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Enterprise-class, ultra high power wireless access point - single band 2.4 ghz
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WAP-O3G
Enterprise-Class, Ultra High Power
Wireless Access Point- Single Band 2.4 GHz
User Guide – Version 1.2

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  • Page 1 WAP-O3G Enterprise-Class, Ultra High Power Wireless Access Point- Single Band 2.4 GHz User Guide – Version 1.2...
  • Page 2 FCC Certification The WAP-O3G contains a radio transmitter. Accordingly, it has been certified as compliant with 47 CFR Part 15 of the FCC Rules for intentional radiators. Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with FCC ID and the FCC logo.
  • Page 3 CAT5e from the WAP-O3G at the PoE. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power surges.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1.3.1. Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer mode) ........................9 1.3.2. Infrastructure Mode ..........................10 Understanding the Hardware ........................10 2.1. Tools and Supplies Needed ........................10 2.2. Installing the WAP-O3G ......................... 11 2.3. Starting off Right ........................... 13 2.4. IP Address Configuration ........................14 2.5.
  • Page 5 WAP-O3G User Manual 4.2.1.1. Network Settings ..........................31 4.2.1.2. Wireless Security ..........................32 4.2.1.3. WEP ..............................32 4.2.1.4. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ........................33 4.2.1.5. WPA/WPA2 ............................. 34 4.3. WDS Bridge Mode ..........................35 4.3.1. Wireless ..............................36 4.3.1.1. Network Settings ..........................36 4.3.1.2.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    WAP-O3G broadcasts a Wi-Fi signal that clients can associate with, as shown in the figure below.  Client Bridge Mode: In this mode, you can connect one WAP-O3G to a client by its Ethernet port, as shown below. In Client Bridge Mode, the WAP-O3G can receive a wireless signal from an...
  • Page 7 WAP-O3G User Manual  WDS Bridge Mode: In this mode, the WAP-O3G connects to the MAC address of another WAP- O3G operating in Access Point mode. The WAP-WG receives and “repeats” the signal of the broadcasting unit. (Please note, only WEP security can be used in this mode.) ...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    WAP-O3G User Manual Because the functionality of the WAP-O3G changes depending on its operating mode, this manual offers both general and mode-specific content. Chapters 1-3 give setup information applicable to all operating modes, and Chapter 4 gives specific information about each operating mode.

  • Page 9: Network Configuration

    WAP-O3G User Manual 1.3. Network Configuration To help you understand how the WAP-O3G works with other LAN products to create a wireless network, we will describe several possible wireless network configurations. The wireless LAN products can be configured as: ...

  • Page 10: Infrastructure Mode

    Ethernet cables with RJ-45 connectors: one to connect the PoE device to the router and one to connect the WAP-O3G to the PoE device.  The cable must be long enough to run from the WAP-O3G installation point to the PoE device with a few feet to spare. ...

  • Page 11: Installing The Wap-O3G

    2. Temporarily position the WAP-O3G close to its prospective final location. 3. Run a Category 5e (CAT5e) Ethernet cable from the temporarily-placed WAP-O3G to where the PoE device will be located. Make sure to leave extra cable at both ends. NOTE: The maximum length of the CAT5e cable should be 328 feet.
  • Page 12 Verify operational status by checking LEDs on the PoE injector and/or the Ethernet switch. 8. In order to measure the signal strength, the WAP-O3G does not need to be hooked up to the internet yet; it just needs to be powered up. Set the channel to the intended permanent channel so that you can check for potential channel interference.

  • Page 13: Starting Off Right

    Point out dead spots, if any, or areas where the signal is weaker.  Try to install the WAP-O3G nearest to where it will most often be used. Performance will be much better with line-of-sight placement cleared of obstacles. ...

  • Page 14: Ip Address Configuration

    When shipped from the factory, the WAP-O3G is set to Access Point mode. The default IP address of the WAP-O3G is 192.168.1.250. In order to log in to the WAP-O3G, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook. Follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 15 WAP-O3G User Manual 3. Select Use the following IP Address and type the IP address and subnet mask, as in the example below. (Be sure the IP address and subnet mask are on the same subnet as the WAP-O3G.) 4. Click OK.

  • Page 16: Login

    2.5. Login To configure the WAP-O3G through a Web Browser, in the address bar of the browser type the IP address of the WAP-O3G (default 192.168.1.250) and press Enter. Make sure the Access Point and your computers are configured on the same subnet. To configure the IP address of your computer, see Section 2.
  • Page 17 O3G. The main menu in the figure above shows the options available with the default login, which is Access Point mode. If you set the WAP-O3G to a different mode (e.g., Client Bridge mode), the options on the main menu will change. Sections of this manual that discuss settings for the diferent operating modes include screen shots that show the main menu options available in those alternate modes.

  • Page 18: Initial Setup

    Status  In the WAP-O3G main menu, in the System group, click Status. The Main dialog appears and displays the current status of the WAP-O3G for the operating mode you’ve selected – see the figure below. The System section shows the WAP-O3G’s Name, Firmware version, operating Country, current Date/Time, MAC Network address, and MAC Wireless address.

  • Page 19: Properties

    WAP-O3G User Manual 3.1.2. Properties In the WAP-O3G main menu, in the System section, click Properties. The Properties page appears where you can specify a name for the device, choose the country of operation, and switch the WAP-O3G’s operating mode.

  • Page 20: Administration

    In the WAP-O3G main menu, in the System group, click Maintenance. The Maintenance page appears where you can save your settings for the WAP-O3G in a text file. This is useful when, for example, you need to configure several devices with the same settings.

  • Page 21: Firmware

    3.1.6. Time In the WAP-O3G main menu, in the System group, click Time. The Time page appears where you can configure the time on your WAP-O3G unit. You can configure the time manually, or by connecting the device to an NTP time server.

  • Page 22: Network

    IP address. Type the appropriate entries in the text boxes for IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.  Click Apply to save your changes. 3.2.2. Spanning Tree Settings To configure a Spanning Tree protocol for your O3G device, in the WAP-O3G main menu, in the Network section, click Spanning Tree Settings.

  • Page 23: Snmp Settings

    3.2.3. SNMP Settings In the main menu of the WAP-O3G, in the Network section, click SNMP Settings. The SNMP Settings page appears, where you can enter a community name and password to manage the O3G device remotely, using an SNMP client.

  • Page 24: Mode-Specific Setup

    WAP-O3G. The main menu options discussed in this chapter are those available in Access Point mode. In this mode, the WAP-O3G broadcasts a Wi-Fi signal that clients can associate with, as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 25: Wireless

     Advanced 4.1.1.1. Network Settings In the WAP-O3G main menu, click Network Settings to begin configuring your WAP-O3G network settings, including the following options: wireless mode, channel, VLAN Tagging, SSID, and Security. The Network Settings screen appears:  Wireless Mode: Choose the setting that corresponds to the type of wireless clients connected to your network: B, G, or B/G-mixed.

  • Page 26: Wireless Security

    ID for this profile.  Suppressed SSID: If you don’t want the SSID to be broadcast, check this box. With SSID suppressed, wireless clients will not be able to scan the WAP-O3G in a site survey.  Station Separation: If you enable this option, clients that connect to this access point will no longer be able to communicate directly with each other.
  • Page 27 MAC address filter policies you have set. In an open system, authentication packets are sent without encryption. o If you choose Shared Key, the WAP-O3G sends a challenge text string (unencrypted) to devices that try to communicate with the access point. The device that requests authentication encrypts the challenge text and returns it to the access point.

  • Page 28: Vlan Management

    4.1.1.3. VLAN Management If you enable VLAN tagging in the WAP-O3G Wireless section, you must choose a VLAN Management ID for the WAP-O3G to access the administrative functions of your WAP- O3G.

  • Page 29: Wds

    Click Apply to save your changes. 4.1.1.5. WDS To enable the WAP-O3G to function as a repeater, you must configure the Wireless Distribution System (WDS). On the WAP-O3G main menu, in the Wireless section, click WDS. The WDS Link Settings page appears.

  • Page 30: Client Bridge Mode

    Client Bridge mode. In this mode, you can connect one WAP-O3G to a client by its Ethernet port, as shown below. In Client Bridge Mode, the WAP-O3G can receive a wireless signal from an Access Point and send the signal through its Ethernet port to a client.

  • Page 31: Wireless

    SSID: The SSID is the name that will be broadcast over the wireless network to identify the WAP-O3G. You can set an SSID in one of two ways: type a name in the Specify the static SSID: box (maximum length 32 characters), or:...

  • Page 32: Wireless Security

     Scan: Click Scan to perform an automatic site survey. A new window displays the results of the site survey. (See the figure below.) The WAP-O3G scans the 2.4GHz frequency for devices currently broadcasting their SSIDs, and displays them in the 2.4GHz Site Survey table shown below. In the table, click the BSSID of the Access Point you wish to connect to.

  • Page 33: Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk

    Choosing Shared Key enables the WAP-O3G to send an unencrypted challenge text string to a device that attempts to communicate with the WAP-O3G. The device requesting authentication will encrypt the challenge text and return it to the WAP-O3G.

  • Page 34: Wpa/Wpa2

    WAP-O3G User Manual provides improved data encryption using the Temporal Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which uses a hashing algorithm to scramble your access keys, and checks the integrity of the keys to make sure they haven’t been tampered with. Security Mode: If your wireless network uses a WPA pre-shared key, select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK from the drop-down list.

  • Page 35: Wds Bridge Mode

    WAP-O3G. The main menu options discussed in this chapter are those available in Wireless Bridge mode. In this mode, the WAP-O3G connects to the MAC address of another WAP-O3G operating in Access Point mode. The WAP-WG receives and “repeats” the signal of the broadcasting unit. (Please note, only WEP security can be used in this mode.)

  • Page 36: Wireless

     Advanced 4.3.1.1. Network Settings In the WAP-O3G main menu, click Network Settings. The Network Settings page appears where you can configure the wireless mode and channel to be used by the WAP-O3G.  Wireless Mode: Choose the setting that corresponds to the type of wireless...

  • Page 37: Wds

    4.3.1.2. On the WAP-O3G main menu, in the Wireless section, click WDS. The WDS Link Settings page appears where you can configure the WDS (Wireless Distribution System) to enable the WAP-O3G to function as a repeater.

  • Page 38: Repeater (Universal) Mode

    WAP-O3G. The main menu options discussed in this chapter are those available in Repeater mode. This is similar to WDS Mode; however, the WAP-O3G can associate with any Wireless Access Point, as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 39: Wireless

    B/G-mixed for best performance.  SSID: SSID is the name the WAP-O3G will broadcast over the wireless network to identify the access point. You can set the SSID in either of two ways: type a name in the Specify the static SSID: text box (maximum length 32 characters), or click Scan to perform an automatic Site Survey.

  • Page 40: Ssid Security

    WAP-O3G User Manual  Prefer BSSID: If you want the WAP-O3G to associate based on MAC Address instead of SSID, select the checkbox and type a MAC address in the spaces provided.  WDS Client: Choose Enable or Disable to specify whether the WAP-O3G will act as a WDS Client 4.4.1.2.
  • Page 41  Choosing Shared Key enables the WAP-O3G to send an unencrypted challenge text string to a device that attempts to communicate with the WAP-O3G. The device requesting authentication will encrypt the challenge text and return it to the WAP-O3G. If the challenge text is correctly encrypted, the WAP-O3G allows the requesting device to authenticate.

  • Page 42: Mac Filter

    MAC addresses.  ACL Mode: To block a client from associating with the WAP-O3G, or to deny or allow access by a client with a MAC on a list, in the drop-down list select the appropriate option.

  • Page 43: Advanced Wireless Settings

    WAP-O3G User Manual 5. Advanced Wireless Settings On the WAP-O3G main menu, under Wireless, click Advanced. The Advanced page appears, where you can configure the performance of your wireless network by changing the data rate, transmit power, antenna type, fragmentation length, RTS/CTS threshold, Protection Mode, WMM, Channel Bandwidth, Distance, and Wireless Traffic Shaping.

  • Page 44: Diagnostics

    If you experience network errors or unresponsive devices, the O3G diagnostic functions can help you determine the cause. To access the diagnostic functions, on the WAP-O3G main menu, in the Log & Management section, click Diagnostics. The Diagnostics page appears.

  • Page 45: Log

    Pakedge technical support. On the WAP-O3G main menu, in the Log & Management section, click Log. The Log page displays a history of events triggered on the Ethernet and Wireless interface.

  • Page 46: Appendix A - Specifications Wap

    WAP-O3G User Manual 9. Appendix A – Specifications WAP Standards  IEEE802.11b/g, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af, IEEE802.1f, IEEE802.1x Data Rates and Frequency Band  IEEE 802.11b- DSSS 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps (auto fallback)  IEEE 802.11g- 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps (auto fallback), Modulation- DBPSK @ 1Mbps, DQPSK @2Mbps, CCK @ 5.5 &...

  • Page 47: Appendix A - Specifications Antenna

    WAP-O3G User Manual 10. Appendix A – Specifications Antenna Electrical Specifications Frequency 2400-2500 MHz Gain 3 dBi Impedance 50 Ohm VSWR < 2.0 Mechanical Specifications Weight 1.4 oz. (40 g) Length 5.8" (147 mm) Diameter 0.5" (13 mm) Finish Matte Black...

  • Page 48: Appendix B - Technical Support

    WAP-O3G User Manual 11. Appendix B – Technical Support Please visit our website for up-to-date support information: Website: www.pakedge.com/userguides.php Email: support@pakedge.com CONTACT INFORMATION: Pakedge Device & Software Inc. 1163 Triton Drive Foster City, CA 94404 U.S.A.

  • Page 49: Appendix C - Limited Warranty

    What Is Covered Under the Terms of This Warranty Pakedge Device & Software offers a one (1) year warranty. Pakedge Device & Software will repair or replace products within one (1) year from the date the applicable Pakedge product was shipped by Pakedge if the product does not perform as specified due to a defect in materials, workmanship or functionality.
  • Page 50 WAP-O3G User Manual Pakedge limits its obligation under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There are no express warranties. Pakedge also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to the failure of this product to function properly. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages.
  • Page 51 WAP-O3G User Manual pakedgedevice&software 1163 Triton Drive Foster City CA 94404 U.S.A. Visit Us At: www.pakedge.com © Pakedge Device & Software Inc. 2011 – All Rights Reserved...

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