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WNAP-7200
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  • Page 1 802.11a/n Wireless LAN Outdoor CPE AP/Router WNAP-7200 Version: 1.0 User's Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright© 2010 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 Energy Saving Note of the Device This power required device does not support Stand by mode operation. For energy saving, please remove the DC-plug or push the hardware Power Switch to OFF position to disconnect the device from the power circuit. Without remove the DC-plug or switch off the device, the device will still consuming power from the power circuit.
  • Page 4 Revision User’s Manual for PLANET 802.11a/n Wireless LAN Outdoor CPE AP/Router Model: WNAP-7200 Rev: 1.0 (January, 2010) Part No. EM-WNAP7200_v1.0...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ....................7 1.1 Feature........................8 1.2 Package Contents....................8 1.3 Product Specification ....................9 1.4 Wireless Performance ..................10 2. INSTALLATION ....................11 2.1 Interfaces ......................11 2.2 Hardware Installation...................12 2.3 Safety Precautions....................14 3. GETTING STARTED ..................16 3.1 Prepare your PC....................17 4.
  • Page 6 4.5.3 DHCP Client........................51 4.5.4 Advanced Routing .......................52 4.6 Firewall .........................53 4.6.1 MAC/IP/Port Filtering ....................53 4.6.2 Port Forwarding ......................55 4.6.3 DMZ ..........................56 4.6.4 System Security ......................57 4.6.5 Content Filtering......................58 4.7 Administration......................59 4.7.1 Management ........................59 4.7.2 Upload Firmware ......................60 4.7.3 Settings Management ....................61 4.7.4 Status ...........................62 4.7.5 Statistics........................63 4.7.6 System Log ........................64...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    150Mbps. With built-in 18dBi patch antenna and the high transmit output power, quite suitable for widely open space applications. The most different with previous product, WNAP-7200 offers WISP mode. CPE users could easily connect to internet via WISP provider or connect to wired network, as well as supporting routing function and offering wireless multiple modes: AP, client, WDS to versatile solutions in a wide range of wireless scenarios.

  • Page 8: Feature

    Provides protection against rigorous weather conditions High transmit output power Web base configuration IP65 Enclosure 1.2 Package Contents WNAP-7200 x 1 PoE Injector x 1 Power Adapter x 1 Mounting Kit x 1 CD x 1 Quick Installation Guide x 1 Note: If any of the above items are missing or damaged, contact your local dealer for support.

  • Page 9: Product Specification

    1.3 Product Specification Model WNAP-7200 Standard IEEE 802.11a/n Frequency Band 5GHz 11a ISM Band ; 5.18 ~ 5.825GHz 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port IEEE802.3, 802.3u, 10/100ase-TX, Auto-MDI Built-in 18dBi patch antenna Antenna Horizontal: 25 degree Vertical: 25 degree 802.11a: 20±2dBm@54Mbps ; 23±2dBm@6Mbps Output Power 802.11a/n: 18±2 dBM...

  • Page 10: Wireless Performance

    Keep the number of walls, or ceilings between AP and clients as few as possible; otherwise the signal strength may be seriously reduced. Place WNAP-7200 in open space or add additional WNAP-7200 as needed to improve the coverage.

  • Page 11: Installation

    2. INSTALLATION Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the WNAP-7200. 2.1 Interfaces Here shows the port, button and LED information inside the WNAP-7200.

  • Page 12: Hardware Installation

    2.2 Hardware Installation...
  • Page 13 10Mbps or 10/100Mbps Ethernet hub or switch, and connect the PC on the same LAN for management. 3. Locate an optimum location and use the provided Mounting kit to tie the WNAP-7200 to a pole. Note: 1. To avoid thunder strike, consider installing ELA-100, thunder arrester toward the CPE AP and the PoE injector.

  • Page 14: Safety Precautions

    2.3 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. Antennas, masts, towers, guy wires or cables may lean or fall and contact these limes.
  • Page 15 MAKE SURE ALL TOWERS AND MASTS ARE SECURELY GROUNDED, AND ELECTRICAL CABLES CONNECTED ANTENNAS HAVE LIGHTNING ARRESTORS. This will help prevent fire damage or human injury in case of lightning, static build-up, or short circuit within equipment connected to the antenna. The base of the antenna mast or tower must be connected directly to the building protective ground or to one or more approved grounding rods, using 1 OAWG ground wire and corrosion-resistant connectors.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    3. GETTING STARTED The WLAN CPE is delivered with the following factory default parameters on the Ethernet LAN interfaces. Default IP Address: 192.168.0.1 Default IP subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 WEB login User Name: admin WEB login Password: admin The device has multiple operation modes (Bridge / Gateway / WISP). The default mode is Bridge mode and the default IP addresses for the device are 192.168.0.1, so you need to make sure the IP address of your PC is in the same subnet as the device, such as 192.168.0.2~254.

  • Page 17: Prepare Your Pc

    3.1 Prepare your PC Configuring PC in Windows XP 1. Go to Start / Control Panel (in Classic View). In the Control Panel, double-click on Network Connections. 2. Double-click Local Area Connection. 3. In the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties.
  • Page 18 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 5. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio buttons. 6. Click OK to finish the configuration.
  • Page 19 Configuring PC in Windows 2000 1. Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click on Network and Dial-up Connections. 2. Double-click Local Area Connection. 3. In the Local Area Connection Status window click Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 5.
  • Page 20 Configuring PC in Windows 98/Me 1. Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click on Network and choose the Configuration tab. 2. Select TCP/IP NE2000 Compatible, or the name of your Network Interface Card (NIC) in your PC.

  • Page 21: Web Management

    4. WEB MANAGEMENT Web configuration provides a user-friendly graphical user interface (web pages) to manage your WNAP-7200. An AP with an assigned IP address will allow you to monitor and configure via web browser (e.g., MS Internet Explorer or Netscape).
  • Page 22 Step3: After log in, you can see the Main menu as below.

  • Page 23: Operation Mode

    4.2 Operation Mode In this option, you can configure the operation mode which suitable for your environment. The default setting is Bridge - AP. There are multiple modes provided: Bridge: All Ethernet and wireless interfaces are bridged into a single bridge interface. When Bridge mode is applied, there have some functions change in Internet Settings section.

  • Page 24: Wireless Settings (Ap)

    4.3 Wireless Settings (AP) 4.3.1 Basic You can configure the minimum number of wireless settings for communication, such as network name (SSID) and channel.
  • Page 25 Wireless Network Radio On/Off: Enable or disable the wireless LAN. Network Mode: There are 11n only and 11a/g mixed mode. Network Name (SSID): The service set identification (SSID) is a unique name to identify the router in the wireless LAN. Wireless stations associating to the router must have the same SSID. Enter a descriptive name.
  • Page 26 HT Physical Mode Operation Mode: Select Mixed Mode or Green Field. Channel Bandwidth: Select 20 or 20/40. Guard Interval: Select Long or Auto. MCS: Select the proper value between 0 and15 or 32. Auto is the default value. Reverse Direction Grant (RDG): Select Disable or Enable.

  • Page 27: Wireless Distribution System (Wds)

    4.3.1.1 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Wireless Distribution System (WDS) WDS Mode: There are four options, including Disable, Lazy Mode, Bridge Mode, and Repeater Mode. Disable Select Disable to disable the WDS mode. Lazy Mode WDS Mode: Select Lazy Mode. The WDS Lazy mode is allowed the other WDS bridge / repeater mode link automatically.
  • Page 28 WDS Mode: Select Bridge Mode or Repeater Mode. Phy Mode: It provides 4 options, including CCK, OFDM, HTMIX, and GREENFIELD. Encryp Type: It provides 4 options, including None, WEP, TKIP, and AES. AP MAC Address: It provides 4 AP MAC Address. Enter the MAC address of the other APs. WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows access points to communicate with one another wirelessly in a standardized way.

  • Page 29: Advanced

    4.3.2 Advanced This page makes more detailed settings for the AP. Advanced Wireless Settings page includes items that are not available in the Basic Wireless Settings page, such as basic data rates, beacon interval, and data beacon rate.
  • Page 30 Advanced Wireless Beacon Interval: The interval time range is between 20ms and 999ms for each beacon transmission. The default value is 100ms. Date Beacon Rate (DTM): The DTM range is between 1 ms and 255 ms. The default value is 1ms. Fragment Threshold: This is the maximum data fragment size (between 256 bytes and 2346 bytes) that can be sent in the wireless network before the router fragments the packet into smaller data frames.
  • Page 31 Multicast-to-Unicast Converter Multicast-to-Unicast Converter: Enable or disable Multicast-to-Unicast Converter. After finishing the settings above, click Apply to save the settings and make the new configuration take effect. Click Cancel to close without saving.

  • Page 32: Security

    4.3.3 Security Choose Wireless Settings > Security and the following page appears. It allows you to modify the settings to prevent the unauthorized accesses. Select SSID SSID choice: Select SSID in the drop-down list. Security Security Mode: There are 11 options, including Disable, OPEN, SHARED, WEPAUTO, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPAPSKWPA2PSK, WPA1WPA2, and 802.1X.
  • Page 33 [EXAMPLE] Take 802.1x for example. Select 802.1x in the Security Mode down-list. The page shown in the following page appears. 802.1x WEP WEP: Disable or enable WEP.
  • Page 34 Radius Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of Radius Server. Port: The default port of the RADIUS server for authentication is 1812. You need not change this value unless your network administrator instructs you to do so with additional information. Shared Secret: Enter a password as the key to be shared between the external authentication server and the access point.

  • Page 35: Wps

    4.3.4 WPS You can enable or disable the WPS function in this page. Select Enable in the WPS drop-down list. Click Apply and the following page appear.
  • Page 36 WPS Summary It displays the WPS information, such as WPS Current Status, WPS Configured, and WPS SSID. Reset OOB: Reset to out of box (OoB) configuration WPS Progress WPS mode: There are two way for you to enable WPS function: PIN, PBC. You can use a push button configuration (PBC) on the Wi-Fi router.

  • Page 37: Station List

    4.3.5 Station List Through this page, you can easily identify the connected wireless stations. It automatically observes the ID of connected wireless station (if specified), MAC address, SSID, and current status.

  • Page 38: Wireless Settings (Client)

    4.4 Wireless Settings (Client) 4.4.1 Profile The Station Profile page shows the settings and current operation status of the station.

  • Page 39: Link Status

    4.4.2 Link Status The Station Link Status page shows the settings and current operation status of the Station.

  • Page 40: Site Survey

    4.4.3 Site Survey Station Site Survey page can shows information of APs nearby, you can choose one of these APs connecting or adding it to profile.
  • Page 41 For adding a profile, choose one AP and click “Add Profile”. And you will see the below screen for AP profile configuration. Enter the necessary information and apply the settings.

  • Page 42: Statistics

    4.4.4 Statistics The Station Statistics page shows the settings and current operation status of the Station.

  • Page 43: Advance

    4.4.5 Advance The Station Advanced Configuration page shows the settings and current operation status of the station. Wireless Mode: Select wireless mode. 802.11a Only, 802.11a/n mix mode are supported. Country Region Code: This field displays the region of operation for which the wireless interface is intended. TX Rate: Manually force the Transmit using selected rate.

  • Page 44: Configuration

    4.4.6 11n Configuration The Station 11n Configurations page shows the settings and current operation status of the station. MPDU Aggregation: MPDU stands for MAC Protocol Data Unit. MPDUs are the fragmented units of MSDU, also called MAC frames, encapsulate the higher layer protocol data or contain MAC management messages.

  • Page 45: About

    4.4.7 About The About page shows driver version and MAC address.

  • Page 46: Wps

    4.4.8 WPS You can setup security easily by choosing PIN or PBC method to do Wi-Fi Protected setup. WPS AP Site Survey: Display the information of surrounding APs with WPS IE from last scan result. List information includes SSID, BSSID, RSSI, Channel, ID (Device Password ID), Auth., Encrypt, Ver., and Status.

  • Page 47: Internet Settings

    4.5 Internet Settings 4.5.1 WAN The WAN port is the connection of the 802.11n AP Router module to existing broadband device such as Cable modem or ADSL CPE. Click WAN on Internet Setting, below screen will prompt for WAN setting. This AP Router supports 5 methods of obtaining the WAN IP Address: Static IP (fixed IP): Use static IP address to access Network.

  • Page 48: Lan

    4.5.2 LAN When the module operates in the Gateway mode, it supports the NAT (NAPT) feature. It means the WAN and LAN interfaces are located in different network segments and therefore the date traffic needs to be routed between the two interfaces. To communicate with 802.11n router properly, must assign an IP address to the LAN port of the user’s PC.
  • Page 49 Click LAN on Internet Settings, below screen will prompt for LAN setting. LAN IP Address: The LAN IP address. Default: 192.168.0.1 Subnet Mask: The LAN net-mask. Default: 255.255.255.0...
  • Page 50 DHCP Type: Select Disable to disable this Router to distribute IP address. Select Server to enable this Router to distribute IP addresses (DHCP server). And the following field will be activated for you to enter this starting IP address. Start IP address: Specify the starting IP address of the IP address pool.

  • Page 51: Dhcp Client

    4.5.3 DHCP Client DHCP client computers connected to the device will have their information displayed in the DHCP Client List table. The table will show the MAC Address, IP Address and Expired in of the DHCP lease for each client computer. MAC Address: Shows the client MAC address information.

  • Page 52: Advanced Routing

    4.5.4 Advanced Routing Static routes are special routes that the network administrator manually enters into the router configuration. The route table allows the user to configure and define all the static routes supported by the router. You may add and remote custom Internet routing rules, and/or enable dynamic routing exchange protocol here.

  • Page 53: Firewall

    4.6 Firewall The Firewall contains the following sections: MAC/IP/Port Filtering, Port Forwarding, DMZ, System Security Setting, Content Filtering, and Port Trigger. 4.6.1 MAC/IP/Port Filtering You can setup firewall rules to protect your network from virus, worm and malicious activity on the internet. Filters are used to deny or allow LAN computers from access the Internet. Within the local area network, the unit can be setup to deny Internet access to computers using the assigned IP or MAC addresses.
  • Page 54 MAC/IP/Port Filtering: Enable this function, all list from the filtering will be deny the internet access. Default Policy: There have 2 options, Dropped and Accepted. MAC Address: The MAC address of the computer in the LAN (Local Area Network) to be used in the MAC filter table.

  • Page 55: Port Forwarding

    4.6.2 Port Forwarding You may setup virtual servers to provide service on internet. Virtual Server Setting: Enable/Disable the port forward. IP Address: This is the port number on the WAN side that will be used to access the application. You may define a single port or a range of ports.

  • Page 56: Dmz

    4.6.3 DMZ You may setup a De-Militarized Zone (DMZ) to separate internet network and internet. DMZ Setting: 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 57: System Security

    4.6.4 System Security You may configure the system firewall to protect AP/Router itself from attacking.

  • Page 58: Content Filtering

    4.6.5 Content Filtering You can setup content filter to restrict the improper content access. Content Filter Setting: There have three options for this filter – Proxy, Java, and ActiveX.When those options are checked, the content filter will deny computer from access to the internet by contented those options.

  • Page 59: Administration

    4.7 Administration The Administration contains the following sections: Administration, Upload Firmware, Setting Management, Status, Statistics, System Command, and System Log 4.7.1 Management You may configure administrator account and password, NTP settings, and Dynamic DNS settings here.

  • Page 60: Upload Firmware

    4.7.2 Upload Firmware Firmware is the main software image, which the AP Router needs to perform all tasks in real time. Firmware upgrades are required for adding new features or to resolves bugs. It takes about 1 minute to upload/upgrade flash and be patient please. Caution: A corrupted image will hang up the system.

  • Page 61: Settings Management

    4.7.3 Settings Management You might save system settings by exporting them to configuration file, restore them by import the file, or reset them to factory default.

  • Page 62: Status

    4.7.4 Status In this section, you can look at the status of this wireless 11n Router, such as System Info, Internet Configurations, and Local Network…etc.

  • Page 63: Statistics

    4.7.5 Statistics In this section, you can look at the statistics of this wireless 11n Router, such as Memory statistics, WAN/LAN’s Rx & Tx packets, and all interface statistics…etc...

  • Page 64: System Log

    4.7.6 System Log This 802.11n Router supports sending system log (sending UDP packets and keeping log messages in Log Server. Click Refresh on Administration, below screen will prompt for System Log information...

  • Page 65: Appendix A. Glossary

    APPENDIX A. GLOSSARY 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. Adapter - This is a device that adds network functionality to your PC. Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.
  • Page 66 Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) - Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit. DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency.
  • Page 67 LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network. MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device. Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.
  • Page 68 Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission. SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name. Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network.

  • Page 69: Appendix B. Troubleshooting

    The bridges can’t successfully associate with each other: To make sure the cables is connected properly. To check the WNAP-7200 adapter’s LED is on or not. To check the both Frequency settings are on the same channel or not. To check the data rate is matched with one and another through the statistic RSSI display or the advance setting inside the Frequency setting.
  • Page 70 If Technical Support assistance is required, please prepare the following information ready before you contact us: A list of the product hardware (including revision levels), and a brief description of the network structure. Details of recent configuration changes, if applicable. If it appears that more in-depth support is required, have the following information on hand before seeking assistance: What you were doing when the error occurred.

  • Page 71: Appendix C. Rf Los (Line-Of-Sight)

    APPENDIX C. RF LOS (LINE-OF-SIGHT) For the wireless communication, the Line-of-Sight (LOS) will be the major issue over building up the wireless link. This evaluated procedure is to reduce the obstructions and to avoid the multiple-path signal degrading the communication quality. The first requirement is the Line-of-Sight (LOS) between the both sides’...
  • Page 72 Note: For the wireless link less than 500 m, the IEEE 802.11a radio signal will tolerate some obstacles in the path and may not even require a visual line of sight between the antennas.

  • Page 73: Appendix D. Antenna Height

    APPENDIX D. ANTENNA HEIGHT The reliable wireless linkage usually depends on the both sides’ antennas for a clear radio line of sight. The minimum height is up to the link distance, obstacles that may be in the path, topology of the terrain, and the curvature of the earth (for links over 2 miles). For the long-distance links, the mast or the pole may need to be constructed to attain the minimum required height.
  • Page 74 For example, the wireless link between the building A and the building B is located three miles (4.8 km) away. There is a tree-covered hill in the mid-way. From the table above, it can be seen that for a three-mile link and the object clearance required at the mid-point is 5.4 m (17.6 ft).
  • Page 75 *Model Number: WNAP-7200 * Produced by: Manufacturer‘s Name : Planet Technology Corp. Manufacturer‘s Address: 11F, No 96, Min Chuan Road, Hsin Tien, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to 89/336/EEC, 73/223/EEC, 99/5/EEC R&TTE.

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