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  • Page 1 VX-AP320NA Dual Band Wireless Access Point User's Guide...
  • Page 3 ABLE OF ONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ....................1 Features of your Wireless Access Point ................1 Package Contents ....................... 3 Physical Details ........................4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ....................7 Requirements ........................7 Procedure ..........................7 CHAPTER 3 ACCESS POINT SETUP ................... 9 Overview ..........................
  • Page 4 Wireless LAN Terminology ..................... 99 APPENDIX D COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ............... 102 Overview ......................... 102 Command Reference ...................... 102 P/N: VX-AP320NA Copyright © 2013. All Rights Reserved. Document Version: 1.0 All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
  • Page 5 This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Access Point's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point. The Wireless Access Point links your Wireless Stations to your wired LAN. With the Wireless Access Point, you can select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz radio bands, which provides the flexibil- ity to manage a graceful transition from networks.
  • Page 6 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded • easily, using only your Web Browser. PoE Support. You can use PoE (Power over Ethernet) to provide power to the Wireless •...
  • Page 7 Introduction SNMP Support. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is supported, allowing • you to use a SNMP program to manage the Wireless Access Point. Package Contents The following items should be included: Wireless Access Point • Two 5G Detachable Antennas •...
  • Page 8 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Physical Details Front Panel LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel Attach the 5G antennas here. Antenna Ports (Left Side) Status On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - During start up, and when the Firmware is being upgraded.
  • Page 9 Introduction Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel Reset Button This button has two (2) functions: Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Access Point • will reboot (restart). Reset to Factory Defaults. This button can also be used to clear •...
  • Page 10 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Wall Mount Template The following image illustrates the mounting slots on the bottom of the device. Figure 4: Wall Mount...
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Access Point. Requirements Requirements: TCP/IP network • Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors • Installed Wireless network adapter for each PC that will be wirelessly connected to the • network.
  • Page 12 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Use a standard LAN cable to connect the "LAN" port on the Wireless Access Point to a 10/100/1000BaseT hub/switch on your LAN. Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Access Point and a convenient power outlet, and power up.
  • Page 13 Chapter 3 Access Point Setup This Chapter provides details of the Setup process for Basic Operation of your Wireless Access Point. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure to make the Wireless Access Point a valid device on your LAN, and to function as an Access Point for your Wireless Stations. Wireless Stations may also require configuration.
  • Page 14 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide current user name and password, as set on the Administration-Management-Account screen. Figure 7: Password Dialog You will then see the Status screen, which displays the current settings and status. No data input is possible on this screen. See Chapter 5 for details of the Status screen.
  • Page 15 Access Point Setup System - Basic Settings Screen Click Basic Settings on the System menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 8: Basic Settings Screen Data - Basic Settings Screen Basic Settings Access Point It displays the default host name of the device. Enter a suitable name Name for this Access Point if required.
  • Page 16 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide System - Time Settings Screen Figure 9: Time Settings Screen Data - Time Settings Screen TimeZone Time Settings Select either Manually or Automatically Manually • Date - Select the date to match your location.
  • Page 17 Access Point Setup System - SNMP Settings SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is only useful if you have a SNMP program on your PC. To reach this screen, select SNMP in the System section of the menu. Basic Screen Figure 10: Basic Screen Data - Basic Screen Basic SNMP v1/v2/v3...
  • Page 18 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide SNMPv3 Figure 11: SNMPv3 Screen Data - SNMPv3 Screen SNMPv3 User Name Enter the user name for SNMPv3. Authentication Select the authentication protocol used by SNMPv3. Protocol Enter the authentication key required by SNMPv3.
  • Page 19 Access Point Setup SNMP Trap Figure 12: SNMP Trap Screen Data - SNMP Trap Screen SNMP Trap Server 1 Enter the IP address of the server 1. Server 2 Enter the IP address of the server 2 in case the server 1 is not available.
  • Page 20 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide System - Log Settings If you have a Syslog Server on your LAN, this screen allows you to configure the Access Point to send log data to your Syslog Server. Figure 13: Syslog Settings Screen...
  • Page 21 Access Point Setup Mail Alerts Figure 14: Mail Alerts Screen Data - Mail Alerts Screen Email Alerts Email Alerts If enabled, an E-mail will be sent. If enabled, the e-mail address information (below) must be provided. Log Queue Length Enter the desired length of the log queue. The default is 20 entries.
  • Page 22 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Log Types Figure 15: Log Types Screen Data - Log Types Screen Log Types Log Types Use these checkboxes to determine which events are included in the log. Checking all options will increase the size of the log, so it is good practice to disable any events which are not really required.
  • Page 23 Access Point Setup Wireless - Basic Settings Screen The settings on this screen must match the settings used by Wireless Stations. Click Basic Settings on the Wireless menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 16: Basic Settings Screen Data - Basic Settings Screen Operation Wireless Radio...
  • Page 24 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Wireless Mode For 5G, select the desired option: 802.11a Only (5G) - only 802.11a connections are allowed. If you • only have 802.11a, selecting this option may provide a perfor- mance improvement over using the default setting.
  • Page 25 Access Point Setup Select the desired bandwidth from the list. Channel Bandwidth Select Above or Below Primary Channel from the list. Extension Sub-Channel...
  • Page 26 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Wireless - Virtual APs Screen Clicking the Virtual APs link on the Wireless menu will result in a screen like the following. Figure 17: Virtual APs Settings Data - Virtual APs Settings Screen VAPs Wireless Radio Select the either Radio 1 or Radio 2 for the wireless feature.
  • Page 27 Access Point Setup VAP List All available VAPs are listed. Up to 16 VAPs/Radios can be supported. For each VAP, the following data is displayed: • If displayed before the name of the VAP, this indicates the VAP is currently enabled. If not displayed, the VAP is currently disabled.
  • Page 28 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Virtual AP Screen This screen is displayed when you select a VAP on the Virtual AP Settings screen, and click the Configure button. Figure 18: Virtual VAP Screen Data - Virtual VAP Screen Basic Settings VAP Name Enter a suitable name for this VAP.
  • Page 29 Access Point Setup VAP Rate Limit Max Downstream Enter the maximum downstream rate for the VAP. "0" means no Rate limit. Max Upstream Rate Enter the maximum upstream rate for the VAP. "0" means no limit. Station Rate Limit Enter the maximum downstream rate for each wireless station. "0" Max Downstream Rate means no limit.
  • Page 30 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Each user's wireless client must support 802.1x and provide the Radius authentication • data when required. All data transmission is encrypted using the WPA2 standard. Keys are automatically • generated, so no key input is required.
  • Page 31 Access Point Setup Security Settings - None Figure 19: Wireless Security - None No security is used. Anyone using the correct SSID can connect to your network.
  • Page 32 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Settings - WEP This is the 802.11b standard. Data is encrypted before transmission, but the encryption system is not very strong. Figure 20: WEP Screen Data - WEP Screen Data Select the desired option, and ensure your Wireless stations have the...
  • Page 33 Access Point Setup Authentication Normally, you can leave this at “Automatic”, so that Wireless Stations can use either method ("Open System" or "Shared Key".). If you wish to use a particular method, select the appropriate value - "Open System" or "Shared Key". All Wireless stations must then be set to use the same method.
  • Page 34 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Settings - WPA-PSK Like WEP, data is encrypted before transmission. WPA is more secure than WEP, and should be used if possible. The PSK (Pre-shared Key) must be entered on each Wireless station. The 256Bit encryption key is derived from the PSK, and changes frequently.
  • Page 35 Access Point Setup Security Settings - WPA2-PSK This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater security, using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) method of encryption. Figure 22: WPA2-PSK Screen Data - WPA2-PSK Screen WPA2-PSK Network Key Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a 256Bit key derived from this key.
  • Page 36 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Settings - WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK This method, sometimes called "Mixed Mode", allows clients to use EITHER WPA-PSK (with TKIP) OR WPA2-PSK (with AES). Figure 23: WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Screen Data - WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Screen...
  • Page 37 Access Point Setup Security Settings - WPA with Radius This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentica- tion according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard. Figure 24: WPA with Radius Screen Data - WPA with Radius Screen WPA with Radius WPA Encryption...
  • Page 38 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Settings - WPA2 with Radius This version of WPA2 requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentica- tion according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA2 standard.
  • Page 39 Access Point Setup Security Settings - WPA and WPA2 with Radius EITHER WPA or WPA2 require a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authenti- cation according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using EITHER WPA or WPA2 standard.
  • Page 40 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Settings - 802.1x This uses the 802.1x standard for client authentication, and WEP for data encryption. If this option is selected: This Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server.
  • Page 41 Access Point Setup Wireless - Radius Settings Clicking the Radius link on the Wireless menu will result in a screen like the following. Figure 28: Authentication Server Settings Data - Authentication Server Screen Authentication Server Primary IP Address Enter the name or IP address of the Radius Server on your network.
  • Page 42 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Accounting Server Figure 29: Accounting Server Screen Data - Accounting Server Screen Accounting Server Primary IP Address Enter the IP address in the following fields if you want this Access Point to send accounting data to the Radius Server.
  • Page 43 Access Point Setup Wireless - Access Control This feature can be used to block access to your LAN by unknown or untrusted wireless stations. Click Access Control on the Wireless menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 30: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen Wireless Radio Select the either Radio 1 or Radio 2 for the wireless feature.
  • Page 44 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Control Type There are three options: Open • Allow Following MAC Addresses to Connect to Wireless • network - It's only used for Access Control with Local Database. If selected, then clients with MAC Addresses in Local Database can connect to the wireless network.
  • Page 45 Access Point Setup Wireless - Advanced Settings Parameters Screen Clicking the Parameters link on the Wireless menu will result in a screen like the following. Figure 31: Parameters Screen Data - Parameters Screen Parameters Wireless Radio Select the either Radio 1 or Radio 2 for the wireless feature. Fragmentation Length Enter the preferred setting between 256 and 2346.
  • Page 46 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide DTIM Interval Enter the preferred setting between 1 and 255. Normally, this can be left at the default value. RTS/CTS Threshold Enter the preferred setting between 1 and 2347. Normally, this can be left at the default value.
  • Page 47 Access Point Setup User Control Screen Click User Control on the Wireless menu to view a screen like the following: Figure 32: User Control Screen Data - User Control Screen User Control Wireless Radio Select the either Radio 1 or Radio 2 for the wireless feature. User Control Select the method of controlling the Wireless Stations.
  • Page 48 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Auto Frequency Screen Figure 33: Auto Frequency Screen Data - Auto Frequency Screen Auto Frequency Wireless Radio Select the either Radio 1 or Radio 2 for the wireless feature. Auto Frequency If enabled, the device can adjust its wireless channel at a specified Mode interval.
  • Page 49 Access Point Setup Load Balance Screen Figure 34: Load Balance Screen Data - Load Balance Screen Load Balance Load Balance Mode Enable or disable this function. Load Balance Group Specify the group name. The feature will only work with the Access Points that are in same group.
  • Page 50 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide WMM Screen Figure 35: WMM Screen Data - WMM Screen Wireless Radio Select the desired radio option from the list. WMM Support Check this to enable WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) support. This feature is also supported by your wireless clients, whose voice and multimedia traffic will be given a higher priority than other traffic.
  • Page 51 Access Point Setup AIFSN Specify the AIFSN (Arbitration Interframe Space) of the AC here. The idle duration increases as the AIFSN value increases. CWmin/CWmax CWmin (Minimum Contention Windows) and CWmax (Maxi- mum Contention Windows) determine the average backoff slots, which increases as the two values in- crease.
  • Page 52 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Rate Limitation Screen Figure 37: Rate limitation Screen Data - Rate limitation Screen Rate limitation Rate Limitation If this feature is enabled, it will be disconnected when one wireless client's link rate is lower than the specified lowest rate in a specified duration.
  • Page 53 Access Point Setup Network - IP Settings Screen Figure 38: IP Settings Screen Data - IP Settings Screen IP Settings IP Settings Select the desired option from the drop-down list. Static - Select it if you want to configure one static IP Address for •...
  • Page 54 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide AC DNS Name 1 Enter the primary DNS name for the AC. AC DNS Name 2 Enter the secondary DNS name for the AC. It is optional.
  • Page 55 Access Point Setup Network - VLAN Settings Screen Figure 39: VLAN Settings Screen Data - VLAN Settings Screen VLAN Settings Enable 802.1Q This option is only useful if the hubs/switches on your LAN support VLAN the VLAN standard. Management Define the VLAN ID used for management. VLAN...
  • Page 56 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Network - STP Screen Figure 40: STP Screen Data - STP Screen Enable Spanning Enable this if you want to use this feature. Tree Protocol...
  • Page 57 Access Point Setup Network - IGMP Settings Screen Figure 41: IGMP Settings Screen Data - IGMP Settings Screen IGMP Settings IGMP Snooping This option is only useful if the hubs/switches on your LAN support the VLAN standard.
  • Page 58 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Network - Bridge Parameters Screen Figure 42: Bridge Parameters Screen Data - Bridge Parameters Screen Bridge Parameters Ageing Time This value indicates the ageing time on the bridge. If it is timeout, this station will be removed from the bridge table.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4 PC and Server Configu- ration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required for each PC on the local LAN. Overview All Wireless Stations need to have settings which match the Wireless Access Point. These settings depend on the mode in which the Access Point is being used. If using WEP or WPA-PSK, it is only necessary to ensure that each Wireless station's •...
  • Page 60 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Using WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK For each of the following items, each Wireless Station must have the same settings as the Wireless Access Point. Mode On each PC, the mode must be set to Infrastructure. SSID (ESSID) This must match the value used on the Wireless Access Point.
  • Page 61 PC and Server Configuration Using WPA-Enterprise This is the most secure and most complex system. WPA-Enterprise mode provides greater security and centralized management, but it is more complex to configure. Wireless Station Configuration For each of the following items, each Wireless Station must have the same settings as the Wireless Access Point.
  • Page 62 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide 802.1x Server Setup (Windows 2000 Server) This section describes using Microsoft Internet Authentication Server as the Radius Server, since it is the most common Radius Server available that supports the EAP-TLS authentication method. The following services on the Windows 2000 Domain Controller (PDC) are also required: dhcpd •...
  • Page 63 PC and Server Configuration Figure 43: Components Screen Click Next. Select the Enterprise root CA, and click Next. Figure 44: Certification Screen Enter the information for the Certificate Authority, and click Next.
  • Page 64 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 45: CA Screen Click Next if you don't want to change the CA's configuration data. Installation will warn you that Internet Information Services are running, and must be stopped before continuing. Click Ok, then Finish.
  • Page 65 PC and Server Configuration Figure 47: IP Address Screen Add exclusions in the address fields if required. If no exclusions are required, leave it blank. Click Next. Change the Lease Duration time if preferred. Click Next. Select Yes, I want to configure these options now, and click Next. Enter the router address for the current subnet.
  • Page 66 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Certificate Authority Setup Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Certification Authority. Right-click Policy Settings, and select New - Certificate to Issue. Figure 49: Certificate Authority Screen Select Authenticated Session and Smartcard Logon (select more than one by holding down the Ctrl key).
  • Page 67 PC and Server Configuration Figure 51: Active Directory Screen Select the Group Policy tab, choose Default Domain Policy then click Edit. Figure 52: Group Policy Tab Select Computer Configuration - Windows Settings - Security Settings - Public Key Poli- cies, right-click Automatic Certificate Request Settings - New - Automatic Certificate Request.
  • Page 68 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 53: Group Policy Screen When the Certificate Request Wizard appears, click Next. Select Computer, then click Next. Figure 54: Certificate Template Screen 10. Ensure that your certificate authority is checked, then click Next.
  • Page 69 PC and Server Configuration Internet Authentication Service (Radius) Setup Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Internet Authentication Service Right-click on Clients, and select New Client. Figure 55: Service Screen Enter a name for the access point, click Next. Enter the address or name of the Wireless Access Point, and set the shared secret, as entered on the Security Settings of the Wireless Access Point.
  • Page 70 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide 11. Click Edit Profile... and select the Authentication tab. Enable Extensible Authentication Protocol, and select Smart Card or other Certificate. Deselect other authentication meth- ods listed. Click OK. Figure 57: Authentication Screen 12. Select No if you don't want to view the help for EAP. Click Finish.
  • Page 71 PC and Server Configuration Remote Access Login for Users Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools- Active Directory Users and Computers. Double click on the user who you want to enable. Select the Dial-in tab, and enable Allow access. Click OK. Figure 58: Dial-in Screen...
  • Page 72 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Using 802.1x Mode (without WPA) This is very similar to using WPA-Enterprise. The only difference is that on your client, you must NOT enable the setting The key is provided for me automatically. Instead, you must enter the WEP key manually, ensuring it matches the WEP key used on the Access Point.
  • Page 73 Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless Access Point and the status screens. Status Screen Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen. Figure 60: Device Info Screen Data - Device Info Screen Access Point Service Provider The name of the service provider will be displayed.
  • Page 74 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide System Status This screen is displayed when the System Status button is clicked. Figure 61: System Status Screen Data - System Status Screen Access Point Name The current name will be displayed. MAC Address The MAC (physical) address of the Wireless Access Point.
  • Page 75 Operation and Status Network Status This screen is displayed when the Network Status button is clicked. Figure 62: IP Settings Screen Data - IP Settings Screen TCP/IP IP Type The current IP type is displayed. IP Address The IP Address of the Wireless Access Point. Subnet Mask The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above.
  • Page 76 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Ethernet This screen is displayed when the Ethernet button is clicked. Figure 63 Ethernet Screen Data - Ethernet Screen Ethernet Ethernet Status The current Ethernet status is displayed.
  • Page 77 Operation and Status Wireless Status Basic Screen Figure 64: Basic Screen Data - Basic Screen Basic AP Mode The current Access Point mode is displayed. Channel/Frequency The Channel currently in use is displayed. Wireless Mode The current mode (e.g. 802.11g) is displayed. WMM Support "Enabled"...
  • Page 78 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Virtual AP Status Screen Figure 65: Virtual AP Status Screen Data - Virtual AP Status Screen Virtual AP Status Wireless Radio Select the desired band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) used by this profile.
  • Page 79 Operation and Status Wireless Stations Screen Figure 66: Wireless Stations Screen Data - Wireless Station Screen Station List Wireless Radio Select the desired band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) used by this profile. Station ID The ID of each Wireless Station is displayed. If the ID is not known, "unknown"...
  • Page 80 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Log Screen Figure 67: Log Screen Data - Log Screen Data Current Time The system date and time is displayed. The Log shows details of the connections to the Wireless Access Point. Buttons Refresh Update the data on screen.
  • Page 81 Operation and Status Statistics Screen Ethernet Screen Figure 68: Ethernet Screen Data - Ethernet Screen Ethernet Packets Received The number of packets received by the Access Point. Packets Sent The number of packets sent by the Access Point. Bytes Received The number of bytes received by the Access Point.
  • Page 82 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Wireless Screen Figure 69: Wireless Screen Data - Wireless Screen VAP0~VAP7 Wireless Radio Select the desired band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) used by this profile. Packets Received The number of packets received by the Access Point.
  • Page 83 Chapter 6 Access Point Manage- ment This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Access Point's "Administration" Features. Overview This Chapter covers the following features, available on the Wireless Access Point’s Administration menu. AP Type • Management • Auto Config •...
  • Page 84 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Data - AP Type Screen Account AP Type Select the AP type as required. If "FAT AP -> Bridge Mode" is selected, please refer to the Chapter 7 Access Point Mode for more details.
  • Page 85 Access Point Management Management Screen Account Screen The Account screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless Access Point. This pass- word limits access to the configuration interface. The default password is password. It is recommended that this be changed, using this screen. Figure 71: Account Screen Data - Account Screen Account...
  • Page 86 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Method Screen Figure 72: Method Screen Data - Method Screen Method Enable Wireless Web Enable this to allow wireless client access the device. Access Enable HTTP Enable this to allow admin connections via HTTP. If enabled, you must provide a port number in the field below.
  • Page 87 Access Point Management Control Screen This feature can be used to block access to your LAN by unknown or untrusted wireless stations. Figure 73: Control Screen Data - Control Screen Turn IP Select the desired option, as required Management Enable or Disable the Management Control feature. •...
  • Page 88 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Auto Config To reach this screen, select Auto Config in the Administration section of the menu. Figure 74: Auto Config Screen Data - Auto Config Screen Auto Config Auto Config If enabled, this AP will perform Auto Configuration.
  • Page 89 Access Point Management Config File This screen allows you to Backup (download) the configuration file, and to restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file. You can also set the Wireless Access Point back to its factory default settings. To reach this screen, select Config File in the Management section of the menu. Figure 75: Config File Screen Data - Config File Screen Backup...
  • Page 90 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Defaults Revert to factory To erase the current settings and restore the original factory default settings default settings, click Restore to Defaults button. Note! This will terminate the current connection. The Access Point •...
  • Page 91 Access Point Management Ping Test This screen allows you to perform a "Ping". These activities can be useful in solving network problems. Figure 76: Ping Test Screen Data - Ping Test Screen Ping Ping Test Mode Select the desired option from the drop-down list. Ping IP Address Enter the IP address you wish to ping.
  • Page 92 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Auto Reboot If you have a Syslog Server on your LAN, this screen allows you to configure the Access Point to send log data to your Syslog Server. Figure 77: Auto Reboot Screen Data - Auto Reboot Screen...
  • Page 93 Access Point Management Firmware Upgrade The firmware (software) in the Wireless Access Point can be upgraded using your Web Brows- You must first download the upgrade file, and then select Upgrade Firmware in the Management section of the menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 78: Firmware Upgrade Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: Click the Browse button and navigate to the location of the upgrade file.
  • Page 94 Chapter 7 Access Point Mode This Chapter explains configuration and operation when in "Access Point". Overview There are two modes available on the Device Mode screen. Router - In this mode, this device can provide shared Internet Access to all your LAN •...
  • Page 95 Access Point Mode Home Screen If in Access Point mode, the home screen will look like the example below. Figure 79: Home Screen - Access Point Mode Note that the menu has changed, many of the options in Router mode are the same as Bridge mode.
  • Page 96 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Device Mode Screen This screen is used to change back to Router mode, if desired. Figure 80: Device Mode Screen Data - Device Mode Screen Device Mode Select the desired device mode for the router: Router - In this mode, this device can provide shared Internet Access •...
  • Page 97 Access Point Mode Status Screen In Access Point mode, the Status screen looks like the example below. Figure 81: Device Info Screen - Access Point Mode Data - Device Info Screen (Access Point Mode) Device Info Hardware Version The version of the hardware currently used. Firmware Version The version of the firmware currently installed.
  • Page 98 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide VLAN Screen In Access Point mode, the VLAN screen looks like the example below. Figure 82: VLAN Screen Data - VLAN Screen VLAN VLAN(802.1Q) It displays the status (Enabled or disabled) of VLAN. It displays the VLAN ID of Management VLAN.
  • Page 99 Appendix A Specifications Wireless Access Point Hardware Specifications 1 x RJ45 auto-sensing 10/100/1000BASE-TX Ethernet LAN port with 802.3af+ PoE Antennae 4 external omni antennas Operating Temperature -10° C to 50° C Operating Humidity 10% - 90% non-condensing Power Adapter 12V/1A External Console Port 1 x RJ45-base Console Wireless Interface...
  • Page 100 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide FCC 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 protec- tion against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 101 Appendix B Troubleshooting Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Access Point and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Access Point still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to the Wireless Access Point to configure it.
  • Page 102 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide Problem 2: My PC can't connect to the LAN via the Wireless Access Point. Solution 2 Check the following: The SSID and WEP settings on the PC match the settings on the Wire- •...
  • Page 103 Appendix C About Wireless LANs Overview Wireless networks have their own terms and jargon. It is necessary to understand many of these terms in order to configure and operate a Wireless LAN. Wireless LAN Terminology Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: Ad-hoc •...
  • Page 104 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide As Wireless Stations are physically moved through the area covered by an ESS, they will automatically change to the Access Point which has the least interference or best perfor- mance. This capability is called Roaming. (Access Points do not have or require Roaming capabilities.)
  • Page 105 Appendix C - About Wireless LANs Each user's wireless client must support 802.1x and provide the login data when required. • All data transmission is encrypted using the WPA standard. Keys are automatically generated, so no key input is required. 802.1x This uses the 802.1x standard for client authentication, and WEP for data encryption.
  • Page 106 Appendix D Command Line Inter- face Overview If desired, the Command Line Interface (CLI) can be used for configuration. This creates the possibility of creating scripts to perform common configuration changes. The CLI requires a Telnet connection to the Wireless Access Point. Using the CLI - Telnet Start your Telnet client, and establish a connection to the Access Point.
  • Page 107 Appendix D - Command Line Interface get aging Display Idle Timeout Interval get authentication Display Authentication Type of WEP get beaconinterval Display Beacon Interval get channel Display Radio Channel get country Display Country/Domain get defaultkey Display Default Key Index get description Display Access Point Description get dhcp Display DHCP Mode...
  • Page 108 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide get password Display Login Password get psk Display Pre-shared Key get radiusserver Display RADIUS Server IP Address get radiusport Display RADIUS Port Number get radiussecret Display RADIUS Shared Secret get remoteptmp Display PTMP's Remote MAC Address List...
  • Page 109 Appendix D - Command Line Interface get systemname Display Access Point System Name get telnet Display Telnet Mode get time Display Current System Time get timezone Display Time Zone Setting get uptime Display Access Point Up Time get username Display Login User Name get vapname Display Virtual AP Name get version...
  • Page 110 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide set dnsserver Set DNS Server IP Address set dot1xdynkeyupdate Set 802.1x Dynamic Key Update Mode set dot1xdynkeylife Set 802.1x Dynamic Key Life Time (in Minutes) set dot1xkeytype Set 802.1x Distribute Key Method set fragthreshold...
  • Page 111 Appendix D - Command Line Interface set roguesnmp Set Rogue AP Detection SNMP Trap Mode set roguetype Set Rogue AP Definition set rtsthreshold Set RTS/CTS Threshold set security Set Wireless Security Mode set shortpreamble Set Short Preamble set snmpreadcommu- Set SNMP Read Community nity Set SNMP Write Community set snmpwritecommu-...
  • Page 112 VX-AP320NA Wireless Access Point User Guide factoryrestore Restore to Default Factory Settings apply To make the changes take effect exit Quit the telnet...