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  • Page 1 User Guide NP720 Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................... 1 Features of your Wireless Access Point................1 Package Contents ......................4 Physical Details........................4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION....................7 Requirements........................7 Procedure ........................... 7 CHAPTER 3 ACCESS POINT SETUP .................. 9 Overview ..........................9 Setup using the Windows Utility..................
  • Page 3 APPENDIX D ABOUT WIRELESS LANS................96 Overview .......................... 96 Wireless LAN Terminology .................... 96 APPENDIX E COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ..............99 Overview .......................... 99 Command Reference..................... 100 P/N: 9560N90001 Copyright © 2006. All Rights Reserved. Document Version: 2.0 All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Access Point's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Access Point. The Wireless Access Point links your 802.11g or 802.11b Wireless Stations to your wired LAN. The Wireless stations and devices on the wired LAN are then on the same network, and can communicate with each other without regard for whether they are connected to the network via a Wireless or wired connection.

  • Page 5: Security Features

    Wireless Access Point User Guide • Bridge Mode Support. The Wireless Access Point can operate in Bridge Mode, con- necting to another Access Point. Both PTP (Point to Point) and PTMP (Point to Multi- Point) Bridge modes are supported. And you can even use both Bridge Mode and Access Point Mode simultaneously! •...

  • Page 6: Advanced Features

    Introduction Advanced Features • Auto Configuration. The Wireless Access Point can perform self-configuration by copying the configuration data from another Access Point. This feature is enabled by de- fault. • Auto Update. The Wireless Access Point can automatically update its firmware, by downloading and installing new firmware from your FTP server.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Package Contents The following items should be included: • Wireless Access Point • Power Adapter • Quick Start Guide • CD-ROM containing the on-line manual and setup utility. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. Physical Details Front Panel LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Introduction Rear Panel Figure 3 Rear Panel One antenna (aerial) is supplied. Best results are usually obtained with Antenna the antenna in a vertical position. Console port DB9 female RS232 port. This button has two (2) functions: Reset Button • Reboot.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Installation

    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 Procedure 1.
  • Page 11 Wireless Access Point User Guide 2. Use a standard LAN cable to connect the “Ethernet” port on the Wireless Access Point to a 10/100BaseT hub on your LAN. 3. Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Access Point and a convenient power outlet, and power up.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Access Point Setup

    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 13 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 6: Management utility Screen Wireless Access Points The main panel displays a list of all Wireless Access Points found on the network. For each Access Point, the following data is shown: Name The Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device. The IP address for the Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 14: Setup Procedure

    Access Point Setup Setup Procedure 1. Select the desired Wireless Access Point. 2. Click the Set IP Address button. 3. If prompted, enter the user name and password. The default values are admin for the User Name, and password for the Password. 4.

  • Page 15: Setup Using A Web Browser

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Setup using a Web Browser Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.08 or later • Internet Explorer V4 or later Setup Procedure Before commencing, install the Wireless Access Point in your LAN, as described previously. 1.
  • Page 16 Access Point Setup 7. From the menu, check the following screens, and configure as necessary for your envi- ronment. Details of these screens and settings are described in the following sections of this chapter. • Access Control - MAC level access control. •...

  • Page 17: Access Control

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Access Control This feature can be used to block access to your LAN by unknown or untrusted wireless stations. Click Access Control on the menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 8: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen Use this checkbox to Enable or Disable this feature as desired.

  • Page 18: Trusted Wireless Stations

    Access Point Setup Trusted Wireless Stations To change the list of trusted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Access Control screen. You will see a screen like the sample below. Figure 9: Trusted Wireless Stations Data - Trusted Wireless Stations Trusted Wireless This lists any Wireless Stations which you have designated as “Trusted”.

  • Page 19: Security Profiles

    Wireless Access Point User Guide De-select any Stations currently selected in the "Other Stations" Select None list. To change an existing entry in the "Trusted Stations" list, select it Edit and click this button. 1. Select the Station in the "Trusted Station" list. 2.
  • Page 20 Access Point Setup Data - Security Profiles Screen Profile All available profiles are listed. For each profile, the following data Profile List is displayed: • If displayed before the name of the profile, this indicates the profile is currently enabled. If not displayed, the profile is cur- rently disabled.

  • Page 21: Vlan Configuration Screen

    Wireless Access Point User Guide VLAN Configuration Screen This screen is accessed via the Configure VLAN button on the Security Profiles screen. • The settings on this screen will be ignored unless the Use VLAN option on the Security Profiles screen is selected. •...

  • Page 22: Security Profile Screen

    Access Point Setup Security Profile Screen This screen is displayed when you select a Profile on the Security Profiles screen, and click the Configure button. Figure 12: Security Profile Screen Profile Data Enter the desired settings for each of the following: Enter a suitable name for this profile.
  • Page 23 Wireless Access Point User Guide • 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). • WPA with Radius - This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard.
  • Page 24 Access Point Setup Security Settings - None Figure 13: Wireless Security - None No security is used. Anyone using the correct SSID can connect to your network. The only settings available from this screen are Radius MAC Authentication and UAM (Universal Access Method).
  • Page 25 Wireless Access Point User Guide • If not successful, “ ” is en- xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx MAC authentication failed tered in the log,, and station status is shown as “authenticating” on the station list table. Radius-based MAC authentication Screen This screen will look different depending on the current security setting. If you have already provided the address of your Radius server, you won't be prompted for it again.
  • Page 26 Access Point Setup UAM (Universal Access Method) is intended for use in Internet cafes, Hot Spots, and other sites where the Access Point is used to provide Internet Access. If enabled, then HTTP (TCP, port 80) connections are checked. (UAM only works on HTTP connections;...
  • Page 27 Wireless Access Point User Guide 3. On the Access Point’s UAM screen, select External Web-based Authentication, and enter the URL for the welcome page on your Web server. 4. Add users on your RADIUS server as required, and allow access by these users. 5.
  • Page 28 Access Point Setup If selected, then when a user first tries to access the Internet, they will External be blocked, and re-directed to the URL below. This needs to be on Web-based Authentication your own local Web Server. The page must also link back to the built- in login page on this device to complete the login procedure.
  • Page 29 Wireless Access Point User Guide Data - WEP Screen Select the desired option, and ensure your Wireless stations have the Data same setting: Encryption • 64 Bit Encryption - Keys are 10 Hex (5 ASCII) characters. • 128 Bit Encryption - Keys are 26 Hex (13 ASCII) characters. •...
  • Page 30 Access Point Setup 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. Figure 17: WPA-PSK Wireless Security Data - WPA-PSK Screen WPA-PSK...
  • Page 31 Wireless Access Point User Guide 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 18: WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA2-PSK Screen WPA2-PSK Network Key Enter the key value.
  • Page 32 Access Point Setup 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 19: WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Screen WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Network Key Enter the key value.
  • Page 33 Wireless Access Point User Guide 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.
  • Page 34 Access Point Setup TKIP. This refers to the key used for broadcast transmissions. Enable Group Key Update this if you want the keys to be updated regularly. This field determines how often the Group key is dynamically Key Lifetime updated. Enter the desired value. If enabled, the Group key will be updated whenever any member Update Group key leaves the group or disassociates from the Access Point.
  • Page 35 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 36 Access Point Setup AES. This refers to the key used for broadcast transmissions. Enable Group Key Update this if you want the keys to be updated regularly. This field determines how often the Group key is dynamically Key Lifetime updated. Enter the desired value. If enabled, the Group key will be updated whenever any member Update Group key leaves the group or disassociates from the Access Point.
  • Page 37 Wireless Access Point User Guide 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 38 Access Point Setup Group Key Update This refers to the key used for broadcast transmissions. Enable this if you want the keys to be updated regularly. This field determines how often the Group key is dynamically Key Lifetime updated. Enter the desired value. If enabled, the Group key will be updated whenever any member Update Group key leaves the group or disassociates from the Access Point.
  • Page 39 Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Settings - 802.1x This uses the 802.1x standard for client authentication, and WEP for data encryption. If possi- ble, you should use WPA-802.1x instead, because WPA encryption is much stronger than WEP encryption. If this option is selected: •...
  • Page 40 Access Point Setup Data - 802.1x Screen 802.1x Enter the name or IP address of the Radius Server on your Radius Server Address network. Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius Radius Port Server. This read-only field displays the current login name, which is Client Login Name the same as the name of the Access Point.
  • Page 41 Wireless Access Point User Guide Radius MAC The current status is displayed. Authentication Click the Configure button to configure this feature if required. The current status is displayed. Click the Configure button to configure this feature if required.

  • Page 42: System Screen

    Access Point Setup System Screen Click System on the menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 24: System Screen Data - System Screen Identification Enter a suitable name for this Access Point. Access Point Name...
  • Page 43 Wireless Access Point User Guide If desired, you can enter a description for the Access Point. Description Country Domain Select the country or domain matching your current location. MAC Address The MAC address is displayed. IP Address Select this option if you have a DHCP Server on your LAN, and you DHCP Client wish the Access Point to obtain an IP address automatically.

  • Page 44: Wireless Screens

    Access Point Setup Wireless Screens There are two (2) configuration screens available: • Basic Settings • Advanced Basic Settings Screen The settings on this screen must match the settings used by Wireless Stations. Click Basic on the menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 25: Basic Settings Screen Data - Basic Settings Screen Operation...
  • Page 45 Wireless Access Point User Guide AP Mode Both Bridge mode and AP mode can be used simultaneously, unless AP mode is "Client/Repeater". Select the desired AP mode: • None (disable) - Disable AP mode. Use this if you want to act a Bridge only.
  • Page 46 Access Point Setup PTP Bridge AP This is not required unless the Bridge Mode is "Point-to-Point Bridge (PTP)". In this case, you must enter the MAC address of the other AP MAC Address in this field. In PTMP mode, This is only functional if using Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge (PTMP) only allow mode.

  • Page 47: Advanced Settings

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Advanced Settings Clicking the Advanced link on the menu will result in a screen like the following. Figure 26: Advanced Settings Data - Advanced Settings Screen Basic Rate Basic Rate The Basic Rate is used for broadcasting. It does not determine the data transmission rate, which is determined by the "Mode"...
  • Page 48 Access Point Setup Enable WMM Support Check this to enable WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) support in the Access Point. If WMM is also supported by your wireless clients, voice and multimedia traffic will be given a higher priority than other traffic. If enabled, then WMM acknowledgement is disabled.

  • Page 49: Chapter 4 Pc And Server Configuration

    Chapter 4 PC and Server Configuration 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. •...

  • Page 50: Using Wpa-Psk

    PC and Server Configuration Using WPA-PSK For each of the following items, each Wireless Station must have the same settings as the Wireless Access Point. On each PC, the mode must be set to Infrastructure. Mode SSID (ESSID) This must match the value used on the Wireless Access Point. The default value is wireless Note! The SSID is case sensitive.

  • Page 51: Server Setup (Windows 2000 Server)

    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: •...
  • Page 52 PC and Server Configuration Figure 27: Components Screen 4. Click Next. 5. Select the Enterprise root CA, and click Next. Figure 28: Certification Screen 6. Enter the information for the Certificate Authority, and click Next.

  • Page 53: Dhcp Server Configuration

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 29: CA Screen 7. Click Next if you don't want to change the CA's configuration data. 8. Installation will warn you that Internet Information Services are running, and must be stopped before continuing. Click Ok, then Finish. DHCP server configuration 1.
  • Page 54 PC and Server Configuration Figure 31:IP Address Screen 6. Add exclusions in the address fields if required. If no exclusions are required, leave it blank. Click Next. 7. Change the Lease Duration time if preferred. Click Next. 8. Select Yes, I want to configure these options now, and click Next. 9.
  • Page 55 Wireless Access Point User Guide Certificate Authority Setup 1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Certification Authority. 2. Right-click Policy Settings, and select New - Certificate to Issue. Figure 33: Certificate Authority Screen 3. Select Authenticated Session and Smartcard Logon (select more than one by holding down the Ctrl key).
  • Page 56 PC and Server Configuration Figure 35: Active Directory Screen 6. Select the Group Policy tab, choose Default Domain Policy then click Edit. Figure 36: Group Policy Tab 7. Select Computer Configuration - Windows Settings - Security Settings - Public Key Policies, right-click Automatic Certificate Request Settings - New - Automatic Certificate Request.
  • Page 57 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 37: Group Policy Screen 8. When the Certificate Request Wizard appears, click Next. 9. Select Computer, then click Next. Figure 38: Certificate Template Screen 10. Ensure that your certificate authority is checked, then click Next. 11.
  • Page 58 PC and Server Configuration Internet Authentication Service (Radius) Setup 1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Internet Authentication Service 2. Right-click on Clients, and select New Client. Figure 39: Service Screen 3. Enter a name for the access point, click Next. 4.
  • Page 59 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 41: Authentication Screen 12. Select No if you don't want to view the help for EAP. Click Finish.
  • Page 60 PC and Server Configuration Remote Access Login for Users 1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools- Active Directory Users and Computers. 2. Double click on the user who you want to enable. 3. Select the Dial-in tab, and enable Allow access. Click OK. Figure 42: Dial-in Screen...

  • Page 61: 802.1X Client Setup On Windows Xp

    Wireless Access Point User Guide 802.1x Client Setup on Windows XP Windows XP ships with a complete 802.1x client implementation. If using Windows 2000, you can install SP3 (Service Pack 3) to gain the same functionality. If you don't have either of these systems, you must use the 802.1x client software provided with your wireless adapter.
  • Page 62 PC and Server Configuration Figure 44: Wireless CA Screen 5. Select User certificate request and select User Certificate, the click Next. Figure 45: Request Type Screen 6. Click Submit.
  • Page 63 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 46: Identifying Information Screen 7. A message will be displayed, then the certificate will be returned to you. Click Install this certificate. Figure 47:Certificate Issued Screen 8. . You will receive a confirmation message. Click Yes.
  • Page 64 PC and Server Configuration Figure 48: Root Certificate Screen 9. Certificate setup is now complete. 802.1x Authentication Setup 1. Open the properties for the wireless connection, by selecting Start - Control Panel - Network Connections. 2. Right Click on the Wireless Network Connection, and select Properties. 3.
  • Page 65 Wireless Access Point User Guide • Your network administrator can advise you of the correct settings for each network. 802.1x networks typically use EAP-TLS. This is a dynamic key system, so there is no need to enter key values. Enabling Encryption To enable encryption for a wireless network, follow this procedure: 1.
  • Page 66 PC and Server Configuration Figure 51: Properties Screen Setup for Windows XP and 802.1x client is now complete.

  • Page 67: Using 802.1X Mode (Without Wpa)

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Using 802.1x Mode (without WPA) This is very similar to using WPA-802.1x. The only difference is that on your client, you must NOT enable the setting The key is pro- vided for me automatically. Instead, you must enter the WEP key manually, ensuring it matches the WEP key used on the Access Point.

  • Page 68: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless Access Point and the status screens. Operation Once both the Wireless Access Point and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, you may need to perform the following operations on a regular basis. •...
  • Page 69 Wireless Access Point User Guide Data - Status Screen Access Point Access Point Name The current name will be displayed. The MAC (physical) address of the Wireless Access Point. MAC Address Domain The region or domain, as selected on the System screen. Firmware Version The version of the firmware currently installed.

  • Page 70: Statistics Screen

    Operation and Status Statistics Screen This screen is displayed when the 2.4GHz Statistics button on the Status screen is clicked. It shows details of the traffic flowing through the Wireless Access Point. Figure 54: Statistics Screen Data - Statistics Screen Up Time This indicates how long the system has been running since the last Up Time...
  • Page 71 Wireless Access Point User Guide Multicast Number of Broadcast packets transmitted to or received from Wireless Stations, using Multicast transmission. Management Number of Management packets transmitted to or received from Wireless Stations. Control Number of Control packets transmitted to or received from Wire- less Stations.
  • Page 72 Operation and Status Profile Status The Profile Status screen is displayed when the Profile Status button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 55: Profile Screen For each profile, the following data is displayed: The name you gave to this profile; if you didn't change the name, the Name default name is used.
  • Page 73 Wireless Access Point User Guide Activity Log This screen is displayed when the Log button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 56: Activity Log Screen Data - Activity Log Data Current Time The system date and time is displayed. The Log shows details of the connections to the Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 74: Station List

    Operation and Status Station List This screen is displayed when the Stations button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 57 Station List Screen Data - Station List Screen Station List Name The name of each Wireless Station is displayed. If the name is not know, "unknown"...

  • Page 75: Chapter 6 Access Point Management

    Chapter 6 Access Point Management This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Access Point's "Management" Features. Overview This Chapter covers the following features, available on the Wireless Access Point’s Man- agement menu. • Admin Login • Auto Config/Update •...
  • Page 76 Access Point Management Data - Admin Login Screen Login User Name Enter the login name for the Administrator. If you wish to change the Admin password, check this field Change Admin Password and enter the new login password in the fields below. Enter the desired login password.

  • Page 77: Auto Config/Update

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Auto Config/Update The Auto Config/Update screen provides two (2) features: • Auto Config - The Access Point will configure itself by copying data from another (compatible) Access Point. • Auto Update - The Access Point will update it Firmware by downloading the Firmware file from your FTP Server.
  • Page 78 Access Point Management Respond to Auto- If checked, this AP will respond to "Auto Configuration" requests it receives. If not checked, "Auto Configuration" configuration request by requests will be ignored. other AP If enabled, the login name and password on this AP is sup- Provide admin login plied the the AP making the Auto-configuration request.

  • Page 79: Config File

    Wireless Access Point User Guide 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 60: Config File Screen Data - Config File Screen Backup...
  • Page 80 Access Point Management Defaults To erase the current settings and restore the original factory Revert to factory default settings default settings, click Set to Defaults button. Note! • This will terminate the current connection. The Access Point will be unavailable until it has restarted. •...

  • Page 81: Log Settings (Syslog)

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Log Settings (Syslog) 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 61: Log Settings (Syslog) Screen Data - Log Settings Screen Syslog Server Select the desired Option:...

  • Page 82: Rogue Aps

    Access Point Management Rogue APs A "Rouge AP" is an Access Point which should not be in use, and so can be considered to be providing unauthorized access to your LAN. This Access Point can assist to locate 2 types of Rogue APs: •...

  • Page 83: Snmp

    Wireless Access Point User Guide SNMP 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 Management section of the menu. Figure 63: SNMP Screen Data - SNMP Screen General Use this to enable or disable SNMP as required...

  • Page 84: Upgrade Firmware

    Access Point Management Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wireless Access Point can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, and then select Upgrade Firmware in the Manage- ment section of the menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 64: Firmware Upgrade Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1.

  • Page 85: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Wireless Access Point Hardware Specifications AR2312 Radio-on-Chip AR2112 DRAM 8 Mbytes Flash ROM 2 Mbytes LAN port 1 x Auto-MDIX RJ 45 for 10/100Mbps Ethernet Wireless Interface Embedded Atheros solution Network Standard IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi™) and IEEE 802.11g compliance OFDM;...

  • Page 86: Software Specifications

    Appendix A - Specifications Operating Range 802.11b: Indoors • 30 Meters (100ft.) @ 11Mbps • 50 Meters (165ft.) @ 5.5Mbps • 70 Meters (230ft.) @ 2Mbps • 91 Meters (300ft.) @ 1Mbps Outdoors • 152 Meters (500ft.) @ 11Mbps • 270 Meters (885ft.) @ 5.5Mbps •...
  • Page 87 Wireless Access Point User Guide • RTS Threshold Adjustment • Fragmentation Threshold Adjustment • Beacon Interval Adjustment • SSID assignment • Common AP, Client/Repeater AP Operation Mode • Peer-to-Peer Bridge, Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge • Bridge mode can be used simultaneously with Common AP mode.

  • Page 88: Fcc Statement

    Appendix A - Specifications 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 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica- tions.

  • Page 89: Appendix B Troubleshooting

    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 90 Appendix B - Troubleshooting Problem 2: My PC can't connect to the LAN via the Wireless Access Point. Check the following: Solution 2 • The SSID and WEP settings on the PC match the settings on the Wire- less Access Point. •...

  • Page 91: Appendix C Windows Tcp/Ip

    Appendix C Windows TCP/IP Overview Normally, no changes need to be made. • By default, the Wireless Access Point will act as a DHCP client, automatically obtaining a suitable IP Address (and related information) from your DHCP Server. • If using Fixed (specified) IP addresses on your LAN (instead of a DHCP Server), there is no need to change the TCP/IP of each PC.

  • Page 92: Using Dhcp

    Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP Figure 67: IP Address (Win 95) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows settings. To work correctly, you need a DHCP server on your LAN. Using "Specify an IP Address"...

  • Page 93: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Nt4.0

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 68: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. Figure 69: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address...
  • Page 94 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP 3. Select the network card for your LAN. 4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below. Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting.

  • Page 95: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows 2000

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 70: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 96 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. This is the default Windows settings. To work correctly, you need a DHCP server on your LAN.

  • Page 97: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 72: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3.
  • Page 98 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. To work correctly, you need a DHCP server on your LAN. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured for a fixed (specified) IP address, no changes are required.

  • Page 99: Appendix D About Wireless Lans

    Appendix D 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: •...
  • Page 100 Appendix D - About Wireless LANs Different Access Points within an ESS can use different Channels. To reduce interference, it is recommended that adjacent Access Points SHOULD use different channels. 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 perform- ance.
  • Page 101 Wireless Access Point User Guide • 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. If possi- ble, you should use WPA-802.1x instead, because WPA encryption is much stronger than WEP encryption.

  • Page 102: Appendix E Command Line Interface

    Appendix E Command Line Interface 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 either a Telnet connection or a physical connection from your PC to the serial port (RS232 port) on the Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 103: Command Reference

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 74: CLI Port Settings 4. Use the “Connect” command to start the connection. 5. You will be prompted for a user name and password. Enter the current user name and password for the AP you are connecting to. The default values are admin for the User Name, and password for the Password.
  • Page 104 Appendix E - Command Line Interface Software update via FTP get 11gonly Display 11g Only Allowed get 11goptimize Display 11g Optimization Level get 11goverlapbss Display Overlapping BSS Protection get acl Display Access Control List get aging Display Aging Interval get antenna Display Antenna Diversity get association Display Association Table...
  • Page 105 Wireless Access Point User Guide get ctstype Display CTS type get domainsuffix Display Domain Name Server suffix get dtim Display Data Beacon Rate (DTIM) get enableANI Display Adaptive Noise Immunity Control On/Off get encryption Display Encryption Mode get extendedchanmode Display Extended Channel Mode get firStepLvl Display ANI Parameter for FirStepLevel get fragmentthreshold...
  • Page 106 Appendix E - Command Line Interface get overRidetxpower Display Tx power override get operationMode Display Operation Mode get power Display Transmit Power Setting get quietAckCtsAllow Display if Ack/Cts frames are allowed during quiet period get quietDuration Display Duration of quiet period get quietOffset Display Offset of quiet period into the beacon period get radiusname...
  • Page 107 Wireless Access Point User Guide get watchdog Display Watchdog Mode get wds Display WDS Mode get wep Display Encryption Mode get wirelessmode Display Wireless LAN Mode get 80211d Display 802.11d mode get http Display http Enable/Disable get HttpPort Display http port number get https Display https Enable/Disable get HttpsPort...
  • Page 108 Appendix E - Command Line Interface get ftpLogin Display FTP Login Name get ftpPassword Display FTP Password get activeCurrentPro- Display active Current Profile file get profileName Display Profile Name get profileVlanId Display Profile VLAN ID get APPrimaryProfile Display AP Primary Profile get WDSPrimaryPro- Display WDS Primary Profile file...
  • Page 109 Wireless Access Point User Guide get wdsMacList Display WDS Mac Address List get enableWirelessCli- Display Wireless Client Enable/Disable get isolationType Display Isolation Type get winsEnable Display WINS Server Enable/Disable get winsserveraddr Display IP address of WINS server get wirelessSeparate Display wireless seprate Mode get description Display Access Point Description get dhcpmode...
  • Page 110 Appendix E - Command Line Interface set autochannelselect Set Auto Channel Selection set basic11b Set Use of Basic 11b Rates set basic11g Set Use of Basic 11g Rates set beaconinterval Modify Beacon Interval set burstSeqThreshold Set Max Number of frames in a Burst set burstTime Set Burst Time set calibration...
  • Page 111 Wireless Access Point User Guide set gateway Set Gateway IP Address set gbeaconrate Set 11g Beacon Rate set groupkeyupdate Set Group Key Update Interval (in Seconds) set gdraft5 Set 11g Draft 5.0 compatibility set hostipaddr Set Host IP address set ipaddr Set IP Address set ipmask Set IP Subnet Mask...
  • Page 112 Appendix E - Command Line Interface set rate Set Data Rate set rate Set Data Rate set rate Set Data Rate set rate Set Data Rate set rate Set Data Rate set regulatorydomain Set Regulatory Domain set remoteAP Set Remote AP's Mac Address set hwtxretries Set HW Transmit Retry Limit set swtxretries...
  • Page 113 Wireless Access Point User Guide set 80211d Set 802.11d mode set http Set http Enable/Disable set HttpPort Set http port number set https Set https Enable/Disable set HttpsPort Set https port number set syslog Set syslog Disable/Broadcast/Unicast set syslogSeverity Set syslog Severity level set syslogServer Set unicast syslog server IP/name set manageOnlyLan...
  • Page 114 Appendix E - Command Line Interface set profileVlanId Set Profile Vlan Id set APPrimaryProfile Set AP's Primary Profile set WDSPrimaryProfile Set WDS's Primary Profile set securityMode Set Security Mode set Accounting Set Accounting Enable/Disable set Accountingport Set Accounting port number set keyValue Set Encryption Key Value set keyLength...
  • Page 115 Wireless Access Point User Guide set isolationType Set Isolation Type set winsEnable Set WINS Server Enable/Disable set winsServerAddr Set WINS Server IP address set wirelessSeparate Set wireless separate Mode set sdSet Set debug level set sdAdd Add debug level set sdDel Del debug level start wlan Start the current wlan...

  • Page 116: Product Warranty

    NetComm and any other reasonable requirements of NetComm including producing such evidence of purchase as NetComm may require; The cost of transporting product to and from NetComm’s nominated premises is your responsibility; and, NetComm does not have any liability or responsibility under this warranty where any cost, loss, injury or damage of any kind, whether direct, indirect, consequential, incidental or otherwise arises out of events beyond NetComm’s...

  • Page 117: Limitations Of Warranty

    To the extent permitted by the Relevant Acts, in relation to your product and any other materials provided with the product (“the Goods”) the liability of NetComm under the Relevant Acts is limited at the option of NetComm to: •...

  • Page 118: Contact Information

    Note: NetComm Technical Support for this product only covers the basic installation and features outlined in the Quick Start Guide. For further information regarding the advanced features of this product, please refer to the configuring sections in the User Guide or contact a Network Specialist.

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