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Edimax EW-7205AP User Manual

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  • Page 1 Wireless LAN Access Point EW-7205AP User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction... 1 1.1 Package Contents ... 1 1.2 Features ... 1 1.3 Specifications ... 2 1.4 System Requirement ... 3 1.5 Physical Description ... 3 Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection... 6 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration ... 7 3.1 AP Utility ...

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Wireless LAN Access Point provides a flexible way for users to configure their network by eliminating LAN wiring. With the slick Windows-based configuration tools, users can easily deploy and control this access point. Advanced user authentication ensures a high level of security for wireless networking. In additional to corporate use, this Access Point can also be implemented in the public arena such as airports, hotels, etc..

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Plug-and-play installation. Desktop and wall mountable design. Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u (Wired), IEEE 802.11b (Wireless) Data Rate: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps Security: 64(40)/128-bit WEP data encryption Frequency Band: 2.400~2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band) Operating Channels: Channels 1-11 (US, Canada) Channels 1-13 (Europe ETSI) Channels 1-14 (Japan) Channels 10-11 (Spain)

  • Page 5: System Requirement

    Receive Sensitivity: -80 dBm -83 dBm -86 dBm Dimension: 190(H) x 65(W) x 130(D) mm Temperature: Operating: 32~122°F ( 0 ~50°C) Storage :-13~149°F (-25~65°C) Humidity: 10-95% (Noncondensing) Certifications: Canada/U.S.A FCC Part 15C, sections 15.247, 15.205, 15.209, RSS-210 Europe: ETS 300.328, ETS 300.826 CE Mark System Requirement Computer with USB or Ethernet connection...

  • Page 6: Back Panel

    Color Power Green Green Link/Activity Amber Wireless Green TX/RX Back Panel Access Point’s connection ports are located on the back panel. Below is the description of each connection port. Status Power is supplied. No Power. A valid link is established. Flash Data packets are received.
  • Page 7 Introduction USB Port The USB port which connects to an USB-ready PC is used to configure the Access Point. To work with USB port, the PC must be running Windows 98, Me, 2000 or XP. DC Adapter Port Insert the power jack of the power adapter into this port. 10/100Mbps This port connects to Ethernet network devices, such as a hub, switch, or router.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Wireless Lan Access Point Connection

    Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Access Point 1. Locate an optimum location for the Wireless LAN Access Point. The best location for your Wireless LAN Access Point is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. 2.

  • Page 9: Chapter 3 Wireless Lan Access Point Configuration

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Access Point Two software tools are provided to configure the Access Point. AP Utility The AP Utility can be used when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point through a USB connection and is compatible with Windows 98, Millennium, 2000 and XP.
  • Page 10 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration You can use the Get, Modify and Set buttons to configure the parameters for the Wireless LAN Access Point. “Get” View the current parameters of the Access Point. “Modify” Set new values to the pre-selected parameters. “Set”...
  • Page 11 The parameters for the Wireless LAN Access Point are described below: Parameters MAC Address Regulatory Domain Ethernet IP Address Ethernet Subnet Mask Wireless MAC Address ESSID ESSID Length Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Description The MAC Address of the Access Point. This parameter is used to designate the Access Point’s regulatory domain.
  • Page 12 Parameters Auto Rate Fall Back Wireless Channel WEP type WEP key Wireless Fragmentation Threshold Wireless RTS Threshold Minimum packet size required for an RTS (Request To WEP Keys #1 - #4 Preamble Type Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Description Select Enable or Disable. When this is enabled, the wireless network provides more flexibility when wireless devices roam.
  • Page 13 Parameters/Buttons Authentication Type Access Point Name Operational Rate Set Beacon Period DTIM Receive Antenna Transmit Antenna Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Description Defines the Access Point’s authentication type. Only the Wireless Stations that pass the authentication test can connect to the Access Point. Open System: any stations can associate with the Access Point without authentication.
  • Page 14 Parameters/Buttons Operational Mode User Community User Access Administrator Community Administrator Access Manufacturer Community Manufacturer Access Gateway IP Address IP Filtering DHCP Client Primary Port Authorization Algorithm Enable/Disable the authorized MAC Address stations to Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Description Sets this Access Point to following operational mode. •...
  • Page 15 Parameters/Buttons SNMP Traps WEP 128 keys #1-#4 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Description Enabled/Disabled SNMP traps which are messages indicating that an action related to the Access Point took place. These messages will be displayed in the main window of the SNMP Manager tool. The default key that will be used while WEP type is 128 bits.

  • Page 16: Access Point Snmp Manager

    Access Point SNMP Manager 3.2.1 How to Install the SNMP Manager Step 1: Insert the Setup CD and run the program “setup.exe” which you will find under the Utilities\SNMP folder in your CD. You will see the welcome page of the installation program. Click Next to continue. Step 2: Read the terms of the License Agreement, and if you agree, click Yes;...
  • Page 17 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Step 3: The Choose Destination Location screen will show you the default destination chosen by the program. If you want to install this in another location, click the Browser button and select an alternate destination. When you are ready to continue, click the Next button.
  • Page 18 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Step 4: In this frame you will find where the program will be installed. If you want to change the program folder, please type the name in the Program Folders field. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 19 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Step 5: All the settings of this installation will be shown in the following screen. Click Back to change the settings; otherwise, click Next to continue. Step 6: The SNMP Manager has now been installed. Select Yes to restart your PC.

  • Page 20: Using The Snmp Manager

    Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3.2.2 Using the SNMP Manager Before using the SNMP Manager to configure the Access Point, verify the Ethernet station and the Access Point are on the same subnet. The following is the default IP address and Sub Mask of the Access Point: Default IP Address: 10.170.254.32 Default Sub Mask: 255.255.254.0 In order to change the IP address and Sub Mask of the Access Point, you must use the...

  • Page 21: Connecting To The Access Point

    Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration 3.2.2.1 Connecting to the Access Point Connect to the Access Point Pull down the File menu and select the Connect to Access Point submenu. You can directly connect with the Access Point by typing its IP Address and appropriate password (The default password is "public").

  • Page 22: Configuring The Access Point

    Find Access Point Pull down the File menu and select the Connect to Access Point submenu. This submenu allows you to find and connect with an Access Point without knowing its IP Address. Select the available Access Points and press the Connect button to connect with it.

  • Page 23: Filtering Configuration

    Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Refresh If you want to get the original setting on the Access Point, pull down the File menu and select the Refresh submenu. IP Configuration Pull down the Setup menu and select the IP Configuration from the Bridge submenu.
  • Page 24 Privacy Options Pull down the Setup menu and select the Privacy Options from the Wireless LAN submenu. Key 1~Key 4 64(40)-bit WEP: input 10 digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) as the encryption keys. 128-bit WEP: input 26 digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) as the encryption keys.
  • Page 25 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Access Point Name Fill in a user-friendly name for the Access Point. ESSID This is an up to 32 characters ASCII string used to identify a WLAN that prevents the unintentional merging of two co-located WLANs. The ESSID value must be the same in all stations and Access points in the extended WLAN.
  • Page 26 Auto Rate Fall Back When this is enabled the transmission rate is the optimum rate. In case of obstacles or interference, the system will automatically fall back. Authentication Type Open System: Any station in the WLAN can associate with an Access Point and receive and transmitted data without authentication.
  • Page 27 Modify Authorized MAC Address Pull down the Setup menu and select the Authorized Mac Address from the Wireless LAN submenu. For security reasons the Access Point is able to associate with authorized MAC Address stations. Load File You can build a text file that consists a list of MAC Address, Ex.
  • Page 28 Authorization Table Enable If checked, only devices with MAC Addresses in the Authorization Table can connect to the Access Point. Enable SNMP Traps Pull down the Setup menu and select the Enable SNMP Traps submenu to enable or disable SNMP traps. SNMP Traps are messages indicating the action of the Access Point displayed in the right bottom corner of the main window.
  • Page 29 If you want to view additional information for every Trap Message, you could pull down the Traps menu and select the View Record submenu. Authorization (Password Setting) Pull down the Setup menu and select the Authorization submenu to setup the Administrator and User’s password.
  • Page 30 Reset Device You can reset the Access Point. This action takes place after a user makes configuration changes in order to initiate the changes. Restore Default You can restore the factory default values of the Access Point. Associated Station Pull down the Network menu and select the Associated Station. This screen shows the MAC Address of the associated stations with the Access Point.
  • Page 31 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration Wireless Statistics Pull down the Info menu and select the Wireless Statistics submenu to view the report about the Access Point’s activity. Ethernet Statistics Pull down the Info menu and select the Ethernet Statistics submenu to view the report about the Access Point’s Ethernet Port activity.

  • Page 32: Chapter 4 Wireless Lan Access Point Firmware Upgrade

    Chapter 4 Wireless LAN Access Point Two software tools are provided to upgrade Access Point’s firmware. AP Utility The AP Utility can be used to upgrade Access Point’s firmware through a USB connection and is compatible with Windows 98, Millennium, 2000 and XP. TFTP Client The TFTP Client can be used to upgrade Access Point’s firmware through an Ethernet connection or its wireless connections.

  • Page 33: Tftp Client

    Wireless LAN Access Point Firmware Upgrade TFTP Client 4.2.1 How to Install the TFTP Client Please run the program setup.exe which you will find under DFU\FirmwareUP folder in your CD. Follow the instructions of the setup program and select the directory where the application is installed.
  • Page 34 Wireless LAN Access Point Firmware Upgrade...

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Wireless LAN Access Point. 1. Can the Wireless Access Point act as my DHCP Server? No. The Access Point is nothing more than a wireless hub, and, cannot be configured to handle any DHCP server capabilities.
  • Page 36 7. Can data be intercepted while transmitting through the air? WLAN features two-fold protection in security. On the hardware side, as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology, it has the inherent scrambling security feature. On the software side, the WLAN series offers the encryption function (WEP) to enhance security and access control.

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