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Page 1: Wireless Access Point
802.11a/b/g BWA Wireless Access Point Introduction PageI... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
....................6 NSTALLING CCESS OINT Hardware Installation ....................... 6 Configuring the TCP/IP Settings of Your PC................8 Checking Your LAN Connections..................... 9 Installing Your AG-3621 AP with a Web Management............10 ......................11 PERATING ISTANCE CHAPTER 3. BASIC CONFIGURATION.................. 13 ....................... 13... - Page 3 G ............................. 31 UPER (WMM)......................31 ULTI MEDIA WDS ..........................32 MART AG-3621 ..............32 UILD IRELESS NFRASTRUCTURE VIA Wireless Access Point Mode....................32 Station Adapter Mode......................33 Wireless Bridging Mode ......................34 Wireless Repeater Mode ....................... 36 Wireless Inter-building Mode ....................37 CHAPTER 5.
- Page 4 Figure 3 Wireless Repeater ....................4 Figure 4 Wireless Access Point....................5 Figure 5 AG-3621 Wireless network Connection properties............ 8 Figure 6 AG-3621 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties ............9 Figure 7 AG-3621 Ping Reply ....................10 Figure 8 AG-3621 log in window ................... 10 Figure 9 AG-3621 General Information .................
- Page 5 Figure 42 Event log ....................... 49 Figure 43 Reboot AP......................50 Content of Table Table 1 AG-3621 LEDs Information..................6 Table 2 AG-3621 Default Settings ..................13 Table 3 Wireless Advanced Settings ..................17 Table 4 Security ........................22 Introduction...
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Page 6: Document Conventions
FWS Corporation. Preface About This Manual This manual explains FWS enterprise-class AG-3621 access point. Document Conventions AP refers to an access point. STA refers to a station... -
Page 7: Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the FWS’s AG-3621 Access Point (hereafter called access point). This Access Point provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. - Page 8 DHCP Client Support DHCP Server provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The AG-3621 can act as a client and obtain information from your DHPC server. SNMP Support Support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) management.
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Page 9: Typical Infrastructure
The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct SSID can connect. Typical Infrastructure The AG-3621 Access Point proves to be a highly competent device, undertaking various tasks for your different environments. We’ll spell out the applicability below. Wireless Point-to-Point The wireless Point-to-Point mode features connecting two sub-networks far away, allowing ou to quickly and cost-effectively have access to the internet in a matter of minutes. -
Page 10: Figure 2 Wireless Point-To-Point
Figure 2 Wireless Point-to-Point Wireless Repeater When the other AP is several thousands miles away form the AG-3621, the repeater mode is strongly recommended. Figure 3 Wireless Repeater Wireless Access Point This mode is typically for mobile environments. Introduction Page4... -
Page 11: Typical Case
The high-quality performance enables the AG-3621 to gain widespread acknowledgements. It is able to undertake tasks in various situations. Create or expand well-created network via the AG-3621 in enterprises or residential quarters Provide an access to Metropolitan Area Network via WLAN... -
Page 12: Chapter 2. Basic Installation
Chapter 2. Basic Installation System Requirements Before installing the AG-3621 access point, make sure your system meets these requirements. The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the package, or one like it. A 230 V, 50 HZ AC power source. -
Page 13: Hardware Installation
Ethernet. Set Up the AG-3621 Access Point Tip: Before mounting the AG-3621 in a high location, first set up and test the AG-3621 to verify wired network connectivity. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part of your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. -
Page 14: Configuring The Tcp/Ip Settings Of Your Pc
Connect one end of an Ether cable to the AG-3621 AP and connect the other end to the Ethernet LAN port located on your PC. Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to the AG-3621 and verify the following: The PWR power light goes on. -
Page 15: Checking Your Lan Connections
Figure 6 AG-3621 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Checking Your LAN Connections Please follow the steps below to check whether your LAN connection is OK, by using “Ping” command. Click Start. Programs Accessories Command Prompt Under MS-DOS, you can use “ping” to check whether your computer has been successfully associated to your AG-3621. -
Page 16: Installing Your Ag-3621 Ap With A Web Management
Figure 7 AG-3621 Ping Reply Installing Your AG-3621 AP with a Web Management Connect to the AG-3621 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.1.1 in the address field. A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 8 AG-3621 log in window... -
Page 17: Operating Distance Tips
Clicking Login now, it will navigate you into AG-3621’s homepage-----General Information will be shown below. Figure 9 AG-3621 General Information Operating Distance Tips The range of your wireless connection is significantly determined by the physical placement of the access point. - Page 18 antenna in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage. If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency Channels to reduce interference. The recommended Channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 Channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
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Page 19: Chapter 3. Basic Configuration
Chapter 3. Basic Configuration Default Factory Settings We’ll elaborate the AG-3621 default factory settings. You can re-acquire these parameters by resort button. If necessary, please refer to the “the way to restore default factory settings. FEATURE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS User Name (case sensitive) -
Page 20: Basic Information About The Ag-3621
MAC Address MAC Address is short for Media Access Control address, a hardware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network. Country/Region This field identifies the region where the AG-3621 can be used. It may not be legal to operate... - Page 21 The AG-3621 acts as a bridge connecting APs. Two bridge modes are available below. Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge Select this only if this AG-3621 is the “Master” for a group of bridges. The other bridge must use this AG-3621 MAC address. They then send all traffic to this “Master”, rather than communicate directly with each other.
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Page 22: Wireless Information About The Ag-3621
Channel This field identifies which operating frequency will be used. Security Profiles This provides a list of virtual APs derived from AG-3621 Virtual AP, spelling out profile name, SSID, MAC, security, and status. Build Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge Mode Under this mode, two separate networks located apart can be connected to carry out data-transmission about several thousand miles away Create a connection between AP and wireless station separately. -
Page 23: Table 3 Wireless Advanced Settings
Preamble Type A long transmit preamble may provide a more reliable connection or slightly longer range. A short transmit preamble gives better performance. Long is the default Antenna Select the desired antenna for transmitting and receiving. Auto is the default. Table 3 Wireless Advanced Settings... -
Page 24: Chapter 4. Advanced Settings
This field is optional. Enter the IP address of the Secondary Radius Server on your LAN. Radius Port Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius Server. Radius Shared Key Enter the desired value for the Radius shared key. This key enables the AG-3621 to log in to Advanced Settings... -
Page 25: Getting To Know Ag-3621 Wireless Security Options
You can restrict access to only trusted clients so that unknown clients cannot wirelessly connect to the AG-3621. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed. -
Page 26: Figure 12 Ag-3621 Access Control
Figure 12 AG-3621 access control You can restrict access to only trusted stations so that unknown stations cannot wirelessly connect to the AG-3621 by turning Access Control on. By entering MAC Address of new stations, you can manually add the stations, allowing them to be connected to the AG-3621 Take notes of the steps below to activate “access control”. - Page 27 You have two authentication options. Authentication • Open System: No authentication is imposed to the AG-3621. However, if the 802.1x option is configured, authentication of connections can be performed by a RADIUS server. • Shared: this is for shared key authentication. Data is encrypted.
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Page 28: Time Server
By clicking Basic Settings, the “Basic Settings” will appear shown below. Figure 13 Basic settings The AG-3621 allows you to synchronize the time between your network and time server by using NTP Time Server. Time Sever provides correct and current time in any world time zone, country or major city. -
Page 29: Bridge/Router Mode
AG-3621 can be figured as bridge mode and router mode. Bridge Mode Under Bridge Mode, the AG-3621 will act as a pass-through bridging your network, by associating with various devices. This can extend your radius of your network. Spanning Tree: Enabling spanning tree can prevent undesirable loops in the network, ensuring a smooth running network. -
Page 30: Figure 15 Router Mode—Wan At Ethernet Port
Figure 15 Router Mode—WAN at Ethernet Port Figure 16 Router Mode—WAN at Wireless Port Under the AP mode, the AG-3621 acts as Router. In general, WAN is designed at the Ethernet port and LAN at wireless port. Advanced Settings... -
Page 31: Any Ip
Figure 17 Router Mode-WAN at Ethernet Port Under the Repeater mode, the AG-3621 acts as Router. In general, WAN is designed at the Ethernet port and LAN at wireless port. Figure 18 Router Mode-WAN at Ethernet Port Any IP If IP address has slipped your mind, any IP functionality can relieve your anxiety. -
Page 32: Http Redirect
Currently market campaign has a stake in the future of your company, so that plugging your products on website is a basic step for your goods. The AG-3621 access point has insight into your need. Enabling HTTP Redircet, you can enter the company website (for example, http://www.google.com). It is your desired web that first appear when someone is surfing on internet, via a station connected to your AP for internet surf. -
Page 33: Figure 20 Firewall Management
“wanted” for your PC. Click the firewall link and you’ll be navigated to Firewall Management interface. Figure 20 Firewall management Before applying the firewall management, you need enable firewall. Here we’ll discuss Firewall. Name Enter your desired firewall rule name in this field. Allow This field identifies which packets have IP addresses specified by you, are allowed to transmit at your LAN. -
Page 34: Virtual Server
Figure 21 Firewall list Virtual Server Note Virtual server can be enabled only under router mode. AG-3621 access point distinguishes by acting as a virtual server. This most cost-effective server virtualization technology is engineered for heterogeneous network. Please refer to the following diagram. -
Page 35: Figure 22 Virtual Server Management
Figure 22 Virtual server management We’ll discuss virtual elements below. Name Enter the virtual server’s name in this field. Private IP This specifies the IP Address at your LAN. Protocol Type This field is optional. TCP or UDP. Private Port This specifies your LAN port. -
Page 36: Vap / Vlan
All this can be achieved using a single infrastructure to emulate up to 8 infrastructures. The AG-3621 AP does this by assigning each of the 8 VLANs it’s own SSID, so you will think you are looking at up to 8different wireless networks. -
Page 37: Superg
Figure 23 VLAN You can configure each profile by clicking “Edit”. Such configuration as configuring profile name, SSID, enabling “broadcast SSID”, or doing security. Super G Under the Access Point mode, data transmission can be greatly improved if enabling super G. However, under the bridge mode, its’... -
Page 38: Smart Wds
WMM defines four access categories (voice, video, best effort, and background) that are used to prioritize traffic so that these applications have access to the necessary network resources. When your STA connect to the AG-3621, you can enjoy high-quality multimedia function at your LAN, by enabling WMM. Note Before enabling WMM, make sure your stations must also support WMM. -
Page 39: Station Adapter Mode
AP. Note Securities are required to ensure safe communication. Further, wireless client isolation is needed to protect the clients against illegal invasion. Station Adapter Mode Acting as a station adapter, the AG-3621 is linked to other access points. Advanced Settings... -
Page 40: Wireless Bridging Mode
This field provides the AG-4621 MAC address. Remote MAC Address Enter the MAC Address of your desired devices connected to the AG-3621 in WDS Mode. Uplink Speed Limit You can specify the transmission rate between the AG-3621 and other devices by entering the value in uplink speed limit. -
Page 41: Figure 26 Wds Mode
Under this mode, two separate networks apart can be connected to carry out data-transmission. Create a connection between AP and wireless station separately. Open the AG-3621 management web through entering the default factory IP Address 192.168.1.1, user name—admin and password—password. Enter the other AP’s name on the MAC address field, respectively,... -
Page 42: Wireless Repeater Mode
Figure 27 Wireless Point to Multi-Point Bridge Under this mode, this AG-3621 is responsible for a pivot AP, connecting other APs and devices apart. Figure 28 Wireless Point-to-Point Mode The building steps are identical to the Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge. Wireless Repeater Mode Under this hybrid mode, the AG-3621 is capable of establishing the connections between wireless stations and other APs, reaching as far as thousands of miles. -
Page 43: Wireless Inter-Building Mode
MAC address in AP2 remote MAC address field. Figure 29 Wireless Repeater Mode Wireless Inter-building Mode Under bridge mode, enabling smart WDS, the AG-3621 access point can sniff other AG3621 around him and automatically connect those that work in the same channel. Advanced Settings... -
Page 44: Chapter 5. Management
Chapter 5. Management Site Survey provides you with a table of adjacent APs connected to your AG-3621. In terms of each connected AP, Site Survey offers you their personal information, including SSID, BSSID, RSSI, channel mode, connection status and encryption. -
Page 45: View Statistics Information
Test Interval (1-60000) This provides testing time. Test Packet Size (64-1514) This tests the size of packet transmitted between the two AG-3621 access points, ranging from 64 to 1514. Test Time (60-86400) This specifies how long the link test will last ranging from 60 to86400. -
Page 46: View Station Information
Figure 32 Statistics Information View Station Information Under the Information heading, click the connection link to view the station information connected the AG-3621 shown below. Figure 33 Connection status Note If the wireless access point is rebooted, the table data is lost until the wireless access point rediscovers the devices. -
Page 47: Change Password
Re-enter the new password to confirm it in the Repeat New Password field. Finally, click “Apply” to save the change. Also, if you desire to restore to the factory-set password, please click “Yes”. The default setting is disabled. Remote Management AG-3621 provides remote management to manage and diagnose your network. Management... -
Page 48: Ssh
SSH on the access point is enabled by default. When user manager is enabled, SSH uses the same usernames and passwords established by the user manager. The applicability of SSH for the AG-3621 access point allows you to have insight into your LAN. -
Page 49: Figure 36 Ssh
Figure 36 SSH Press Open, and the screen below should appear. Management... -
Page 50: Snmp
Figure 37 Command The login name is admin and password is the default password. After successful login, the screen should show the APdcb325>. In this example, the APdcb325 is the AG-3621 access point name.. Enter help to display the SSH command help. -
Page 51: Figure 38 Get Mib File
Figure 38 Get Mib File From MIB Compiler interface, open jupter.mib and compile the file by enabling compile Jupiter mib on tools menu. Save the compiled files to your disk. Management... -
Page 52: Figure 39 Mib Compiler
Figure 39 MIB Compiler Load the file to SNMP station. Your screen will appear. Management... -
Page 53: Upgrade Firmware
Click Set. The new value is set on the access point. Upgrade Firmware Note When uploading software to the AG-3621 Access Point, it is important not software of to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. -
Page 54: Backup / Restore Settings
Backup / Restore Settings AG-3621 access point provides backup and restore for file management. Figure 41 Backup You have access to back up the currently settings by enabling AG-3621‘s Backup function. Retrieve Retrieve button allows you to retrieve your backup files. -
Page 55: Event Log
The access point will send all the SysLog to the specified IP address if SysLog option is enabled. Default: 0.0.0.0 Port The port number configured in the SysLog server on your network. By default, it is514 Reboot AP In some cases, if you want to reboot AG-3621, click “Yes” and then apply. AG-3621 will reboot. Management... -
Page 56: Figure 43 Reboot Ap
Figure 43 Reboot AP Management... -
Page 57: Chapter 6. Troubleshooting
If your Web User Interface stops responding, ping your AP IP address to check whether “reply” is obtained, or unplug and then plug back in the power supply of the Wireless AG-3621 Access Point. This will reboot the Wireless AG-3621 Access Point. If you are still unable to communicate with the Web User Interface, press in and hold the RESET button for between five and ten seconds. -
Page 58: Chapter 7. Warranty Information
Chapter 7. Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY FWS warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your FWS’s Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and FWS' entire liability under this warranty will be for FWS at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. - Page 59 OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE), EVEN IF FWS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL FWS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose.
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Page 60: Chapter 8. Regulatory Information
Chapter 8. Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 61: Chapter 9. Contact Information
Chapter 9. Contact Information Need to contact FWS? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.tw-wireless.com Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with FWS products? Give our advice line a call at: (FWS) Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any FWS product,...