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- Page 1 IEEE 802.11 Series KWO-5000 High Performance Outdoor Bridge User’s Manual V1.1.11.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
KWO5000 1. Copyright There is no any clear or implicit assurance in the user's manual of our company, including the assurance of selling or installing for the special purpose. There are rival's volumes to carry on the power to alter or revise in our company, if alter and forgive me for not issuing a separate notice. - Page 3 KWO5000 Checking Your LAN Connections ................15 Installing Your KW5000 AP with a Web Management..........15 Operating Distance Tips ....................17 Chapter 3. Basic Configuration.................. 19 Default Factory Settings....................18 How to Enter Your KW5000 Management Web............18 Basic Information about the KW5000 ................. 19 Wireless Information about the KW5000 ..............
- Page 4 KWO5000 Station Adapter Mode ....................39 Wireless Bridging Mode ....................39 Wireless Repeater Mode ....................41 Wireless Inter-building Mode ..................42 Chapter 5. Management....................43 Site Survey ........................43 View Statistics Information..................44 View Station Information..................... 45 Change Password ......................46 Remote Management ....................
- Page 5 KWO5000 Figure 8 KWO5000 log in window....................16 Figure 9 KWO5000 General Information ..................16 Figure 10 Safety Alert........................19 Figure 11 Radius settings......................23 Figure 12 KWO5000 access control .................... 25 Figure 13 Basic settings ....................... 27 Figure 14 WAN/LAN settings...................... 28 Figure 15 Router Mode—WAN at Ethernet Port.................
- Page 6 KWO5000 Figure 34 Change Password......................46 Figure 35 Remote Management....................47 Figure 36 SSH..........................48 Figure 37 Command ........................49 Figure 38 Get Mib File ........................ 50 Figure 39 MIB Compiler ......................51 Figure 40 MIB File ........................52 Figure 41 Backup......................... 54 Figure 42 Event log........................
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction
KWO5000 Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction Thank you for choosing the Formosa’s KWO5000 Access Point (hereafter called access point). This Access Point provides a secure, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and flexibility with the enterprise-class features required by networking professionals. -
Page 8: Key Features
KWO5000 Key Features The KWO5000 Access Point is use-friendly and provides solid wireless and networking support. The following standards and conventions are supported: Standards Compliant The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g for Wireless LANs. WEP support Support for WEP including 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys. DHCP Client Support DHCP Server provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. -
Page 9: Typical Infrastructure
KWO5000 Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the KWO5000 to gain access to your LAN. Hidden Mode The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct SSID can connect. - Page 10 KWO5000 Figure 2 Wireless Point-to-Point Wireless Repeater When the other AP is several thousands miles away form the KWO5000, the repeater mode is strongly recommended. Figure 3 Wireless Repeater Wireless Access Point This mode is typically for mobile environments.
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Page 11: Typical Case
KWO5000 Figure 4 Wireless Access Point Typical Case The high-quality performance enables the KWO5000 to gain widespread acknowledgements. It is able to undertake tasks in various situations. Create or expand well-created network via the KWO5000 in enterprises or residential quarters Provide an access to Metropolitan Area Network via WLAN Act as a media connecting Base Station and sub-stations in mobile communicating network Provide an access to hard-to-reach areas, like historical sites... -
Page 12: Chapter 2 Basic Installation
What’s In the Box? Formosa Wireless Access Point 802.11a/b/g KWO5000 Enjector-N KWO5000 11a/b/g Wireless Access Point Installation Guide Resource CD for the Formosa KWO5000 Wireless Access Point Hardware Description We’ll discuss the KWO5000 front and rear functions. Installing KWO5000 Access Point Before installing, you should make sure that Ethernet network is perfectly working. -
Page 13: Hardware Installation
KWO5000 record its TCP/IP configuration settings. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.1.x (x cannot be 1)and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. Please follow the steps below to complete installing of your KWO5000. Hardware Installation Combine the external antennas into the antenna connector. Note Make sure that you connect tightly the External antenna on the antenna connector of your KWO5000 AP. - Page 14 KWO5000 following steps to set a static IP address in Windows XP/2000. Go to Start Click control Panel Double-click Network Connections Right-click Local Area Connection Click Properties Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Figure 5 Wireless network Connection properties Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
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Page 15: Checking Your Lan Connections
KWO5000 Checking Your LAN Connections Please follow the steps below to check whether your LAN connection is OK, by using “Ping” command. Click Start. Programs Accessories Command Prompt Under MS-DOS, you can use “ping” to check whether your computer has been successfully associated to your KWO5000. -
Page 16: Figure 8 Kwo5000 Log In Window
KWO5000 Figure 8 KWO5000 log in window 10. When prompted, please enter admin for Name and password for password, both in low cases. 11. Clicking Login now, it will navigate you into KWO5000’s homepage-----General Information will be shown below. Figure 9 KWO5000 General Information... -
Page 17: Operating Distance Tips
KWO5000 Operating Distance Tips The range of your wireless connection is significantly determined by the physical placement of the access point. To optimize the results, place your wireless access point: Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate. In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of-sight access (even if through walls). -
Page 18: Chapter 3. Basic Configuration
KWO5000 Chapter 3 Basic Configuration Default Factory Settings We’ll elaborate the KWO5000 default factory settings. You can re-acquire these parameters by resort button. If necessary, please refer to the “the way to restore default factory settings. FEATURE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS User Name (case sensitive) Admin Password (case sensitive) -
Page 19: Basic Information About The Kw5000
KWO5000 Figure 10 Safety Alert 12. Clicking “Yes” ushers you into the login. Note： Make sure the PC IP address need to be matched the AP. For instance, the KWO5000 is 192.168.1.1, and your PC IP should be 192.168.1. X. 13. - Page 20 KWO5000 Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily, using your Web browser, and can be upgraded via ftp server or ftp server. The currently available version of KWO5000 is 1.1.11.0. IP Type By default, the KWO5000 is configured as static IP Address. IP Address: The IP address must be unique to your network.
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Page 21: Wireless Information About The Kw5000
KWO5000 802.11bg Channel This field identifies which operating frequency will be used. Security Profiles This provides a list of virtual APs derived from KWO5000 Virtual AP, spelling out profile name, SSID, MAC, security, and status. Build Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge Mode Under this mode, two separate networks located apart can be connected to carry out data-transmission about several thousand miles away Create a connection between AP and wireless station separately. -
Page 22: Table 2 Wireless Advanced Settings
KWO5000 short transmit preamble gives better performance. Long is the default Antenna Select the desired antenna for transmitting and receiving. Auto is the default. Ap flow control Ap flow control 1 to 1687 AP Auto Channel Auto channel setting Table 2 Wireless Advanced Settings... -
Page 23: Chapter 4 Advanced Settings
KWO5000 Chapter 4 Advanced Settings The KWO5000 access point is a highly competent device, providing applicable functions. Understanding RADIUS Settings RADIUS is a server for remote user authentication and accounting. It can be used on any network that needs a centralized authentication and/or accounting service for its workstations. -
Page 24: Getting To Know Kw5000 Wireless Security Options
Getting To Know KWO5000 Wireless Security Options Formosa wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Formosa products provides several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network. -
Page 25: Wireless Security Options
KWO5000 messages can be easily decrypted and contain much of the network’s information, such as the network’s SSID (Service Set Identifier). Wireless Security Options There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network: Access Control You can restrict access to only trusted clients so that unknown clients cannot wirelessly connect to the KWO5000. - Page 26 KWO5000 Enter MAC Address in the “Add New Station Manually” field. Click trust and then the address will appear in the “trusted Wireless Stations” field. Click Apply to save the configuration. Use WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block all but the most determined eavesdropper.
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Page 27: Time Server
KWO5000 encryption keys. However not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. -
Page 28: Bridge/Router Mode
KWO5000 This field identifies the time server port like 123. Time Zone Select the time zone location for your setting. Current Time This field identifies the current time in your specific time Zone. Bridge/Router Mode From the system setup, click IP Settings, you’ll be navigated into the WAN/LAN Settings. -
Page 29: Figure 15 Router Mode—Wan At Ethernet Port
KWO5000 Figure 15 Router Mode—WAN at Ethernet Port Figure 16 Router Mode—WAN at Wireless Port Under the AP mode, the KWO5000 acts as Router. In general, WAN is designed at the Ethernet port and LAN at wireless port. Figure 17 Router Mode-WAN at Ethernet Port Under the Repeater mode, the KWO5000 acts as Router. -
Page 30: Any Ip
KWO5000 at the Ethernet port and LAN at wireless port. Figure 18 Router Mode-WAN at Ethernet Port Any IP If IP address has slipped your mind, any IP functionality can relieve your anxiety. Enabling any IP, you’ll feel free to enter IP Address, IP Subnet Mask and Gateway, enjoying internet surf. -
Page 31: Firewall Management
KWO5000 Figure 19 HTTP Redirect settings Enter your desired website in this field. Be sure to click “Apply” to save the configuration. Note Be sure to your AP connected to the internet when using HTTP Redirect. Firewall Management Today’s companies rely on highly networked, secure computing environments to efficiently and safely conduct business. -
Page 32: Figure 20 Firewall Management
KWO5000 Figure 20 Firewall management Before applying the firewall management, you need enable firewall. Here we’ll discuss Firewall. Name Enter your desired firewall rule name in this field. Allow This field identifies which packets have IP addresses specified by you, are allowed to transmit at your LAN. -
Page 33: Virtual Server
KWO5000 Port Range This specifies your IP port range. Schedule You can set time when your AP performs firewall management, by enabling “from”. Alternatively, if you desire your AP to perform firewall management for a long time, please enable “always”. When completing all firewall rules configuration, please click Add Rule. -
Page 34: Vap / Vlan
KWO5000 Figure 22 Virtual server management We’ll discuss virtual elements below. Name Enter the virtual server’s name in this field. Private IP This specifies the IP Address at your LAN. Protocol Type This field is optional. TCP or UDP. Private Port This specifies your LAN port. -
Page 35: Super Mode (A / G)
KWO5000 that need to be provided) from the perspective of cost, space, and wire management. Luckily, the advent technology called VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) can achieve her mission. Now it is possible for these multi devices to be multi devices in function without the need for multiple physical network APs. -
Page 36: Wi-Fi Multi-Media (Wmm)
KWO5000 Note Under the AP mode, the stations connected to the AP must support Super Mode as well. If Super Mode is enabled. Under the bridge mode, all the APs must support Super Mode. Wi-Fi Multi-media (WMM) Currently interest and demand for multimedia applications and advanced capabilities are growing quickly. -
Page 37: Load Balance
KWO5000 Load Balance Load balance control :enable or disable Throughput type : 1 minute average,3minutes average, 3 minutes MAX, 10 minutes MAX, 10 minutes average. Throughput range : 1 to 1500 Mbytes Action : only reject new station or kick the lowest rssi station Smart WDS Under bridge mode, enabling smart WDS, the KWO5000 access point can sniff other KWO5000 around him and automatically connect those that work in the same channel,... -
Page 38: Build Your Wireless Infrastructure Via Kw5000
KWO5000 Build Your Wireless Infrastructure via KWO5000 Wireless Access Point Mode Under this mode, the KWO5000 servers as a proxy, wirelessly connecting stations and Ethernet PCs that are linked to the Internet via a switch, or router, so that you have access to enjoy emails, scan news and so on. -
Page 39: Station Adapter Mode
KWO5000 Station Adapter Mode Acting as a station adapter, the KWO5000 is linked to other access points. Figure 25 Wireless Station Adapter Take the following steps to build your station adapter. Configure the KWO5000 mode as a station adapter. establish a tie between station1 and station2 and the AP.. Wirelessly connect the KWO5000 to the AP via BSSID. -
Page 40: Figure 26 Wds Mode
KWO5000 You can specify the transmission rate between the KWO5000 and other devices by entering the value in uplink speed limit. The most speed available is 1687 ×64Kbps=105.4375Mbps. Figure 26 WDS Mode Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge Under this mode, two separate networks apart can be connected to carry out data-transmission. -
Page 41: Wireless Repeater Mode
KWO5000 Figure 27 Wireless Point to Multi-Point Bridge Under this mode, this KWO5000 is responsible for a pivot AP, connecting other APs and devices apart. Figure 28 Wireless Point-to-Point Mode The building steps are identical to the Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge. Wireless Repeater Mode Under this hybrid mode, the KWO5000 is capable of establishing the connections between wireless stations and other APs, reaching as far as thousands of miles. -
Page 42: Wireless Inter-Building Mode
KWO5000 MAC address in AP2 remote MAC address field. Figure 29 Wireless Repeater Mode Wireless Inter-building Mode Under bridge mode, enabling smart WDS, the KWO5000 access point can sniff other KWO-5000 around him and automatically connect those that work in the same channel. -
Page 43: Chapter 5 Management
KWO5000 Chapter 5 Management Site Survey provides you with a table of adjacent APs connected to your KWO5000. In terms of each connected AP, Site Survey offers you their personal information, including SSID, BSSID, RSSI, channel mode, connection status and encryption. Site Survey Figure 30 Site Survey Link Test To optimize the communication between your LAN, link test is designed to test the... -
Page 44: View Statistics Information
KWO5000 Figure 31 Link Test We’ll discuss parameters in link test. RF Cable Loss(0-10) This indicates RF loss in cables, ranging from 0 to 10. Local Antenna Gain(0-99) This indicates extended coverage provided by the local KWO5000, for an existing 802.11a/b/g wireless local area network (WLAN), ranging from o to 99. -
Page 45: View Station Information
KWO5000 read-only. Figure 32 Statistics Information View Station Information Under the Information heading, click the connection link to view the station information connected the KWO5000 shown below. Figure 33 Connection status Note If the wireless access point is rebooted, the table data is lost until the wireless access point rediscovers the devices. -
Page 46: Change Password
KWO5000 Change Password Figure 34 Change Password Take the following steps to change password. 1.Enter your currently-used password in the current field. 2.Enter your new password in the New Password field. 3.Re-enter the new password to confirm it in the Repeat New Password field. 4.Finally, click “Apply”... -
Page 47: Ssh
KWO5000 Figure 35 Remote Management SSH provides a secure connection over the Internet providing strong user authentication. SSH protects the privacy of transmitted data (such as passwords, binary data, and administrative commands) by encrypting it. SSH on the access point is enabled by default. When user manager is enabled, SSH uses the same usernames and passwords established by the user manager. -
Page 48: Figure 36 Ssh
KWO5000 Figure 36 SSH Press Open, and the screen below should appear. -
Page 49: Snmp
KWO5000 Figure 37 Command The login name is admin and password is the default password. After successful login, the screen should show the APdcb325>. In this example, the APdcb325 is the KWO-5000 access point name.. Enter help to display the SSH command help. SNMP SNMP (simple network management protocol) is a distributed-management protocol. -
Page 50: Figure 38 Get Mib File
KWO5000 Figure 38 Get Mib File From MIB Compiler interface, open jupter.mib and compile the file by enabling compile Jupiter mib on tools menu. Save the compiled files to your disk. - Page 51 KWO5000 Figure 38 MIB Compiler Load the file to SNMP station. Your screen will appear.
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Page 52: Upgrade Firmware
KWO5000 Figure 39 MIB File Changing settings with the database query page Follow these steps to change an access point setting from the Database Query page: Click Get. The current value for the setting appears in the Value field. Modify the value in the Value field. Click Set. -
Page 53: Backup / Restore Settings
HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. Download the new software file from Formosa, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it. From the main menu Management section, click the Upgrade Firmware link to display the screen above. -
Page 54: Event Log
KWO5000 Figure 41 Backup You have access to back up the currently settings by enabling KWO5000‘s Backup function. Retrieve Retrieve button allows you to retrieve your backup files. Restore This button can be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. -
Page 55: Reboot Ap
KWO5000 Figure 42 Event log SysLog Server IP address The access point will send all the SysLog to the specified IP address if SysLog option is enabled. Default: 0.0.0.0 Port The port number configured in the SysLog server on your network. By default, it is514 Reboot AP In some cases, if you want to reboot KWO5000, click “Yes”... -
Page 56: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
KWO5000 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting In this article we will look at how to tackle some common wireless network problems that people come across. This document will outline the steps you should take if you encounter one of the mentioned issues. Q 1.