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WAP - 0005
11g PoE Wireless Access Point
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  • Page 1 LevelOne WAP - 0005 11g PoE Wireless Access Point User's Guide Ver: 2.00-0506...

  • Page 3: 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....................6 Requirements........................6 Procedure ........................... 6 CHAPTER 3 ACCESS POINT SETUP .................. 9 Overview ..........................9 Setup using the Windows Utility..................
  • Page 4 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS ..................79 Wireless Access Point...................... 79 APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING ................83 Overview .......................... 83 General Problems ......................83 APPENDIX C WINDOWS TCP/IP..................85 Overview .......................... 85 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: ............. 85 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 ............... 87 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000..............

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Wireless or wired connection. Figure 1: Wireless Access Point The auto-sensing capability of the WAP-0005 allows packet transmission up to 54Mbps for maximum throughput, or automatic speed reduction to lower speeds when the environment does not permit maximum throughput.

  • Page 6: Security Features

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Point) Bridge modes are supported. And you can even use both Bridge Mode and Access Point Mode simultaneously! • Client/Repeater Access Point. The Wireless Access Point can operate as a Client or Repeater Access Point, sending all traffic received to another Access Point. •...
  • Page 7 Introduction • Auto Update. The Wireless Access Point can automatically update its firmware, by downloading and installing new firmware from your FTP server. • Command Line Interface. If desired, the command line interface (CLI) can be used for configuration. This provides the possibility of creating scripts to perform common configuration changes.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Package Contents The following items should be included: • WAP-0005 • 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.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Introduction Rear Panel Figure 3 Rear Panel Antenna One antenna (aerial) is supplied. Best results are usually obtained with 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 For more information, refer to Front Panel LEDs in Chapter 1. Using PoE (Power over Ethernet) WAP-0005 supports PoE (Power over Ethernet). To use PoE: 1. Do not connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Access Point. 2. Connect one end of a standard (category 5) LAN cable to the Ethernet port on the Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Access Point Setup

    WAP-0005, PoE Wireless Access Point. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure to make WAP-0005 a valid device on your LAN, and to function as an Access Point for your Wireless Stations. Wireless Stations may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - Wireless Station Configuration.

  • Page 14: Wireless Access Points

    Wireless Access Point User Guide 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: Server Name The Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device. IP address The IP address for the Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 15: Setup Procedure

    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 16: 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 17 Setup 7. From the menu, check the following screens, and configure as necessary for your environment. Details of these screens and settings are described in the following sections of this chapter. • Access Control - MAC level access control. • Security Profiles - Wireless security.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Trusted Wireless Stations

    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 Stations...

  • Page 20: Security Profiles

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Select None De-select any Stations currently selected in the "Other Stations" 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 21 Setup Data - Security Profiles Screen Profile Profile List All available profiles are listed. For each profile, the following data is displayed: • If displayed before the name of the profile, this indicates the profile is currently enabled. If not displayed, the profile is currently disabled.

  • Page 22: Security Profile Screen

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Profile Screen This screen is displayed when you select a Profile on the Security Profiles screen, and click the Configure button. Figure 11: Security Profile Screen Profile Data Enter the desired settings for each of the following: Profile Name Enter a suitable name for this profile.
  • Page 23 Setup • WPA-802.1x - This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard. If this option is selected: • This Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server. •...

  • Page 24: Radius Mac Authentication

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Settings - None Figure 12: 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 Setup • If not successful, “ ” is xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx MAC authentication failed entered in the log,, and station status is shown as “authenticating” on the station list table.
  • Page 26 Wireless Access Point User Guide 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. Otherwise, you must enter the details of your Radius Server on this screen. Figure 13: Radius-based MAC Authentication Screen Data - Radius-based MAC Authentication Screen Enable ...
  • Page 27 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 28 Wireless Access Point User Guide 2. On your Web Server, create a suitable welcome page. The welcome page must have a link or button to allow the user to input their user name and password on the uamlogon.htm page on the Access Point. 3.
  • Page 29 Setup If selected, then when a user first tries to access the Internet, they will Internal Web-based be blocked, and re-directed to the built-in login page. The logon data is Authentication then sent to the Radius Server for authentication. External If selected, then when a user first tries to access the Internet, they will Web-based be blocked, and re-directed to the URL below.
  • Page 30 Wireless Access Point User Guide Data - WEP Screen Data Select the desired option, and ensure your Wireless stations have the Encryption same setting: • 64 Bit Encryption - Keys are 10 Hex (5 ASCII) characters. • 128 Bit Encryption - Keys are 26 Hex (13 ASCII) characters. •...
  • Page 31 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 16: WPA-PSK Wireless Security Data - WPA-PSK Screen WPA-PSK...
  • Page 32 Wireless Access Point User Guide simply say "AES". If selected, both Unicast (point-to-point) and multicast (broadcast) transmissions are encrypted using AES. • AES - TKIP - If selected, Unicast (point-to-point) uses AES-CCMP and multicast (broadcast) transmissions are encrypted using TKIP. Pairwise Key Update This refers to the key used for point-to-point transmissions.
  • Page 33 Setup Security Settings - WPA-802.1x This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard. If this option is selected: • This Access Point must have a "client login"...
  • Page 34 Wireless Access Point User Guide Data - WPA-802.1x Screen WPA-802.1x Radius Server Enter the name or IP address of the Radius Server on your network. Address Radius Port Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius Server. Client Login Name This read-only field displays the current login name, which is the same as the name of the Access Point.
  • Page 35 Setup Update Report If Radius accounting is enabled, you can enable this and enter the every ... desired update interval. This Access Point will then send updates according to the specified time period. Radius MAC The current status is displayed. This will always be "Disabled", Authentication because Radius MAC Authentication is not available with WPA- 802.1x.
  • Page 36 Wireless Access Point User Guide Security Settings - 802.1x This uses the 802.1x standard for client authentication, and WEP for data encryption. If possible, you should use WPA-802.1x instead, because WPA encryption is much stronger than WEP encryption. If this option is selected: •...
  • Page 37 Setup Data - 802.1x Screen 802.1x Radius Server Address Enter the name or IP address of the Radius Server on your network. Radius Port Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius 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 38 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 39: System Screen

    Setup System Screen Click System on the menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 19: System Screen Data - System Screen Identification Access Point Enter a suitable name for this Access Point. Name Description If desired, you can enter a description for the Access Point. Country Domain Select the country or domain matching your current location.
  • Page 40 Wireless Access Point User Guide Enter the name or IP address of your WINS server. WINS Server Name/IP Address...

  • Page 41: Wireless Screens

    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 20: Basic Settings Screen Data - Basic Settings Screen Operation...
  • Page 42 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 43 Setup In PTMP mode, This is only functional if using Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge (PTMP) only allow mode. If enabled, you can specify the MAC addresses of the APs specified APs which are allowed to connect to this AP. To specify the allowed APs: 1.

  • Page 44: 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 21: Advanced Settings Data - Advanced Settings Screen Basic Rate The Basic Rate is used for broadcasting. It does not determine Basic Rate the data transmission rate, which is determined by the "Mode"...
  • Page 45 Setup Parameters Disassociated Timeout This determines how quickly a Wireless Station will be considered "Disassociated" with this AP, when no traffic is received. Enter the desired time period. Enter the preferred setting between 256 and 2346. Normally, Fragmentation this can be left at the default value. Beacon Interval Enter the preferred setting between 20 and 1000.

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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. Mode On each PC, the mode must be set to Infrastructure. This must match the value used on the Wireless Access Point. SSID (ESSID) The default value is wireless Note! The SSID is case sensitive.

  • Page 48: Using Wpa-802.1X

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Using WPA-802.1x This is the most secure and most complex system. 802.1x mode provides greater security and centralized management, but it is more complex to configure. Wireless Station Configuration For each of the following items, each Wireless Station must have the same settings as the Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 49: Server Setup (Windows 2000 Server)

    PC and Server Configuration 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 50 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 22: Components Screen 4. Click Next. 5. Select the Enterprise root CA, and click Next. Figure 23: Certification Screen 6. Enter the information for the Certificate Authority, and click Next.

  • Page 51: Dhcp Server Configuration

    PC and Server Configuration Figure 24: 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 52 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 26: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 53: Certificate Authority Setup

    PC and Server Configuration Certificate Authority Setup 1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Certification Authority. 2. Right-click Policy Settings, and select New - Certificate to Issue. Figure 28: Certificate Authority Screen 3. Select Authenticated Session and Smartcard Logon (select more than one by holding down the Ctrl key).
  • Page 54 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 30: Active Directory Screen 6. Select the Group Policy tab, choose Default Domain Policy then click Edit. Figure 31: 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 55 PC and Server Configuration Figure 32: Group Policy Screen 8. When the Certificate Request Wizard appears, click Next. 9. Select Computer, then click Next. Figure 33: Certificate Template Screen 10. Ensure that your certificate authority is checked, then click Next. 11.
  • Page 56 Wireless Access Point User Guide Internet Authentication Service (Radius) Setup 1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Internet Authentication Service 2. Right-click on Clients, and select New Client. Figure 34: Service Screen 3. Enter a name for the access point, click Next. 4.
  • Page 57 PC and Server Configuration 11. Click Edit Profile... and select the Authentication tab. Enable Extensible Authentication Protocol, and select Smart Card or other Certificate. Deselect other authentication methods listed. Click OK. Figure 36: Authentication Screen 12. Select No if you don't want to view the help for EAP. Click Finish.

  • Page 58: Remote Access Login For Users

    Wireless Access Point User Guide 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 37: Dial-in Screen...

  • Page 59: 802.1X Client Setup On Windows Xp

    PC and Server Configuration 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 60 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 39: Wireless CA Screen 5. Select User certificate request and select User Certificate, the click Next. Figure 40: Request Type Screen 6. Click Submit.
  • Page 61 PC and Server Configuration Figure 41: Identifying Information Screen 7. A message will be displayed, then the certificate will be returned to you. Click Install this certificate. Figure 42:Certificate Issued Screen 8. . You will receive a confirmation message. Click Yes.

  • Page 62: X Authentication Setup

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 43: 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 63 PC and Server Configuration • 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 64 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 46: Properties Screen Setup for Windows XP and 802.1x client is now complete.

  • Page 65: Using 802.1X Mode (Without Wpa)

    PC and Server Configuration 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 provided for me automatically. Instead, you must enter the WEP key manually, ensuring it matches the WEP key used on the Access Point.

  • Page 66: 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 67 Operation and Status Data - Status Screen Access Point The current name will be displayed. Access Point Name MAC Address The MAC (physical) address of the Wireless Access Point. Domain The region or domain, as selected on the Basic Wireless screen. The version of the firmware currently installed.

  • Page 68: Statistics Screen

    Wireless Access Point User Guide 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 49: Statistics Screen Data - Statistics Screen System Up Time This indicates how long the system has been running since the last System Up Time...
  • Page 69 Operation and Status Multicast Packets 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 Wireless Stations.

  • Page 70: Profile Status

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Profile Status The Profile Status screen is displayed when the Profile Status button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 50: 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 71: Activity Log

    Operation and Status Activity Log This screen is displayed when the Log button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 51: 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 72: Station List

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Station List This screen is displayed when the Stations button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 52 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 73: 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 Management menu. • Admin Login • Auto Config/Update •...
  • Page 74 Wireless Access Point User Guide Data - Admin Login Screen Login User Name Enter the login name for the Administrator. Change Admin Password If you wish to change the Admin password, check this field and enter the new login password in the fields below. New Password Enter the desired login password.

  • Page 75: Auto Config/Update

    Other Settings & Features 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 76 Wireless Access Point User Guide Respond to Auto- If checked, this AP will respond to "Auto Configuration" configuration request by requests it receives. If not checked, "Auto Configuration" other AP requests will be ignored. If enabled, the login name and password on this AP is Provide login name and password supplied the the AP making the Auto-configuration request.

  • Page 77: Config File

    Other Settings & Features 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 55: Config File Screen Data - Config File Screen Backup...
  • Page 78 Wireless Access Point User Guide Defaults Revert to factory To erase the current settings and restore the original 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 79: Log Settings (Syslog)

    Other Settings & Features 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 56: Log Settings (Syslog) Screen Data - Log Settings Screen Syslog Server Select the desired Option: •...

  • Page 80: Rogue Aps

    Wireless Access Point User Guide 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 81: Snmp

    Other Settings & Features 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 58: SNMP Screen Data - SNMP Screen General Enable SNMP Use this to enable or disable SNMP as required...

  • Page 82: Upgrade Firmware

    Wireless Access Point User Guide 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 Management section of the menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 59: Firmware Upgrade Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1.

  • Page 83: 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 84: Software Specifications

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Operating Range Indoors • 30 Meters (100ft.) @ 11Mbps • 50 Meters (165ft.) @ 5.5Mbps • 70 Meters (230ft.) @ 2Mbps • 9 1Meters (300ft.) @ 1Mbps Outdoors • 152 Meters (500ft.) @ 11Mbps • 270 Meters (885ft.) @ 5.5Mbps •...
  • Page 85 Appendix A - Specifications • Message Log • Access Control list file support • Configuration file Backup/Restore • Statistics support • Device discovery program • Windows Utility • DHCP client Other Features • WINS client Firmware Upgrade HTTP, FTP network protocol download...

  • Page 86: Fcc Statement

    Wireless Access Point User Guide 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.

  • Page 87: 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 88 Wireless Access Point User Guide Check the following: Solution 2 • The SSID and WEP settings on the PC match the settings on the Wireless Access Point. • On the PC, the wireless mode is set to "Infrastructure" • If using the Access Control feature, the PC's name and address is in the Trusted Stations list.

  • Page 89: 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 90 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 62: 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 91: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Nt4.0

    Appendix B - Troubleshooting 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 63: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. Figure 64: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address...
  • Page 92 Wireless Access Point User Guide 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 93: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows 2000

    Appendix B - Troubleshooting 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 65: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 94 Wireless Access Point User Guide 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 95: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    Appendix B - Troubleshooting 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 67: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3.
  • Page 96 Wireless Access Point User Guide 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 97: 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 98 Wireless Access Point User Guide 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 performance. This capability is called Roaming. (Access Points do not have or require Roaming capabilities.) Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication.
  • Page 99 Appendix B - Troubleshooting 802.1x This uses the 802.1x standard for client authentication, and WEP for data encryption. If possible, you should use WPA-802.1x instead, because WPA encryption is much stronger than WEP encryption. If this option is used: • The Access Point must have a "client login"...

  • Page 100: Appendix E Command Line Interface

    Appendix E Command Line Interface Overview If desired, the command line interface (CLI) can be used for configuration. This provides the possibility of creating scripts to perform common configuration changes. The CLI can use a remote connection via Telnet, or a physical connection from your PC to the serial port (RS232 port) on the Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 101: Command Reference

    Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP Figure 69: 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 102 Wireless Access Point User Guide bootrom -- Update boot rom image ftp -- Software update via FTP get 11gonly-- Display 11g Only Allowed get 11goptimize -- Display 11g Optimization Level get 11goverlapbss-- Display Overlapping BSS Protection get abolt -- get acl -- Display Access Control List get aging -- Display Aging Interval get antenna-- Display Antenna Diversity get association -- Display Association Table...
  • Page 103 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP get firStepLvl -- Display ANI Parameter for FirStepLevel get fragmentthreshold -- Display Fragment Threshold get frequency -- Display Radio Frequency (MHz) get gateway-- Display Gateway IP Address get gbeaconrate -- Display 11g Beacon Rate get gdraft5-- Display 11g Draft 5.0 compatibility get groupkeyupdate -- Display Group Key Update Interval (in Seconds) get hardware...
  • Page 104 Wireless Access Point User Guide get swtxretries -- Display SW Transmit Retry Limit get rtsthreshold -- Display RTS/CTS Threshold get shortpreamble-- Display Short Preamble Usage get shortslottime-- Display Short Slot Time Usage get sntpserver -- Display SNTP/NTP Server IP Address get softwareretry-- Display Software Retry get spurImmunityLvl -- Display ANI Parameter for Spur Immunity Level get ssid -- Display Service Set ID...
  • Page 105 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP mem -- system memory statistics mv -- Move file np -- Network Performance ns -- Network Performance Server ping -- Ping pktLog -- Packet Log radar! -- Simulate radar detection on current channel reboot -- Reboot Access Point rm -- Remove file run -- Run command file quit -- Logoff...
  • Page 106 Wireless Access Point User Guide set description -- Set Access Point Description set dhcpMode -- Set Dhcp Mode set domainsuffix -- Set Domain Name Server Suffix set dtim -- Set Data Beacon Rate (DTIM) set enableANI -- Turn Adaptive Noise Immunity Control On/Off set encryption -- Set Encryption Mode set extendedchanmode -- Set Extended Channel Mode set factorydefault...
  • Page 107 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP set quietOffset -- Offset of quiet period into the beacon period set radiusname -- Set RADIUS name or IP address set radiusport -- Set RADIUS port number set radiussecret -- Set RADIUS shared secret set rate -- Set Data Rate set rate -- Set Data Rate set rate -- Set Data Rate set rate -- Set Data Rate...
  • Page 108 Wireless Access Point User Guide set wds -- Set WDS Mode set wep -- Set Encryption Mode set wlanstate -- Set wlan state set wirelessmode -- Set Wireless LAN Mode set winsEnable -- Set WINS Server Enable/Disable set winsServerAddr -- Set WINS Server IP address set wSeparate -- Set wireless seprate Mode spy report -- Print spy report spy start -- Start spy...

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