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- Page 1 SpeedTouch 180 Wireless Access Point WA4001A-BT...
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Page 3: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
OMPLIANCES 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 4 OMPLIANCES EC Conformance Declaration - Class B This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC.
- Page 5 OMPLIANCES Safety Compliance Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
About the SpeedTouch 180 ........1-1... - Page 8 ABLE OF ONTENTS Tools ........... . 3-24 Configuration .
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Page 9: Introduction
HAPTER NTRODUCTION The SpeedTouch 180 is an IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Access Point with switchable repeater mode and Ethernet client mode. It provides transparent, wireless high-speed data communications between the wired LAN (and/or within the wireless network) and fixed, portable or mobile devices equipped with an 802.11b/g wireless adapter employing the same... -
Page 10: Applications
• Security The SpeedTouch 180 supports security features that deny Internet access to specified PCs, or filter all requests for specific services that might affect your network security. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), and MAC filtering provide security... -
Page 11: Installation
HAPTER NSTALLATION Before installing the SpeedTouch 180, verify that you have all the items listed under the Package Contents list. If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local distributor. Also be sure that you have all the necessary cabling before installing the wireless gateway. -
Page 12: System Requirements
Hardware Description The SpeedTouch 180 connects to the Internet or to a remote site using its RJ-45 WAN port. It can be connected directly to your PC or to a local area network using the 10/100 Mbps LAN port. -
Page 13: Aerial View
ARDWARE ESCRIPTION Aerial View speed touch Rear View Item Description Power Inlet Connect the included power adapter to this inlet. Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may damage your adapter. LAN Port Fast Ethernet port (RJ-45). Connect device (such as a PC, hub or switch) on your local area network to this port. - Page 14 NSTALLATION Note: If you use the RELOAD button at the bottom of the device, the SpeedTouch 180 performs a power reset. Unplug the device, and press the RELOAD button. Power the device again while holding the RELOAD button down. Releasing the RELOAD button five seconds after reboot, all the LEDs will illuminate and the factory settings will be restored.
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Page 15: Led Indicators
The connection is established at 10 Mbps. Blinking The indicated LAN port is sending or receiving data. There is no traffic on the port. Power Green The SpeedTouch 180 is receiving power. Blinking Device is rebooting. Power off or failure. -
Page 16: System Requirements
NSTALLATION System Requirements Before you install the Wireless Access Point, be sure you can meet the following requirements: • A/C power outlet (100~240 V, 50~60 Hz) which will supply power for the access point • 802.11b or 802.11g compliant wireless Ethernet adapters with TCP/IP compatible protocol installed •... -
Page 17: Configuring The Speedtouch 180
ONFIGURING THE PEED OUCH This chapter describes how to configure your SpeedTouch 180. For the initial connection to the Internet, you firstly need to configure the SpeedTouch 180. The SpeedTouch 180 can be configured by a web browser, which is Internet Explorer 5.5 or above. -
Page 18: Using The Management Interface
Internet Explorer 5.5, or above, is configured as follows: Under the menu Tools/Internet Options/General/Temporary Internet Files/Settings, the setting for “Check for newer versions of stored pages” should be “Every visit to the page.” Status This is the SpeedTouch 180’s management interface menu homepage. -
Page 19: System
YSTEM System The System menu allows the user choose: Password Settings Operating Mode Language Settings Password Settings Click System, Password Settings to set the password for administrative access to the SpeedTouch 180. - Page 20 ONFIGURING THE PEED OUCH Please refer to the table below for a description of the password settings. Parameter Description Current Enter the original password. (Default: admin) password New password Enter the new password. New password Confirm the new password. (confirmation) Idle time The maximum period of time (in minutes) for which the login session is maintained during inactivity.
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Page 21: Operating Mode
YSTEM Operating Mode The SpeedTouch 180 functions in four different modes: Access Point - provides simple, wireless access to the Internet Client Bridge (Infrastructure) - enables a wireless infrastructure connection to a wired ethernet device Client Bridge (AdHoc) - enables a wireless ad hoc connection to a wired... -
Page 22: Reset
Repeater Settings. Refer to page 3-21. Reset If at any time the SpeedTouch 180 becomes unresponsive, it may be necessary to perform a reset. To perform a system reset, unplug the power and depress the RELOAD button. Restore the factory defaults by holding down the RELOAD button for at least five seconds while powering up the device. - Page 23 YSTEM Click System, Language Settings, and choose the language desired. Choose the required language from the drop-down menu. Highlight the selected language and click Apply. The device will change languages instantly, without rebooting.
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Page 24: Lan
ONFIGURING THE PEED OUCH You can configure the LAN settings from here. LAN Settings Access Point Mode Use the LAN Settings page to configure the LAN IP address. In Access Point Mode, you may choose to use a static address or to enable the DHCP server for dynamic client address allocation. - Page 25 Name of the access point. (This naming feature is optional.) IP Settings Selects a dynamic or fixed IP address. IP address The IP address of the SpeedTouch 180. Subnet mask The subnet mask of the network. LAN Settings Client Bridge Mode Use the LAN Settings page to configure the LAN IP address.
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Page 26: Wireless
See the table below for a list of the LAN features supported. Parameter Description AP name Name of the access point. (This naming feature is optional.) IP address The IP address of the SpeedTouch 180. Subnet mask The subnet mask of the network. Wireless Basic Setting Access Point Mode Click on Wireless, Basic Setting to set the channel, Service Set ID (SSID), and transmit speed for your wireless network. - Page 27 Enable Wireless Enables/disables wireless networking. Networking Channel The radio channel used for the SpeedTouch 180 to communicate with the wireless clients. The SpeedTouch 180 will automatically assign itself a radio channel, or you may select one manually. The available channel settings are limited by local regulations.
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Page 28: Wep Configuration
ONFIGURING THE PEED OUCH WEP Configuration Access Point Mode Click on Wireless, WEP Configuration to configure your WEP parameters. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented on this device to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network. For network devices that do not support WPA, it is recommended that you use WEP to protect your network. - Page 29 IRELESS • WEP Mode Select the level of WEP encryption you wish to use, 64-bit 10 hex digits or 128-bit 26 hex digits, manual or automatic. Higher encryption levels offer higher levels of security, but due to the complexity of the encryption, they may decrease network performance.
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Page 30: Wpa Configuration
ONFIGURING THE PEED OUCH WPA Configuration Access Point Mode only Click on Wireless, WPA Configuration to configure your WPA settings. WPA is a stronger wireless security solution than WEP. It uses a combination of 802.1x authentication and broadcast/session keys. • Pre-Shared Key/Passphrase If there is no authentication server on your SOHO network, you can issue the Pre-Shared Key to the clients that connect to the Wireless Access... - Page 31 IRELESS • WPA-PSK (automatically) Notes: 1. Manual Pre-Shared Key supports up to 64-Hex characters. 2. Type 8~63 Hex characters for the Pre-Shared Passphrase. 3. Do not use a key that is too long and complex for your clients to type accurately.
- Page 32 ONFIGURING THE PEED OUCH • WPA-802.1X The Wireless Access Point allows you to use 802.1x authentication for an enterprise network environment with a RADIUS server installed. RADIUS is a logon authentication protocol that uses software running on a central server to control access to RADIUS-compliant devices on the network.
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Page 33: Client List
IRELESS Client List The Client List screen displays the MAC address and connection speed of the associated clients. Click the Refresh button to update the list of clients. 3-17... -
Page 34: Connection Control
ONFIGURING THE PEED OUCH Connection Control This section provides MAC filtering configuration information. To use MAC address filtering, you must enter a list of allowed client MAC addresses into the filtering table. When enabled only the MAC addresses entered will have access to your network. All other devices will be denied access to your network. -
Page 35: Basic Setting
IRELESS Basic Setting Client Bridge Mode Click on Wireless, Basic Setting to set the Service Set ID (SSID) for your wireless network. The SSID should be set to the same value as the wireless network that you wish to connect to. It is case-sensitive and can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. -
Page 36: Wep Configuration
ONFIGURING THE PEED OUCH WEP Configuration Client Bridge Mode Click on Wireless, WEP Configuration to set the WEP Mode and Authentication Type. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented on this device to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network. For network devices that do not support WPA, it is recommended that you use WEP to protect your network. -
Page 37: Repeater Configuration
The user must check the box corresponding to the source device (the 11g WDS-enabled device in the sketch) in the configuration table of the repeater (the SpeedTouch 180 in the sketch), in order for the two devices to communicate. This page configures the Repeater Settings. Use the Repeater mode to serve client devices that do not require high throughput. - Page 38 ONFIGURING THE PEED OUCH In Repeater mode, the SpeedTouch 180 sends out a signal to check for other devices on the network. Check the box to enable WDS. Click Refresh to display all available devices. The above table allows you to configure the Repeater to repeat the signal of another device.
- Page 39 Note: You cannot have a loop in the configuration. A loop will cause a broadcast storm which will result in high activity on the network and then all devices will shut down. Please refer to the following sketch. SpeedTouch 180 Wireless In a situation like this, a broadcast storm will...
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Page 40: Tools
ONFIGURING THE PEED OUCH Tools Use the Tools menu to back up the current configuration, update the firmware, reboot the SpeedTouch 180, import a profile, or view the configuration status of the devide. 3-24... -
Page 41: Configuration
OOLS Configuration Use the Configuration screen to save the current configuration parameters. • Backup Settings - Saves the SpeedTouch 180 ’s configuration to a file. • Restore Settings - Restores settings from a previously saved backup configuration file. • Restore to Factory Defaults - Restores the SpeedTouch 180 settings back to the original factory defaults. -
Page 42: Firmware Upgrade
Firstly, save the new code locally on your hard drive. Then, on the Firmware Upgrade page, click Browse... to locate the firmware. After locating the code, click OK to begin the download. The SpeedTouch 180 will automatically reboot after the firmware has been downloaded, and the user will be asked to log in again. -
Page 43: Reboot
The Reboot screen allows the user to reset the device. Click Apply and then OK on the two confirmation messages to reboot the SpeedTouch 180. Your settings will not be changed. The reboot will be complete after 30 seconds. 3-27... -
Page 44: Profile
PEED OUCH Profile On the Profile page, you can import the standard Thomson configuration settings, or profile. Using this profile, you will not have to configure your wireless PCs manually. Click Save to save the profile to your hard disk, and Load to load the profile. -
Page 45: Status
OOLS Status Click Status on the Tools menu to access the Status page. The Status screen displays the hardware and firmware version numbers, LAN connection status, and wireless settings of the SpeedTouch 180. 3-29... -
Page 46: Client Bridge (Infrastructure) Configuration
Ensure that both the SpeedTouch 180 and the 11g WDS-enabled gateway are using the same SSID. If you want to use the SpeedTouch 180 as a wireless adapter connected to your PC, you must remember to release the IP, and set TCP/IP settings to "Obtain an IP address automatically"... -
Page 47: Client Bridge (Adhoc) Configuration
The SSID on both devices must be the same in order for the two devices to communicate. Note: Only one ethernet device may be connected to the SpeedTouch 180. Home Click on Home to return to the homepage. - Page 48 ONFIGURING THE PEED OUCH 3-32...
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Page 49: Troubleshooting
PPENDIX ROUBLESHOOTING This section describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions to them. The SpeedTouch 180 can be easily monitored through panel indicators to identify problems. Troubleshooting Chart Problem Action LED Indicators Power LED is • Check connections between the SpeedTouch 180, the external power supply, and the wall outlet. - Page 50 However, if you manually configure IP addresses on the LAN, verify that the same network address (network component of the IP address) and subnet mask are used for both the SpeedTouch 180 and any attached LAN devices. • Be sure the device you want to ping (or from which...
- Page 51 • Check that you have a valid network connection to the SpeedTouch 180 and that the port you are using has not been disabled. • Check the network cabling between the management station and the SpeedTouch 180.
- Page 52 Change the wireless channel on the 11g WDS-enabled device. • Check that the antenna, connectors, and cabling are firmly connected. • The distance between the SpeedTouch 180 and wireless clients is too far. SpeedTouch 180 cannot be • Make sure the wireless clients use the same SSID,...
- Page 53 PPENDIX ABLES Ethernet Cable Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards. Specifications Cable Types and Specifications Cable Type Max. Length Connector 10BASE-T Cat. 3, 4, 5 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 100BASE-TX Cat.
- Page 54 ABLES Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45 connectors in a specific orientation. The following figure illustrates how the pins on an Ethernet RJ-45 connector are numbered. Be sure to hold the connectors in the same orientation when attaching the wires to the pins. Figure B-1.
- Page 55 THERNET ABLE Pin Assignments With 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6 for receiving data. RJ-45 Pin Assignments Pin Number Assignment 1: The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair.
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Page 56: Cables
ABLES Crossover Wiring If the port on the attached device has straight-through wiring (MDI), use crossover cable. Crossover Cable Pin Assignments End 1 End 2 1 (Tx+) 3 (Rx+) 2 (Tx-) 6 (Rx-) 3 (Rx+) 1 (Tx+) 6 (Rx-) 2 (Tx-) -
Page 57: Specifications
PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS General Specifications Maximum Channels IEEE 802.11 compliant 11 channels (US, Canada) 13 channels (ETSI) 14 channels (Japan) LAN Interface 1 RJ-45 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX port Auto-negotiates the connection speed to 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet, and the transmission mode to half duplex or full duplex. Indicator Panel PWR (Power), LAN (Ethernet Link/Activity), WLAN (Wireless Link/ Activity) -
Page 58: Specifications
PECIFICATIONS AC Input 220V ~ 240 AC DC Output 5V DC Output Current 2.4 A maximum Management Web management Advanced Features Dynamic IP Address Configuration – DHCP Internet Standards RFC 826 ARP, RFC 791 IP, RFC 792 ICMP, RFC 768 UDP, RFC 793 TCP, RFC 1483 AAL5 Encapsulation, RFC 1661 PPP, RFC 1866 HTML, RFC 2068 HTTP, RFC 2364 PPP over ATM Temperature... -
Page 59: Glossary
LOSSARY 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable. 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 UTP cable. Access Point (AP) An interface between the wireless network and a wired network. - Page 60 LOSSARY Bandwidth The difference between the highest and lowest frequencies available for network signals. Also synonymous with wire speed, the actual speed of the data transmission along the cable. Base Station In mobile telecommunications, a base station is the central radio transmitter/receiver that maintains communications with the mobile radiotelephone sets within its range.
- Page 61 LOSSARY File Transfer Protocol (FTP) A TCP/IP protocol for file transfer. Infrastructure An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an infrastructure configuration. Local Area Network (LAN) A group of interconnected computer and support devices. Light emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition. Media Access Control (MAC) A portion of the networking protocol that governs access to the transmission medium, facilitating the exchange of data between network...
- Page 62 LOSSARY Service Set Identifier (SSID) An identifier attached to packets sent over the wireless LAN that functions as a “password” for joining a particular radio network (BSS). All radios and access points within the same BSS must use the same SSID, or their packets will be ignored.
- Page 64 Model Number:WA4001A-BT E032004-R01 F1.0...