following sections of this chapter. System - Basic and Advanced settings ...
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Page 17: System Basic Settings Screen
Access Point Setup System Basic Settings Screen Click Basic Settings on the System menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 7: System Basic Settings Screen Data - System Basic Settings Screen Identification Enter a suitable name for this Access Point. Access Point Name If desired, you can enter a description for the Access Point. - Page 18 Wireless Access Point User Guide If selected, the following data must be entered. Fixed IP Ad- dress IP Address - The IP Address of this device. Enter an unused IP address from the address range on your LAN. Subnet Mask - The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
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Page 19: System Advanced Settings Screen
Access Point Setup System Advanced Settings Screen Click Advanced Settings on the System menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 8: 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 the VLAN standard. - Page 20 Wireless Access Point User Guide Authentication via MAC Address Authentication Select this if you want to Use MAC Address for Authentica- tion. Authentication via Name and Password Select this if you want to Use name and password for Au- thentication.
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Page 21: Wireless Screens
Access Point Setup Wireless Screens There are 6 configuration screens available: Basic Virtual Aps Radius Server Settings Access Control Advanced Settings Wi-Fi Protected Setup Basic Setting 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 22 Wireless Access Point User Guide 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations. 802.11n and 802.11g - this will allow connections by both 802.11n and 802.11g wireless stations. Mixed 802.11n/802.11g/802.11b - this is the default, and will allow connections by 802.11n, 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations.
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Page 23: Virtual Ap Settings
Access Point Setup Virtual AP Settings Clicking the Virtual APs link on the Wireless menu will result in a screen like the follow- ing. Figure 10: Virtual AP Settings Data - Virtual AP Settings Screen VAPs All available VAPs are listed. For each VAP, the following VAP List data is displayed: ... -
Page 24: Virtual Ap Screen
Wireless Access Point User Guide Virtual AP Setting This screen is displayed when you select a VAP on the Virtual AP Settings screen, and click the Configure button. Figure 11: Virtual AP Setting VAP Data Enter the desired settings for each of the following: Enter a suitable name for this VAP. - Page 25 Access Point Setup WPA2-PSK - This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater security, using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) method of encryption. 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). ...
- Page 26 Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Settings - None Figure 12: 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 27 Access Point Setup Data - WEP Screen Select the desired option, and ensure your Wireless stations Data have the same setting: Encryption 64 Bit Encryption - Keys are 10 Hex (5 ASCII) characters. 128 Bit Encryption - Keys are 26 Hex (13 ASCII) charac- ters.
- Page 28 Wireless Access Point User Guide 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 Wire- less station. The 256Bit encryption key is derived from the PSK, and changes frequently.
- Page 29 Access Point Setup 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 15: WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA2-PSK Screen WPA2-PSK Network Key Enter the key value.
- Page 30 Wireless Access Point User Guide 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 16: 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 31 Access Point Setup Security Settings - WPA with Radius This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client au- thentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard. Figure 17: WPA with Radius Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA with Radius Screen WPA with Radius The encryption method is TKIP.
- Page 32 Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Settings - WPA2 with Radius This version of WPA2 requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA2 standard. Figure 18: WPA2 with Radius Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA2 with Radius Screen WPA2 with Radius...
- Page 33 Access Point Setup Security Settings - WPA and WPA2 with Radius EITHER WPA or WPA2 require a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using EITHER WPA or WPA2 standard. Figure 19: WPA and WPA2 with Radius Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA and WPA2 with Radius Screen WPA and WPA2 with Radius...
- Page 34 Wireless Access Point User Guide 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. ...
- Page 35 Access Point Setup Enable this if some wireless clients use a fixed (static) Static WEP Key WEP key, using EAP-MD5. (EAP-MD5) Note that both Dynamic and Static keys can be used simultaneously, allowing clients using either method to use the Access Point. WEP Key Enter the WEP key according to the WEP Key Size set- ting above.
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Page 36: Radius Server Settings
Wireless Access Point User Guide Radius Server Settings Clicking the Radius Server Settings link on the Wireless menu will result in a screen like the following. Figure 21: Advanced Settings Data - Radius Server Settings Screen Authentication Server Primary Authentica- Enter the name or IP address of the Radius Server on your network. -
Page 37: Access Control
Access Point Setup Access Control This feature can be used to block access to your LAN by unknown or untrusted wire- less stations. Click Access Control on the Wireless menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 22: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen Access Control Select the desired option, as required... -
Page 38: Trusted Wireless Stations
Wireless Access Point User Guide 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 23: Trusted Wireless Stations Data - Trusted Wireless Stations This lists any Wireless Stations which you have designated Trusted Wireless... - Page 39 Access Point Setup To change an existing entry in the "Trusted Stations" list, Edit select it 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"...
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Page 40: Advanced Settings
Wireless Access Point User Guide Advanced Settings Clicking the Advanced Settings link on the Wireless menu will result in a screen like the following. Figure 24: Advanced Settings Data - Advanced Settings Screen Options Enable this setting if you wish to use this mode, and your Worldwide Mode Wireless stations support this mode. - Page 41 Access Point Setup The Protection system is intended to prevent older 802.11b Protection 802.11b devices from interfering with 802.11g transmis- Mode sions. (Older 802.11b devices may not be able to detect that a 802.11g transmission is in progress.) Normally, this should be left at "Auto".
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Page 42: 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 25: WPS Screen Data - WPS Screen If the first option is selected, press the WPS button on the Use one of the client device, then click the Push button. -
Page 43: 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 44: 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. Mode On each PC, the mode must be set to Infrastructure. This must match the value used on the Wireless Access Point. SSID (ESSID) The default value is wireless Note! The SSID is case sensitive. -
Page 45: 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 46: 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 re- quired: ... - Page 47 PC and Server Configuration Figure 26: Components Screen 4. Click Next. 5. Select the Enterprise root CA, and click Next. Figure 27: Certification Screen 6. Enter the information for the Certificate Authority, and click Next.
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Page 48: Dhcp Server Configuration
Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 28: 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 49 PC and Server Configuration Figure 30: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.
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Page 50: 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 32: Certificate Authority Screen 3. Select Authenticated Session and Smartcard Logon (select more than one by holding down the Ctrl key). - Page 51 PC and Server Configuration Figure 34: Active Directory Screen 6. Select the Group Policy tab, choose Default Domain Policy then click Edit. Figure 35: Group Policy Tab 7. Select Computer Configuration - Windows Settings - Security Settings - Public Key Policies, right-click Automatic Certificate Request Settings - New - Automatic Cer- tificate Request.
- Page 52 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 36: Group Policy Screen 8. When the Certificate Request Wizard appears, click Next. 9. Select Computer, then click Next. Figure 37: Certificate Template Screen 10. Ensure that your certificate authority is checked, then click Next. 11.
- Page 53 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 38: Service Screen 3. Enter a name for the access point, click Next. 4.
- Page 54 Wireless Access Point User Guide 11. Click Edit Profile... and select the Authentication tab. Enable Extensible Authenti- cation Protocol, and select Smart Card or other Certificate. Deselect other authentication methods listed. Click OK. Figure 40: Authentication Screen 12. Select No if you don't want to view the help for EAP. Click Finish.
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Page 55: Remote Access Login For Users
PC and Server Configuration Remote Access Login for Users 1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools- Active Directory Users and Com- puters. 2. Double click on the user who you want to enable. 3. Select the Dial-in tab, and enable Allow access. Click OK. Figure 41: Dial-in Screen... -
Page 56: 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 57 PC and Server Configuration Figure 43: Wireless CA Screen 5. Select User certificate request and select User Certificate, the click Next. Figure 44: Request Type Screen 6. Click Submit.
- Page 58 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 45: Identifying Information Screen 7. A message will be displayed, then the certificate will be returned to you. Click Install this certificate. Figure 46:Certificate Issued Screen 8. . You will receive a confirmation message. Click Yes.
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Page 59: X Authentication Setup
PC and Server Configuration Figure 47: 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 60 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 61 PC and Server Configuration Figure 50: Properties Screen Setup for Windows XP and 802.1x client is now complete.
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Page 62: 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 provided for me automatically. Instead, you must enter the WEP key manually, ensuring it matches the WEP key used on the Access Point. -
Page 63: 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 64 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 The region or domain, as selected on the System screen. Country/Domain The version of the hardware currently used.
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Page 65: 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 53: Statistics Screen... - Page 66 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. The number of "Authentication" packets received. Authentica- Authentication tion is the process of identification between the AP and the client.
- Page 67 Operation and Status Virtual AP Status This screen is displayed when the Virtual AP Status button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 54: 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.
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Page 68: Activity Log
Wireless Access Point User Guide Activity Log This screen is displayed when the Log button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 55: Activity Log Screen Data - Activity Log Data The system date and time is displayed. Current Time The Log shows details of the connections to the Wireless Access Point. -
Page 69: Station List
Operation and Status Station List This screen is displayed when the Stations button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 56 Station List Screen Data - Station List Screen Station List The MAC (physical) address of each Wireless Station is MAC Address displayed. -
Page 70: 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 Management menu. Admin Login Auto Config/Update ... - Page 71 Access Point Management Enter the desired login password. New Password Repeat New Password Re-enter the desired login password. Admin Connections Enable this to allow wireless client access the device. Enable Wireless Web Access Enable this to allow admin connections via HTTP. If Enable HTTP enabled, you must provide a port number in the field below.
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Page 72: Auto Config/Update
Wireless Access Point User Guide Auto Config/Update To reach this screen, select Auto Config/Update in the Management section of the menu. Figure 58: Auto Config/Auto Update Screen Data - Auto Config/Auto Update Screen Auto Config If checked, this AP will perform Auto Configuration. Perform Auto Con- figuration on this If checked, this AP will respond to other AP’s "Auto Configu-... -
Page 73: Config File
Access Point Management 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 59: Config File Screen Data - Config File Screen Backup... - Page 74 Wireless Access Point User Guide Defaults To erase the current settings and restore the original factory Revert to factory default settings, click Set to Defaults button. default settings Note! This will terminate the current connection. The Access Point will be unavailable until it has restarted. ...
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Page 75: Snmp
Access Point Management 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 60: SNMP Screen Data - SNMP Screen General Use this to enable or disable SNMP as required SNMP... - Page 76 Wireless Access Point User Guide Traps Select the desired option, as supported by your SNMP Man- Version agement program. Select this to have Trap messages sent to the specified PC Receiver only. You must enter the IP Address of the desired PC.
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Page 77: Log Settings
Access Point Management Log 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 61: Syslog Settings Screen Data - Syslog Settings Screen Select the desired Option: Syslog Server ... - Page 78 Wireless Access Point User Guide Enter the e-mail address the log is to be sent to. Email Address for Alert Logs Press this button to let the log to be e-mailed immediate- E-mail Log Now Email Alerts Use these checkboxes to determine which events are included in the log.
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Page 79: 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 Management section of the menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 62: Firmware Upgrade Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1. -
Page 80: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications Wireless Access Point Hardware Specifications Atheros AR9132 Radio-on-Chip Atheros AR9103 DRAM 32 Mbytes (can be expanded to 64 Mbytes) Flash ROM 8 Mbytes 1 x Auto-MDIX RJ 45 for 10/100Mbps PoE port LAN port IEEE 802.3af compliance Embedded Atheros solution Network Standard IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi™) and IEEE 802.11g compliance... -
Page 81: Software Specifications
Appendix A - Specifications Software Specifications Feature Details Access point support Wireless Roaming supported IEEE 802.11n/11g/11b compliance Auto Sensing Open System / Share Key authentication Wireless Channels Support Automatic Wireless Channel Selection Country Selection ... - Page 82 Wireless Access Point User Guide Editable Configuration file backup/Restore Statistics support SNMP v1 & v2c & v3 LLTD Only wired users to be able to control Auto configuration DHCP client Other Features WINS client ...
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Page 83: Fcc Statement
Appendix A - Specifications 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 84: 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 sug- gested steps and the Wireless Access Point still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. - Page 85 Appendix B - Troubleshooting Properties for the TCP/IP protocol. Problem 2: My PC can't connect to the LAN via the Wireless Access Point. Check the following: Solution 2 The SSID and WEP settings on the PC match the settings on the Wireless Access Point.
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Page 86: 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 87 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP Figure 65: 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"...
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Page 88: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Nt4.0
Wireless Access Point User Guide 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 66: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. Figure 67: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 3. - Page 89 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP 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. This is the default Windows settings. To work correctly, you need a DHCP server on your LAN.
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Page 90: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows 2000
Wireless Access Point User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000 5. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 6. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 68: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 7. - Page 91 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP 9. 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.
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Page 92: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp
Wireless Access Point User Guide 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 70: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3. - Page 93 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP 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.
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Page 94: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Vista / 7
Wireless Access Point User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista / 7 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connections. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection Status and choose Properties. Click Contin- ue to the User Account Control dialog box, then you should see a screen like the following: Figure 72: Network Configuration (Windows Vista) 3. - Page 95 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP Figure 73: 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.
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Page 96: 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 97 Appendix D - About Wireless LANs Different Access Points within an ESS can use different Channels. To reduce inter- ference, 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 performance.
- Page 98 Wireless Access Point User Guide 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.
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Page 99: 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 100 Wireless Access Point User Guide 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 Display IP Address of DNS Server...
- Page 101 Appendix E - Command Line Interface 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 Display Interval of Every Rogue AP Detection get roguelegal...
- Page 102 Wireless Access Point User Guide 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 Display Firmware Version get vlan Display VLAN Operational State get vlanid Display the VLAN ID get wirelessmode...
- Page 103 Appendix E - Command Line Interface set dot1xkeytype Set 802.1x Distribute Key Method set fragthreshold Set Fragment Threshold set gateway Set Gateway IP Address set groupkeyupdate Set Group Key Update Mode set groupkeyupdatein- Set Group Key Update Interval (in Minutes) terval set http Set HTTP Mode...
- Page 104 Wireless Access Point User Guide set security Set Wireless Security Mode set shortpreamble Set Short Preamble set snmpreadcom- Set SNMP Read Community munity set snmpwritecom- Set SNMP Write Community munity set snmpmode Set SNMP Mode set snmpmanage- Set SNMP Manager Mode mode set snmptrapmode Set SNMP Trap Mode...
- Page 105 Appendix E - Command Line Interface...