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LevelOne WAB-7000 User Manual

11a/b/g wireless outdoor multi-client bridge/ap
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WAB-7000
11a/b/g Wireless Outdoor Multi-Client
Bridge/AP
User's Manual
Version: 1.0

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  • Page 1 WAB-7000 11a/b/g Wireless Outdoor Multi-Client Bridge/AP User’s Manual Version: 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION..........................5 & B .........................6 EATURES ENEFITS ........................7 ACKAGE ONTENTS /AP D ......................7 RIDGE ESCRIPTION ..............8 THERNET CABLE WATER PROOF KIT NSTALL UIDE ......................9 OUNTING NSTALL UIDE ......................11 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS ..........................11 PPLICATIONS ......................11 ETWORK ONFIGURATION Ad-hoc Mode (Bridge) ......................... 12 Infrastructure Mode (AP Client) ......................
  • Page 3 ............................44 IRELESS 4.3.1 SSID C ........................44 ONFIGURATION 4.3.2 802.11 ..................45 IRELESS ONFIGURATION 4.3.3 802.11 ..................45 IRELESS ONFIGURATION 4.3.3.1 802.11 ................46 NFRASTRUCTURE 4.3.4 802.11 ..................46 IRELESS ONFIGURATION 4.3.4.1 WEP (W ) ...................47 IRED QUIVALENT RIVACY 4.3.4.2 WPA P )...............48 ERSONAL ROTECTED CCESS 4.3.4.3 WPA E...
  • Page 4 Revision History Version Date Notes 1.9.8.02 2008,05,29 Initial Version...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 Introduction The WAB-7000 Wireless High Power and High Gain Multi-Client Bridge/Access Point/ WDS (wireless distribution system) operates seamlessly in the dual band 2.4/5 GHz frequency spectrum supporting the 802.11b (2.4GHz, 11Mbps) and the newer, faster 802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbps)/ 802.11a (5GHz, 54Mbps) wireless standards.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped in its original package. Outdoor Wireless Client Bridge unit PoI-2000 Power over Ethernet Injector User’s manual CD-ROM Wall/Pole mounting kit Waterproof kit for Ethernet cable 1.3 Bridge/AP Description WAB-7000 External Antenna Connector (N-type) Bridge/AP Ethernet cable...

  • Page 7: Ethernet Cable Water Proof Kit Install Guide

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 1.4 Ethernet cable water proof kit Install Guide Install the Ethernet cable with the waterproof kits shown as below pictures 1~4.

  • Page 8: Mounting Install Guide

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 1.5 Mounting Install Guide a) Pole mounting 1) Lock the bracket on device. 2) Using hoop to fix on pole and bind with U-clamp. 3) Adjust degree of device. 4) Using washer screw to lock with device.
  • Page 9 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 b) Wall mounting 1) Lock the bracket on device. 2) Lock the wall mount bracket on wall.. 3) Adjust degree of device. 4) Using washer screw to lock with device.

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 1.6 System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device. PC/AT compatible computer with a Ethernet interface. Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser 1.7 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 11: A) Ad-Hoc Mode (Bridge)

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 a) Ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) for departmental or SOHO LANs. b) Infrastructure for enterprise LANs. a) Ad-hoc Mode (Bridge) 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.

  • Page 12: Understanding The Hardware

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 2 Understanding the Hardware 2.1 Hardware Installation 1. Place the unit in an appropriate place after conducting a site survey. 2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the AP port of the PoE Injector and the other end into the Bridge/AP.
  • Page 13 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 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 14: Client Bridge Mode - Web Configuration

    After connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page. Specify the User Name and Password. The default user name and password are levelone then click on the Login button. After logging in you will graphical user interface (GUI) of the bridge.
  • Page 15 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 General: Displays firmware version and system date. LAN: Displays the MAC address, IP address, and subnet mask of the LAN interface. Wireless LAN: Displays the status, MAC address, SSID, RF channel, and security settings of the wireless interface.

  • Page 16: System

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.2 System Click on the System link on the navigation drop- down menu. You will then see four options: Administrators Settings, Firmware, System, and Time. Each option is described below. 3.2.1 Administrator Settings Click on the Administrator Settings link under the System menu. This page allows you to configure the password to access this device from the web-browser.
  • Page 17 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 The third part of this page allows you to specify a name for this device as well as save or restore a configuration Click on the Save Settings button to store the changes. Bridge Name: Specify a name for this bridge. Web Idle Timeout: Specify a time in minutes.

  • Page 18: Save Configuration To A File

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.2.1.1 Save Configuration to a File This option allows you to save the current configuration of the device into a file. Click on the Save Configuration button to begin. 3.2.1.2 Restore the Configuration from a File This option allows you to restore a backup configuration from a file to the device.

  • Page 19: Firmware Upgrade

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Please wait while the system is rebooting. Note: Do no un-plug the device during this process as this may cause permanent damage. Once the device has restarted you may need to access the management page through a different IP address.
  • Page 20 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 The above dialog box requests you to confirm the upgrade process. Click on the OK button to continue. Once you click on the OK button, you will return to the previous page which indicates that the upgrade process may take up to one minute.

  • Page 21: System Reboot And Restore Settings To Default

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.2.3 System Reboot and Restore Settings to Default Click on the System link under the System menu. This page allows you to reboot the device using the current settings or restore all the settings to the factory defaults. 3.2.3.1 System Reboot Click on the Reboot the Device button to reboot the device using its current settings.

  • Page 22: Restore Settings To Default

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.2.3.2 Restore Settings to Default Click on the Restore all Settings to Factory Defaults button. This option restores al configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time when the device was shipped from the factory.
  • Page 23 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Time Zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down list. Set the Date and Time: Select a date and time from the drop-down list or do to use computer’s time and date click on the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings button. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings.

  • Page 24: Wireless

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.3 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop- down menu. You will then see six options: SSID, 11a, 11b, 11g, Advanced, and SNMP. The configuration steps are described below. 3.3.1 SSID Configuration Click on the SSID link under the Wireless menu.

  • Page 25: 802.11A Infrastructure / Ad-Hoc Mode

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.3.1.1 802.11a Infrastructure / Ad-hoc Mode Visibility Status: Select Visible or Invisible. This is the SSID broadcast feature. If you set this value to Visible, then the clients will be able to find this SSID on a site survey.

  • Page 26: 802.11B Infrastructure / Ad-Hoc Mode

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.3.2 802.11b Infrastructure / Ad-hoc Mode Wireless Mode: Select the Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc radio button. Infrastructure is a point-to-multipoint (PtMp) topology where as Adhoc is a point-to-point topology (PtP). Wireless Network Name: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless network.

  • Page 27: Wireless 802.11G Configuration

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.3.3 Wireless 802.11g Configuration Wireless Mode: Select the Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc radio button. Infrastructure is a point-to-multipoint (PtMp) topology where as Adhoc is a point-to-point topology (PtP). Wireless Network Name: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless network.

  • Page 28: Wireless Security

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.3.4 Wireless Security Click on the 11a, 11b, or 11g link under the Wireless menu. The third part of this page allows you to configure the security settings of this device. To protect your privacy this mode supports two types of wireless security: WEP and WPA-Personal.

  • Page 29: Wpa/Wpa2 - Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 WEP Key Length: Select a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key length from the drop-down list. WEP Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys. Default WEP Key: You may use up to four different keys for four different networks. Select the current key that will be used.

  • Page 30: Advanced Wireless Settings

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Pre-Shared Key: The key is entered as a pass-phrase of up to 63 alphanumeric characters in ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) format at both ends of the wireless connection. It cannot be shorter than eight characters, although for proper security it needs to be of ample length and should not be a commonly known phrase.

  • Page 31: Snmp

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.3.6 SNMP Click on the SNMP link under the Wireless menu. The page allows you to create the community name and password if you would like remotely manage the device using a SNMP client. Support WebAdmin Control: Select Enable if you would like to use the SNMP feature.

  • Page 32: Lan Settings (Static / Dhcp)

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.4 LAN Settings (Static / DHCP) Click on the LAN link on the navigation drop- down menu. This feature allows you to configure the LAN interface using a static IP address or as a DHCP client. This IP address is also used to access the web-based interface.

  • Page 33: Logs

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Enable DHCP Server: Enter DHCP Server for this device. 3.5 Logs Click on the Logs link on the navigation drop- down menu. Logs display a list of events that are triggered on the Ethernet and Wireless interface.
  • Page 34 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Log Options: Select the type of warning that you would like recorded and place a check in the appropriate box. Then click on the Apply Log Settings Now button. Log Details: The events are logged in this section. Click on the Refresh button to refresh the events or click on the Clear button to clear the events.

  • Page 35: Statistics

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.6 Statistics Click on the Statistics link on the navigation drop-down menu. This page displays the transmitted and received packet statistics of the wired and wireless interface. Sent: The number of packets sent from the bridge. Received: The number of packets received by the bridge.

  • Page 36: Access Point Mode - Web Configuration

    After connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page. Specify the User Name and Password. The default user name and password are levelone then click on the Login button. After logging in you will graphical user interface (GUI) of the Access Point. The...

  • Page 37: System

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2 System Click on the System link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see six options: Administrator Settings, Firmware, System, Time, and Wizard. Each option is described below. 4.2.1 Administrator Settings Click on the Administrator Settings link under the System menu. This page allows you to configure the password to access this device from the web-browser.

  • Page 38: Restore The Configuration From A File

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2.1.2 Restore the Configuration from a File This option allows you to restore a backup configuration from a file to the device. Click on the Browse button to select the file and then click on Restore Configuration from a File button.

  • Page 39: Firmware Upgrade

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Please wait while the system is rebooting. Note: Do no un-plug the device during this process as this may cause permanent damage. Once the device has restarted you may need to access the management page through a different IP address.

  • Page 40: System Reboot And Restore Settings To Default

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 The above dialog box requests you to confirm the upgrade process. Click on the OK button to continue. Once you click on the OK button, you will return to the previous page which indicates that the upgrade process may take up to one minute.

  • Page 41: System Reboot

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2.3.1 System Reboot Click on the Reboot the Device button to reboot the device using its current settings. Once the dialog box appears, click on the OK button to confirm the action. 4.2.3.2 Restore Settings to Default Click on the Restore all Settings to Factory Defaults button.

  • Page 42: System Time Configuration

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2.4 System Time Configuration Click on the Time link under the System menu. This feature allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the device’s internal system clock as well as configure the time zone.

  • Page 43: Wireless

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.3 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see six options: SSID, 11a, 11b, 11g, Advanced, and SNMP. The configuration steps are described below. 4.3.1 SSID Configuration Click on the SSID link under the Wireless menu.

  • Page 44: Wireless 802.11A Configuration

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.3.2 Wireless 802.11a Configuration Click on the 11a link under the Wireless menu. Visibility Status: Select Visible or Invisible. This is the SSID broadcast feature. If you set this value to Visible, then the clients will be able to find this SSID on a site survey.

  • Page 45: 802.11B Infrastructure / Ad-Hoc Mode

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.3.3.1 802.11b Infrastructure / Ad-hoc Mode Visibility Status: Select Visible or Invisible. This is the SSID broadcast feature. If you set this value to Visible, then the clients will be able to find this SSID on a site survey.

  • Page 46: Wep (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 802.11 Mode: Select 802.11b only. Do not use this option when configured at Ad- Hoc mode. Setting ACK_G Timeout: You may specify a time out value, however, it is recommended to use the default setting: 48 Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings.

  • Page 47: Wpa Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 string to any device attempting to communicate with the AP. The device requesting authentication encrypts the challenge text and sends it back to the access point. If the challenge text is encrypted correctly, the access point allows the requesting device to authenticate.

  • Page 48: Wpa Enterprise

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.3.4.3 WPA Enterprise (Wi-Fi Protected Access & 802.1x) Select the WPA-Enterprise radio button if your wireless network uses WPA 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 49: Advanced Wireless And Wds

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Group Key Update Interval: Specify the number of seconds before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed. Authentication Timeout: Specify the number of minutes after which the client will be required to re-authenticate.

  • Page 50: Snmp

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 DITM Interval: A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the wireless Access Point has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value.

  • Page 51: Lan

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Trap Community Name: Specify the password for the SNMP trap community. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings. 4.4 LAN Click on the LAN link under the LAN menu. This feature allows you to configure the LAN interface using a static IP address or as a DHCP client/server.

  • Page 52: Dhcp Server

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.5 DHCP Server Click on the DHCP link under the LAN menu. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The DHCP section is where you configure the built-in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers and other devices on your local area network (LAN).
  • Page 53 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 expires. If the tenant wishes to retain the address when the lease is expired then a new lease is established. If the lease expires and the address is no longer needed than another tenant may use the address. Always Broadcast: If all the computers on the LAN successfully obtain their IP addresses from the Access Point's DHCP server as expected, this option can remain disabled.

  • Page 54: Mac Address Filter

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.6 MAC Address Filter Click on the MAC Address Filter link under the Filter menu. The MAC address filter section can be used to filter network access by machines based on the unique MAC addresses of their network adapter(s).

  • Page 55: Logs

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.7 Logs Click on the Logs link on the navigation menu. Logs display a list of events that are triggered on the Ethernet and Wireless interface. This log can be referred when an unknown error occurs on the system or when a report needs to be sent to the technical support department for debugging purposes.

  • Page 56: Statistics

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.8 Statistics Click on the Statistics link on the navigation menu. This page displays the transmitted and received packet statistics of the wired and wireless interface. Sent: The number of packets sent from the bridge. Received: The number of packets received by the bridge.

  • Page 57: Reset To The Default Id/Password

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 5 Reset to the default ID/Password Because the device do not have reset button but have console port, just in cast if the operator forget the login ID and Password then cannot access the web, this chat is for how to reset to default ID/Password Console cable explanation It cannot use the standard console cable, it must modify one side to jump pin only on one...

  • Page 58: Supper Terminal Steps

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Supper terminal steps Open the terminal software Port Settings...
  • Page 59 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Select the Console Properties settings ASCII setup ASCII Setup...
  • Page 60 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 After connected, press any key to enter the main page. Press Shift + W：get wlan information...
  • Page 61 11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Press Shift + L：get lan information Press Shift + R： Reset to default system Press Shift + S： Reboot system...

  • Page 62: Appendix A - Specifications

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Appendix A – Specifications Data Rates (5.15~5.35GHz, RF Connector 5.725~5.825GHz) 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, (Optional SMA (Fr) Type 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps Europe:19 non-overlapping for External Antenna use) channel (5.15~5.35GHz, Standards 5.47~5.825GHz) IEEE802.11a/b/g,...

  • Page 63: Appendix B - Fcc Interference Statement

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS 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.

  • Page 64: Appendix C - Ic Statement

    11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Appendix C – IC Statement IC statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference and This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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