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  • Page 1 About Black Box Black Box Network Services is your source for more than 118,000 networking and infrastructure products. You’ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free, live 24/7 Tech support available in 20 seconds or less.
  • Page 2 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) • Customer FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Support • Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • Information Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 3 11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Specifications ......................................8 2. Overview ......................................... 9 2.1 Introduction ......................................9 2.2 Features ......................................9 2.3 Safety Information ....................................9 2.4 System Requirements ..................................10 2.5 What’s Included ....................................10 2.6 Front Panel ......................................10 2.7 Back Panel ......................................11 3.
  • Page 5 11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point 3.10 System Utilities ....................................47 3.10.1 Change Password ................................... 47 3.10.2 IP Address of the Wireless Access Point ..........................48 3.10.3 DHCP Server ................................... 49 4. Advanced Configuration ..................................51 4.1 Configuration Backup and Restore ..............................51 4.2 Firmware Upgrade ....................................
  • Page 6 FCC and IC RFI Statements Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pur- suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 7 11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
  • Page 8 Compliance R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) as of April 8, 2000.

  • Page 9: Specifications

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  • Page 10: Overview

    2. Overview 2.1 Introduction Use the 11N 2T2R Access Point to connect computers and wireless devices that are compatible with 802.11n/g/Draft-N to an exist- ing wired Ethernet network at speeds of up to 300 Mbps. Even inexperienced users can setup a network environment in a very short time (within minutes). Simply follow the setup proce- dure described in Section 3.2.

  • Page 11: System Requirements

    • An available AC power socket (100–240 V, 50/60Hz) 2.5 What’s Included Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. • Wireless Access Point • 3-dBi dipole antenna (2 pcs) •...

  • Page 12: Back Panel

    Chapter 2: Overview 2.7 Back Panel The Wireless Access Point’s back panel is shown in Figure 2-2. Table 2-2 describes its components. Figure 2-2. Back panel. Table 2-2. Back panel components. Number Component Description Antennas Included detachable 3-dBi antennas connect here. Power connector Connects to an A/C power adapter.

  • Page 13: Installation And Configuration

    11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point 3. Installation and Configuration 3.1 Installation Please follow these instructions to connect the wireless access point to your computers and network devices: 1. Using an Ethernet cable, connect the access point to an ADSL modem, router, or switch/hub in your network.
  • Page 14 Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 2. Select Specify an IP address, then input the following settings (see Figure 3-2): IP address: 192.168.2.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click OK when finished. Figure 3-2. Input IP address and subnet mask. Page 13...

  • Page 15: Windows 2000 Ip Address Setup

    11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point 3.2.2 Windows 2000 IP Address Setup 1. Click on the Start button (located at the lower-left corner of your computer), then click on control panel. Double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icons, double click Local Area Connection, and the Local Area Connection Properties win- dow will appear.
  • Page 16 Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration Click OK when finished. See Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4. Internet protocol (TCP/IP) properties screen. Page 15...

  • Page 17: Windows Xp Ip Address Setup

    11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point 3.2.3 Windows XP IP Address Setup 1. Click on the Start button (located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click on the control panel. Double-click the Network and Internet Connections icon, click on Network Connections, and then double-click on Local Area Connection. The Local Area Connection Properties window will appear (see Figure 3-5).
  • Page 18 Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 2. Select Use the following IP address (see Figure 3-6), then input the following settings: IP address: 192.168.2.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Figure 3-6. Internet protocol (TCP/IP) properties. Click OK when finished. Page 17...

  • Page 19: Windows Vista Ip Address Setup

    11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point 3.2.4 Windows Vista IP Address Setup 1. Click on the Start button (located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click on control panel. Click View Network Status and Tasks, then click Manage Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Network, then select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window will appear.

  • Page 20: Connnecting To The Web Management Interface

    Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 2. Select Use the following IP address, then input the following settings (see Figure 3-8): IP address: 192.168.2.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click OK when finished. Figure 3-8. Properties window, General tab. 3.2.5 Connecting to the Web Management Interface All functions and settings of this access point must be configured via the web management interface.

  • Page 21: View System Status And Information

    11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point Type in the user name and password in the respective fields. (The default user name is admin, and the default password is 1234). Press the OK button, and the access point’s Web management interface appears (see Figure 3-10): Figure 3-10.
  • Page 22 Up Time Displays the total time passed since the wireless access point was powered on. Hardware Version Displays the hardware version. Use this information when you need online help from Black Box Technical Support. Runtime Code Version Displays the current firmware version. If you want to perform firmware upgrade, this number will help you to determine if you need an upgrade.

  • Page 23: Select An Operating Mode For The Wireless Access Point

    11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point 3.4 Select an Operating Mode for the Wireless Access Point This access point operates in different modes; click on Basic Setting on the left of the Web management interface screen to select an operating mode for different needs: Click on the Mode dropdown menu to select an operating mode.
  • Page 24 Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration Table 3-3. AP mode setup options. Option Description Band Select the wireless band you want to use. By selecting different band settings, you’ll be able to allow or deny access to the wireless client on a certain band. If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), then only wireless clients using the wire- less band you select (802.11b, 802.11 Draft-N, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this access point.
  • Page 25 11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point Multiple ESSID This access point supports four SSIDs. Configure the main SSID in the Basic Setting page, then configure another three SSIDs here. With different SSIDs, you can separate the wireless networks with different SSID names, wireless security, WMM, and VLAN set- tings.

  • Page 26: Station Infrastructure

    Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 3.4.2 Station-Infrastructure In this mode, you can connect the access point to an Ethernet device such as a TV and game player to enable the Ethernet device to be a wireless station and join a wireless network through an access point or AP router. Figure 3-15.
  • Page 27 11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point After you finish the settings, click on the Apply button, and the following message will be displayed: Figure 3-16. Settings saved successfully prompt. When you see this message, the settings you made are successfully saved. Click on the Continue button to go back to the previ- ous page and continue setting items, or click on the Apply button to restart the wireless access point.

  • Page 28: Ap Bridge-Point To Point Mode

    Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration Table 3-6 (continued). Wireless site survey options. Option Description BSSID Displays the access point’s BSSID (MAC Address). Encryption Displays the access point’s encryption setting. If you selected the access point with a security setting, go to Section 3.7, Wireless Security, to set the same security for the access point you want to associate.

  • Page 29: Ap Bridge-Point To Multipoint Mode

    11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point Table 3-7 (continued). AP bridge-point to point mode options. Option Description Channel Number Select a channel number you want to use. The channel number must be same as another wire- less access point you want to connect.
  • Page 30 Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration Table 3-8. AP bridge-point to multi-point mode options. Option Description Band Select the wireless band you want to use. Selecting a different band setting will enable the AP to allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band. If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), only wireless clients using the wireless band you select (802.11b, 802.11 Draft-N, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this access point.

  • Page 31: Ap Bridge-Wds Mode

    11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point 3.4.5 AP Bridge-WDS Mode In this mode, this wireless access point connects to up to four wireless access points that use the same mode, and all wired Ethernet clients of every wireless access point will be connected together. Use this mode to connect a network to other networks that are physically isolated.

  • Page 32: Universal Repeater

    Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration Table 3-9 (continued). AP bridge WDS mode options. Option Description MAC Address 1-4 Input the MAC address of the wireless access point you want to connect. Set Security Click on this button to select an encryption mode for this wireless link, and a new popup win- dow will appear.
  • Page 33 11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point Table 3-10. Universal repeater options. Option Description Band Select the wireless band you want to use. Selecting different band settings enables you to allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band. If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), only wireless clients using the wireless band you select (802.11b, 802.11 Draft-N, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this access...

  • Page 34: Wps Setting

    Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration When you see this message, the settings you made are successfully saved. Click on the Continue button to go back to the previ- ous page and continue setting other items, or click on the Apply button to restart the wireless access point. The changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.
  • Page 35 11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point Table 3-11. Enable WPS options. Option Description Enable WPS Check this box to enable or disable WPS function. Wi-Fi Protected All information related to WPS will be displayed here. It’s helpful when you’re setting up Setup Information connections by WPS.

  • Page 36: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 3.6 Advanced Wireless Settings This wireless access point has many advanced wireless features. NOTE: All settings listed here are for experienced users only. If you’re not sure about the meaning and function of these settings, don’t modify them, or the wireless performance will be adversely affected.
  • Page 37 11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point Table 3-12 (continued). Advanced Settings screen options. Option Description Channel Width Selects the wireless channel width (bandwidth taken by wireless signals of this access point). We suggest setting Auto 20/40MHz. Do not change this to 20 MHz unless you know what it is.

  • Page 38: Wireless Security

    Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 3.7 Wireless Security This wireless access point provides many types of wireless security (wireless data encryption). When you use data encryption, data transferred by radio signals in the air will become unreadable for those people who don’t know the correct encryption key (encryption password).

  • Page 39: Disable Security

    11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point 2. Never use simple words as an encryption password. Using a random combination of symbols, numbers, and alphabets will greatly improve security. 3. Use WPA when possible—it's much safer than WEP. 4. Change the encryption password periodically.

  • Page 40: Wep

    Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 3.7.2 WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a common encryption mode that’s safe enough for home and personal use. If you need a high- er level of security, consider using WPA encryption. However, some wireless clients don’t support WPA, but only support WEP, so WEP is still a good choice for you if you have this type of client in your network environment.

  • Page 41: Wpa Pre-Shared Key

    11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point Table 3-13 (continued). WEP options. Option Description Enable 802.1x Check this box to enable 802.1x user authentication. Refer to Section 3.7.5 for detailed Authentication instructions. After you finish the settings, click on the Apply button, and the following message will be displayed: Figure 3-34.

  • Page 42: Wpa Radius

    Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration Table 3-14. WPA pre-shared key options. Option Description WPA Unicast Cipher Suite Available options are: WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES), and WPA2 Mixed. You can select one of them, but you have to make sure your wireless client supports the cipher you selected.
  • Page 43 11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point Table 3-15. WPS RADIUS screen options. Option Description Pre-shared Key Input a pre-shared key according to the key format you selected here. For security, don’t use simple words. Use internal MD5/PEAP Uses a built-in RADIUS Server (refer to Section 3.8) instead of an external RADIUS server. If you RADIUS Server check this box, the value in the following three fields will be ignored.

  • Page 44: 802.1X Authentication

    Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 3.7.5 802.1x Authentication You can enable 802.1x user identification (based on RADIUS user authentication server) by checking the Enable 802.1x Authentication box when you select Disable or WEP as the encryption type. The following screen will be displayed: Figure 3-39.

  • Page 45: Radius Server

    11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point When you see this message, the settings you made are successfully saved. Click on the Continue button to go back to the previ- ous page and continue setting other items, or click on the Apply button to restart the wireless access point. The changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

  • Page 46: Mac Filtering

    Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration Table 3-17 (continued). Radius server options. Option Description Authentication Client Add an allowed radius client IP address here. Input client IP, secret key, then re-type the secret key in the corresponding field, and click on the Add button to add the IP address to the radius server database.
  • Page 47 11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point To set up MAC filtering, click MAC Filtering on the left of the Web management interface and the following screen will be dis- played: Figure 3-43. MAC address filtering table screen. This page contains two parts of MAC filtering information. All allowed MAC addresses will be listed in the upper part (1), and you can add new MAC addresses by components in the lower part (2).

  • Page 48: System Utilities

    Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration After you finish the settings, click on the Apply button. The following message will be displayed: Figure 3-44. Settings saved successfully prompt. When you see this message, the settings you made are successfully saved. Click on the Continue button to go back to the previ- ous page and continue setting other items, or click on the Apply button to restart the wireless access point.

  • Page 49: Ip Address Of The Wireless Access Point

    11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point Input the current password in Current Password field, then input a new password in both the New Password and the Re-Enter Password field. After you finish, go to the bottom of this page and click on the Apply button. The following message will be dis- played: Figure 3-46.

  • Page 50: Dhcp Server

    Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration After you finish, go to the bottom of this page and click on the Apply button, and the following message will be displayed: Figure 3-48. Settings saved successfully prompt. When you see this message, the settings you made are successfully saved. You can click on the Continue button to go back to the previous page and continue setting other items, or click on the Apply button to restart the wireless access point.
  • Page 51 11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point Table 3-19. DHCP server screen options. Option Description Default Gateway IP Input the network’s default gateway IP address. Domain Name Server IP Input the domain name server’s (DNS) IP address here. Start IP Input the start IP address of the IP range.

  • Page 52: Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration 4. Advanced Configuration 4.1 Configuration Backup and Restore Backup all configurations of this access point to a file, so you can make several copies of the access point configuration for securi- ty reasons. To backup or restore the access point configuration, follow these instructions: Click on the Configuration Tool on the left of the Web management interface, and the following screen will be displayed on your web browser: Figure 4-1.

  • Page 53: Firmware Upgrade

    11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point 4.2 Firmware Upgrade To upload the most recent firmware to the access point, click Upgrade on the left of the Web management interface, and the fol- lowing screen will be displayed: Figure 4-2. Web upgrade screen.
  • Page 54 Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration Figure 4-4. Confirm reset screen. Click OK to reset the access point, or click Cancel to abort. Remember all connections between the wireless client and this access point will be disconnected. Page 53...

  • Page 55: Appendix A. Troubleshooting

    Appendix A. Troubleshooting A.1 Problem/Solutions If the access point is working improperly, read this section. If you still need help, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746- 5500. Problem: The access point is not responding to me when I want to access it by Web browser.

  • Page 56: Calling Black Box

    Support. A.2 Calling Black Box If you determine that your 11N 2T2R Access Point is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user- serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description, including: •...

  • Page 57: Appendix B. Glossary

    11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point Appendix B. Glossary Default Gateway (Access point): Every non-access point IP device needs to configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gate- way, which will then send it out towards the destination.
  • Page 58 Appendix B: Glossary MAC Address: MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a net- work. The MAC address is a unique identifier for a device with an Ethernet interface. It is comprised of two parts: 3 bytes of data that corresponds to the Manufacturer ID (unique for each manufacturer), plus 3 bytes that are often used as the product’s serial number.
  • Page 59 11N 2T2R Wireless Access Point Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI): Many devices support a graphical user interface that is based on the Web browser. This means the user can use the familiar Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer to control/configure or monitor the device being managed.

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