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Crestron One-Gang 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Operations & Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Operations & Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON All brand names, product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2008 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Contents 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point: CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Introduction ... 1 Features and Functions ... 1 Specifications ... 3 Physical Description... 4 Industry Compliance ... 7 Setup ... 8 Network Wiring... 8 Supplied Hardware ... 8 Installation ... 8 Hardware Hookup ... 10 Configuration...

  • Page 5: 802.11A/B/G Wireless Access Point: Cen-Wap-Abg-1G

    Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point: CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Point: CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Introduction Introduction The CEN-WAP-ABG-1G wireless access point enables wireless communication for Crestron devices. With IEEE 802.11a/b/g support, easy setup, flush-mount installation, and enterprise level security and management capabilities, the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G delivers an ideal wireless access point solution for any application.

  • Page 6: Mac Address Filtering

    802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point No Configuration Required Using the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G, a secure Wi-Fi touchpanel connection can be made quickly and easily right out of the box. Each wireless access point ships with a unique network name and network key printed on a removable sticker on the front of the unit.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Specifications Specifications for the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G are listed in the following table. CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Specifications * Middle Atlantic HBL1-722243 or equivalent rack mount panel recommended. Note unit dimensions NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website are for authorized Crestron dealers and Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers (CAIP) only.

  • Page 8: Physical Description

    802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on your CEN-WAP-ABG-1G. CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Physical View (Front and Rear) CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Overall Dimensions (Front View) (10.51 cm) 4 • 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point: CEN-WAP-ABG-1G 2.60 in (6.60 cm) 2.84 in...
  • Page 9 Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Overall Dimensions (Side View, Left) (1.55 cm) CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Front and Rear) Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6695B 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point 0.10 in (0.24 cm) 2.16 in (5.47 cm) 0.30 in (0.77 cm) 0.61 in 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point: CEN-WAP-ABG-1G •...
  • Page 10 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Connectors, Controls & Indicators * To press the Reset button, use the end of a paper clip. Pressing the Reset button for eight seconds 6 • 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point: CEN-WAP-ABG-1G CONNECTORS, CONTROLS & INDICATORS Antenna Reverse SMA, female;...

  • Page 11: Industry Compliance

    Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Industry Compliance This product is Listed to applicable UL Standards and requirements by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. As of the date of manufacture, the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking. FCC ID: MXF-M930907 Compliance Statement (Part 15.19) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 12: Setup

    802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Setup Network Wiring When wiring the Ethernet network, use CAT5 wiring. CAT5 wiring is a twisted pair cable designed for Ethernet networks. These networks operate at speeds of up to 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) using the 100BaseT standard. For information on connecting Ethernet devices in a Crestron system, refer to the latest version of the Crestron e-Control available for download from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/manuals).

  • Page 13: Wall Mounting

    Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Wall Mounting The CEN-WAP-ABG-1G mounts into a one-gang low-voltage bracket or electrical box. The recommended depth of the electrical box is a minimum of 2.5 inches. The maximum voltage of the access point is 48 VDC. NOTE: To increase airflow, it is recommended that a low-voltage bracket be used instead of an electrical box.

  • Page 14: Hardware Hookup

    802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Hardware Hookup Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that follows this paragraph. Apply power after all connections have been made. Hardware Connections for the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G (Front View) Hardware Connections for the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G (Rear View) NOTE: A 6-foot CAT5e cable is included with the access point to connect the NETWORK PoE port to the PoE port of an 802.3af-compliant power source.

  • Page 15: Configuration

    Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Configuration Have a question or comment about Crestron software? Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help section of the Crestron website. To post a question or view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com. First-time users will need to establish a user account.

  • Page 16: Using A Web Browser

    802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Using a Web Browser To access the configuration utility from a Web browser: Using the Crestron ToolBox NOTE: To be able to use the Crestron Toolbox to access the configuration utility of the access point, the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Ethernet protocol configuration setting of the access point must be enabled.

  • Page 17: Logging In To The Access Point

    Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Logging In to the Access Point The user name and password window allows you to log in to the access point. “User Name and Password” Window To log in to the access point: Selecting the Configuration Mode The Home page allows you to select the desired configuration mode. CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Home Page Operations &...

  • Page 18: Using Setup Wizard Configuration Mode

    802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point To select the configuration mode, do either of the following: Using Setup Wizard Configuration Mode Setup Wizard configuration mode provides automated access to the screens necessary to set any of the following configuration profiles: To access Setup Wizard configuration mode, open the Home page and click Setup Wizard.
  • Page 19 Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G “Select Configuration” Page (802.11b/g Configuration Profile Shown) To use the wizard: Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6695B 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point 1. On the “Select Configuration” page, select a configuration profile (802.11b/g, 802.11a, High Security TPMC-8X, or Standalone Network). For detailed information about each of the configuration profiles, read the information provided in the setup wizard for each profile.

  • Page 20: Using Custom Settings Configuration Mode

    802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Using Custom Settings Configuration Mode Custom Settings configuration mode allows you to do the following: To access Custom Settings configuration mode, open the Home page and click Custom Settings. 16 • 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point: CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G 4.
  • Page 21 Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Navigating Custom Settings Configuration Mode Custom Settings configuration mode provides four main tabs: BASIC SETUP, WIRELESS, ADMINISTRATION, and STATUS. The BASIC SETUP, WIRELESS, and ADMINISTRATION tabs provide subtabs that allow access to configuration pages. The STATUS tab provides subtabs that allow access to status pages. The following illustration demonstrates the menu tree of Custom Settings configuration mode.

  • Page 22: Configuring Basic Setup Settings

    802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Configuring Basic Setup Settings Basic setup settings allow you to configure the following: Configuring TCP/IP To configure TCP/IP addressing, click the BASIC SETUP tab and then click the Addressing TCP/IP CONFIG subtab. The “TCP/IP Addressing” page opens. “TCP/IP Addressing”...

  • Page 23: Configuring Dhcp Server Settings

    Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Configuring Operational Mode To configure operational mode, click the BASIC SETUP tab and then click the OPERATIONAL MODE subtab. The “Operational Mode” page opens. “Operational Mode” Page Refer to the configuration guideline that follows. Click either of the following radio buttons: Configuring DHCP Server If a DHCP server does not exist on the network, the access point can be configured Settings...
  • Page 24 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point “DHCP Server” Page (DHCP Disabled) Refer to the configuration guidelines that follow. Functionality: From the drop-down list, select either of the following: If you have enabled the access point to function as a DHCP server, configure DHCP server settings as follows.
  • Page 25 Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G “DHCP Server” Page – Basic (DHCP Enabled) Default gateway: Enter the IP address of the access point, which is to be used as your network’s gateway. The default gateway address is provided to all client devices that request an IP address from the access point via DHCP. The default setting is 192.168.100.1.
  • Page 26 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Static DHCP Mappings configuration: The following shows the Static DHCP Mappings section of the “DHCP Server” page. “DHCP Server” Page – Static DHCP Mappings The Static DHCP Mappings section allows you to assign static IP addresses to DHCP client devices.

  • Page 27: Configuring Wireless Settings

    Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Static DHCP Mapping Examples Configuring Wireless Settings Wireless settings allow you to configure the following: Configuring Basic Wireless To configure basic wireless settings, click the WIRELESS tab and then click the Settings BASIC subtab. The “Operational Mode” page opens. “Operational Mode”...
  • Page 28 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Wireless Network Mode: From the drop-down list, select one of the following IEEE wireless standard options: Channel number: From the drop-down list, do either of the following: SSID (Network Name): Enter a unique name (service set identifier) for the wireless network.
  • Page 29 Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Transmit Power: From the drop-down list, select the desired level of transmit power to change the RF coverage: High (default setting), Medium High, Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Setting the transmit power to the highest level maximizes the range, which reduces the number of access points necessary.
  • Page 30 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Wireless client isolation: From the drop-down list, select either of the following: Security mode: From the drop-down list, select the desired security mode: 26 • 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point: CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G • Disable: (Default setting) Allows wireless devices connected to the access point to communicate with one another.
  • Page 31 Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Network Authentication: (Applicable only to Static WEP security mode) From the drop-down list, select either of the following: NOTE: All devices on your network must use the same network authentication method. Key length: (Applicable only to Static WEP and Enterprise WEP security modes) From the drop-down list, select 64 Bits (default setting), 128 Bits, or 152 Bits (Static WEP only) as the level of WEP encryption.

  • Page 32: Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings

    802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Key 1 - Key 4: (Applicable only to Static WEP security mode) For each key, enter hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9, a to f, and A to F (the string of characters is not case sensitive): Network Key: (Applicable only to WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK with TKIP or AES security modes) Enter a network key from 8-32 characters (case sensitive).

  • Page 33: Configuring Mac Filters

    Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G NOTE: A low value causes RTS packets to be sent more often, consuming more of the available bandwidth and therefore reducing the apparent throughput of the network packet. The more packets that are sent, however, the quicker the access point can recover from interference or collisions.
  • Page 34 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Functionality: From the drop-down list, select either of the following: The following shows the “MAC Filter” page when MAC filtering is enabled in the Functionality drop-down list. “MAC Filter” Page (MAC Filtering Enabled) If you have enabled MAC filtering, configure MAC filter settings as follows. Access control type: In the drop-down list, select either of the following: 30 •...
  • Page 35 Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Specify MAC addresses of a maximum of 64 wireless devices whose access you want to control by doing either of the following: NOTE: To remove a MAC address from the MAC filter list, click Delete. Configuring Enterprise NOTE: Configure Enterprise settings only if you plan to use a RADIUS server in (IEEE 802.1x/RADIUS) conjunction with the access point for authentication and only if wireless security Settings...
  • Page 36 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point “IEEE 802.1x/RADIUS” Page Refer to the configuration guidelines that follow. Primary RADIUS server address: Enter the IP address of the primary RADIUS server. NOTE: The access point can be configured to communicate with two RADIUS servers: a primary server and a secondary server. If the primary RADIUS server fails to respond, the access point can try to communicate with the secondary RADIUS server.

  • Page 37: Configuring Administration Settings

    Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G RADIUS accounting port: Enter the accounting port number of the RADIUS server. The default setting is 1813. NOTE: The RADIUS accounting port is officially assigned to UDP port 1813. RADIUS servers of Microsoft Corporation default to port 1813; however, RADIUS servers of Juniper Networks, Inc.

  • Page 38: Upgrading Firmware

    802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point NOTE: The user name and password are not case sensitive. Old password: Enter the old password. New user name: Enter a new user name. New password: Enter a new password. Re-enter to confirm: Reenter the new password for confirmation of the password. Upgrading Firmware NOTE: Upgrading the firmware of the access point may cause a loss of the current configuration settings;...

  • Page 39: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Please select a file to restore: In the text box, enter the path to the filename containing previous configuration settings by clicking Browse and selecting the configuration file from your computer’s hard drive. Click Restore to start the configuration restore process. The access point reboots automatically when the configuration restore process is complete.
  • Page 40 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Configuring External Control External control settings consist of the following: Settings To configure external control settings, click the ADMINISTRATION tab and then click the EXTERNAL CONTROL subtab. The “External Control” page opens. Refer to the configuration guidelines that follow. Basic external control configuration: The following shows the Basic section of the “External Control”...
  • Page 41 Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G From the drop-down list, select either of the following: SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) configuration: The following shows the SNMP section of the “External Control” page. “External Control” Page – SNMP From the drop-down list, select either of the following: Assign read-only or read-write privileges to the SNMP manager (applicable only if SNMP is enabled): Read-only community: In the text box, enter a text string that functions as a...
  • Page 42 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Read-write community: In the text box, enter a text string that functions as a password to allow the SNMP manager to read configuration settings from and write configuration settings to the access point. The default setting is private. The read- write community text string appears as solid black circles.
  • Page 43 Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Model: Displays the model number of the access point: CEN-WAP-ABG-1G. BIOS/Firmware version: Displays the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) and firmware versions. Operational Mode: Displays the basic operational mode: WiFi Access Point or WiFi Bridge. MAC address: Displays the MAC address of the access point. System up time (hr:min:sec): Displays the amount of time in hours, minutes, and seconds that the access point has been powered on.
  • Page 44 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Security mode: Displays the security mode of the access point: Static WEP, Enterprise WEP, WPA-PSK with TKIP, WPA-PSK with AES, WPA2-PSK with TKIP, WPA2-PSK with AES, Enterprise WPA with AES, Enterprise WPA with TKIP, Enterprise WPA2 with AES, or Enterprise WPA2 with TKIP. If security mode is disabled, the setting is displayed as Open System.
  • Page 45 Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Viewing the System Log For troubleshooting purposes, you can view a log of system events that include the following: To view a log of system events, click the STATUS tab and then click the SYSTEM LOG subtab. The “System Log” page opens. “System Log”...
  • Page 46 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Viewing the Status of To view the status of wireless clients that are associated with the access point, click Associated Wireless Clients the STATUS tab and then click the WIFI CLIENTS subtab. The “Associated Wireless Clients” page opens. “Associated Wireless Clients”...
  • Page 47 Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Viewing DHCP Mappings You can view the status of current static and dynamic DHCP mappings. Static DHCP mappings are set in the Static DHCP Mappings section of the “DHCP Server” configuration page. Dynamic DHCP mappings are based on the Starting IP address and Maximum number of DHCP users settings of the “DHCP Server”...

  • Page 48: Problem Solving

    802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Troubleshooting (Continued on following page) 44 • 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point: CEN-WAP-ABG-1G TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
  • Page 49 Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Troubleshooting (Continued) (Continued on following page) Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6695B 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) Green LED on Network cable is not front Ethernet port connected to the front does not Ethernet port or to the illuminate.

  • Page 50: Reference Documents

    802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Troubleshooting (Continued) Reference Documents The latest version of all documents mentioned within the guide can be obtained from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/manuals). This link will provide a list of product manuals arranged in alphabetical order by model number. List of Related Reference Documents 46 •...

  • Page 51: Further Inquiries

    Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Further Inquiries If you cannot locate specific information or have questions after reviewing this guide, please take advantage of Crestron's award winning customer service team by calling Crestron at 1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876]. You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/onlinehelp) to ask questions about Crestron products.

  • Page 52: Software License Agreement

    802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Software License Agreement This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal contract between you (either an individual or a single business entity) and Crestron Electronics, Inc. (“Crestron”) for software referenced in this guide, which includes computer software and as applicable, associated media, printed materials and “online”...
  • Page 53 Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG-1G If You are a business or organization, You agree that upon request from Crestron or its authorized agent, You will within thirty (30) days fully document and certify that use of any and all Software at the time of the request is in conformity with Your valid licenses from Crestron of its authorized agent.

  • Page 54: Return And Warranty Policies

    802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange or service without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact an authorized CRESTRON dealer. Only authorized CRESTRON dealers may contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
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  • Page 56 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6695B 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 (2022090) 10.08 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.

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