TRENDnet TEW-412APBO User Manual
TRENDnet TEW-412APBO User Manual

TRENDnet TEW-412APBO User Manual

54mbps 802.11g high power wireless outdoor ap bridge
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  • Page 1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright Statement No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher. JUL. 2004 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. Introduction ... 4 2. Safety Notification ... 5 3. AP Default Settings ... 6 4. Web Management Settings ... 7 4.1. Primary Setup…………………………………………………………………………….8 4.2. System…………………………………………………………………………………...12 4.3. Operating Mode…………………………………………………………………………13 4.4. Status…………………………………………………………………………………….15 4.5 Traffic Log………………………………………………………………………………..16 4.6 Access Control…………………………………………………………………………..17 4.7 Advanced Wireless……………………………………………………………………...18 4.8.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing TRENDnet’s Wireless 802.11g Outdoor AP Bridge. This user guide will assist you with the installation procedure. The package you have received should contain the following items: For TEW-412APBO TEW-412APBO User’s Guide CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide POE Host &...
  • Page 5: Safety Notification

    2. Safety Notification This device should be professionally installed; the installer shall be responsible for ensuring that the proper antenna is employed without exceeding local regulation. Your Wireless AP should be placed in a safe and secure location. To ensure proper operation, please keep the unit away from water and other damaging elements.
  • Page 6: Ap Default Settings

    AP Default Settings The default settings are shown following. User Password AP IP Address AP Subnet Mask RF ESSID 11g RF Channel Mode Encryption User’s Guide admin admin 192.168.1.250 255.255.255.0 ap11g 11b+g Disabled...
  • Page 7: Web Management Settings

    Web Management Settings TURN ON POWER SUPPLY Quick power cycle can caused system corruption. When power on, be careful not to shut down in about 5 seconds, because data is writing to the flash. START UP & LOGIN In order to configure the outdoor Wireless 11g AP, you must use your web browser and manually input http://192.168.1.250 into the Address box and press Enter.
  • Page 8: Primary Setup

    4.1. Primary Setup MAKE CORRECT NETWORK SETTINGS OF YOUR COMPUTER To change the configuration, use Internet Explorer (IE) or Netscape Communicator to connect the WEB management 192.168.1.250. Primary Setup This screen contains all of the AP's basic setup functions. Most users will be able to configure the AP and get it working properly using the settings on this screen.
  • Page 9: Wireless Settings

    Wireless Settings SSID: The service set identifier ( SSID ) or network name. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters, which may be any keyboard character. You shall have selected the same SSID for all the APs that will be communicating with mobile wireless stations. Channel: Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings.
  • Page 10 Important Notice In order to make right use of WPA, please ensure that your current Wireless Adapter’s driver, and Wireless Utility can support it, WPA needs 802.1x authentication (when RADIUS mode is chosen), though the Operating System must also support 802.1x protocol. For Microsoft’s OS family, only Windows XP has incorporated this by default.
  • Page 11 -WPA RADIUS WPA RADIUS uses an external RADIUS server to perform user authentication. To use WPA RADIUS, enter the IP address of the RADIUS server, the RADIUS Port (default is 1812) and the shared secret from the RADIUS server. Algorithms Radius Server Address...
  • Page 12: System

    4.2. System AP Password: Changing the password for the AP is as easy as typing the password into the Enter New Password field. Then, type it again into the Re-enter to confirm. * Click the Apply button to save the setting. Use the default password when you first open the configuration pages, after you have configured these settings, you should set a new password for the AP (using the Password screen).
  • Page 13: Operating Mode

    4.3. Operating Mode Access Point: This mode provides access for wireless stations to wired LANs and from wired LANs to wireless stations. User’s Guide...
  • Page 14 Important Both units must be selected as AP Repeater mode in order to establish the Wireless link communication. The remote AP MAC address to be filled at this selection should be the LAN MAC address that is displaying at the Operating Mode’s web pages AP Repeater: This mode allows the AP to keep the AP function role and at the same time performing a communication with other 802.11g AP to establish and extend your Wireless Network cover.
  • Page 15: Status

    4.4. Status This screen displays the IEEE 802.11g AP's current status and settings. This information is read-only. This page will auto re-flash every 5 seconds to keep most update information. LAN section will be displaying all information related on AP, such as the IP address and the current configuration type.
  • Page 16: Traffic Log

    4.5 Traffic Log Traffic Log: The AP can keep logs of all incoming or outgoing traffic for your network traffic. This feature is disabled by default. To keep activity logs, select Enable. To keep a permanent record of activity logs as a file on your PC’s hard drive, Log viewer software must be used.
  • Page 17: Access Control

    4.6 Access Control Access Control: This function will allow administrator to have access control by enter MAC address of client stations. When Enable this function, two new options will show up. Depend on the filtering propose, it can be selected to Deny or Allow. Fill the client stations MAC list to complete the configuration.
  • Page 18: Advanced Wireless

    4.7 Advanced Wireless Authentication Type: Auto: Auto is the default authentication algorithm. It will change its authentication type automatically to fulfill client’s requirement. Open System: Open System authentication is not required to be successful while a client may decline to authenticate with any particular other client. Shared Key: Shared Key is only available if the WEP option is implemented.
  • Page 19 RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled. The AP sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame.
  • Page 20: Snmp Info

    4.8. SNMP INFO SNMP INFO: The SNMP screen allows you to customize the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) settings. SNMP is a popular network monitoring and management protocol. SNMPv2c Identification SNMP Community Click Apply to save your settings. User’s Guide To enable the SNMP support feature, select Enable.
  • Page 21: Upgrade Firmware

    4.9. Upgrade Firmware To perform the firmware upgrade action, please go to the System section. Firmware Upgrade: Click the Firmware Upgrade button to load new firmware onto the AP. If the AP is not experiencing difficulties, then there is no need to download a more recent firmware version, unless that version has a new feature that you want to use.
  • Page 22 5. Double-click the firmware upgrade file. 6. Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: Do not power off the AP or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded. User’s Guide...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    . Troubleshooting Basic Functions My Wireless AP will not turn on. No LED’s light up. Cause: The power is not connected. Resolution: Connect the PoE adapter to your AP and plug it into the power outlet. Note: Only use the PoE adapter provided with your AP. Using any other adapter may damage your AP. LAN Connection Problems I can’t access my AP.
  • Page 24 Wireless Troubleshooting I can’t access the Wireless AP from a wireless network card Cause: Out of range. IP Address is not set correctly. Resolution: Make sure that the Mode, SSID, Channel and encryption settings are set the same on each wireless adapter.
  • Page 25: Limited Warranty

    TRENDware website. TRENDware provides FREE technical support for all customers for the duration of the warranty period on this product. Monday ~ Friday, 7:30AM ~ 6:00PM Pacific Standard Time TRENDware Technical Support Tel: +1-310-626-6252 Fax: +1-310-626-6267 E-mail: support@trendware.com www.TRENDnet.com (Except holidays)

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