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- Page 1 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT 802.11b Wireless Access Point/Bridge WAP1011BB Instruction Guide * Actual product may vary from photo The Professionals’ Source For Hard-to-Find Computer Parts...
- Page 2 FCC COMPLIANCE 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 communications.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Reset ..............20 Note: Due to firmware upgrades, the information in this Instruction Guide may not be identical to what you see on your screen. Check www.startech.com for firmware upgrades or updates to the Instruction Guide. (October 30, 2003) -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com wireless access point (WAP). Based on the IEEE 802.11b (2.4 GHz) wireless standard, this access point lets you connect your 802.11b wireless devices to your wired Ethernet LAN or bridge wireless Infrastructure networks together. -
Page 5: Wireless Access Point Basics
Wireless Access Point Basics Back Panel Reset Wireless Power The back panel is divided into sections: Power, LAN, Reset, and Wireless. • The 12VDC power adapter plugs into the power port. • The LAN port connects your wireless access point to your wired LAN. •... -
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started The section is designed to assist you in the installation of your WAP1011BB. Please read through this section carefully and complete each step in the order listed. 1. Locate the optimum location for your Access Point. The best location is usually in the center of your wireless network, with a clear line of sight to all your wireless stations. -
Page 7: Home
Home The WAP’s home page gives you information on your current WAP settings. Parameter Description Alias Name The alias name for the WAP. See Wireless Setting on page 6 for information on changing the alias name. Uptime The amount of time WAP has been running. Runtime Code Version The firmware version the WAP is using. -
Page 8: Wireless Setting
Wireless Setting The Wireless Setting screen lets you change the mode the WAP is operating in. The options available on the Wireless Setting screen change depending on the mode you select. AP Mode Parameter Description Mode The mode fields shows that the WAP is in AP (access point) mode. -
Page 9: Station - Ad Hoc Mode
Station - Ad Hoc mode Both Station - Ad Hoc and Station - Infrastructure mode let your WAP1011BB act like a wireless adapter for your wired PC. Station - Ad Hoc mode lets you join your WAP1011BB to a a wireless LAN with peer-to-peer communication. -
Page 10: Station - Infrastructure
Station - Infrastructure Both Station - Ad Hoc and Station - Infrastructure mode let your WAP1011BB act like a wireless adapter for your wired PC. Station - Infrastructure mode lets your PC join a wireless LAN through another wireless access point. -
Page 11: Ap Bridge - Point To Point
Note: AP Bridge - Point to Point mode can only be used to bridge wired networks together. When in this mode, the WAP1011BB can not accept connections from any other wireless stations. If you need to be able to bridge wired Ethernet networks and still provide connection service for other wireless stations, see AP Bridge - WDS on page 11. -
Page 12: Ap Bridge - Point To Multi-Point
Note: AP Bridge - Point to Multi-Point mode can only be used to bridge wired networks together. When in this mode, the WAP1011BB can not accept connections from any other wireless stations. If you need to be able to bridge wired Ethernet networks and still provide connection service for other wireless stations, see AP Bridge - WDS on page 11. -
Page 13: Ap Bridge - Wds
AP Bridge - WDS In AP Bridge - WDS, the WAP1011BB is able to bridge wired Ethernet networks and still provide connection service for other wireless stations. AP Bridge - WDS mode is a combination of AP Mode and AP Bridge - Point to Multi-Point mode,... -
Page 14: Advanced Setting
Advanced Setting The Wireless Advanced Settings page lets you set some advanced wireless LAN parameters. You should not change these parameters unless you know what effects they will have on the WAP. Parameter Description Authentication Type Choose the type of authentication for your wireless LAN: Open System: In Open System, wireless stations can associate with the WAP without any WEP encryption. -
Page 15: Security
Security The Security page lets you set up encryption for your wireless network. If you set up an encryption key, you must use the same key for both your WAP and each of your wireless clients. Parameter Default Description WEP Mode Disable If you enable WEP mode, you can choose either a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key. - Page 16 Encryption, continued Parameter Description Key Format You can use either ASCII characters (alphanumeric format) or hexadecimal digits (in the A~F, a~f, and 0~9 range) to be the WEP key. For example: ASCII: guest Hexadecimal: 12345abcde Key Length Choose the length of your WEP encryption key. Default Key Select one of the four encryption keys to encrypt your data.
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Page 17: Mac Filtering
MAC Filtering MAC filtering protects your network by allowing only specified computers to access your network. Only computers with the specified MAC addresses will be able to associate with your WAP. Parameter Description Enable Wireless Access Control Check this box to allow MAC filtering. Enter the MAC address of the PC that is allowed to MAC Address access the Internet... -
Page 18: System Utility
System Utility The System Utility page lets you change the WAP’s password, IP address, and Subnet Mask, or configure the WAP’s DHCP server. Parameter Description Current Password Enter your current password. New Password Enter your new password. Re-enter your new password for confirmation. Re-enter Password WARNING! If you forget your password, you will have to reset the WAP, which will erase all of your configurations. - Page 19 System Utility, continued Parameter Description Start/End IP Designate an IP range for your DHCP server to assign to your IP clients. By default, the range is 192.168.2.100 to 192.168.2.200. Domain Name Enter a domain name for your WAP. Lease Time The DHCP server will temporarily give your LAN clients an IP address.
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Page 20: Configuration Tool
Configuration Tool The Configuration Tools page lets you save, restore, or reset your router’s configuration settings. Parameter Description Backup Settings Clicking on the Save button will save the router’s current configuration to a file named “config.bin”. Restore Settings Click on the Browse button to locate the file and click Upload to re-load the saved configuration. -
Page 21: Upgrade
Upgrade StarTech.com may periodically offer firmware upgrades as a download on our website. Visit www.startech.com and click on the Downloads link to check for possible firmware upgrades for this product. If there is an upgrade available, download the file according to instructions on the website and then proceed with the following steps. -
Page 22: Reset
Reset You can reset the WA if you are experiencing any problems. Performing this step will not change any of your current settings. If you want to reboot to the factory defaults, see Configuration Tool on page 18. Click on the Apply button to reset the WAP. You will be asked to confirm your decision. Once the reset process is complete, you can start using the WAP again. - Page 23 Appendix A: Wireless Installation Considerations There are some factors to keep in mind when attempting to set up a wireless connection. The wireless signal range can be limited by the number, location, thickness, and material of ceilings, walls or similar that the signal must pass through. To maximize your wireless range, keep the following considerations in mind when positioning your antenna: •...
- Page 24 Appendix B: Configuring Your PCs You can configure your wireless access point from any wired or wireless station that is on the same subnet as the wireless access point. The default IP address of the WAP is 192.168.2.1 and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. See the section below for information on how to configure your PCs to be on the same subnet mask as the wireless access point.
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Page 25: Troubleshooting
Windows Me/98/95 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network. 3. From the “Network Components” list, select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] and click Properties. (If TCP/IP is not on your list, follow Microsoft’s instructions for details on how to install it) 4. - Page 26 Glossary 802.11b: A family of IEEE-defined specifications for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard supports data transfer rates up to 11 Mbits/sec in the 2.4 GHz band using DSSS technology. Also known as WiFi. Access Point: See Wireless Access Point. Ad Hoc: A wireless computer-to-computer LAN. An Ad Hoc network can consist of two devices with wireless adapters, and does not require a WAP, router, or gateway.
- Page 27 Internet servers and their respective Internet and IP addresses, so that when you type “www.startech.com” into your web browser, you are sent to the web site located at 192.168.2.1, for example. Your ISP can provide you with the IP address of the DNS server you use when connected to the Internet.
- Page 28 ISP (Internet Service Provider): A company that provides individuals or businesses with access to the Internet. ISP Gateway Address: The IP address for the Internet router located at the ISP's office. Your ISP can provide you with this address, if needed. LAN (Local Area Network): A group of computers and devices connected together in a relatively small area (such as a house or an office).
- Page 29 Subnet Mask: A technique used by the IP protocol to filter messages into a particular network segment or subnet. Subnet masks are expressed as four decimal numbers between 0 and 255 separated by periods. (Example: 255.255.255.1) It is used to create private IP addresses for use within a particular network.
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Page 30: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Ethernet Interface 10/100 Mbits/sec Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3 Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Modulation CCK@11/5.5 Mbits/sec, DQPSK@2Mbits/sec, DBSK@1 Mbit/sec Security 64/128-bit WEP encryption Frequency 2.4 GHz (ISM band) Antenna External detachable dipole (with RP-SMA connector) Transmit Power 18dBm Power... -
Page 31: Technical Support
Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability to StarTech.com Ltd. (or its officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product. - Page 32 Revised: October 30, 2003...
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