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802.11g Wireless Outdoor
Access Point/Ethernet Bridge
Revision 2.1
User Guide
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  • Page 1 802.11g Wireless Outdoor Access Point/Ethernet Bridge Revision 2.1 User Guide...
  • Page 2 FCC Notice NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 3: Planning Your Wireless Network

    The Wireless Technology Standard The Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54 Mbps (108Mbps in Super G mode) within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology.

  • Page 4: Network Layout

    Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC's signal, providing that they both share the same channel and SSID. Before enabling you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position.
  • Page 5 ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception. Building materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.
  • Page 6 AP Mode and Clielnt Mode Client RP-WA2300 RP-G0802W 8G Switch Client RP-WA2300 RP-G0802W 8G Switch...

  • Page 7: Repeater Mode

    Client Repeater Mode RP-WA2300 Internet Client Repeater 1 RP-WA2300 Client Repeater 2 Wireless Bridge (WDS) Point to Multi-Point Mode LAN B LAN A Bridge Bridge LAN C Bridge Switch/Hub Switch/Hub Switch/Hub...

  • Page 8: Installation Diagram

    Installation Diagram Attention: The cable distance between the Router and PC/hub/Switch should not exceed 100 meters. Make sure the wiring is correct. In 10Mbps operation, Category 3/4/5 cable can be used for connection. To reliably operate your network at 100Mbps, you must use Category 5 cable, or better Data Grade.
  • Page 9 AP Configuration Using Locator While entering the Locator utility, the Locator will automatically search the AP available on the same network. Locator will show the Device Name, Device Type, IP Address, Ethernet MAC Address and Firmware Version in first page. Before start using Locator, make sure you disable personal firewall installed in you PC.
  • Page 10 User Name: Admin Password: (leave blank) then click OK button. You will enter the Utility homepage. Start Setup by Locator... You just need to click on the “Web” icon in Locator main page. The Locator will launch a default browser for you and lead you into web UI directly...

  • Page 11: Wireless Configuration - Ap Mode

    Wireless Configuration - AP Mode System Status – The first page appears in main page will show “System Status -> System Summary” automatically, you can find detail system configuration in this page including System Information – This will display system name and both Ethernet MAC address and Wireless MAC address.
  • Page 12 The first page appears in main page will show “System Status -> Wireless Station List” automatically, this page can help user identify current devices who already associated to the AP. You can also click on the MAC address column then the system will show the detail technical information for each wireless station.
  • Page 13 MSDU Maximum service data unit. Displays the number of packets sent and received by the remote devices. Data / Management Packets can be data, management or control. Displays the / Control number of packets sent and received for each. Multicast Displays the number of multicast frames.

  • Page 14: System Configuration

    The page below describes the detail connection information with each station. You can get all information needed right here. System Configuration – Now you can start to configure the system. In System Properties page, you can config Device Name – You may assign any name to the Access Point. Memorable, Unique names are helpful especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same network.
  • Page 15 address table. Type the MAC address with format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx (x is the hexadecimal digit) and use “Add” and “Delete” button to edit the up to 8 address table. A Master Bridge Radio may accommodate remote MAC addresses. Administration – In the administration page, you can modify “Administrator Name” and “Password”.
  • Page 16 IP Settings – IP Setting page can configure system IP address. Default IP address is 192.168.x.x and Subnet Mask is 255.255.0.0. You can manually input IP address setting or get an IP from a DHCP server. IP Network Setting – Here you can choose to get IP from a DHCP server or specify IP address manually.

  • Page 17: Wireless Network

    Wireless Network - At Wireless Network page can set “SSID” / “Wireless Mode” and “Channel”. AP supports not only standard 11b/g but also 108M SuperG. (Note: 108 M ® SuperG only works with Atheros based 11a/g solution) Wireless Network Name (SSID) - The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network.

  • Page 18: Wireless Security

    wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly. The default setting is “SmartSelect” means the system will pick best channel for you automatically. Stay with default setting if you do not have special request on channel selection. Wireless Security - The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network.
  • Page 19 WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA. To use WEP, you will need to select a default transmit key and a level of WEP encryption, Authentication type – Select “Open System” to communicate the key across the network.
  • Page 20 WPA-PSK stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access – Pre-Shared Key. WPA-PSK is design for home users who do not have RADIUS server in their network environment. WPA can provide better security level than WEP without difficult setting procedure. PassPhrase - Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters. The Shared Key should be also applying the clients work in the same wireless network.
  • Page 21 WPA option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Access Point.) RADIUS Server – Here enter the IP address of your RADIUS server. RADIUS Port – Port number for RADIUS service, default value is 1812 RADIUS Secret –...
  • Page 22 Wireless Advance Settings - The page below can help users to configure advanced wireless setting. Before making any changes at this page, please check your wireless settings on other system as well, as these changes will alter the effectiveness of the Access Point. In most cases, these settings do not need to be changed.
  • Page 23 Short Preamble – Preambles are a sequence of binary bits that help the receivers synchronize and ready for receipt of a data transmission. Some older wireless systems like 802.11b implementation use shorter preambles. If you are having difficulty connecting to an older 802.11b device, try to enable short preamble.

  • Page 24: Backup/Restore Setting / Firmware Upgrade And Reboot

    Backup/Restore Setting / Firmware Upgrade and Reboot - In Management section, you can Backup/Restore Setting, Firmware Upgrade and Reboot the system in following pages. Backup the current settings to a file – Click on the “Backup” button, system will prompt you where to save the backup file. You can choose the directory to save your configuration file.
  • Page 25 Reboot – Click on “Reboot” button to restart Access Point.
  • Page 26 Wireless Configuration – Wireless Bridge (WDS) Mode (Point to Point & Point to Multi-Point) Wireless Bridge is WDS (Wireless Distribution System) operation as defined by the IEEE802.11 standard has been made available. In IEEE 802.11 terminology a "Distribution System" is system that Interconnects, so-called, Basic Service Sets (BSS).

  • Page 27: Considerations Before Installation

    Considerations before installation – Loop Prevention – Be careful to plan you WDS connections, prevent your wireless network topology to have loop. Once loop shows up, you network traffic will become unstable. Performance – The system can support up to 8 WDS links. But all links and wireless stations that operate at the same time will all share single radio bandwidth.
  • Page 28 Wireless Configuration – Wireless Client Mode AP can also work as an Ethernet client bridge to connect up to 16 Ethernet device into wireless network. In order to setup the AP to work in Ethernet bridge mode, you need to choose “Wireless Client” mode and click “Apply” at System Properties page.

  • Page 29: Connection Status

    Connection Status - Connection – This column show current connection status. If AP already connect to an Access Point or station, here will show the MAC address of the associated Access Point or station. Otherwise, connection column will show “N/A” which means no connection to any Access Point or station. Network Type –...
  • Page 30 “2.4GHz 11Mbps (802.11b)” in wireless mode column if your environment only have 802.11b clients. The final selection “2.4GHz 108Mbps (802.11 SuperG)” supports high speed 108Mbps SuperG function. In order to support SuperG 108M transmission, all wireless clients ® will need to be Atheros solution.
  • Page 31 SSID currently available. After you determine which AP (SSID) to join, you can click on the BSSID column your want to choose. The system will automatically join the SSID you specified after reboot. Wireless Security – WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA. To use WEP as a client, you will need to input a transmit key and a level of WEP encryption exactly the same as the Access Point.
  • Page 32 WPA-PSK stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access – Pre-Shared Key. WPA-PSK is design for home users who do not have RADIUS server in their network environment. WPA can provide better security level than WEP without difficult setting procedure. PassPhrase Key - Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters. The Shared Key should be also applying the Access Point work in the same wireless network.
  • Page 33 Ethernet Client List – In Ethernet Client List page, you can check all the details here including IP Address and MAC Address. Press “Refresh” if you add any new Ethernet client into network. The page will update latest status of current Ethernet network.

  • Page 34: Wireless Configuration - Wireless Repeater Mode

    Wireless Configuration – Wireless Repeater Mode When set the Access Point to Repeater mode, the AP is able to talk with one remote access point within its range and retransmit its signal. In order to setup the AP to work in Ethernet bridge mode, you need to choose “Repeater” mode and click “Apply”...
  • Page 35 After click on the “Site Survey” button, you can choose the Access Point you need to extend its range by clicking on “BSSID” column. Then “Apply” the change to make sure system working properly with new setting. After all the changes are made, you can check the “Connect Status” page to check current SSID and link quality / signal strength.

  • Page 37: Appendix A: Glossary

    Appendix A: Glossary 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and anoperating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.
  • Page 38 Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. Hardware - The physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices. IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - An independent institute that develops networking standards. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.
  • Page 39 network. Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.

  • Page 40: Appendix B: Specification

    Appendix B: Specification Standard support IEEE802.11b IEEE802.11g IEEE802.3 IEEE802.3u Interface Wireless IEEE802.11b/g One 10/100 RJ-45 port SDRAM 8Mbyte Flash 2Mbyte Max. Bandwidth Ethernet Full Duplex: 200Mbps (for 100BASETX), 20Mbps (for 10BaseT) Half Duplex: 100Mbps (for 100BaseTX), 10Mbps (for 10BaseT) Wireless 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48, 54, 108Mbps Auto Fall-Back Wireless Radio...
  • Page 41 − Transmit power (Full, Half, Quarter, Eighth, Minimum) − Beacon Interval (20-1000): 100 − Data Beacon Rate (DTIM (1-16384): 1 − Fragment Length (256-2346): 2346 − RTS Threshold (256-2346): 2346 − Short Preamble: Enable − Allow 2.4GHz 54Mbps Station Only −...

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