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  • Page 1 802.11g Wireless Access Point WAP-4036 User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Copyright Copyright © 2008 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’s Manual for PLANET Wireless Access Point Model: WAP-4036 Rev: 1.1 (August, 2008) Part No. EM-WAP4036...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction ..................7 Package Contents........................7 Features..........................7 LED Indicators ........................8 Back View ..........................8 Wireless Performance......................9 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ..............10 Chapter 3 Web Configuration ..............11 Status........................... 12 Radio ........................... 13 Security..........................14 3.3.1 NONE ........................15 3.3.2 WEP ..........................
  • Page 6 Chapter 4 Configuring Local Networking ..........29 Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 ............29 Additional Settings for Wireless Client ................. 31 Checking PC’s IP and Connection with the AP ..............32 Appendix A Specification ................33 Appendix B Frequently Ask Question............34...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing PLANET WAP-4036, 802.11g Wireless Access Point. This device supports both IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g standards. Except for essential AP mode, WAP-4036 also provides AP Client/ Repeater/ WDS/ AP+WDS (Wireless Distributed System) modes to accommodate all kinds of network topology.

  • Page 8: Led Indicators

    Supports WEP / WPA Personal / WPA2 Personal encryption Supports AP/ Client/ Repeater/ WDS/ AP+WDS mode Seamlessly integrate wireless and wired networks Provides MAC Filter function Web-based configuration LED Indicators Action Function This indicator lights green when the Wireless AP is receiving power; otherwise, it is off.

  • Page 9: Wireless Performance

    802.11b devices. This additional overhead lowers the speed. If there are no 802.11b devices connected, or if connections to all 802.11b devices are denied, the WAP-4036 can operate in 11g-only mode and its data rate should actually 54Mbps.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    LAN ports of your AP. Step 2: Assemble the antenna to WAP-4036. Try to place them to a position that can best cover your wireless network. The antenna’s position will enhance the receiving sensitivity.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Web Configuration

    (via web browser e.g., MS Internet Explorer or Netscape). 1. Open your web browser. 2. Enter WAP-4036 IP address (default IP address is http://192.168.1.1) into the address field of the web browser. Please also make sure your PC’s IP address is in the same IP range with WAP-4036.

  • Page 12: Status

    Status This page will show most of the basic configuration parameters of the WAP-4036. It is the first page shown after login as below. You can usually get context sensitive help by clicking on the Help link at the top right of the page.

  • Page 13: Radio

    Note 1: if WDS or AP+WDS is selected, please go to “WDS” page to configure Radio Mode related settings. Note 2: when WAP-4036 is in Client mode, it allows only one Ethernet device for connection. Booster Mode Enabled this mode can enhance the throughput of data transmission.

  • Page 14: Security

    This setting will not appear in WDS mode. When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the AP. To broadcast the AP Broadcast SSID SSID, keep the default setting, Enable. If you do not want to broadcast the AP SSID, then select Disable.

  • Page 15: None

    3.3.1 NONE Transmit data without encryption and authentication. This is the default option. Click “Apply” when you have selected the “None”. If you select none, any data will be transmitted without Encryption and any station can access the wireless AP. 3.3.2 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is an encryption method used to protect your wireless data communications.

  • Page 16: Wpa Personal

    and define your WEP keys. The keys are used both to authenticate wireless clients and encrypt outgoing data. It can detect Wireless Client authentication information, and automatically choose Open-System or Share-Keys mode to communicate with client. When Auto-Select use Auto-Select mode, you must setup WEP keys which are used by authentication system.

  • Page 17: Wpa2 Personal

    Parameter Descriptions Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) utilizes a stronger encryption algorithm TKIP and includes Message Integrity Code (MIC) to provide protection against hackers. Advanced Encryption System (AES) utilizes a symmetric 128-Bit block data encryption. It’s the strongest encryption currently available. The WPA Pass Phrase is used to authenticate and encrypt data transmitted in Key Format the wireless network.

  • Page 18: Wpa & Wpa2 Personal

    Parameter Descriptions Advanced Encryption System (AES) utilizes a symmetric 128-Bit block data encryption. It’s the strongest encryption currently available. The WPA Pass Phrase is used to authenticate and encrypt data transmitted in Key Format the wireless network. The input format is in character style and key size should be in the range between 8 and 63 characters.

  • Page 19: Mac Filter

    Click “Apply” at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.. MAC Filter This Wireless AP has the capability to control the wireless client access based on the MAC address of the wireless client. The user has the flexibility to customize your own control policy based on these options:...

  • Page 20: Wds

    Parameter Descriptions To enable Wireless MAC Filter, click the check box. The Enable Wireless Access Control default is “disable＂. Defined items in MAC list are PERMIT You can choose a default operation for your factual to connect AP, others are DENIED. security or management consideration Defined items in MAC list are DENIED to connect AP, others are PERMIT.

  • Page 21: Advanced

    you should have a setting in Wireless Bridge MAC. Enter the MAC address of target access point. Moreover, the target access point must be "WDS" or "AP+WDS" as well. Description Enter the Comment of station. You can see the basic information of all wireless bridge Current Wireless Bridge Information devices.

  • Page 22: Client Info

    wireless AP will use the highest possible selected transmission rate to transmit the data packets. The default value is “Auto”. It defines the length of CRC block in the frames during the wireless Preamble Type Communication. "Short Preamble" is suitable for heavy traffic wireless network.

  • Page 23: Site Survey

    Scan Click this button to search for available Access Points in the neighborhood. When WAP-4036 is in Client mode, you can select one AP from the above list Join and click “Join” button to make connection. To see the latest information, click Refresh button.

  • Page 24: Ip Config

    IP Config The Wireless Access Point communicates with the wired/wireless clients through its LAN port. The IP Config page allows you to define the IP address settings over the LAN interface. Parameter Descriptions Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway for the Wireless Access Point LAN port.

  • Page 25: Dhcp Server

    3.10 DHCP Server 3.10.1 DHCP Setup The DHCP server can be ON or OFF in this screen. If you choose to set this device as a DHCP server, it will assign IP addresses to its clients. Parameter Descriptions DHCP Server on Setting DHCP server available or not.

  • Page 26: Ip Reserve

    3.10.2 IP Reserve Set the IP address you want to reserve for specific stations here. Parameter Descriptions Descript Enter the Comment of station. Input the MAC address of the computer or network device (total 12 characters, MAC Address with character from 0 to 9, and from a to f, like ‘001122aabbcc’) IP address Input the IP address you want to assign to this computer or network device.

  • Page 27: Misc

    3.11 MISC 3.11.1 Login ID & Password Setup In factory setting, the default password is “admin”. You can change the default password to ensure that no one can adjust your settings without your permission. Every time you change your password, please record the password and keep it at a safe place.

  • Page 28: Restore Default / Restart System

    3.11.2 Restore Default / Restart System Restore Factory Defaults -- To clear all of the AP’s settings and reset them to its factory defaults. Restart System -- reboot the AP. 3.11.3 Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmware of your AP, you need to save the firmware file to your local hard disk, and enter that file name and path in the appropriate field on this page.

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 Configuring Local Networking

    Chapter 4 Configuring Local Networking You can manage the Wireless Access Point through the Web browser. To configure the device via Web browser, at least one properly configured computer must be connected to the device via Ethernet (recommended) or wireless network. The Wireless Access Point is configured with the default IP address of 192.168.1.1 and subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and its DHCP server is disabled by default.
  • Page 30 Step3: Click “Properties” button. Step4: Click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Step5: With the window below, please click “Use the following IP address” and “Use the following DNS server addresses”, and then fill in the IP address and subnet mask. (The IP addresses on your network must be within the same range.

  • Page 31: Additional Settings For Wireless Client

    Step 6: Press OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window. Additional Settings for Wireless Client If you chose to access the AP via a wireless client, also verify the following: Step 1: Make sure your PC is equipped with 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter and has appropriate WLAN card driver/utility and TCP/IP installed.

  • Page 32: Checking Pc's Ip And Connection With The Ap

    Checking PC’s IP and Connection with the AP After configuring the TCP/IP protocol, use the ping command to verify if the computer can communicate with the AP. To execute the ping command, open the DOS window and PING the IP address of the Wireless Access Point at the DOS prompt: For Windows 98/Me: Start ->...

  • Page 33: Appendix A Specification

    Appendix A Specification Standard IEEE 802.11b / 802.11g / IEEE 802.3 / IEEE 802.3u Frequency Band 2.400~2.4835GHz Transfer Rate 802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps 802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1Mbps Modulation OFDM, CCK, QPSK and BPSK Sensitivity 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -68dBm 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -69dBm 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -75dBm 24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -79dBm 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -82dBm...

  • Page 34: Appendix B Frequently Ask Question

    Appendix B Frequently Ask Question This chapter provides answers to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Wireless Network Access Point. Read the description below to solve your problems. Q. Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? A.
  • Page 35 Q. How much wired client can connect to Client mode WAP-4036? A. Only 1 wired client can connect to a WAP-4036 in Client mode. If the local network has more than 1 wired PC need to connect via wireless, please set WAP-4036 to WDS mode. The WDS mode is designed for connecting multiple wired LANs.
  • Page 36 Use the ping command to verify that the wireless client is able to communicate with the AP’s LAN port and with the remote computer. If the wireless client can successfully ping the AP’ s LAN port but fails to ping the remote computer, then verify the TCP/IP settings of the remote computer.

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