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Air Live WLA-9000AP User Manual

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  • Page 1 WLA-9000AP 108Mbps 802.11a/b/g Dual Radio Access Point User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    5F., NO.6, Lane 130, Min-Chuan Rd., Hsin-Tien City, Taipei County, Taiwan Declare that the product 802.11a/b/g Dual Radio Access Point AirLive WLA-9000AP is in conformity with In accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive and 1999/5 EC-R & TTE Directive Clause Description EN 301 893 v1.3.1...
  • Page 3 Directiva 1999/5/CE. disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ OvisLink Corp. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ OvisLink Corp izjavlja, da je ta AirLive WLA-9000AP Ελληνική [Greek] ΟΤΙ AirLive WLA-9000AP ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ Slovensko v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi ΠΡΟΣ...

  • Page 4: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 communications.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4.1 Password Settings ................33 4.2 System Management .................34 4.3 SNMP Settings...................35 4-4 Multi-SSID Settings................36 4.5 QoS Settings..................38 5. Manage the WLA-9000AP..............39 5.1 Device Status ..................39 5.2 System Log..................40 5.3 Wireless Client Table .................40 5.4 Radio Table ..................41 5.5 Site Survey ..................41 5.5.1...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The WLA-9000AP is a wireless access-point based on IEEE 802.11a/g 5-GHz and 2.4-GHz radio technologies. It contains an 802.11a/g wireless interface and one half/full-duplex 10/100 LAN interface. WLA-9000AP, with the new 2.0 firmware, features a total of 6 wireless modes: Access Point, Repeater, WDS Bridge, Client Infrastructure, Client Ad Hoc and WISP Router.

  • Page 7: Operational Modes

    WDS bridge nodes separated by a building. WLA-9000AP acts in Dual WDS Mode application as repeater of backbone 1.3.2 Dual AP Mode In Dual AP mode, both wireless interface of WLA-9000AP are set as AP and provide hotspot service on each interface. AirLive WLA-9000AP...

  • Page 8: Ap + Client Mode

    WISP to provide stable and high performance link. 1.3.3 AP + Client Mode In AP + Client operational Mode, WLA-9000AP can be used as the repeater of backbone, it provide the possibility to “chain-up” continuously from one point to another despite of long distance crossing the wide geography.

  • Page 9: Install The 802.11 A/G Access Point

    This section describes the installation procedure for the WLA-9000AP. It starts with a summary of the content of the package you have purchased, followed by steps of how to power up and connect the WLA-9000AP. Finally, this section explains how to configure a Windows PC to communicate with the WLA-9000AP.

  • Page 10: Configuration Steps

    2 methods. WLA-9000AP’s Factory default value IP The default IP address of the LAN interface of an WLA-9000AP is a private IP address of 192.168.1.1, and a network mask of 255.255.255.0. This means IP addresses of other devices on the LAN should be in the range of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254.

  • Page 11: Set Up A Wired Connection With Ethernet Cable

    SSID, Channel number, the WEP key, …, etc., it is necessary to associate a fixed IP address with the WLA-9000AP, which is why the WLA-9000AP will be shipped with a factory default private IP address of 192.168.1.1 (and a network mask of 255.255.255.0).
  • Page 12 Manually change the IP address of the PC to become 192.168.1.4 and Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0. Step 8. With the WLA-9000AP powered on, reboot the PC/wireless client. After the PC/wireless client is re-booted, you should be ready to configure the WLA-9000AP.

  • Page 13: Basic Configuration

    LAN environment. All basic configurations may be effected through a standard Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. From a PC that has been configured as described in Chapter 2, enter the IP address of the WLA-9000AP as the URL in your browser, e.g.

  • Page 14: Setup Wizard

    After logging on, the Time Settings page appears. The device time is automatically set to the local time of the management PC at the first time a connection is made. To modify the device’s time, modify the appropriate fields, then click APPLY. AirLive WLA-9000AP User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Device Ip Settings

    Click APPLY to go to the next screen. If you choose to use a DHCP Server to acquire an IP address for the WLA-9000AP automatically, enable the checkbox that says, “Use the DHCP client protocol to automatically get the IP address for this device”.

  • Page 16: Operation Mode Settings

    “Operational Mode” to return to Operational mode selection list; if you want to return the detail parameter setting page without modifying current operational mode, click on current operation mode, current parameter detail page will appear again. AirLive WLA-9000AP User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 WLAN1 and WLAN2. Each wireless interface can be setup separately, such as SSID, WDS MAC ID registry, Security, Advanced Setting and Access Control. Each wireless interface operation mode parameters are presented separately in following sections. AirLive WLA-9000AP User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Wireless Interface Configuration

    3.3 Wireless Interface Configuration 3.3.1 AP Mode Settings Please find the AP mode parameter page below: Enable Radio: On WLA-9000AP, both wireless interfaces can work independently from the other wireless interface. It’s possible to enable/disable a wireless interface without impact on the other.
  • Page 19 Enable Client Isolation (Privacy Separator): Select the check box to prohibit data transmission between client stations. Enable 802.11d: Select the check box to enable 802.11d. 802.11d is a standard for use in countries where systems using other standards in the 802.11 family are not allowed to operate. AirLive WLA-9000AP User’s Manual...
  • Page 20 WEP152 key is 16 bytes. Key Index: You have to specify which of the four keys will be active. Once you enable the WEP function, please make sure that both the WLA-9000AP and the wireless client stations use the same key.
  • Page 21 After you have finished the configuration wizard, you have to configure the RADIUS Settings in Advanced Settings in order to make the 802.1x function work. Share secret is the key for AP to communicate with RADIUS server, check with your Authentication provider for more details. AirLive WLA-9000AP User’s Manual...
  • Page 22 The encryption key is generated automatically and dynamically. Pre-shared Key: This is an ASCII string with 8 to 63 characters. Please make sure that both the WLA-9000AP and the wireless client stations use the same key. AirLive WLA-9000AP User’s Manual...
  • Page 23 Pre-shared Key: This is an ASCII string with 8 to 63 characters. Please make sure that both the WLA-9000AP and the wireless client stations use the same key. Encryption Type: There are two encryption types TKIP and CCMP (AES). While CCMP provides better security than TKIP, some wireless client stations may not be equipped with the hardware to support it.
  • Page 24 Pre-shared Key: This is an ASCII string with 8 to 63 characters. Please make sure that both the WLA-9000AP and the wireless client stations use the same key. Encryption Type: There are two encryption types TKIP and CCMP (AES). While CCMP provides better security than TKIP, some wireless client stations may not be equipped with the hardware to support it.
  • Page 25 2346. If you experience a high packet error rate, you should slightly decrease the Fragmentation Threshold. DTIM Interval: The WLA-9000AP buffers packets for stations that operate in the power-saving mode. The Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) informs such power-conserving stations that there are packets waiting to be received by them.
  • Page 26 Ack TimeOut (11a)/ (11g): The "ACK time-out" determines how long the program waits after receiving a packet from a file stream to determine that stream to be a complete file. For details, please go to Section 3.4 AirLive WLA-9000AP User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Finish Setup Wizard And Save Your Settings

    3.3.1.3 ACCESS CONTROL Current interface >> Access Control The WLA-9000AP allows you to define a list of MAC addresses that are allowed or denied to access the wireless network. Click on the setup button of “Access Control” of selected wireless interface.

  • Page 28: Client Mode Settings

    Congratulations! You are now ready to use the WLA-9000AP. If you change the device’s IP address, as soon as you click on FINISH you will no longer be able to communicate with your WLA-9000AP. You need to change your IP address and then re-boot your computer in order to resume the communication.
  • Page 29 WEP152 key is 16 bytes. Key Index: You have to specify which of the four keys will be active. Once you enable the WEP function, please make sure that both the WLA-9000AP and the wireless client stations use the same key.
  • Page 30 RTS/CTS handshake exchange mechanism. The RTS threshold should have a value between 256-2347 bytes, with a default of 2347. It is recommended that this value does not deviate from the default too much. AirLive WLA-9000AP User’s Manual...
  • Page 31 3.3.2.4 ACCESS CONTROL Current interface >> Access Control The WLA-9000AP allows you to define a list of MAC addresses that are allowed or denied to access the wireless network. Click on the setup button of “Access Control” of selected wireless interface.
  • Page 32 Congratulations! You are now ready to use the WLA-9000AP. If you change the device’s IP address, as soon as you click on FINISH you will no longer be able to communicate with your WLA-9000AP. You need to change your IP address and then re-boot your computer in order to resume the communication.

  • Page 33: Wds Bridge Mode Settings

    Once the registry finished, WLAN Current WDS node shows list of registered nodes. Finish the reciprocal registry of MAC ID on each device. Please note that only one set of WEP encryption is allowed set amount all nodes. AirLive WLA-9000AP User’s Manual...
  • Page 34 Ack TimeOut (for all modes): The "ACK time-out" determines how long the program waits after receiving a packet from a file stream to determine that stream to be a complete file. For details, please go to Section 3.4. AirLive WLA-9000AP User’s Manual...
  • Page 35 3.3.3.2 ACCESS CONTROL Current interface >> Access Control The WLA-9000AP allows you to define a list of MAC addresses that are allowed or denied to access the wireless network. Click on the setup button of “Access Control” of selected wireless interface.

  • Page 36: Ack Timeout Setup

    Ack TimeOut (11a)/ (11g)/: The "ACK time-out" determines how long the program waits after receiving a packet from a file stream to determine that stream to be a complete file. WLA-9000AP provides a calculator on UI that helps you to obtain this value only by giving the distance.
  • Page 37 3. Basic Configuration Enter the calculated value of “AckTimeOut” into the appropriate “Ack TimeOut” field (11a or 11g) in the “Wireless Settings” window. AirLive WLA-9000AP User’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Advanced Setting

    The default factory password is “airlive” all letters are in lower case. To change the password, press the Password Settings button to enter the Password Settings screen; then enter the Current Password followed by the New Password twice. The entered characters will appear as asterisks AirLive WLA-9000AP User’s Manual...

  • Page 39: System Management

    UPnP: The Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature allows a Windows XP/ME PC to discover this WLA-9000AP and automatically show an icon on the screen. Then a user can double-click the icon to access this device directly (without having to find out its IP address).

  • Page 40: Snmp Settings

    This screen allows you to configure SNMP parameters including the system name, the location and contact information. System Name: A name that you assign to your WLA-9000AP. It is an alphanumeric string of up to 30 characters. System Location: Enter a system location.

  • Page 41: Multi-Ssid Settings

    To enable a trap manager, check the Enable box in the corresponding entry; to disable it, un-check the Enable box. Some extra feature of WLA-9000AP does not show in the wizard because some higher knowledge of parameter of them are required. They are classified in the tab of “Advances Setting”, such as the Multi SSID for VLAN setting and 802.11e QoS configuration.
  • Page 42 Security Policy: Each SSID can be assigned an encryption mode. Select security policy. “None”, “WEP”, “802.1x”, “WPA”, “WPA-PSK”, “WPA2”, “WPA2-PSK”, “WPA-AUTO” or “WPA-PSK-AUTO”. Only one WEP can be assigned among multiple SSIDs per wireless interface. We recommend to assign WPA-PSK or higher as encryption if necessary. AirLive WLA-9000AP User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Qos Settings

    Check radio button of “Radio 1” and “Radio 2” to switch between WLAN 1 or WLAN To Enable WMM, WMM Parameters of Access Point and Station are indicated. The following information is listed: AC TYPE (AC_BE; Best Effort) (AC_BK; Background)(AC_VI; Video)(AC_VO;Voice)/ ECWMIn/ ECWMax/ AIFS/ TxopLimit (11b)/ TxopLimit (11ag)ACM and Ack-policy. AirLive WLA-9000AP User’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Manage The Wla-9000Ap

    5. Manage the WLA-9000AP 5. Manage the WLA-9000AP This Chapter covers other management aspects of your WLA-9000AP: Check Device Information View System Log Wireless Client Table Radio Table Site Survey Upgrade Firmware Save or Restore Configuration Changes Reset to Factory Default...

  • Page 45: System Log

    5.2 System Log Device Status >> System Log The WLA-9000AP maintains a system log that you can use to track events that have occurred in the system. Such event messages can sometimes be helpful in determining the cause of a problem that you may have encountered.

  • Page 46: Radio Table

    5. Manage the WLA-9000AP 5.4 Radio Table Device Status >> Radio Table The Radio Table indicates wireless radio counters’ data under one of the six operational modes: Access Point; Repeater; WDS Bridge; Client Infrastructure, Client Adhoc and WISP Router. Radio Table will indicate the following information: Radio Name, Mode, Op Channel, Assoc.
  • Page 47 5. Manage the WLA-9000AP Click the “SIGNAL SURVEY” button. A pop-up window will continuously display signal strength of selected AP information in real time. The user can readjust the antenna position in order to achieve maximum signal strength. AirLive WLA-9000AP...

  • Page 48: Firmware Upgrade

    (or click Browse to locate the firmware file). Next, Click the Upgrade button to start. The new firmware will be loaded to your WLA-9000AP. After a message appears telling you that the operation is completed, you need to reset the system to have the new firmware take effect.

  • Page 49: Configuration Save And Restore

    System Tools >> Configuration Save and Restore You can save system configuration settings to a file, and later download it back to the WLA-9000AP by following the steps. Step 1 Select Configuration Save and Restore from the System Tools menu.

  • Page 50: Factory Default

    5.8 Factory Default System Tools >> Factory Default You can reset the configuration of your WLA-9000AP to the factory default settings. To do it: Step 1 Select Factory Default from the System Tools menu. Step 2 Click YES to go ahead and restore the configuration to the factory default.
  • Page 51 5. Manage the WLA-9000AP If you forgot the password, the only way to recover is to clear the device configuration and return the unit to its original state as shipped from the factory. You can reset the Access Point’s Settings to factory defaults by pushing a paperclip in the RESET hole on the PCB panel.

  • Page 52: Specifications

    • 2 x R-SMA connector detachable omni Antenna • WEP 64-bit, 128-bit, 152-bit Encryption • MAC Access Control for the wireless interface Security • EAP & 802.1x support • Support Primary & secondary RADIUS server • WPA and WPA-PSK AirLive WLA-9000AP User’s Manual...
  • Page 53 L x W x H : 225mm x 122mm x 225mm Dimension Weight :341 g • Operation Temperature: 0 C ~ 40 • Storage Temperature: -20 C ~ 65 Environmental Specification • Operating Humidity: 10% ~ 90% (without Condensation) EMC Certification • CE AirLive WLA-9000AP User’s Manual...

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