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ViewSonic WAPBR-100 User Manual

802.11g 3-in-1 access point
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  • Page 1 ® ViewSonic WAPBR-100 802.11g 3-in-1 Access Point - User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Product Registration................1 Regulatory Information..............2 Chapter 1: Getting Started ............4 Overview ................... 4 Package Contents................6 Safety Notice..................7 Chapter 2: Installation ..............8 Front of Access point................. 8 Back of Access point ................. 8 Chapter 3: Setting up the Access Point ........

  • Page 3: Product Registration

    © Copyright ViewSonic Corporation, 2004. All rights reserved. ViewSonic and the three birds logo are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Corporate names and trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

  • Page 4: Regulatory Information

    This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. ViewSonic declares that Wireless 802.11g Access Point ( FCC ID: GSS-VS10407 ) is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4 GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A.
  • Page 5 Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Health Canada’ s address is: 775 Brook field Road, Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 1C1; Tel: (613) 954-6699 / Fax: (613) 941-1734; e-mail: alice_mackinnon@hc-sc.gc.ca ViewSonic 3-in-1 Access Point...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    Congratulations on purchasing the ViewSonic 802.11g 3-in-1 Access point! The WAPBR-100 is capable of operating in one of 4 different modes to meet your wireless networking needs. The WAPBR-100 can operate as an Access Point mode; Bridging mode; Repeater mode; Wireless Client mode.
  • Page 7 The WAPBR-100 3 in 1 Access Point performs at 125 High Speed Mode only with wireless adapters that support this protocol, such as the ViewSonic WPCC100 Wireless PC Card. If your wireless adapter does not support this protocol, however, the WAPBR-100 3-in-1 Access Point will still work at standard 802.11g speed.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the WAPBR-100 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. For information on optional accessories and products, go to www.viewsonic.com.

  • Page 9: Safety Notice

    Do not place the device in a damp, wet, or humid location like a bathroom. • Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or other heat sources. The housing and electronic components may be damaged by direct sunlight or heat sources. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Installation

    Back of Access point Ethernet port You can insert a RJ45 cable in this port in order to connect the WAPBR-100 to a PC or switch on the local network DC-in power jack to AC Reset button power wall outlet or power...

  • Page 11: Chapter 3: Setting Up The Access Point

    Chapter 3: Setting up the Access Point This guide shows how to set up the ViewSonic 3-in-1 Access Point to work with multiple devices in three steps: 1. Connect the Access Point. 2. Configure your PC. 3. Configure the Access Point. A typical setup may look like the following:...

  • Page 12: Step 1. Connect The Access Point

    Access Point to an AC wall outlet as shown or to a power strip with surge protection. The power LED on the front of the AP turns blue when there is power. AC Power Adapter Power Jack Back of AP AC Wall Outlet 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...

  • Page 13: Step 2. Configure Your Pc

    Internet Connections > Local Area Connection. The Local Area Connection Status screen appears as shown on the right. 2. From the General tab (usually appears selected by default), click Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties screen appears in the next step. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 14 3. Check the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) if it isn't already checked by default. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) if it isn't already highlighted automatically. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen appears as shown in the next step. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 15 4. Select Use the follow IP address and set IP address as 192.168.1.X Subnet mask:255.255.255.0 Click OK > OK > Close to complete the PC configuration. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 16 2. Select the Configuration tab if it is not already selected by default. In the list of installed network components, click the TCP/IP line for the applicable Ethernet adapter. Click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties screen appears as shown in the next step. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 17 Look for those files on C:\windows\options\cabs or insert your Windows CD-ROM into your CD -ROM drive and check the correct file location: for example if your CD-ROM is D, go to D:\win98, or D:\win9x. 6. Restart your PC if prompted. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...

  • Page 18: Chapter 4: Web Management Settings

    Password: Enter the default password "admin" in all lowercase letters. Later on, we recommend you change the default to your own password for added security. Click OK. The Primary Setup screen appears as shown in the next step. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...

  • Page 19: Primary Setup

    Communicator to connect the WEB management 192.168.1.2 Primary Setup: This screen contains all of the AP's basic setup functions. Most users will be able to configure the AP and get it working properly using the settings on this screen. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 20 APs that will be communicating with mobile wireless stations. • Channel: Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings. You shall assign a different channel for each AP to avoid signal interference. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 21 System must also support 802.1x protocol. For Microsoft's OS family, only Windows XP has incorporated this by default. The rest of the OS must installed 3er party's client software such as Funk ODySSey. User's Guide 9. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 22 TKIP or AES. Please input the Pre-Shared Key. The key should be 8 WPA Shared Key characters or 63 characters in alphanumeric. Please input the period of renewal time. The default Group Key Renewal selection is 300 seconds. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...

  • Page 23: Wpa Radius

    The RADIUS server will accept the authentication if Radius Shared Key both Shared Key matched. Please input the period of renewal time. The default Group Key Renewal selection is 300 seconds. • Click Apply to save your settings. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...

  • Page 24: System

    • Backup/Restore Setting: Click Backup to store the Access Point's configuration on your local PC. Click Restore to restore Access Point's configuration from your local PC. Check all the settings and click Apply to save them. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...

  • Page 25: Operating Mode

    LANs and from wired LANs to wireless stations. • AP Client: AP Client or Wireless Client mode allows the WAPBR-100 to become a wireless client to another AP. In essence the AP has now become a wireless adapter card. You would use this mode to allow an AP to communicate with another AP.

  • Page 26: Status

    LAN: Displays all information related on AP, such as the IP address and the current configuration type. • Wireless: Displays information related on the Wireless interface, such as SSID, Channel, Encryption and statistics of network traffic. • Click the Refresh button to refresh the AP's status and settings. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...

  • Page 27: Traffic Log

    IP address of the PC running the Log viewer software. The AP will send updated logs to that PC. • To see a temporary log of the AP's most recent traffic, click the View Log button. • Click the Apply button to save the setting. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...

  • Page 28: Access Control

    Fill the client stations MAC list to complete the configuration. The table could store up to 40 different MAC addresses. Please follow the format that it required when an address is input. • Click Apply to save your settings. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...

  • Page 29: Advanced Wireless

    IEEE 802.11 Shared Key authentication accomplishes this without the need to transmit the secret key in clear. Requiring the use of the WEP privacy mechanism. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 30 DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Access Point Clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. • Click Apply to save your settings. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...

  • Page 31: Snmp Info

    Read-Only or read-Write. SNMP Community You may change the SNMP Community's name from its default, public. Then configure Private the community's access as either Read-Only or read-Write. • Click Apply to save your settings. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...

  • Page 32: Firmware Upgrade

    AP's settings before you upgrade its firmware. To upgrade the AP's firmware: 1. Download the firmware upgrade file from the internet. 2. Extract the firmware upgrade file. 3. Click the Firmware Upgrade button. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 33 5. Double-click the firmware upgrade file. 6. Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: Do not power off the AP or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...

  • Page 34: Appendix

    Appendix The Appendix has the following sections: • Specification • Wireless Security & Glossary • Troubleshooting • Compliances • Cleaning & Maintenance • Customer Support • Limited Warranty 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Net:0.26 lb(119 g) Gross:1.547 lb(700 g) Wireless Security 64/128 bit WEP Encryption, WPA/WPA-PSK (Windows XP, SP1 and Windows 2000 SP4 only), and MAC address filtering OS support needed Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP (Home and Pro) 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...

  • Page 36: Wireless Security & Glossary

    LAN to one or many wireless devices. Access points can also bridge to each other. There are various types of access points and base stations used in both wireless and wired networks. These include bridges, hubs, switches, routers and gateways. The differences between 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 37 8bits make a byte, so if a wireless network is operating at a bandwidth of 11 megabits per second (11 Mbps or 11 Mbits/ sec.), it is sending data at 1.375 megabytes per second (1.375 MBps). 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 38 Instead of the signals transferring in parallel paths from one set of plugs to another, the signals "cross-over." If an eight-wire cable was being used, for instance, the signal would start on pin one at one end of the cable and end 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 39 When DHCP is used, whenever a computer logs onto the network, it automatically gets an IP address assigned to it. Dial-up. A communication connection via the standard telephone network, or Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS). 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 40 Hotspot. A place where you can access Wi-Fi service. This can be for free or for a fee. HotSpots can be inside a coffee shop, airport lounge, train station, convention center, hotel or any other public meeting area. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 41 Internet appliance. A computer that is intended primarily for Internet access, is simple to set up and usually does not support installation of third- party software. These computers generally offer customized web browsing, touch-screen navigation, e-mail services, entertainment and personal 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 42 The seven layers are: • Physical • Data Link • Network • Transport • Session • Presentation • Application 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 43 PC Card. A removable, credit-card-sized memory or I/O device that fits into a Type 2 PCMCIA standard slot, PC Cards are used primarily in PCs, portable computers, PDAs and laptops. PC Card peripherals include Wi-Fi cards, memory cards, modems, NICs, hard drives, etc. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 44 DHCP and NAT as well. RJ-45. Standard connectors used in Ethernet networks. Even though they look very similar to standard RJ-11 telephone connectors, RJ-45 connectors can have up to eight wires, whereas telephone connectors have only four. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 45 TCP (Transmission Control Protocol). A protocol used along with the Internet Protocol (IP) to send data in the form of individual units (called packets) between computers over the Internet. While IP takes care of 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 46 VPN (Virtual Private Network). A type of technology designed to increase the security of information transferred over the Internet. VPN can work with either wired or wireless networks, as well as with dial-up connections over POTS. VPN creates a private encrypted tunnel from the end user's 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 47 - Enterprise). It is Wi-Fi's encryption method that protects unauthorized network access by verifying network users through a server. WPA-Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access - Personal). It is Wi-Fi's encryption method that protects unauthorized network access by using a set-up password. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    I can't connect to other computers on my LAN. Cause: • The IP Addresses of the computers are not set correctly. • Network cables are not connected properly. • Windows network settings are not set correctly. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...
  • Page 49 • Make sure that your computer is within range and free from any strong electrical devices that may cause interference. Check your IP Address to make sure that it is compatible with the Wireless AP. 3-in-1 Access Point ViewSonic...

  • Page 50: Customer Support

    Customer Support Before contacting ViewSonic Customer Support, check the Troubleshooting section for possible solutions to any setup problems you have. For Customer Support or product service, you will need to provide the product serial number. T = Telephone Country/Region Website (with email address)

  • Page 51: Limited Warranty

    Workmanship during the warranty period. If a ViewSonic Wireless Access Point product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.
  • Page 52 (e) the serial number of the product. Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. Limitation of implied warranties:...

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