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  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    Copyrights © 2002 Compex Systems Pte Ltd All Rights Reserved This document contains information, which is protected by copyright. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Trademark Information Compex , ReadyLINK and MicroHub are registered trademarks of Compex, Inc. Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are the trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

  • Page 3: Fcc Notice

    FCC NOTICE This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity Compex, Inc. declares the following: Product Name: Compex 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point Model No.: WP11A+ conforms to the following Product Standards: This device complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Electromagnetic Interference (Conduction and Radiation): EN 55022 (CISPR 22) Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11) Power Line Harmonics: EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2)

  • Page 5: Technical Support Information

    Technical Support Information The warranty information and registration form are found in the Quick Install Guide. For technical support, you may contact Compex or its subsidiaries. For your convenience, you may also seek technical assistance from the local distributor, or from the authorized dealer/reseller that you have purchased this product from.

  • Page 6: About This Document

    About This Document The product described in this document, Compex NetPassage Series, Compex WP11A+ is a licensed product of Compex Systems Pte Ltd. This document contains instructions for installing, configuring and using Compex WP11A+. It also gives an overview of the key applications and the networking concepts with respect to the product.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Copyrights © 2002 Compex Systems Pte Ltd ... i Trademark Information ... i Disclaimer ... i Your Feedback ... i FCC NOTICE ... ii Declaration of Conformity... iii Technical Support Information ... iv About This Document ... v How to Use this Document ...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents 4.1.2 Gateway and Wireless Routing Client Mode ... 15 Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A+ Using Web Interface ... 17 Changing the IP Address of Compex WP11A+ ... 18 Configuring DHCP Server... 18 Setting up Wireless Per Group Pseudo LAN using AP Bridge Mode... 20 Setting up Wireless LAN-to-LAN Bridge Network using AP Client Mode...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Chapter 10 Routing... 62 10.1 Configuring Routing Protocol... 62 10.2 Adding Static Routes ... 62 Chapter 11 Packet Filtering ... 64 11.1 Filtering... 64 Chapter 12 Remote Management... 67 12.1 Remote Management ... 67 Chapter 13 Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu... 68 13.1 System Identity ...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Appendix III Configuration and Commands on Telnet Interface ... 86 AIII-1 Telnet Interface Configuration... 86 AIII-2 Command Line Interface Commands List ... 87 AIII-3 How to recover Compex WP11A+ from failed firmware ... 88 AIII-4 If you have any problem to accessing to the Internet ... 90...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 1 Product Overview Introduction A wireless network is a convenient way of setting up a network both at home and in the office. The lack of a physical infrastructure, such as LAN cables, reduces the cost of implementing a network environment.

  • Page 12: Features And Benefits

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Features and Benefits Compex WP11A+ is designed to give you a complete solution of a wireless network by establishing connection with a wireless client. The list below identifies some of the features and benefits of Compex WP11A+. 1.3.1 IEEE 802.11 Compliant Compex WP11A+ is fully compliant with IEEE 802.11 standard.

  • Page 13: Lan-To-Lan Bridging

    Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.3.6 LAN-to-LAN Bridging Compex WP11A+ may also be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS) Client, working in conjunction with another ESS Access Point (AP) to function as a LAN-to-LAN Wireless Bridge. 1.3.7 Upgradeable Firmware Compex WP11A+ is specially designed with a flash ROM that allows you to update the Compex WP11A+ with the latest firmware release via a web-based configuration interface.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1.4b Side view of Compex WP11A+ (Section #1) Figure 1.4c Side view of Compex WP11A+ (Section #2) Connecting WA-HGA-5+ to WP11A+ will increase the wireless network coverage. WA-HGA-5+ (sold separately) Figure 1.4dConnection to indoor antenna...

  • Page 15: Panel Description

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Panel Description Indicator Power LED WLAN LED 10M LED 100M LED COL LED FDX LED WLAN Speed LED Total 5 LEDs DIAG LED Description Steady Green Light Power is supplied to Compex WP11A+. Steady Green Light A link is connected.
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 Product Overview Indicator AP Mode LED Wireless Interface 5V DC/2.1A RJ45 Ethernet Port Reset Button CAUTION Do not remove the wireless Interface Card from Compex WP11A+. Description Steady Green Light The device is in AP Bridge Mode or AP Client Mode. No Light The device is in Gateway mode.

  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Technical Specifications Items Industry Standards Safety Certifications Radio Technology Frequency Band Data Rate Private Encryption Operating Mode AP Mode WAN Interface Supported Protocol Wireless Pseudo VLAN Client Mode WAN Interface Supported Protocol Firmware Upgrade Antenna Roaming Specifications •...
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 Product Overview Items Media Access Method Gateway Mode (Selectable) Wired Interface Wireless Pseudo VLAN Private Subnet Built-In DHCP Server Virtual Server Time-based Access Control IP Packet Filtering Router’s Clock Configuration Interface Remote Router Management Operating Channels Dimension (L x W x H) Environmental Requirement Temperature Specifications...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter outlines the basic requirements before you begin any installation and configuration of Compex WP11A+. Package Content Thank you for purchasing Compex WP11A+. The package should contain the following: • Compex WP11A+ unit •...

  • Page 20: Chapter 3 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 3 Hardware Installation Chapter 3 Hardware Installation Figure 3a Compex WP11A+ Connections To begin setting up the Compex WP11A+, please follow the steps listed below: 1. Snap the Compex WP11A+ onto the clip holder stand as shown in Figure 3b. Slide it into the slot of the other clip holder stand to place side by side.
  • Page 21 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation 2. Place the Compex WP11A+ in a well ventilated area. 3. Place the device in a standing position. 4. Connect your PC to the Ethernet port of Compex WP11A+ using an MDIX UTP RJ45 cable. Please note that before your PC can access to the Internet, the NIC adapter and TCP/IP protocol have to be installed and configured first.

  • Page 22: Chapter 4 Software Configuration

    Chapter 4 Software Configuration Chapter 4 Software Configuration After setting up the hardware, install a browser on the PC or workstation. Make sure that the TCP/IP protocol is installed and configured for Internet access. Please refer to Appendix II. Login into Web-based Interface Compex has developed an utility configuration software, uConfig, that provides hassle- free access to the web-based configuration interface.
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 Software Configuration This will automatically launch the program and you will be greeted with the uConfig application page as shown in Figure 4.1a. This window lists Network Interface Card/s installed in your system. You can go through the listing of all your Network Card configuration.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 Software Configuration 4. Click on the “Log ON!’ button to access the web based configuration interface of the Compex WP11A+. The default password for the login configuration interface is password. You will be able to change the login password which will be elaborated in “Change Password” section on Page 73.

  • Page 25: Ap Bridge And Ap Client Mode

    Chapter 4 Software Configuration 4.1.1 AP Bridge and AP Client Mode Exit uConfig Mode menu – End the Utility Configuration Program • ExituConfig CONFIGURATION menu – Basic Ethernet and Wireless setup • Mode Selection • Management Port Setup SYSTEM TOOLS menu –Edit various internal settings of Compex WP11A+ •...
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 Software Configuration • Reboot System • Change Password • Logout HELP menu • Get Technical Support • About System With this user-friendly web based configuration interface, all configurations on the Compex WP11A+ can now easily be achieved, allowing you to configure your network promptly.

  • Page 27: Chapter 5 Configure Compex Wp11A Using Web Interface

    Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A+ Using Web Interface This chapter explains the Configuration Menu tool of Compex WP11A+ the web-based configuration interface. To communicate with the network, DHCP Gateway IP Address should be common to the AP Client.

  • Page 28: Changing The Ip Address Of Compex Wp11A

    Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface Changing the IP Address of Compex WP11A+ You can also assign a specific IP address to the Compex WP11A+. To change the IP address, 1. Enter the new IP address in IP Address entry. 2.

  • Page 29: Chapter 5 Configure Compex Wp11A Using Web Interface

    Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface To reserve a certain IP address for a specific workstation 1. Click on “DHCP Server Reservations” button in the Management Port Setup Menu. 2. Enter the specific IP address to be assigned to your designated PC. 3.

  • Page 30: Setting Up Wireless Per Group Pseudo Lan Using Ap Bridge Mode

    Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface Setting up Wireless Per Group Pseudo LAN using AP Bridge Mode With more wireless networks being deployed in public premises, privacy protection against unknown users has been an increasingly grave concern. The Wireless Pseudo VLAN segregates each wireless client or group of wireless clients into its own Pseudo VLAN.
  • Page 31 Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface The physical setup of Per Group Pseudo VLAN is illustrated as shown. Group 2 Group 1 WP11A+ Figure 5.3b Physical Setup for Wireless to Ethernet Bridging Starting Point The default mode for Compex WP11A+ is in AP Bridge, therefore no further configuration is required.
  • Page 32 Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface 2. Click “Apply” button from the Network Mode Setup GUI and the web page for Access Point Setup as shown in Figure 5.3d will appear. Figure 5.3d 3. Enter the Access Point Setup parameters for your network. An example is shown in Figure 5.4e with these parameters entered.
  • Page 33 Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface ESSID This is an identifier that the devices use to associate with the access point. It helps to distinguish between multiple networks in the same vicinity. Channel The DSSS technology divides the 2.4GHz band into 14 frequency channels.
  • Page 34 Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface 4. Select Per Group in the Pseudo VLAN pull-down menu as shown below and click the “Apply” button. Figure 5.3f 5. Add in the MAC Address of those wireless clients into the various groups. For the example illustrated in Figure 5.3b, you need to add in the MAC Addresses for the three groups of wireless clients.
  • Page 35 Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface 6. Click “Add” button. Choose your GroupID and key in the client’s MAC address as shown below. Click on “Apply” button as shown in Figure 5.4h. Figure 5.3h 7. Next, you have the option to choose either 64-bits or 128-bits WEP Encryption. Select your option and click the “Apply”...
  • Page 36 Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface NOTE You can store up to 4 Encryption keys in Compex WP11A+. However, only one key can be used at anytime. For 128-bit WEP encryption, enter your 26 hexadecimal encryption key and click on the “Save”...
  • Page 37 Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface You can also have a combination of encryption settings in each Pseudo VLAN setting. The combinations can be summarized in the table below: Pseudo VLAN For combination settings, the methods to key in the fields are the same. WEP encryption method Disable Disable...

  • Page 38: Setting Up Wireless Lan-To-Lan Bridge Network Using Ap Client Mode

    Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface Setting up Wireless LAN-to-LAN Bridge Network using AP Client Mode Compex WP11A+ may be configured as a wireless client, functioning in conjunction with another IEEE 802.11b-compliant Access Point to perform transparent Bridging between two Fast Ethernet networks.
  • Page 39 Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface Starting Point With Compex WP11A+ in its default setting, 1. Activate uConfig program, click on the “OpenWeb” button. 2. Go to the CONFIGURATION menu and click on Mode Selection. In the Network Mode Setup, select Access Point Client as shown in Figure 5.4b.
  • Page 40 Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface State 3 kinds of status: Associated: BSS Address, Authentication Association failed and Not connected. Figure 5.4c 7. Next, you have the option to choose either 64-bit or 128-bit for WEP Encryption from the WEP Setup as shown below. Select your option and click on the “Apply” button.
  • Page 41 Chapter 5 Configure Compex WP11A Using Web Interface 8. Enter your encryption key. The parameters take in hexadecimals. Figure 5.4e Encryption entries for 64-bit Figure 5.4f Encryption entries for 128-bit 9. Click on the “Save” button and then reboot to take effect.

  • Page 42: Chapter 6 Setting Up Wide Area Network Using Gateway Mode

    Chapter 6 Setting up Wide Area Network using Gateway Mode Chapter 6 Setting up Wide Area Network using Gateway Mode This chapter will elaborate on how the Compex WP11A+ can be set as a Broadband Internet Gateway. As the Compex WP11A+ supports different types of broadband connections, it is important that you choose the right connection type.

  • Page 43: Setup On Compex Wp11A+ For Broadband Internet Access

    Chapter 6 Setting up Wide Area Network using Gateway Mode NOTE If you are subscribers of OPTUS in Australia, please select Dynamic IP as your WAN type and configure the router’s System Name with the DHCP Client ID, refer to section on System Identity of this User Manual on Page 68. Setup on Compex WP11A+ for Broadband Internet Access For such service, you should have the IP address provided by your ISP ready before proceeding.
  • Page 44 Chapter 6 Setting up Wide Area Network using Gateway Mode 6. Next, remove cable from your workstation and insert it into your modem’s Ethernet port. Either PC or notebook WP11A+ Figure 6.2b 7. Power on your broadband modem and wait for it to complete the initialization process which may take a minute or more.

  • Page 45: Configure Compex Wp11A+ Using Web Interface

    Chapter 6 Setting up Wide Area Network using Gateway Mode Configure Compex WP11A+ using Web Interface Workstation 2 Workstation 1 Figure 6.3a Physical layout for Wireless Broadband Internet Gateway Assuming that Compex WP11A+ is in the default setting. 1. Activate the uConfig program, click on the “OpenWeb” button. 2.
  • Page 46 Chapter 6 Setting up Wide Area Network using Gateway Mode 3. Go to uConfig program and click on the “OpenWeb” button. Logon again and now Compex WP11A+ is in Gateway Mode. Figure 6.3b Selection of Network Mode – Gateway 4. Next, click on the “Apply” button to proceed to the Access Point Setup. Figure 6.3c Access Point Setup in Gateway Mode...
  • Page 47 Chapter 6 Setting up Wide Area Network using Gateway Mode 5. For details in configuring Pseudo VLAN and WEP encryption method, please refer to the “Setting up Wireless Per Group Pseudo LAN using AP Bridge Mode” section, Step 4 on Page 20. 6.

  • Page 48: Advanced Configuration In Gateway Mode

    Chapter 6 Setting up Wide Area Network using Gateway Mode 6.3.1 Advanced configuration in Gateway Mode uConfig IP Setup By selecting uConfig IP Setup function from the Command window, you can change the IP address which the uConfig program will trace. Figure 6.3e uConfig IP Setup More advanced features can also be configured to Compex WP11A+ for you...

  • Page 49: Chapter 7 Setting Up Wan Using Wireless Routing Client

    Chapter 7 Setting up WAN using Wireless Routing Client Chapter 7 Setting up WAN using Wireless Routing Client Setting Compex WP11A+ as a wireless routing client enables you to access to the internet through wireless method. The PCMCIA LAN card will act as a WAN port. It will communicate with an Access Point and then from there, we can access to Internet through the ADSL/Cable modem which is connected to the Access Point.
  • Page 50 Chapter 7 Setting up WAN using Wireless Routing Client communicate with one another wirelessly WP11A+ acts as a wireless routing client Figure 7.1b Physical layout for setting Compex WP11A+ as Wireless Routing Client 4. Power on the broadband modem and wait for it to complete the initialization process which may take a minute or more, depending on the brand and design of individual modem.

  • Page 51: Configuring Compex Wp11A+ As Wireless Routing Client Through Web Interface

    Chapter 7 Setting up WAN using Wireless Routing Client Configuring Compex WP11A+ as Wireless Routing Client through Web Interface Assuming that Compex WP11A+ is in the default setting. 1. Activate the uConfig program, click on the “OpenWeb” button. 2. Go to the CONFIGURATION menu and click on Network Mode Selection. Select Wireless Routing Client mode and click on the “Apply”...
  • Page 52 Chapter 7 Setting up WAN using Wireless Routing Client 4. Next, click on the “Apply” button to proceed to the Wireless Routing Client Setup. Figure 7.2b 5. Next, you have the option to choose either 64-bit or 128-bit for WEP Encryption from the WEP Setup as shown below.
  • Page 53 Chapter 7 Setting up WAN using Wireless Routing Client 6. Enter your encryption key. The parameters take in hexadecimals. Figure 7.2d Figure 7.2e 7. Click on the “Save” button and then reboot to take effect. 8. If you want to configure WAN setup, proceed to WAN Setup and the following GUI will appear.

  • Page 54: Chapter 8 Configuration On Various Wan Type

    Chapter 8 Configuration on Various WAN Type Chapter 8 Configuration on Various WAN Type This section explains how to configure the Compex WP11A+ as a Wireless Broadband Internet Gateway to distribute Broadband Internet Access to a wireless network. Besides Dynamic IP connection, Compex WP11A+ also supports Static IP, PPP over Ethernet, Singapore ADSL (Ethernet 512K) and Australia BPA Cable.
  • Page 55 Chapter 8 Configuration on Various WAN Type 3. The WAN Setup screen shows a Static IP Configuration that allows you to configure your Static IP connection to your ISP. Figure 8.1b 4. Fill in the required field for the IP address, Network Mask and Gateway. 5.

  • Page 56: Configuring Dynamic Ip Connection

    Chapter 8 Configuration on Various WAN Type Configuring Dynamic IP Connection The Compex WP11A+ is pre-configured with WAN connection using Dynamic IP. Hence, if you are using Cable Internet access, you do not need to configure the WAN connection. However, if your account requires a DHCP Client ID in order to release an IP address, you may need to configure the name of Compex WP11A+ with that of the DHCP Client ID issued by your ISP.

  • Page 57: How To Configure @Home Cable Service

    Chapter 8 Configuration on Various WAN Type 8.2.2 How to Configure @HOME Cable Service Many broadband services require a simple DHCP request for connection. Two such cable services are Optus@Home and Roger@Home. To configure the @HOME Cable Service, 1. Follow the steps stated in the previous “Configuring for Singapore Cable Vision (SCV) Service”...

  • Page 58: Configuring Ppp Over Ethernet Session (Pppoe)

    Chapter 8 Configuration on Various WAN Type Configuring PPP over Ethernet Session (PPPoE) For Broadband service providers such as Pacific Internet Broadband and SingNet Broadband, you have to select the PPPoE WAN configuration. This includes users in Germany who use T-1 connection. NOTE Certain ADSL Internet subscriptions require Service Name to be specified in order to establish a PPPoE connection.
  • Page 59 Chapter 8 Configuration on Various WAN Type The WAN Setup screen below displays the PPPoE configuration that allows you to configure your ADSL access. Username Enter your ADSL login username in this field. Password Enter your ADSL login password in this field.

  • Page 60: Configuring For Singtel Magix Supersurf

    Chapter 8 Configuration on Various WAN Type Configuring for SingTel Magix SuperSurf With your ADSL modem and PC, you can configure your WAN using the login account from SingTel Magix broadband service. 1. Select WAN Type and click on the “Change” button. 2.

  • Page 61: Configuring For Bigpond Australia (Bpa)

    Chapter 8 Configuration on Various WAN Type 4. Enter Username, Password, Service Name (optional) and Idle Timeout (disabled at default). 5. Click first the “Save” and then on the “Reboot” button to complete the WAN configuration. If all connections are properly established an Internet request, the Compex WP11A+ will detect and automatically establish the connection with Magix SuperSurf.
  • Page 62 Chapter 8 Configuration on Various WAN Type 2. Click on “Save” and the Australia BPA Cable WAN Setup screen will appear for you to set the configuration. Figure 8.5b Australia BPA Cable configuration allows Australian users to configure the connection for BigPond Cable Internet.

  • Page 63: Point To Point Tunneling Protocol (Pptp)

    Chapter 8 Configuration on Various WAN Type Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) PPTP enables implementation of secure, multi-protocol Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) through public data networks, such as Internet. 1. Click on WAN Setup and click on the “Change” to select WAN type as PPTP. 2.
  • Page 64 Chapter 8 Configuration on Various WAN Type 3. Check the PPTP radio button and press the Save button. The configuration page for PPTP will be displayed. Figure 8.6b 4. Fill in the parameters for your PPTP service: Connect IP Username Password VPN Server Idle Timeout...

  • Page 65: Jtb Brunet E-Speed

    Chapter 8 Configuration on Various WAN Type 5. Press the Save button followed by the Reboot button to complete the configuration process. 6. Enter all necessary information in the individual fields and press the Save button. 7. Press the Reboot button to complete the configuration process. JTB BruNet e-Speed JTB BruNet e-Speed is one of the ADSL technology which delivers high speed data communication to home or business without interfering normal telephone service.
  • Page 66 Chapter 8 Configuration on Various WAN Type 3. Check the JTB BruNet e-Speed (Brunei) radio button and press the Save button. The configuration page for e-Speed will be displayed as follows. E-Speed serves both business and residential customers. Figure 8.7b 4.

  • Page 67: Chapter 9 Configuring Network Address Translation

    Chapter 9 Configuring Network Address Translation Chapter 9 Configuring Network Address Translation In this chapter, we will illustrate on how you can host some Internet Servers on your LAN via the use of Compex WP11A+ configuration interface. Before you attempt any NAT or Filtering configurations, you should ensure the Compex WP11A+ is ready for basic Internet access on LAN.

  • Page 68: Defining Port-Forwarding Virtual Server

    Chapter 9 Configuring Network Address Translation Defining Port-Forwarding Virtual Server Port Forwarding redirects any incoming Public IP Internet request to another computer on a Private IP based on its TCP/UDP Port number. Hence, when a WAN user sends a request to your network, the Compex WP11A+ (based on the Port–Forwarding configurations) will forward these requests to the assigned PC.
  • Page 69 Chapter 9 Configuring Network Address Translation 2. Click on the “Port Forwarding” button to display the NAT Static Port Based Entries GUI. Figure 9.3b 3. Click on the “Add” button. Known Server It supports a pre-defined list of common Internet applications. You do not have to know which TCP/UDP port a specific Internet application is assigned to the virtual...

  • Page 70: Configuring Ip-Forwarding Virtual Server With Compex Wp11A

    Chapter 9 Configuring Network Address Translation If you require assigning more PCs in your LAN as servers, use the “Add” button to define the port-forwarding virtual server. To utilize NAT, you have to enter the Private IP Address of the Virtual Server and the Server Type (e.g.
  • Page 71 Chapter 9 Configuring Network Address Translation 3. Click on “IP Forwarding” button. Figure 9.4b Enter the information in the respective parameter fields, for example: Private IP Address: 192.168.168.40 Public IP Address: 203.100.10.99 4. Click add button to add the address into the IP address-mapping table. Please note that you must enable the NAT function in the Configuration window if you are using a single IP address account (fixed static IP) and want to share this connection on your LAN.

  • Page 72: Chapter 10 Routing

    Chapter 10 Routing Chapter 10 Routing 10.1 Configuring Routing Protocol You can configure Compex WP11A+ to either Dynamic or Static Routing Protocol. In dynamic routing, RIP1 and RIP2 will be chosen when there are multiple routes on your network. The broadband Internet Gateway will keep on updating its IP routing table with the latest routing information by automatically adjusting to any physical changes in the network connection.
  • Page 73 Chapter 10 Routing You will set the desired Destination IP Address and the Gateway IP Address. 2. Click “Apply” button to save your changes. You need to save and reboot your gateway. Destination IP Address A remote network IP address to which you want to assign the static route.

  • Page 74: Chapter 11 Packet Filtering

    Chapter 11 Packet Filtering Chapter 11 Packet Filtering 11.1 Filtering Compex WP11A+ allows Packet Filtering rules to be defined based on three factors, Source IP Address, TCP Port and Time. IP Packet Filtering examines the outgoing packets and decides whether to bypass or to block them. After the Packet Filtering rules have been defined, the users may select to bypass or to block the outgoing packets that do not match the rules.
  • Page 75 Chapter 11 Packet Filtering To add a new rule 1. Press “Add” button. The screen facilitates the users to add rules for IP Packet Filtering. IP Address Three values are possible for this field: Any, Range or Single. If you have selected Any, you may leave the next two fields blank.
  • Page 76 Chapter 11 Packet Filtering To delete a rule 1. Select the required rule on the Select to Edit column. 2. Click on Delete to activate the action. To edit a rule 1. Select the required rule on the Select to Edit column. 2.

  • Page 77: Chapter 12 Remote Management

    Chapter 12 Remote Management Chapter 12 Remote Management 12.1 Remote Management The Remote Management feature is a useful function for those people who work from home or sales personnel who are mostly away from the office. As long you have Internet access at your Remote site, you can still manage your network.

  • Page 78: Chapter 13 Using System Tools Menu

    Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu 13.1 System Identity If you have multiple Compex WP11A+s in your network, it will be useful if you define the respective Compex WP11A+ identities for ease of identification. In some cases, your ISP may require you to define a System Name before you can access the Internet.

  • Page 79: Set System Time

    Chapter 13 Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu 13.2 Set System Time It is recommended that you configure the Compex WP11A+’s timer to synchronize with your PC so that you can utilize the time-based functions. NOTE To manage and utilize the time-based functions provided in the Compex WP11A+, (such as the Filtering functions), you MUST set its clock to synchronize with your managing workstation.

  • Page 80: Firmware Upgrade

    Chapter 13 Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu 13.3 Firmware Upgrade You can download the new Firmware upgrade from http://www.compex.com.sg for the latest firmware revision. Here, you can download all future release of updated Firmware by simply clicking on the links.. Figure 13.3a To perform the upgrade, 1.

  • Page 81: Save Or Reset Settings

    Chapter 13 Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu 13.4 Save or Reset Settings This function allows the users to perform tasks on the configuration settings. You may save the configuration that you have made to the Compex WP11A+, backup the configuration on a file, restore the configuration from a file and reset the configuration back to factory default.

  • Page 82: Reboot System

    Chapter 13 Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu To Backup To backup Compex WP11A+’s configuration into a file, click on the “Backup” button. To Restore Click on the “Restore” button to restore the old configuration from your backup file. To Clear and Reset your setting By clicking on this button, you will restore Compex WP11A+ back to the default settings.

  • Page 83: Change Password

    Chapter 13 Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu 13.6 Change Password This option allows the System Administrator to amend the current password. The default password is password. This password is being used for the web-based configuration interface as well as in the Telnet session. NOTE Administrative password is case sensitive and only ONE password is Needed for all the interfaces.

  • Page 84: Logout

    Chapter 13 Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu 13.7 Logout With the web browser, logging out has never been easier. Simply click on the “Logout” button and you will exit the web-based environment. The system will prompt you to log in again as shown in Figure 13.7a. If you need access to the Compex WP11A+ Configuration again, please activate uConfig program again, regardless which mode you may have previously worked in.
  • Page 85 Chapter 13 Using SYSTEM TOOLS menu uConfig icon will disappear after clicking exituConfig bar. Figure 13.8a uConfig icon at the taskbar...

  • Page 86: Chapter 14 Using Help Menu

    Chapter 14 Using HELP menu Chapter 14 Using HELP menu 14.1 Get Technical Help For more information on Compex’s technical support around the world, click on the Get Technical Support in the HELP Menu. Figure 14.1a Technical Support Information...

  • Page 87: About System

    Chapter 14 Using HELP menu 14.2 About System You can check the various configuration of the Compex WP11A+ by clicking on the About System menu. After you have upgraded your firmware in the Compex WP11A+, you can check for the version. 14.2.1 AP Bridge/AP Client Mode Figure 14.2a...

  • Page 88: Chapter 15 Hardware Reset Of Compex Wp11A

    Chapter 15 Hardware Reset of Compex WP11A Chapter 15 Hardware Reset of Compex WP11A+ The Compex WP11A+ is designed with a reset button located at the back of the cover. This facilitates the resetting of the Compex WP11A+ to factory default settings, or to switch between the work modes of Compex WP11A+.

  • Page 89: Appendix I Login To Web-Based Interface Manually

    Appendix I Login to Web-based Interface manually Appendix I Login to Web-based Interface manually AI-1 Configuration of Compex WP11A+ using Web-based Interface Another method of logging to web-based interface is to key in the IP Address manually. This is quite tedious as the default IP Address for AP Bridge/Client Mode is different from Gateway You need to configure your PC’s IP Address whenever you switch the working mode.
  • Page 90 Appendix I Login to Web-based Interface manually In Netscape Communicator 1. Select the File menu, and then click on the Open Page. 2. In the Open Page dialog box, key in the IP address of the Compex WP11A+. This address is set at the factory to: http://192.168.168.1. 3.

  • Page 91: Appendix Ii Tcp/Ip Configuration

    Appendix II TCP/IP Configuration Appendix II TCP/IP Configuration This section discusses the configuration of your TCP/IP connection of your Compex WP11A+. Upon the successful installation of the Compex WP11A+, the network adapter will be added to your network folder. To configure your TCP/IP connection for Compex WP11A+, please follow the steps listed below.
  • Page 92 Appendix II TCP/IP Configuration 3. Check your list of Network Components in the Network window Configuration tab. If TCP/IP is not installed, click on the “Add” button to start the installation. 4. Select Protocol and click on the “Add “button. Figure A11-2 Select Network Component Type 5.
  • Page 93 Appendix II TCP/IP Configuration 6. After TCP/IP is installed, go back to the Network screen and select TCP/IP in the list of Network Components. 7. Click on the “Properties’ button, and configure the settings in each of the TCP/IP Properties window. Figure AII-4 Select TCP/IP protocol NOTE Please check with your system administrator or Internet Service Provider for...

  • Page 94: Tcp/Ip Network Protocol Configuration For Windows Xp/2000

    Appendix II TCP/IP Configuration AII-2 TCP/IP network protocol configuration for Windows XP/2000 For Windows XP/2000 users, you do not need to install the TCP/IP protocol as it is already installed when you first install a network card. As such, only the configuration for TCP/IP is shown.
  • Page 95 Appendix II TCP/IP Configuration 3. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item and click on the “Properties” button. Figure AII-8 IP Address Configuration 4. Configure your IP address and the rest of the parameters so that you can connect to the network. NOTE Please check with your system administrator or Internet Service Provider for more information on the TCP/IP parameters.

  • Page 96: Appendix Iii Configuration And Commands On Telnet Interface

    Appendix III Configuration and Commands on Telnet Interface Appendix III Configuration and Commands on Telnet Interface AIII-1 Telnet Interface Configuration This feature connects the Compex WP11A+ Gateway Local LAN port to your network. You can directly connect your PC to Gateway Local LAN port, or Gateway to any hub/switch on your network.

  • Page 97: Aiii-2 Command Line Interface Commands List

    Appendix III Configuration and Commands on Telnet Interface AIII-2 Command Line Interface Commands List Command ping <d.d.d.d> show ip show ip stat show ip routing table show arp table show icmp stat show udp stat Examples...

  • Page 98: Aiii-3 How To Recover Compex Wp11A+ From Failed Firmware

    Appendix III Configuration and Commands on Telnet Interface Command show tcp stat show ethernet address show gateway set gateway <d.d.d.d There are also some other commands such as: set ip private <d.d.d.d> <d.d.d.d> set ip lan <d.d.d.d> <d.d.d.d> add ip routing <d.d.d.d> <d.d.d.d> delete ip routing <d.d.d.d>...
  • Page 99 Appendix III Configuration and Commands on Telnet Interface 5. Go to Recovery folder and activate wp11arcv.bat. The system will go to DOS Prompt automatically. Press any key to restore the firmware. It will run the command from the batch file: TFTP -i 192.168.168.1 PUT Wp11a286.img as shown below.

  • Page 100: Aiii-4 If You Have Any Problem To Accessing To The Internet

    Appendix III Configuration and Commands on Telnet Interface Wait until the DIAG LED starts blinking slowly which may takes about 10 seconds. This indicates that the firmware has been loaded successfully. Power off and on to reboot Compex WP11A+. The DIAG LED should be switched off if the main code is running well after you have powered up.
  • Page 101 Appendix III Configuration and Commands on Telnet Interface If you have the correct IP address but is still unable to connect to a Web site, then click on More Info button. Check the DNS Servers box. Make sure they are the correct DNS IP address from your ISP. From your PC to open a DOS environment and run, PING 165.21.100.88, or for example PING www.cnn.com.

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