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AMX NXA-WAP250G Operation/Reference Manual

802.11 b/g wireless access point for modero touch panels
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Operation/Reference Guide
NXA-WAP250G
802.11 b/g Wireless Access Point
for Modero Touch Panels
C o n t r o l S y s t e m A c c e s s o r i e s
L a s t R e v i s e d : 5 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 7

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  • Page 1 Operation/Reference Guide NXA-WAP250G 802.11 b/g Wireless Access Point for Modero Touch Panels C o n t r o l S y s t e m A c c e s s o r i e s L a s t R e v i s e d : 5 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 7...
  • Page 2 RMA number. AMX is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform. This includes any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages. AMX is not liable for any claim made by a third party or by an AMX Dealer for a third party.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Step 3: Wireless VAP #1 Setting ... 16 Step 4: Wireless VAP #2 Setting ... 18 Finish and Reboot ... 19 System Configuration ...21 Information ... 22 Information - System ... 23 Information - Client ... 24 NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point Table of Contents...
  • Page 4 Step 2: Choose Download site and Install TFTP Server ... 43 Step 3: Copy Firmware file... 44 Step 4: Ethernet Connectivity ... 44 Step 5: Launch TFTP Server... 44 Step 6: Change TFTP Server Settings... 44 Step 7: Re-Connect to WAP 250G... 45 NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 5: Compliances

    The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point Compliances...

  • Page 6: Ec Conformance Declaration

    In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 - 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 - 7. • Belgium • Denmark • France • Germany • Luxembourg • Netherlands • Spain • Sweden • United Kingdom • Portugal • Ireland • Iceland NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 7: Nxa-Wap250G

    Overview AMX's new NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point (FG2255-50) provides both high performance and increased security to support all of AMX's G4 Modero wireless touch panels. The NXA-WAP250G (FIG. 1) provides convenient WLAN access for office/home computers with connection speeds of up to 54Mbps. This Wi-Fi certified WAP incorporates wireless encryption standards such as enterprise-grade WPA2, WPA, 802.1x, MAC Address filtering, and 64-bit/128-bit...

  • Page 8: Power Connector

    • IC RSS-210 • EN 60950-1 • IEC 60950-1 (CB) • AC power adapter set (includes 4 plug snaps) • Category 5 (CAT5) network cable • NXA-WAP250G Installation Guide • WallMount/Surface mounting installation kit (including two screws) NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 9: Installation

    LED fails to turn on, refer to the Appendix A: Troubleshooting section on page 43. The RJ-45 port on the access point supports automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs, switches, or hubs. NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point Installation...

  • Page 10: Access Point Configuration

    If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and only one of the ports has an internal crossover (MDI-X), the two pairs of wires must be straight-through. FIG. 3 diagrams the RJ-45 pinouts and signals for the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and cable. FIG. 3 Straight-Through Wiring NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 11: Hardware Description

    WLAN On/Flashing Green Indicates the 802.11g radio is enabled and transmitting or receiving data On/Flashing Green Indicates a valid link on the Ethernet port and that the access point is transmit- NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point Ethernet LAN Port (CAT5)

  • Page 12: Diagnosing Access Point Indicators

    • Be sure the cable is plugged into both the access point and corresponding device. • Verify that the proper cable type is used and its length does not exceed specified limits. • Check the cable connections for possible defects. Replace the defective cable if necessary. NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 13: Initial Configuration

    NXA-WAP250G addresses both start 192.168.1.x), you can connect immediately to the web interface. Otherwise, you must first change your PC’s IP address to be on the same subnet as the NXA-WAP250G. The NXA-WAP250G can operate in one of two modes: Access Point –...

  • Page 14: Access Point Mode - Roaming

    (that is, channels 1, 6, or 11 for 802.11b/g). A/V Rack NXA-ENET24 Switch FIG. 2 Access Point Mode - roaming for mobile users Video display monitor NetLinx Central Controller NXA-ENET24 Switch MVP Wireless NXA-WAP250G Touch Panel <BSS1> NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point NXA-WAP250G <BSS2> <ESS>...

  • Page 15: Access Point Mode - Repeater And Bridge Mode

    Access Point Mode - Repeater and Bridge Mode The NXA-WAP250G can also operate in a “repeater and bridge” mode to extend the range of links to wireless clients (FIG. 3). The NXA-WAP250G uses Wireless Distribution System (WDS) to forward traffic between the repeater and the root access point. WDS is defined in the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless connections between NXA-WAP250Gs.

  • Page 16: Logging Into The Web Interface

    The home page displays the Main Menu (FIG. 5). There are two options available, you can configure the basic features of the NXA-WAP250G using the Setup Wizard’s simple steps, or you can configure all features in detail using the Advanced Setup menu.

  • Page 17: Using The Setup Wizard

    Using the Setup Wizard There are only a few basic steps you need to set up the NXA-WAP250G and provide a connection for your AMX Control Panel and network access for other wireless devices. The Setup Wizard takes you through configuration procedures for the general network settings, such as IP configuration, wireless network name (Service Set Identifier), and wireless security.

  • Page 18: Step 2: Network Setting

    Initial Configuration Step 2: Network Setting The options on this page allow you to set the NXA-WAP250G’s IP address assignment method and configures the local Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server and Network Address Translation (NAT) settings (FIG. 7). FIG. 7 Setup Wizard - Network Setting There are three basic methods for configuring the NXA-WAP250G’s IP address:...
  • Page 19 Setup Wizard - Network Setting (PPoE settings) Static IP — The IP address is assigned manually by the user. This may be required if your NXA-WAP250G is connected to a home gateway router or other device that does not support a DHCP server (FIG. 10).

  • Page 20: Dhcp Server/Nat Setting

    NAT is a standard method of mapping multiple “internal” IP addresses to one “external” IP address on devices at the edge of a network. For the NXA-WAP250G, the internal (local) IP addresses are the IP addresses assigned to wireless clients by the DHCP server, and the external IP address is the IP address assigned to the NXA-WAP250G itself.
  • Page 21 FIG. 13 Setup Wizard - Wireless VAP #1 Setting (WPA-PSK settings) All wireless devices must be configured with the same WEP or WPA-PSK Key values to communicate with the NXA-WAP250G. Click Next to proceed. NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point Initial Configuration...

  • Page 22: Step 4: Wireless Vap #2 Setting

    FIG. 6 on page 13). Enter the SSID, or wireless network name, which all wireless stations must use to associate with the NXA-WAP250G. The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters (Default: Wireless Network - 2).

  • Page 23: Finish And Reboot

    2. Click the Reboot button to restart the NXA-WAP250G. Rebooting of the NXA-WAP200G can take up to 90 seconds. The NXA-WAP250G will start using any configured new IP settings, which must be used to access the web management interface. NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 24 Initial Configuration NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 25: System Configuration

    System Configuration The NXA-WAP250G’s basic settings can be configured using the Setup Wizard, as described in the previous chapter, “Initial Configuration.” However, for some installations, you may need to configure specific settings that are not available in the Setup Wizard. The Advanced Setup menu provides access to all the unit’s settings for complete control of the WAP250G’s features.

  • Page 26: Information

    Configures WPA-PSK security Enables DHCP client or manually sets an IP address Enables DHCP server and configures NAT settings Configures PPPoE settings Sets the system clock using SNTP Upgrades system software from a local file NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point Page...

  • Page 27: Information - System

    Channel: The radio channel through which the WAP250G communicates with wireless clients. The encryption status: The key size used for data encryption. Authentication Type: Shows if open system or shared key authentication is used. NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point System Configuration...

  • Page 28: Information - Client

    Cipher: Indicates the encryption cipher capability being advertised by the client; WEP, TKIP, AES, or None. SSID -- The VAP interface that the client is associated with. RSSI -- The received signal strength of the client. NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 29: Information - Network

    Information - Event Log The Event Log page displays system messages generated during system operation. The logged messages can serve as a valuable tool for isolating WAP250G and network problems (FIG. 21). FIG. 21 Event Log NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point System Configuration...

  • Page 30: System Setting

    System Settings - Administration Settings Pressing the reset button on the back of the WAP250G for more than five seconds resets the user name and password to the factory defaults. The items on this page include: NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 31: System Setting - Vlan Status / Operation Mode

    Repeater & Bridge — Set the device as a Wireless Repeater and Bridge. The Root AP MAC Address can be configured manually or selected after clicking Scan. In Repeater & Bridge mode, the access point only connects to other NXA-WAP250G units.

  • Page 32: System Setting - Vap Management

    WAP250G to the factory defaults and reboot the system. Note that all user configured information will be lost. You will have to use the default IP address to re-gain management access to the WAP250G. Reboot Access Point: Click the Reboot button to reboot the system. NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 33: Wireless Vap Settings

    The following sections apply to both Wireless VAP #1 Setting and Wireless VAP #2 Setting pages. it is recommended to restrict one VAP network for only AMX Control Panels and let all other wireless stations use the other VAP network.

  • Page 34: Wireless Vap Settings - Channel Setting

    Try changing the channel, as this may eliminate interference and increase performance. Channels 1, 6, and 11, as the three non-overlapping channels in the 2.4 GHz band, are preferred. Using channels other than 1, 6, and 11 can cause degraded performance. NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 35: Wireless Vap Settings - Wep Setting

    WAP250G but does not pass data through it. With Authentication Mode set to Shared, the WAP250G sends an unencrypted challenge string to any bridge attempting to communicate with the WAP250G. The bridge NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point System Configuration...
  • Page 36 128 Bit: Enter keys as 13 alphanumeric characters or 26 hexadecimal digits. 152 Bit: Enter keys as 16 alphanumeric characters or 32 hexadecimal digits. WEP 152 is not supported on the MVP-8400 Touch Panel. Key index and type must match that configured on all clients. NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 37: Wireless Vap Settings - Wpa / Wpa2 Setting

    Auto: Uses TKIP for the multicast cipher and TKIP or AES for the unicast cipher depending on the capability of associated clients. AES: Uses AES keys for both multicast and unicast encryption. TKIP: Uses TKIP keys for both multicast and unicast encryption. NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point System Configuration...

  • Page 38: Network Settings

    WAP250G already has an IP address that is reachable through your network. By default, the WAP250G is configured with the IP address 192.168.1.240, with the DHCP client disabled (FIG. 33). FIG. 33 Network Settings - DHCP Client Settings NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 39: Network Settings - Dhcp Server/Nat Setting

    IP address assigned to the Ethernet port. When enabled, the WAP250G's wireless interface uses the NAT IP settings to access the Ethernet network. When the DHCP server is enabled, NAT is also enabled. The items on this page include: NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point System Configuration...

  • Page 40: Network Settings - Pppoe Setting

    Username: If your ISP has provided you with a PPPoE user name, enter it in the corresponding text box. Password: If your ISP has provided you with a PPPoE password, enter it in the corresponding text box. NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 41: Network Settings - Radius Server Setting

    Confirm New Secret Key: Re-enter the Secret Key. Group Key Update Interval (secs): Set the interval for Group Key Updates on the Radius server, in one-second increments (default = 1800, or 3 minutes). NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point System Configuration...

  • Page 42: Time And Log

    GMT) based on the time at the Earth’s prime meridian, zero degrees longitude. To display the time corresponding to your local time, you must also indicate the number of hours your time zone is located before or after UTC/GMT (FIG. 38). FIG. 38 Time Setting - SNTP Settings NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 43: Updating Firmware

    You can use the Browse button to locate the image file locally on the management station. Start Upgrade — Starts the download process. Be sure to allow enough time for the download to complete before rebooting the WAP250G. NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point System Configuration...

  • Page 44: Upgrade Via A Remote Server

    IP Address — IP address or host name of the FTP or TFTP server. Username — The user ID used for login to an FTP server. Password — The password used for login to an FTP server. NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 45 Start Upgrade — Starts the download process. Be sure to allow enough time for the download to complete before rebooting the WAP250G. When you have downloaded the software file, you must reboot the WAP250G to implement the new code. NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 46 System Configuration NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 47: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    192.168.1.240. Then use the default user name “Admin” and the default password “1988” to access the management interface. 4. If all other recovery measure fail, and the NXA-WAP250G is still not functioning properly, take any of these steps: Reset the NXA-WAP250G’s hardware using the web interface or through a power reset.

  • Page 48: Step 3: Copy Firmware File

    (C:\TFTP-Root) is displayed on the bottom left. Step 6: Change TFTP Server Settings 1. Select File. 2. Select Configure. 3. Select the Security Tab and change selection to Transmit and Receive Files (FIG. 43). 4. Click OK. NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...

  • Page 49: Step 7: Re-Connect To Wap 250G

    TFTP Server Configuration dialog Step 7: Re-Connect to WAP 250G 1. Open a web browser and enter the IP Address for the WAP250G. 2. Follow the Emergent Recovery System on-screen prompts to begin the Firmware upload. NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 50 Appendix A: Troubleshooting NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 51 Glossary NXA-WAP250G 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 52 It’s Your World - Take Control™ 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE, RICHARDSON, TX 75082 USA • 800.222.0193 • 469.624.8000 • 469-624-7153 fax • 800.932.6993 technical support • www.amx.com...

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