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Abocom WAP5502 User Manual

802.11b/g/n compact wireless router
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WAP5502
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  • Page 1: Wireless Router

    Abocom 802.11b/g/n Compact Wireless Router model name : WAP5502 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Chapter 1: Introduction Features 1 Hardware Connection LED Indicators 2 Chapter 2: About the Operation Modes AP Mode GW Mode Client Mode (Infrastructure) Chapter 3: Configuration 5 Login Common Connection Types Configuration via Web Operation Mode 7 Status System Data TCP/IP 24...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction

    CHAPTER 4: WEB CONFIGURATION...............17 Setup Wizard ..........................17 Wireless ............................21 TCP/IP Settings........................35 Firewall ............................41 QoS ..............................47 Route Setup ..........................48 Management ..........................49 Log out ............................57 CHAPTER 5: PC CONFIGURATION..............58 Overview ............................. 58 Windows Clients........................58 Macintosh Clients........................

  • Page 5: Client Mode (Infrastructure)

    Chapter 1: Introduction Router is equipped with two 10/100 M Auto-sensing Ethernet ports for connecting to LAN and also for cascading to next Wireless Portable Router. This Portable Router provides 64/128bit WEP encryption, WPA and IEEE802.1x that ensures a high level of security to protects users’...

  • Page 6: Chapter 2: About The Operation Modes

    Chapter 1: Introduction 　Support WPA/WAP2/WPA- PSK/WPA2-PSK/WAP- RADIUS/WPA2-RADIUS. 　Support AP and Gateway modes. 　Automatic channel selection. 　Client access control. 　Support 802.1x/ Radius client with EAP-MD5TLS, TKIP, AES encryption. 　Adjustable Tx power, Tx rate, and SSID broadcast. 　Allow WEP 64/128 bit. 9.MAC filtering. Physical Details Top LED...
  • Page 7 Chapter 1: Introduction WPS button Press the physical WPS button on the Wireless Router once, or go to enable the WPS function via web configuration (Go to Wireless > WPS page), then the LED will start to flash. Please make a connection with other WPS supported device within 2 minutes.

  • Page 8: Chapter 3: Configuration

    Chapter 1: Introduction Bottom Switch Reset button and switch bar Keep on pressing the Reset button more than 3 seconds, the Reset Wireless Router will set all setting back to factory default values. User need to MANUALLY switch the bar into the mode preferred, Router, AP or Client mMode, then the device will reboot Switch automatically into the mode selected.

  • Page 9: Common Connection Types

    Chapter 2: Operation Modes Chapter 2: Operation Modes This device provides operational applications with Router, AP and Client modes, which are mutually exclusive. This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the box. If you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the mode of operation, you can manually switch to the mode you desire by the manufacturer as described in the following sections.

  • Page 10: Configuration Via Web

    Chapter 2: Operation Modes Access Point Mode When acting as an Access Point (AP), this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with wireless network adapter) to a wireless network. Client Mode If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, this device can work like a wireless station when it’s connected to a computer so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless interface.
  • Page 11 Chapter 2: Operation Modes...

  • Page 12: Chapter 3: Installation

    Chapter 3: Installation Chapter 3: Installation Hardware Connection...
  • Page 13 Chapter 3: Installation AP/ Client Mode Connect via cable … Step 1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port(act as a LAN port here) of the Wireless Router, another end to your PC or notebook. Step 2. Then, connect the Wireless Router with a power to an outlet.

  • Page 14: Login

    Chapter 3: Installation Router Mode Connect via wireless… Step 1. Power on the wireless router first, connect the Wireless Router with a power to an outlet. Step 2. Then, connect the computer with the wireless router via wireless LAN interface. Step 3.
  • Page 15 Chapter 3: Installation After connected successfully, the following screen will show up. Simply enter the username “admin” without password to login(case-sensitive). After login successfully, please click the Setup Wizard item that provides a primary configuration of this device. You may enter each screen to change the default settings step by step.
  • Page 16 Chapter 3: Installation...
  • Page 17 Chapter 3: Installation If you cannot connect... If the Wireless Router does not respond, please check following: • The Wireless Router is properly installed and connection with computer is OK, and it is already powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: •...
  • Page 18 Chapter 3: Installation...
  • Page 19 Chapter 3: Installation Common Connection Types Common Connection Types Cable Modems Type Details ISP Data required Usually, none. Your IP Address is allocated However, some ISP's may require Dynamic IP Address automatically, when you connect to you to use a particular Hostname, you ISP.

  • Page 20: Chapter 4: Web Configuration

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Static (Fixed) Your ISP allocates a permanent IP IP Address allocated to you. IP Address Address to you. Chapter 4: Web Configuration After login successfully, please click the Setup Wizard item that provides a primary configuration of this device.
  • Page 21 Chapter 4: Web Configuration Router Mode Step 1- WAN Interface Setup User can select the WAN access type here for internet connection. WAN Access Type If the PPPoE be selected, user have to set up the user name and password according to the ISP that provided the related information. User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP provider.
  • Page 22 Chapter 4: Web Configuration AP/Client Mode Step 1- Set Wireless Network Name User can setup the network name of the Wireless Router here. Wireless Network A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network(case-sensitive).
  • Page 23 Chapter 4: Web Configuration Encryption Select desired security type from the pull-down menu None, WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA2-Mixed. The default setting is None. It is strongly recommended to set up security mode (WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA2- Mixed) to prevent any unauthorized accessing. Key Length: Select key length 64-bit or 128-bit.

  • Page 24: Wireless

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Wireless Basic Settings Disable Wireless Check to disable the wireless function. If the wireless LAN interface be LAN Interface disabled, the WLAN LED on the top will be off. Band You can choose one mode of the following you need. The default is 2.4GHz (B+G+N) mode.
  • Page 25 Chapter 4: Web Configuration and AP+WDS mode. Under Client mode, there is only Client mode can be selected. Multiple APs This page shows and updates the wireless setting for multiple APs. User can set up the multiple AP here. To enable one of the APs from 1~4, then setup the wireless settings from the pull-down list.

  • Page 26: Status

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Repeater Mode (Acting as AP and client simultaneously) Advanced Settings Fragment Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the efficiency when high Threshold traffic flows along in the wireless network. If the 802.11g MIMO Wireless Router often transmit large files in wireless network, you can enter new Fragment Threshold value to split the packet.

  • Page 27: Tcp/Ip

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Beacon Interval Beacon Interval is the amount of time between beacon transmissions. Before a station enters power save mode, the station needs the beacon interval to know when to wake up to receive the beacon. Range 20-1024 ms, default is 100.

  • Page 28: Other

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration 802.1x Authentication: Check the box to enable the 802.1x authentication. Authentication: Select Open System, Shared Key or Auto. Key Length: select key length 64-bit or 128-bit. Key Format: Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).
  • Page 29 Chapter 4: Web Configuration Personal (Pre-Shared Key) Authentication Mode: Select Enterprise (RADIUS) or Personal (Pre-Shared Key) mode. WPA Cipher Suite: Here supported AES only. WPA2 Cipher Suite: Here supported AES only. Pre-Shared Key Format: There are two formats for choice to set the Pre-shared key, Passphrase and Hex (64 characters).

  • Page 30: Access Control

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Access Control Wireless Access Select Allow Listed or Deny Listed form the pull-down menu to enable Control Mode access control function. Default setting is Disabled. MAC Address Enter the MAC address (12 characters) of a station that is allowed to access this Wireless Router.

  • Page 31: Chapter 4: Pc Configuration

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration WDS Settings Wireless Distribution System uses wireless media to communicate with other APs, like the Ethernet does. To do this, you must set these APs in the same channel and set MAC address of other APs which you want to communicate with in the table and then enable the WDS.
  • Page 32 Chapter 4: Web Configuration Step 1. Users would like to set up the WDS function, please go to Wireless > Basic Settings page to set up the Mode into WDS or AP+ WDS (Repeater) mode, and set the APs into the same SSID (Network Name) and Channel Number(If set to WDS mode, the SSID do not need to change).

  • Page 33: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Check the box to enable the WDS function. Enable WDS MAC Address: Enter the Wireless BSSID (MAC) 12 characters of the wireless AP that you want to connect with. To check your wireless router’s MAC address, please go to Status > Wireless Configuration to find your BSSID (Wireless MAC address.) MAC Address Data Rate...
  • Page 34 Chapter 4: Web Configuration WEP Key Format: For WEP 64 bits and WEP 128 bits encryption type, the selection of WEP Key Format are Hex and ASCII. WEP Key: If select Hex if you are using hexadecimal numbers (0-9, or A-F). Select ASCII if you are using ASCII characters (case-sensitive).

  • Page 35: Site Survey

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Site Survey Refresh Check this button to renew all the listed access point. Connect Under the client mode and select a site that you would like to communicate, and then click the Connect button.

  • Page 36: Macintosh Clients

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Check the box to disable the WPS function, default setting is enabled. Disable WPS WPS Status Here shows the current status of the WPS function. Default setting is Configured, click Reset to UnConfigured to re-configured the WPS connection.

  • Page 37: Wireless Station Configuration

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Schedule Enable Wireless Check the box to enable the schedule function. Set up the time to schedule Schedule the wireless access rule. Select the day and time you want to enable the wireless function.

  • Page 38: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration TCP/IP Settings LAN Interface IP Address Shows the IP address of the Wireless Router (Default IP address is 192.168.1.254.) Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the Wireless Router (Default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.) Default Enter the Gateway IP address here. Gateway DHCP Disable: Select to disable this Wireless Router to distribute IP addresses to...

  • Page 39: Wireless Access

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Refresh: Click this button to refresh the table. Close: Click this button to close the window. Static DHCP Check the box to enable the Static DHCP function, default setting is disabled. When set to enabled, user can click Set Static DHCP button to set the Static DHCP function.

  • Page 40: Appendix B About Wireless Lans

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration WAN Interface DHCP Client WAN Access Type If the DHCP Client connection be selected, the PC will obtain the IP address automatically. Host Name: Enter the network area name in the column. MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) namely the maximum packet size, the default value is 1492 for your application.

  • Page 41: Regulatory Approvals

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Static IP If the Static IP be selected, user have to set up the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway according to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that provided the related information. IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here.
  • Page 42 Chapter 4: Web Configuration Connection Type: Select the connection type Continuous, Connect on Demand or Manual from the pull-down menu. If selected Manual user can click Connect button to make a connection. Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you set.
  • Page 43 Chapter 4: Web Configuration If the L2TP be selected, user have to set up the server IP address, user name and password according to the ISP that provided the related information. IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here.

  • Page 44: Firewall

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Firewall Port Filtering Enable Port Check to enable Port Filtering function. Filtering Port Range Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the service. If the service uses a single port number, enter it in both the start and finish fields.
  • Page 45 Chapter 4: Web Configuration IP Filtering Enable IP Filtering Check to enable IP filtering function. Local IP Address Enter the local computer’s IP address. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service. Comment You may key in a description for the port range.

  • Page 46: Mac Filtering

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration MAC Filtering Enable MAC Filtering Check to enable MAC filtering function. MAC Address Enter the client MAC address in the field. Comment You may key in a description MAC address. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings.

  • Page 47: Port Forwarding

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Port Forwarding Enable Port Forwarding Check to enable Port Forwarding function. IP Address Enter the IP address in the field. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service. Port Range For TCP and UDP Services, enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the service.

  • Page 48: Url Filtering

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration URL Filtering Enable URL Filtering Check to enable URL filtering function. URL Address Enter the URL address in the field. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values.
  • Page 49 Chapter 4: Web Configuration Enable DMZ Check the box to enable DMZ function. If the DMZ Host Function is enabled, it means that you set up DMZ host at a particular computer to be exposed to the Internet so that some applications/software, especially Internet / online game can have two way connections.

  • Page 50: Qos

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Use this section to configure QoS. The QoS settings improve your online gaming experience by ensuring that your game traffic is prioritized over other network traffic, such as FTP or Web. This function improves online gaming experience by ensuring Enable QoS that game traffic is prioritized over other network traffic, such as FTP or Web.

  • Page 51: Route Setup

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Address Type Select IP or MAC address type. Depend on the address type that selected, user can enter the IP Local IP address address or MAC address of client to set up the bandwidth of MAC address the transmission.

  • Page 52: Management

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Transmit Select to enable or disable RIP protocol for transmit. Receive Select to enable or disable RIP protocol for receive. If you connect several routers with this Wireless Router, you may need to Enable Static set up a predefined routing rule to have more effective network Route topology/traffic, this is called static route between those routers and the Wireless Router.

  • Page 53: Dynamic Dns

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Statistics This page shows the packet counters for transmission and reception regarding to wireless and Ethernet networks. Dynamic DNS Check to enable the DDNS function. Enable DDNS Service Provider Select the desired DDNS Service Provider DynDNS or TZO from the pull-down list.

  • Page 54: Time Zone Setting

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration the service provider website.) Enter your passwords that you registered in service provider website. Password/Key Maximum input is 30 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes Apply Changes button to save the settings. Click Reset button to restore to default values.

  • Page 55: Denial Of Service

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Denial of Service Enable DoS DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your Internet connection with Prevention invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The Wireless Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks.
  • Page 56 Chapter 4: Web Configuration Select All After you enabled the DoS prevention, you can click to select all DoS preventions. Clear All After you enabled the DoS prevention, you can click to uncheck all DoS preventions. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save current settings.

  • Page 57: Upgrade Firmware

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Upgrade Firmware Select File Click the Browse button to find and open the firmware file (the browser will display to correct file path.) Upload Click the Upload button to perform. Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values. Save /Reload Settings Save Settings to File Click the Save button to save the current settings file in the PC.
  • Page 58 Chapter 4: Web Configuration Password User Name Key in a new login user name in the blank field. User can empty the user name and password columns to disable the access. New Password Maximum input is 30 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive.) Confirmed Password Key in the password again to confirm.

  • Page 59: Bandwidth Mgmt

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration Bandwidth Mgmt Check the box to enable this function. If the DMZ Host Function is enabled, it means that you set up DMZ host at a particular Enable Bandwidth computer to be exposed to the Internet so that some applications/software, especially Internet / online game can have Management two-way connections.

  • Page 60: Log Out

    Chapter 4: Web Configuration System Timeout Setup Timeout value This page is used to set the web and telnet timeout of the idle time when configuring this router. Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values. System Restart Click the Restart button to restart the device. Log out Click the Logout button to leave the web configuration page.

  • Page 61: Chapter 5: Pc Configuration

    Chapter 5: PC Configuration Chapter 5: Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration • Wireless configuration Windows Clients •...
  • Page 62 Chapter 5: PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000 Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button.
  • Page 63 Chapter 5: PC Configuration Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. • Enter the Wireless Router 's IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK. (Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router.) •...
  • Page 64 Chapter 5: PC Configuration Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP • To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.
  • Page 65 Chapter 5: PC Configuration Select the Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) or 6 (TCP/IPv6) for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.
  • Page 66 Chapter 5: PC Configuration Using DHCP • To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. •...
  • Page 67 Chapter 5: PC Configuration 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP • To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.

  • Page 68: For Windows 2000

    Chapter 5: PC Configuration For Windows 2000 Select Start menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN)"...

  • Page 69: Macintosh Clients

    Chapter 5: PC Configuration Accessing AOL To access AOL (America On Line) through the Wireless Router, the AOL for Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows: 　1.

  • Page 70: Other Unix Systems

    Chapter 5: PC Configuration • Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available. • OR, restart your system. Other Unix Systems To access the Internet via the Wireless Router: • Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the Wireless Router. •...

  • Page 71: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix A: Troubleshooting Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to the Wireless Router to configure it.

  • Page 72: Wireless Access

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting • If the Wireless Router is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem etc) to see that it is working correctly. Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless Router. Solution 2: The Wireless Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent.
  • Page 73 Appendix A: Troubleshooting • RF Shielding Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations. This will mean high access speed is only possible when close to the Wireless Router.

  • Page 74: Appendix B: About Wireless Lans

    Appendix B: About Wireless LANs Appendix B: About Wireless LANs BSS/ESS A group of Wireless Stations and a single Access Point, all using the same ID (SSID), form a Basic Service Set (BSS). Using the same SSID is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to communicate with each other.

  • Page 75: Channels

    Appendix B: About Wireless LANs interference or best performance. This capability is called Roaming. (Access Points do not have or require Roaming capabilities.) Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance.

  • Page 76: Wireless Lan Configuration

    Appendix B: About Wireless LANs 802.1x With 802.1x authentication, a wireless PC can join any network and receive any messages that are not encrypted, however, additional setup for RADIUS to issue the WEP key dynamically will be required. RADIUS is an authentication, authorization, and accounting client-server protocol. The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its links.
  • Page 77 Appendix B: About Wireless LANs Pre-shared key, Passphrase and Hex (64 characters). If Hex is selected, users will have to enter a 64 characters string. For easier configuration, the Passphrase (at least 8 characters) format is recommended. Pre-Shared Key : Pre-Shared Key serves as a password. Users may key in 8 to 63 characters string if you selected passphrase.

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