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  • Page 1 VX-AP310N Wireless Access Point User's Guide V1.01...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................... 1 Features of your Wireless Access Point ................1 Package Contents ......................3 Physical Details ........................4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ....................6 Requirements ........................6 Procedure ........................... 6 CHAPTER 3 ACCESS POINT SETUP .................. 8 Overview ..........................
  • Page 4 Wireless Access Point User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista ..............88 APPENDIX D ABOUT WIRELESS LANS ................90 Overview .......................... 90 Wireless LAN Terminology .................... 90 APPENDIX E COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ..............93 Overview .......................... 93 Command Reference ....................... 93...

  • Page 5: 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 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 6: Security Features

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Thin AP. Support thin AP function. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded Upgradeable Firmware. easily, using only your Web Browser. You can use PoE (Power over Ethernet) to provide power to the Wireless PoE Support.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Introduction If you have a Syslog Server, the Wireless Access Point can send its log Syslog Support. data to your Syslog Server. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is supported, allowing SNMP Support. you to use a SNMP program to manage the Wireless Access Point. Package Contents The following items should be included: Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 8: Physical Details

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Physical Details Front Panel LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel On - Normal operation. Power Off - No power On - Idle WLAN Off - Wireless connection is not available. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless access point.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Introduction Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel This button has two (2) functions: Reset Button Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Access Point will reboot (restart). Reset to Factory Defaults. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values: 1.

  • Page 10: 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. Select a suitable location for the installation of your Wireless Access Point. To maximize reliability and performance, follow these guidelines: Use an elevated location, such as wall mounted or on the top of a cubicle.
  • Page 11 Installation 2. Use a standard LAN cable to connect the "LAN" port on the Wireless Access Point to a 10/100/1000BaseT hub/switch on your LAN. 3. Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Access Point and a convenient power outlet, and power up. 4.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Setup Using A Web Browser

    Access Point Setup 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 14 Wireless Access Point User Guide 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. System - Basic and Advanced settings Wireless - Basic, Advanced, Access Control, Radius Server, Virtual APs &...

  • Page 15: System Basic Settings Screen

    Access Point Setup System Basic Settings Screen Click Basic Settings on the System menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 7: System Basic Settings Screen Data - System Basic Settings Screen Identification Enter a suitable name for this Access Point. Access Point Name If desired, you can enter a description for the Access Point.
  • Page 16 Wireless Access Point User Guide Enter the server name or IP address of the NTP. NTP Server Name/IP Ad- dress...

  • Page 17: System Advanced Settings Screen

    Access Point Setup System Advanced Settings Screen Click Advanced Settings on the System menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 8: System Advanced Settings Screen Data - System Advanced Settings Screen VLAN This option is only useful if the hubs/switches on your LAN support the Enable 802.1Q VLAN standard.

  • Page 18: Wireless Screens

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Wireless Screens There are 6 configuration screens available: Basic Virtual APs Radius Server Settings Access Control Advanced Settings WIFI Protected Setup Basic Screen The settings on this screen must match the settings used by Wireless Stations. Click Basic Settings on the Wireless menu to view a screen like the following.
  • Page 19 Access Point Setup 802.11b - if selected, only 802.11b connections are allowed. 802.11g wireless stations will only be able to connect if they are fully backward-compatible with the 802.11b standard. 802.11g - only 802.11g connections are allowed. If you only have 802.11g, selecting this option may provide a performance im- provement over using the default setting.
  • Page 20 Wireless Access Point User Guide Select the desired mode: Operation Mode Access Point - operate as a normal Access Point Bridge (Point-to-Point) - Bridge to a single AP. You must provide the MAC address of the other AP in the PTP Bridge AP MAC Address field.

  • Page 21: Virtual Ap Settings

    Access Point Setup Virtual AP Settings Clicking the Virtual APs link on the Wireless menu will result in a screen like the following. Bridge (Multi-Point) - Select this only if this AP is the "Master" for a group of Bridge- mode APs.

  • Page 22: Virtual Ap Screen

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Virtual AP Screen This screen is displayed when you select a VAP on the Virtual AP Settings screen, and click the Configure button. Figure 11: Virtual AP Screen VAP Data Enter the desired settings for each of the following: Enter a suitable name for this VAP.
  • Page 23 Access Point Setup WEP - The 802.11b standard. Data is encrypted before transmission, but the encryption system is not very strong. 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.
  • Page 24 Wireless Access Point User Guide Each user's wireless client must support 802.1x and provide the login data when re- quired. All data transmission is encrypted using the WEP standard. You only have to select the WEP key size; the WEP key is automatically generated.
  • Page 25 Access Point Setup Security Settings - None Figure 12: Wireless Security - None No security is used. Anyone using the correct SSID can connect to your network. Security Settings - WEP This is the 802.11b standard. Data is encrypted before transmission, but the encryption system is not very strong.
  • Page 26 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 13: WEP Wireless Security Screen Data - WEP Screen Select the desired option, and ensure your Wireless stations have the Data same setting: Encryption 64 Bit Encryption - Keys are 10 Hex (5 ASCII) characters. 128 Bit Encryption - Keys are 26 Hex (13 ASCII) characters.
  • Page 27 Access Point Setup 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. Figure 14: WPA-PSK Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA-PSK Screen WPA-PSK...
  • Page 28 Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Settings - WPA2-PSK This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater security, using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) method of encryption. Figure 15: WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA2-PSK Screen WPA2-PSK Enter the key value.
  • Page 29 Access Point Setup Security Settings - WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK This method, sometimes called "Mixed Mode", allows clients to use EITHER WPA-PSK (with TKIP) OR WPA2-PSK (with AES). Figure 16: WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Screen WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Enter the key value.
  • Page 30 Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Settings - WPA with Radius 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.
  • Page 31 Access Point Setup Security Settings - WPA2 with Radius This version of WPA2 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 WPA2 standard. Figure 18: WPA2 with Radius Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA2 with Radius Screen WPA2 with Radius The encryption method is AES.
  • Page 32 Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Settings - WPA and WPA2 with Radius EITHER WPA or WPA2 require a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authenti- cation according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using EITHER WPA or WPA2 standard.
  • Page 33 Access Point Setup Security Settings - 802.1x This uses the 802.1x standard for client authentication, and WEP for data encryption. If this option is selected: This Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server. Each user must have a "user login" on the Radius Server. Normally, a Certificate is used to authenticate each user.
  • Page 34 Wireless Access Point User Guide Click this if you want the WEP keys to be automatically gener- Dynamic WEP Key ated. The key exchange will be negotiated. The most widely supported protocol is EAP-TLS. The following Key Exchange setting determines how often the keys are changed.

  • Page 35: Radius Server Settings

    Access Point Setup Radius Server Settings Clicking the Radius Server Settings link on the Wireless menu will result in a screen like the following. Figure 21: Advanced Settings Data - Radius Server Settings Screen Authentication Server Enter the name or IP address of the Radius Server on your Primary Authentica- network.

  • Page 36: 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 Wireless menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 22: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen Select the desired option, as required Access Control...

  • Page 37: Trusted Wireless Stations

    Access Point Setup Buttons To change the list of Trusted Stations (Add, Edit, or Delete a Wireless Modify List Station or Stations), click this button. You will then see the Trusted Wireless Stations screen, described below. To upload a list of Trusted Stations from a file on your PC, click this Read from File button.
  • Page 38 Wireless Access Point User Guide Buttons Add a Trusted Wireless Station to the list (move from the "Other << Stations" list). Select an entry (or entries) in the "Other Stations" list, and click the " << " button. Enter the Address (MAC or physical address) of the wireless station, and click the "Add "...

  • Page 39: Advanced Settings

    Access Point Setup Advanced Settings Clicking the Advanced Settings link on the Wireless menu will result in a screen like the following. Figure 24: Advanced Settings Data - Advanced Settings Screen Options Enable this setting if you wish to use this mode, and your Worldwide Mode Wireless stations support this mode.
  • Page 40 Wireless Access Point User Guide Enter the preferred setting between 1 and 2347. Normally, this RTS/CTS Threshold can be left at the default value. Select the desired option. The default is "Long". The "Short" Preamble Type setting takes less time when used in a good environment. The Protection system is intended to prevent older 802.11b 802.11b Protection devices from interfering with 802.11g transmissions.

  • Page 41: 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. If using WEP or WPA-PSK, it is only necessary to ensure that each Wireless station's settings match those of the Wireless Access Point, as described below.

  • Page 42: Using Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Using WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK For each of the following items, each Wireless Station must have the same settings as the Wireless Access Point. On each PC, the mode must be set to Infrastructure. Mode 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 43: Using Wpa-Enterprise

    PC and Server Configuration Using WPA-Enterprise This is the most secure and most complex system. WPA-Enterprise 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 44: 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: dhcpd rras webserver (IIS)
  • Page 45 PC and Server Configuration Figure 25: Components Screen 4. Click Next. 5. Select the Enterprise root CA, and click Next. Figure 26: Certification Screen 6. Enter the information for the Certificate Authority, and click Next.

  • Page 46: Dhcp Server Configuration

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 27: 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 47 PC and Server Configuration Figure 29: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 48: 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 31: Certificate Authority Screen 3. Select Authenticated Session and Smartcard Logon (select more than one by holding down the Ctrl key).
  • Page 49 PC and Server Configuration Figure 33: Active Directory Screen 6. Select the Group Policy tab, choose Default Domain Policy then click Edit. Figure 34: 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 50 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 35: Group Policy Screen 8. When the Certificate Request Wizard appears, click Next. 9. Select Computer, then click Next. Figure 36: Certificate Template Screen 10. Ensure that your certificate authority is checked, then click Next. 11.
  • Page 51 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 37: Service Screen 3. Enter a name for the access point, click Next. 4.
  • Page 52 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 39: Authentication Screen 12. Select No if you don't want to view the help for EAP. Click Finish.

  • Page 53: 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 40: Dial-in Screen...

  • Page 54: 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 55 PC and Server Configuration Figure 42: Wireless CA Screen 5. Select User certificate request and select User Certificate, the click Next. Figure 43: Request Type Screen 6. Click Submit.
  • Page 56 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 44: Identifying Information Screen 7. A message will be displayed, then the certificate will be returned to you. Click Install this certificate. Figure 45:Certificate Issued Screen 8. . You will receive a confirmation message. Click Yes.

  • Page 57: X Authentication Setup

    PC and Server Configuration Figure 46: 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 58 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 59 PC and Server Configuration Figure 49: Properties Screen Setup for Windows XP and 802.1x client is now complete.

  • Page 60: Using 802.1X Mode (Without Wpa)

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

  • Page 61: 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. If using the Access Control feature, update the Trusted PC database as required.
  • Page 62 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 The region or domain, as selected on the System screen. Country/Domain The version of the hardware currently used.

  • Page 63: Statistics Screen

    Operation and Status Statistics Screen This screen is displayed when the Statistics button on the Status screen is clicked. It shows details of the traffic flowing through the Wireless Access Point. Figure 52: Statistics Screen...
  • Page 64 Wireless Access Point User Guide Data - Statistics Screen System Up Time This indicates how long the system has been running since the last Up Time restart or reboot. The number of "Authentication" packets received. Authentication Authentication is the process of identification between the AP and the client. The number of "Deauthentication"...
  • Page 65 Operation and Status Virtual AP Status This screen is displayed when the Virtual AP Status button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 53: Virtual AP Status Screen For each VAP, the following data is displayed: The name you gave to this VAP; if you didn't change the name, the Name default name is used.

  • Page 66: Activity Log

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Activity Log This screen is displayed when the Log button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 54: 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 67: Station List

    Operation and Status Station List This screen is displayed when the Stations button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 55 Station List Screen Data - Station List Screen Station List The MAC (physical) address of each Wireless Station is displayed. MAC Address The mode of each Wireless Station.

  • Page 68: Chapter 6 Access Point Management

    Chapter 6 Access Point Management This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Access Point's "Ad- ministration" Features. Overview This Chapter covers the following features, available on the Wireless Access Point’s Man- agement menu. AP Type Management Auto Config Config File Ping Test Auto Reboot...
  • Page 69 Access Point Management Data – AP Type Screen FAT AP Select the mode. The AP will work as general AP. All of FAT AP function on the AP need User to configure it everyone. FIT AP Select the mode. The AP will work as thin AP mode. The IP FIT AP Address will change to DHCP Client.

  • Page 70: Management

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Management To reach this screen, select Management in the Administrtion section of the menu.
  • Page 71 Access Point Management Figure 57: Management Screen Data - Management Screen Account The name for login the Device Web. Admin User Name If checked, You can change the login password. The default Change Admin password is “password”. Password Input the new password. New Password Avoid the error.
  • Page 72 Wireless Access Point User Guide If enabled. The device will allow user via it by HTTPS method. Enable HTTPS (secure HTTP) Ad- If disabled. The device will refuse user via it by HTTPS method. min connections Input the desired HTTPS port. The default port is 443. HTTPS Port Number If enabled.

  • Page 73: Auto Config

    Access Point Management Auto Config Auto Config is only useful if you have a FTP Server on your LAN. So the device will auto load the config file from the FTP Server. To reach this screen, select Auto Config in the Ad- ministration section of the menu.

  • 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 Administration section of the menu. Figure 59: Config File Screen Data - Config File Screen Backup...
  • Page 75 Access Point Management Defaults To erase the current settings and restore the original factory Revert to factory default settings, click Set to Defaults button. default settings Note! This will terminate the current connection. The Access Point will be unavailable until it has restarted. By default, the Access Point will act as a DHCP client, and automatically obtain an IP address.

  • Page 76: Ping Test

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Ping Test Ping Test is one useful function for test the Ethernet integrality. If the device can PING the IP address so the device will work normal. If the device can’t PING the IP address so the device will disable the wireless function.

  • Page 77: Auto Reboot

    Access Point Management Auto Reboot Figure 61: Auto Reboot Screen Data – Auto Reboot Screen Select enable or disable. Auto Reboot Mode If enable the function. Please input the desired time. The unit Reboot Interval is hours. The device will auto reboot as the time interval.

  • Page 78: Firmware Upgrade

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Firmware Upgrade 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 Admin- istration section of the menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 62: Firmware Upgrade Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1.

  • Page 79: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Wireless Access Point Hardware Specifications 1 x Auto-MDIX RJ 45 for 10/100/1000Mbps PoE port LAN port IEEE 802.3af compliance Embedded Atheros solution Network Standard IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi™) and IEEE 802.11g compliance OFDM; 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps) Operating Frequencies 2.412.2.497 GHz Operating Channels 802.11g: 11 for North America, 13...

  • Page 80: Software Specifications

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Software Specifications Feature Details Access point support Wireless Roaming supported IEEE 802.11n/11g/11b compliance Auto Sensing Open System / Share Key authentication Wireless Channels Support Automatic Wireless Channel Selection Country Selection Preamble Type: long or short support RTS Threshold Adjustment Fragmentation Threshold Adjustment Beacon Interval Adjustment...
  • Page 81 Appendix A - Specifications Statistics support SNMP v1 & v2c & v3 LLTD Only wired users to be able to control Auto configuration DHCP client Other Features WINS client Radius client Enable/Disable wireless Network Integrality Check FTP client HTTP/FTP network protocol download Firmware Upgrade...

  • Page 82: 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 83 Appendix B - Troubleshooting Problem 2: My PC can't connect to the LAN via the Wireless Access Point. Check the following: Solution 2 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"...

  • Page 84: 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 85 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP Figure 65: 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 86: 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 66: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. Figure 67: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address...
  • Page 87 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP 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 88: 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 68: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 89 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP 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 90: 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 70: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3.
  • Page 91 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP 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 92: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Vista

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connections. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection Status and choose Properties. Click Continue to the User Account Control dialog box, then you should see a screen like the following: Figure 72: Network Configuration (Windows Vista) 3.
  • Page 93 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP Figure 73: TCP/IP Properties (Windows Vista) 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: Ad-hoc Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode...
  • Page 95 Appendix D - About Wireless LANs Different Access Points within an ESS can use different Channels. To reduce interference, it is recommended that adjacent Access Points SHOULD use different channels. 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 perfor- mance.
  • Page 96 Wireless Access Point User Guide If this option is used: The Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server. Each user must have a "user login" on the Radius Server. Each user's wireless client must support 802.1x and provide the login data when required. All data transmission is encrypted using the WPA standard.

  • 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 creates the possibility of creating scripts to perform common configuration changes. The CLI requires a Telnet connection to the Wireless Access Point. Using the CLI - Telnet 1.
  • Page 98 Wireless Access Point User Guide get beaconinterval Display Beacon Interval get channel Display Radio Channel get country Display Country/Domain get defaultkey Display Default Key Index get description Display Access Point Description get dhcp Display DHCP Mode get dhcpserverendip Display DHCP Server End IP Address get dhcpserverstartip Display DHCP Server start IP Address get dnsserver...
  • Page 99 Appendix E - Command Line Interface get psk Display Pre-shared Key get radiusserver Display RADIUS Server IP Address get radiusport Display RADIUS Port Number get radiussecret Display RADIUS Shared Secret get remoteptmp Display PTMP's Remote MAC Address List get remoteptp Display PTP's Remote MAC Address get roguedetect Display Rogue AP Detection Mode...
  • Page 100 Wireless Access Point User Guide get systemname Display Access Point System Name get telnet Display Telnet Mode get time Display Current System Time get timezone Display Time Zone Setting get uptime Display Access Point Up Time get username Display Login User Name get vapname Display Virtual AP Name get version...
  • Page 101 Appendix E - Command Line Interface set dnsserver Set DNS Server IP Address set dot1xdynkeyupdate Set 802.1x Dynamic Key Update Mode set dot1xdynkeylife Set 802.1x Dynamic Key Life Time (in Minutes) set dot1xkeytype Set 802.1x Distribute Key Method set fragthreshold Set Fragment Threshold set gateway Set Gateway IP Address...
  • Page 102 Wireless Access Point User Guide set roguelegal Add/Delete Legal AP MAC/OUI set roguesnmp Set Rogue AP Detection SNMP Trap Mode set roguetype Set Rogue AP Definition set rtsthreshold Set RTS/CTS Threshold set security Set Wireless Security Mode set shortpreamble Set Short Preamble Set SNMP Read Community snmpreadcommunity Set SNMP Write Community...
  • Page 103 Appendix E - Command Line Interface set wmm Set WMM Mode set wmmnoack Set WMM No Acknowledge factoryrestore Restore to Default Factory Settings apply To make the changes take effect exit Quit the telnet...

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