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AMX NXA-WAP250G Operation/Reference Manual

802.11 b/g wireless access point for modero touch panels
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Operation/Reference Guide
NXA-WAP250G
802.11 b/g Wireless Access Point
for Modero Touch Panels
C o n t r o l S y s t e m A cc e s s o r i e s
L as t R e vi s ed: 7 /1 8 /20 0 8

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  • Page 1 Modero Touch Panels C o n t r o l S y s t e m A cc e s s o r i e s L as t R e vi s ed: 7 /1 8 /20 0 8...
  • Page 2 RMA number. AMX is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform. This includes any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages. AMX is not liable for any claim made by a third party or by an AMX Dealer for a third party.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Selecting an Operation Mode................... 9 Access Point Mode......................9 Access Point Mode - Roaming..................10 Access Point Mode - Repeater and Bridge Mode ............11 Logging into the Web Interface................12 Using the Setup Wizard ..................13 Step 1: Operation Mode Setting................... 13 Step 2: Network Setting ....................
  • Page 4 Upgrade via a Remote Server ..................48 Appendix A: Troubleshooting ................51 Overview ........................ 51 If Your WAP-250G Is Stuck on the Emergent Recovery Screen ......51 Step 1: Shut Down and Restart Web Browser............... 51 Step 2: Website for Free TFTP Server ................51 Step 3: Choose Download Site and Install TFTP Server..........

  • Page 5: Compliances

    Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment 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.

  • Page 6: Ec Conformance Declaration

    In Belgium outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.46 - 2.4835 GHz band: Channel In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 - 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 - 7. NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 7: Nxa-Wap250G

    Overview AMX's new NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point (FG2255-50) provides both high performance and increased security to support all of AMX's G4 Modero wireless touch panels. The NXA-WAP250G (FIG. 1) provides convenient WLAN access for office/home computers with connection speeds of up to 54Mbps. This Wi-Fi certified WAP incorporates wireless encryption standards such as enterprise-grade WPA2, WPA, 802.1x, MAC Address filtering, and 64-bit/128-bit...

  • Page 8: Power Connector

    The Reset button on the bottom panel is used to restart the access point or restore the factory default configuration. If you hold down the button for less than 10 seconds, the access point will perform a hardware reset. If you hold down the button for 10 seconds or more, any configuration changes you may have made are removed, and the factory default configuration is restored to the access point.

  • Page 9: Installation

    2. Mount the Access Point – The access point is designed to be mounted on any horizontal surface, such as a desktop, or on a wall. The access point can be mounted on a wall by marking the position of the mounting screws (included) on the wall so they line up with the two mounting slots on the bottom of the access point.

  • Page 10: Access Point Configuration

    Straight-Through Wiring If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and only one of the ports has an internal crossover (MDI-X), the two pairs of wires must be straight-through. FIG. 3 diagrams the RJ-45 pinouts and signals for the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and cable.

  • Page 11: Reset Button Overview

    NXA-WAP250G Component Locations Reset Button Overview The Reset Button (shown in FIG. 7) is used to either restart the WAP-250G or restore the unit to its factory default settings. If you hold down the button for less than 10 seconds, the WAP will perform a hardware reset.

  • Page 12: Diagnosing Access Point Indicators

    Diagnosing Access Point Indicators Symptom Action POWER LED is Off • AC power adapter may be disconnected. Check connections between the access point, the power adapter, and the wall outlet. LAN LED is Off • Verify that the access point and attached device are powered on.

  • Page 13: Initial Configuration

    The NXA-WAP250G has a default IP address of 192.168.1.240 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. If your PC has an IP address on the same subnet (that is, the PC and NXA-WAP250G addresses both start 192.168.1.x), you can connect immediately to the web interface.

  • Page 14: Access Point Mode - Roaming

    A wireless network can also support roaming for mobile users (FIG. 2). Multiple NXA-WAP250Gs can be placed so that a continuous coverage area is created. Wireless users within this area can move freely and remain connected to the network. All NXA-WAP250Gs and wireless stations in the network must be configured with the same SSID.

  • Page 15: Access Point Mode - Repeater And Bridge Mode

    Initial Configuration Access Point Mode - Repeater and Bridge Mode The NXA-WAP250G can also operate in a “repeater and bridge” mode to extend the range of links to wireless clients (FIG. 3). The NXA-WAP250G uses Wireless Distribution System (WDS) to forward traffic between the repeater and the root access point.

  • Page 16: Logging Into The Web Interface

    For information on configuring a password, see the System Setting - Administration section on page 29 The home page displays the Main Menu (FIG. 5). There are two options available, you can configure the basic features of the NXA-WAP250G using the Setup Wizard’s simple steps, or you can configure all features in detail using the Advanced Setup menu.

  • Page 17: Using The Setup Wizard

    Setup Wizard - Operation Mode setting There are two operation modes: AP: Set the device as an Access Point. The device can also act as a root bridge in a wireless bridge network. Repeater & Bridge: Set the device as a Wireless Repeater. The Root AP MAC Address can be assigned manually or selected after clicking Scan.

  • Page 18: Step 2: Network Setting

    Initial Configuration Step 2: Network Setting The options on this page allow you to set the NXA-WAP250G’s IP address assignment method and configures the local Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server and Network Address Translation (NAT) settings (FIG. 7). FIG. 7 Setup Wizard - Network Setting There are three basic methods for configuring the NXA-WAP250G’s IP address:...
  • Page 19 FIG. 9 Setup Wizard - Network Setting (PPoE settings) Static IP: The IP address is assigned manually by the user. This may be required if your NXA-WAP250G is connected to a home gateway router or other device that does not support a DHCP server (FIG.

  • Page 20: Dhcp Server/Nat Setting

    If a management station exists on another network segment, then you must enter the IP address for a Default Gateway that can route traffic between these segments. Also enter the IP address for the Domain Name Server (DNS) to be used for host-name to IP address resolution.
  • Page 21 Setup Wizard - Wireless VAP #1 Setting (WEP settings) Enter key values that match the key type and length settings. Select 64 Bit, 128 Bit, or 152 Bit key length. Note that the same size of encryption key must be supported on all wireless clients (default: 64 Bit).

  • Page 22: Entering Wep Keys

    Entering WEP Keys To enter up to four WEP keys, select the key length and enter the key values for all keys, then press Save. Each of the WEP Keys entered here must match the WEP Keys set on the Touch Panels that will utilize this WAP.

  • Page 23: Step 4: Wireless Vap #2 Setting

    NXA-WAP250G. Click Next to proceed. Step 4: Wireless VAP #2 Setting The options on this page allow you to set the wireless Service Set Identifier (SSID) and wireless security encryption key for the VAP#2 wireless network (FIG. 15). FIG. 15...

  • Page 24: Finish And Reboot

    Both SSIDs (VAP#1 and VAP#2) must use the same encryption method. The options for Wireless VAP #2 Settings are identical to those presented on the Wireless VAP #1 Setting page (see the Step 3: Wireless VAP #1 Setting section on page 16).
  • Page 25 Initial Configuration Rebooting the NXA-WAP200G can take up to 90 seconds. The NXA-WAP250G will start using any configured new IP settings, which must be used to access the web management interface. NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 26 Initial Configuration NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 27: System Configuration

    The NXA-WAP250G’s basic settings can be configured using the Setup Wizard, as described in the Initial Configuration section on page 9. However, for some installations, you may need to configure specific settings that are not available in the Setup Wizard. The Advanced Setup menu provides access to all the unit’s settings for complete control of the WAP-250G’s features.
  • Page 28 Reboot System Restarts the system and resets configuration settings to factory defaults Wireless VAP 1, 2 (Wireless VAP 2 is only available when the Operation Mode is set to AP) Basic Enables the VAP interface and sets the SSID Channel...

  • Page 29: Information

    The items on the Information pages are for status display only, and are not configurable. Information - System The System Information page (FIG. 20) displays basic system configuration settings, as well as the settings for each wireless interface. The items on this page include: AP System Configuration: Displays basic system configuration settings: System Up Time: Length of time since the WAP-250G was powered on.

  • Page 30: Information - Client

    Authentication Type: Shows if open system or shared key authentication is used. Multicast Cipher: The encryption used for broadcast and multicast data. Information - Client The Client page (FIG. 21) displays details on wireless devices currently associated to the WAP-250G. FIG. 21 Client Information The items on this page include: Station Address: The MAC address of the wireless client.

  • Page 31: Information - Network

    PPPoE Setting: Displays whether the PPPoE Setting is enabled or disabled. Enables a connection to an Internet service provider using PPPoE. The PPPoE access user name and password can be set on the Network > PPPoE page. The default setting is Disabled. This field is view-only.

  • Page 32: Information - Event Log

    FIG. 23 Event Log The Event Log page displays the last 128 messages logged in chronological order, from the newest to the oldest. Log messages saved in the WAP-250G’s memory are erased when the device is rebooted. If you have SNTP enabled, time displays in the log.

  • Page 33: System Setting

    To protect access to the management interface, you need to configure an Administrator password as soon as possible. If the password is not configured, then anyone having access to the WAP-250G may be able to compromise WAP-250G and network security.

  • Page 34: System Setting - Country

    (length: 0-32 characters, case-sensitive). Confirm New Password: Enter the password again for verification. System Setting - Country The options on this page enable you to indicate a country of operation for the WAP-250G (FIG. 26). FIG. 26 System Settings - Country...

  • Page 35: System Setting - Operation

    Operation Modes: There are two Operation Modes: AP: Set the device as an Access Point. The device can also act as a root AP in a wireless bridge network. Repeater & Bridge: Set the device as a Wireless Repeater and Bridge. The Root AP MAC Address can be configured manually or selected after clicking Scan.

  • Page 36: System Setting - Vap Management

    FIG. 28 System Settings - VAP Management When VAP management is enabled, it tags traffic from VAP#1 as high priority and traffic from VAP#2 as low priority. This setting is only available when the Operation Mode is set to AP.

  • Page 37: Wireless Vap Settings

    Restore Factory Settings: Click the Restore button to reset the configuration settings for the WAP-250G to the factory defaults and reboot the system. Note that all user configured information will be lost. You will have to use the default IP address to re-gain management access to the WAP-250G.

  • Page 38: Wireless Vap Settings - Basic Setting

    System Configuration Wireless VAP Settings - Basic Setting The Basic Setting page (FIG. 31) allows you to enable the VAP radio interface and define the Service Set Identifier (SSID). The WAP-250G includes an IEEE 802.11g radio for wireless communications. The IEEE 802.11g standard operates within the 2.4 GHz band at up to 54 Mbps.

  • Page 39: Wireless Vap Settings - Channel Setting

    Wireless VAP Settings - Channel Setting The WAP-250G uses one radio channel in the 2.4 GHz band to communicate with its clients. The radio channel may be set manually by the user or automatically by the system, which selects the channel with the least radio interference (FIG.

  • Page 40: Wireless Vap Settings - Wep Setting

    CLEARTEXT to the Station. The station encrypts the text using the configured WEP key, and sends it ENCRYPTED to the AP. The AP then decrypts it to see if the starting ASCII string is produced. This ensures both sides have the same key.
  • Page 41 VAP interface. Enter key values that match the key type and length settings. Select 64 Bit, 128 Bit, or 152 Bit key length. Note that the same size of encryption key must be supported on all wireless clients (default: 64 Bit).

  • Page 42: Wireless Vap Settings - Wpa / Wpa2 Setting

    Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) employs a combination of technologies to provide an enhanced security solution for wireless networks. The WPA Pre-shared Key (WPA-PSK) mode for small networks uses a common password phrase that must be manually distributed to all clients that want to connect to the network.

  • Page 43: Network Settings

    WPA-PSK Key: Enter a key as an easy-to-remember form of letters and numbers. The key must be from 8 to 63 ASCII characters, which can include spaces and is case sensitive. All wireless clients must be configured with the same key to communicate with the VAP interface.
  • Page 44 IP addresses. The DNS is shared between the Ethernet port and the NAT server. If you have a DNS server located on the local network, type the IP address in the text field provided. Otherwise, leave the address as all zeros (0.0.0.0).

  • Page 45: Network Settings - Dhcp Server/Nat Setting

    Network Address Translation (NAT) is a standard method of mapping multiple "internal" IP addresses to one "external" IP address on devices at the edge of a network. For the WAP-250G, the internal (local) IP addresses are the IP addresses assigned to wireless clients by the DHCP server, and the external IP address is the IP address assigned to the Ethernet port.

  • Page 46: Network Settings - Pppoe Setting

    Network Settings - PPPoE Setting Many Internet service providers (ISPs) use the Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) to automatically assign an IP address to users with a DSL modem. The PPPoE page provides the settings needed for this service (FIG. 38).

  • Page 47: Network Settings - Radius Server Setting

    Radius (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) is an authentication, authorization and accounting protocol for applications such as network access or IP mobility. It is intended to work in both local and roaming situations. Use the options on the Radius Server Setting page to configure Radius server settings for wireless clients (FIG.

  • Page 48: Filter

    System Configuration Filter Use the MAC Filter option in the Filter page (FIG. 40) to enable the MAC Authentication filter. The MAC Authentication filter can allow or deny any devices to gain access to the wireless network. FIG. 40 Filter page Click the MAC Filter link at the top of the page to access the following MAC Filter options: System Default: Select Disable, Allow or Deny.

  • Page 49: Time

    Maintaining an accurate time on the WAP-250G enables all system log messages to be stamped with the correct time and date. If the clock is not set, the WAP-250G only records the time from the factory default set at the last bootup.

  • Page 50: Updating Firmware

    Updating Firmware You can upgrade new WAP-250G software from a local file on the management workstation, or from an FTP or TFTP server. Use the options on the Firmware Upgrade page to update the access point system software (FIG. 43).

  • Page 51: Upgrade Via The Web Page

    System Configuration Upgrade via the Web Page The Local File page allows you to update the system software using HTTP to transfer a local file (FIG. 44). FIG. 44 Firmware Upgrade - Local File The items on this page include: New Firmware File: Specifies the name of the code file on the local web management station.

  • Page 52: Upgrade Via A Remote Server

    Firmware Upgrade - Remote File (TFTP) When using an FTP or TFTP server, be sure to first obtain the IP address of the server and note the correct file path where the WAP-250G software is stored. If upgrading from an FTP server, also make sure that you have a user account configured on the server with a user name and password.
  • Page 53 The items on this page include: New firmware file: Specifies the name of the code file on the server. A path on the server can be specified using “/” in the destination file name, providing the path already exists. Other than to indicate a path, the file name must not contain any slashes (\ or /), the leading letter cannot be a period (.), and the maximum length for file names on the FTP/TFTP server is 255...
  • Page 54 System Configuration NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 55: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Step 1: Shut Down and Restart Web Browser 1. Shut down and restart your web browser. 2. Attempt to reconnect to access point after it has completed booting. If this fails to resolve the issue, continue to the next step.

  • Page 56: Step 3: Choose Download Site And Install Tftp Server

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting 2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Download Free TFTP Server located at the bottom of the page (you will have to enter name, e-mail etc…). Step 3: Choose Download Site and Install TFTP Server 1.

  • Page 57: Step 7: Change Tftp Server Settings

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting Step 7: Change TFTP Server Settings 1. Select File. 2. Select Configure. 3. Select the Security Tab and change selection to Transmit and Receive Files (FIG. 48). FIG. 48 TFTP Server Configuration dialog 4. Click OK. Step 8: Re-Connect to WAP 250G 1.
  • Page 58 Appendix A: Troubleshooting NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 59 Glossary NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 60 It’s Your World - Take Control™ 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE, RICHARDSON, TX 75082 USA • 800.222.0193 • 469.624.8000 • 469-624-7153 fax • 800.932.6993 technical support • www.amx.com...

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