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  • Page 1 11b/g Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP ECB3500 User’s Manual Version: 1.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................2 REVISION HISTORY........................6 INTRODUCTION ........................7 & B ..................... 7 EATURES ENEFITS ......................8 ACKAGE ONTENTS ......................8 AFETY UIDELINES ....................9 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS ........................
  • Page 3 11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 5.3.1 ..................... 36 YSTEM ROPERTIES 5.3.2 IP S ........................36 ETTINGS 5.3.3 ..................... 37 PANNING ETTINGS ........................39 IRELESS 5.4.1 ...................... 39 IRELESS ETWORK 5.4.2 - WEP................... 40 IRELESS ECURITY 5.4.3 –...
  • Page 4 11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 ........................ 70 ANAGEMENT 7.5.1 ......................70 DMINISTRATION 7.5.2 SNMP S ......................70 ETTINGS 7.5.3 ......71 ACKUP ESTORE SETTINGS ESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS 7.5.4 ...................... 72 IRMWARE PGRADE 7.5.5 ......................72 ETTINGS 7.5.6 ..........................
  • Page 5 11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 9.5.2 ................... 103 IRELESS DVANCED ETTINGS ......................104 ANAGEMENT 9.6.1 ......................105 DMINISTRATION 9.6.2 SNMP S ......................105 ETTINGS 9.6.3 ......106 ACKUP ESTORE SETTINGS ESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS 9.6.4 ....................

  • Page 6: Revision History

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Revision History Version Date Notes September 14, 2008 Initial Version December 15, 2008 GUI and product spec...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Normally, ECB3500 offers mighty security function for your network safety. The attractive design, high performance, and array of features make ECB3500 a suitable wireless solution for your residence or office. This chapter describes the features, package contents, applications, and network configuration.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped in its original package. 1* Wireless High power multi-function 7+1 AP (ECB3500) 1* 12V/1A Power Adapter 1* CAT5 UTP Cable 1* QIG 1* CD (User’s Manual)

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 1.4 System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device. PC/AT compatible computer with an Ethernet interface. Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser 1.5 Applications The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility of wireless LANs: a) Difficult-to-wire environments...
  • Page 10 11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode This is the simplest network configuration with several computers equipped with the PC Cards that form a wireless network whenever they are within range of one another. In ad-hoc mode, each client is peer-to- peer, would only have access to the resources of the other client and does not require an access point.

  • Page 11: Understanding The Hardware

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 2 Understanding the Hardware 2.1 Hardware Installation Place the unit in an appropriate place after conducting a site survey. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 port on the rear panel of the device and another end into your PC/Notebook.
  • Page 12 11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This will allow you to configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook. 3. Select Use the following IP Address radio button and then enter the IP address and subnet mask.

  • Page 13: Switching Between Operating Modes

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 3 Switching Between Operating Modes This device can operate in the following modes: a) Access Point / WDS AP b) Client Bridge c) WDS Bridge d) Repeater e) AP Router Client Router This chapter will describe how to switch between operating modes.

  • Page 14: Access Point Operating Mode

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 4 Access Point / WDS Operating Mode Access Point WDS AP...

  • Page 15: Logging In

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 4.1 Logging In To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet. Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.

  • Page 16: Main

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 4.2.1 Main Click on the Main link under the Status drop-down menu. The status that is displayed corresponds with the operating mode that is selected. Information such as operating mode, system up time, firmware version, serial number, kernel version and application version are displayed in the ‘System’...

  • Page 17: System Log

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 The MAC addresses and signal strength for each client is displayed. Click on the Refresh button to refresh the client list NOTE: You will only see the client when you have other wireless devices connected. 4.2.3 System Log Click on the System Log link under the Status drop-down menu.

  • Page 18: Ip Settings

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Device Name: Specify a name for the device (this is not the SSID), Country/Region: Select a country from the drop-down list. Operating Mode: Select and operating mode. Configuration for each operating mode is described in their respective chapters.

  • Page 19: Spanning Tree Settings

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 4.3.3 Spanning Tree Settings Click on the Spanning Tree link under the System drop-down menu Spanning-Tree Protocol is a link management protocol that provides path redundancy while preventing undesirable loops in the network. Spanning Tree Status: Choose to enable or disable the spanning tree feature.

  • Page 20: Wireless

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 4.4 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see four options: wireless network, wireless MAC filter, WDS link settings, and wireless advanced settings. Each option is described below. 4.4.1 Wireless Network The Wireless Network page allows you to configure the wireless mode, channel, SSID, and security settings.

  • Page 21: Wireless Security - Wep

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 SSID: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless network. The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot exceed 32 characters. VLAN ID: If you have enabled VLAN tagging on your network, specify the VLAN tag Suppressed SSID: Place a check in this box if you would like to hide the SSID.
  • Page 22 11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Authentication Type: Select an authentication method. Options available are Open System, Shared Key. An open system allows any client to authenticate as long as it conforms to any MAC address filter policies that may have been set. All authentication packets are transmitted without encryption.

  • Page 23: Wireless Security - Wpa-Psk, Wpa2-Psk, Wpa-Mixed

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 4.4.1.2 Wireless Security – WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-Mixed Security Mode: Select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Mixed from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WPA pre-shared key. Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses this encryption.

  • Page 24: Wireless Mac Filter

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses this encryption. RADIUS IP Address: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default is usually 1812.

  • Page 25: Wds Link Settings

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 only the listed MAC addresses will be blocked from accessing the network; all other clients will have access to the network. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address. This table lists the blocked or allowed MAC addresses; you may delete selected MAC address or delete all the addresses from the table by clicking on the Delete button.
  • Page 26 11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Data Rate: If you would like to force a data rate, you may select one from the drop- down list. However, for best performance it is recommended to use the Auto setting. Transmit Power: You may have the different application distance of the device by selecting a value from the drop-down list.

  • Page 27: Management

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 4.5 Management Click on the Management link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see seven options: administration, management VLAN, SNMP settings, backup/restore settings, firmware upgrade, time settings, and log. Each option is described below.

  • Page 28: Management Vlan

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 4.5.2 Management VLAN Click on the SNMP link under the Management menu. This option allows you to assign a VLAN tag to the packets. A VLAN is a group of computers on a network whose software has been configured so that they behave as if they were on a separate Local Area Network (LAN).

  • Page 29: Backup/Restore Settings, Reset To Factory Default Settings

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 SNMP Enable/Disable: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP feature. Contact: Specify the contact details of the device. Location: Specify the location of the device. Read-Only Community Name: Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read only access.

  • Page 30: Firmware Upgrade

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 4.5.5 Firmware Upgrade Click on the Upgrade Firmware link under the Management menu. This page is used to upgrade the firmware on the device. Make sure that downloaded the appropriate firmware from your vendor. Click on the Browse button and then select the appropriate firmware and then click on the Upgrade button.

  • Page 31: Time Settings

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 4.5.6 Time Settings Click on the Time Settings link under the Management menu. This page allows you to configure the time on the device. You may do this manually or by connecting to a NTP server.

  • Page 32: Client Bridge Operating Mode

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 5 Client Bridge Operating Mode 5.1 Logging In To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet.

  • Page 33: Status

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 System: This menu includes the system properties, IP and Spanning Tree settings. Wireless: This menu includes status, basic, advanced, and security. Management: This menu includes the admin setup, SNMP, VLAN management, firmware upgrade, and save/restore backup.

  • Page 34: Connection Status

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 5.2.2 Connection Status Click on the Connection Status link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays the current status of the network, including network type, SSID, BSSID, connection status, wireless mode, current channel, security, data rate, noise level and signal strength.

  • Page 35: System Log

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 5.2.3 System Log Click on the System Log link under the Status drop-down menu. The device automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there is not enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained.

  • Page 36: System

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 5.3 System Click on the System link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see three options: System Properties, IP Settings, and Spanning Tree Settings. Each option is described in detail below. 5.3.1 System Properties Click on the System Properties link under the System drop-down menu.

  • Page 37: Spanning Tree Settings

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 IP Network Setting: Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) radio button if the Access Point is connected to a DHCP server. This will allow the Access Point to pass IP addresses to the clients associated with it. You may select Specify an IP Address radio button if you would like the device to use a static IP address.
  • Page 38 11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1...

  • Page 39: Wireless

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 5.4 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see three options: wireless network, wireless security, wireless advanced settings. Each option is described below. 5.4.1 Wireless Network The Wireless Network page allows you to configure the wireless mode, channel, SSID, and security settings.

  • Page 40: Wireless Security - Wep

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 5.4.2 Wireless Security - WEP Security Mode: Select WEP from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WEP encryption. WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security protocol that provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network.

  • Page 41: Wireless Security - Wpa-Psk, Wpa2-Psk

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Default Key: You may use up to four different keys for four different networks. Select the current key that will be used. Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys. Click on the Apply button to save the changes.

  • Page 42: Management

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Data Rate: If you would like to force a data rate, you may select one from the drop- down list. However, for best performance it is recommended to use the Auto setting. Transmit Power: You may have the different application distance of the device by selecting a value from the drop-down list.

  • Page 43: Administration

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 5.5.1 Administration Click on the Administration link under the Management menu. This option allows you to create a user name and password for the device. By default, this device is configured without a user name and password admin. For security reasons it is highly recommended that you create a new user name and password.

  • Page 44: Backup/Restore Settings, Reset To Factory Default Settings

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 SNMP Enable/Disable: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP feature. Contact: Specify the contact details of the device. Location: Specify the location of the device. Read-Only Community Name: Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read only access.

  • Page 45: Firmware Upgrade

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Restore saved settings from a file: Once a file has been backed up, you may restore it by clicking on the Browse button to select the file, and then the Restore button.

  • Page 46: Log

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Manually Set Date and Time: Specify the date and time Automatically Get Date and Time: Select the time zone from the drop down list and then specify the IP address of the NTP server. Click on the Apply button to save the changes.

  • Page 47: Wds Bridge Operating Mode

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 6 WDS Bridge Operating Mode 6.1 Logging In To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet.

  • Page 48: Status

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Wireless: This menu includes status, basic, WDS link settings, WDS security, and wireless advanced settings. Management: This menu includes the admin setup, SNMP, firmware upgrade, time settings, logs, and save/restore backup 6.2 Status Click on the Status link on the navigation drop-down menu.

  • Page 49: Wds Link Status

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 6.2.2 WDS Link Status Click on the WDS Link Status link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays the current status of WDS link, including station ID, MAC address, status and RSSI.

  • Page 50: System

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 6.3 System Click on the System link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see System Properties setting, which described below. 6.3.1 System Properties Click on the System Properties link under the System drop-down menu. This page allows you to switch the operating mode of the device, as well as specify a name and select the operating region.

  • Page 51: Ip Settings

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 6.3.2 IP Settings Click on the IP Settings link under the System drop-down menu This page allows you to configure the device with a static IP address or a DHCP client. IP Network Setting: Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) radio button if the Access Point is connected to a DHCP server.

  • Page 52: Spanning Tree Settings

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 6.3.3 Spanning Tree Settings Click on the Spanning Tree link under the System drop-down menu Spanning-Tree Protocol is a link management protocol that provides path redundancy while preventing undesirable loops in the network. Spanning Tree Status: Choose to enable or disable the spanning tree feature.

  • Page 53: Wireless

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 6.4 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see four options: Wireless Network, WDS Link Settings, Security, Wireless Advanced Settings. Each option is described below. 6.4.1 Wireless Network The Wireless Network page allows you to configure the wireless mode, channel, SSID, and security settings.

  • Page 54: Wds Security - Wep

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 WDS MAC Address: Specify the MAC address of the Access Points that will join the WDS network and then select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 6.4.3 WDS Security - WEP Click on the WDS Security link.

  • Page 55: Wireless Advanced Settings

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 6.4.4 Wireless Advanced Settings Click on the Wireless Advanced Settings link. On this page you can configure the advanced settings to tweak the performance of your wireless network. Options available are: data rate, transmit power, antenna diversity, fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, 802.11g protection and distance.

  • Page 56: Management

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 6.5 Management Click on the Management link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see six options: administration, SNMP settings, backup/restore settings, firmware upgrade, time settings, and log. Each option is described below.

  • Page 57: Backup/Restore Settings, Reset To Factory Default Settings

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 SNMP Enable/Disable: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP feature. Contact: Specify the contact details of the device. Location: Specify the location of the device. Read-Only Community Name: Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read only access.

  • Page 58: Firmware Upgrade

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Restore saved settings from a file: Once a file has been backed up, you may restore it by clicking on the Browse button to select the file, and then the Restore button.

  • Page 59: Time Settings

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 6.5.5 Time Settings Click on the Time Settings link under the Management menu. This page allows you to configure the time on the device. You may do this manually or by connecting to a NTP server.

  • Page 60: Repeater Operating Mode

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 7 Repeater Operating Mode 7.1 Logging In To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet.

  • Page 61: Status

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 System: This menu includes the system properties, IP and Spanning Tree settings. Wireless: This menu includes status, basic, advanced, and security. Management: This menu includes the admin setup, SNMP, firmware upgrade, time settings, log, and save/restore backup.

  • Page 62: Wireless Client List

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 7.2.2 Wireless Client List Click on the Wireless Client List link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays the list of Clients that are associated to the Access Point. The MAC addresses and signal strength for each client is displayed. Click on the Refresh button to refresh the client list 7.2.3 Connection Status Click on the Connection Status link under the Status drop-down menu.

  • Page 63: System Log

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 7.2.4 System Log Click on the System Log link under the Status drop-down menu. The device automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there is not enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained.

  • Page 64: System

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 7.3 System Click on the System link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see three options: System Properties, IP Settings, and Spanning Tree Settings. Each option is described in detail below. 7.3.1 System Properties Click on the System Properties link under the System drop-down menu.

  • Page 65: Spanning Tree Settings

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 IP Network Setting: Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) radio button if the Access Point is connected to a DHCP server. This will allow the Access Point to pass IP addresses to the clients associated with it. You may select Specify an IP Address radio button if you would like the device to use a static IP address.

  • Page 66: Wireless

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 7.4 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then four options: wireless network, wireless security, wireless MAC filter, and wireless advanced settings. Each option is described below.

  • Page 67: Wireless Security - Wep

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Prefer BSSID WDS Support 7.4.2 Wireless Security - WEP Security Mode: Select WEP from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WEP encryption. WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security protocol that provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network.

  • Page 68: Wireless Security - Wpa-Psk, Wpa2-Psk

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Default Key: You may use up to four different keys for four different networks. Select the current key that will be used. Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys. Click on the Apply button to save the changes.

  • Page 69: Wireless Advanced Settings

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 This table lists the blocked or allowed MAC addresses; you may delete selected MAC address or delete all the addresses from the table by clicking on the Delete button. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 7.4.5 Wireless Advanced Settings Click on the Wireless Advanced Settings link.

  • Page 70: Management

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 7.5 Management Click on the Management link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see six options: administration, SNMP settings, backup/restore settings, firmware upgrade, time settings, and log. Each option is described below.

  • Page 71: Backup/Restore Settings, Reset To Factory Default Settings

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 SNMP Enable/Disable: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP feature. Contact: Specify the contact details of the device. Location: Specify the location of the device. Read-Only Community Name: Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read only access.

  • Page 72: Firmware Upgrade

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Restore saved settings from a file: Once a file has been backed up, you may restore it by clicking on the Browse button to select the file, and then the Restore button.

  • Page 73: Log

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Manually Set Date and Time: Specify the date and time Automatically Get Date and Time: Select the time zone from the drop down list and then specify the IP address of the NTP server. Click on the Apply button to save the changes.

  • Page 74: Ap Router Operating Mode

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 8 AP Router Operating Mode 8.1 Logging In To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet.

  • Page 75: Status

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 System: This menu includes the system properties. Router: This includes WAN, LAN, and VPN settings. Wireless: This menu includes status, basic, advanced, and security. Management: This menu includes the admin setup, SNMP, time settings, log, firmware upgrade, and save/restore backup.

  • Page 76: Wireless Client List

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 8.2.2 Wireless Client List Click on the Wireless Client List link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays the list of Clients that are associated to the Access Point. The MAC addresses and signal strength for each client is displayed. Click on the Refresh button to refresh the client list 8.2.3 DHCP Client List Click on the DHCP Client List link under the Status drop-down menu.

  • Page 77: System Log

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 8.2.4 System Log Click on the System Log link under the Status drop-down menu. The device automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there is not enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained.

  • Page 78: Router

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Device Name: Specify a name for the device (this is not the SSID), Country/Region: Select a country from the drop-down list. Operating Mode: Select and operating mode. Configuration for each operating mode is described in their respective chapters.

  • Page 79: Wan - Static Ip

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Internet Connection Type: Select the DHCP from the drop-down list. Account Name: Specify an account name if your ISP has provided you with one. Domain Name: Specify a domain name if the ISP has provided you with one. MTU: The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is a parameter that determines the largest packet size (in bytes) that the router will send to the WAN.
  • Page 80 11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Internet Connection Type: Select the Static IP from the drop-down list. Account Name: Specify an account name if your ISP has provided you with one. Domain Name: Specify a domain name if the ISP has provided you with one. MTU: The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is a parameter that determines the largest packet size (in bytes) that the router will send to the WAN.

  • Page 81: Wan - Pppoe

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 8.4.1.3 WAN – PPPoE The WAN interface can be configured as PPPoE. This type of connection is usually used for a DSL service and requires a username and password to connect. Internet Connection Type: Select PPPoE from the drop-down list.

  • Page 82: Vpn Pass Through

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 8.4.2 VPN Pass Through Click on the VPN Pass Through link under the Router drop-down menu. This page allows you to enable the pass through feature. PPTP Pass Through: Place a check in this box if you would like to enable this pass through.

  • Page 83: Wireless Security - Wep

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Wireless Mode: Depending on the type of wireless clients that are connected to the network, you may select B, G, or B/G-mixed. If you are not sure about which clients will be accessing the wireless networks, it is recommended that you select B/G- mixed for the best performance.

  • Page 84: Wireless Security - Wpa-Psk, Wpa2-Psk

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Authentication Type: Select an authentication method. Options available are Open System, Shared Key or Auto. An open system allows any client to authenticate as long as it conforms to any MAC address filter policies that may have been set. All authentication packets are transmitted without encryption.

  • Page 85: Wireless Mac Filter

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses this encryption. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to work with existing Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with WEP.

  • Page 86: Wds Link Settings

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 8.5.3 WDS Link Settings Click on the WDS Link Settings On this page you can configure the WDS (Wireless Distribution System) which allows the Access Point to function as a repeater. WDS MAC Address: Specify the MAC address of the Access Points that will join the WDS network and then select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list.

  • Page 87: Management

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Fragment: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to improve performance on noisy networks. RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from degrading the performance.

  • Page 88: Snmp Settings

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Remote Management: Choose to enable or disable remote management. Remote Upgrade: Choose to enable or disable remote firmware upgrade. Remote Management Port: Specify a port for remote management. For example, if specify 8080, then...

  • Page 89: Firmware Upgrade

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Save a copy of the current settings: Click on the Backup button to save the current configuration. Restore saved settings from a file: Once a file has been backed up, you may restore it by clicking on the Browse button to select the file, and then the Restore button.

  • Page 90: Time Settings

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Note: The upgrade process may take about 1 minute to complete. Do not power off the device during this process as it may crash the device and make it unusable. The device will restart automatically once the upgrade is complete.
  • Page 91 11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Log Server IP Address: Specify the IP address of the server that will receive the system log. Local Log: Choose to enable or disable the local log. Click on the Apply button to save the changes.

  • Page 92: Client Router Operating Mode

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 9 Client Router Operating Mode 9.1 Logging In To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet.

  • Page 93: Status

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Router: This includes WAN, LAN, and VPN settings. Wireless: This menu includes status, basic, advanced, and security. Management: This menu includes the admin setup, SNMP, time settings, log, firmware upgrade, and save/restore backup. 9.2 Status Click on the Status link on the navigation drop-down menu.

  • Page 94: Connection Status

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 9.2.2 Connection Status Click on the Connection Status link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays the current status of the network, including network type, SSID, BSSID, connection status, wireless mode, current channel, security, data rate, noise level and signal strength.

  • Page 95: System Log

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 9.2.3 System Log Click on the System Log link under the Status drop-down menu. The device automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there is not enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained.

  • Page 96: Router

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Device Name: Specify a name for the device (this is not the SSID), Country/Region: Select a country from the drop-down list. Operating Mode: Select and operating mode. Configuration for each operating mode is described in their respective chapters.
  • Page 97 11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Internet Connection Type: Select the DHCP from the drop-down list. Account Name: Specify an account name if your ISP has provided you with one. Domain Name: Specify a domain name if the ISP has provided you with one. MTU: The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is a parameter that determines the largest packet size (in bytes) that the router will send to the WAN.

  • Page 98: Wan - Static Ip

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 9.4.1.2 WAN – Static IP The WAN interface can be configured as Static IP address. In this type of connection, your ISP provides you with a dedicated IP address (which does not change as DHCP).

  • Page 99: Wan - Pppoe

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 IP Subnet Mask: Specify the subnet mask for this IP address, which is assigned by your ISP. Gateway IP Address: Specify the IP address of the default gateway, which is assigned by your ISP. Domain Name Server: Specify the primary and secondary DNS server IP address.

  • Page 100: Vpn Pass Through

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 MTU: The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is a parameter that determines the largest packet size (in bytes) that the router will send to the WAN. If LAN devices send larger packets, the router will break them into smaller packets. Ideally, you should set this to match the MTU of the connection to your ISP.

  • Page 101: Wireless

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 9.5 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then three options: wireless network, wireless security, and wireless advanced settings. Each option is described below. 9.5.1 Wireless Network The Wireless Network page allows you to configure the wireless mode, channel, SSID, and security settings.

  • Page 102: Wireless Security - Wep

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Prefer BSSID 9.5.1.1 Wireless Security - WEP Security Mode: Select WEP from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WEP encryption. WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security protocol that provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network.

  • Page 103: Wireless Security - Wpa-Psk, Wpa2-Psk

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 9.5.1.2 Wireless Security – WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, Security Mode: Select WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WPA pre-shared key.

  • Page 104: Management

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Data Rate: If you would like to force a data rate, you may select one from the drop- down list. However, for best performance it is recommended to use the Auto setting. Transmit Power: You may have the different application distance of the device by selecting a value from the drop-down list.

  • Page 105: Administration

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 9.6.1 Administration Click on the Administration link under the Management menu. This option allows you to create a user name and password for the device. By default, this device is configured without a user name and password admin. For security reasons it is highly recommended that you create a new user name and password.

  • Page 106: Backup/Restore Settings, Reset To Factory Default Settings

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 SNMP Enable/Disable: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP feature. Contact: Specify the contact details of the device. Location: Specify the location of the device. Read-Only Community Name: Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read only access.

  • Page 107: Firmware Upgrade

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Restore saved settings from a file: Once a file has been backed up, you may restore it by clicking on the Browse button to select the file, and then the Restore button.

  • Page 108: Log

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Manually Set Date and Time: Specify the date and time Automatically Get Date and Time: Select the time zone from the drop down list and then specify the IP address of the NTP server. Click on the Apply button to save the changes.

  • Page 109: Appendix A - Specifications

    11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.1 Appendix A – Specifications Hardware Spécifications Physical Interface LAN: One 10/100 Fast Ethernet RJ-45 Reset Button Power Jack LEDs Status Power/ Status Internet (WAN) WLAN (Wireless Connection) LAN (10/100Mbps) Power Requirements Power Supply: 90 to 240 VDC ±...

  • Page 110: Software Features

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Software Features Topology Infrastructure Operation Mode Access Point + WDS AP/Client Bridge/Repeater/ WDS Bridge/Client Router/AP Router • DHCP Server • DHCP Client • PPPoE (Client Router /AP Router mode) • NAT/ NAPT Router VPN pass-through (PPTP, L2TP, IPSEC) •...
  • Page 111 Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Humidity (non- 5%～95% typical condensing) Dimensions 125mm (L) x 108mm (W) x 31mm (H) Weight 350g...

  • Page 112: Appendix B - Fcc Interference Statement

    Multi-Function Gigabit Wireless-N Client Bridge Version 1.0 Appendix B – FCC Interference Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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