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  • Page 1 RB-100g Wireless Bridge/Access Point User's Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................... 1 Features of your Wireless Access Point................1 Package Contents ......................4 Physical Details........................4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION....................6 Requirements........................6 Procedure ........................... 6 CHAPTER 3 ACCESS POINT SETUP .................. 9 Overview ..........................9 Setup using the Windows Utility..................
  • Page 3 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS ..................78 Wireless Access Point...................... 78 APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING ................82 Overview .......................... 82 General Problems ......................82 APPENDIX C WINDOWS TCP/IP..................84 Overview .......................... 84 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: ............. 84 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 ............... 86 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000..............

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Access Point's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Access Point. The Wireless Access Point links your 802.11g or 802.11b Wireless Stations to your wired LAN. The Wireless stations and devices on the wired LAN are then on the same network, and can communicate with each other without regard for whether they are connected to the network via a Wireless or wired connection.

  • Page 5: Security Features

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Point) Bridge modes are supported. And you can even use both Bridge Mode and Access Point Mode simultaneously! • Client/Repeater Access Point. The Wireless Access Point can operate as a Client or Repeater Access Point, sending all traffic received to another Access Point. •...
  • Page 6 Introduction • Auto Update. The Wireless Access Point can automatically update its firmware, by downloading and installing new firmware from your FTP server. • Command Line Interface. If desired, the command line interface (CLI) can be used for configuration. This provides the possibility of creating scripts to perform common con- figuration changes.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Package Contents The following items should be included: • Wireless Access Point • Power Adapter • Quick Start Guide • CD-ROM containing the on-line manual and setup utility. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. Physical Details Front Panel LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Introduction Rear Panel Figure 3 Rear Panel Antenna One antenna (aerial) is supplied. Best results are usually obtained with the antenna in a vertical position. Console port DB9 female RS232 port. Reset Button This button has two (2) functions: • Reboot.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Access Point. Requirements Requirements: • TCP/IP network • Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors • Installed Wireless network adapter for each PC that will be wirelessly connected to the network Procedure 1.
  • Page 10 Installation 3. Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Access Point and a convenient power outlet, and power up. NOTE: If you wish to use PoE (Power over Ethernet), refer to the following section. 4. Check the LEDs: • The Status LED should flash, then turn OFF.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Access Point Setup

    Chapter 3 Access Point Setup This Chapter provides details of the Setup process for Basic Operation of your Wireless Access Point. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure to make the Wireless Access Point a valid device on your LAN, and to function as an Access Point for your Wireless Stations. Wireless Stations may also require configuration.

  • Page 12: Wireless Access Points

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 6: Management utility Screen Wireless Access Points The main panel displays a list of all Wireless Access Points found on the network. For each Access Point, the following data is shown: Server Name The Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device. The IP address for the Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 13: Setup Procedure

    Setup Setup Procedure 1. Select the desired Wireless Access Point. 2. Click the Set IP Address button. 3. If prompted, enter the user name and password. The default values are admin for the User Name, and password for the Password. 4.

  • Page 14: Setup Using A Web Browser

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Setup using a Web Browser Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.08 or later • Internet Explorer V4 or later Setup Procedure Before commencing, install the Wireless Access Point in your LAN, as described previously. 1.
  • Page 15 Setup 7. From the menu, check the following screens, and configure as necessary for your envi- ronment. Details of these screens and settings are described in the following sections of this chapter. • Access Control - MAC level access control. •...

  • Page 16: Access Control

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Access Control This feature can be used to block access to your LAN by unknown or untrusted wireless stations. Click Access Control on the menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 8: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen Enable Use this checkbox to Enable or Disable this feature as desired.

  • Page 17: Trusted Wireless Stations

    Setup Trusted Wireless Stations To change the list of trusted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Access Control screen. You will see a screen like the sample below. Figure 9: Trusted Wireless Stations Data - Trusted Wireless Stations Trusted Wireless This lists any Wireless Stations which you have designated as Stations...

  • Page 18: Security Profiles

    Wireless Access Point User Guide To change an existing entry in the "Trusted Stations" list, select it Edit and click this button. 1. Select the Station in the "Trusted Station" list. 2. Click the "Edit" button. The address will be copied to the "Address"...
  • Page 19 Setup Data - Security Profiles Screen Profile Profile List All available profiles are listed. For each profile, the following data is displayed: • If displayed before the name of the profile, this indicates the profile is currently enabled. If not displayed, the profile is cur- rently disabled.

  • Page 20: Security Profile Screen

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Profile Screen This screen is displayed when you select a Profile on the Security Profiles screen, and click the Configure button. Figure 11: Security Profile Screen Profile Data Enter the desired settings for each of the following: Profile Name Enter a suitable name for this profile.
  • Page 21 Setup • WPA-802.1x - This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard. If this option is selected: • This Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server. •...

  • Page 22: Radius Mac Authentication

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Settings - None Figure 12: Wireless Security - None No security is used. Anyone using the correct SSID can connect to your network. The only settings available from this screen are Radius MAC Authentication and UAM (Universal Access Method).
  • Page 23 Setup Radius-based MAC authentication Screen This screen will look different depending on the current security setting. If you have already provided the address of your Radius server, you won't be prompted for it again. Otherwise, you must enter the details of your Radius Server on this screen. Figure 13: Radius-based MAC Authentication Screen Data - Radius-based MAC Authentication Screen Enable ...
  • Page 24 Wireless Access Point User Guide UAM (Universal Access Method) is intended for use in Internet cafes, Hot Spots, and other sites where the Access Point is used to provide Internet Access. If enabled, then HTTP (TCP, port 80) connections are checked. (UAM only works on HTTP connections;...
  • Page 25 Setup 3. On the Access Point’s UAM screen, select External Web-based Authentication, and enter the URL for the welcome page on your Web server. 4. Add users on your RADIUS server as required, and allow access by these users. 5. Client PCs must have the correct Wireless settings in order to associate with the Wireless Access Point.
  • Page 26 Wireless Access Point User Guide If selected, then when a user first tries to access the Internet, they will External Web-based be blocked, and re-directed to the URL below. This needs to be on Authentication your own local Web Server. The page must also link back to the built- in login page on this device to complete the login procedure.
  • Page 27 Setup Data - WEP Screen Data Select the desired option, and ensure your Wireless stations have the Encryption same setting: • 64 Bit Encryption - Keys are 10 Hex (5 ASCII) characters. • 128 Bit Encryption - Keys are 26 Hex (13 ASCII) characters. •...
  • Page 28 Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Settings - WPA-PSK Like WEP, data is encrypted before transmission. WPA is more secure than WEP, and should be used if possible. The PSK (Pre-shared Key) must be entered on each Wireless station. The 256Bit encryption key is derived from the PSK, and changes frequently.
  • Page 29 Setup simply say "AES". If selected, both Unicast (point-to-point) and multicast (broadcast) transmissions are encrypted using AES. • AES - TKIP - If selected, Unicast (point-to-point) uses AES-CCMP and multicast (broadcast) transmissions are en- crypted using TKIP. Pairwise Key Update This refers to the key used for point-to-point transmissions.
  • Page 30 Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Settings - WPA-802.1x This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentica- tion according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard. If this option is selected: •...
  • Page 31 Setup Data - WPA-802.1x Screen WPA-802.1x Radius Server Enter the name or IP address of the Radius Server on your network. Address Radius Port Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius Server. This read-only field displays the current login name, which is the Client Login Name same as the name of the Access Point.
  • Page 32 Wireless Access Point User Guide If Radius accounting is enabled, you can enable this and enter the Update Report desired update interval. This Access Point will then send updates every ... according to the specified time period. The current status is displayed. This will always be "Disabled", Radius MAC Authentication because Radius MAC Authentication is not available with WPA-...
  • Page 33 Setup Security Settings - 802.1x This uses the 802.1x standard for client authentication, and WEP for data encryption. If possi- ble, you should use WPA-802.1x instead, because WPA encryption is much stronger than WEP encryption. If this option is selected: •...
  • Page 34 Wireless Access Point User Guide Data - 802.1x Screen 802.1x Radius Server Address Enter the name or IP address of the Radius Server on your network. Radius Port Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius Server. Client Login Name This read-only field displays the current login name, which is the same as the name of the Access Point.
  • Page 35 Setup The current status is displayed. Radius MAC Authentication Click the Configure button to configure this feature if required. The current status is displayed. Click the Configure button to configure this feature if required.

  • Page 36: System Screen

    Wireless Access Point User Guide System Screen Click System on the menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 19: System Screen Data - System Screen Identification Enter a suitable name for this Access Point. Access Point Name If desired, you can enter a description for the Access Point. Description Country Domain Select the country or domain matching your current location.
  • Page 37 Setup Enter the name or IP address of your WINS server. WINS Server Name/IP Address...

  • Page 38: Wireless Screens

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Wireless Screens There are two (2) configuration screens available: • Basic Settings • Advanced Basic Settings Screen The settings on this screen must match the settings used by Wireless Stations. Click Basic on the menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 20: Basic Settings Screen Data - Basic Settings Screen Operation...
  • Page 39 Setup this speed when necessary. However, this option is backward- compatible with 802.11b and (standard) 802.11g. • Static Super 802.11g (108Mbps) - This uses Packet Bursting, FastFrame, Compression, and Channel Bonding (using 2 chan- nels) to increase throughput. Because "Channel Bonding" is always used, this method is NOT compatible with 802.11b and (standard) 802.11g.
  • Page 40 Wireless Access Point User Guide Both Bridge mode and AP mode can be used simultaneously, unless Bridge Mode AP mode is "Client/Repeater". Select the desired Bridge mode: • None (disable) - Disable Bridge mode. Use this if you want to act a AP only.

  • Page 41: Advanced Settings

    Setup Advanced Settings Clicking the Advanced link on the menu will result in a screen like the following. Figure 21: Advanced Settings Data - Advanced Settings Screen Basic Rate The Basic Rate is used for broadcasting. It does not determine Basic Rate the data transmission rate, which is determined by the "Mode"...
  • Page 42 Wireless Access Point User Guide Parameters This determines how quickly a Wireless Station will be consid- Disassociated Timeout ered "Disassociated" with this AP, when no traffic is received. Enter the desired time period. Fragmentation Enter the preferred setting between 256 and 2346. Normally, this can be left at the default value.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Pc And Server Configuration

    Chapter 4 PC and Server Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required for each PC on the local LAN. Overview All Wireless Stations need to have settings which match the Wireless Access Point. These settings depend on the mode in which the Access Point is being used. •...

  • Page 44: Using Wpa-Psk

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Using WPA-PSK For each of the following items, each Wireless Station must have the same settings as the Wireless Access Point. Mode On each PC, the mode must be set to Infrastructure. This must match the value used on the Wireless Access Point. SSID (ESSID) The default value is wireless Note! The SSID is case sensitive.

  • Page 45: Using Wpa-802.1X

    PC and Server Configuration Using WPA-802.1x This is the most secure and most complex system. 802.1x mode provides greater security and centralized management, but it is more complex to configure. Wireless Station Configuration For each of the following items, each Wireless Station must have the same settings as the Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 46: Server Setup (Windows 2000 Server)

    Wireless Access Point User Guide 802.1x Server Setup (Windows 2000 Server) This section describes using Microsoft Internet Authentication Server as the Radius Server, since it is the most common Radius Server available that supports the EAP-TLS authentication method. The following services on the Windows 2000 Domain Controller (PDC) are also required: •...
  • Page 47 PC and Server Configuration Figure 22: Components Screen 4. Click Next. 5. Select the Enterprise root CA, and click Next. Figure 23: Certification Screen 6. Enter the information for the Certificate Authority, and click Next.

  • Page 48: Dhcp Server Configuration

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 24: CA Screen 7. Click Next if you don't want to change the CA's configuration data. 8. Installation will warn you that Internet Information Services are running, and must be stopped before continuing. Click Ok, then Finish. DHCP server configuration 1.
  • Page 49 PC and Server Configuration Figure 26:IP Address Screen 6. Add exclusions in the address fields if required. If no exclusions are required, leave it blank. Click Next. 7. Change the Lease Duration time if preferred. Click Next. 8. Select Yes, I want to configure these options now, and click Next. 9.

  • Page 50: Certificate Authority Setup

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Certificate Authority Setup 1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Certification Authority. 2. Right-click Policy Settings, and select New - Certificate to Issue. Figure 28: Certificate Authority Screen 3. Select Authenticated Session and Smartcard Logon (select more than one by holding down the Ctrl key).
  • Page 51 PC and Server Configuration Figure 30: Active Directory Screen 6. Select the Group Policy tab, choose Default Domain Policy then click Edit. Figure 31: Group Policy Tab 7. Select Computer Configuration - Windows Settings - Security Settings - Public Key Policies, right-click Automatic Certificate Request Settings - New - Automatic Certificate Request.
  • Page 52 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 32: Group Policy Screen 8. When the Certificate Request Wizard appears, click Next. 9. Select Computer, then click Next. Figure 33: Certificate Template Screen 10. Ensure that your certificate authority is checked, then click Next. 11.
  • Page 53 PC and Server Configuration Internet Authentication Service (Radius) Setup 1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Internet Authentication Service 2. Right-click on Clients, and select New Client. Figure 34: Service Screen 3. Enter a name for the access point, click Next. 4.
  • Page 54 Wireless Access Point User Guide 11. Click Edit Profile... and select the Authentication tab. Enable Extensible Authentication Protocol, and select Smart Card or other Certificate. Deselect other authentication meth- ods listed. Click OK. Figure 36: Authentication Screen 12. Select No if you don't want to view the help for EAP. Click Finish.

  • Page 55: Remote Access Login For Users

    PC and Server Configuration Remote Access Login for Users 1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools- Active Directory Users and Computers. 2. Double click on the user who you want to enable. 3. Select the Dial-in tab, and enable Allow access. Click OK. Figure 37: Dial-in Screen...

  • Page 56: 802.1X Client Setup On Windows Xp

    Wireless Access Point User Guide 802.1x Client Setup on Windows XP Windows XP ships with a complete 802.1x client implementation. If using Windows 2000, you can install SP3 (Service Pack 3) to gain the same functionality. If you don't have either of these systems, you must use the 802.1x client software provided with your wireless adapter.
  • Page 57 PC and Server Configuration Figure 39: Wireless CA Screen 5. Select User certificate request and select User Certificate, the click Next. Figure 40: Request Type Screen 6. Click Submit.
  • Page 58 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 41: Identifying Information Screen 7. A message will be displayed, then the certificate will be returned to you. Click Install this certificate. Figure 42:Certificate Issued Screen 8. . You will receive a confirmation message. Click Yes.

  • Page 59: X Authentication Setup

    PC and Server Configuration Figure 43: Root Certificate Screen 9. Certificate setup is now complete. 802.1x Authentication Setup 1. Open the properties for the wireless connection, by selecting Start - Control Panel - Network Connections. 2. Right Click on the Wireless Network Connection, and select Properties. 3.
  • Page 60 Wireless Access Point User Guide • Your network administrator can advise you of the correct settings for each network. 802.1x networks typically use EAP-TLS. This is a dynamic key system, so there is no need to enter key values. Enabling Encryption To enable encryption for a wireless network, follow this procedure: 1.
  • Page 61 PC and Server Configuration Figure 46: Properties Screen Setup for Windows XP and 802.1x client is now complete.

  • Page 62: Using 802.1X Mode (Without Wpa)

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Using 802.1x Mode (without WPA) This is very similar to using WPA-802.1x. The only difference is that on your client, you must NOT enable the setting The key is pro- vided for me automatically. Instead, you must enter the WEP key manually, ensuring it matches the WEP key used on the Access Point.

  • Page 63: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless Access Point and the status screens. Operation Once both the Wireless Access Point and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, you may need to perform the following operations on a regular basis. •...
  • Page 64 Wireless Access Point User Guide Data - Status Screen Access Point The current name will be displayed. Access Point Name The MAC (physical) address of the Wireless Access Point. MAC Address Domain The region or domain, as selected on the Basic Wireless screen. The version of the firmware currently installed.

  • Page 65: Statistics Screen

    Operation and Status Statistics Screen This screen is displayed when the 2.4GHz Statistics button on the Status screen is clicked. It shows details of the traffic flowing through the Wireless Access Point. Figure 49: Statistics Screen Data - Statistics Screen System Up Time System Up Time This indicates how long the system has been running since the last...
  • Page 66 Wireless Access Point User Guide Number of Broadcast packets transmitted to or received from Multicast Packets Wireless Stations, using Multicast transmission. Number of Management packets transmitted to or received from Management Wireless Stations. Number of Control packets transmitted to or received from Wire- Control less Stations.

  • Page 67: Profile Status

    Operation and Status Profile Status The Profile Status screen is displayed when the Profile Status button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 50: Profile Screen For each profile, the following data is displayed: Name The name you gave to this profile; if you didn't change the name, the default name is used.

  • Page 68: Activity Log

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Activity Log This screen is displayed when the Log button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 51: Activity Log Screen Data - Activity Log Data The system date and time is displayed. Current Time The Log shows details of the connections to the Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 69: Station List

    Operation and Status Station List This screen is displayed when the Stations button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 52 Station List Screen Data - Station List Screen Station List The name of each Wireless Station is displayed. If the name is not Name know, "unknown"...

  • Page 70: Chapter 6 Access Point Management

    Chapter 6 Access Point Management This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Access Point's "Management" Features. Overview This Chapter covers the following features, available on the Wireless Access Point’s Man- agement menu. • Admin Login • Auto Config/Update •...
  • Page 71 Other Settings & Features If you wish to change the Admin password, check this field Change Admin Password and enter the new login password in the fields below. Enter the desired login password. New Password Repeat New Password Re-enter the desired login password. Admin Connections Allow Admin connections If checked, then Admin connections via the Wireless interface...

  • Page 72: Auto Config/Update

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Auto Config/Update The Auto Config/Update screen provides two (2) features: • Auto Config - The Access Point will configure itself by copying data from another (compatible) Access Point. • Auto Update - The Access Point will update it Firmware by downloading the Firmware file from your FTP Server.
  • Page 73 Other Settings & Features If checked, this AP will respond to "Auto Configuration" Respond to Auto- requests it receives. If not checked, "Auto Configuration" configuration request by requests will be ignored. other AP Provide login name and If enabled, the login name and password on this AP is sup- plied the the AP making the Auto-configuration request.

  • Page 74: Config File

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Config File This screen allows you to Backup (download) the configuration file, and to restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file. You can also set the Wireless Access Point back to its factory default settings. To reach this screen, select Config File in the Management section of the menu. Figure 55: Config File Screen Data - Config File Screen Backup...
  • Page 75 Other Settings & Features Defaults Revert to factory To erase the current settings and restore the original factory default settings default settings, click Set to Defaults button. Note! • This will terminate the current connection. The Access Point will be unavailable until it has restarted. •...

  • Page 76: Log Settings (Syslog)

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Log Settings (Syslog) If you have a Syslog Server on your LAN, this screen allows you to configure the Access Point to send log data to your Syslog Server. Figure 56: Log Settings (Syslog) Screen Data - Log Settings Screen Select the desired Option: Syslog Server...

  • Page 77: Rogue Aps

    Other Settings & Features Rogue APs A "Rouge AP" is an Access Point which should not be in use, and so can be considered to be providing unauthorized access to your LAN. This Access Point can assist to locate 2 types of Rogue APs: •...

  • Page 78: Snmp

    Wireless Access Point User Guide SNMP SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is only useful if you have a SNMP program on your PC. To reach this screen, select SNMP in the Management section of the menu. Figure 58: SNMP Screen Data - SNMP Screen General Use this to enable or disable SNMP as required...

  • Page 79: Upgrade Firmware

    Other Settings & Features Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wireless Access Point can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, and then select Upgrade Firmware in the Manage- ment section of the menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 59: Firmware Upgrade Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1.

  • Page 80: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Wireless Access Point Hardware Specifications AR2312 Radio-on-Chip AR2112 DRAM 8 Mbytes Flash ROM 2 Mbytes LAN port 1 x Auto-MDIX RJ 45 for 10/100Mbps Ethernet Wireless Interface Embedded Atheros solution Network Standard IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi™) and IEEE 802.11g compliance OFDM;...

  • Page 81: Software Specifications

    Appendix A - Specifications Operating Range Indoors • 30 Meters (100ft.) @ 11Mbps • 50 Meters (165ft.) @ 5.5Mbps • 70 Meters (230ft.) @ 2Mbps • 9 1Meters (300ft.) @ 1Mbps Outdoors • 152 Meters (500ft.) @ 11Mbps • 270 Meters (885ft.) @ 5.5Mbps •...
  • Page 82 Wireless Access Point User Guide • Message Log • Access Control list file support • Configuration file Backup/Restore • Statistics support • Device discovery program • Windows Utility • DHCP client Other Features • WINS client Firmware Upgrade HTTP, FTP network protocol download...

  • Page 83: Fcc Statement

    Appendix A - Specifications FCC 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica- tions.

  • Page 84: Appendix B Troubleshooting

    Appendix B Troubleshooting Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Access Point and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Access Point still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to the Wireless Access Point to configure it.
  • Page 85 Appendix B - Troubleshooting Solution 2 Check the following: • The SSID and WEP settings on the PC match the settings on the Wire- less Access Point. • On the PC, the wireless mode is set to "Infrastructure" • If using the Access Control feature, the PC's name and address is in the Trusted Stations list.

  • Page 86: Appendix C Windows Tcp/Ip

    Appendix C Windows TCP/IP Overview Normally, no changes need to be made. • By default, the Wireless Access Point will act as a DHCP client, automatically obtaining a suitable IP Address (and related information) from your DHCP Server. • If using Fixed (specified) IP addresses on your LAN (instead of a DHCP Server), there is no need to change the TCP/IP of each PC.
  • Page 87 Appendix B - Troubleshooting Figure 62: IP Address (Win 95) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows settings. To work correctly, you need a DHCP server on your LAN. Using "Specify an IP Address"...

  • Page 88: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Nt4.0

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 63: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. Figure 64: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address...
  • Page 89 Appendix B - Troubleshooting 3. Select the network card for your LAN. 4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below. Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting.

  • Page 90: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows 2000

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 65: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 91 Appendix B - Troubleshooting 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. This is the default Windows settings. To work correctly, you need a DHCP server on your LAN.

  • Page 92: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 67: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3.
  • Page 93 Appendix B - Troubleshooting 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. To work correctly, you need a DHCP server on your LAN. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured for a fixed (specified) IP address, no changes are required.

  • Page 94: Appendix D About Wireless Lans

    Appendix D About Wireless LANs Overview Wireless networks have their own terms and jargon. It is necessary to understand many of these terms in order to configure and operate a Wireless LAN. Wireless LAN Terminology Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: •...
  • Page 95 Appendix B - Troubleshooting As Wireless Stations are physically moved through the area covered by an ESS, they will automatically change to the Access Point which has the least interference or best perform- ance. This capability is called Roaming. (Access Points do not have or require Roaming capabilities.) Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication.
  • Page 96 Wireless Access Point User Guide 802.1x This uses the 802.1x standard for client authentication, and WEP for data encryption. If possi- ble, you should use WPA-802.1x instead, because WPA encryption is much stronger than WEP encryption. If this option is used: •...

  • Page 97: Appendix E Command Line Interface

    Appendix E Command Line Interface Overview If desired, the command line interface (CLI) can be used for configuration. This provides the possibility of creating scripts to perform common configuration changes. The CLI can use a remote connection via Telnet, or a physical connection from your PC to the serial port (RS232 port) on the Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 98: Command Reference

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 69: CLI Port Settings 4. Use the “Connect” command to start the connection. 5. You will be prompted for a user name and password. Enter the current user name and password for the AP you are connecting to. The default values are admin for the User Name, and password for the Password.
  • Page 99 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP get 11gonly Display 11g Only Allowed get 11goptimize Display 11g Optimization Level get 11goverlapbss Display Overlapping BSS Protection get acl Display Access Control List get aging Display Aging Interval get antenna Display Antenna Diversity get association Display Association Table get authentication Display Authentication Type...
  • Page 100 Wireless Access Point User Guide get encryption Display Encryption Mode get extendedchanmode Display Extended Channel Mode get firStepLvl Display ANI Parameter for FirStepLevel get fragmentthreshold Display Fragment Threshold get frequency Display Radio Frequency (MHz) get gateway Display Gateway IP Address get gbeaconrate Display 11g Beacon Rate get gdraft5...
  • Page 101 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP get rate Display Data Rate get remoteAp Display Remote Ap's Mac Address get hwtxretries Display HW Transmit Retry Limit get swtxretries Display SW Transmit Retry Limit get rtsthreshold Display RTS/CTS Threshold get shortpreamble Display Short Preamble Usage get shortslottime Display Short Slot Time Usage get sntpserver...
  • Page 102 Wireless Access Point User Guide get manageOnlyLan Display Management only via LAN Enable/Disable get roguedetect Display Rogue AP Detection Enable/Disable get rogueinteval Display Minutes of every Rogue AP Detection(Range: 3 ~ 99) get rogueband Display Rogue AP Detection band(s) get roguetype Display Rogue AP definition get roguesnmp Display Rogue AP Detection SNMP Trap Enable/Disable...
  • Page 103 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP get UAMLoginURL Display UAM Authentication Login URL get UAMLoginFailURL Display UAM Authentication Login Fail URL get macAuth Display Mac Authentication Enable/Disable get snmpMode Display SNMP Mode get snmpCommunity Display SNMP Community Name get snmpAccessRight Display SNMP Access Right get snmpAnyStaMode Display SNMP Any Station Mode get snmpStationIPAddr...
  • Page 104 Wireless Access Point User Guide Logoff quit set 11gonly Set 11g Only Allowed set 11goptimize Set 11g Optimization Level set 11goverlapbss Set Overlapping BSS Protection set acl Set Access Control List set aging Set Aging Interval set antenna Set Antenna set authentication Set Authentication Type set autochannelselect...
  • Page 105 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP set factorydefault Restore to Default Factory Settings set firStepLvl Set ANI Parameter for FirStepLevel set fragmentthreshold Set Fragment Threshold set frequency Set Radio Frequency (MHz) set gateway Set Gateway IP Address set gbeaconrate Set 11g Beacon Rate set groupkeyupdate Set Group Key Update Interval (in Seconds) set gdraft5...
  • Page 106 Wireless Access Point User Guide set rate Set Data Rate set rate Set Data Rate set rate Set Data Rate set rate Set Data Rate set rate Set Data Rate set regulatorydomain Set Regulatory Domain set remoteAP Set Remote AP's Mac Address set hwtxretries Set HW Transmit Retry Limit set swtxretries...
  • Page 107 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP set HttpsPort Set https port number set syslog Set syslog Disable/Broadcast/Unicast set syslogSeverity Set syslog Severity level set syslogServer Set unicast syslog server IP/name set manageOnlyLan Set Management only via LAN Enable/Disable set roguedetect Set Rogue AP Detection Enable/Disable set rogueinteval Set Minutes of every Rogue AP Detection(Range: 3 ~ 99) set rogueband...
  • Page 108 Wireless Access Point User Guide set keyIndex Set Encryption Key Index set UAM Set UAM Authentication Enable/Disable set UAMMethod Set UAM Authentication Method set UAMLoginURL Set UAM Authentication Login URL set UAMLoginFailURL Set UAM Authentication Login Fail URL set macAuth Set Mac Authentication Enable/Disable set snmpMode Set SNMP Mode...

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