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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual 2.4GHz 802.11b/g Outdoor Access Point – Repeater - Bridge Professional Speed - 54Mbps AP-2061 Revision : 1-08 Updated : 23 Dec 08... -
Page 2: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 3 Important Note 1) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Pg 3 of 26...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents INTRODUCTION ..................1 ................... 1 RODUCT ..................1 EATURES PACKAGE CONTENTS................2 ................. 2 ONTENT OF ACKAGE ............2 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS FOR ONFIGURATION CONNECTION ..................3 BASIC IP NETWORKING................ 3 LAN B ................4 IRELESS ASICS GETTING STARTED................5 CONFIGURATION WIZARD .............. - Page 5 ACCESS POINT MOUNTING GUIDE ............29 RJ45 ETHERNET ADAPTER WATERPROOF ASSEMBLY GUIDE ....30 VIPER QUICKSTART INSTALLATION ........... 31 VIPER QUICKSTART USER GUIDE............32 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................. 34 DISCLAIMER ..................35 Pg 5 of 26...
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Page 6: Introduction
LAN (WLAN) standard. Having this wireless protocols in one product ensure that your investments are protected, while enabling you to enjoy the fastest Wireless LAN speed. This product model AP-2061 could operate as either one of the following modes: Wireless LAN Access Point (AP) mode. -
Page 7: Package Contents
User-friendly web-based interface for managing and configuring the Access Point. QoS features for multimedia support - voice, video and audio. ACKAGE ONTENTS Content of Package AP-2061 48V DC combiner adaptor (Power Over Ethernet) screws, washers, nuts & U-bolt mounting bracket (wall/pole) 1.5m power cord... -
Page 8: Connection
ONNECTION Network LAN+DC IP N ASIC ETWORKING IP = Internet Protocol IP stands for Internet Protocol. In an IP network, every device has a unique IP Address (For example: 192.168.1.35) to identify itself. There are two ways of assigning an IP address to a PC or AP: Static and Automatic (DHCP). -
Page 9: Wireless Lan Basics
Dynamic IP Address A dynamic IP address is one that is automatically assigned to a PC. These IP addresses are “dynamic” because they are only temporarily leased to the PC when it connects to the network. This is the most convenient and common way of managing IP addresses in a network. -
Page 10: Getting Started
Signal Strength Radio signals drop in power over a distance. Even if all the settings are correct, low signal strength makes association impossible. The usable distance between the AP and client can range from a few meters indoor to a few km. When setting up the client, make sure that you: Keep at a distance between the AP and the clients. - Page 11 Type in admin for user name. Type in admin for the password Click on Log In Note: If you have changed the default user name and password of the AP, make sure you enter the correct user name and password. Once the login is successful, you’ll see a configuration menu and a pop up window for wizard setup.
- Page 12 Detailed configuration for the AP can be found at the System Summary menu. The System Summary menu consists of a navigation panel and a configuration panel. The configuration panel is a place to view the entire detailed configuration. Navigation Panel Configuration Panel Pg 7 of 26...
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Page 13: Configuration Wizard
ONFIGURATION IZARD Click Next Once you have logged in, the Wizard screen will appear. Set up your new password The default User Name and password is Click Next admin and admin Pg 8 of 26... - Page 14 Choose your Time Zone Enter the SNTP Server. If you do not know of any SNTP Server, you can use the default. Choose your time Click Next zone from the drop down list. Wireless Setup Enter the SSID you preferred for your network.
- Page 15 Wireless Security Enter the type of security mode you wish to use. Take note that if you are using 802.11b card, it does not support WPA-PSK or Click Next WPA or WPA 2-PSK or WPA 2 End of Setup Click on Reboot to save the setting and reboot the AP.
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Page 16: Configuration Menu
ONFIGURATION System Summary > Configuration This page presents a convenient overview of the overall status of the AP. The most common configuration parameters are shown here, for a quick look. Pg 11 of 26... -
Page 17: System Summary > Associations
System Summary > Associations This page allows you to view the MAC address of all the wireless laptop and PC connected to the AP. ID of AP is the MAC address of the AP itself. Any wireless computers or laptop associated with the AP will have an ID of STA. -
Page 18: System Summary > Site Scan
System Summary > Site Scan Using the site scan, you can scan for the presence of other AP near you. The ESSID, BSSID, wireless mode, channel, signal strength, security mode and network mode of the surrounding AP will be display in the table. You can use this function to select a clean channel for your AP. -
Page 19: Basic Setting > Lan Setting
Basic Setting > LAN Setting This page allows you to choose the type of IP mode Static IP mode: When you boot up the AP for the first time, it is in Static mode. You can assign a Static IP to the AP. DHCP mode: The AP will obtain an IP Address from an upstream DHCP Server. -
Page 20: Basic > Vlan Setting
Basic > VLAN Setting The VLAN provides broadcast filtering, security, address summarization, and traffic flow management. VLAN tagging is to control traffic flow patterns and react to port relocations. You may also set LAN1 port to have the same VLAN ID as the management port to enable the PC connected to this... -
Page 21: Wireless > Basic Setting
Wireless > Basic Setting This page lets you configure the Wireless settings of the AP. There are 2 sections: Radio and Security. Enable Wireless: Tick to enable wireless function. With this function, laptop with card bus or in-built wireless function can access the AP wirelessly. Enable QoS (SpectraLink) Support: Selecting this option will enable the 802.11e QoS support feature for VOIP and video data. - Page 22 WDS disabled, the bridge can support only one PC behind it. When disabled with multiple PCs support, the bridge can support multiple PCs behind it, even if the AP cannot support WDS. Remote AP MAC List: This feature is available for Ethernet bridge mode. The Bridge will only associate with AP whose MAC address is in the list.
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Page 23: Security Mode > Open-System/Shared Key
Security mode > Open-System/Shared key Open-System: When chosen, the Key is not used for authentication. It is only used for encryption. Open-System uses Static Keys for encryption. Static (Shared) Keys are never changed, and a hacker can crack the key after a period of time. Shared-Key: When chosen, the encryption Key is also used for authentication between the AP and Client. - Page 24 Security Mode > WPA-PSK WPA-PSK is also known as WPA-Preset-Key. This implementation is more secure than WEP as the encryption is automatically changed periodically. To configure this feature, just key in 8-63 ASCII character or 64 HEX character pass-phrase for both the AP and Cards.
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Page 25: Security Mode > Wpa 2-Psk
Security Mode > WPA 2-PSK WPA 2-PSK is the enhancement of WPA-PSK which uses the AES encryption algorithm. Cipher: You can choose to use TKIP or AES for the cipher type. Security Mode > WPA 2 WPA 2 is the enhancement of WPA which uses the AES encryption algorithm. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP Address and the port of the RADIUS Server. -
Page 26: Wireless > Advance Setting
Wireless > Advance Setting This page allows you to configure the advance wireless setting of the AP. Data Rate (Mbps): You can set the wireless data rate from the available list or choose Best to allow the AP to choose the most appropriate data rate. When Best is used, the AP will determine the optimal data rate according to the environment. -
Page 27: Wireless > Mac Access Control
Wireless > MAC Access Control This page allows you to specify which wireless computer can access the Internet and which wireless computer cannot access the Internet. The specified MAC address and the policy for the computer are reflected in the table. Enable Wireless MAC Control: Tick to enable Wireless MAC Control. -
Page 28: Wireless > Bandwidth Control
Wireless > Bandwidth Control This page allows you to control the bandwidth limit for broadcast/multicast/TCP and individual wireless client. Enable Broadcast Limit: Selecting this option will filter off out broadcast storm. Broadcast Box: Select a number in between 0 to 1000 F/s. Enable Multicast Filter: Selecting this option will filter off out multicast storm. -
Page 29: System Tools > System Log
System Tools > System Log This page allows you to configure the AP to dump its status to a System Log Server. Enable Remote System Log: Enable this feature to allow the AP to constantly update its status on a System log Server. System Log Server IP: Enter the IP Address of the System Log Server if you had enabled Remote Logging. -
Page 30: System Tools > System Admin
System Tools > System Admin This page allows you to change the Administrator’s Username and Password. The default username and password is admin / admin. After every Factory Reset, the AP reverts to this combination. System Tools > License Key This page allows you to key in the license key to enable your request for additional features requirements. -
Page 31: System Tools > Snmp Configuration
System Tools > SNMP Configuration Enable SNMP: Selecting this option will enable the SNMP feature. Read Community String: The SNMP Client with this “passphrase” will have “Read” access. Write Community String: The SNMP Client with this “passphrase” will have “Write” access. System Contact: Company system administrator contact. -
Page 32: System Tools > Backup/Restore Settings
System Tools > Backup/Restore Settings Use this page to preserve any good setting. You can save the configuration file into your computer and upload it back to the AP when the setting of your AP when necessary. In addition, you can do a factory reset and restore the AP back to factory default setting. -
Page 33: System Tools > Firmware Update
System Tools > Firmware Update This page allows you to update the firmware (software) in the AP. New firmware is issued to improve the performance and add features to the product. 1. The new firmware is a file name “apimg1”. 2. -
Page 34: System Tools > Reboot
System Tools > Reboot This page allows you to reboot the AP. You must reboot the AP after you have finished configuring the AP for the new setting to take effect. ACCESS POINT MOUNTING GUIDE Pg 29 of 26... -
Page 35: Rj45 Ethernet Adapter Waterproof Assembly Guide
RJ45 ETHERNET ADAPTER WATERPROOF ASSEMBLY GUIDE Pg 30 of 26... -
Page 36: Viper Quickstart Installation
10 V IPER UICKSTART NSTALLATION Introduction The Viper QuickStart Version 1.2 utility is an easy-to-use software that allows an Administrator to quickly configure the AP at first boot-up. The QS Utility only communicates with authorized Access Points and Bridge. The Utility allows the devices to be monitored and configured even if they all have the same default IP Address at first boot-up after installation. -
Page 37: Viper Quickstart User Guide
11 V IPER UICK TART UIDE Viper QuickStart Icon Click on the icon to start the application. Parameters Display in Utility The Utility displays the following basic parameters that can be changed. 1. MAC ID 2. IP Address 3. Subnet Mask 4. - Page 38 Making Changes The changes are directly applied in the Utility. It does not matter if all the devices have the same IP Address. The QS Utility identifies them uniquely by their MAC Addresses. Updating Changes After the necessary changes have been made, the Administrator can apply the changes to the AP.
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Page 39: Technical Support
Pinging the Device The QS Utility can also be used to ping a selected Device to check the connectivity. 12 T ECHNICAL UPPORT For technical support, please contact the following local distributor or reseller. Pg 34 of 26... -
Page 40: Disclaimer
11 D ISCLAIMER • Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual. • Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this product. •...
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