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- Page 1 PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation ™ and User’s Guide PL8350-WAP UICK OCATOR Contact Information Getting Help Table of Contents Simple Installation ® PL8350-WAP 66-0337-00 Rev.001...
- Page 2 Asoka USA Corporation. Asoka USA Corporation reserves the right to make changes to this user’s guide at any time without notice and assumes no responsibility for its use. Asoka USA products and services can only be ordered under the terms and conditions of Asoka USA Corporation's applicable agreements.
- Page 3 Contact Information For more information about the PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP or any of Asoka’s other leading- edge solutions, please contact us using any of the following methods: • Voice calls: We welcome your calls Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Pacific Time at (650) 286-1700.
- Page 4 Related Documentation The entire documentation set for Asoka’s MDU solutions can be accessed at: http:// www.asokausa.com The following documents compose the Asoka MDU documentation set. NOTE: All documentation might be upgraded over time. All upgraded documentation will be available at the same URLs specified in this guide.
- Page 5 • PlugLAN 8250 SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide http://www.asokausa.com/support/pluglan_8250_guide.pdf • PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Quick Start Guide http://www.asokausa.com/support/pluglan_8350_qsg.pdf • PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User's Guide http://www.asokausa.com/support/pluglan_8350_guide.pdf • PlugLAN 8550 Wireless SmartPoint Quick Start Guide http://www.asokausa.com/support/pluglan_8550_qsg.pdf • PlugLAN 8550 Wireless SmartPoint Installation and User's Guide http://www.asokausa.com/support/pluglan_8550_guide.pdf...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
How the PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Fits into Your Network ..1-3 Connecting the PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP ..... . 1-4 Advanced Configuration (Expert Users Only) . - Page 8 Warranty......... . E-1 Index viii PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 9: Simple Installation
Asoka's PowerView™ management software. These intelligent powerline bridging devices are fully plug-and- play, giving the PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP the perfect combination of functionality and convenience Your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP has four light-emitting diode (LED) indicators and one RJ-45 Ethernet port. -
Page 10: Package Contents
• One CD containing user documentation (this User’s Guide) • PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Quick Start Guide • Warranty and Support Information Card Inspect your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP thoroughly. If you see any signs of damage, contact the shipping carrier. 1–2 Simple Installation PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 11: How The Pluglan 8350 Wireless Smartap Fits Into Your Network
SmarTAP significantly more secure than wireless products. Figure 1-2 shows an example of how your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP fits into your network. Figure 1-2: Example of How Your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Fits into Your Network <<need this figure??>> 1–3 Simple Installation... -
Page 12: Connecting The Pluglan 8350 Wireless Smartap
1. Remove the outlet cover plate for the outlet where you intend to install the PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP. 2. Insert the PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP prongs securely into the upper outlet. The LEDs on the top of your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP show status information (see Appendix B Components 3. -
Page 13: Advanced Configuration (Expert Users Only)
Advanced Configuration (Expert Users Only) After you install the PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP, use the information in this chapter to configure the SmartBridge. Topics in this chapter are: Launching the Web Management Utility on page 2-2 Understanding the Pages in the Web Management Utility on... -
Page 14: Launching The Web Management Utility
Launching the Web Management Utility Your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP provides a Web-based Web Management utility for performing advanced configuration activities. After you install your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP, use the following procedure to launch the Web Management utility. NOTE:... -
Page 15: Understanding The Pages In The Web Management Utility
Time on page 2-6 Understanding the Pages in the Web Management Utility The PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Web Management utility provides an intuitive user interface for viewing and changing configuration settings. • The quick links panel appears at the top-right side on every page. It... -
Page 16: Using The System Menu
2-8 • Backup the configuration settings for a future restore as a safety precaution. See page 2-9 • Update the firmware or configure the PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP to access an FTP server. See page 2-11 Viewing System Information The System Details page is a read-only screen that shows the status of your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP. -
Page 17: Changing The Login Password And Auto-Logout Time
Web Management utility. 4. Click the Apply button below the Confirm Your New Password field. 2–5 Advanced Configuration (Expert Users Only) PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 18: Changing The Auto-Logout Time
3. Click the Apply button below the Auto-Logout Time field. Viewing System Logs Your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP keeps a system log that records potential security threats and system information. Using the System Logs page, you can view the log. To display this page, click System in the Web Management utility menu bar and then click Logs in the navigation panel. -
Page 19: Rebooting Your Pluglan 8350 Wireless Smartap
Rebooting Your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Using the Reset page, you can restart your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP. To display this page, click System in the Web Management utility menu bar and then click Reboot System in the navigation panel. -
Page 20: Returning To Factory Default Settings
8350 Wireless SmarTAP to its factory default configuration (or click Cancel to keep its current configuration). If you returned to the factory default settings, a message tells you that your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP is rebooting. After the reboot completes, the Welcome page appears. -
Page 21: Backing Up Configuration Settings
Backing Up Configuration Settings The configuration settings for your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP are recorded in a binary file called config.bin. Using the Backup Settings page, you can save this file to a location for future restore and then restore the settings when necessary. -
Page 22: Restoring Backup Settings
4. Click the OK button to restore the settings (or click Cancel to retain the current settings). If you restored the configuration settings, a message tells you that your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP is resetting. After the reset completes, the Welcome page appears. -
Page 23: Updating Firmware
From time to time, firmware upgrades will be made available that contain feature improvements. Using the Update Firmware page, you can update the firmware of your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP and its MAC firmware. To display this page, click System in the Web Management utility menu bar and then click Update Firmware in the navigation panel. -
Page 24: Using The Wireless Menu
5. Click the OK button to proceed with the upgrade (or click Cancel to cancel the upgrade). If you clicked OK, one or more messages indicate that your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP may not respond for up to one minute as the firmware is upgraded and the device resets. -
Page 25: Configuring Advanced Settings
To display this page click Wireless in the Web Management utility menu bar and then click Advanced Settings in the navigation panel. Table 2-2 on page 2-14 describes the fields on this page. 2–13 Advanced Configuration (Expert Users Only) PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 26 802.11b and 802.11g devices. (default) Tx Preamble Type Lets you limit the packet size during data transmission. Choices are: • Short preamble • Long preamble (default) • Auto 2–14 Advanced Configuration (Expert Users Only) PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 27: Configuring Security Settings
To display this page click Wireless in the Web Management utility menu bar and then click Security in the navigation panel. Table 2-3 on page 2-16 describes the fields on this page. Figure 2-18: Security Page 2–15 Advanced Configuration (Expert Users Only) PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 28 WPA2 = use WPA2 encryption. Select a WPA2 key from the subsequent screen that appears. Apply Button After you enter your configuration settings, click this button to apply the settings. 2–16 Advanced Configuration (Expert Users Only) PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 29: Using The Ip Address Menu
The IP Address menu lets you set or change the IP address for the device, User can use this IP address to manage your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP. To display this page, click IP Address in the Web Management utility menu bar. -
Page 30: Using The Powerline Menu
Powerline network. The default password is PlugLAN. NOTE: Your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP will only work correctly when its Network Password corresponds to the PlugLAN Gateway or Expansion Adapter on your network. Changing this setting could cause your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP to stop functioning. -
Page 31: Using The Advanced Menu
VLANs provide the segmentation services traditionally provided by routers in LAN configurations. For example, all 2–19 Advanced Configuration (Expert Users Only) PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 32: Configuring Packet Priority Settings (Qos)
Web Management utility menu bar and then click Packet priority in the navigation panel. Table 2-6 on page 2-21 describes the fields on this page. Figure 2-23: Packet Priority Page 2–20 Advanced Configuration (Expert Users Only) PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 33: Configuring Bandwidth Control Settings
Bandwidth Control in the navigation panel. describes the fields on this page. Table 2-7 on page 2-22 Figure 2-24: Bandwidth Control Page 2–21 Advanced Configuration (Expert Users Only) PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 34: Configuring Snmp Settings
Configuring SNMP Settings The SNMP Configuration page lets you set the configure the SNMP settings for your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP. SNMP is an application-layer protocol that provides a message format for communication between SNMP managers and agents. SNMP provides a standardized framework and a common language used for the monitoring and management of devices in a network. - Page 35 Trap 3 Community String Enter the community string for trap 3. Apply Button After you enter your configuration settings, click this button to apply the settings. 2–23 Advanced Configuration (Expert Users Only) PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 37: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter contains troubleshooting suggestions you will find helpful in the unlikely event you encounter a problem with your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP. 3–1 Troubleshooting PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 38 PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP is Not Working 1. Confirm that the PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP is plugged into a working AC outlet. 2. Plug a device that is known to work (such as a lamp) into the outlet to confirm that the outlet is working.
- Page 39 Web Management utility. For more information, see Changing the Login Password on page If you forget the password, return the PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP to its factory default settings (see Returning to Factory Default Settings...
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Page 41: Specifications
• QAM 256/64/16 • DQPSK • DBPSK • ROBO LEDs: • Power • PLC Activity • Ethernet Link • Wireless Activity Memory: • 4 MBytes NOR Flash • 16 MBytes SDRAM A–1 Specifications PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 42 -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) • Storage humidity: 10% to 90% Non-condensing Electromagnetic • FCC Part 15 Class B Emissions • UL (US and Canada) • CE Warranty: 1-year limited A–2 Specifications PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 43: Components
Components This appendix describes the LEDs and rear label on your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP. LEDs The top panel of your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP has several light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that show status information (see Figure B-1 Table B-1 describes the meanings of the LEDs. -
Page 44: Rear Label
Rear Label The rear label on your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP shows the following information: • Model number • Unique device password • IP Address • WAN MAC Address • Powerline MAC Address • Ethernet MAC Address • Serial number Figure B-2 shows an example of the information shown on the rear label. -
Page 45: Declarations Of Conformity
Declarations of Conformity This appendix lists the declarations of conformity for your PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP. C–1 Declarations of Conformity PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 46 Department of Canada C–2 Declarations of Conformity PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 47: Fcc Notice
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user¡¯s authority to operate the equipment. D–1 FCC Notice PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 48 This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. D–2 FCC Notice PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 49: Warranty
This warranty extends only to you, the original purchaser and is not transferable to any subsequent purchasers. This warranty does not apply if, in the judgment of Asoka, the product fails due to damage from shipment, handling, storage, accident, abuse, misapplication or... - Page 50 Authorization (RMA) number from Asoka. All defective products should be returned to Asoka with shipping charges prepaid. Asoka will not accept collect shipments. WHILE ASOKA HAS MADE EVERY EFFORT TO PROVIDE CLEAR AND ACCURATE TECHNICAL INFORMATION ABOUT ITS PRODUCTS, ASOKA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY EVENTS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT, EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT OR AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
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Page 51: Index
Firmware, updating 2-15 security settings 2-22 SNMP specifications 2-11 updating firmware How the PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP fits into warranty your network 2-18 PowerLine network password 2-18 PowerLine Network Password page Information about the system Installing PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP... - Page 52 2-18 PowerLine Network Password page rebooting PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP 2-10 restoring configuration settings system logs system pages viewing system information 2-12 wireless pages 2-12 Wireless pages 2-13 Wireless settings (advanced) Index-2 PlugLAN 8350 Wireless SmarTAP Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 54: Pl8350-Wap 66-0337-00 Rev
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