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  • Page 1 ALL-WAP0558N Wireless N 300Mbit AP-IP55 802.11a/n User´s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.6 U ALL-WAP0558N LED NDERSTANDING THE ......................9 2 INSTALLATION ................................10 THIS CHAPTER DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE ALL-WAP0558N..............10 2.1 P INSTALLATION UIDELINES ............................ 10 SELECT THE OPTIMAL LOCATIONS FOR THE EQUIPMENT USING THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES: ....10 2.2 I...
  • Page 3 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 6 SYSTEM ..................................... 32 6.1 S WITCHING THE PERATION ..........................32 7 WIRELESS CONFIGURATION ............................33 7.1 W IRELESS ETTINGS ..............................33 7.1.1 Access Point Mode ............................33 7.1.2 Client Bridge Mode ............................36 7.1.3 WDS Bridge Mode ............................38 7.1.4 Client Router Mode ............................
  • Page 4 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 10.2 M VLAN ............................... 71 ANAGEMENT 10.3 SNMP S ETTINGS ..............................73 10.4 B ACKUP ESTORE ETTINGS ............................75 10.5 F IRMWARE PGRADE ..............................75 10.6 T ETTINGS ................................77 10.7 L ..................................78 10.8 D IAGNOSTICS ................................
  • Page 5 Manual About This Document This document is written by ALLNET Inc. ALLNET Inc. the reserves the right to change this document without notice and all rights are reserved. This document can only be used for the configuration of ALLNET products.

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Protected Access (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK), (64/128/152)-bit WEP Encryption, and IEEE 802.1x with RADIUS. Additionally, the ALL-WAP0558N is an ideal choice to pair with the ALL-WAP0558N in a Access Point – Client Bridge or WDS Bridge – WDS Bridge topology. The ALL-WAP0558N utilizes a proprietary PoE adapter. Only use the supplied PoE adapter.
  • Page 7 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual established and removed at a future date. The ALL-WAP0558N is easy to place into and remove from production. c) The ability to access real-time information Doctors and nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers can access real-time information while dealing with patients, serving customers, and processing information.

  • Page 8: Benefits

    Clients connect wirelessly to an AP and transmit data through AP to access the Internet. Multiple SSIDs ALL-WAP0558N supports up to 4 SSIDs on your access point. The following options can be set to each SSID: Public or private SSID...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not discard the packing materials; in case of return, the unit must be shipped in its original packaging.  (1) Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge (ALL-WAP0558N)  (1) 24V/1.0A Power Adapter  (1) PoE Injector (EPE-24R) ...

  • Page 10: Understanding The All-Wap0558N Leds

    - 3 x Link Quality (Client Bridge mode) 1.6 Understanding the ALL-WAP0558N LEDs The rear of the ALL-WAP0558N has two groups of LEDs. One group, labeled INDICATORS, shows the status of the device. The second group, LINK QUALITY, shows the strength of the link between the ALL-WAP0558N and the network.

  • Page 11: Installation

    2.2 Installing the ALL-WAP0558N To install the ALL-WAP0558N, use the following procedure to mount the device on a pole and refer to the figure below. 1. The bottom of the ALL-WAP0558N is a removable cover. Grab the cover and push...
  • Page 12 5. Plug the other side of the Ethernet cable in Step 3 into the PoE port of the PoE injector. When you finish Step 5, the installation will resemble the following picture. 6. Turn over the ALL-WAP0558N. Then insert the mast strap through the middle hole of the ALL-WAP0558N. Use a screwdriver to unlock the pole-mounting ring putting it through the ALL-WAP0558N.

  • Page 13: Wireless Network Modes

    SSID and Security Password to associate while within range. The most suitable topology for this mode is to have one ALL-WAP0558N as an AP and the second one as a Client-Bridge – when necessary a third Client-Bridge can be place within the directional antenna’s path.

  • Page 14: Access Point With Wds Function Mode

    AP MAC addresses. Please note that this mode is rarely used due to the nature of directional antennae. Consequently, the wireless clients need to be located in the path of the ALL-WAP0558N’s directional antenna and be within in the range to send signal back to the ALL-WAP0558N.

  • Page 15: Client Bridge Mode

    Manual 3.3 Client Bridge Mode In the Client Bridge Mode, the ALL-WAP0558N functions like a wireless client, connecting to an Access Point wirelessly and enabling Internet connectivity wherever you want. Use Site Survey function to scan all of the Access Points within range and configure the SSID and Security Password to associate with it.

  • Page 16: Wds Bridge Mode

    Manual 3.4 WDS Bridge Mode In the WDS Bridge Mode, the ALL-WAP0558N can wirelessly connect different local area networks by configuring each device’s MAC address and security settings. The WDS Bridge Mode can bridge up to four local wired networks together as one logical network. Every computer on this logical network can see each other, sharing files as if they are in the same location.

  • Page 17: Client Router Mode

    Spanning Tree Function. 3.5 Client Router Mode In Client Router Mode, the ALL-WAP0558N provides two functions: 1) acting as a wireless-Ethernet Bridge in order to relay signal from the access point; 2) acting as an active DHCP server that allows WLAN clients to share the same wireless network connection. Ideally, have clients wirelessly connect to an AP/WISP and connect to LANs via Ethernet.

  • Page 18: Configuring Your Computer For Tcp/Ip

    This chapter describes how to configure the TCP/IP settings on a computer that will be used to configure the ALL-WAP0558N. Because the default operating mode is Client Bridge, an IP address will not be assigned to the computer/notebook. Therefore, follow the steps below to assign an IP address to a client’s Ethernet adapter.
  • Page 19 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual In the Networking tab, click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties.
  • Page 20 Static TCP/IP. Enter an IP address (i.e. 192.168.1.10), the subnet mask of the ALL-WAP0558N, and the default gateway which is the ALL-WAP0558N’s IP address, 192.168.1.1. Note: the subnet mask must match that of the ALL-WAP0558N and the IP address must be on that subnet.

  • Page 21: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 4.2 Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Use the following procedure to configure a computer running Microsoft Windows Vista with the default Windows interface. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then select the Network and Internet icon.
  • Page 22 Static TCP/IP. Enter an IP address (i.e. 192.168.1.10), the subnet mask of the ALL-WAP0558N, and the default gateway which is the ALL-WAP0558N’s IP address, 192.168.1.1. Note: the subnet mask must match that of the ALL-WAP0558N and the IP address must be on that subnet.

  • Page 23: Configuring Microsoft Windows Xp

    Internet Connections. 2. Click the Network Connections icon. 3. Click Local Area Connection for the Ethernet adapter connected to the ALL-WAP0558N. The Local Area Connection Status dialog box appears. 4. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click the Properties button. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears.

  • Page 24: Configuring Apple Mac Os X

    1. Pull down the Apple Menu, click System Preferences, and select Network. 2. Verify that the NIC connected to the ALL-WAP0558N is selected in the Show field. 3. In the Configure field on the TCP/IP tab, select Manually.

  • Page 25: Logging Into The All-Wap0558N

    Open your web browser. Enter IP 192.168.1.1 into your address bar. If you have changed the ALL-WAP0558N LAN IP address, make sure you enter the correct IP Address. After successfully connecting to the ALL-WAP0558N, a browser pop-up with a Windows Security notice will appear.
  • Page 26 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual If you have changed the Username and Password, please enter the correct Username and Password.

  • Page 27: Status

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 5 Status The Status section is on the navigation drop-down menu. Selecting it, you will then see three options: Main, Wireless Client List, and System Log. Each option is described in detail below. 5.1 Save / Load This page allows viewing of the modified settings.

  • Page 28: Main

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 5.2 Main Click on the Main link under the Status drop-down menu or click Home from the top-right of the webpage. The status that is displayed corresponds with the operating mode that is selected. Information such as operating mode, system up-time, firmware version, serial number, kernel version, and application version are displayed in the System section.

  • Page 29: Wireless Client List

    Click on the Wireless Client List link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays the list of Clients that are associated to the ALL-WAP0558N. The MAC addresses and signal strength for each client is displayed. Click on the Refresh button to refresh the client list.

  • Page 30: System Log

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 5.4 System Log Click on the System Log link under the Status drop-down menu. The device automatically records events in its internal memory. When there is not enough internal memory for all of the most recent events, events are deleted in descending chronological order so that the latest events may be retained.
  • Page 31 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual Click on the Connection Status link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays the current status of the network, including Network Type, SSID, BSSID, Connection Status, Wireless Mode, Current Channel, Security, Data Rate, Current noise level, and Signal strength.

  • Page 32: Dhcp Client Table

    Click on the DHCP Client List link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays the list of Clients that are associated to the ALL-WAP0558N through DHCP. The MAC addresses and signal strength for each client is displayed. Click on the Refresh button to refresh the...

  • Page 33: System

    Manual 6 System 6.1 Switching the Operation Mode The ALL-WAP0558N supports 4 modes: Access Point, Client Bridge, WDS Bridge, and Client Router. In order to switch between the operating modes, please go to System -> Operation mode. To begin, click System Properties under System Section.

  • Page 34: Wireless Configuration

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 7 Wireless Configuration This section will guide you through all of the wireless settings. Please read the instructions carefully. Inappropriate settings could lower the performance or affect the stability of your network. Before continuing, please make sure you have chosen the correct operating mode.
  • Page 35 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual Wireless Mode The wireless mode supports 802.11a/n mixed operation. It is compatible with the most common wireless bands. Channel HT Mode The default channel bandwidth is 40 MHz. A larger channel can provide better transmit quality and speed.
  • Page 36 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual SSID Specify the SSID for current profile. VLAN ID Specify the VLAN tag for current profile. Suppressed SSID Place a check to hide the SSID. Clients will not be able to see the broadcast SSID in Site Survey.

  • Page 37: Client Bridge Mode

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 7.1.2 Client Bridge Mode Wireless Mode The wireless mode supports 802.11a/n mixed operation. It is compatible with the most common known wireless bands. SSID Specify the SSID if known. The SSID text box will be automatically filled in when an AP in the Site Survey is selected.
  • Page 38 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual to apply the new settings. Please refer to Chapter 4.1 for more information. Profile After Site Survey, the webpage will display all of the nearby Access Points. Click the BSSID if you would like to connect with it.

  • Page 39: Wds Bridge Mode

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 7.1.3 WDS Bridge Mode Wireless Mode The wireless mode supports 802.11a/n mixed modes. It is compatible with the most common wireless bands. Channel HT Mode The default channel bandwidth is 40 MHz. A larger channel can provide better transmit quality and speed.
  • Page 40 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual MAC Address Enter the Access Point’s MAC address that you would like to extend the wireless coverage of into the MAC address filter. Mode Select Disable or Enable from the drop down list. Accept / Cancel Press Accept to confirm the changes or Cancel to return to the previous settings.

  • Page 41: Client Router Mode

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 7.1.4 Client Router Mode Wireless Mode The wireless mode supports 802.11a/n mixed operation. It is compatible with the most common wireless bands. SSID Specify the SSID, if known. The SSID text box will be automatically filled in if an AP in the Site Survey is selected.
  • Page 42 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual to apply the new settings. Please refer to Chapter 4.1 for more information. Profile After Site Survey, the webpage will display all nearby Access Points. Click the BSSID if you would like to connect with an AP.

  • Page 43: Wireless Security Settings

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 7.2 Wireless Security Settings Wireless Security Settings section will guide you through the Security configurations: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK Mixed, WPA, WPA2, and WPA Mixed. We strongly recommend the use of WPA2-PSK as your security setting. 7.2.1 WEP Security Mode Select WEP from the drop down list.

  • Page 44: Wpa-Psk

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual The IEEE 802.11n standard does not include WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK TKIP security mode. To comply with the standard, when you use the above encryptions, the wireless transmit mode will drop from 802.11n to 802.11a. 7.2.2 WPA-PSK Security Mode Select WPA-PSK from the drop down list.

  • Page 45: Wpa2-Psk

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 7.2.3 WPA2-PSK Security Mode Select WPA2-PSK from the drop down list. Encryption Select Both, TKIP or AES for encryption type. Passphrase Specify the security password. Group Key Update Specify Group Key Update Interval time. Interval The IEEE 802.11n standard does not include WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK TKIP security mode.

  • Page 46: Wpa-Psk Mixed

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 7.2.4 WPA-PSK Mixed Security Mode Select WPA-PSK Mixed from the drop down list. Encryption Select Both, TKIP or AES for encryption type. Passphrase Specify the security password. Group Key Update Specify Group Key Update Interval time. Interval Using WPA-PSK Mixed can allow multiple security modes at the same time.

  • Page 47: Wpa

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 7.2.5 WPA Security Mode Select WPA from the drop down list. Encryption Select Both, TKIP or AES for Encryption type. Radius Server Specify Radius Server IP address. Radius Port Specify Radius Port number, the default port is 1812.

  • Page 48: Wpa2

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 7.2.6 WPA2 Security Mode Select WPA2 from the drop down list. Encryption Select Both, TKIP or AES for encryption type. Radius Server Specify Radius Server IP Address. Radius Port Specify Radius Port number, the default port is 1812.

  • Page 49: Wpa Mixed

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 7.2.7 WPA Mixed Security Mode Select WPA Mixed from the drop down list. Encryption Select Both, TKIP or AES for encryption type. Radius Server Specify Radius Server IP Address. Radius Port Specify Radius Port number, the default port is 1812.

  • Page 50: Wireless Advanced Settings

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 7.3 Wireless Advanced Settings Data Rate Select Data Rate from the drop down list. Data rate will affect the efficiency of the throughput. A lower data rate will allow for transmissions to travel longer distances. Transmit Power Select Transmit Power to increase or decrease the transmit power.
  • Page 51 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual may utilize lower connection speeds. Short GI Short GI is an improvement of 802.11n and 802.11a/g. It can increase performance by 10% during the data transmission. For example, if the 802.11a/g’s GI is 800μs, the short GI will be 400μs.

  • Page 52: Wireless Mac Filter

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 7.4 Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter is used to Allow or Deny wireless clients, by their MAC addresses, from accessing the network. You can manually add a MAC address to restrict the access permission’s of the client. The default setting is Disable Wireless MAC Filters.

  • Page 53: Wds Link Settings

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 7.5 WDS Link Settings WDS Link Settings is used to establish a connection between Access Points without forgoing Access Point functionality. APs with WDS functionality can extend the wireless coverage and allow LANs to communicate with each other.

  • Page 54: Lan Setup

    This section will guide you to setup the Local Area Network (LAN) settings 8.1 IP Settings This section is only available for Non-Router Mode. IP Settings allows you to configure the IP settings of the ALL-WAP0558N. IP Network Setting Select Radio button for Obtain an IP address automatically or Specify an IP address.

  • Page 55: Spanning Tree Settings

    Please make note of the following: 1. Obtain an IP address automatically is not a DHCP server. This setting allows the ALL-WAP0558N to automatically request an IP address when it is connected to a device which has a DHCP server.
  • Page 56 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual previous settings. Accept does not apply the changes – you must go to Status -> Save / Load to apply the new settings. Please refer to Chapter 4.1 for more information.

  • Page 57: Router Settings

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 9 Router Settings This section is only available for Client Router Mode. 9.1 WAN Settings There are four different types of WAN connections: Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, and PPTP. Please contact your ISP to determine the connection type.
  • Page 58 Account Name Specify Account Name that is provided by ISP. Domain Name Specify Domain Name that is provided by ISP. Specify the Maximum Transmit Unit size. ALLNET recommends that it remains in Auto. IP Address Specify WAN port IP address.
  • Page 59 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual Primary DNS Specify Primary DNS IP. Secondary DNS Specify Secondary DNS IP. Discard Ping on WAN Place a check to Enable or Disable ping from WAN. Accept / Cancel Press Accept to confirm the changes or Cancel to return previous settings.

  • Page 60: Dhcp (Dynamic Ip)

    Internet Connection Type Select DHCP to begin configuration of the DHCP connection. Account Name Specify Account Name which is provided by ISP. Domain Name Specify Domain Name which is provided by ISP. Specify the Maximum Transmit Unit size. ALLNET recommends...
  • Page 61 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual that it remains in Auto. Get Automatically From Select the Radio button for the DNS servers to be obtained automatically from the DHCP server. Use These DNS Servers Select the Radio button to setup the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS servers manually.

  • Page 62: Pppoe (Point-To-Point Protocol Over Ethernet)

    Select PPPoE as your WAN connection type if your ISP provides a Username and Password. If the PPPoE is a DSL service, please remove the PPPoE software from your computer as the software is not necessary with the use of the ALL-WAP0558N. Internet Connection Select PPPoE to begin configuration of the PPPoE connection.
  • Page 63 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual that it remains in Auto. Login Specify the Username that is given by your ISP. Password Specify the Password that is given by your ISP. Service Name Specify the Service Name that is given by your ISP.

  • Page 64: Pptp (Point-To-Point Tunneling Protocol)

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 9.1.4 PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) Select PPTP as your WAN connection type if your ISP provides information regarding: IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway (Optional), DNS (Optional), Server IP, Username, and Password.
  • Page 65 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual Internet Connection Select PPTP to begin configuration of the PPTP connection. Type Specify the Maximum Transmit Unit size. ALLNET recommends that it remains in Auto. IP Address Specify WAN port IP address. IP Subnet Mask Specify WAN IP Subnet Mask.

  • Page 66: Lan Settings (Router Mode)

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 9.2 LAN Settings (Router Mode) IP Address Specify LAN port IP address. IP Subnet Mask Specify LAN IP Subnet Mask. WINS Server IP Specify WINS Server IP. Use Router As DHCP Place a check to enable the DHCP server.

  • Page 67: Vpn Pass Through

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 9.3 VPN Pass Through VPN Pass Through is used to allow certain protocols to be tunneled through an IP network such as PPTP and L2TP, or to implement a secure exchange of packets at the IP Layer such as IPSec.

  • Page 68: Port Forwarding

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 9.4 Port Forwarding Port Forwarding is used to allow public services such as Web Server, Mail Server, or FTP server to be set up. For example: Set up a Web Server on your computer with port number 8080. A visitor on the Internet can access your Web Server by entering WAN Port IP with port number 8080.

  • Page 69: Dmz

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual IP Address Specify IP address. Save / Cancel Press Save to confirm the changes or Cancel to return previous settings. 9.5 DMZ Enabling DMZ will expose the computer which is in the DMZ to the Internet. This feature may be used in scenarios such as Internet Gaming or Video Conferencing.
  • Page 70 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual Accept does not apply the changes – you must go to Status -> Save / Load to apply the new settings. Please refer to Chapter 4.1 for more information.

  • Page 71: Management Settings

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 10 Management Settings The Management section is on the navigation drop-down menu. You will see seven options: Administration, Management VLAN, SNMP Settings, Backup / Restore Settings, Firmware Upgrade, Time Settings, and Log. Each option is described below.

  • Page 72: Management Vlan

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual Remote Management Select the Radio button to Enable or Disable Remote Management. Remote Upgrade Select the Radio button to Enable or Disable Remote Upgrade. Remote Management Specify the Port number for Remote Management. For example: Port if you specify the Port number is 8080, then you will need to enter the following http://IP address:8080 to access the web interface.
  • Page 73 Please refer to Chapter 4.1 for more information. 2. If you reconfigure the Management VLAN ID, you may lose connection to the ALL-WAP0558N. Verify the DHCP server can support the reconfigured VLAN ID, and then re-connect to the new IP address.

  • Page 74: Snmp Settings

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 10.3 SNMP Settings Click on the SNMP Settings link under the Management menu. This is a networking management protocol used to monitor network-attached devices. SNMP allows messages [called protocol data units] to be sent to various parts of a network. Upon receiving these messages, SNMP-compatible devices [called agents] return data stored in their Management Information Databases.
  • Page 75 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual to apply the new settings. Please refer to Chapter 4.1 for more information.

  • Page 76: Backup/Restore Settings

    Save A Copy of Click on Backup to save current configured settings. Current Settings Restore Saved Settings ALL-WAP0558N can restore a previous setting that has been from a File saved. Click on Browse to select the file and Restore. Revert to Factory...
  • Page 77 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual The upgrade process may take few minutes. Please do not power off the device as this may cause the device to crash or become unusable. The ALL-WAP0558N will restart automatically once the upgrade is complete.

  • Page 78: Time Settings

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 10.6 Time Settings Click on the Time Settings link under the Management menu. This page allows you to configure the time on the device. You may do this manually or by connecting to a NTP server. Manually Set Date and Manually setup the date and time.

  • Page 79: Log

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 10.7 Log Click on the Log link under the Management menu. This page displays a list of events that are triggered on the Ethernet and Wireless interface. This log can be referred to when an error occurs on the system or when a report needs to be sent to the technical support department for debugging purposes.

  • Page 80: Diagnostics

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual 10.8 Diagnostics Click on the Diagnostics link under the Management menu. This function allows you to detect connection quality and trace the routing table to the target. Target IP Specify the IP address you would like to search.

  • Page 81: Network Configuration Examples

    Manual 11 Network Configuration Examples This chapter describes the role of the ALL-WAP0558N with 4 modes. The Access Point mode’s default configuration is a central unit of the wireless network or as a root device of the wired environment. Repeater Mode and Mesh Network Mode need additional configuration.

  • Page 82: Client Bridge Mode

    Configure VLAN ID in your wireless device if available. Step 4 Select the correct authentication type and password. The ALL-WAP0558N’s Access Point Mode does not provide a DHCP server so the Wireless Client IP address must be configured manually in Local Area Network Settings.
  • Page 83 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual The Client-Bridge’s IP settings must match the Access Point’s settings.

  • Page 84: Wds Bridge Mode

    ALL-WAP0558N’s running on WDS Bridge Mode, which are connected to a main ALL-WAP0558N that is providing Internet access, also running on WDS Bridge Mode. This is a bridged network; therefore, all nodes on the network can be in the same network IP block.
  • Page 85 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual Each WDS bridge device must use the same Subnet, Wireless Mode, Wireless Channel, and Security Setting.

  • Page 86: Client Router Mode

    Manual 11.4 Client Router Mode In the Client Router Mode, the ALL-WAP0558N has a DHCP Server that allows multiple devices to share the same Internet connection. Connect to an AP/WISP wirelessly and connect to LANs via wired. Client Router Mode is functionally opposite to the AP Router Mode.

  • Page 87: Appendix A - Troubleshooting

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual Appendix A – Troubleshooting This appendix provides problem-solving information you may find useful in case you need to troubleshoot your ALL-WAP0558N. It also includes information about contacting technical support. A.1 Problem Solving Question Answer How do I reset the ALL-WAP0558N?

  • Page 88: Contacting Technical Support

    The date when you received the product  A brief description about the issue and the attempts you tried to resolve it  To contact ALLNET Customer Service office in the United States, please use either of the following methods: Homepage: www.service.allnet.de ...

  • Page 89: Appendix B - Specifications

    - Proprietary PoE design - Power Adapter 24VAC / 1.0A Antenna: - Internal Directional 13dBi with dual polarization Package Contents: - Wireless Long Range 11N AP/CB (ALL-WAP0558N) - PoE Injector (EPE-24R) - Power Adaptor - CD with User’s Manual - QIG...
  • Page 90 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual Tx Avg. Power Rx Sensitivity Channel Optimal (dBm) Optimal (dBm) 802.11a (5.18 ~ 5.825 GHz) 6 Mbps: 9 Mbps: 12 Mbps: 18 Mbps: 24 Mbps: 36 Mbps: 48 Mbps: 54 Mbps: 802.11n (5.18 ~ 5.825 GHz) MCS0 / MCS8:...

  • Page 91: Appendix C - Glossary

    ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual Appendix C – Glossary Access Point A base station in a WLAN that act as a central transmitter and receiver of WLAN radio signals. Ad Hoc Network A short-term WLAN framework created between two or more WLAN adapters, without going through an Access Point.
  • Page 92 A protocol that assigns temporary IP addresses automatically to client stations logging onto an IP network, so the IP addresses do not have to be assigned manually. The ALL-WAP0558N contains an internal DHCP server that automatically allocates IP address using a user-defined range of IP addresses.
  • Page 93 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual ESS ID The unique identifier for an ESS. All Access Points and their associated wireless stations in the same group must have the same ESSID. Footprint Geographical areas where an entity is licensed to broadcast its signal.
  • Page 94 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual A text string that automatically generates WEP keys on wireless client adapters. Power Over Ethernet (PoE) A PoE provides power to PoE-enabled devices using an 8-pin CAT 5 Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for a power source.
  • Page 95 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual more service than queues with smaller weights. This highly efficient queuing mechanism divides available bandwidth across different traffic queues. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Security protocol that provides a WLAN with a level of security and privacy comparable to that of a wired LAN.
  • Page 96 ALL-WAP0558N User’s Manual...

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