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  • Page 1: User Guide

    NP725 - Wireless Access Point User Guide NP725 User Guide www.netcomm.com.au...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction ............................1 Overview ..............................1 Product Features ............................1 Deployment Topology Examples.......................2 Chapter 2. System Overview ..........................3 Package Contents............................3 Hardware ..............................3 System Requirement and Preparation......................5 Chapter 3. Installation ............................6 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection ....................6 Basic Configuration ...........................7 Chapter 4.
  • Page 3 4.5.3 WDS List Status ..............................46 4.5.4 Event Log ................................47 Online Help..............................48 Legal & Regulatory Information ......................48...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1. Introduction

    This manual is written to assist system integrators, field engineers and network administrators in setting set up NetComm NP725 Access Points in their network environments. It contains step by step procedures and pictures to guide users with basic network system knowledge to complete the installation.

  • Page 5: Deployment Topology Examples

    Chapter 1. Introduction 1.3 Deployment Topology Examples The above deployment scenario illustrates a deployment example using three access points, AP-1, AP-2 and AP-3. Three NP725s construct a network with wired and wireless segments. The AP-2 plays the role as a wireless bridge. Formatted: Bullets and All machines share the same DHCP server 192.168.1.1.

  • Page 6: Chapter 2. System Overview

    Chapter 2. System Overview Chapter 2. System Overview 2.1 Package Contents The standard package of NP725 includes: NP725 x 1 CD-ROM with product User Manual x 1 Console Cable DB9 Female to DB9 Male x 1 Straight through Ethernet Cable x 1 Power Adapter 12V, 1.5A x 1...
  • Page 7 The LAN ports are used for connecting with wired networks. These two ports also support Power over Ethernet (PoE). Console: The serial cable attaches here. Administrators can obtain IP address information of Ethernet ports from the console port. Antenna Connector: The antenna attaches here. NP725 supports 1 RF interface and 2 SMA connectors for antenna connection.

  • Page 8: System Requirement And Preparation

    IP Address: 192.168.25.100 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Note: Please refer to LEDs of the switch hub to verify the wired connection of both sides. After NP725's network configuration completes, please switch back the original settings to fit the real network environment.

  • Page 9: Chapter 3. Installation

    3.1 Wireless LAN Access Point Connection Please follow the steps below to install the hardware of NP725. 1. Locate the wireless LAN access point at the best location. The best location for NP725 is usually at the center of a wireless network.

  • Page 10: Basic Configuration

    Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 If the IP address of the administrator’s PC is not assigned via DHCP within the same subnet as NP725’s, then a static IP address assigned to the administrator’s computer within the same subnet as NP725’s is needed. The following IP address is listed as an example: IP Address: 192.168.25.100...
  • Page 11 Chapter 3. Installation After successfully logging into NP725, the System Overview page of the web management interface will appear. To logout, simply click the Logout icon on the upper right corner of the interface to return to the Administrator Login Page.
  • Page 12 2) Administrator can enable or disable specific VAP from the drop down list of “Profile Name”. NP725 supports up to 8 virtual APs. Note: To configure the rest of the profiles, please follow the same steps as illustrated for VAP-1.
  • Page 13 Chapter 3. Installation Check AP Status After finishing the settings, the enabled virtual AP should appear in the virtual AP list showing enabled state. Choose Security Type 1) Select AP menu. 2) Select Security submenu to continue.
  • Page 14 Chapter 3. Installation Change Security Type to WEP If WEP is preferred, supply the desired Authentication, key length, format, index and values. See the screen as an example.
  • Page 15 Chapter 3. Installation Change Security Type to 802.1X If 802.1X authentication is preferred, supply the desired WEP key length and the corresponding settings of RADIUS server.
  • Page 16 Chapter 3. Installation Change Security Type to WPA-PSK If WPA-PSK is preferred, supply the desired pre-shared key and cipher type.
  • Page 17 Chapter 3. Installation Change Security Type to WPA-Radius If WPA-Radius is preferred, supply the cipher type and the corresponding settings of RADIUS server...
  • Page 18 Chapter 3. Installation Configure WDS Settings 1) Click on the WDS menu item. 2) Select WDS Configuration submenu item. 3) Setting WDS link parameters By default, WDS profiles are disabled. First, choose the WDS Profile; enable WDS; supply peer’s MAC address and security type.
  • Page 19 Chapter 3. Installation Congratulations Now, the system has been installed and configured successfully. Note: It is strongly recommended to make a copy of configuration backup.

  • Page 20: Chapter 4. Web Management Interface

    This chapter provides further information on the NP725 configuration. The following table shows all the UI functions of NP725 Access Point. In the web management interface, there are main interface areas: Main Menu and Working Area. The Working Area occupies the largest area of the web interface in the center. It is also referred as the current management page.
  • Page 21 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 If the IP address of the administrator’s PC is not assigned via DHCP within the same subnet as NP725’s, then a static IP address assigned to the administrator’s computer within the same subnet as NP725’s is needed.
  • Page 22 Log into Web Management Interface: Login Once NP725 has been connected, the Administrator Login Page will appear. Enter “admin” for both the default user name and password in the User name and Password fields, and then click the OK button to log in...

  • Page 23: System

    Fields such as “Name”, “Description” and “Location” are used for mnemonic purpose. It is recommended to have different values for each AP. Time settings allows you to set NP725’s system time manually or have it synchronized automatically with NTP server. When NTP server is used, NTP server1 must be filled. If FQDN (full qualified domain name) is used, the DNS server setting must also be activated.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4. Web Management Interface Device Time: Current system time Time Zone: Take UTC offset to set this field Synchronization: There are two options of setting system time...
  • Page 25 Chapter 4. Web Management Interface 1) NTP Enabled: By enabling NTP server, NP725 can synchronize its system time with the NTP server automatically. While this method is selected, at least one NTP server's IP address should be provided. It is recommended to give both NTP servers' IP addresses to prevent occasionally NTP service unavailable.

  • Page 26: Network Settings

    Chapter 4. Web Management Interface 4.1.2 Network Settings There are two methods of IP configuration available in NP725. LAN interface configuration determines the way to obtain the IP address by DHCP or manually setup. Mode: Determine the way to obtain the IP address, by DHCP or Static.

  • Page 27: Management Services

    Syslog Configuration: By enabling this service, specify a remote syslog server which could accept syslog messages from NP725 remotely. By reading the syslog message in the remote server, the administrator can review activities of all installed NP725s in the network.

  • Page 28: Virtual Ap Overview

    The overall status is collected in this page, including enable/disable state, security type, MAC ACL state, and advanced settings. NP725 has 8 VAPs; each has its own setting. In the table, please click on the specific item to have detailed configuration of these VAPs respectively.
  • Page 29 Chapter 4. Web Management Interface Security Type: The hyperlink showing security type connects to the screen of Security Settings. MAC ACL: The hyperlink showing status of MAC ACL connects to the screen of Access Control Settings. Advanced Settings: The hyperlink of advanced settings connects to the screen of Advanced Wireless Settings.
  • Page 30 Chapter 4. Web Management Interface...

  • Page 31: General Settings

    Chapter 4. Web Management Interface 4.2.2 General Settings Band: The operating wireless frequency band of the device. Choose among frequency band Disable, 802.11b, 802.11g or mixed mode 802.11b+802.11g. Short Preamble: This option can be turned on to enable Short-Preamble frames. Channel: Choose from channel 1 ~ 13, depending on the region or auto.

  • Page 32: Vap Configuration

    Chapter 4. Web Management Interface 4.2.3 VAP Configuration To enable each VAP in the NP725, the administrator has to configure each VAP manually. The settings of each VAP are collected as its profile. Enable VAP: Enable or disable virtual AP settings.

  • Page 33: Security Settings

    Chapter 4. Web Management Interface 4.2.4 Security Settings The NP725 supports various user authentication and data encryption in each VAP's profile. Thus the administrator can depend on the need to provide different service levels to clients. The security type includes the items on the drop-down menu of security type: None: No authentication required.
  • Page 34 Chapter 4. Web Management Interface 802.1X: Provides RADIUS authentication and dynamic WEP. WPA-PSK: Provides shared key authentication and WPA data encryption.
  • Page 35 Chapter 4. Web Management Interface WPA-RADIUS: Authenticate user by RADIUS and provide WPA data encryption.

  • Page 36: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Broadcast SSID: Disable this item will prevent the NP725 from broadcasting its SSID publicly. Station Isolation: When enabled, wireless client stations are isolated from each other. In other words, one PC associated to the Virtual AP is not able to see other PCs on the same Virtual AP.

  • Page 37: Access Control Settings

    Chapter 4. Web Management Interface 4.2.6 Access Control Settings The NP725 supports various methods to authenticate clients from using wireless LAN. The default policy is unlimited access without any authentication required. To restrict the station number of wireless connections, simply change the Maximum number of stations to a desired number.
  • Page 38 RADIUS ACL NP725 can pass one incoming MAC address and let RADIUS authenticate it. Please notice that for each VAP the MAC ACL and security type share the same RADIUS configuration. Hence, the change of the settings here will also...
  • Page 39 Chapter 4. Web Management Interface...

  • Page 40: Wds

    Chapter 4. Web Management Interface 4.3 WDS This section provides information in the following functions: Overview and WDS Configuration. The configurations under this category apply to all Virtual Access Points in this device. 4.3.1 WDS Link Overview The figure provides an overall status of all WDS links. Item: Corresponding profiles of each WDS interface Status: Enable or disable the plan.

  • Page 41: Wds Link Settings

    Chapter 4. Web Management Interface 4.3.2 WDS Link Settings For each WDS link profile, the administrators need the remote peer's MAC address and the security type for establishing connection to the peer. WDS Profile: Pull the drop-down menu to select one WDS profile to configure. WDS Settings: Enable or disable the specified WDS link.

  • Page 42: Utilities

    Chapter 4. Web Management Interface 4.4 Utilities This section provides information on four utilities used for customizing and maintaining the system, including Admin Password, Config Save Restore, System Upgrade and Reboot. 4.4.1 Change Password To protect the management web site from unauthorized access, it is strongly recommended to change the default administrator's password to your own one.

  • Page 43: Configuration Save / Restore

    4.4.2 Configuration Save / Restore This function is used to backup and to restore the NP725 settings. The NP725 can also be restored to the factory default settings using this function. It can be used to duplicate settings to other access points (backup settings and then restore in another AP).

  • Page 44: System Upgrade

    Chapter 4. Web Management Interface 4.4.3 System Upgrade NP725 provides Web firmware upload/upgrade feature. While the new firmware is obtained, it has to put locally in the administrator’s computer. The users can easily download the latest firmware from the website and upgrade the system.

  • Page 45: Reboot

    Chapter 4. Web Management Interface 4.4.4 Reboot This function allows the administrator to restart the NP725 safely. The process should take about three minutes. Click Reboot button to restart the system. Please wait for the blinking timer to finish before accessing the system web management interface again.

  • Page 46: Status

    Chapter 4. Web Management Interface 4.5 Status This section provides information on the following functions: Overview, Clients, WDS List and Event Log. 4.5.1 System Overview The section provides an overview of the system status for the administrator. System's overall status, for individual setting and status, please check them in each configuration page.
  • Page 47 Chapter 4. Web Management Interface The description of the table is as the following: Description Item The system name System Name The present firmware version of the AP Firmware Version System The system time Device Time The system elapsing time since the last reboot System Up Time The MAC address of LAN Interface MAC Address...

  • Page 48: Associated Client Status

    Chapter 4. Web Management Interface 4.5.2 Associated Client Status List all associated clients from all the VAPs. Please take this table to manage the clients and take the signal strength for debug purpose. Associated VAP: Name of the associated virtual AP ESSID: Extended Service Set ID MAC Address: MAC Address of associated clients SNR: Signal to Noise Ratio...

  • Page 49: Wds List Status

    Chapter 4. Web Management Interface 4.5.3 WDS List Status The list shows the WDS link status with information such as Link Status, MAC Address, SNR(dB), Tx Rate, Tx Count, and Tx Errors. Link Status: Show Link Status such as Disconnected, Disabled or Connected. MAC Address: MAC Address of the WDS peer SNR: Single to Noise Ratio Tx Rate: Transmit rate...

  • Page 50: Event Log

    However, in remote syslog service, this field will help us identify which event is from this NP725. Please refer to section 4.1.3 Management Service. Process name: Indicate the event generated by this running instance Description: Description of this event.

  • Page 51: Online Help

    Chapter 4. Web Management Interface 4.6 Online Help The Help button is at the upper right corner of the display screen. Click Help for the Online Help window, and then click the hyperlink of the relevant information required.

  • Page 52: Legal & Regulatory Information

    NetComm Limited. NetComm Limited accepts no liability or responsibility, for consequences arising from the use of this product.
  • Page 53 (3) The power supply that is provided with this unit is only intended for use with this product. Do not use this power supply with any other product or do not use any other power supply that is not approved for use with this product by NetComm. Failure to do so may cause damage to this product, fire or result in personal injury.
  • Page 54 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 55 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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