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Range Extension WLAN Adapter
for 802.11 b/g
(SAA04-05224A, SAA04-05224AEU)
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  • Page 1 Range Extension WLAN Adapter for 802.11 b/g (SAA04-05224A, SAA04-05224AEU) User’ s Manual...
  • Page 2 Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. SmartAnt...
  • Page 3 • Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301] • Testing according to [489-17] • Effective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2] • Testing for radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] SmartAnt...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3.3.2 Launching the Web Configuration utility ......22 3.3.3. Changing the access point (AP) configuration ....23 Firmware Restoration ............46 Replacing cable connections of other devices ....48 Sharing Internet connection with other PCs ....... 48 Specifications: ................53 SmartAnt...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    To provide efficient security to your wireless communication, SmartAnt SAA04- 05224A comes with a 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) features. With these and many more, SmartAnt SAA04-05224A is sure to keep you ahead in the world of wireless computing. 1.2 Package contents Check the following items in your SmartAnt SAA04-05224A package.

  • Page 6: Features

    1. Product introduction 1.3 Features The SmartAnt SAA04-05224A employs the DSSS and OFDM technologies to transmit and receive signals through radio waves on the 2.4 GHz band. Here are other SmartAnt SAA04-05224A features: • Reliable data transfer rates of up to 54Mbps •...

  • Page 7: Rear View

    1.4 LED indicators The SmartAnt SAA04-05224A comes with a Ethernet, Wireless, and Power LED indicators. Refer to the table below for LED indications. Status...

  • Page 8: Recommended Network Settings

    Determine your network settings before installing the SmartAnt SAA04- 05224A. The following network settings are recommended. 1.5.1 Access Point mode When in access point (AP) mode the SAA04-05224A Pocket Wireless AP connects WLAN-enabled computers and/or devices to a wired or wireless LAN. SmartAnt...

  • Page 9: Ethernet Adapter Mode

    Station 1 In this setup, the SmartAnt SAA04- 05224A connects to an AP using a single or multiple IP to establish connection to a wired or wireless LAN.

  • Page 10: Product Introduction

    1. Product introduction Single IP bridge environment In a single IP bridge environment, the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A connects to an access point using a single IP address. In this setup, the MAC cloning feature may be enabled to support certain applications and devices, such as Xbox and PlayStation® game consoles, that use the MAC address to communicate with other devices.

  • Page 11: System Requirements

    2. Connect the device to your computer, network hub, switch, or router. 2.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following guidelines before installing the SmartAnt SAA04- 05224A. • The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch) must not exceed 100 meters.

  • Page 12: Using Dc Power

    2. Hardware installation 2.2.2 Using DC power 1. Insert one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the SAA04-05224A Ethernet port. 2. Insert the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a network hub, switch, router, or wall patch Ethernet port.

  • Page 13: Placement

    2. Latch the mounting hook on the screw. 2.3.2 Window mounting Using the window mount sets, SmartAnt SAA04-05224A can be installed on flat window class, and receive wireless signals from either side of the window. To mount the device on a window class: 1.

  • Page 14: Operating Range

    LAN coverage. 2.4.2 Site survey A site survey (utility provided with the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A) analyzes the installation environment and provides users with recommendations for equipment and its placement. The optimum placement differ depending on the device design and specifications.
  • Page 15 3. Configuration 3.1 Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the SmartAnt SAA04- 05224A. To install the device utilities in your computer: 1. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 2. Click Install Wireless AP Utilities when the Wireless Access Point SAA04-05224A installation window appears.

  • Page 16: Wireless Settings Utility

    3. Configuration 3.2 Wireless Settings Utility The Wireless Settings Utility allows easy configuration of the SmartAnt SAA04- 05224A. You can launch the Wireless Settings Utility directly from the support ® CD or from the Windows desktop. 3.2.1 Launching the Wireless Settings Utility...
  • Page 17 3.2.2 Using the Wireless Settings Utility To set the device as an Ethernet adapter Make sure that you switched the SAA04-05224A to Ethernet adapter mode before launching the Wireless Setting Utility. Use the mode switch to change the device operating mode.
  • Page 18 SAA04-05224A is connected to this access point with no encryption the SAA04-05224A is connected to this access point with enabled encryption...
  • Page 19 3. Configuration If the selected network has enabled encryption, use the Encryption tab to set the SAA04-05224A encryption settings the same with the selected network. The encryption settings of the network and the SAA04-05224A must be the same to establish connection.

  • Page 20: Web Configuration Utility

    3.3.1 Adjusting the TCP/IP settings By default, the IP address of the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A is 192.168.1. 1, and the Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. To access the configuration utility, assign a different IP address to the network adapter where the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A is connected.
  • Page 21 2 and 254 that is not used by another device.) 5. Set the Subnet Mask to 255. 255.255.0. Click OK when finished. Changing the TCP/IP settings may require system restart. Switch on the SAA04-05224A immediately after rebooting. SmartAnt...

  • Page 22: Launching The Web Configuration Utility

    3. Type http://192.168.1.1 on the address bar of the browser, then press <Enter>. This option requires you to change the IP address of the LAN adapter where the SAA04-05224A is connected. Make sure the IP address of the SAA04-05224A and your computer is on the same subnet. SmartAnt...

  • Page 23: Changing The Access Point (Ap) Configuration

    3. Configuration 3.3.3. Changing the access point (AP) configuration Simple Setup page The Simple Setup page displays the default AP settings of the SAA04-05224A. Use this page to set the AP channel, operation mode, and security. Clicking the button displays available options for that field. If you wish to load the default settings, press the device reset button for more than five seconds, then refresh your browser to display the default values.
  • Page 24 Refer to page 3-21 for channel information. Operation Mode. You can adjust the SAA04-05224A operating mode to support wireless devices using IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g standards. Setting the operating mode to mixed allows the SAA04-05224A to support both wireless standards. Table 3-2: SAA04-05224A operating modes...
  • Page 25 3. Configuration The following fields allow you to configure the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A security settings. Authentication Method. This option allows you to select the encryption method for securing your wireless communication. Refer to the table below for details. Table 3-3: Authentication methods...
  • Page 26 Securing your wireless communication using TKIP (WPA) encryption The SAA04-05224A implements the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)-PSK authentication method to secure communication to and from wireless devices. This method uses the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) encryption.
  • Page 27 A shorter re-key interval provides a more secure wireless network. Changing the network settings The Ethernet Interface fields allow you to configure the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A. Inquire the correct network settings with your network administra- tor before changing any Ethernet interface settings.
  • Page 28 2. Type the MAC address(es) of the wireless clients allowed to establish connection to the SAA04-05224A, then click Apply. Selecting the Accept association requests from any station option allows all wireless clients operating within the SAA04-05224A range to establish connection. SmartAnt...
  • Page 29 2. Launch the Web Configuration Utility, then go to the Firmware Upgrade page. 3. Click the Browse button to locate the new firmware file. 4. Click Upgrade. A Firmware Upgrading! message appears. The browser refreshes after the firmware upgrade process is completed. SmartAnt...
  • Page 30 IEEE 802.11b/g networks are regulated worldwide since these networks use the 2.4GHz ~ 2.5GHz ISM (Instrumentation, Scientific, and Medical) Band. The SmartAnt SAA04-05224A is shipped with a default regulation domain allowed in your country/location. The FCC (US) and ETSI (Europe) specify operation from 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz.
  • Page 31 Japan. Table 3-6: Regulating bodies and allowed channels Country Regulating body Allowed channels Unites States 1-11 Europe ETSI 1-13 Japan 1-14 Use only the allowed channels when you set the SmartAnt SAA04- 05224A in access point mode. SmartAnt...
  • Page 32 3. Configuration Restoring the default values The following are the default values of the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A (in AP mode). You can restore the default values by pressing the reset button for more than five seconds. Parameter Default value Wireless Interface SSID ..............
  • Page 33 Simple Setup page The Simple Setup page allows you to change the basic Ethernet adapter settings. You can use this page when setting the SAA04-05224A SSID, station mode, transmission rate, security, and when enabling the MAC cloning and button scan mode features.
  • Page 34 Pass Phrase. See page 25. Default Key. See page 25. MAC cloning. MAC cloning allows the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A to use the MAC address of the host computer in communicating with other wireless devices. MAC cloning supports certain software applications and devices such ®...
  • Page 35 Same as the above mode but find extra site in my location- When the reset button is pressed for less than 5 seconds, the SmartAnt SAA04- 05224A searches for an AP or wireless device in the Profile Table and in your location, then connects to the one with the strongest link quality.
  • Page 36 Site Survey page The Site Survey page displays the Station Status, and allows you to scan and connect to available wireless networks within the SAA04-05224A range. This page also allows you to save a wireless connection in the Profile Table for the Button Scan Mode feature.
  • Page 37 Refer to page 3-8 for details on wireless network icons. 2. Click to select the number of the wireless network you intend to join, then click the Join button. A message appears in the browser indicating that you have successfully joined the wireless network. SmartAnt...
  • Page 38 S S I D w i t h t h e n e t w o r k administrator. 4. Enter the SSID of the wireless network in the SSID field, then click Apply. A messa ge ap p ear s in the browser indicating that you have successfully joined the wireless network. SmartAnt...
  • Page 39 Inquire the wireless network SSID and encryption settings with the network administrator. 4. Enter the SSID of the wireless network, then select the Authentication Method and Encryption. When done, enter the encryption keys in the key fields, then click Apply. SmartAnt...
  • Page 40 Join button. 3. Click OK when this window appears. 4. Click OK when this window appears. Inquire the wireless network en- cryption settings with the net- work administrator. SmartAnt...
  • Page 41 4. Select the Authentication Method and Encryption of the wireless network you intend to join, then enter the encryption keys in the key fields. Click Apply when finished. A messa ge ap p ear s in the browser indicating that you have successfully joined the wireless network. SmartAnt...
  • Page 42 The Profile Table allows you to view or delete saved wireless networks. The table displays the saved wireless network SSID, channel, security settings, and network type. Click the Profile Table link to view the Profile Table. Saved wireless networks are preceded by an icon for easy identification. SmartAnt...
  • Page 43 Join button. 3. When the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A is associated with the wireless network, click the Save button. 4. The Profile Table appears with the saved wireless network. Click Back to return to the previous page.
  • Page 44 2. Select the wireless network you intend to delete, then check the Delete? box opposite it. 3. Click the Delete button. The browser displays the Profile Table after the wireless network is deleted. 4. Click the Back button to return to the previous window. SmartAnt...
  • Page 45 4. Using the device Restoring the default values The following are the default values of the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A (Ethernet adapter mode). You may restore these values by pressing the reset button for more than five seconds. Parameter Default value Wireless Interface SSID ..............

  • Page 46: Firmware Restoration

    4. Using the device 3.4 Firmware Restoration The Firmware Restoration utility is a rescue tool for an SmartAnt SAA04- 05224A that failed during a previous firmware upload. This utility is available in the support CD that came with the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A package.
  • Page 47 4. Using the device 4.1 Using the device in a local network You can use the SAA04-05224A to connect a wireless LAN-enabled computer to a local network with or without a DHCP server. To connect a wireless LAN-enabled computer to a local network: 1.

  • Page 48: Replacing Cable Connections Of Other Devices

    1. Switch the SAA04-05224A to Ethernet adapter mode using the mode switch. (Default SSID: ANY) 2. Place the SAA04-05224A nearest the AP you wish to connect, then turn on the device. 3. Connect one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of the device and the other end to the Xbox, PlayStation ®...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common prob- lems that you may encounter while installing and/or using SmartAnt SAA04-05224A. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this section.
  • Page 50 SmartAnt SAA04-05224A. SmartAnt SAA04-05224A (IEEE 802.11b/g). • Minimize the distance between the devices. The WLAN card may be out of range of the SmartAnt SAA04-05224A. • Check if the SmartAnt SAA04- 05224A and the WLAN card have the same SSID.
  • Page 51 Avoid placing the device behind a The throughput seems slow. metal object. Clear obstacles between the AP and the device. Try moving the client closer to the SmartAnt SAA04- 05224A and check if the throughput increases. Consider adding a second SmartAnt SAA04-05224A to implement roaming.
  • Page 52 IP but can not get the correct IP from the DHCP server. (The SmartAnt address at a time. In this case, assign SAA04-05224A has an enabled a fixed IP address to your SmartAnt DHCP.) SAA04-05224A. SmartAnt...

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Specifications: SmartAnt Telecom Co., Ltd SmartAnt...

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