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- Page 2 Copyright Copyright 2017 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET.
- Page 3 Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted muni symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste; WEEE WEEE should be collected separately. Revision User Manual of PLANET 5GHz 300Mbps 802.11 Mbps 802.11n Wireless AP/CPE Model: WAP-500N/WBS-500N Rev: 1.0 (August, 2017) Part No. EM-WAP-500N_WBS-500N...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Chapter 1.Product Introduction ......................7 Package Contents ....................... 7 Product Description ......................8 Product Features ......................... 9 Hardware Description ....................... 11 1.4.1 The Bottom Panel – Port ..................13 Chapter 2.Connecting to the AP ......................15 Preparation before Installation ..................15 2.1.1 Safety Precautions .................... - Page 5 Time Settings ......................68 4.6.8 Wi-Fi Schedule ....................... 69 4.6.9 CLI Settings ......................70 4.6.10 Log .......................... 71 4.6.11 Diagnostics ......................71 4.6.12 Logout ........................73 Appendix A: Troubleshooting ......................74 Appendix B: Use Planet Smart Discovery to find AP ..............76...
- Page 6 FIGURES 1-1 T (WAP-500N) ......................11 IGURE HREE 1-2 R (WAP-500N) ........................ 12 IGURE ANEL 1-3 B (WAP-500N/WBS-500N) ..................13 IGURE OTTOM ANEL 1-4 P ........................13 IGURE ARNING ABEL 2-1 P ..................... 17 IGURE PORT CONNECTION 2-2 F (WAP-500N ) ...........
- Page 7 4-28 S – AP/WDS AP M ..................50 IGURE ECURITY ETTINGS 4-29 S – CB/WDS STA/CR/R ............51 IGURE ECURITY ETTINGS EPEATER 4-30 S – WDS B ..................51 IGURE ECURITY ETTINGS RIDGE 4-31 S – WEP ......................52 IGURE ECURITY ETTINGS 4-32 S...
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Page 8: Chapter 1.Product Introduction
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N Chapter 1. Product I Product Introduction 1.1 Package Contents Thank you for choosing PLANET WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N series. Before installing the AP AP/CPE, please verify the contents inside the package box. WBS-500N/WAP-500N Quick Installation Guide Mounting Strap... -
Page 9: Product Description
PLANET WAP-500N/WBS-500N 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless AP/CPE offers a better range and excellent throughput. Via the WAP-500N/WBS-500N's RP-SMA antenna connectors, it is easy to build different point to multi-point applications with good diversity coverage and better noise immunity effect, thus heightening the performance and stability of a long-distance connectivity. -
Page 10: Product Features
WAP-500N/WBS-500N is easy to limit the client access and inbound/outbound bandwidth control, even for users who have no experience in setting up a wireless network. Furthermore, with the Planet Smart Discovery Utility, SNMP and diagnostics tools, the WAP-500N/WBS-500N is convenient to be managed remotely. - Page 11 CLI command and SNMP-based management interface Self-healing mechanism through system auto reboot setting System status monitoring through remote Syslog Server and Device Discovery Diagnostic tools include Ping, Traceroute and Speed Planet Smart Discovery Utility allows administrator to discover and locate each AP -10-...
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Page 12: Hardware Description
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N 1.4 Hardware Description Hardware Description Dimensions (W x D x H): 100 x 29 x 186mm 100 x 29 x 186mm (without antennas)/100 x 29 x 380mm 100 x 29 x 380mm (with antennas) Figure 1-1 Three-way View... -
Page 13: Figure 1-2 Rear Panel (Wap-500N)
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N Rear Panel – LED Figure 1-2 Rear Panel LED Definition State State Meaning The device is powered on Power The device is powered off Port linked Blinking Blinking Data is transmitting or receiving Data is transmitting or receiving data... -
Page 14: The Bottom Panel - Port
Figure 1-5 shows the bottom panel of the WAP-500N/WBS-500N. Bottom Panel Figure Figure 1-3 Bottom Panel (WAP-500N/WBS-500N) PoE Warning Label Figure 1-4 PoE Warning Label Hardware Interface Definition Object Description Description... - Page 15 User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N LAN Port 10/100Mbps RJ45 port, auto MDI/MDI-X Press and hold the Reset button on the device for over 10 seconds Reset Button to return to the factory default setting. Table 2-2 Hardware Interface Definition -14-...
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Page 16: Chapter 2.Connecting To The Ap
To keep you safe and install the hardware properly, please read and follow these safety precautions. If you are installing the WBS-500N or WAP-500N for the first time, for your safety as well as others’, please seek assistance from a installer who has received safety training on the hazards involved. - Page 17 User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N INSTALLATION WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: LIVES MAY BE AT RISK! Carefully observe these instructions and any special instructions that are included with the equipment you are installing. CONTACTING POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL. Make sure no power lines are anywhere where possible contact can be made.
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Page 18: Installing The Ap
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N 2.3 Installing the AP Please install the AP according to the following according to the following Steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your s. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry. -
Page 19: Figure 2-3 Pole Mounting
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N Step 3. Pole Mounting: Thread two mounting straps through the mounting bracket on the back of the device mounting straps through the mounting bracket on the back of the device mounting straps through the mounting bracket on the back of the device. -
Page 20: Chapter 3.Quick Installation Guide
Connect the WBS-500N or WAP-500N with your PC via an Ethernet cable which is then plugged into a LAN port of the PoE injector with one end and into a LAN port of the PC with the other end. Then power on the WBS-500N and WAP-500N via PoE injector or PoE switch. - Page 21 User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N Figure 3-1 TCP/IP Setting Now click OK to save your settings. Now, you can run the ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your PC and the AP. The following example is in Windows 7 OS. Please follow the Steps below: Click on Start >...
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Page 22: Figure 3-2 Windows Start Menu
User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N Figure 3-2 Windows Start Menu Open a command prompt and type ping 192.168.1.253, and then press Enter. If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-3, it means the connection between your PC and the AP has been established well. -
Page 23: Starting Setup In The Web Ui
DHCP request on newly installed adapters. 3.2 Starting Setup in the the Web UI It is easy to configure and manage the t is easy to configure and manage the WBS-500N or WAP-500N with the web browser web browser. Step 1. To access the configuration... -
Page 24: Figure 3-7 Web Ui Screenshot
User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N Default IP Address: 192.168.1.253 Default User Name: admin Default Password: admin If the above screen does not pop up, it may mean that your web browser has been set to a proxy. Go to Tools menu> Internet Options> Connections> LAN Settings in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it. -
Page 25: Chapter 4.Configuring The Ap
User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N Chapter 4. Configuring the AP This chapter instructs you how to quickly configure the AP/CPE in different operation modes. 4.1 Operation Mode Go to the “System Operation Mode” page to configure the device in the operation mode which is suitable to your application. -
Page 26: Status
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N 4.2 Status This section provides the current system system summary, system log and connection status including Wireless Client summary, system log and connection status including Wireless Client List, WDS Link List, DHCP Client Table and Connection Status to assist the administrator... -
Page 27: Figure 4-3 Main Status
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N Figure 4-3 Main Status -26-... -
Page 28: Save/Reload
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N The page includes the following settings following settings: Object Description Description Shows the general system information such as device name, MAC device name, MAC • System Information address, country, current time, address, country, current time, and firmware version. -
Page 29: Wireless Client List
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N Figure 4-5 Save/Reload - Default 4.2.3 Wireless Client List Click “Status Wireless Client List Wireless Client List” to view the current associated client. Figure 4-6 Wireless Client List Figure 4-7 Kick the client The page includes the following settings... -
Page 30: Wds Link List
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N • Kick and Ban Click Click Kick to add the client to the wireless mac filtering deny list. to add the client to the wireless mac filtering deny list. 4.2.4 WDS Link List Click “Status WDS Link List”... -
Page 31: Connection Status
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N The page includes the following settings The page includes the following settings: Object Description Description • MAC Address The MAC The MAC Address of the DHCP client. • IP The IP assigned to the DHCP client. -
Page 32: System Log
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N • Wireless Mode The current wireless mode of the AP. • Current Channel The current channel used of this connection. • Security The encryption method of the AP. The encryption method of the AP. • Tx Data Rates (Mbps) The current data rates of the connection. -
Page 33: System
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N The page includes the following settings The page includes the following settings: Object Description Description • Show log type Select log type to filter the records. Select log type to filter the records. • Save Click Click Save to save the records. -
Page 34: Spanning Tree Settings
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N The LAN IP of the AP. • IP Address The default is The default is 192.168.1.253. You can change it according to your need . You can change it according to your needs. • IP Subnet Mask The LAN subnet mask of the AP. -
Page 35: Router (Wisp Mode Only)
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N Object Description Description • Spanning Tree Status Click Click ON to enable or click OFF to disable the option. to disable the option. Specify Bridge Hello Time in seconds. This Specify Bridge Hello Time in seconds. This value determines how often value determines how often •... -
Page 36: Wan Settings
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N The page includes the following settings The page includes the following settings: Object Description Description • IP Address The LAN IP of the AP. • IP Subnet Mask The LAN subnet mask of the AP. -
Page 37: Dhcp
User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N The page includes the following common settings in each Internet Connection Type: Object Description • DHCP: Dynamic IP addressing assigns a different IP address each time a device connects to an ISP service provider. • Static IP: Setting a static IP address allows an administrator to set a specific IP address for the router and guarantees that it cannot be •... -
Page 38: Static Ip
User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N Figure 4-16 WAN Settings – DHCP The page includes the following specific settings in DHCP type: Object Description • Account Name (if required) Enter the account name provided by your ISP. • Domain Name (if required) Enter the domain name provided by your ISP. - Page 39 User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N Figure 4-17 WAN Settings – Static IP The page includes the following specific settings in Static IP type: Object Description • Account Name (if required) Enter the account name provided by your ISP. • Domain Name (if required) Enter the domain name provided by your ISP.
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Page 40: Pppoe
User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N 4.4.2.3. PPPoE Select PPPOE if ISP is using a PPPoE connection and provide you with PPPoE user name and password. Figure 4-18 WAN Settings – PPPOE The page includes the following specific settings in PPPoE type:... - Page 41 User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N Select it to specify the maximum idle time. Internet connection will • Connect on Demand disconnect when it reaches the maximum idle time, but it will automatically connect when user tries to access the network. Select whether to keep the Internet connection always on, or enter a •...
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Page 42: Pptp
User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N 4.4.2.4. PPTP Select PPTP if ISP is using a PPTP connection. Figure 4-19 WAN Settings – PPTP The page includes the following specific settings in PPTP type: Object Description The maximum transmission unit (MTU) specifies the largest packet size •... -
Page 43: Vpn Passthrough
User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N • Subnet Mask Enter the device’s WAN IP subnet mask provided by ISP. • Default Gateway Enter the device’s WAN Gateway IP provided by ISP. • PPTP Server Enter the IP address of the PPTP server. -
Page 44: Port Forwarding
User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N • Cancel Click Cancel to cancel the setting. 4.4.4 Port Forwarding Go to the “Operation Mode” page to configure the device as “WISP” and then go to “Router Port Forwarding” to enable VPN passthrough you required. -
Page 45: Dmz Settings
User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N Figure 4-22 Port Forwarding The page includes the following settings: Object Description • Service Name Enter a name for the port forwarding rule. • Protocol Select a protocol for the application: Choices are TCP or UDP, or both. -
Page 46: Figure 4-23 Dmz
User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N Figure 4-23 DMZ The page includes the following settings: Object Description • DMZ Hosting Select Enable DMZ to activate DMZ functionality. • DMZ Address Enter an IP address of a device on the LAN. • Accept Click Accept to apply the setting. -
Page 47: Wireless
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N 4.5 Wireless In this section, wireless related settings in different operation modes wireless related settings in different operation modes are provided. 4.5.1 Wireless Network Click “Wireless Wireless Network Wireless Network” to configure the wireless basic settings. The wireless settings to configure the wireless basic settings. - Page 48 User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N Figure Figure 4-25 Wireless Network – SSID Profile The page includes the following settings following settings: Object Description Description • Wireless Mode Wireless mode supports Wireless mode supports 802.11a/n mixed modes. mixed modes. The default channel bandwidth The default channel bandwidth is 20/40MHz.
- Page 49 User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N Click Click Cancel to cancel the unsaved changes and revert to the previous cancel the unsaved changes and revert to the previous • Cancel settings settings. In the CB/WDS STA/CR/Repeater mode, mode, select Security Mode on the “Wireless Network Wireless Network”...
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Page 50: Wds Link Settings
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N 4.5.2 WDS Link Settings Go to the “Operation Mode” page to configure the device as page to configure the device as “WDS Bridge” and then n go to “Wireless Link Settings” to configure the WDS link settings to configure the WDS link settings. -
Page 51: Security Settings
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N NOTE: 1. The WDS link settings is only available in The WDS link settings is only available in WDS Bridge mode and is communicating through is communicating through wireless MAC address each other by using non... - Page 52 User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N Figure 4-29 Security Settings Security Settings – CB/WDS STA/CR/Repeater Mode CB/WDS STA/CR/Repeater Mode In the WDS Bridge mode, select Security Mode Security Mode on the “WDS Link Settings” page to to configure the wireless security settings. The security settings in each site of the WDS link must be configured to the same.
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Page 53: Figure 4-28 Security Settings - Ap/Wds Ap Mode Figure 4-29 Security Settings - Cb/Wds Sta/Cr/Repeater Mode Figure 4-30 Security Settings - Wds Bridge Mode Figure 4-31 Security Settings - Wep
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N Disabled Authentication is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the access point. Authentication is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the access point. Authentication is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the access point. -
Page 54: Figure 4-32 Security Settings - Wpa-Psk
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N Specify a password for the security key index. For Specify a password for the security key index. For Specify a password for the security key index. For security, each typed • Key1 – Key4 character is masked by a dot. -
Page 55: Figure 4-33 Security Settings - Wpa2-Psk
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N Figure Figure 4-33 Security Settings – WPA2-PSK The security mode includes the following settings The security mode includes the following settings: Object Description Description Select WPA2 Select WPA2-PSK from the drop-down list to configure the wireless down list to configure the wireless •... -
Page 56: Figure 4-35 Security Settings - Wpa (Wpa Enterprise )
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N The security mode includes the following settings The security mode includes the following settings: Object Description Description Select Select WPA-PSK Mixed from the drop-down list to configure the wireless down list to configure the wireless •... -
Page 57: Figure 4-36 Security Settings - Wpa2 (Wpa2 Enterprise )
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N TKIP: automatic encryption with WPA-PSK; requires passphrase. PSK; requires passphrase. AES: automatic encryption with WPA2-PSK; requires PSK; requires passphrase. • Radius Server Specify the IP address of the RADIUS server. Specify the IP address of the RADIUS server. - Page 58 User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N The security mode includes the following settings: Object Description Select WPA2 from the drop-down list to configure the wireless network • Security Mode using WPA2 encryption method. Select TKIP or AES, or both as the encryption type.
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Page 59: Figure 4-37 Security Settings - Wpa Mixed (Wpa Mixed Enterprise )
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N WPA Mixed (WPA Mixed Enterprise) Mixed Enterprise) Figure 4-37 Security Settings Security Settings – WPA Mixed (WPA Mixed Enterprise) Mixed Enterprise) The security mode includes the following settings The security mode includes the following settings:... - Page 60 User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N • Interim Accounting Interval Specify the interim accounting interval (60 - 600 seconds). • Save Click Save to save the settings. Click Cancel to cancel the unsaved changes and revert to the previous • Cancel settings.
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Page 61: Wireless Mac Filter
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N 4.5.4 Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filters are used to allow or deny network access to wireless clients according to their MAC Wireless MAC Filters are used to allow or deny network access to wireless clients according to their MAC Wireless MAC Filters are used to allow or deny network access to wireless clients according to their MAC addresses. -
Page 62: Wireless Advanced Settings
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N 4.5.5 Wireless Advanced Settings Wireless Advanced Settings Click “Wireless Wireless Advanced Settings Wireless Advanced Settings” to configure the wireless advanced settings. to configure the wireless advanced settings. This section allows you to configure the the wireless related settings to optimize the wireless network. - Page 63 User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N often and consumes more bandwidth. Specify the distance between the master AP and slave AP. Longer • Distance distances may drop high-speed connections. A part of the 802.11n standard that allows sending multiple frames per single access to the medium by combining frames together into one larger frame.
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Page 64: Management
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N 4.6 Management On this page, you can configure the system configure the system settings for management purpose, including , including Management VLAN settings, Time settings, Password settings, settings, Time settings, Password settings, SNMP settings, CLI settings, Wi-Fi schedule,... -
Page 65: Snmp Settings
User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N The page includes the following settings: Object Description If your network includes VLANs and if tagged packets need to pass • Management VLAN ID through the Access Point, enter the VLAN ID. Otherwise, select No VLAN tag. -
Page 66: Backup/Restore Settings
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N The page includes the following settings The page includes the following settings: Object Description Description • SNMP Enable or disable the SNMP service. Enable or disable the SNMP service. • Contact Enter the contact details of the device. -
Page 67: Auto Reboot Settings
User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N The page includes the following settings: Object Description • Save A Copy of Current Click Backup to save the current configured settings. Settings • Restore Saved Settings To restore settings that have been previously backed up, click Choose from A File File to select the file, and click Restore. -
Page 68: Figure 4-45 Firmware Upgrade
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N Figure 4-45 Firmware Upgrade The page includes the following settings The page includes the following settings: Object Description Description • Current Firmware Version Click Click ON to enable or click OFF to disable the option. -
Page 69: Time Settings
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N Step 4. When the upgrade is finished, the system will auto reboot and you can click the hyperlink finished, the system will auto reboot and you can click the hyperlink finished, the system will auto reboot and you can click the hyperlink “Click here when AP is ready”... -
Page 70: Wi-Fi Schedule
User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N The page includes the following settings: Object Description Enter the date and time values in the date and time fields or click the • Manually Set Date and Time Synchronize with PC to get the date and time values from the administrator’s PC. -
Page 71: Cli Settings
User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N The page includes the following settings: Object Description • Schedule Name Enter the description of the schedule service. Select the type of schedule service, either Wireless Power ON or • Service Wireless Power OFF. • Day Select the days of the week to enable the schedule service. -
Page 72: Log
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N 4.6.10 Log Click “Management Log” to enable/disable system log. enable/disable system log. Figure 4-49 Log The page includes the following settings The page includes the following settings: Object Description Description • Syslog Enable or disable the syslog function. -
Page 73: Figure 4-50 Diagnostics
User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N Figure 4-50 Diagnostics The page includes the following settings: Object Description • Target IP / Domain Name Enter the IP address you would like to search. • Ping Packet Size Enter the packet size of each ping. -
Page 74: Logout
User Manual of WAP WAP-500N/WBS-500N • IPv6 Port Displays the IPv6 port number of the Displays the IPv6 port number of the device. 4.6.12 Logout Click “Management Logout” to log log out the system. Figure 4-51 Logout The page includes the following settings... -
Page 75: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Appendix A: Troubleshooting If you find the AP is working improperly or stop responding to you, please read this troubleshooting first before contacting the Planet Tech Support for help. Some problems can be solved by yourself within a very short time. Scenario Solution a. - Page 76 User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N c. Are you too far from your AP? Try to get closer. d. Please remember that you have to input ESSID on your wireless client manually, if ESSID broadcast is disabled. a. Are you using QoS function? Try to disable it and try again.
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Page 77: Appendix B: Use Planet Smart Discovery To Find Ap
User Manual of WAP-500N/WBS-500N Appendix B: Use Planet Smart Discovery to find AP To easily discover the WAP-500N/WBS-500N in your Ethernet environment, the Planet Smart Discovery Utility is an ideal solution. The utility is available at: http://www.planet.com.tw/en/product/images/48590/Planet_Utility.zip The following instructions will guide you to how to use the Planet Smart Discovery Utility. - Page 78 ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ Directiva 1999/5/CE. ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ Por medio de la presente, PLANET Technology Výrobca PLANET Technology Corporation, týmto Español Slovensky Corporation, declara que 300Mbps 802.11n deklaruje, že táto 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless...
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