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  • Page 1 802.11a+g Wireless Access Point 065-1753PoE Model User‘s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Firmware Upgrade ....................70 Backup/Restore Settings ................... 71 Reboot AP ......................73 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS ................74 Wireless Access Point ..................74 APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING ................. 78 Overview......................78 General Problems....................78 APPENDIX C WINDOWS TCP/IP................80 Overview......................80 SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 3 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista............. 88 APPENDIX D ABOUT WIRELESS LANS ..............90 Overview......................90 Wireless LAN Terminology................90 P/N: 065-1753PoE Copyright 2007. All Rights Reserved. Document Version: 1.00 All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    (802.11a) bands. This allows all wireless stations (802.11b, 802.11a, and 802.11g) to use the Access Point. • 108Mbps Wireless Connections. On both the 2.4GHz (802.11b & 802.11g) and 5GHz (802.11a) bands, 108Mbps connections are available to compatible cli- ents. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 5: Security Features

    If you have a Syslog Server, the Wireless Access Point can send its log data to your Syslog Server. • SNMP Support. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is supported, allowing you to use a SNMP program to manage the Wireless Access Point. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    • Wireless Access Point • Power Adapter • Quick Start Guide • CD-ROM containing the on-line manual and setup utility. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer imme- diately. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 7: Physical Details

    On - 802.11g and/or 802.11b Wireless connection is avail- able. 2.4GHz/802.11b/g Off - 802.11g and 802.11b Wireless connections are not available. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the 802.11b/g Wireless band. Data includes "network traffic" as well as user data. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the Access Point is ready for use. Use a standard LAN cable (RJ45 connectors) to connect this Ethernet port to a 10BaseT or 100BaseT hub on your LAN. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Installation

    Wireless Access Point and Wireless stations. Under ideal conditions, the Wireless Access Point has a range of around 150 meters (450 feet). The range is reduced, and transmission speed is lower, if there are any obstruc- tions between Wireless devices. Figure 4: Installation Diagram SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 10 5. Connect the power supply to the PoE adapter and power up. 6. Check the LEDs on the Wireless Access Point to see it is drawing power via the Ethernet connection. Figure 5: Using PoE (Power over Ethernet) SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Access Point Setup

    Start the program by using the icon created by the setup program. • When run, the program searches the network for all active Wireless Access Points, then lists them on screen, as shown by the example below. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 13 Use this button to connect to the Wireless Access Point's Web Management Web-based management interface. Set IP Address Click this button if you want to change the IP Address of the Wireless Access Point. Exit the Management utility program by clicking this button. Exit SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 14: Setup Procedure

    Point using your Web Browser. If prompted, enter the User Name and Password again. 6. Configure the following screens, using the on-line help if necessary. The following section also provides more details about each of these screens. 7. Setup is now complete. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 15: Setup Using A Web Browser

    Enter admin for the User Name, and password for the Password. These are the default values. The password can and should be changed. Always enter the current user name and password, as set on the Change Password screen. Figure 7: Password Dialog SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 16 Access Point Settings 11a • Access Point Settings 11b/g 8. Setup of the Wireless Access Point is now complete. Wireless stations must now be set to match the Wireless Access Point. See Chapter 4 for details. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 17 If your PC’s IP address is not compatible with this, you must change your PC’s IP address to an unused value in the range 192.168.0.1 ~ 192.168.0.254, with a Network Mask of 255.255.255.0. See Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP for details for this procedure. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 18 When you first connect, you will see the General screen. This displays the current settings and status of the Wireless Access Point. No data can be input on this screen. Figure 8: General Screen For further details of this screen, refer to General Screen in Chapter 5. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 19: Basic Screen

    Click Basic Settings on the menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 9: Basic Settings Screen Data - Basic Settings Screen Basic Access Point Enter a suitable name for this Access Point. Name Country/ Select the country or domain matching your current location. Region SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 20 If your location uses daylight saving, check this at the beginning of the daylight saving period, and uncheck it at the end of the Daylight saving daylight saving period. time It displays the current date and time. Current Time SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 21: Wireless Settings 11A Screen

    This displays the available transmit data rate of the wireless Date Rate network. Output Power Select the desired power output. Higher levels will give a greater range, but are also more likely to cause interference with other devices. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 22: Wireless Settings 11B/G Screen

    It displays the available transmit data rate of the wireless net- Date Rate work. Select the desired power output. Higher levels will give a greater Output Power range, but are also more likely to cause interference with other devices. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 23: Security Profile Settings 11A Screen

    The current Profile name is displayed. Profile Name SSID The current SSID associated with this Profile. The current security system (e.g. WPA-PSK) is displayed. Security Enable the selected Profile. Enable Edit Button Change the settings for the selected Profile. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 24: Security Profile Settings 11B/G Screen

    The current Profile name is displayed. Profile Name The current SSID associated with this Profile. SSID Security The current security system (e.g. WPA-PSK) is displayed. Enable the selected Profile. Enable Edit Button Change the settings for the selected Profile. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 25: Security Profile Configuration Screen

    Stations. Stations which have no SSID (or a "null" value) can then adopt the correct SSID for connections to this Access Point. Select the desired option from the drop-down list, and enter Network Authen- the required data in the provided fields. tication SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 26: Security Settings

    Data transmissions are encrypted using EITHER WPA or WPA2 standard. If this option is selected: • This Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server. • Each user must authenticate on the Radius Server. This is usually done using digital certificates. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 27 • 64 bits WEP - Keys are 10 Hex (5 ASCII) characters. • 128 bits WEP - Keys are 26 Hex (13 ASCII) characters. • 152 bits WEP - Keys are 32 Hex (16 ASCII) characters. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 28 WEP key field will be given a key value. Enter the key values you wish to use. The default key, selected Key Value by the radio button, is required. The other keys are optional. Other stations must have matching key values. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 29 TKIP - Unicast (point-to-point) transmissions are encrypted using TKIP, and multicast (broadcast) transmissions are not encrypted. Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a 256Bit key WPA Passphrase derived from this key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same key. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 30 The encryption method is AES. Wireless Stations must also use AES. WPA Passphrase Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a 256Bit key derived from this key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same key. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 31 WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK The encryption method is TKIP for WPA-PSK, and AES for Data Encryption WPA2-PSK. Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using this key. Other WPA Passphrase Wireless Stations must use the same key. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 32 Data - WPA with Radius Screen WPA with Radius Select the desired option. Other Wireless Stations must Data Encryption use the same method. • TKIP - Unicast (point-to-point) transmissions are en- crypted using TKIP, and multicast (broadcast) transmissions are not encrypted. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 33 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA2 standard. Figure 20: WPA2 with Radius Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA2 with Radius Screen WPA2 with Radius Data Encryption The encryption method is AES. Wireless Stations must also use AES. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 34 Figure 21: WPA and WPA2 with Radius Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA and WPA2 with Radius Screen WPA and WPA2 with Radius The encryption method is TKIP for WPA, and AES for Data Encryption WPA2. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 35: Radius Server Settings

    Radius Server Settings Clicking the Radius Server Settings link on the menu will result in a screen like the following. Figure 22: Radius Server Settings SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 36 The port used by your Radius Server must be entered in Port Number the field. Enter the key value to match the Radius Server. Shared Secret Secondary Account- The Backup Accounting Server will be used when the Primary Accounting Server is not available. ing Server SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 37: Access Control

    "Trusted". If you have not added any stations, this table will be less Stations empty. For each Wireless station, the following data is dis- played: • MAC Address - the MAC or physical address of each Wireless station. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 38 Wireless Station manually. Buttons Delete a Trusted Wireless Station from the list Delete To add a Trusted Station which is not in the "Available Trusted Wireless Stations" list, enter the required data and click this button. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 39: Hotspot Settings

    Data - Hotspot Settings Screen Hotspot Enable this if you want HTTP requests to be "captured" Enable HTTP Redi- and re-directed to the URL you specify rect Enter the URLwhich you want HTTP requests to redirect SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 40: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Enter the preferred setting between 0 and 2346. Enter the preferred setting between 256 and 2346. Fragmentation Enter the preferred setting between 20 and 1000. Beacon Interval DTIM Interval Enter the preferred setting between 1 and 255. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 41: Advanced Access Point Settings

    Advanced Access Point Settings Clicking the Access Point Settings link on the Advanced menu will result in a screen like the following. Figure 26: Advanced Access Point Settings SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 42 Repeater with Wireless Client Association It displays the MAC Address of this AP. Local MAC Address Enter the MAC Addresses of the parent AP. Parent AP MAC Address This is optional. Child AP MAC Ad- dress SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Pc And Server Configuration

    On some systems, the "64 bit" key is shown as "40 bit" and "128 bit" is shown as "104 bit". This difference arises because the key input by the user is 24 bits less than the key size used for encryp- tion. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 44: Using Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk

    On each client, Wireless security must be set to WPA-PSK. Wireless Security • The Pre-shared Key entered on the Access Point must also be entered on each Wireless client. • The Encryption method (e.g. TKIP, AES) must be set to match the Access Point. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 45: Using Wpa-Enterprise

    The Wireless Access Point will use its Default Name as its Client Login name. • The Shared Key, set on the Security Profile Settings Screen of the Access Point, must match the Shared Secret value on the Radius Server. • Encryption settings must be correct. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 46: 802.1X Server Setup (Windows 2000 Server)

    World Wide Web Server. Select World Wide Web Server on the Internet In- formation Services (IIS) component. • From the Networking Services category, select Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and Internet Authentication Service (DNS should already be selected and installed). SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 47 Figure 27: Components Screen 4. Click Next. 5. Select the Enterprise root CA, and click Next. Figure 28: Certification Screen 6. Enter the information for the Certificate Authority, and click Next. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 48: Dhcp Server Configuration

    Figure 30: DHCP Screen 3. Click Next when the New Scope Wizard Begins. 4. Enter the name and description for the scope, click Next. 5. Define the IP address range. Change the subnet mask if necessary. Click Next. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 49 11. If you don't want a WINS server, just click Next. 12. Select Yes, I want to activate this scope now. Click Next, then Finish. 13. Right-click on the server, and select Authorize. It may take a few minutes to complete. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 50: Certificate Authority Setup

    Ctrl key). Click OK. Figure 34: Template Screen 4. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Active Directory Users and Com- puters. 5. Right-click on your active directory domain, and select Properties. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 51 6. Select the Group Policy tab, choose Default Domain Policy then click Edit. Figure 36: Group Policy Tab 7. Select Computer Configuration - Windows Settings - Security Settings - Public Key Policies, right-click Automatic Certificate Request Settings - New - Automatic Certificate Request. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 52 10. Ensure that your certificate authority is checked, then click Next. 11. Review the policy change information and click Finish. 12. Click Start - Run, type cmd and press enter. Enter secedit /refreshpolicy machine_policy This command may take a few minutes to take effect. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 53 If you don't want to set any restrictions and a condition is required, select Day- And-Time-Restrictions, and click Add... Figure 40: Attribute Screen 9. Click Permitted, then OK. Select Next. 10. Select Grant remote access permission. Click Next. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 54 11. Click Edit Profile... and select the Authentication tab. Enable Extensible Authenti- cation Protocol, and select Smart Card or other Certificate. Deselect other authentication methods listed. Click OK. Figure 41: Authentication Screen 12. Select No if you don't want to view the help for EAP. Click Finish. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 55: Remote Access Login For Users

    1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools- Active Directory Users and Com- puters. 2. Double click on the user who you want to enable. 3. Select the Dial-in tab, and enable Allow access. Click OK. Figure 42: Dial-in Screen SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 56: 802.1X Client Setup On Windows Xp

    3. You will be prompted for a user name and password. Enter the User name and Password assigned to you by your network administrator, and click OK. Figure 43: Connect Screen 4. On the first screen (below), select Request a certificate, click Next. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 57 Figure 44: Wireless CA Screen 5. Select User certificate request and select User Certificate, the click Next. Figure 45: Request Type Screen 6. Click Submit. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 58 Figure 46: Identifying Information Screen 7. A message will be displayed, then the certificate will be returned to you. Click Install this certificate. Figure 47:Certificate Issued Screen 8. . You will receive a confirmation message. Click Yes. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 59: X Authentication Setup

    Encryption Settings The Encryption settings must match the APs (Access Points) on the Wireless network you wish to join. • Windows XP will detect any available Wireless networks, and allow you to config- ure each network independently. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 60 3. Select and enter the correct values, as advised by your Network Administrator. For example, to use EAP-TLS, you would enable Data encryption, and click the checkbox for the setting The key is provided for me automatically, as shown below. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 61 Figure 51: Properties Screen Setup for Windows XP and 802.1x client is now complete. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 62: Using 802.1X Mode (Without Wpa)

    On some systems, the "64 bit" WEP key is shown as "40 bit" and the "128 bit" WEP key is shown as "104 bit". This difference arises because the key input by the user is 24 bits less than the key size used for encryption. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 63: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    • If using 802.1x mode, update the User Login data on the Windows 2000 Server, and configure the client PCs, as required. General Screen Use the General link on the main menu to view this screen. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 64 Figure 53: General Screen SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 65 Profile Name The current profile name is displayed. The current SSID. SSID Security This displays the current Security setting. This displays the current VLAN ID. VLAN Status The current status of each Wireless Station is displayed. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 66: Activity Log

    Enter the IP address of your Syslog Server. Syslog Server IP Address Enter the port number of your Syslog Server. Port Buttons Refresh Update the data on screen. Save As Save the log to a file on your pc. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 67: Wireless Station List

    Wireless Access Point supports multiple SSIDs, different PCs could connect using different SSIDs. This indicates the current IP Address of each Wireless Station. IP Address Status This indicates the current status of each Wireless Station. Update the data on screen. Refresh Button SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 68: Statistics Screen

    Statistics Screen This screen is displayed when the Statistics is clicked. It shows details of the traffic flowing through the Wireless Access Point. Figure 56: Statistics Screen SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 69 Total Packets Number of the total packets transmitted to or received from Wireless Stations. Number of the total bytes transmitted to or received from Total Bytes Wireless Stations. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 70: Chapter 6 Other Settings & Features

    It is recommended that this be changed, using this screen. Figure 57: Change Password Screen Data - Change Password Screen Enter the current password here. Current Password New Password Enter the new password here. Confirm New Pass- Re-enter the new password in this field. word SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 71 Click Yes to clear and restore password settings to the factory default values. word You will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. Figure 58: Password Dialog Enter the User Name and Password, as set on the Change Password screen above. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 72: Remote Management

    Public Commu- nity Name Enter the private community string, usually "Private". Private Commu- nity Name Enter the IP address of the required station. Manager IP Address IP address to.. Enter the IP Address of the desired PC. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 73: Firmware Upgrade

    3. Click the Upload button to commence the firmware upgrade. The Wireless Access Point is unavailable during the upgrade process, and must restart when the up- grade is completed. Any connections to or through the Wireless Access Point will be lost. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 74: Backup/Restore Settings

    Figure 61: Backup/Restore Settings Screen Data - Backup/Restore Screen Backup Click the Backup button to download the current settings to Back up a copy of a file on your PC. the current settings to a file SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 75 Use this to set the Wireless Access Point back to its factory Default default settings. • Click Default to start the procedure. • The Wireless Access Point will need to restart, and will be unavailable during the restart. All exiting connections will be broken. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 76: Reboot Ap

    To reach this screen, select Reboot AP in the Management section of the menu. Figure 62: Reboot AP Screen Data - Reboot AP Screen Reboot AP Reboot access Click Yes to restart the Wireless Access Point. point SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 77: Appendix A Specifications

    Software Specifications Feature Details • Access point support Wireless • Roaming supported • IEEE 802.11a/11g/11b compliance • Auto Sensing Open System / Share Key authentication • Wireless Channels Support • Automatic Wireless Channel Selection • MBSSID support SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 78 Access Control list file support • Configuration file Backup/Restore • Statistics support • RADIUS DNS name • SNMP v1 & v2c • Device discovery program/Windows Utility • DHCP client Other Features • WINS client • Radius client • Enable/Disable Wireless SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 79 Firmware Upgrade HTTP SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 80: Fcc Statement

    (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 81: Appendix B Troubleshooting

    IP Address which is compatible with the Wireless Access Point. (If no DHCP Server is found, the Wireless Access Point will default to an IP Address and Mask of 192.168.0.228 and 255.255.255.0.) On Win- dows PCs, you can use Control Panel-Network to check the SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 82 If using 802.1x mode, ensure the PC's 802.1x software is config- ured correctly. See Chapter 4 for details of setup for the Windows XP 802.1x client. If using a different client, refer to the vendor's documentation. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 83: Appendix C Windows Tcp/Ip

    1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 64: Network Configuration 2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 84 If your PC is already configured for a fixed (specified) IP address, no changes are required. (The Administrator should configure the Wireless Access Point with a fixed IP address from the same address range used on the PCs.) SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 85: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Nt4.0

    Figure 66: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. Figure 67: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 3. Select the network card for your LAN. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 86 If your PC is already configured for a fixed (specified) IP address, no changes are required. (The Administrator should configure the Wireless Access Point with a fixed IP address from the same address range used on the PCs.) SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 87: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows 2000

    Figure 68: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 69: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 88 If your PC is already configured for a fixed (specified) IP address, no changes are required. (The Administrator should configure the Wireless Access Point with a fixed IP address from the same address range used on the PCs.) SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 89: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    Figure 70: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 71: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 90 If your PC is already configured for a fixed (specified) IP address, no changes are required. (The Administrator should configure the Wireless Access Point with a fixed IP address from the same address range used on the PCs.) SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 91: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Vista

    User Account Control dialog box, then you should see a screen like the following: Figure 72: Network Configuration (Windows Vista) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 92 If your PC is already configured for a fixed (specified) IP address, no changes are required. (The Administrator should configure the Wireless Access Point with a fixed IP address from the same address range used on the PCs.) SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

  • Page 93: Appendix D About Wireless Lans

    Wireless Stations which have their SSID set to “any” or whose SSID is blank (null). ESS/ESSID A group of Wireless Stations, and multiple Access Points, all using the same ID (ESSID), form an Extended Service Set (ESS). SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 94 Wireless station. The 256Bit encryption key is derived from the PSK, and changes frequently. WPA2-PSK This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater security, using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) method of encryption. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...
  • Page 95 Each user's wireless client must support 802.1x and provide the login data when required. • All data transmission is encrypted using the WEP standard. You only have to select the WEP key size; the WEP key is automatically generated. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.eu...

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