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  • Page 1 HWABN2 Hi-Gain™ Wireless 300N Access Point/Bridge Pro website www.hawkingtech.com USER’S MANUAL e-mail techsupport@hawkingtech.com © COPYRIGHT 2012 HAWKING TECHNOLOGIES,INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • Page 2 COPYRIGHT Copyright ©2012 by Hawking Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means,...
  • Page 3 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 communications.
  • Page 4 Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
  • Page 5 Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. EU Countries NOT intended for use None.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    2-1 Build Network Connection ................13   2-2 Definitions of the Different Modes ..............14   2-3 Connecting to the HWABN2 via Web Browser ..........17   2-3-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup ............18   2-3-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup ..............19  ...
  • Page 7 Chapter IV Status and Tools ..................77   4-1 System Status ..................... 77   4-1-1 System information and firmware version ..........77   4-1-2 Local Network .................... 78   4-1-3 System Log ....................79   4-1-4 Security Log ....................80  ...

  • Page 8: Chapter I: Product Information

    Chapter I: Product Information 1-1 Introduction and Safety Information Thank you for purchasing the HWABN2 Hi-Gain™ Wireless 300N Access Point/Bridge Pro. This highly efficient access point is the best choice for Small office / Home office users. It allows computers and network devices to gain wireless access in several modes throughout their network.

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    1-2 Safety Information In order to keep the safety of users and property, please follow these safety instructions: 1. This access point is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this access point outdoors. 2. DO NOT put this access point at or near hot or humid places, like kitchens or bathrooms.

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    1-3 System Requirements  One computer (Mac or PC).  Internet Web Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, etc.)  A Wired or Wireless network adapter (e.g. Airport card, built-in Ethernet adapter, etc.)

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    Before you start to use this access point, please check if there’s anything missing in the package, and contact your place of purchase or contact Hawking Technologies.  HWABN2 Hi-Gain™ Wireless 300N Access Point/Bridge Pro (main body, 1 pcs)  Quick Installation Guide (1 pcs) ...

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    1-5 Product Overview Top Panel LED Name Light Status Description Power Access point is switched on and correctly powered Wireless network is switched on or WPS mode is on. Wireless Wireless network is switched off Flashing Wireless LAN activity (transferring or receiving data). LAN port is connected LAN 1-5 LAN port is not connected...
  • Page 13 Back Panel Item Name Description Antenna Two SMA antenna connectors for the 3dBi detachable antenna enclosed with the product. Power (12V/1A) Power connector, connects to A/C power adapter 12V/1A. Reset/WPS Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all settings) or start WPS function.

  • Page 14: Chapter Ii: System And Network Setup

    Please follow the following instructions to build the network connection between your new HWABN2 access point and your computers and other network devices: 1. Connect your HWABN2 to the network port of your computer or connect wirelessly to it. 2. Connect all your computers and network devices (network-enabled consumer devices other than computers, like game console, or switch / hub) to the network.

  • Page 15: Definitions Of The Different Modes

    It will “bridge” these devices wirelessly with your network. It will not broadcast any WiFi signal. It will only make a wireless connection between the Access Point and the HWABN2.
  • Page 16 AP Bridge – Point to Multi-Point: Similar to AP Bridge – Point to Point, this allows you to connect several HWABN2’s to one point. No WiFi signal will be broadcast and it will only make a wireless connection between the HWABN2s.
  • Page 17 AP Bridge WDS: Wireless Distributing System. This allows you to create a wireless network using up to four HWABN2’s using the same SSID (wireless name). It will broadcast a WiFI signal.

  • Page 18: Connecting To The Hwabn2 Via Web Browser

    2-3 Connecting to the HWABN2 via Web Browser After the network connection is built, the next step you should do is setup the access point with proper network parameters, so it can work properly in your network environment. Before you can connect to the access point and start configuration procedures, your computer must be set to static IP.

  • Page 19: Windows 95/98/Me Ip Address Setup

    2-3-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup 1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network icon, and Network window will appear. Select ‘TCP/IP’, then click ‘Properties’. 2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server’ and then click ‘OK’.

  • Page 20: Windows 2000 Ip Address Setup

    2-3-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup 1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon; click Local Area Connection, and Local Area Connection Properties window will appear. Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’...
  • Page 21 2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ and ‘Obtain DNS server address automatically’, then click ‘OK’.

  • Page 22: Windows Xp Ip Address Setup

    2-3-3 Windows XP IP address setup 1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Internet Connections icon, click Network Connections, and then double-click Local Area Connection, Local Area Connection Status window will appear, and then click ‘Properties’...
  • Page 23 2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ and ‘Obtain DNS server address automatically’, then click ‘OK’.

  • Page 24: Windows Vista/7 Ip Address Setup

    2-3-4 Windows Vista/7 IP address setup 1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Click View Network Status and Tasks, and then click Manage Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Network, then select ‘Properties’. Local Area Connection Properties window will appear, select ‘Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4), and then click ‘Properties’...
  • Page 25 2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ and ‘Obtain DNS server address automatically’, then click ‘OK’.

  • Page 26: Mac Os X Ip Address Setup

    2-3-5 Mac OS X IP Address Setup Go to your system preferences, go to network. Make sure next to “Configure”, you have it set under “Using DHCP”...

  • Page 27: Tablet/Smartphone Setup

    2-3-6 Tablet/Smartphone Setup iOS (iPhone or iPad) Go to your settings on your tablet or smart phone First, make sure JavaScript is On: Go to Settings icon Select (a) Safari > make sure (b) JavaScript is ON. Go back to Home Screen > Select Settings > In Wi-Fi Networks, select (c) “Hawking_HWABN2_AP_Pro”...
  • Page 28 Android (Android 2.1 +) Go to Settings Go to Wireless & Networks Check “Turn on Wi-Fi” and then click on Wi-Fi settings Look for Hawking_HWABN2_AP_Pro, then select to connect...

  • Page 29: Accessing The Web Page User Interface

    2-3-7 Accessing the Web Page User Interface After the IP address setup is complete, please open your web browser. In the address field, please type: ‘192.168.1.241’ and press enter. The following message should be shown: Please input user name and password in the field respectively, Default Username: admin Default Password: 1234 Press ‘OK’...
  • Page 30 NOTE: If you can’t see the web management interface, and you are being prompted to input user name and password again, it means you didn’t input username and password correctly. Please retype user name and password again. If you are certain that user name and password you typed are correct, please go to ‘5-2 Troubleshooting’...

  • Page 31: Quick Setup

    2-4 ‘Quick Setup’ This access point provides a ‘Quick Setup’ procedure, which will help you to complete all required settings you need to access the Internet in very short time. Please follow the following instructions to complete the ‘Quick Setup’: Please go to Quick Setup Wizard menu by clicking ‘Quick Setup’...
  • Page 32 On the drop down box, please choose the wireless mode you wish to use. There are 5 modes that the HWABN2 supports: Access Point - Please go to section 2-4-1 Station Infrastructure (Bridge) - Please go to section 2-4-2 Bridge Point to Point...

  • Page 33: Setup Procedure For 'Access Point

    2-4-1 Setup Procedure for ‘Access Point’ Wireless (1): Shows you if the wireless is enabled/disabled 2.4 GHz ESSID (2): Please input the ESSID (the name used to identify this wireless access point) here. You can input up to 32 alphanumerical characters. PLEASE NOTE THAT ESSID IS CASE SENSITIVE.
  • Page 34 If you wish to have security, please select your level of security here. Refer to Section 3-4-3 for descriptions of security types. Click ‘Apply’ for the device to restart. Click ‘Back’ if you wish to make changes. Plug the HWABN2 into your router or...
  • Page 35 Congratulations, you have set up the HWABN2 in Access Point!

  • Page 36: Setup Procedure 'Station-Infrastructure' (Wireless Bridge)

    2-4-2 Setup Procedure ‘Station-Infrastructure’ (Wireless Bridge) Wireless (1): Shows you if the wireless is enabled/disabled 2.4 GHz Band (2): Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By selecting different band setting, you’ll be able to allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band.
  • Page 37 If the network you selected was a secure network, please enter the wireless password here. Click ‘Apply’ for the device to restart. Click ‘Back’ if you wish to make changes. Plug the deivces that wish to use this as a Bridge. Congratulations, you have set up the HWABN2 as a Bridge!

  • Page 38: Setup Procedure For 'Ap Bridge-Point To Point

    2-4-3 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge-Point to Point’: Wireless (1): Shows you if the wireless is enabled/disabled 2.4 GHz Band (2): Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By selecting different band setting, you’ll be able to allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band.
  • Page 39 Uncheck the box to input. Otherwise, the default IP Address is 192.168.1.241 When you finish with all settings, please click ‘Apply’ (7); Plug in the devices that you wish to bridge. Congratulations, you have set up the HWABN2 in AP Bridge-Point to Point!

  • Page 40: Setup Procedure For 'Ap Bridge-Point To Multi-Point

    2-4-4 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point’ Wireless (1): Shows you if the wireless is enabled/disabled 2.4 GHz Band (2): Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By selecting different band setting, you’ll be able to allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band.
  • Page 41 Uncheck the box to input. Otherwise, the default IP Address is 192.168.1.241. When you finish with all settings, please click ‘Apply’ (7); Plug in the devices that you wish to bridge. Congratulations, you have set up the HWABN2 in AP Bridge-Point to Multi-point!

  • Page 42: Setup Procedure For 'Ap-Bridge Wds

    2-4-5 Setup Procedure for ‘AP-Bridge WDS’ Wireless (1): Shows you if the wireless is enabled/disabled 2.4 GHz Band (2): Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By selecting different band setting, you’ll be able to allow or deny the wireless client of a certain band.
  • Page 43 Uncheck the box to input. Otherwise, the default IP Address is 192.168.1.241. When you finish with all settings, please click ‘Apply’ (7); Connect you’re your wireless devices to the WDS network. Congratulations, you have set up the HWABN2 in AP Bridge-WDS!

  • Page 44: Chapter Iii General Setup

    Chapter III General Setup In this chapter, you’ll know how to change the major settings of the HWABN2. Log onto the device and click on ‘General Setup’.

  • Page 45: Time Zone And Time Auto-Synchronization

    3-1 Time zone and time auto-synchronization Please follow the following instructions to set time zone and time auto-synchronization parameters: Please click ‘General Setup’ at the top of web management interface, select ‘System’ on the left hand column, and select ‘Time Zone’. The time zone settings will be displayed in your web browser: Please select the correct time zone from the drop-down list, and input the IP address or host name of the time server.

  • Page 46: Change Management Password

    3-2 Change Management password Default password of this access point is ‘1234’, and it’s displayed on the login prompt when accessed from the web browser. There’s a security risk if you don’t change the default password, since everyone can see it. This is very important when you have wireless function enabled.
  • Page 47 Please retype the new password again when you see above message. If you see the following message: It means the content in ‘Current Password’ field is wrong, please click ‘OK’ to go back to previous menu, and try to input current password again. If the current and new passwords are correctly entered, after you click ‘Apply’, you’ll be prompted to input your new password: Please use new password to enter web management interface again, and you should be...

  • Page 49: Wired Lan Configuration

    3-3 Wired LAN Configuration Before all computers using wired Ethernet connection (i.e. those computers connected to this access point’s LAN port 1 to 5 by Ethernet cable) can communicate with each other and access Internet, they must have a valid IP address. There are two ways to assign IP addresses to computers: static IP address (set the IP address for every computer manually), and dynamic IP address (IP address of computers will be assigned by access point automatically.

  • Page 50: Local Network

    Please click ‘General Setup’ at the top of web management interface and click ‘Local Network’ on the left hand column. There are two setup groups here: ‘LAN IP’ and ‘DHCP Server’ 3-3-1 Local Network IP address (1): Please input the IP address of this access point. Subnet Mask (2): Please input subnet mask for this network.

  • Page 51: Dhcp Server

    3-3-2 DHCP Server: These settings are only available when ‘DHCP Server’ in ‘LAN IP’ section is ‘Enabled’. Lease Time (1): Please choose a lease time (the duration that every computer can keep a specific IP address) of every IP address assigned by this access point from dropdown menu.
  • Page 52 NOTE: 1. The number of the last field (mentioned ‘d’ field) of ‘End IP’ must be greater than ‘Start IP’, and can not be the same as router’s IP address. 2. The former three fields of IP address of ‘Start IP’, ‘End IP’, and ‘IP Address of ‘LAN IP’...

  • Page 53: Wireless Network

    ‘Wireless Configuration’ tab on the left hand column. The following message will be displayed on your web browser: This page will tell you if your wireless is enabled or not on the device. You can enabled/disable the wireless via the hardware switch on the back of the HWABN2.

  • Page 54: Basic Wireless Settings

    ‘Wireless Configuration’ on the left hand column. Choose ‘Basic Settings’. Next to the Mode option, please select your Mode. 3-4-1-1 Access Point Standard default mode. The HWABN2 will broadcast a WiFi signal for other computers and devices to connect to. Must be plugged into the router or network after setup.
  • Page 55 NOTE: For 802.11b and 802.11g mode, the signals can be transmitted only by antenna 1 (The antenna on the right side of the rear panel). For 802.11n mode: The router is operating in a 2T2R Spatial Multiplexing MIMO configuration. Two (2) antennas are for signal transmitting and two (2) antennas are for signal receiving.
  • Page 56 Please click ‘Go Back’ to go back to previous setup menu; to continue on access point setup, or click ‘Apply’ to reboot the access point so the settings will take effect. Please wait 30-60 seconds for the access point to reboot. NOTE: If you don’t have special reason to limit the type of allowed wireless clients, it’s recommended to choose ‘2.4 GHz (B+G+N) to maximize wireless client compatibility.
  • Page 57 3-4-1-2 Station-Infrastructure (Bridge) The HWABN2 will allow you connect wired devices wirelessly to an existing wireless router or access point. It will “bridge” these devices wirelessly with your network. It will not broadcast any WiFi signal. It will only make a wireless connection between the Access Point and the HWABN2.
  • Page 58 NOTE: Two wireless routers must use the same mode, band, channel number, and security setting! Band (2): Select the band you want to use, the two HWABN2’s must use the same setting. Channel Number (3): Select the channel you want to use, the two wireless HWABN2s must use the same setting.
  • Page 59 3-4-1-4 AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Similar to AP Bridge – Point to Point, this allows you to connect several HWABN2’s to one point. No WiFi signal will be broadcast and it will only make a wireless connection between the HWABN2s.
  • Page 60 3-4-1-5 AP Bridge-WDS Wireless Distributing System. This allows you to create a wireless network using up to four HWABN2’s using the same SSID (wireless name). It will broadcast a WiFI signal. NOTE: For WDS mode, the output signal nature is the same as that of normal AP mode.
  • Page 61 MAC address Input the MAC address of other HWABN2’s 1 to 4 (6): Security Click to set security settings for this connection Setting (7): (Please go to section ‘3-4-3 Wireless Security’ for detailed...

  • Page 62: Advanced Wireless Settings

    3-4-2 Advanced Wireless Settings This access point provides some advanced control of wireless parameters, if you want to configure these settings, please click ‘General Setup’ at the top of web management interface and click ‘Wireless Configuration’ on the left hand column. Choose “Advanced Settings’.
  • Page 63 value is ‘100’. DTIM Period(4): Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. Do not modify the default value if you do not understand the function, default value is ‘3’. Data Rate(5): Set the wireless data transfer rate to a certain value. Since most of wireless devices will negotiate with each other and pick a proper data transfer rate automatically.
  • Page 64 ‘Always’. However, if you set to ‘None’, your wireless access point should be able to function properly. Transmit Power(12): You can set the output power of wireless radio. Unless you are using this wireless access point in a large open space, you may not have to set output power to 100%.

  • Page 65: Security Settings

    3-4-3 Security Settings It is important to set your wireless security settings properly! If you do not configure a wireless security setting, unauthorized users can use your network and/or obtain valuable data without your consent. To set wireless security settings, please click ‘General Setup’ tab at the top of web management interface, then click ‘Wireless Configuration’...
  • Page 66 Key Length (2): There are two types of WEP key length: 64-bit and 128-bit. Using ‘128-bit’ is safer than ’64-bit’, but will reduce some data transfer performance. Key Format (3): There are two types of key format: ASCII and Hex. When you select a key format, the number of characters of key will be displayed.
  • Page 67 same with each other. Enable 802.1x IEEE 802.1x is an authentication protocol. Every Authentication (9): user must use a valid account to login to this wireless access point before accessing the wireless LAN. The authentication is processed by a RADIUS server. This mode only authenticates user by IEEE 802.1x, but it does not encryption the data during communication.
  • Page 68 Please click ‘Go Back’ to go back to previous setup menu, or click ‘Apply’ to reboot the access point so the settings will take effect. Please wait 30-60 seconds for the access point to reboot. 3-4-3-3 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA): When you select this mode, the wireless access point will use WPA encryption, and the following setup menu will be shown on your web browser: WPA Unicast...

  • Page 69: Wpa Radius

    Please click ‘Go Back’ to go back to previous setup menu, or click ‘Apply’ to reboot the access point so the settings will take effect. Please wait 30-60 seconds for the access point to reboot. NOTE: Some wireless clients (especially those manufactured before year 2003) only support WEP or WPA (TKIP) cipher.
  • Page 70 RADIUS Server Please input the port number of your Port (4): Radius authentication server here. Default setting is 1812. RADIUS Server Please input the password of your Radius Password (5): authentication server here. After you finish with all settings, please click ‘Apply’ (6) button and the following message will be displayed on your web browser: Please click ‘Go Back’...

  • Page 71: Wireless Access Control

    3-4-4 Wireless Access Control This function will help you prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless access point; only those wireless devices who have a MAC address you assigned can gain access to your wireless access point. Use this function with other security measures described in previous section, to create a safer wireless environment.
  • Page 72 unchecked, wireless access point will not enforce MAC address filtering of wireless clients. MAC Address (2): Input the MAC address of your wireless devices here, dash ( - ) or colon ( : ) are not required. (i.e. If the MAC address label of your wireless device indicates ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff’...
  • Page 73 Please click ‘Go Back’ to go back to previous setup menu, or click ‘Apply’ to reboot wait 30-60 seconds for the the access point so the settings will take effect. Please access point to reboot.

  • Page 74: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    3-4-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is the simplest way to build connection between wireless network clients and this wireless access point. You don’t have to select an encryption mode and input a long encryption passphrase every time when you need to set up a wireless client, you only have to press a button on the wireless client and this wireless access point, and the WPS will automatically configure for you.
  • Page 75 Enable WPS (1) Check this box to enable WPS function, uncheck it to disable WPS. WPS Information (2) WPS Status: If the wireless security (encryption) function of this wireless access point is properly set, you’ll see ‘Configured’ message here. If wireless security function has not been set, you’ll see ‘Not configured’.
  • Page 76 steady for 2 minutes when this wireless access point is waiting for incoming WPS request. Configure Please input the PIN code of the wireless client you by client wish to connect, and click ‘Start PIN’ button. PinCode (5) The ‘WLAN’ LED light on the wireless access point will be steady when this wireless access point is waiting for incoming WPS request.

  • Page 77: Security Tips For Wireless Network

    3-4-6 Security Tips for Wireless Network Here are some quick tips to help you improve the security level of your wireless network: 1. Never use simple words for your password, such as “password” or “1234567890”. 2. A complicated (combination of numbers, alphabets, and even symbols) WEP key and WPA passphrase is more secure than simple and short words.

  • Page 78: Chapter Iv Status And Tools

    Chapter IV Status and Tools 4-1 System Status The functions described here will provide you with system related information. To enter system status menu, please either click ‘Status’ link located at top of web management interface. 4-1-1 System information and firmware version You can use this function to know the system information and firmware version of this access point.

  • Page 79: Local Network

    4-1-2 Local Network You can use this function to know the status of your access point. Please click ‘Status’ menu at the top of web management interface, and then click ‘Local Network’ on the left hand column. NOTE: Information displayed here may vary.

  • Page 80: System Log

    4-1-3 System Log All important system events are logged. You can use this function to check the event log of your access point. Please click ‘Status’ menu at the top of web management interface, and then click ‘System Log’ on the left hand column. The system events will be displayed in this page, and here are descriptions of every buttons: Save (1):...

  • Page 81: Security Log

    4-1-4 Security Log All information about network and system security is kept here, and you can use this function to check the security event log of your access point. Please click ‘Status’ menu at the top of web management interface, and then click ‘Security Log’...

  • Page 82: Active Dhcp Client List

    4-1-5 Active DHCP client list If you’re using the DHCP server function of this access point, you can use this function to check all active DHCP leases issued by this access point. Please click ‘Status’ menu at the top of web management interface, and then click ‘Active DHCP Client’...

  • Page 83: Statistics

    4-1-6 Statistics You can use this function to check the statistics of wireless, LAN, and WAN interface of this access point. Please click ‘Status’ menu at the top of web management interface, and then click ‘Statistics’ on the left hand column. You can click ‘Refresh’...

  • Page 84: Configuration Tools

    4-2 Configuration Tools You can back up all configurations of this access point to a file, so you can make several copied of access point configuration for security reason. To backup or restore access point configuration, please follow the instructions: Please click ‘Tools’...

  • Page 85: Firmware Upgrade

    4‐3 Firmware Upgrade The system software used by this access point is known as ‘firmware’, just like any applications on your computer, when you replace the old application with a new one; your computer will be equipped with new function. You can also use this firmware upgrade function to add new functions to your access point, even fix the bugs of this access point.
  • Page 86 Click ‘Browse’ button, and you’ll be prompted to provide the filename of the firmware upgrade file. Please download the latest firmware file from the Hawking Technologies website at www.hawkingtech.com, and use it to upgrade your access point. After a firmware upgrade file is selected, click ‘Apply’ button, and the access point will start firmware upgrade procedure automatically.

  • Page 87: System Reset

    4-4 System Reset If you think you network performance is bad, or you find the behavior of the access point is strange, you can perform a access point reset. Sometimes it will solve the problem. Please click ‘Tools’ menu at the top of web management interface, and then click ‘Reset on the left hand column.

  • Page 88: Chapter V: Appendix

    Chapter V: Appendix 5-1 Hardware Specification CPU + Wireless Chipsets：Realtek RTL8196C+RTL8192CE Flash: 2MB SDRAM: 16MB LAN Ports: 10/100M UTP Port x 4 Antenna: 2x 3dBi Dipole antennas Power: 12VDC, 1A Switching Power Adapter Output Power spec: 11n (40MHz)@MCS15: 23+/-1.5dBm 11n (20MHz)@MCS15: 23+/-1.5dBm 11g@54Mbps: 23+/-1.5dBm 11b@11Mbps: 26+/-1.5dBm Receive Sensitivity spec:...

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    5-2 Troubleshooting If you find that the access point is working improperly or stops responding, check some of the FAQs below. You can also contact our support by email or phone. Scenario Solution Access point is not a. Please check the connection of power cords and responding to me when I network cables of this access point.
  • Page 90 c. Try to reset the access point and see if it’s better after that. d. Try to know what computers do on your local network. If someone’s transferring big files, other people will think Internet is really slow. e. If this has never happened before, call your Internet service provider to know if there is something wrong with their network.

  • Page 91: Glossary

    5-3 Glossary Default Gateway (Access point): Every non-access point IP device needs to configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination.
  • Page 92 1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s. When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP address that correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID.
  • Page 93 Application Protocol Port Number Telnet SMTP POP3 H.323 1720 SNMP SNMP Trap HTTP PPTP 1723 PC Anywhere TCP 5631 PC Anywhere UDP 5632 PPPoE: Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point Protocol is a secure data transmission method originally created for dial-up connections; PPPoE is for Ethernet connections.
  • Page 94 Unreliable Datagram Protocol (UDP). TCP/IP is the standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet. Both TCP and UDP are transport layer protocol. TCP performs proper error detection and error recovery, and thus is reliable. UDP on the other hand is not reliable. They both run on top of the IP (Internet Protocol), a network layer protocol.

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