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LevelOne WAB-3001 User Manual

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WAB-3001/WAB-3002
11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP
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  • Page 1 WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP User’s Manual Version: 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION..........................5 & B ........................ 6 EATURES ENEFITS ........................7 ACKAGE ONTENTS ...................... 7 UTDOOR ESCRIPTION ..............8 THERNET CABLE WATER PROOF KIT NSTALL UIDE ......................9 OUNTING NSTALL UIDE ......................11...
  • Page 3 WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 5.2.6 ................38 ELOAD ETTINGS ESET TO EFAULT 5.2.7 ..........................39 ASSWORD TCP/IP S ........................40 ETTINGS 5.3.1 LAN I .........................40 NTERFACE IP A .........................40 TATIC DDRESS DHCP C ..........................41 LIENT DHCP S ..........................42 ERVER 5.3.2...

  • Page 4: Revision History

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Revision History Version Date Notes 1.42.01 2008-06-30 Initial Version...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 1 Introduction The LevelOne WAB-3001/WAB-3002 Outdoor Wireless Bridge / Client Router / AP / Repeater operates seamlessly in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum supporting the 802.11b (2.4GHz, 11Mbps) and faster 802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbps) wireless standards.

  • Page 6: Features & Benefits

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 1.1 Features & Benefits Features Benefits High Speed Data Rate Up to 54Mbps Capable of handling heavy data payloads such as MPEG video streaming Excellent output power spreads the operation High Output Power EIRP up to 35 dBm...

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 1.2 Package Contents Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped in its original package.

  • Page 8: Ethernet Cable Water Proof Kit Install Guide

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 1.4 Ethernet cable water proof kit Install Guide Install the Ethernet cable with the waterproof kits shown as below pictures 1~4.

  • Page 9: Mounting Install Guide

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 1.5 Mounting Install Guide a) Pole mounting 1) Lock the bracket on device. 2) Using hoop to fix on pole and bind with U-clamp. 3) Adjust degree of device. 4) Using washer screw to lock with device.
  • Page 10 WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 b) Wall mounting 1) Lock the bracket on device. 2) Lock the wall mount bracket on wall.. 3) Adjust degree of device. 4) Using washer screw to lock with device.

  • Page 11: System Requirements

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 1.6 System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device. PC/AT compatible computer with an Ethernet interface. Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser 1.7 Applications The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list...

  • Page 12: A) Ad-Hoc Mode (Bridge)

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 a) Ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) for departmental or SOHO LANs. b) Infrastructure for enterprise LANs. a) Ad-hoc Mode (Bridge) This is the simplest network configuration with several computers equipped with the PC Cards that form a wireless network whenever they are within range of one another.

  • Page 13: Understanding The Hardware

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 2 Understanding the Hardware 2.1 Hardware Installation 1. Place the outdoor unit in an appropriate pace using the mounting kit. 2. Run the Ethernet cable indoors and plug it into the PoE injector port labeled “AP/Router”.
  • Page 14 WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This will allow you to configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook. 3. Select Use the following IP Address radio button and then enter the IP address and subnet mask.

  • Page 15: Switch Between Bridge/Bridge Router/Ap

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 3 Switch between Bridge/Bridge Router/ This device can be configured as a Bridge or Access Point. The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.1 in Bridge mode. This chapter will describe the steps to switch from Bridge to Access Point and Access Point to Bridge.

  • Page 16: Access Point To Bridge/Bridge Router

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 3.2 Access Point to Bridge/Bridge Router Enter the default IP address (192.168.1.2) of the bridge into the address bar of the web-browser. By default, a user name and password has not been configured. If you have...

  • Page 17: Bridge/Bridge Router Mode - Web Configuration

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 4 Bridge/Bridge Router Mode – Web Configuration 4.1 Logging In To configure the Bridge through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Bridge (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.
  • Page 18 WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 System Uptime: Duration of time since the device was last reset. Firmware version: Version of the firmware that is currently loaded on the device. Wireless Configuration: Mode: Wireless configuration mode such as client bridge, AP, or WDS.

  • Page 19: Management

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 4.2 Management Click on the Management link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see five options: operation mode, status, statistics, log, upgrade firmware, save/reload settings, and password. Each option is described below.

  • Page 20: Status

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Please wait and then enter the specified IP address into the web-browser. The previous settings will be retained in AP mode. . Refer to Chapter 5 to learn how to configure this device in Access Point mode.

  • Page 21: Statistics

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Noise Level: The level of interference. TCP/IP Configuration: Attain IP Protocol: The IP address setting may be fixed or static. IP Address: Displays the current IP address of the LAN port. Subnet Mask: Displays the current subnet mask for the IP address.

  • Page 22: Upgrade Firmware

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 In order for the log to record all the events, you must first place a check in the Enable Log or Enable Remote Log (Log Server required) check box. Select system all or wireless depending on the type of events you want recorded.

  • Page 23: Save / Reload Settings, Reset To Default

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 4.2.6 Save / Reload Settings, Reset to Default Click on the Save / Reload Setting link under the Management menu. This option is used to save the current settings of the device in a file on your local disk or load settings on to the device from a local disk.

  • Page 24: Tcp/Ip Settings

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Enter a user name into the first field. Enter a password into the New Password field and then re-type the password into the Confirmed Password field. Then click on the Apply Changes button.

  • Page 25: Wan Interface

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 is Disabled, then the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway fields must be filled in. DHCP Client Range: the DHCP client will get the DHCP IP form the DHCP Client Range Click on the Apply Changes button to confirm the changes.

  • Page 26: Wireless

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 SNMP Daemon: Select Enable if you would like to use the SNMP feature. Read-Only Community Name: Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read only access. Read-Write Community Name: Specify the password for access to the SNMP community with read/write access.

  • Page 27: Advanced Settings

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 4.4.2 Advanced Settings Click on the Advanced Settings link under the Wireless menu. On this page you can configure the advanced settings to tweak the performance of your wireless network. Options available are: fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, beacon interval, output power, preamble type, and 802.11g protection.

  • Page 28: Security

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 ACK Timeout: You may specify a value for the acknowledge timeout. Data Rate: Select a data rate from the drop-down list. However, it is recommended to select auto for the bet performance.

  • Page 29: Wep 64-Bit / 128-Bit

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Click on the Apply Changes button to confirm the changes. This device will automatically restart once these changes have been applied. 2. WEP 64-bit / 128-bit Encryption: Select WEP from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WEP encryption.

  • Page 30: Wpa / Wpa2 Passphrase

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Key Length: Select a 64-bit or 128-bit from the drop-down list. Key Format: Select a key format from the drop-down list. 64bit-hex keys require 10 characters, where as 128-bit keys require 26 characters. A hex key is defined as a number between 0 through 9 and letter between A through F.

  • Page 31: Wpa / Wpa2 Radius Authentication

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Encryption: Select WPA or WPA2 from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses this encryption. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to work with existing Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with WEP.

  • Page 32: Site Survey

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Click on the Apply Changes button to confirm the changes. This device will automatically restart once these changes have been applied. 4.4.4 Site Survey Click on the Site Survey link under the Wireless menu. This page displays the list of Access Points in the coverage area and allows you to connect to them if you have the required credentials.

  • Page 33: Access Point Mode - Web Configuration

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 5 Access Point Mode – Web Configuration 5.1 Logging In To configure the Access Point through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Bridge (default: 192.168.1.2) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.
  • Page 34 WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 System Uptime: Duration of time since the device was last reset. Firmware version: Version of the firmware that is currently loaded on the device. Wireless Configuration: Mode: Wireless configuration mode such as client bridge, AP, or WDS.

  • Page 35: Management

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 5.2 Management Click on the Management link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see five options: operation mode, status, statistics, log, upgrade firmware, save/reload settings, and password. Each option is described below.

  • Page 36: Status

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Please wait and then enter the specified IP address into the web-browser. The previous settings will be retained in AP mode. . Refer to Chapter 4 to learn how to configure this device in Bridge/Bridge Router mode.

  • Page 37: Statistics

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Associated Clients: Displays the number of clients currently associated to the Access Point. TCP/IP Configuration: Attain IP Protocol: The IP address setting may be fixed or static. IP Address: Displays the current IP address of the LAN port.

  • Page 38: Upgrade Firmware

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 In order for the log to record all the events, you must first place a check in the Enable Log or Enable Remote Log (Log Server required) check box. Select system all or wireless depending on the type of events you want recorded.

  • Page 39: Password

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Click on the Save button to save the current settings to a file on the local disk. Click on the Browse button to select the settings file and then click on the Upload button to load the previously saved settings.

  • Page 40: Tcp/Ip Settings

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 5.3 TCP/IP Settings Click on the TCP/IP Settings link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see the LAN Interface and SNMP option. The options are described in detail below. 5.3.1 LAN Interface Click on the LAN Interface link under the TCP/IP Settings menu.

  • Page 41: Dhcp Client

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 802.1d Spanning Tree: Select Enabled from the drop-down list if you if you would like to use the spanning tree feature. Click on the Apply Changes button to confirm the changes. This device will automatically restart once these changes have been applied.

  • Page 42: Dhcp Server

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 3. DHCP Server IP Address: Enter the IP address. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for the IP address. Default Gateway: Enter the IP address for the default gateway. DHCP: Select Server from the drop-down list since this device is the DHCP server.

  • Page 43: Snmp Settings

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 5.3.2 SNMP Settings SNMP Daemon: Select Enable if you would like to use the SNMP feature. Read-Only Community Name: Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read only access. Read-Write Community Name: Specify the password for access to the SNMP community with read/write access.

  • Page 44: Basic Settings

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 5.4.1 Basic Settings Click on the Basic Settings link under the Wireless menu. Using this option you may configure the 802.11b/g settings as well as the frequency, channel, and SSID. Band: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. Options available are 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (G), or 2.4GHz (B+G).

  • Page 45: Advanced Settings

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 5.4.2 Advanced Settings Click on the Advanced Settings link under the Wireless menu. On this page you can configure the advanced settings to tweak the performance of your wireless network. Options available are: fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, beacon interval, output power, preamble type, broadcast SSID, IAPP, and 802.11g protection.
  • Page 46 WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 ACK Timeout: You may specify a value for the acknowledge timeout. Data Rate: Select a data rate from the drop-down list. However, it is recommended to select auto for the bet performance.

  • Page 47: Security

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 5.4.3 Security Click on the Security link under the Wireless menu. On this page you can configure the authentication and encryption settings such as WEP, WPA, and 802.1x. 1. Encryption Disabled Encryption: Select None from the drop-down list if your wireless network does not use any type of encryption.

  • Page 48: Wep 64-Bit / 128-Bit

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 2. WEP 64-bit / 128-bit Encryption: Select WEP from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WEP encryption. WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security protocol that provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network.

  • Page 49: Wpa / Wpa2 / Wpa2 Mixed Passphrase

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Key Length: Select a 64-bit or 128-bit from the drop-down list. Key Format: Select a key format from the drop-down list. 64bit-hex keys require 10 characters, where as 128-bit keys require 26 characters. A hex key is defined as a number between 0 through 9 and letter between A through F.

  • Page 50: Wpa / Wpa2 / Wpa2 Mixed Radius Authentication

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 4. WPA / WPA2 / WPA2 Mixed RADIUS Authentication Encryption: Select WPA, WPA2 or WPA2_Mixed from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses this encryption. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).

  • Page 51: Site Survery

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 5.4.4 Site Survery Click on the Site Survery link under the Wireless menu. On this page you can scan the wireless network, and then connect it manually when client mode is enabled.

  • Page 52: Forgot The Id/Password

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 6 Forgot the ID/Password Because the device do not have reset button but have console port, just in cast if the operator forget the login ID and Password then cannot access the web, this chat is for...

  • Page 53: Supper Terminal Steps

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Supper terminal steps Open the terminal software Port Settings...
  • Page 54 WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 ASCII Setup Select the Console Properties settings ASCII setup...
  • Page 55 WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 After finish setup, plug in the power into outdoor AP then wait for finish booting steps. ASCII Setup Input : flash get IP_ADDR Input : flash get USER_NAME...
  • Page 56 WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Input : flash get USER_PASSWORD...
  • Page 57 WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Appendix A – Specifications Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure Data Rates Operation Mode 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps Point-to-Point/ Point-to-Multipoint Bridge/ Standards Client Router/ AP/ WDS/ Repeater Interface IEEE802.11b/g, IEEE802.1x, IEEE802.3,...

  • Page 58: Appendix B - Fcc Interference Statement

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Appendix B – FCC Interference Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 59: Appendix C - Ic Statement

    WAB-3001/WAB-3002 11b/g Wireless Outdoor Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Appendix C – IC Statement IC statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference and This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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