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  • Page 2: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Copyright Copyright  2016 by PLANET Technology Corp. 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, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET.
  • Page 3 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 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation. R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication...
  • Page 4 Revision User Manual of PLANET 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless In-wall PoE Access Point Model: WNAP-W2201A Rev: 1.0 (February, 2016) Part No. EM-WNAP-W2201A_v1.0...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3.   H ardware Installation ......................11     Installing the AP ........................ 11   3.1.1 Installing the AP – WNAP-W2201A ................ 11     Chapter 4.   C onnect to the AP ......................13     System Requirements ......................13  ...
  • Page 6 Mac OS X 10.x........................80       iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad ....................84   Appendix A: Planet Smart Discovery Utility..................87   Appendix B: FAQs..........................88   Q1: How to set up the WDS Repeater Connection..............88   Q2: How to set up the Universal Repeater Connection............96  ...
  • Page 7 FIGURE 2-1 WNAP-W2201A F ......................9 IGURE RONT ANEL 2-2 WNAP-W2201A R ......................9 IGURE ANEL 3-1 WNAP-W2200 I 1..................11 IGURE NSTALLATION IAGRAM 3-2 WNAP-W2201A I 2 ..................12 IGURE NSTALLATION IAGRAM 3-3 WNAP-W2201A I 3 ..................12 IGURE...
  • Page 8 5-32 W ......................49 IGURE IRELESS CCESS ONTROL 5-33 W – D ....................50 IGURE IRELESS CCESS ONTROL 5-34 WDS M ............................. 52 IGURE 5-35 WDS S ..........................52 IGURE ETTINGS 5-36 WDS – S ........................53 IGURE ECURITY 5-37 S ...........................
  • Page 9 6-19 W – N ....................85 IGURE ETTING ONNECTED 6-20 T .......................... 85 IGURE URNING ON 6-21 -- E ....................86 IGURE HONE NTERING THE ASSWORD 6-22 -- C ..................86 IGURE HONE ONNECTED TO THE ETWORK...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1. Product Introduction

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Chapter 1. Product Introduction 1.1 Package Contents Thank you for choosing PLANET WNAP-W2201A. Before installing the AP, please verify the contents inside the package box. WNAP-W2201A Screw x 2 Quick Guide If there is any item missing or damaged, please contact the seller immediately.

  • Page 11: Product Description

    PLANET WNAP-W2201A enables hospitality industry to build a high-speed wireless network with a maximum data rate of 11n 300Mbps via PLANET AP controller. Furthermore, it conforms to standard 86-type electrical junction box and IEEE 802.3af PoE, suitable for in-wall installation. The WNAP-W2201A has also a built-in RJ11 port for phone pass-through and...
  • Page 12 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Suitable for Any Room Installation without Breaking Interior Design Featuring attractive in-wall design, the WNAP-W2201A can be firmly installed into the wall via the standard 86 x 86 mm or 75 x 75 mm European outlet box, which...
  • Page 13 Integrated with RJ11 phone pass-through, RJ45 Ethernet connection and IEEE 802.3af PoE PD scheme, the WNAP-W2201A is easy to be installed to any room’s existing 86-type or 75-type junction box with only 6 steps. The setup wizard and on-line help can simplify the configuration even for a user who has never experienced in setting up a wireless network.

  • Page 14: Product Features

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A 1.3 Product Features  Standard Compliant Hardware Interface  Compliant with IEEE 802.11n wireless technology with data rate of up to 300Mbps  One 10/100BASE-TX port and one PoE powered device (PD) port  One RJ11 port for phone line connection European 86-type and 75-type wall outlet compatibility ...

  • Page 15: Product Specifications

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A 1.4 Product Specifications WNAP-W2201A Product 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless In-wall PoE Access Point Hardware Specifications 1 x 10/100Mbps auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port (rear panel) PoE Port ※ IEEE 802.3af PoE PD Port Interface LAN Port 1 x 10/100Mbps auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port...
  • Page 16 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Wireless Management Features  Standalone AP Operation Mode  Managed AP  AP (Multiple-SSIDs)  Client  Repeater (WDS+AP) Wireless Mode  Universal Repeater (AP+Client)  WDS PtP Bridge  WDS PtMP Bridge  WEP (64-/128-bit) encryption security ...
  • Page 17 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Standards Environment & Certification Operating: -10 ~ 50 degrees C Temperature Storage: -40 ~ 70 degrees C Operating: 10 ~ 90% (non-condensing) Humidity Storage: 5 ~ 90% (non-condensing) Regulatory CE, RoHS...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2. Hardware Introduction

    2.1 Product Outlook  Dimensions: 86 x 35 x 86 mm 2.1.1 Panel Layout The front and rear panels provide a simple interface monitoring the AP.  Front Panel Figure 2-1 WNAP-W2201A Front Panel  Rear Panel Figure 2-2 WNAP-W2201A Rear Panel...

  • Page 19: Hardware Description

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A 2.1.2 Hardware Description LED Definition COLOR STATUS FUNCTION Green Device power on Flash Detect and identify the LED (controlled by S/W) Green Green Device power off (controlled by S/W) Button definition Object Description Press the Reset button for over 5 seconds and then release it to restore system Reset to the factory default settings.

  • Page 20: Chapter 3. Hardware Installation

    AP according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry. 3.1.1 Installing the AP – WNAP-W2201A Step 1. Follow the figure below to install WNAP-W2201A. Easy 6-Step Installation Dismantle the existing panel in the wall...

  • Page 21: F Igure 3-3 Wnap-W2201A I Nstallation D Iagram 3

    WiFi RJ11 Cable European 86 x 86mm Outlet Box WNAP-W2201A Step 2. Follow the figure below to connect the network devices. WNAP-W2201A Wireless Connection WiFi Laptop Laptop Ethernet Cable (Data) Telephone Pass-through Phone Figure 3-3 WNAP-W2201A Installation Diagram 3 -12-...

  • Page 22: Chapter 4. Connect To The Ap

    These values can be changed as you want. In this guide, we use all the default values for description. Connect the WNAP-W2201A with your PC by an Ethernet cable plugging in LAN port on one side and in LAN port of PC on the other side. Please power on the WNAP-W2201A by PoE switch through the PoE port.

  • Page 23: Configuring The Ip Address Manually

    Select Use the following IP address, and then configure the IP address of the PC. For example, as the default IP address of the WNAP-W2201A is 192.168.1.253 and the DSL router is 192.168.1.254, you may choose from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.252.

  • Page 24: F Igure 4-3 S Uccessful R Esult Of P Ing C Ommand

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Type “cmd” in the Search box. Figure 4-2 Windows Start Menu Open a command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.253 and then press Enter. If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-3, it means the connection between your PC and the AP has been established well.

  • Page 25: Figure 4-4 Failed Result Of Ping Command

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-4, it means the connection between your PC and the AP has failed. Figure 4-4 Failed Result of Ping Command If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your AP. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.

  • Page 26: Starting Setup In The Web Ui

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A 4.3 Starting Setup in the Web UI It is easy to configure and manage the AP with the web browser. Step 1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and enter the default IP address http://192.168.1.253...

  • Page 27: Chapter 5. Configuring The Ap

    5.1 Operation Mode The Operation Mode section guides you to configuring the WNAP-W2201A to Standalone AP or Managed AP. When switching the operation mode to Managed AP, the administrator will be able to manage the AP by PLANET Wireless AP Controller.

  • Page 28: F Igure 5-2 O Peration M Ode

    Standalone AP manage it by using the Administrator Web User Interface (UI), or SNMP. In Managed AP, the AP is part of the PLANET Wireless AP controller System, and Managed AP you manage it by using the WAPC Wireless AP controller.

  • Page 29: Setup Wizard

    5.2 Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard will guide the user to configuring the WNAP-W2201A easily and quickly. Select Setup Wizard on the left side of the screen and by clicking on Next on the Setup Wizard screen shown below, you will then name your WNAP-W2201A and set up its security.
  • Page 30 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A The page includes the following fields: Object Description IP Address Displays the current IP address of the AP. (Default = 192.168.1.253) Subnet Mask Displays LAN mask of the AP. (Default = 255.255.255.0) Default Gateway IP address of the associated router. (Default = 192.168.1.254) Step 2.

  • Page 31: F Igure 5-8 W Izard – W Ireless B Asic S Ettings

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Time Zone Select Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu. NTP Server Select the NTP Server from the drop-down menu. Enable NTP Client Update Check this box to connect NTP Server and synchronize internet time.

  • Page 32: F Igure 5-9 W Izard – W Ireless S Ecurity S Etup

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Figure 5-9 Wizard – Wireless Security Setup  Encryption: WEP The following picture shows how to set the WEP security. Figure 5-10 Wireless Security Setup – WEP Setting The page includes the following fields: Object Description Key Length WEP supports 64-bit or 128-bit security key.

  • Page 33: F Igure 5-11 W Ireless S Ecurity S Etup – Wpa S Etting

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Figure 5-11 Wireless Security Setup – WPA Setting The page includes the following fields: Object Description Pre-shared Key Format Specify the format of the key, pass phrase or hex. Pre-shared Key Enter the key whose format is limited by the key format.

  • Page 34: Tcp/Ip Settings

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A 5.3 TCP/IP Settings This page is used to configure the parameters for local area network which connects to the LAN port of your AP. Here you may change the setting for IP address, subnet mask, DHCP, etc.
  • Page 35 If you change the IP address of LAN, you must use the new IP address to login the When the IP address of the WNAP-W2201A is changed, the clients on the network often need to wait for a while or even reboot before they can access the new IP address.

  • Page 36: Wlan

    Universal Repeater  Client   Repeater It is so easy to combine the WNAP-W2201A with the existing wired network. The WNAP-W2201A definitely provides a total network solution for the home and the SOHO users.  Standard Access Point -27-...

  • Page 37: F Igure 5-14 W Ireless B Asic S Ettings – Ap

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Figure 5-14 Wireless Basic Settings – AP -28-...
  • Page 38 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A The page includes the following fields: Object Description Disable Wireless LAN Check the box to disable the wireless function. Interface Band Select the desired mode. Default is “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”. It is strongly recommended that you set the Band to “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the...

  • Page 39: F Igure 5-15 W Ireless B Asic S Ettings – M Ultiple Ap S

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Associated Clients Click “Show Active Clients” to show the status table of active wireless clients. Enable Universal Universal Repeater is a technology used to extend wireless coverage. To enable Universal Repeater mode, check the box and enter the Repeater Mode SSID you want to broadcast in the field below.

  • Page 40: F Igure 5-16 M Ultiple -Ssid S

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Figure 5-16 Multiple-SSIDs Once you have applied and saved those settings, you can then go to the “WLAN  Security” page on the AP to set up security settings for each of the SSIDs. Universal Repeater ...

  • Page 41: F Igure 5-17 U Niversal R Epeater -1

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Figure 5-17 Universal Repeater-1 Step 2. Go to Site Survey page to find the root AP. Select the root AP that you want to repeat the signal, and then click “Next”. Figure 5-18 Universal Repeater-2 Step 3. Select the correct encryption method and enter the security key. Then click “Connect”.

  • Page 42: F Igure 5-19 U Niversal R Epeater -3

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Figure 5-19 Universal Repeater-3 Step 4. Check “Add to Wireless Profile” and click “Reboot Now”. Figure 5-20 Universal Repeater-4 Step 5. Go to the “Management-> Status” page to check whether the state of Repeater interface should be “Connected”.

  • Page 43: F Igure 5-22 W Ireless B Asic S Ettings – C Lient

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Client (Infrastructure)  Combine the Wireless Router to the Ethernet devices such as TV, Game player, or HDD and DVD, to make them be wireless stations. Figure 5-22 Wireless Basic Settings – Client -34-...
  • Page 44 In Infrastructure, the wireless LAN serves as a wireless station. And Network Type the user can use the PC equipped with the WNAP-W2201A to access the wireless network via other access points. In ad hoc, the wireless LAN will use the ad-hoc mode to operate.

  • Page 45: F Igure 5-23 C Lient – S Urvey

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A provide better wireless network security. Default is “Enabled”. Data Rate 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, it’s not necessary to change this value unless you know what will happen after modification.

  • Page 46: Figure 5-24 Client – Ap List

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Step 2. Choose the root AP from the list. If the root AP is not listed in the table, re-click “Site Survey” to update the list. Figure 5-24 Client – AP List -37-...

  • Page 47: F Igure 5-25 C Lient – S Ecurity

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Step 3. Enter the Security Key of the root AP and then click “Connect”. Figure 5-25 Client – Security Step 4. Wait until the connection is established. Check the “Add to Wireless Profile” option and then reboot it.
  • Page 48 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A  Connect this Wireless AP with up to 8 WDS-capable wireless APs to expand the scope of network. -39-...

  • Page 49: F Igure 5-27 W Ireless B Asic S Ettings – Wds

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Figure 5-27 Wireless Basic Settings – WDS The page includes the following fields: Object Description Disable Wireless LAN Check the box to disable the wireless function. Interface Band Select the desired mode. Default is “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”. It is strongly recommended that you set the Band to “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”, and all of...
  • Page 50 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A  2.4 GHz (G): 802.11g mode, rate is up to 54Mbps  2.4 GHz (N): 802.11n mode, rate is up to 300Mbps(2T2R)  2.4 GHz (B+G): 802.11b/g mode, rate is up to 11Mbps or 54Mbps  2.4 GHz (G+N): 802.11g/n mode, rate is up to 54Mbps or 300Mbps ...

  • Page 51: F Igure 5-28 W Ireless B Asic S Ettings – R Epeater

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Figure 5-28 Wireless Basic Settings – Repeater The page includes the following fields: Object Description Disable Wireless LAN Check the box to disable the wireless function. Interface Band Select the desired mode. Default is “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”. It is strongly recommended that you set the Band to “2.4GHz (B+G+N)”, and all of...
  • Page 52 If you enable “Broadcast SSID”, every wireless station located within Broadcast SSID the coverage of the WNAP-W2201A can discover its signal easily. If you are building a public wireless network, enabling this feature is recommended. In private network, disabling “Broadcast SSID” can provide better wireless network security.

  • Page 53: Advanced Settings

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A 5.4.2 Advanced Settings Choose menu “WLAN Advanced Settings” to configure the advanced settings for the wireless network on this page. After the configuration, please click “Apply” to save the settings. Figure 5-29 Wireless Advanced Settings The page includes the following fields:...
  • Page 54 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Protection It is recommended to enable the protection mechanism. This mechanism can decrease the rate of data collision between 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations. When the protection mode is enabled, the throughput of the AP will be a little lower due to the transmission of heavy frame traffic.

  • Page 55: Rf Output Power

    The WNAP-W2201A supports output power control levels up to 5. You can change the RF output power level here in accordance with various environments and signal strength.

  • Page 56: Security

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A 5.4.4 Security Choose menu “WLAN  Security” to configure the settings of wireless security for the wireless network on this page. After the configuration, please click “Apply Changes” to save the settings. Figure 5-31 Wireless Security Settings...
  • Page 57 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A  WPA2: WPA2 is a high level encryption and is supported by most wireless devices and operating systems.  WPA / WPA2 / WPA-Mixed: WPA Mixed Mode allows the use of both WPA and WPA2 at the same time.

  • Page 58: Access Control

    5.4.5 Access Control Choose menu “WLAN  Access Control” to allow or deny the computer of specified MAC address to connect with the WNAP-W2201A on this page. After the configuration, please click “Apply Changes” to save the settings. Figure 5-32 Wireless Access Control...

  • Page 59: F 5-33 W A C - D

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Step 3. Click “OK” to save your settings and you can add more MAC addresses, if you like, simply repeat the above steps. Figure 5-33 Wireless Access Control – Deny -50-...

  • Page 60: Wds

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A 5.4.6 WDS WDS (Wireless Distribution System) feature can be used to extend your existing wireless network coverage. Here we present you how to configure such feature in the AP. Before configuring the WDS Setting page, you have to select the wireless mode to “WDS” on the WLAN ...

  • Page 61: Wds Mode

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Figure 5-34 WDS Mode Choose menu “WLAN  WDS Settings” to configure WDS to connect the WNAP-W2201A with another AP on this page. After the configuration, please “Apply Changes” to save the settings. Figure 5-35 WDS Settings...

  • Page 62: Wds - Set Security

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Figure 5-36 WDS – Set Security The page includes the following fields: Object Description Enable WDS Check the box to enable the WDS function. Please select WDS or Repeater in the Mode of Wireless Basic Settings before you enable WDS on this page.

  • Page 63: Site Survey

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A 5.4.7 Site Survey Choose menu “WLAN  Site Survey” to scan the available local AP. If any Access Point is found, you could choose any one to connect with manually when the Client Mode is enabled.

  • Page 64: Wps

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A 5.4.8 WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is designed to ease setup of security Wi-Fi networks and subsequently network management. This Wireless Router supports features mode, Repeater mode, Infrastructure-Client mode, and the wireless root interface of Universal Repeater mode.
  • Page 65 Here you can check if the connection via WPS is established or not. Self-Pin Number It is the Pin number of the WNAP-W2201A here. Click “Start PBC” to activate WPS as well in the client device within 2 Push Button Configuration minutes.

  • Page 66: F Igure 5-39 Wps-Pbc -1

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Click “Start PBC” on the WPS page of the AP. Figure 5-39 WPS-PBC -1 Figure 5-40 WPS-PBC -2 Press and hold the WPS button equipped on the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds. Or you can click the WPS button with the same function in the configuration utility of the adapter.

  • Page 67: F 5-41 Wps-P -1

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Figure 5-41 WPS-Pin -1 Figure 5-42 WPS-Pin -2 For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose the option that you want to enter Pin into the AP (Enrollee) in the configuration utility of the WPS and click Next until the process finishes.

  • Page 68: Schedule

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A 5.4.9 Schedule Wireless Schedules will enable or disable your wireless access at a set time based on your predefined schedule. This feature is often used for restricting access to all users (such as children, employees and guests) during specific times of the day for parental control or security reasons.

  • Page 69: F Igure 5-44 S Chedule

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Figure 5-44 Schedule When setting the Wireless Schedule, it is important to ensure that your System Clock settings have been configured. If not, your Wireless Schedule will not function correctly. -60-...

  • Page 70: Management

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A 5.5 Management This section focuses on how to maintain AP, including Restore to Factory Default Setting, Backup/Restore, Firmware Upgrade, Reboot, Password Change and Syslog. Figure 5-45 Management – Main Menu 5.5.1 Status You can use this function to realize the instantaneous information of the wireless AP. The information displayed here may vary on different configurations.

  • Page 71: F Igure 5-46 S Tatus

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Figure 5-46 Status -62-...

  • Page 72: Statistics

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A 5.5.2 Statistics Choose menu “Management  Statistics” to show the packet counters for transmission and reception regarding wireless and Ethernet network. Figure 5-47 Statistics The page includes the following fields: Object Description Wireless LAN It shows the statistic count of sent packets on the wireless LAN interface.

  • Page 73: Snmp

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A 5.5.3 SNMP Choose menu “Management  SNMP” to enable SNMP to allow the network management station to retrieve statistics and status from the SNMP agent in the AP. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a popular network monitoring and management protocol, used to refer to a collection of specifications for network management that includes the protocol itself.

  • Page 74: Ntp Settings

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A 5.5.4 NTP Settings This section assists you in setting the Wireless AP’s system time. You can either select to set the time and date manually or automatically obtain the GMT time from Internet. Choose menu “Management  NTP Settings” to configure the system time. You can also maintain the system time by synchronizing with a public time server over the Internet.
  • Page 75 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A The page includes the following fields: Object Description Input current time manually. Current Time You can click “Copy Computer Time” to copy the PC’s current time to the AP. Select the time zone of the country you are currently in. The router will set its Time Zone Select time based on your selection.

  • Page 76: Schedule Reboot

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A 5.5.5 Schedule Reboot This page allows you to enable and configure system reboot schedule. The device can regularly reboot according to the reserved time when connecting to the Internet. Figure 5-50 Schedule Reboot The page includes the following fields:...

  • Page 77: F 5-51 S R

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A This setting will only take effect when the Internet connection is accessible and the GMT time is configured correctly. You must select at least one day when choosing “Weekday” as your reboot plan. When choosing “Every day” as your reboot plan, the “Weekday” will be grayed out (disabled), which means Every day will auto reboot at the time that you schedule.

  • Page 78: Log

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A 5.5.6 LOG Choose menu “Management  LOG” to configure the settings of system log. You can check the box of the items you want to record it in the log. After the configuration, please click “Apply” to save the settings.

  • Page 79: Upgrade Firmware

    5.5.8 Reload Settings Choose menu “Management  Reload Settings” to back up or reset the configuration of the WNAP-W2201A. Once you have configured the Wireless AP the way you want it, you can save these settings to a configuration file on your local hard drive that can later be imported to your Wireless AP in case the device is restored to factory default settings.

  • Page 80: F 5-54 S /R S

    Select the configuration file of the WNAP-W2201A and then click “Upload” to reload the configuration back into the WNAP-W2201A. Reset Settings to Click “Reset” to reset all settings of the WNAP-W2201A to factory default. Default Factory Default Settings: User Name: admin Password: admin IP Address: 192.168.1.253...

  • Page 81: Password

    Web-based utility. The default user name and password are “admin”. This page will allow you to add or modify the user name and password. Choose menu “Management  User Management” to change the user name and password which is inputted to access the web UI of the WNAP-W2201A. Figure 5-55 Password Setup The page includes the following fields:...

  • Page 82: Led Control

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A 5.5.10 LED Control This section provides the LED control function, which allows you to control the LED On, Off or Blink. Figure 5-56 LED Control The page includes the following fields: Object Description The LED to detect and identify the AP.

  • Page 83: Logout

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A 5.5.11 Logout To log out the WNAP-W2201A, please select “Logout” from the left-side menu. Figure 5-57 Logout 5.5.12 Reboot To reboot the WNAP-W2201A, please select “Reboot” from the left-side menu. Figure 5-58 Reboot -74-...

  • Page 84: Chapter 6. Quick Connection To A Wireless Network

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Chapter 6. Quick Connection to a Wireless Network In the following sections, the default SSID of the WNAP-W2201A is configured to “default”. 6.1 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) Step 1: Right-click on the wireless network icon displayed in the system tray Figure 6-1 System Tray –...

  • Page 85: F 6-3 E N K

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the wireless AP (1) The Wireless Network Connection box will appear (2) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.4.4 (3) Click the [Connect] button Figure 6-3 Entering the Network Key Step 5: Check if “Connected”...

  • Page 86: Windows 7 (Wlan Autoconfig)

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Some laptops are equipped with a “Wireless ON/OFF” switch for the internal wireless LAN. Make sure the hardware wireless switch is switched to “ON” position. 6.2 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) WLAN AutoConfig service is built-in in Windows 7 that can be used to detect and connect to wireless network.

  • Page 87: F 6-7 T N K

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A If you will be connecting to this Wireless AP in the future, check [Connect automatically]. Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the wireless AP (1) The Connect to a Network box will appear (2) Enter the encryption key that is configured in section 5.4.4...

  • Page 88: F 6-9 C N

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Figure 6-9 Connected to a Network -79-...

  • Page 89: Mac Os X 10.X

    6.3 Mac OS X 10.x .3 Mac OS X 10.x In the following sections, the default SSID of the WNAP-W2201A is configured to “default”. In the following sections, the default SSID of the WNAP-W2201A is configured to “default”. Step 1: Right-click on the network icon displayed in the system tray The AirPort Network Connection menu will appear Figure 6-10 Mac OS –...

  • Page 90: F 6-12 E P

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Figure 6-12 Enter the Password If you will be connecting to this Wireless AP in the future, check [Remember this network]. Step 5: Check if the AirPort is connected to the selected wireless network. If “Yes”, then there will be a “check” symbol in front of the SSID.

  • Page 91: F 6-14 S P

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A There is another way to configure the MAC OS X wireless settings: Step 1: Click and open the [System Preferences] by going to Apple > System Preference or Applications Figure 6-14 System Preferences Step 2: Open Network Preference by clicking on the [Network] icon...

  • Page 92: F 6-16 S W N

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Step 3: Check Wi-Fi setting and select the available wireless network (1) Choose the AirPort on the left-menu (make sure it is ON) (2) Select Network Name [default] here If this is the first time to connect to the Wireless AP, it should show “Not network selected”.

  • Page 93: Iphone/Ipod Touch/Ipad

    6.4 iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad .4 iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad In the following sections, the default SSID of the WNAP-W2201A is configured to “default”. In the following sections, the default SSID of the WNAP-W2201A is configured to “default”. Step 1: Tap the [Settings] icon displayed in the home screen Figure 6-17 iPhone –...
  • Page 94 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Figure 6-19 Wi-Fi Setting – Not Connected Step 3: Tap the target wireless network (SSID) in “Choose a Network…” (1) Turn on Wi-Fi by tapping “Wi-Fi” (2) Select SSID [default] Figure 6-20 Turning on Wi-Fi Step 4: Enter the encryption key of the Wireless AP...
  • Page 95 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Figure 6-21 iPhone -- Entering the Password Step 5: Check if the device is connected to the selected wireless network. If “Yes”, then there will be a “check” symbol in front of the SSID. Figure 6-22 iPhone -- Connected to the Network...

  • Page 96: Appendix A: Planet Smart Discovery Utility

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Appendix A: Planet Smart Discovery Utility To easily list the WNAP-W2201A in your Ethernet environment, the Planet Smart Discovery Utility is an ideal solution. The utility is available at: http://www.planet.com.tw/en/product/images/48590/Planet_Utility.zip The following installation instructions guide you to running the Planet Smart Discovery Utility.

  • Page 97: Appendix B: Faqs

    IP address of the WNAP-W2201A is 192.168.1.253. Step 1. In the WNAP-W2201A-1, go to “WLAN  Basic Settings” to configure wireless mode to “WDS” and then configure the channel to a fixed one. Click “Apply Changes” to take effect.
  • Page 98 AP. Click “Apply Changes” to take effect. ※ The root AP should be the same model (WNAP-W2201A) in WDS mode; otherwise, the connection might not be able to be established due to the incompatibility.
  • Page 99 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Step 4. Go to the “WLAN  WDS Settings” page to connect the root AP. Select “Enable WDS” and enter the MAC Address of the root AP. Then, click “Set Security” to configure the security setting as the same as the root AP.
  • Page 100 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Step 5. After reboot, please go to “WLAN  Security” page to configure the repeater’s security setting for wireless clients. Select the encryption method and enter the security key. Then, click “Apply Changes”. -91-...
  • Page 101 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Step 6. In the laptop or PC connected to the WNAP-W2201A-2 by Ethernet cable, go to TCP/IP settings to modify it to “Obtain an IP address automatically”. Step 7. Use the command line tool to ping the DNS (e.g. Google) to ensure the laptop or PC can access internet through the connection.
  • Page 102 Step 9. Check Wi-Fi setting to view the available wireless network or tap the lower-right corner to re-scan the available wireless network. Step 10. Tap the target wireless network (SSID). In this case, the SSID is “Planet AP 2.4G”. -93-...
  • Page 103 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Step 11. Enter the encryption key, and then tap [Connect]. -94-...
  • Page 104 Step 12. Check if the device is connected to the selected wireless network. Step 13. Now, you should be able to surf internet on the laptop through the WNAP-W2201A-2. For the wireless connection setup in other platforms (e.g., iPhone, iPad, laptop), please refer to the Chapter 6.

  • Page 105: Q2: How To Set Up The Universal Repeater Connection

    IP address of the WNAP-W2201A is 192.168.1.253. Step 1. In the WNAP-W2201A, go to “WLAN  Basic Settings” to configure wireless mode to “AP” and then check “Enable Universal Repeater Mode (Acting as AP and client simultaneously)”. Click “Apply Changes”...
  • Page 106 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Step 2. Go to Site Survey (WLAN  Site Survey) page to find the root AP. Select the root AP that you want to repeat the signal and then click “Next”. Step 3. Select the correct encryption method and enter the security key. Then click “Connect”.
  • Page 107 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Step 4. Check “Add to Wireless Profile” and click “Reboot Now”. Step 5. In the laptop or PC connected to the WNAP-W2201A by Ethernet cable, go to TCP/IP settings to modify it to “Obtain an IP address automatically”. -98-...
  • Page 108 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Step 6. Use the command line tool to ping the DNS (e.g., Google) to ensure the laptop or PC can access internet through the connection. -99-...
  • Page 109 Check Wi-Fi setting to view the available wireless network or tap the lower-right corner to re-scan the available wireless network. Step 9. Tap the target wireless network (SSID). In the case, if you would like to connect to the WNAP-W2201A, please select the SSID [Planet AP 2.4G]. -100-...
  • Page 110 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Step 10. Enter the encryption key, and then tap [Connect]. -101-...
  • Page 111 Step 11. Check if the device is connected to the selected wireless network. Step 12. Now, you should be able to surf internet on the laptop through the WNAP-W2201A. For the wireless connection setup in other platforms (e.g., iPhone, iPad, laptop), please refer to the Chapter 6.

  • Page 112: Appendix C: Troubleshooting

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Appendix C: Troubleshooting If you find the AP is working improperly or stop responding to you, please read this troubleshooting first before contacting the dealer for help. Some problems can be solved by yourself within a very short time.
  • Page 113 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Try to use IP address instead of host name. If you can use IP address to communicate with a remote server, but can’t use host name, please check DNS setting. a. ‘Broadcast ESSID’ set to off? I can’t locate my AP by my...

  • Page 114: Appendix D: Glossary

    User Manual of WNAP-W2201A Appendix D: Glossary 802.11ac wireless networking 802.11 under the  - 802.11ac is a standard in the family (which is marketed brand name Wi-Fi), developed in the IEEE Standards Association process, providing high-throughput wireless local area networks...
  • Page 115 User Manual of WNAP-W2201A MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be transmitted.  NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network  to a different IP address for the Internet.
  • Page 116 APΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ 1999/5/CE. ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ Por medio de la presente, PLANET Technology Español Slovensky Corporation, declara que 11n Wireless AP Výrobca PLANET Technology Corporation, týmto cumple con los requisitos esenciales y deklaruje, že táto 11n Wireless AP je v súlade so...

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