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  • Page 1 802.11n Enterprise PoE Access Point WNAP-3000PE User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Copyright Copyright© 2009 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publica- tion may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET.
  • Page 3 All guidelines of this and of the computer manufac- ture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment. Revision User’s Manual for PLANET 802.11n Enterprise PoE Access Point Model: WNAP-3000PE Rev: 1.0 (April, 2009)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ....................1 1.1 Package Contents ......................1 1.2 Physical Details......................1 1.3 Feature ......................... 3 1.4 Specification......................... 3 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION....................5 2.1 General installation ..................... 5 2.2 Using PoE (Power over Ethernet) ................5 CHAPTER 3 WEB LOGIN ......................
  • Page 5 8.6 802.1x Client Setup on Windows XP ............... 58 Client Certificate Setup....................58 802.1x Authentication Setup ..................61 8.7 Using 802.1x Mode (without WPA) ................. 64 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING................. 65 APPENDIX B WINDOWS TCP/IP ..................66 Overview .......................... 66 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: ............. 66 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 ...............

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction PLANET WNAP-3000PE is an advanced management class, high encryption standard but cost- effectively Enterprise PoE access point. Built-in IEEE802.11n 3 Tx (Transmit chains) / 3 Rx (Receive chains) MIMO technology, the data rate could be up t to 300Mbps, as well as com- plaint with IEEE 802.11b/g device.
  • Page 7 On - The LAN port is active. Off - No active connection on the LAN port. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corresponding LAN port. Back Panel Reset Button This button has two (2) functions: • Reboot - When pressed and released, the Wireless Ac- cess Point will reboot (restart).

  • Page 8: Feature

    1.3 Feature IEEE802.11n draft 2.0 compliant with IEEE802.11b/g Supports PoE port (IEEE802.3af compliant) Strong network security with WEP, WPA(PSK), 802.1X authentication With 3 detachable RP-SMA connectors for external antenna expanding connec- tion distance High data transfer rate up to 300Mbps Five operation modes selectable: AP / AP Client / Wireless Bridge / Multiple Bridge / Repeater Adjustable output power level...
  • Page 9 For ETSI: 11b/g/n - 13 dBm@1TX, 16 dBm@2TX, 17.5dbm@3TX 11.b: 11Mbps@ - 88dBm Sensitivity 11.g: 54Mbps@ - 73dBm 11.n: 300Mbps@ -69dBm Operating Mode AP, AP Client, Wireless Bridge, Multiple Bridge, Repeater • WEP, WPA, and WPA-PSK authentication Security • 802.1x support •...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Installation

    4. Connect the unpowered Ethernet port on the PoE adapter to your Hub or switch. 5. Connect the power supply to the PoE adapter and power up. 6. Check the LEDs on the WNAP-3000PE to see it is drawing power via the Ethernet connection.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Web Login

    Before proceeding, please install the WNAP-3000PE in your LAN, as described previ- ously. 3. Use a PC which is already connected to your LAN, and start the Web browser. 4. In the Address box, enter the IP address of the WNAP-3000PE you want to con- figure. Default IP address http://192.168.0.228...
  • Page 12 If you can't connect: It is likely that your PC’s IP address is incompatible with the WNAP- 3000PE’s IP address. This can happen if your LAN does not have a DHCP Server. The default IP address of the Wireless Access Point is 192.168.0.228, with a Network Mask of 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 13: Chapter 4 Status

    Chapter 4 Status This page show the relative information of WNAP-3000PE.Please see the below tables shown. Data - Status Screen Access Point The current name will be displayed. Access Point Name The MAC (physical) address of the WNAP-3000PE. MAC Address Country/Domain The region or domain, as selected on the System screen.
  • Page 14 SSID, Security, Status and Clients. Statistics Click this to open a sub-window where you can view Statis- tics on data transmitted or received by the WNAP-3000PE. Click this to open a sub-window where you can view the activity log. Click this to open a sub-window where you can view the list Stations of all current Wireless Stations using the WNAP-3000PE.

  • Page 15: Statistics Screen

    WNAP-3000PE using this profile. If the profile is disabled, this will always be zero. 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 WNAP-3000PE.

  • Page 16: Activity Log

    Data - Statistics Screen System Up Time This indicates the time period which the system has been Up Time running since the last restart or reboot. 2.4GHz Wireless The number of "Authentication" packets received. Authenti- Authentication cation is the process of identification between the AP and the client.

  • Page 17: Station List

    The MAC (physical) address of each Wireless Station is dis- MAC Address played. Mode The mode of each Wireless Station. This displays the SSID used the Wireless station. Because the SSID WNAP-3000PE supports multiple SSIDs, different PCs could connect using different SSIDs. Refresh Button Update the data on screen.

  • Page 18: Chapter 5 System

    Chapter 5 System 5.1 Basic Settings Click Basic Settings on the System menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 1: System Basic Settings Screen Data - System Basic Settings Screen Identification Enter a suitable name for this Access Point. Access Point Name...
  • Page 19 If desired, you can enter a description for the Access Point. Description Country Do- The country or domain which is matching your current location. main MAC Address The MAC address is displayed. IP Settings DHCP Client Select this option if you have a DHCP Server on your LAN, and you wish the Access Point to obtain an IP address automatically.

  • Page 20: Advanced Settings

    5.2 Advanced Settings Click Advanced Settings on the System menu to view a screen like the following. Data - System Advanced Settings Screen VLAN This option is only useful if the hubs/switches on your LAN Enable 802.1Q support the VLAN standard. VLAN Enter the desired value for the Native VLAN.
  • Page 21 Define the unique ID value (1 - 4094) for each VAP. VLAN List Network Integrality Check Enable Net- If enabled, the AP will disable the wireless connection if the wired connect of AP is invalid. work Integrality Check LLTD Enable Link Enable this if you want to use Link Layer Topology Discovery protocol (LLTD) feature.

  • Page 22: Chapter 6 Wireless

    Chapter 6 Wireless 6.1 Basic Settings 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. Data - Wireless Basic Settings Screen Operation Turn Radio On Enable this to use the wireless feature.
  • Page 23 If "Enable" is selected, the Access Point will select the best Auto Channel available Channel. Scan Channel If you experience interference (shown by lost connections and/or slow data transfers) you may need to experiment with manually /Frequency setting different channels to see which is the best. Select the desired bandwidth from the list.

  • Page 24: Virtual Ap Settings

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

  • Page 25: Security Settings

    Virtual AP Settings Screen This screen is displayed when you select a VAP on the Virtual AP Settings screen, and click the Configure button. Enter the desired settings for each of the following: Enter a suitable name for this VAP. VAP Name Enter the desired SSID.
  • Page 26 • 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 27: Security Settings - None

    Security Settings - 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 encryp- tion system is not very strong.
  • Page 28 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 29: Security Settings - Wpa-Psk

    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.

  • Page 30: Security Settings - Wpa2-Psk

    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. Data - WPA2-PSK Screen WPA2-PSK Network Key Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a 256Bit key derived from this key.

  • Page 31: Security Settings - Wpa-Psk And Wpa2-Psk

    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). Data - WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Screen WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using this key. Other Network Key Wireless Stations must use the same key.

  • Page 32: Security Settings - Wpa With Radius

    Security Settings - WPA with Radius This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard. Data - WPA with Radius Screen WPA with Radius WPA Encryption The encryption method is TKIP.

  • Page 33: Security Settings - Wpa2 With Radius

    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. Data - WPA2 with Radius Screen WPA2 with Radius WPA Encryption The encryption method is AES.

  • Page 34: Security Settings - Wpa And Wpa2 With Radius

    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. Data - WPA and WPA2 with Radius Screen WPA and WPA2 with Radius WPA Encryption The encryption method is TKIP for WPA, and AES for...

  • Page 35: Security Settings - 802.1X

    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 36: Radius Server Settings

    This setting if only available if using Dynamic WEP Keys. Key Exchange If you want the Dynamic WEP keys to be updated regu- larly, enable this and enter the desired lifetime (in minutes). Static WEP Key Enable this if some wireless clients use a fixed (static) WEP key, using EAP-MD5.

  • Page 37: Access Control

    Data - Radius Server Settings Screen Authentication Server Enter the name or IP address of the Radius Server on Primary Authentica- your network. tion Server Port Number Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius Server. Enter the key value to match the Radius Server. Shared Secret Secondary Authenti- The Secondary Authentication Server will be used when...

  • Page 38: Trusted Wireless Stations

    Data - Access Control Screen Select the desired option, as required Access Control • Disabled - The Access Control feature is disabled. • Local - Select Allow only following MAC addresses or Deny following MAC addresses. • Radius - The Access Point will use the MAC address table located on the external Radius server on the LAN for Access Control.
  • Page 39 Data - Trusted Wireless Stations This lists any Wireless Stations which you have designated Trusted Wireless as “Trusted”. Stations Other Wireless This list any Wireless Stations detected by the Access Point, which you have not designated as "Trusted". Stations Name The name assigned to the Trusted Wireless Station.

  • Page 40: Advanced Setting

    6.5 Advanced Setting Clicking the Advanced Settings link on the Wireless menu will result in a screen like the following. 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 Enter the preferred setting between 1 and 2347. Normally, RTS/CTS Threshold this can be left at the default value. Preamble Type Select the desired option. The default is "Long". The "Short" setting takes less time when used in a good envi- ronment.

  • Page 42: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    6.6 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Click WiFi Protected Setup on the Wireless menu to view a screen like the following:. 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 7 Management

    Management 7.1 Basic Settings The Admin Login screen allows you to assign a password to the WNAP-3000PE. This password limits access to the configuration interface. The default password is pass- word. It is recommended to change it for security consideration.

  • Page 44: Auto Config/Update

    Enable this to allow admin connections via HTTP. If Enable HTTP enabled, you must provide a port number in the field below. Either HTTP or HTTPS must be enabled. HTTP Port Number Enter the port number to be used for HTTP connections to this device.
  • Page 45 Data - Auto Config/Update Screen Admin Connections If checked, this AP will perform Auto Configuration the Perform Auto Configu- next time it restarts. ration on this AP next restart • The wired LAN (NOT the Wireless LAN) will be searched for compatible APs. •...

  • Page 46: 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 WNAP-3000PE back to its factory default settings. To reach this screen, select Config File in the Management section of the menu.
  • Page 47 This will terminate the current connection. The WNAP- 3000PE will be unavailable until it has restarted. • By default, the WNAP-3000PE will act as a DHCP client, and automatically obtain an IP address. You will need to determine its new IP address in order to re-...

  • Page 48: Snmp

    7.4 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. Data - SNMP Screen General Enable SNMP Use this to enable or disable SNMP as required Enter the community string, usually either "Public"...
  • Page 49 Select this to have Trap messages sent to the specified PC Send to only. If selected, you must enter the IP Address of the desired Trap version Select the desired option, as supported by your SNMP Man- agement program.

  • Page 50: Log Settings

    7.5 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 2: Syslog Settings Screen Data - Syslog Settings Screen Syslog Server Select the desired Option: •...
  • Page 51 Enter the preferred value between 60 and 600, which Log Time Threshold determine how often the log will be emailed to you. Normally, this can be left at the default value. The de- fault is 600 seconds. Enter the domain name or IP address of the SMTP SMTP Mail Server (Simple Mail Transport Protocol) server you use for sending e-mails.

  • Page 52: Upgrade Firmware

    2. Select the upgrade file. Its name will appear in the Upgrade File field. 3. Click the Upgrade button to commence the firmware upgrade. Note: The WNAP-3000PE is unavailable during the upgrade process, and must restart when the upgrade is completed. Any connections to or through the WNAP-...

  • Page 53: Chapter 8 Pc And Server Configuration

    8.1 Overview All Wireless Stations need to have settings which match the Wireless Access Point. These settings depend on the mode in which the WNAP-3000PE is being used. • If using WEP or WPA-PSK, it is only necessary to ensure that each Wireless station's settings match those of the WNAP-3000PE, as described below.

  • Page 54: Using Wpa-802.1X

    • There must be a Client Login for the WNAP-3000PE itself. • The WNAP-3000PE will use its Default Name as its Client Login name. (However, your Radius server may ignore this and use the IP address instead.) • The Shared Key, set on the Security Screen of the WNAP-3000PE, must match the Shared Secret value on the Radius Server.

  • Page 55: Windows 2000 Domain Controller Setup

    • dhcpd • • rras • webserver (IIS) • Radius Server (Internet Authentication Service) • Certificate Authority Windows 2000 Domain Controller Setup 1. Run dcpromo.exe from the command prompt. 2. Follow all of the default prompts, ensure that DNS is installed and enabled during installation.

  • Page 56: Dhcp Server Configuration

    6. Enter the information for the Certificate Authority, and click Next. 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 57 3. Click Next when the New Scope Wizard Begins. 4. Enter the name and description for the scope, click Next. 5. Define the IP address range. Change the subnet mask if necessary. Click Next. 6. Add exclusions in the address fields if required. If no exclusions are required, leave it blank.

  • Page 58: Certificate Authority Setup

    11. If you don't want a WINS server, just click Next. 12. Select Yes, I want to activate this scope now. Click Next, then Finish. 13. Right-click on the server, and select Authorize. It may take a few minutes to complete.
  • Page 59 3. Select Authenticated Session and Smartcard Logon (select more than one by holding down the Ctrl key). Click OK. 4. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Active Directory Users and Com- puters. 5. Right-click on your active directory domain, and select Properties.
  • Page 60 6. Select the Group Policy tab, choose Default Domain Policy then click Edit. 7. Select Computer Configuration - Windows Settings - Security Settings - Public Key Policies, right-click Automatic Certificate Request Settings - New - Automatic Certificate Request. 8. When the Certificate Request Wizard appears, click Next.

  • Page 61: Internet Authentication Service (Radius) Setup

    2. Right-click on Clients, and select New Client. 3. Enter a name for the access point, click Next. 4. Enter the IP address of the WNAP-3000PE, and set the shared secret, as entered on the Security Profile screen of the WNAP-3000PE.
  • Page 62 8. Click Add... If you don't want to set any restrictions and a condition is required, select Day- And-Time-Restrictions, and click Add... 9. Click Permitted, then OK. Select Next. 10. Select Grant remote access permission. Click Next. 11. Click Edit Profile... and select the Authentication tab. Enable Extensible Authenti- cation Protocol, and select Smart Card or other Certificate.

  • Page 63: Grant Remote Access For Users

    Grant Remote Access 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. 8.6 802.1x Client Setup on Windows XP Windows XP ships with a complete 802.1x client implementation.
  • Page 64 3. You will be prompted for a user name and password. Enter the User name and Password assigned to you by your network administrator, and click OK. 4. On the first screen (below), select Request a certificate, click Next.
  • Page 65 5. Select User certificate request and select User Certificate, the click Next. 6. Click Submit.

  • Page 66: 802.1X Authentication Setup

    7. A message will be displayed, then the certificate will be returned to you. Click Install this certificate. 8. . You will receive a confirmation message. Click Yes. 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.
  • Page 67 IEEE 802.1X is selected, and Smart Card or other Certificate is selected from the EAP type. Encryption Settings The Encryption settings must match the APs (WNAP-3000PE) on the Wireless net- work you want to join. • Windows XP will detect any available Wireless networks, and allow you to config- ure each network independently.
  • Page 68 1. Click on the Wireless Networks tab. 2. Select the wireless network from the Available Networks list, and click Configure. 3. Select and enter the correct values, as advised by your Network Administrator. For example, to use EAP-TLS, you would enable Data encryption, and click the checkbox for the setting: The key is provided for me automatically, as shown be- low.

  • Page 69: Using 802.1X Mode (Without Wpa)

    8.7 Using 802.1x Mode (without WPA) The procedures are similar to using WPA-802.1x. 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 70: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    If your PC uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that it is using an IP Address which is compatible with the WNAP-3000PE. (If no DHCP Server is found, the WNAP-3000PE will default to an IP Address and Mask of 192.168.0.228 and 255.255.255.0.) On Windows PCs, you can use Control Panel-Network to check the Properties for the TCP/IP protocol.

  • Page 71: Appendix B Windows Tcp/Ip

    Appendix B 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 72 9. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 4: 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.

  • Page 73: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Nt4.0

    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 5: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. Figure 6: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 3.
  • Page 74 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.

  • Page 75: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows 2000

    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 7: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 76 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. 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 77: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    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 9: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4.
  • Page 78 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 79: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Vista

    Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connections. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection Status and choose Properties. Click Con- tinue to the User Account Control dialog box, then you should see a screen like the following: Figure 11: Network Configuration (Windows Vista) 3.
  • Page 80 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 12: 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.

  • Page 81: Appendix C About Wireless Lans

    Appendix C 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 82: Channels

    Different Access Points within an ESS can use different Channels. To reduce in- terference, 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 83: Wpa-Enterprise

    WPA-Enterprise This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard. If this option is used: • The Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server. •...

  • Page 84: Appendix D Command Line Interface

    Appendix D 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 85 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 dhcpserverstar- Display DHCP Server start IP Address get dnsserver Display IP Address of DNS Server...
  • Page 86 get operationmode Display Operation Mode get password Display Login Password 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...
  • Page 87 get syslogport Display Syslog Port get syslogserver Display Unicast Syslog Server Address get syslogseverity Display Syslog Severity Level 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...
  • Page 88 set dhcp Set DHCP Mode set dhcpserverendip Set DHCP Server End IP Address set dhcpserverstar- Set DHCP Server start IP Address set dnsserver Set DNS Server IP Address Set 802.1x Dynamic Key Update Mode dot1xdynkeyupdate set dot1xdynkeylife Set 802.1x Dynamic Key Life Time (in Minutes) set dot1xkeytype Set 802.1x Distribute Key Method set fragthreshold...
  • Page 89 set radiussecret Set RADIUS Shared Secret set remoteptmp Set PTMP's Remote MAC Address List set remoteptp Set Remote PTP MAC Address set roguedetect Set Rogue AP Detection Mode set rogueinteval Set Interval of Rogue AP Detection(Range: 3 ~ 99) set roguelegal Add/Delete Legal AP MAC/OUI set roguesnmp Set Rogue AP Detection SNMP Trap Mode...
  • Page 90 set timezone Set Time Zone Setting set username Modify Login User Name set vlan Set VLAN Operational State set vlanid Set the VLAN Tag set wirelessmode Set Wireless LAN Mode set wirelessseparate Set Wireless Seprate Mode set wmm Set WMM Mode set wmmnoack Set WMM No Acknowledge factoryrestore...

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