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Sparklan WCR-150G User Manual

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WCR-150GN
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  • Page 1 Wireless 802.11N Compact AP/Client Adapter WCR-150GN User’s Manual Version 1.1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright Statement No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher. Jan. 2010 User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Introduction ......................... 3   2. Safety Notification ....................... 4   3. Hardware Installation ....................5   4. First Time Configuration ....................8   4.1 Install Wizard ......................9   4.2 Operation Mode .......................15   5. Internet Settings ......................16  ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing your WCR-150GN. This user guide will assist you with the installation procedure. The package you have received should contain the following items: WCR-150GN User Guide CD-ROM 2dBi detachable RSMA Antenna Universal AC/DC Power Adapter Combo Cable for RJ-45 Network and Power Note: if anything is missing, please contact your vendor User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Safety Notification

    2. Safety Notification Your WCR-150GN should be placed in a safe and secure location. To ensure proper operation, please keep the unit away from water and other damaging elements. Please read the user manual thoroughly before you install the device. The device should only be repaired by authorized and qualified personnel.

  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    3. Hardware Installation Front Panel The front panel provides LED status of device. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. LED Name Light Status Description The device is on and ready. Power The device is off. The device is on and ready.
  • Page 7 Rear Panel The rear panel features Reset button and WPS Button. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. Ethernet RESET/WPS Power The RESET button can restore device to factory default settings by press this button RESET Button for approx.
  • Page 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Your local network 1. Connect the antenna with the WCR-150GN. 2. Plug the power connection into the AC-in port on the unit, and plug the other end into a USB interface of laptop.. 3. Connect the WCR-150GN with your PC or notebook via a LAN cable. User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: First Time Configuration

    4. First Time Configuration TURN ON POWER SUPPLY Quick power cycle would cause system corruption. When power on, be careful not to shut down in about 5 seconds, because data is writing to the flash. START UP & LOGIN In order to configure the WCR-150GN, you must use web browser and manually input http://192.168.1.250 into the Address box and press Enter.

  • Page 10: Install Wizard

    4.1 Install Wizard MAKE CORRECT NETWORK SETTINGS OF YOUR COMPUTER To change the configuration, use Internet Explorer (IE) or Netscape Communicator to connect the WEB management 192.168.1.250. This following screen contains all of the AP's basic setup functions. Please go to Quick Setup menu by clicking ‘Install Wizard’ button. User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 Choose the Device Operation Mode: You can refer to Chapter 4.2 to choose the mode which you want to perform in this device. After you finish with all settings, please click ‘Next’ button. User’s Guide...
  • Page 12 This Step is for Router Mode. If you use Access Point mode, please jump to next Step. Wide Area Network (WAN) Settings: Choose the Network Type your ISP provides. You can refer to Chapter 5.1 to setup the different WAN Type. After you finish with all settings, please click ‘Next’...
  • Page 13 LAN Settings: IP address: Please input the IP address of this device. Subnet Mask: Please input subnet mask for this network. DHCP Server: If you want to activate DHCP server function of this router, select ‘Enabled’, or set it to ‘Disabled’. Start IP Address: Please input the start IP address of the IP range.
  • Page 14 Basic Wireless Settings: Radio State: If you want to disable wireless function, please select ‘Turn OFF’. Network mode: Please select the radio band you want to use. Network name (SSID): This is the name of WCR-150GN. You can type any alphanumerical characters here, maximum 32 characters.
  • Page 15 Wireless Security/Encryption Settings: Please select an encryption method from ‘Security Mode’ dropdown menu, there are four options: You can refer to Chapter 6.1 for the detail explaining. After you finish with all settings, please click ‘Finish’ button. User’s Guide...

  • Page 16: Operation Mode

    4.2 Operation Mode This device supports 3 modes for the IP network. Choose the Device Mode and click the “Apply” button to change the modes. Access Point: The device provides access between wireless stations and LANs. In this mode, the Ethernet port becomes a “LAN”...

  • Page 17: Internet Settings

    5. Internet Settings 5.1 Configuring WAN Interface The device supports three kinds of IP configuration for WAN interface, including Static IP, DHCP Client and PPPoE. You can select one of the WAN Access Types that depend on your ISP required. The default WAN Access Type is “Static IP”...
  • Page 18 knowledge of the network IDs of the other networks in the Wide Area Network, so it can forward the packets to other gateways until they are delivered to the one connected to the specified destination. The IP addresses of DNS provided by your ISP. DNS (Domain Name Server) is used to map domain names to IP addresses.
  • Page 19 PPPoE: When the PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) WAN Access Type is selected, you must fill the fields of User Name, Password provided by your ISP. The IP configuration will be done when the device successfully authenticates with your ISP. Description Item The account is provided by your ISP.

  • Page 20: Configuring Lan Interface

    5.2 Configuring LAN Interface Description Item This is the IP Address for this device. You can login this device by the IP Address via LAN or WLAN physical IP Address interface and do any necessary configuration change. This is the subnet mask for the LAN. The default value is Subnet Mask “255.255.255.0”.

  • Page 21: Dhcp Client List

    This is the first IP Address of the IP pool which the server Start IP Address assigns the IP Address from. This is the last IP Address of the IP pool. End IP Address This is the subnet mask of this domain. The default value Subnet mask is “255.255.255.0”.

  • Page 22: Wireless Settings

    6. Wireless Settings 6.1 Access Point & Router mode Basic Basic Settings Item Description Click the “Turn OFF” button to turn off the radio. Click it Turn On/Off again to turn on the radio. The available options are “11b/g mixed mode”, “11b Network Mode only”, “11g only”, 11n only, and “11b/g/n mixed mode”.
  • Page 23 case sensitive and can contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters. HT Physical Mode Item Description Default: Mixed (Mixed, Green Field). Mixed mode: In this mode the device transmits the packets with preamble compatible legacy (802.11g), so they can be decoded by legacy devices. The device receives and decodes both Mixed Mode packets and Operating Mode legacy packets.
  • Page 24 8 (2S) 14.4 28.9 43.3 57.8 86.7 115.6 144.4 Supported Supported MCS: Modulation Coding Scheme MCS=0~7 (1S, One Tx Stream) MCS=8~15 (2S, Two Tx Stream) MCS 32: BPSK User’s Guide...
  • Page 25 Security Wireless Security/Encryption Settings Wireless Security/Encryption Settings Item Description OPEN, SHARED, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK Security Mode The available options are shown according to the numbers of the BSSID in the Basic Setting. Each SSID can setup different encryption type. For example, set up 4 BSSID and 4 sets of security shows on this page: Security Mode: Choose one as the wireless authentication among the following types: OPEN, SHARED, WPA-PSK,, WPA2-PSK...
  • Page 26 WEP Encryption Setting Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented in this device to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network. The WEP setting must be as same as each client in your wireless network. Authentication Type: Open, Shared and Auto. When choose “Open” or “Shared”, all of the clients must select the same authentication to associate this AP.
  • Page 27 This function helps to establish the Wi-Fi security. For AP mode, it can be setup one WPS method including PIN (Personal Identification Number) and PBC (Push Button Communication). To begin the WPS progress, the WLAN security must be setup first. Please setup one among WPAPSK, WPA2PSK and then apply WPS setting.
  • Page 28 PBC: Select PBC, and then you can begin the PBC process. Press the PBC button in the rear panel can also trigger this process. Press or click the PBC button on the WLAN client to finish the communication. You can press the PBC button on the WLAN client first and then click the PBC button on this device to establish the encryption.
  • Page 29 Wireless Status Item Description This is the wireless mode for the device such as AP, Mode client mode. It shows the current radio mode such as “B/G/N”, Band “B/G”, “B only” and “G only”. It shows the SSID of this device. SSID It shows the current channel of the radio.
  • Page 30 Site Survey In the Site Survey, the information of nearby APs will be shown here. User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Ap Client Mode

    6.2 AP Client mode Profile In the first page, you can see the profile list to show the information including Profile name, SSID, Network Type, Power Saving Mode, RTS Threshold, Fragment Threshold. Use four buttons to manage the profile list. The “Add” button is to add a new profile. The “Delete” button is to delete the selected profile.
  • Page 32 System Configuration Item Description Enter your profile name. Profile Name Enter the SSID of the AP or Ad Hoc network. SSID Choose one between “802.11Ad Hoc” and Network Type Infrastructure. For the Infrastructure network, this device can be setup to CAM (Constantly Awake Mode) or Power Saving Power Saving Mode Mode.
  • Page 33 Link Status The status of the radio shows in this field. User’s Guide...
  • Page 34 Site Survey Site Survey Item Description Check the radio button in front of the SSID and click Connect “Connect” button to connect. Click this button to refresh the list. Rescan Check the radio button in front of the SSID and click Add Profile “Add Profile”...
  • Page 35 Statistics User’s Guide...
  • Page 36 Advanced Advanced Configuration Item Description Choose the proper Wireless Mode to connect remote Wireless Mode (Infrastructure) AP which provided by your WISP. HT Physical Mode Item Description MM (Mixed Mode) or GF (Green Field). Mixed mode: In this mode the device transmits the packets with preamble compatible legacy (802.11g), so they can be decoded by legacy devices.
  • Page 37 The WPS AP lists in the top of the page. The bottom panel shows the status of WPS. Please refer to the section 6.1, WPS section of Access Point mode for the operation. WPS configuration Item Description Click this button to refresh the WPS AP list. Refresh This device supports Enrollee and Registrar in AP Mode...
  • Page 38 Registrar Settings Item Description The SSID that you want to change SSID WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK Authentication TKIPP, AES Encryption Pass Phrase (8-64 characters), Key Renewal Interval User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Firewall

    7. Firewall 7.1 DMZ A De-Militarized Zone is used to provide Internet services without sacrificing unauthorized access to its local private network. Typically, the DMZ host contains devices accessible to Internet traffic, such as Web (HTTP) servers, FTP servers, SMTP (e-mail) servers and DNS servers. So that all inbound packets will be redirected to the computer you set.

  • Page 40: Administration

    8. Administration 8.1 Management Item Description Enter the name for login. The default name is Account “admin”. Enter the password for login. The default password Password is “admin”. User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Firmware Update

    8.2 Firmware Update This page provides the firmware update function. Click the browse button to browse the file and click “open” button to select the file. The update process takes about 1 minute and do not power off the device during this period. Item Description Click the “Browse”...

  • Page 42: Settings Management

    8.3 Settings Management In this page, you can export the setting, import the setting or load the factory default. Item Description To export the settings, click “Export” button to save the configuration. In the pop up window, click “Open” to open the configuration. You can read the Export Settings configuration in the next page.

  • Page 43: Status

    8.4 Status System Info Item Description It shows the version of firmware on this device. Firmware Version It indicates the time on this device. If the NTP client System Up Time is enabled, the time will sync with the NTP server. It shows the operation mode of this device.

  • Page 44: Statistics

    Server This is the MAC Address of the WAN interface. MAC Address Local Network Item Description This is the IP Address of the LAN interface. Local IP Address This is the Netmask for the LAN. Local Netmask This is the MAC Address of the LAN interface. MAC Address 8.5 Statistics Memory...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting - Q & A

    9. Troubleshooting – Q & A 1. I’m trying to log on the AP’s Web configuration page, but I do not see the login screen. Answer: 1. Please make sure the IP address that you input on address field of IE browser is correct. 2.
  • Page 46 Make sure that mode, SSID, Channel and encryption settings are set the same on each wireless adapter. Make sure that your computer is within range and free from any strong electrical devices that may cause interference. 6. What devices cause interference? Answer: The AP is operating in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz band.
  • Page 47 EC Declaration of Conformity Name applicant: Sparklan Communications, Inc. 8F #257, Sec 2, Tiding Blvd, Neihu District, (11493) Taipei, Taiwan Hereby declares under sole responsibility that product Brand name: Sparklan Product number: WCR-150GN/WAPR-150GN Product description: 802.11bgn smart client/802.11bgn AP To which this declaration relates complies with the requirements of the following standards: EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10)
  • Page 48 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 49 NCC statement: 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功 率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並 改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電 機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。...

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