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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1-3. User Registration and Customer Services ......... 5 User registration ..................5 Product Information ................5 Customer Support Center ..............5 2. About SX-AP-4800AN............7 2-1. Features ....................7 2-2. Parts and Functions ................8 2-3. Hardware Specification ..............10 2-4. Software Specification..............12 2-5.
Page 4 3. Setup..............21 3-1. Setup Using Configuration Mode ..........21 Starting in Configuration Mode ............21 Setup ......................23 Connecting to Network ...............26 3-2. Setup via a Network ...............27 Connecting to Network ...............27 Changing Network Settings on the PC ..........29 Setup ......................31 3-3. Setup Using an External Registrar ..........40 Setup Using Windows Network Setup Feature ......40 Setup Wirelessly from the PC ............43 4.
Page 5 5-2. Log Output ....................61 Getting Started ..................61 Log Output Settings ................62 Retrieving Log ..................64 Notice When Using the Log Output ..........68 5-3. Configuration Import/Export ..............69 Exporting/Importing Using the Web Page ........70 Exporting/Importing Using the FTP Client ........76 5-4. Product Search Utility .................81 Downloading &...
Page 7: Introduction
1. Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Access Point SX-AP-4800AN (called "SX-AP-4800AN" below). 1-1. Introduction This manual provides information on how to configure and use SX-AP-4800AN. Please read the Safety Instructions carefully before you begin. Disclaimers - The unauthorized transfer or copying of the content of this manual, in whole or in part, without prior written consent is expressly prohibited by law.
Page 8: Safety Instructions
SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide 1-2. Safety Instructions This page provides the safety instructions for safe use of SX-AP-4800AN. To ensure safe and proper use, please read the following information carefully before using SX-AP-4800AN. The safety instructions include important information on safe handling of SX-AP-4800AN and on general safety issues.
Page 9 * Do not allow physical impact: When damaged, turn off your network device, unplug the AC plug of SX-AP-4800AN from power outlet (unplug the network cable from Ethernet HUB when receiving power over the Ethernet) and contact your point of purchase.
Page 10 SX-AP-4800AN to malfunction. * Verify all cables are connected properly and safely before using SX-AP-4800AN. * When SX-AP-4800AN will not be used for an extended time, disconnect and unplug the power cable. * Do not use or store SX-AP-4800AN under the following conditions to avoid potential damage to SX-AP-4800AN.
Page 11: User Registration And Customer Services
Europe http://www.silexeurope.com/en/home/support/registration/ Japan http://www.silex.jp/register/ - For user registration, a serial number is required. It can be found on the bottom of SX-AP-4800AN. Note Product Information The services below are available from the Silex Technology website. For details, please visit the Silex Technology website.
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Page 13: About Sx-Ap-4800An
2. About SX-AP-4800AN About SX-AP-4800AN SX-AP-4800AN is an Access Point that supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n (delivers up to 300Mbps) and can be used as a base station to connect your wireless client devices each other. In addition to high performance wireless connectivity, SX-AP-4800AN also supports enterprise-level wireless security and PoE (Power over Ethernet).
Page 14: Parts And Functions
⑧ (1) Wireless LAN Antenna Wireless antenna for wireless communication (2) Smart Wireless Setup When pressed together with the one on your wireless device while SX-AP-4800AN is active, wireless configuration can be performed. (Smart Wireless Setup) Switch (SET2) Power LED...
Page 15 2. About SX-AP-4800AN Bottom ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ (9) AC Connector Connect an AC adaptor. (10) Network Port Connect a network cable. (11) Status LED (Yellow) Blinks while communicating in a wired LAN. (12) Link LED (Green) Turns on when connected to a wired LAN.
Page 16: Hardware Specification
SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide 2-3. Hardware Specification Operating environment Temperature : +0 C to +40 C , +32 F to +104 F Humidity : 20% to 80%RH (Non-condensing) Storage environment Temperature : -10 C to +50 C , +14 F to +122 F...
Page 17 2. About SX-AP-4800AN FCC / IC Notice Federal Communication Interference Statement (United States only) 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.
Page 18: Software Specification
SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide 2-4. Software Specification TCP/IP Network layer ARP, IP, ICMP Transport layer TCP, UDP Application layer TELNET, BOOTP, DHCP(Client/Server), HTTP, WINS(NBNS), NTP, JCP(Silex proprietary protocol), SXUPTP(Silex proprietary protocol), SX-KeepAlive(Silex proprietary protocol), SNMP, FTP, SSH...
Page 19: Power Supply
- When receiving power over Ethernet, you do not have to use the AC adaptor that came with SX-AP-4800AN. - Please remember that power is supplied from the AC adaptor if it is connected to SX-AP-4800AN. Sample connection1: When using a PoE supported HUB...
Page 20: Wireless Interference Information
- Licensed radio station in a factory - Small power radio station (A non-licensed radio station) These devices may use the same band. If you use SX-AP-4800AN near these devices, the radio waves emitted from SX-AP-4800AN may interfere with them.
Page 21 The same frequency band of SX-AP-4800AN is used for a microwave, industry, science, medical equipment and licensed in room or low power (non-licensed) radio stations. - Before you use SX-AP-4800AN, check that it does not interfere with other devices. - If interference occurs, stop using SX-AP-4800AN or change the wireless band. Please consider to create a wall between these devices to avoid interference.
Page 22: Dfs
+ 100 > 108 > 116 > 124 > 132 - 104 > 112 > 120 > 128 > 136 - SX-AP-4800AN checks if there are radar signals on the DFS channels when it is powered on. During this time, no wireless communication is allowed to SX-AP-4800AN.
Page 23: Openssl License
2. About SX-AP-4800AN 2-7. OpenSSL License This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. ( http://www.openssl.org/ ) OpenSSL License --------------- /* ==================================================================== * Copyright (c) 1998-2005 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without...
Page 24 SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT ``AS IS'' AND ANY * EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR * PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OpenSSL PROJECT OR...
Page 25 2. About SX-AP-4800AN * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions * are met: * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the copyright * notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
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Page 27: Setup
3-1. Setup Using Configuration Mode How to configure SX-AP-4800AN using the Configuration Mode is explained. In this setup method, you have to connect SX-AP-4800AN directly to the PC and configure it one by one. Starting in Configuration Mode Connect SX-AP-4800AN and the PC (to use for setup) using a network cable.
Page 28 SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide Connect the AC adapter to SX-AP-4800AN, and the AC adapter's plug to an electrical outlet. Electrical Outlet SX-AP-4800AN AC Adaptor - If wireless LAN is enabled on your PC, please disable it. When the front Power LED starts blinking in Orange and then turns on to Green, press and hold the push switch with a fine tipped object such as a pen or pencil.
Page 29: Setup
Enter key. Note - If a password is set to SX-AP-4800AN, a password entry screen is displayed. Enter the password and click Login. - The password entry screen is not displayed at the initial setup. Go on to 3 then.
Page 30 SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide In the Web page, configure the necessary settings. For details on each setting, see Appendix - A-1. List of All Settings on this User's Guide. When finished, click Submit on the bottom right of Web page. If "Setting is completed" is displayed, the configuration is finished.
Page 31 3. Setup Unplug the AC plug from the outlet and then AC adaptor from SX-AP-4800AN. Electrical Outlet SX-AP-4800AN AC Adaptor Unplug the network cable from SX-AP-4800AN and PC. SX-AP-4800AN Network Cable...
Page 32: Connecting To Network
SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide Connecting to Network Connect SX-AP-4800AN and Ethernet Hub via a network cable. SX-AP-4800AN Ethernet HUB Network Cable Connect the AC adapter to SX-AP-4800AN and AC plug to a power outlet. Electrical Outlet SX-AP-4800AN AC Adaptor...
Page 33: Setup Via A Network
3. Setup 3-2. Setup via a Network How to setup SX-AP-4800AN from your PC via a network is explained. In this method, two or more of SX-AP-4800AN can be configured at once by connecting them to a network. - To continue this configuration, the network settings on your PC needs to be changed temporarily.
Page 34 Connect SX-AP-4800AN and Ethernet Hub via a network cable. SX-AP-4800AN Ethernet HUB Network Cable Connect the AC adapter to SX-AP-4800AN and AC plug to a power outlet. Electrical Outlet SX-AP-4800AN AC Adaptor - Repeat the same process if you are to configure two or more of SX-AP-4800AN. Note...
Page 35: Changing Network Settings On The Pc
3. Setup Changing Network Settings on the PC Change the network settings on your PC so that you can access SX-AP-4800AN from the PC. Connect the PC to a network Connect the PC (to use for setup) and Ethernet Hub using a network cable.
Page 36 - Subnet Mask : 255.0.0.0 - By default, a Class A address (10.xxx.xxx.xxx) is set to SX-AP-4800AN. Please be sure to set a unique address to your PC, that is not used for SX-AP-4800AN. How to change the network settings on Windows 7: 1.
Page 37: Setup
Start a Web browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, etc) on the PC you are using for the setup, enter the IP address of SX-AP-4800AN in the address bar and press the ENTER key. - The default IP Address can be found on the bottom label of SX-AP-4800AN.
Page 38: General Configuration
After entering the settings, click Submit on the bottom right of Web page. When finished, restart SX-AP-4800AN. - For how to restart SX-AP-4800AN, refer to Chapter 5 Restarting. - If you continue to configure the other settings, you do not have to restart. Please restart Note when you completed all other settings.
Page 39: Device Configuration
After entering the settings, click Submit on the bottom right of Web page. When finished, restart SX-AP-4800AN. - For how to restart SX-AP-4800AN, refer to Chapter 5 Restarting. - If you continue to configure the other settings, you do not have to restart. Please restart Note when you completed all other settings.
Page 40 After entering the settings, click Submit on the bottom right of Web page. When finished, restart SX-AP-4800AN. - For how to restart SX-AP-4800AN, refer to Chapter 5 Restarting. - If you continue to configure the other settings, you do not have to restart. Please restart Note when you completed all other settings.
Page 41 - The Smart Wireless Setup tab provides easy wireless configuration. - Please be sure to use encryption when you connect SX-AP-4800AN to the wireless network. - Wireless bands for IEEE 802.11b/g or IEEE 802.11b/g/n are often in use by other people because the number of devices supporting these standards is growing rapidly.
Page 42 After entering the settings, click Submit on the bottom right of Web page. When finished, restart SX-AP-4800AN. - For how to restart SX-AP-4800AN, refer to Chapter 5 Restarting. - If you continue to configure the other settings, you do not have to restart. Please restart Note when you completed all other settings.
Page 43 After entering the settings, click Submit on the bottom right of Web page. When finished, restart SX-AP-4800AN. - For how to restart SX-AP-4800AN, refer to Chapter 5 Restarting. - If you continue to configure the other settings, you do not have to restart. Please restart Note when you completed all other settings.
Page 44 After entering the settings, click Submit on the bottom right of Web page. When finished, restart SX-AP-4800AN. - For how to restart SX-AP-4800AN, refer to Chapter 5 Restarting. - If you continue to configure the other settings, you do not have to restart. Please restart Note when you completed all other settings.
Page 45: Password Configuration
- No password is set by default. In such case, just click Login. Please be sure to set a password when you connect SX-AP-4800AN to a public network. - For how to restart SX-AP-4800AN, refer to Chapter 5 Restarting. - If you continue to configure the other settings, you do not have to restart. Please restart Note when you completed all other settings.
Page 46: Setup Using An External Registrar
3-3. Setup Using an External Registrar Setup Using Windows Network Setup Feature How to setup SX-AP-4800AN via network using the network setup feature of Windows 7 is explained. - To continue this configuration, External Registrar must be set to ENABLE and Wireless LAN config status needs to be Unconfigured on SX-AP-4800AN.
Page 47 3. Setup Select Set up a new network and click Next. Select SX-AP-4800AN and click Next. - If two or more of SX-AP-4800AN are displayed, select the correct one by checking the host name on the right. Note...
Page 48 SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide Enter the PIN code of SX-AP-4800AN to PIN: field and click Next. - PIN code is a 8-digit number that can be found on the bottom label of SX-AP-4800AN. Enter an SSID to Type your network name.
Page 49: Setup Wirelessly From The Pc
Click Close. Setup Wirelessly from the PC SX-AP-4800AN can be configured via a wireless LAN using the wireless connection of your PC. In case of this configuration, please use your own wireless configuration utility. - To continue this configuration, External Registrar must be set to ENABLE and Wireless LAN config status needs to be Unconfigured on SX-AP-4800AN.
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Page 51: Connecting Your Wireless Device
This chapter explains how to connect your PC and wireless devices to SX-AP-4800AN. 4-1. Connecting Your PC How to connect your PC to SX-AP-4800AN by changing the wireless settings of the PC using the wireless connection feature of Windows: Click the network icon (...
Page 52 Enter the WEP key (or Pre-Shared key if the network authentication mode is WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA/WPA2-PSK) to Security key and click OK. - The default security key can be found on the bottom label of SX-AP-4800AN. See the "Key" information in the label.
Page 53: Connecting Your Wireless Device
4. Connecting Your Wireless Device 4-2. Connecting Your Wireless Device How to connect your wireless device to SX-AP-4800AN by changing the wireless settings of your device using easy wireless setup feature: Following methods are available to connect your wireless devices.
Page 54 - To continue, Smart Wireless Setup needs to be set to ENABLE. Before you begin, please check the setting at the Smart Wireless Setup page on the Web page. - During this configuration, please place your wireless device closer to SX-AP-4800AN so that they can communicate better.
Page 55 - Please use only one wireless device. Even if two or more devices are waiting for wireless connections, SX-AP-4800AN can configure only one device which has replied first. SX-AP-4800AN will start to communicate with your wireless device and configure the same wireless settings. The Mode LED will turn to Green when the configuration is completed.
Page 56: Making A Connection Using A Pin Code
- To continue, Smart Wireless Setup needs to be set to ENABLE. Before you begin, please check the setting at the Smart Wireless Setup page on the Web page. - During this configuration, please place your wireless device closer to SX-AP-4800AN so that they can communicate better.
Page 57: Other Features
This chapter explains the other features of SX-AP-4800AN. 5-1. Device Server Feature The USB devices connected to SX-AP-4800AN can be shared over the network. To use the device server feature, the USB connection utility, "SX Virtual Link" is required. How to install and use SX Virtual Link is as follows: - To use this feature, the following conditions must be met.
Page 58: Downloading & Installing Sx Virtual Link
SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide Downloading & Installing SX Virtual Link What is SX Virtual Link? SX Virtual Link allows you to connect your PC to a USB device that is connected to a device server. Use SX Virtual Link when you connect/disconnect to/from the USB device. SX-AP- 4800AN allows you to use USB devices as if they were connected directly to your PC.
Page 59 5. Other Features How to install SX Virtual Link: - Administrator privilege is required for installation. Decompress the file you have downloaded and then double-click Cosetup.exe. The User Account Control message is displayed In Windows 7, click Yes. In Windows Vista, click Continue. SX Virtual Link installer is started and the language selection menu is displayed.
Page 60 SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide Read the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT and click Yes. Select a folder to install into and click Next. - By clicking Browse, the folder can be changed. Note Enter a group name to be displayed in the start menu and click Next.
Page 61 5. Other Features Click Start to begin the installation. - When Windows Security screen is displayed, click Install. SX Virtual Link has been installed. Click Finish. - If using a firewall function of commercial security software, please add SX Virtual Link to the exception list in your security software.
Page 62: Sharing Usb Devices Over The Network
SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide Sharing USB Devices over the Network How to start SX Virtual Link: Click the SX Virtual Link icon ( ) in the task tray. - If SX Virtual Link is not running, click Start - All Programs - silex Device Server - SX Virtual Link - SX Virtual Link.
Page 63 5. Other Features How to connect/disconnect to/from USB devices: Select the USB device in SX Virtual Link's main window and connect to it. When successfully connected to the USB device, Windows Plug and Play will run and the USB device will become ready to use. When finished using the USB device, disconnect it using SX Virtual Link.
Page 64 SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide How to open the SX Virtual Link's Online Help Start SX Virtual Link. ) and select Help from In SX Virtual Link's main window, click the Help button ( the menu displayed. Online Help will open.
Page 65: Uninstalling Sx Virtual Link
5. Other Features Uninstalling SX Virtual Link How to uninstall the USB device connection utility, SX Virtual Link is explained. Follow the procedures below to uninstall SX Virtual Link. - To uninstall SX Virtual Link, administrator privilege is required. Click Start - Control Panel - Uninstall a program. - In Windows XP, click Add or Remove Programs.
Page 66 SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide A confirmation message is displayed. Click Yes to start the uninstallation. When the below window is displayed, click Finish.
Page 67: Log Output
The log information (access log, etc.) can be saved to the USB storage device connected to SX-AP-4800AN. Once the log file is saved, it can be retrieved over a network using SX Virtual link. How to output and retrieve the log is explained.
Page 68: Log Output Settings
Log Output Settings Login to the Web page of SX-AP-4800AN using your Web browser. - The Web page of SX-AP-4800AN can be opened using SX-Finder or SX Virtual Link. Note From the left menu on the Web page, click Log Output.
Page 69 - If you continue to configure the other settings, you do not have to restart. Please restart when you Note completed all other settings. - The log output will not be started unless SX-AP-4800AN is restarted. - If the log output feature is enabled, the USB storage devices connected to SX-AP-4800AN are not displayed in SX Virtual Link.
Page 70: Retrieving Log
To retrieve the log, disable the log output first Login to the Web page of SX-AP-4800AN using your Web browser. - The Web page of SX-AP-4800AN can be opened using SX-Finder or SX Virtual Link. Note From the left menu on the Web page, click Log Output.
Page 71 In the Log Output page, select DISABLE for Log Output and click Submit. When finished, restart SX-AP-4800AN. - For how to restart SX-AP-4800AN, refer to Chapter 5 Restarting. - If you continue to configure the other settings, you do not have to restart. Please restart when you Note completed all other settings.
Page 72 SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide How to retrieve the log files: Click the SX Virtual Link icon ( ) in the task tray. - If SX Virtual Link is not running, click Start - All Programs - silex Device Server - SX Virtual Link - SX Virtual Link.
Page 73 5. Other Features When successfully connected, Windows Plug and Play will run and the USB storage device will become ready to use. Now you can retrieve the saved log files. - The log files are saved as the following formats: Note Format <Date>...
Page 74: Notice When Using The Log Output
- Please format the USB storage device if the data is corrupted. Note Remove the USB storage device from the PC and reconnect it to SX-AP-4800AN. Restart SX-AP-4800AN. - For how to restart SX-AP-4800AN, refer to Chapter 5 Restarting.
Page 75: Configuration Import/Export
They may vary depending on the version of operating systems or Web browsers. - The configuration file you can import to SX-AP-4800AN must be the one you had exported from SX-AP-4800AN. - After the configuration file is exported, please do not change the file name as well as edit the information.
Page 76: Exporting/Importing Using The Web Page
How to export using the Web page: Login to the Web page of SX-AP-4800AN using your Web browser. - The Web page of SX-AP-4800AN can be opened using SX-Finder or SX Virtual Link. Note From the left menu on the Web page, click Export Configuration.
Page 77 5. Other Features In the Export Configuration page, click Yes. A message dialog to confirm where to save the configuration file (config.txt) is displayed. Click Save. , you can select Save as option. - By clicking Note...
Page 78 How to import using the Web page: Login to the Web page of SX-AP-4800AN using your Web browser. - The Web page of SX-AP-4800AN can be opened using SX-Finder or SX Virtual Link. Note From the left menu on the Web page, click Import Configuration.
Page 79 In the Import Configuration page, click Browse. A window to select the configuration file (config.txt) is displayed. Select the file to upload and click Open. - The configuration file you can import to SX-AP-4800AN must be the one you had exported from SX-AP-4800AN.
Page 80 SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide In the Import Configuration page, check the configuration file you have selected is displayed at the New Configuration File field. Click Submit. Click OK in a confirmation message.
Page 81 5. Other Features After the import is completed, a completion message is displayed. Please restart SX-AP-4800AN to take effect of the changes. - For how to restart SX-AP-4800AN, refer to Chapter 5 Restarting. Note...
Page 82: Exporting/Importing Using The Ftp Client
SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide Exporting/Importing Using the FTP Client How to export using Command Prompt: Click Start - All Programs - Accessories - Command Prompt. In the Command Prompt window, connect to SX-AP-4800AN using the FTP command. Sample: 　　C:\Users>ftp 192.168.20.123...
Page 83 5. Other Features Enter "root" for the user name and the password that is configured on SX-AP-4800AN for password. Sample 　　User（192.168.20.123:(none)）：root 　　331 Please specify the password 　　Password：ｘｘｘｘｘｘｘｘ After you have logged in SX-AP-4800AN, download the configuration file (config.txt) using the get command.
Page 84 SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide How to import using Command Prompt: Click Start - All Programs - Accessories - Command Prompt. In the Command Prompt window, connect to SX-AP-4800AN using the FTP command. Sample: 　　C:\Users>ftp 192.168.20.123...
Page 85 5. Other Features Enter "root" for the user name and the password that is configured on SX-AP-4800AN for password. Sample 　　User（192.168.20.123:(none)）：root 　　331 Please specify the password 　　Password：ｘｘｘｘｘｘｘｘ After you have logged in SX-AP-4800AN, upload the configuration file using the put command.
Page 86 SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide When the file upload is finished, the import is complete. Terminate the FTP connection using the bye command. Please restart SX-AP-4800AN to take effect of the changes. - For how to restart SX-AP-4800AN, refer to Chapter 5 Restarting. Note...
Page 87: Product Search Utility
5. Other Features 5-4. Product Search Utility How to install and use the product search utility, "SX Finder" is explained. Downloading & Installing the Product Search Utility How to download the product search utility: Access our website below. http://www.silexamerica.com/ Europe http://www.silexeurope.com/ Go to the support section and download SX-Finder.
Page 88 SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide How to install the product search utility: Decompress the file you have downloaded and then double-click Setup.exe. The User Account Control message is displayed In Windows 7, click Yes. In Windows Vista, click Continue. SX-Finder installer is started and the language selection menu is displayed.
Page 89 5. Other Features Read the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT and click Yes. Select a folder to install into and click Next. - By clicking Browse, the folder can be changed. Note Enter a group name to be displayed in the start menu and click Next.
Page 90 SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide Click Start to begin the installation. SX-Finder has been installed. Click Finish.
Page 91: Using Product Search Utility
- The PC used for this configuration needs to have a proper IP address to communicate with SX-AP-4800AN. If you fail to access the Web page of SX-AP-4800AN, check the IP address of the PC first. If the IP address is not correct, configure a correct address.
Page 92 SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide How to access the Web page: Select SX-AP-4800AN to configure and click Configure. - If two or more of SX-AP-4800AN are displayed, select the correct one by checking the IP address and MAC address. Note The Web browser runs and the login menu for SX-AP-4800AN is displayed.
Page 93: Uninstalling The Product Search Utility
5. Other Features Uninstalling the Product Search Utility How to uninstall the product search utility, " SX-Finder" is explained. If SX-Finder is not necessary, you can uninstall it by following the instructions below. - To uninstall SX-Finder, administrator privilege is required. Click Start - Control Panel - Uninstall a program.
Page 94 SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide A confirmation message is displayed. Click Yes to start the uninstallation. When the below window is displayed, click Finish.
Page 95: Dhcp Server Feature
4800AN, your PC must be set to Obtain an IP address automatically. Log in to the Web page of SX-AP-4800AN using your Web browser. - The Web page of SX-AP-4800AN can be opened using SX-Finder or SX Virtual Link. Note...
Page 96 - End IP Address - Subnet Mask - Default Gateway - Lease Time After entering the settings, click Submit on the bottom right of Web page. When finished, restart SX-AP-4800AN. - For how to restart SX-AP-4800AN, refer to Chapter 5 Restarting. Note...
Page 97: Checking System Status At Web Page
How to check the system status from the Web page is explained. Login to the Web page of SX-AP-4800AN using your Web browser. - The Web page of SX-AP-4800AN can be opened using SX-Finder or SX Virtual Link. Note The system status page will be displayed after you have logged into the Web page. This page shows the general settings such as TCP/IP information, Wireless LAN settings, etc.
Page 98: Maintenance Feature
SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide 5-7. Maintenance Feature Restarting How to restart SX-AP-4800AN by unplugging the AC adaptor: Unplug the AC adaptor of SX-AP-4800AN from the outlet. - When receiving power over the Ethernet (PoE), unplug the network cable from the HUB.
Page 99 5. Other Features How to restart SX-AP-4800AN using the Web Page: Login to the Web page of SX-AP-4800AN using your Web browser. From the left menu on the Web page, click Maintenance - Restart. In the page displayed, click Yes.
Page 100: Factory Default Configuration
Press and hold the push switch (SET1) on SX-AP-4800AN while inserting the AC plug back into the electrical outlet. - When receiving power over the Ethernet (PoE), press and hold the push switch (SET1) on SX-AP-4800AN while inserting the network cable back into the HUB.
Page 101 5. Other Features How to reset SX-AP-4800AN to factory defaults using the Web page: Login to the Web page of SX-AP-4800AN using your Web browser. From the left menu on the Web page, click Maintenance - Factory Default. In the page displayed, click Yes.
Page 102: Firmware Update
The latest firmware file can be downloaded from our website. See the instructions below to download the firmware file. For how to upload the firmware file to SX-AP-4800AN, refer to the firmware update procedure sheet file contained in the firmware file you download.
Page 103: Appendix
A. Appendix Appendix A-1. List of All Settings This chapter explains each configuration item available on SX-AP-4800AN. Some items can be configured only from the Detail Configuration page. For details, see explanation of each configuration item below. Device - Device Configuration...
Page 104: Lan Interface
Range AUTO/10Base-T-Half/10Base-T-Full/100Base-TX-Half/10Base-TX-Full/1000Base-T-Full Default Value AUTO Note Usually, "AUTO" is used. If a LED on your HUB does not light on when SX-AP-4800AN is powered on, change the network type to that of the HUB. General Configuration Jumbo Frame Detail Configuration Details Enable/Disable Jumbo Frame (ON/OFF).
Page 105: Mac Address
A. Appendix Wired LAN Configuration - MAC Address Filter Configuration General Configuration Filter Type Detail Configuration Details Set a security type for MAC Address filter used over a wired LAN. Range DISABLE/DENY/ALLOW Default Value DISABLE General Configuration MAC Address Detail Configuration Details Set the MAC Address filter for a wired LAN.
Page 106: Wireless Mode
The channel you can use will differ depending on the country. If W53 or W56 channels are used when SX-AP-4800AN is turned on or a particular radar is detected, wireless communication is lost for certain period of time (*).
Page 107 Default Value None Note When DFS is running on all of channels, SX-AP-4800AN will switch the channel in approximately 30 min, from the one specified previously to the other. While the channel switch is in process, WSTAT LED (Red) will blink.
Page 108 SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide Wireless LAN - Wireless LAN Basic Configuration General Configuration Interface Detail Configuration Details Enable/Disable the wireless LAN interface 1-4. Range ENABLE/DISABLE Default Value Wireless LAN1: ENABLE, Wireless LAN2-4: DISABLE General Configuration SSID Detail Configuration Details Set the SSID of the wireless network.
Page 109 A. Appendix Wireless LAN - Wireless LAN Basic Configuration General Configuration Network Authentication Detail Configuration Details Select the network authentication mode that will be used to connect to your wireless devices. To ensure a secure network, it is recommended to use WPA/WPA2. For IEEE 802.11n, only AES can be used Range Open, Shared, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2-PSK, 802.1X, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA/ WPA2-Enterprise...
Page 110 SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide Wireless LAN - WEP Configuration General Configuration Detail Configuration Details Enable/Disable WEP encryption. If WEP encryption is used, wireless communication will be encrypted using the settings for "WEP Key 1-4" and "Key Index". Range ON/OFF Default Value Note If encryption is not enabled, data is not encrypted and is sent as is.
Page 111 A. Appendix Wireless LAN - WPA/WPA2 Configuration General Configuration Encryption Mode Detail Configuration Details Select the encryption mode to use for WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2- Enterprise, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise authentication. Range TKIP/AES/AUTO Default Value Note When the network authentication mode is WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA/WPA2- Enterprise, TKIP and AUTO cannot be used.
Page 112 Detail Configuration Details Allow/Deny communication among the wireless client devices connected to SX-AP-4800AN. If the privacy separator is enabled on the wireless interface, wireless frames are not forwarded to the other wireless interfaces. It is only forwarded to a wired LAN interface.
Page 113: Transmit Power
When a lower strength level is selected, the radio transmission distance is shortened and the scope of search for SX-AP-4800AN will be narrowed down. By narrowing down the scope of search, the risk of interference to the other wireless networks could be reduced.
Page 114: Short Preamble
SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide General Configuration Short Preamble Detail Configuration Details Enable/Disable the Short Preamble (ON/OFF). Range ON/OFF Default Value Note This can be set only when the Wireless Mode is 802.11b or 802.11b/g. General Configuration A-MPDU Detail Configuration Details Enable/Disable the A-MPDU (ON/OFF).
Page 115 A. Appendix Wireless LAN - QoS(WMM) Configuration (for AP) General Configuration Detail Configuration Details Change the QoS setting for BE(Best Effort) of WMM-EDCA. Range ECWmin: 1 - 15 ECWmax:1 - 15 AIFSN:1 - 15 TxOPLimit: 0 - 8192 Default Value ECWmin: 4 ECWmax: 6 AIFSN: 3...
Page 116 SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide Wireless LAN - QoS(WMM) Configuration (for AP) General Configuration Detail Configuration Details Change the QoS setting for (VO: Voice) of WMM-EDCA. Range ECWmin: 1 - 15 ECWmax: 1 - 15 AIFSN: 1 - 15 TxOPLimit: 0 - 8192...
Page 117 A. Appendix Wireless LAN - QoS(WMM) Configuration (for Station) General Configuration Detail Configuration Details Change the QoS setting for (BK: Back Ground) of WMM-EDCA. Range ECWmin: 1 - 15 ECWmax: 1 - 15 AIFSN: 1 - 15 TxOPLimit: 0 - 8192 ACM: ON/OFF Default Value ECWmin: 4...
Page 118 SX-AP-4800AN User's Guide Wireless LAN - 802.11n Transmit Rate Configuration General Configuration 20MHz Detail Configuration Details Select the transmission rate for IEEE 802.11n HT20. Range Auto/Default/6500(MCS0)/13000(MCS1)/19500(MCS2)/26000(MCS3)/39000(MCS4)/52000(MCS5)/ 58500(MCS6)/65000(MCS7)/13000(MCS8)/26000(MCS9)/39000(MCS10)/52000(MCS11)/78000(MCS12)/ 104000(MCS13)/117000(MCS14)/130000(MCS15) Default Value Auto/Default Note This can be set only when all of the following conditions are met: - Wireless Mode is set to 802.11n/b/g or 802.11n/a...
Page 119 ENABLE/DISABLE Default Value DISABLE General Configuration PIN Code Detail Configuration Details Set the PIN code for SX-AP-4800AN. Range 8 digit number (decimal) Default Value The default value can be found on the product label (see the bottom of the unit).
Page 120: Dhcp Server Configuration
Detail Configuration Details Enable/Disable the DHCP server function. Select ENABLE to run SX-AP-4800AN as a DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address to the PC. Select DISABLE if you already have a DHCP server on the network. Range ENABLE/DISABLE...
Page 121 A. Appendix NTP Configuration General Configuration Detail Configuration Details Enable/Disable the NTP protocol. Range ENABLE/DISABLE Default Value DISABLE General Configuration NTP Server Detail Configuration Details Set the domain name or IP Address for NTP server. Range In case of the domain name; Alphanumeric character string (0-128 characters) In case of the IP Address;...
Page 122: Access Control
General Configuration Device Server Detail Configuration Details Allow/Deny access via a wired/wireless LAN when the Device Server feature of SX-AP-4800AN is used. When set to ENABLE, access to SX-AP-4800AN is allowed. When set to DISABLE, access to SX-AP-4800AN is denied. Range...
Page 123: File Name
Specify the log file name. Range Alphanumeric character string (1-64 characters) Default Value Based on the specified file size and generation number, SX-AP-4800AN regularly creates new log files and rotates them by renaming the older version of files. Example: File Size:...
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2 About SX-AP-4800AN

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