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Page 1: User Manual
WAB-3000 108Mbps Mesh AP/Bridge w/ Multi-SSID, VLAN User Manual Ver.1.00-0610... - Page 3 Copyright © 2006. All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or to make any derivative work (such as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from the manufacturer. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of the manufacturer to provide notification of such revision or change.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction....................1 Basic Features ......................2 Wireless Basics......................2 802.11b ........................3 802.11g........................3 802.11a ........................3 802.11b/g Mixed......................3 802.11g Super and 802.11a Turbo ................4 Network Configuration ..................4 Access Point Configurations..................4 Possible AP Topologies..................5 Bridging ........................6 Default Configuration.....................6 Data Encryption and Security................6 SSID ...........................6 WEP ...........................6 WPA/WPA2 with TKIP/ AES-CCMP..............7... - Page 5 No Encryption ....................33 Static WEP Encryption ..................34 IEEE 802.11i and WPA ..................35 Wireless VLAN ......................37 MAC Address Filtering ..................38 Rogue AP Detection ....................39 Advanced........................40 Wireless Bridge......................40 Services Settings.......................41 DHCP Server ......................41 SNMP Agent......................42 Admin User Management ..................44 List All Users ......................44 Add New User .......................45 Monitoring/Reports....................46 System Status ......................46...
- Page 6 Wireless Bridge — Radio..................75 Wireless Bridge — Encryption................78 Wireless Bridge — MAC Address FIltering............79 Setting Up Bridging Type ..................80 Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration ..............80 Point-to-Point Bridging Setup Guide - Manual Mode........81 Point-to-Point Bridging Setup Guide - Auto Mode ........81 Point-to-Multipoint Bridge Configuration ............85 Point-to-Multipoint Bridging Setup Guide - Manual Mode......86 Point-to-Multipoint Bridging Setup Guide - Auto Mode......86 Repeater Bridge Configuration ................87...
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Page 8: Chapter 1: Introduction
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction This manual covers the installation and operation of the WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point. The WAB–3000 is a ruggedized access point/ gateway/bridge which is intended for use in industrial and external environments. -
Page 9: Basic Features
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction Basic Features The WAB–3000 is housed in a sturdy case which is not meant to be opened except by an authorized technician for maintenance or repair. If you wish to reset to factory settings, use the reset function available through the GUI-based management module. -
Page 10: 802.11B
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction 802.11b The IEEE 802.11b standard ratified by IEEE, establishes a stable stan- dard for compatibility. A user with an 802.11b product can use any brand of access point with any other brand of client hardware that is built to the 802.11b standard for basic interconnection. -
Page 11: 802.11G Super And 802.11A Turbo
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction 802.11g Super and 802.11a Turbo 802.11g Super and 802.11a Turbo technologies provide speed and throughput of more than double standard wireless LAN technologies in networking products such as PCs, access points, routers and PC cards. It is very helpful to users who require additional bandwidth (over stan- dard WLAN technologies) that results in higher throughput necessary for a variety of functions such as: streaming media (video, DVD, MPEG),... -
Page 12: Possible Ap Topologies
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction Possible AP Topologies 1. An access point can be used as a stand-alone AP without any connection to a wired network. In this configuration, it simply provides a stand-alone wireless network for a group of wireless devices. -
Page 13: Bridging
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction Bridging The wireless bridging function in the WAB–3000 allows use as a bridge, in a number of alternate configurations, including the following popular configurations: • Point-to-point bridging of 2 Ethernet Links; • Point-to-multipoint bridging of several Ethernet links; •... -
Page 14: Wpa/Wpa2 With Tkip/ Aes-Ccmp
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction WPA/WPA2 with TKIP/ AES-CCMP WPA, an interim standard developed by the WiFi Alliance, combines several technologies. It includes the use of the 802.1x standard and the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). In addition, it uses, for encryp- tion, the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and WEP 128-bit encryp- tion keys. -
Page 15: Wireless Vlan
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction • 4-way handshake: The 4-way handshake defined in 802.11i achieves the following important goals within the security protocol: – it confirms the PMK between the supplicant (client) and authenticator (Access Point) – it establishes the temporal keys to be used by the data-confi- dentiality protocol –... - Page 16 WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction network access may use 802.11i with EAP-TLS authentication, while the VLAN for guest internet access may simply use 802.11i with Pre-Shared Key. WAB–3000 supports up to 16 VLANs. �������� ����� When VLAN is enabled, all data coming out of the WAN port is VLAN-tagged, which means an external network unit such as a router, switch, or a VLAN-enabled computer has to be used to terminate the VLAN traffic.
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Page 17: Mac Address Filtering
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction MAC Address Filtering The MAC address, short for Media Access Control address, is a hard- ware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network. In IEEE 802 networks, the Data Link Control (DLC) layer of the OSI Reference Model is divided into two sub-layers: the Logical Link Control (LLC) layer and the Media Access Control (MAC) layer. -
Page 18: Management
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction Access to the management screens for the WAB–3000 requires knowl- edge of the assigned operator ID and Password. The Factory defaults are: • ID: crypto • Password: officer The Crypto Officer initially installs and configures the WAB–3000 after which the password should be changed from the default password. -
Page 19: Wab-3000 Navigation Options
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 1: Introduction WAB–3000 Navigation Options ACCESS POINT GATEWAY System Configuration System Configuration General General Operating Mode Operating Mode Wireless Access Point Wireless Access Point General General Security Security • None • None • Static WEP •... -
Page 20: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Chapter 2: Hardware installation Preparation for Use The WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point requires physical mounting and installation on the site, following a prescribed placement design to ensure optimum operation and roaming. FCC Regulations require that the WAB–3000 be professionally installed by an installer certified by the National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers or equivalent institution. -
Page 21: Installation Instructions
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 2: Hardware Installation The following items are accessories: The WAB–3000 can be mounted outdoors on a high post to achieve the best bridge result.If mounted outdoors, the outdoor protection kit must be used to prevent lightning damage. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antennas used with the WAB–3000 must be installed with a minimum separation distance of 20 cm from all persons, and must... -
Page 22: Minimum System And Component Requirements
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Minimum System and Component Requirements The WAB–3000 is designed to be attached to the wall at appropriate locations. To complete the configuration, you should have at least the fol- lowing components: • PCs with one of the following operating systems installed: Win- dows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Windows XP;... -
Page 23: Bridge Transmit Distance
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 2: Hardware Installation The WAN connector is used to connect the WAB–3000 to the organi- zation's LAN. The WAN connector is routed from the unit to the power injector which runs DC power through the Ethernet cable to the unit. The Ethernet cable is thus run from the WAB–3000 to the power injector which is then connected to a power source and the wired LAN. -
Page 24: Bridge Antenna Location
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Where = free space path loss between antennas F = frequency in GHz D = path length in miles Bridge Antenna Location When as bridge device, the WAB–3000 may need to be mounted out- doors on a high place to achieve the best bridge result. -
Page 25: Outdoor Protection Kit Installation
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Outdoor Protection Kit Installation If any portion of this system (WAB–3000 enclosure, antennas, cables etc.) is mounted outdoors, it is strongly recommended that the Outdoor Protection Kit (OPK-3) for this product be used. This kit contains light- ning arrestors and ground cables designed for this product. -
Page 26: Lighnting Arrestor Installation
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Lighnting Arrestor Installation Examine the lightning arrestors and remove and discard the following items (if necessary). See figure below. • Securing Nut • Washer • Ring Terminal (but retain the screw) Securing Nut Washer Ring Terminal Attach the 10, 12, and 18-inch wires to the lightning arrestors ensur-... -
Page 27: Antenna Installation
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Attach the ring terminal from the Lightning Arrestors’ ground cable to the grounding stud on the WAB–3000 unit. The lightning arrestor's ring terminal should be attached to the unit after the earth ground ring terminal is attached. -
Page 28: Mounting Kit Setup
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 2: Hardware Installation The bridge antenna port is located on the front of the WAB–3000. To obtain the best performance, the bridge antenna should be placed away from the AP antennas. Use a 1.5 meter low loss antenna cable to connect a directional antenna to the WAB–3000. -
Page 29: Reset Button
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Description Power The Power indicator LED informs you when the gateway is on or off. If this light is on, the gateway is on; if it is not on, the gateway is off. This light indicates the state of your connection to the organiza- tion's Ethernet LAN network. -
Page 30: Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Introduction The WAB–3000 comes with the capability to be configured as an access point. As it incorporates two separate 802.11 wireless cards, one for configuring a local WLAN and one for use in bridging, it can also be configured for bridging, either with access point or gateway configuration on the WLAN side. -
Page 31: Initial Setup Using The "Lan" Port
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Initial Setup using the “LAN” Port Plug one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the WAB– 3000 (see page 15) and the other end to an Ethernet port on your laptop. This LAN port in the WAB–3000 connects you to the device’s internal DHCP server which will dynamically assign an IP address to your laptop so you can access the device for configuration. - Page 32 WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration On your computer, pull up a browser window and put the de- fault URL for the WAB–3000 Local LAN in the address line. (https:// 192.168.15.1) You will be asked for your User Name and Password. The default is "crypto"...
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Page 33: System Configuration
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration System Configuration General You will immediately be directed to the System Configuration — General screen for the WAB–3000 access point. This screen lists the firmware version number for your WAB–3000 and allows you to set the Host Name and Domain Name as well as establish system date and time. -
Page 34: Operating Mode
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Operating Mode This screen allows you to set the operating mode to either Wireless Access Point/Bridge or Gateway/Bridge mode. You only need to visit this page if you will be changing from Access Point to Gateway, or if you want to change your submode. -
Page 35: Wan
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Click the entry on the left hand navigation panel for System Configu- ration — WAN. This directs you to the System Configuration — WAN screen. If not using DHCP to get an IP address, input the static IP information that the access point requires in order to be managed from the wired LAN. -
Page 36: Lan
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Click the entry on the left hand navigation panel for System Configu- ration — LAN. This directs you to the System Configuration — LAN screen. This sets up the default numbers for the four octets for a possible pri- vate LAN function for the access point. -
Page 37: Wireless Access Point Configuration
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Wireless Access Point Configuration General Wireless Setup allows your computer’s PC Card to communicate with the access point. Once you have completed wireless access point configu- ration, you can complete the rest of the configuration wirelessly, assum- ing that you have installed and configured a wireless PC card on your computer. - Page 38 WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Select the wireless mode from the drop-down list. You can choose from the following options: • 802.11b • 802.11g • 802.11g Super • 802.11b/g Mixed • 802.11a • 802.11a Turbo You can assign a channel number to the AP (if necessary) and modify the Tx Pwr Mode.
- Page 39 WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Tx Pwr Mode and Fixed Pwr Level: The Tx Power Mode defaults to Auto, giving the largest range of radio transmission available under nor- mal conditions. As an option, the AP's broadcast range can be limited by setting the Tx Power Mode to Fixed and choosing from 1-5 for Fixed Pwr Level (1 being the shortest distance.) Finally, if you want to prevent any radio frequency transmission, set Tx Pwr Mode to Off.
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Page 40: Security
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Security The Wireless Access Point — Security screen displays a default factory setting of no encryption, but for security reasons it will not com- municate to any clients unless the encryption is set by the CryptoOfficer. There are different encryption options for the AP. -
Page 41: Static Wep Encryption
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Static WEP Encryption If you choose to use WEP encryption, you can also select whether it will be Open System or Shared Key authentication. For greater security, set authentication type to “shared key.” WEP Data encryption can be set to 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. -
Page 42: Ieee 802.11I And Wpa
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration IEEE 802.11i and WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access or WPA was designed to enable use of wire- less legacy systems employing WEP while improving security. WPA uses improved data encryption through the temporal key integrity protocol (TKIP) which scrambles keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been tam- pered with. - Page 43 WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration If you will be using MAC Address filtering, navigate next to the MAC Address Filtering screen. 29000171-002 A...
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Page 44: Wireless Vlan
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Wireless VLAN When VLAN is enabled, all data coming out of the WAN port is VLAN-tagged, which means an external network unit such as a router, switch, or a VLAN-enabled computer has to be used to terminate the VLAN traffic. -
Page 45: Mac Address Filtering
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration MAC Address Filtering The Wireless Access Point — MAC Address Filtering screen is used to set up MAC address filtering for the WAB–3000 device. The factory de- fault for MAC Address filtering is Disabled. If you enable MAC Address filtering, you should also set the toggle for Filter Type. -
Page 46: Rogue Ap Detection
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Rogue AP Detection The Wireless Access Point — Rogue AP Detection screen allows the network administrator to set up rogue AP detection. Enable rogue AP detection and enter the MAC Address of each AP in the network that you want the AP being configured to accept as a trusted AP. -
Page 47: Advanced
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Advanced The Wireless Access Point — Advanced screen allows you to enable or disable load balancing and to control layer 2 isolation. Load balancing is enabled by default. The load balancing feature bal- ances the wireless clients between APs. -
Page 48: Services Settings
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Services Settings DHCP Server The Service Settings — DHCP Server screen is used for configur- ing the DHCP server function accessible from the Local LAN port. The default factory setting for the DHCP server function is enabled. You can disable the DHCP server function, if you wish, but it is not recommended. -
Page 49: Snmp Agent
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration SNMP Agent The Service Settings — SNMP Agent screen allows you to set up an SNMP Agent. The agent is a software module that collects and stores management information for use in a network management system. The WAB–3000's integrated SNMP agent software module translates the device’s management information into a common form for interpretation by the SNMP Manager, which usually resides on a network administra-... - Page 50 WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration The SNMP configuration consists of several fields, which are ex- plained below: • Community –The Community field for Get (Read Only), Set (Read & Write), and Trap is simply the SNMP terminology for “password”...
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Page 51: Admin User Management
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Admin User Management List All Users The Admin User Management — List All Users screen lists the Crypto Officer and administrator accounts configured for the unit. You can edit or delete users from this screen. If you click on Edit, the Admin User Management —... -
Page 52: Add New User
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Add New User The Admin User Management — Add New User screen allows you to add new Administrators and CryptoOfficers, assigning and confirming the password. 29000171-002 A... -
Page 53: Monitoring/Reports
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Monitoring/Reports This section gives you a variety of lists and status reports. Most of these are self-explanatory. System Status The Monitoring/Report — System Status screen displays the status of the WAB–3000 device, the network interface, and the routing table. There are some pop-up informational menus that give detailed infor- mation about CPU, PCI, Interrupts, Process, and Interfaces. -
Page 54: Bridging Status
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Bridging Status The Monitoring/Report — Bridging Status screen displays the Eth- ernet Port STP status, Ethernet DSL Port STP status, Wireless Port STP status, and Wireless Bridging information. 29000171-002 A... -
Page 55: Bridge Site Map
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Bridge Site Map The Bridge Site Map shows the spanning tree network topology of both wired and wireless nodes connected to the network. The root STP node is always on top and the nodes of the hierarchy are displayed below it. -
Page 56: Wireless Clients
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Wireless Clients The Monitoring/Report — Wireless Clients screen displays the MAC Address of all wireless clients and their signal strength and transmit rate. Adjacent AP List The Monitoring/Report — Adjacent AP List screen shows all the APs on the network. -
Page 57: Dhcp Client List
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration DHCP Client List The Monitoring/Report — DHCP Client List screen displays all clients currently connected to the WAB–3000 via DHCP server, including their hostnames, IP addresses, and MAC Addresses. The DHCP Client list constantly collects entries. To remove entries from the list, check mark the Revoke Entry selection and click Remove to confirm the action. -
Page 58: Web Access Log
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Web Access Log The Web Access Log displays system facility messages with date and time stamp for any actions involving web access. For example, this log re- cords when you set encryption mode, change operating mode, etc., using the web browser. -
Page 59: System Administration
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration System Administration The System administration screens contain administrative functions. The screens and functions are detailed in the following section. System Upgrade The System Administration — System Upgrade screen gives you the ability to upload updates to the WAB–3000 device’s firmware as they be- come available. -
Page 60: Local Configuration Upgrade
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Local Configuration Upgrade On the System Administration — System Upgrade screen, click on the Local Configuration Upgrade tab to upload and download configura- tion files to access points connected to the network. To upload a configuration file, select the file using the browse but- ton and enter the passphrase for that file. -
Page 61: Remote Configuration Upgrade
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Remote Configuration Upgrade On the System Administration — System Upgrade screen, click on the Remote Configuration Upgrade tab to upload and download config- uration files to access points in remote locations which are not configured. This remote configuration upgrade feature allows you to selectively transfer a configuration file to other APs. - Page 62 WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration To create a randomly generated bridging configuration file, click Generate. A new configuration is created in a temporary file and an Install button appears. In order to transfer this file, select the Generated File radio button, check the desired recipients in the Site Map section, and click Apply.
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Page 63: Factory Default
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration The automatic IP address configuration feature uses the last three bytes of the WAN MAC address for the last three bytes of the IP address. For example, the WAN MAC address of 00:07:D5:01:02:03 will translate to an IP address of 10.1.2.3. -
Page 64: Remote Logging
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Remote Logging The System Administration —Remote Logging screen allows you to forward the syslog data from each machine to a central remote logging server. In the WAB–3000, this function uses the syslogd daemon. If you enable Remote Logging, input a System Log Server IP Address and Sys- tem Log Server Port. -
Page 65: Utilities
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 3: Access Point Configuration Utilities The System Administration — Utilities screen gives you ready access to two useful utilities: Ping and Traceroute. Simply enter the IP Address or hostname you wish to ping or traceroute and click either the Ping or Traceroute button, as appropriate. -
Page 66: Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration Introduction Chapter 3 covered the default configuration of the WAB–3000 Wire- less Access Point as an access point, for use as part of a host wired net- work. This chapter covers configuration as a gateway. If additional security for the wireless network is desired (differenti- ating it from the wired network to which it is connected), set it up in gateway mode. - Page 67 WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration A comparison of gateway and access point setup for the WAB–3000 ������� ���� ������ ����� ���� �������� ������� �������� ������� ������������ ������������ ���� ������ ���� ������ ������������ ������������ ������������ ���� ������ ����������� ������������...
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Page 68: Configuring In Gateway Mode
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration Configuring in Gateway Mode To configure the WAB–3000 in gateway mode, complete the following steps. 1. Log in to the WAB–3000 (see Chapter 3, page 25). 2. Using the navigation bar to the left, navigate to the System Configuration —... -
Page 69: Wan
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration In Gateway mode, the System Configuration–WAN screen has two tabs: Main IP Setting and IP Aliasing. Main IP Setting The Main IP Setting screen allows you to set Link Speed and Duplex of the WAN port. -
Page 70: Ip Aliasing
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration IP Aliasing You can add up to ten additional IP aliases on the WAN port. The IP aliasing entries can be used by the virtual server to map a public IP address to a private IP address. If the virtual server needs to map multiple public IP addresses to multiple private IP addresses, the IP aliasing entries can be used to create additional public IP addresses. -
Page 71: Lan
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration Click the entry on the left-hand navigation panel for System Con- figuration—LAN. This directs you to the System Configuration—LAN screen. This sets up the default numbers for the four octets for a possible pri- vate LAN function for the access point. -
Page 72: Security
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration Security Click the entry on the left hand navigation panel for Wireless Access Point — Security. This directs you to the Wireless Access Point — Secu- rity screen. The default factory setting for the WAB–3000 in gateway mode is no encryption but for security reasons it will not communicate to any clients unless the encryption is set by the CryptoOfficer. -
Page 73: Ip Filtering
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration IP Filtering Click the entry on the left hand navigation panel for Firewall — IP Filtering. The IP Filtering screen blocks certain IPs on the Private LAN from ac- cessing your Internet connection. It restricts clients to those with a specific IP Address. -
Page 74: Virtual Server
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration Virtual Server Click the entry on the left hand navigation panel for Firewall — Vir- tual Server. In order to protect the Private Network, the built-in NAT firewall filters out traffic to the private network. Since all clients on the Private Network are normally not visible to outside users, the virtual server func- tion allows some clients on the Private Network to be accessed by outside users by configuring the application mapping function offered on this... -
Page 75: Demilitarized Zone (Dmz)
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration It is recommend that IP addresses of virtual server computers hosted on the Private Network be manually (statically) assigned to coincide with a static server mapping to that specific IP address. Virtual servers should not rely on the dynamic IP assignment of the DHCP server function which could create unmapped IP address assignments. -
Page 76: Advanced Firewall
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration Advanced Firewall As advanced firewall functions, you can enable/disable • Block Ping to WAN • Web-based management from WAN port • SNMP management from WAN port These options allow you more control over your environment. 29000171-002 A... - Page 77 WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Gateway Configuration This page intentionally left blank. 29000171-002 A...
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Page 78: Chapter 5: Wireless Bridge Configuration
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Wireless Bridge Configuration Chapter 5: Wireless Bridge Configuration Introduction In the WAB–3000, wireless bridging uses a second WLAN card to set up an independent wireless bridge connection. Since wireless bridging provides a mechanism for APs to collaborate, it is possible to extend the basic service set (BSS) of a standalone AP and to connect two separate LANs without installing any cabling. -
Page 79: Wireless Bridge - General
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Wireless Bridge Configuration Wireless Bridge — General The Wireless Bridge — General screen contains wireless bridging in- formation. This page is important in setting up your bridge configuration. • Manual wireless bridging 29000171-002 A... -
Page 80: Manual Bridging
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Wireless Bridge Configuration Manual Bridging When the wireless bridge is in manual bridging mode, you can manu- ally select a signal strength LED MAC and enable or disable spanning tree protocol. You can also delete remote AP's MAC addresses. MANUAL BRIDGING GENERAL SETTINGS OPTIONS Bridging Manual Bridging... -
Page 81: Monitoring
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Wireless Bridge Configuration Monitoring In the upper right-hand corner of the Wireless Bridge — General screen there is a button called Monitoring. If you click on this button, a pop-up window will appear (Wirelss Bridge Information). If you select Enable refesh, you can set the bridge refresh interval from 5 seconds to 30 minutes. -
Page 82: Wireless Bridge - Radio
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Wireless Bridge Configuration Radio Settings Wireless Mode 802.11b/g Mixed Sets the wireless mode for the wire- 802.11g Super less bridge. 802.11a 802.11a Turbo Tx Rate 802.11b/g Mixed AUTO, When set to AUTO, the card attempts 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, to select the optimal rate for the chan- 36, 48, 54 Mbps... - Page 83 WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Wireless Bridge Configuration Tx Pwr Mode The Tx Pwr Mode defaults to AUTO, FIXED, giving the largest range of radio AUTO transmission available under ambient conditions. The wireless bridge's broadcast range can be limited by setting the Tx Pwr Mode to Fixed and choosing from 1-5 for Fixed Pwr Level.
- Page 84 WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Wireless Bridge Configuration Wireless Bridge — Encryption The Wireless Bridge — Encryption screen is used to configure static encryption keys for the wireless bridge. This is an important page to set up to ensure that your bridge is working correctly. The encryption key that you use on this screen must be the same for any bridge connected to your bridging network in order for communication to occur.
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Page 85: Wireless Bridge - Encryption
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Wireless Bridge Configuration Wireless Bridge — MAC Address FIltering The Wireless Bridge — MAC Address Filtering screen functions just like the AP MAC Address Filter (see page 38) but it is only used in auto bridging mode and only controls access to the wireless bridge network. - Page 86 WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Wireless Bridge Configuration Setting Up Bridging Type Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration A point-to-point link is a direct connection between two, and only two, locations or nodes. Because the bridge function uses a separate WLAN card for bridging, you can also set up WLANs on the separate AP WLAN card.
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Page 87: Setting Up Bridging Type
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Wireless Bridge Configuration Point-to-Point Bridging Setup Guide - Manual Mode Direction Bridge 1 Bridge 2 Wireless Bridge — General (Manual Bridging Mode) Bridging Mode manual briding selected manual bridging selected Signal Strength LED MAC Not Assigned (select from Not Assigned (select from drop- drop-down list) -
Page 88: Point-To-Point Bridging Setup Guide - Auto Mode
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Wireless Bridge Configuration The following sequence walks you through the setup of bridge 1. Bridge 2 would duplicate this procedure, with the BSSID of bridge 2 be- ing the MAC address of bridge 1 and vice versa. Navigate to the Wireless Bridge —... - Page 89 WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Wireless Bridge Configuration Next go to the Wireless Bridge — General screen. Select either man- ual or auto bridging. If you choose Manual Bridging then you will have to set Spanning Tree Protocol to Enable unless you are sure that there is no chance of a loop.
- Page 90 WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Wireless Bridge Configuration Finally enter the Signal Strength MAC. The signal strength of this wireless bridge will be indicated on the Signal Strength LED located on the front of the case. Next, navigate to the Wireless Bridge — Encryption screen. Select the appropriate key type and length and the key value.
- Page 91 WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Wireless Bridge Configuration You must complete the configuration of your Bridge 1 by following the general instructions in Chapter 3 of this guide to establish any other required configuration options such as General, WAN and LAN settings. Configure the second of your two point-to-point bridges following the instructions given for Bridge 1 above.
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Page 92: Point-To-Multipoint Bridge Configuration
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Wireless Bridge Configuration Point-to-Multipoint Bridging Setup Guide - Manual Mode Direction Bridge 1 Bridge 2 ~ n Wireless Bridge — General (Manual Bridging Mode) Bridging Mode manual bridging selected manual bridging selected Signal Strength LED MAC Not Assigned (select from Not Assigned (select from drop- drop-down list) -
Page 93: Point-To-Multipoint Bridging Setup Guide - Manual Mode
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Wireless Bridge Configuration The above recommended setup requires only Bridge 1 to be set in point-to-multipoint mode. It is possible to set all bridges in point-to- multipoint mode, in which case , each bridge would have to contain the BSSID for each of the other bridges and Spanning Tree Protocol must be Enabled. -
Page 94: Repeater Bridge Configuration
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Wireless Bridge Configuration Repeater Bridging Setup Guide - Auto Mode Direction Bridge 1 Bridge 2 Bridge 3 Wireless Bridge — General (Auto Bridging Mode) Bridging Mode auto auto auto SSID Must be the same as Must be the same as Must be the same Bridge 2... -
Page 95: Manufacturer's Statement
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Chapter 6: Technical Support Chapter 6: Technical Support Manufacturer’s Statement The WAB–3000 is provided with warranty. It is not desired or ex- pected that the user open the device. If malfunction is experienced and all external causes are eliminated, the user should return the unit to the manufacturer and replace it with a functioning unit. -
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Page 97: Glossary
WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Glossary Glossary 3DES Also referred to as Triple DES, a mode of the DES encryption algorithm that encrypts data three times. 802.11 802.11 refers to a family of specifications developed by the IEEE for wireless LAN technol- ogy. - Page 98 WAB–3000 Wireless Access Point Glossary A Network ID unique to a network. Only clients and access points that share the same SSID are able to communicate with each other. This string is case-sensitive. Wireless LANs offer several security options, but increasing the security also means increasing the time spent managing the system.