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AP-G250
Multi-Function WLAN AP

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Version 1.0 (October 2008)

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Wireless LAN Device Series AP-G250 Multi-Function WLAN AP User Manual Version 1.0 (October 2008)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Channel Number ..............................16 Show Active Clients ............................17 Mac Clone (Single Ethernet Client) ........................17 Universal Repeater.............................18 ........................ 19 IRELESS DVANCED ETTINGS Authentication Type ............................20 Fragment Threshold ............................20 RTS Threshold..............................20 Beacon Interval..............................20 ACK Timing ................................21 Client Expired Time ............................21 AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 3 MANAGEMENT ............................57 ..............................57 TATUS S)........................58 UALITY OF ERVICE ..........................61 ANDWIDTH ONTROL SNMP A ............................62 GENT ............................... 65 TATISTICS ..........................65 ETTING ................................66 ........................66 ISCELLANEOUS ETTINGS HTTP Port................................66 ............................67 ATCH AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device ................86 APPENDIX A .............................. 87 ........................87 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS APPENDIX B .............................. 91 ....................91 ASIC IRELESS RIDGED CCESS OINT ......................... 91 ASIC IRELESS OUTER ........................91 NIVERSAL EPEATER WDS+AP M ........................92 ............................92 LIENT AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 5: Safety And Regulatory Notices

    SAFETY AND REGULATORY NOTICES FCC Statement The AP-G250 Access Point has been tested and found to comply with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
  • Page 6: Canadian Department Of Communications Industry Canada (Ic) Notice

    Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; otherwise the radio may be damaged. Antenna selection and installation should follow the rules of the country in which the device is being installed. Professional installation is recommended. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 7: Packing List

    PACKING LIST Before you start to install the AP-G250, make sure the package contains the following items AP-G250 unit Antenna Power Supply Ethernet Network Cable AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    DSL or Cable Modem, or as a LAN port for connection to a computer, printer or other networked device. 3. LAN Port – This port connects a computer, printer or other networked device. 4. Reset Button AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    2. Using a Secure Shell CLI Interface. Basic Logical Partitioning For many first time users, it might be useful to consider the AP-G250 as having two logical sections: a wired Ethernet network interface (NIC) and an 802.11b/g wireless network interface (NIC). Each interface has its own MAC address.
  • Page 10: Computer ' Sip Address

    Typically, the AP-G250 is accessed via the LAN or wireless interface, however if you need to access the AP-G250 via the WAN interface, the default IP address is 172.1.1.1 and you will need to ensure that you are on the same subnet (172.1.1.X).
  • Page 11 2. Right click either Local Area Connection or Wireless Network Connection, depending on how you are accessing the AP-G250 (by an Ethernet network cable or via a wireless card), and select Properties. 3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
  • Page 12: Windows Vista

    4. Click the button to select Use the following IP address. Enter a Static IP Address in the same subnet as the Default IP Address. 5. Click OK. Windows VISTA 1. Click Start, right click Network and choose Properties. The Network and Sharing Center opens. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 13 2. Select Manage Network Connections from the left sidebar. 3. Right click either Local Area Connection or Wireless Network Connection, depending on how you are accessing the AP-G250 (by an Ethernet network cable or via a wireless card), and select Properties.
  • Page 14 6. Click the button to select Use the following IP address. Enter a Static IP Address in the same subnet as the Default IP Address. 7. Click OK, and OK again in the previous Connection Properties window. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 15: Accessibility To Configuration Vs. Operating Mode

    Router Bridge(AP Client) WISP For example, if the AP-G250 is operating in Router mode and you try to access the AP- G250 IP address from the wired Ethernet LAN connection, you will not succeed since NAT will be enabled. DHCP By default, the DHCP server is operational.
  • Page 16: Wireless Configuration

    WIRELESS CONFIGURATION The AP-G250 configuration software includes a Wizard that assists you in making most basic changes. Alternatively, instead of using the Wizard or if you need changes to functions that the Wizard does not allow you to change, click on the various file folders.
  • Page 17: Wisp (Wireless Isp)

    It is often used when the AP-G250 is being wired to an existing router or switch. When using Bridge mode, the LAN IP address can be accessed via the wired or wireless interface. WISP (Wireless ISP)
  • Page 18: Wds+Ap

    Bridge Router WISP Client AP+WDS Wireless Basic Settings Disable Wireless LAN Interface Checking this will disable the wireless LAN interface. This would not ordinarily be disabled. Band The options are: 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11b/g. Default is 802.11b/g. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 19: Mode

    SSID and channel for establishing the wireless connection. PC #1 AP Client #1 AP Client #3 AP Client #2 PC #3 PC #2 In client mode, the AP-G250 doesn’t support Router mode functions, including Firewall and WAN settings. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 20: Ssid

    Note: The system ships with channels 1 through 11 enabled. If you are located in a country that allows channels 12, 13 and 14, you can contact AIR802 for information on enabling the additional channels. When Channel Number is set to Auto, the AP-G250 will find the least-congested channel for use.
  • Page 21: Show Active Clients

    When MAC Clone is enabled, the Ethernet client (for example, your computer) uses its own MAC address to transmit data. When MAC Clone is disabled, the single Ethernet client must to use the AP-Client’s MAC address. NOTE: This function is not used in most applications. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 22: Universal Repeater

    Universal Repeater . In this mode, the AP-G250 can be configured as a repeater to connect to another AP and simultaneously re-broadcast the signal locally. Essentially, this will extend the available wireless range of another AP and let the user link to the network that they want.
  • Page 23: Wireless Advanced Settings

    LAN. These settings should not be changed unless you know what effect the changes will have on your device. The default settings are optimized for normal operation. Any unreasonable value change to a default setting will reduce the Note: throughput of the device. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 24: Authentication Type

    AP-G250 and not each other. You can enter a setting ranging from 0 to 2347 bytes.
  • Page 25: Ack Timing

    Broadcasting the SSID will let your wireless clients find the device automatically. If you are building a public wireless network, disabling this function can improve security. Every wireless stations located within the coverage of the device must connect this device by manually configure the SSID in the client settings. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 26: Iapp (Inter-Access Point Protocol)

    72Mbps between each other. Note that this function is proprietary and will only function between Realtek stations. Transmit Power The device supports five transmission output power levels from 20 to 24dBm for CCK (802.11b) mode and four transmission output power levels from 17 to 20dBm for OFDM AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 27: Configuring Wireless Security

    For best results, wireless client devices should have similar power output to allow bi- directional communication with the AP-G250. Configuring Wireless Security The AP-G250 provides complete wireless security functions, including WEP, 802.1x, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES and WPA2-Mixed. The default security setting is all security modes disabled.
  • Page 28 WLAN environment. Typically only one key is used, the default key or Key 1. 5. For each key you want to enter, use the backspace key to clear the entry field and type into the space a key that matches the selected length and format. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 29: Wep Encryption With 802.1X Setting

    Choose WEP 64 or 128 bit encryption based on your current network requirements. Then add user accounts and the target device to the RADIUS server. In the AP-G250, specify the IP address, Password (Shared Secret) and Port number of the target RADIUS server.
  • Page 30: Wpa Authentication Mode

    To use WPA authentication: 1. Change the encryption type to WEP. 2. Select an Authentication Mode. The AP-G250 supports two WPA modes: • Enterprise (RADIUS): In this mode authentication is achieved using a WPA RADIUS Server or other authentication server on the network.
  • Page 31: Wireless Access Control

    You don’t need to add all MAC address of devices existing in your network to the WDS List; only the address of devices you need to directly connect to. • Bandwidth will be shared between bridging devices. The maximum number of devices is eight in the WDS network. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 32: Wds Network Topology

    Protocol Required WDS1 The MAC Address of WDS2 WDS2 The MAC Addresses of WDS1 and WDS3 WDS3 The MAC Addresses of WDS2 and WDS4 WDS4 The MAC Addresses of WDS3 and WDS5 WDS5 The MAC Address of WDS4 AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 33 Entries in WDS AP List Protocol Required WDS1 The MAC Addresses of WDS2, WDS3, WDS4 and WDS5 WDS2 The MAC Address of WDS1 WDS3 The MAC Address of WDS1 WDS4 The MAC Address of WDS1 WDS5 The MAC Address of WDS1 AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 34 The MAC Addresses of WDS2 and WDS5 WDS2 The MAC Addresses of WDS1 and WDS3 WDS3 The MAC Addresses of WDS2 and WDS4 WDS4 The MAC Addresses of WDS3 and WDS5 WDS5 The MAC Addresses of WDS4 and WDS1 AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 35 The MAC Addresses of WDS1, WDS3, WDS4 and WDS5 WDS3 The MAC Addresses of WDS1, WDS2, WDS4 and WDS5 WDS4 The MAC Addresses of WDS1, WDS2, WDS3 and WDS5 WDS5 The MAC Addresses of WDS1, WDS2, WDS3 and WDS4 AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 36: Wds Application

    The MAC Address of Access Point Wireless Bridge As a Wireless Bridge, the AP-G250 can establish a wireless connection between two or more wired LANs. This is typically used for building-to-building connections. In WDS only mode, no SSID is broadcast and clients can’t connect since it is not operating as an access point.
  • Page 37: Site Survey

    Access Point or IBSS found. Aiming Tool The “Aiming Tool” can help the installer of the AP-G250 find the best direction targeting the specific Access Point or IBSS. It displays the RSSI of the specify SSID on the Wireless Site Survey page on the web and LED, so the installer can adjust the antenna and visually check RSSI by LED.
  • Page 38: Connecting Profile

    When the AP-G250 is in AP Client mode, click the Aim option of any SSID on the list in the Wireless Site Survey page and then click the Aiming button. RSSI is displayed on the web page. To stop the Aiming tool, click the Stop Aiming button.
  • Page 39 OK in the pop-up window to confirm it. To delete all SSIDs, click Delete All. To disable this function, click the check box beside Enable connecting profile to remove the check mark. The preferred AP list will be preserved for future use. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 40: Tcp/Ip Configuration

    TCP/IP CONFIGURATION LAN Interface IP Address / Subnet Mask This where the IP address and subnet mask of the AP-G250 are managed. The default IP address is: 192.168.2.254. Default Gateway The default gateway is not used unless you have chosen “Router” as the operation mode.
  • Page 41: Dhcp Client Range

    DHCP Client Range Assigns the range or pool of IP addresses that clients receive when the DHCP server option is enabled. Show Client 802.1d Spanning Tree This prevents loops in certain network architectures. It is enabled by default. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 42: Wan Interface

    WAN Interface WAN Access Type The AP-G250 supports four kinds of IP configuration for the WAN interface: Static IP, DHCP Client, PPPoE and PPTP. Select the appropriate type for your network. The default WAN Access is Static IP. The default IP address of the WAN port is 172.1.1.1.
  • Page 43: Static Ip

    You can enter the original MAC address from your computer in this field to get around this issue. Enable uPnP: This function allows the device to be found and configured automatically by the operating system (e.g., Window XP). AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 44: Dhcp Client (Dynamic Ip)

    When DHCP-Client WAN Access Type is selected, all IP configuration data besides DNS is from the DHCP server. In many cases, it will be preferable to set the AP-G250 to obtain the DNS automatically. The option “Attain DNS Automatically” appears when DHCP Client is selected as the WAN Type.
  • Page 45: Pppoe

    MAC address from your computer in this field to get around this issue. Enable UPnP: This function allows the device to be found and configured automatically by the operating system (e.g., Window XP). AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 46: Pptp

    You can enter the original MAC address from your computer in this field to get around this issue. Enable uPnP: This function allows the device to be found and configured automatically by the operating system (e.g., Window XP). AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 47: Configuring Clone Mac Address

    Configuring Clone MAC Address The AP-G250 provides a MAC address cloning feature to fulfill the requirement of some ISPs that require specification of the client MAC address. Clone MAC address for Static IP WAN access type: Clone MAC address for DHCP Client WAN access type:...
  • Page 48 Clone MAC address for PPPoE WAN access type: Clone MAC address for PPTP WAN access type: Physical LAN interface MAC address clone: AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 49: Vpn Pass-Through

    VPN Pass-through Selection of this option allows Virtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through, including PTP/L2TP/IPsec VPN Connection. In the WAN Interface section of the TCP/IP Page, check the VPN Pass-through option that you require and click Apply Changes. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 50: Route

    ROUTE The AP-G250 supports static and dynamic routing. This option is for advanced users and applications. NAT (Network Address Translation) NAT is the translation between public and private IP addresses. When NAT is enabled (under Router or WISP operation modes), you can use port forwarding or DMZ to redirect your common network services.
  • Page 51: Ip Forwarding Default Policy

    Routes may be statically assigned, if necessary. For example, to link Network 3 and Network 4 separately from Network 1, establish a Routing Table configuration as follows: 1. In Route Setup on the TCP/IP page, enable Static Route. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 52: Dynamic Route Setup

    Dynamic Routing utilizes RIP 1 and RIP 2 to transmit and receive route information with other routers. To enable dynamic routing: 1. In Route Setup, enable Dynamic Route. 2. Select RIP 1, RIP 2 or both to transmit/receive packets. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 53 3. Click Apply Changes. 4. Click Show Route Table to show the Dynamic Route Table. 5. In the Dynamic Routing Table, routes are shown for Network 3 and Network 4. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 54: Firewall Configuration

    FIREWALL CONFIGURATION Configuring LAN to WAN Firewall Filtering functions are used to block or permit packets from LAN to WAN. The AP-G250 supports three basic types of filtering. 1. Port Filtering 2. IP Filtering 3. MAC Filtering All entries in the current filter table are used to restrict or permit certain types of packets from your local network through the AP-G250.
  • Page 55: Ip Filtering

    TCP, UDP or Both. If you select ACCEPT for the IP forwarding default policy (found under TCP/IP, Route), once the source IP address of outgoing packets match the IP address definition in the table, the firewall will block those packets from LAN to WAN. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 56: Mac Filtering

    Current Filter Table. If you select ACCEPT for the IP forwarding default policy (found under TCP/IP, then Route), once the source MAC Address of outgoing packets match the MAC Address definition in the table, the firewall will block those packets form LAN to WAN. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 57: Configuring Port Forwarding (Virtual Server)

    This function allows you to automatically redirect common network services to a specific machine behind the AP-G250’s NAT firewall. These settings are only necessary if you wish to host some sort of server on the private local network behind NAT firewall, such as a web server or mail server.
  • Page 58: Multiple Servers Behind Nat (Example)

    SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) 5060 PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) 1723 For other well-know port number assignments, see: http://www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers Multiple Servers behind NAT (Example) In this case, there are two PCs in the local network accessible for outside users. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 59: Configuring Dmz

    To use a DMZ: 1. Click the check box beside Enable DMZ. 2. Enter the IP Address of the computer that you want to expose to Internet in DMZ Host IP Address. 3. Click Apply Changes to save the changes. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 60: Configuring Vpn

    Configuring VPN The VPN Setup screen provides a means to enable or disable VPN functions and to edit or delete them. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 61: Management

    The TCP/IP Configuration section displays the IP address of the unit, default gateway and the DHCP configuration. The WAN Configuration section only appears when the AP-G250 is operating in Router or WISP mode. In WISP-Client mode, this is very useful after a connection to another access point is made to see if an IP address has been provided.
  • Page 62: Quality Of Service (Qos)

    AIR802 has implemented some QoS mechanisms in the AP-G250 to allow you to specify some rules to ensure the quality of service in your network. The AP-G250 also provides a Bandwidth Priority function to allocate bandwidth. This function can be helpful in shaping and queuing traffic from LAN (WLAN) to WAN or LAN to WLAN, but not WLAN to WLAN.
  • Page 63 Select an IP type-of-service value from the drop down list box. Choose Normal Service, Minimize Cost, Maximize Reliability, Maximize Throughput, or Minimize Delay. Apply Changes Click this button to save and apply your settings. Reset Click this button to begin re-input the parameters. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 64 • User C wants to use a software IP (VOIP) phone to speak with a customer. Since VoIP traffic is extremely sensitive to variations in delay, you would set High priority for User C. FTP transmissions can take a long time so you can set Low priority for User AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 65: Bandwidth Control

    This functionality can control downstream and upstream bandwidth when the AP-G250 is in Client or WISP mode. Upstream and downstream are relative to the client site. Note: If you are using the AP-G250 as an access point, then bandwidth control is not applicable.
  • Page 66: Snmp Agent

    Type the name of the person or group to be contacted if the device has problems. Trap Receiver IP Address Type the IP Address of the SNMP Manager. Trap Receiver Community This is the password received with trap from the String device (SNMP Agent). AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 67 RSSI (Receive Signal Strength Index). 1.3.6.1.4.1.99.6 Active_Clients. The number of associate clients. Active_Clients_List. Client’s information (MAC 1.3.6.1.4.1.99.7 Address, Data Rate, RSSI, etc.) 1.3.6.1.4.1.99.8 Type of wireless encryption used. 1.3.6.1.4.1.99.1 - Mode 1.3.6.1.4.1.99.2 - SSID 1.3.6.1.4.1.99.3 - Channel 1.3.6.1.4.1.99.4 - Band AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 68 1.3.6.1.4.1.99.5 - RSSI 1.3.6.1.4.1.99.6 - Active_Clients 1.3.6.1.4.1.99.7 - Active_Clients_List 1.3.6.1.4.1.99.8 - Encryption AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 69: Statistics

    Statistics Useful information regarding the number of packets sent and received for all interfaces. Time Zone Setting This is used to setup time and to enable NTP client updates for synchronization with a public time server. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 70: Log

    This is used to enable system logs. Miscellaneous Settings HTTP Port The default http port is 80. For security concerns, you can change the device’s http port to protect this web server from intrusion and attack. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 71: Ping Watchdog

    Specifies the number of continuous Ping failures before rebooting the access point. The default value is 5. Ping Rebooting Delay The time delay before starting the reboot process when the Ping Threshold is met. The default value is 60. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 72: Mesh Network

    Mesh Network AIR802 has added a form of mesh networking using Optimized Link State Routing Protocol (OLSR) to the AP-G250. OLSR is a routing protocol for mobile ad-hoc networks that is completely compliant with RFC3626. OLSR is commonly used in community-driven free wireless networks all across the world.
  • Page 73 2. Click Next>> to continue. 3. Select Wireless ISP. 4. Click Next>> to continue. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 74 5. Click Next>> to continue. 6. Enter the IP Address. 7. Click Next>> to continue. 8. Setup the IP Address. 9. Enter the Default Gateway. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 75 10. Click Next>> to continue. 11. Select Ad hoc mode from the Network Type drop-down list. 12. Enter the SSID. 13. Select Channel 11. 14. Click Next>> to continue. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 76 15. Wait for the page to refresh. 16. Select Management in the left panel. 17. Select MESH Network. 18. Click Enable MESH (olsrd). AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 77 WAN IP: 192.168 . 1 0 . 2 IP Surveillance Camera IP Address:192.168.4.2 Gateway: 192.168.10.3 Ethernet Node#1 Node#3 LAN IP: 192.168.2.1 LAN IP: 192.168.4.1 WAN IP: 192.168.10.1 WAN IP: 192.168.10.3 Ethernet Digital Video Recorder 192.168.2.2 Gateway IP: 192.168.10.1 AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 78: Upgrade Firmware

    Support area. Firmware Overview The firmware for the AP-G250 is divided into two files, one containing “webpages” as part of the file name and the other containing “linux”, similar to the following example: Apg250webpages_adv.bin Apg250linux_adv_led1.bin To upgrade the firmware, first upgrade the application firmware (linux file), then the web pages file.
  • Page 79: Save/Reload Settings

    In the event that for you can’t gain entry to the configuration area, settings can be reset using a switch inside the AP-G250. If you find this necessary, remove the screws around the stainless steel plate at the rear of the unit. Inside, there is a small black pushbutton switch.
  • Page 80: Password

    2. Enter the User Name. 3. Enter the New Password. 4. Reenter the password in the Confirmed Password area. 5. Click Apply Changes. To disable Web-Browser password protection, remove any entry from the User Name field and click Apply Changes. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 81: Using Cli Menu

    USING CLI MENU Start a SSH (Secure Shell) client session The SSH server daemon inside the AP-G250 uses the well-known TCP port 22. Use a SSH client utility such ad Putty to login to the device. The default user is “root” and password is “zplus12320400”.
  • Page 82 C . B a ndw idth C o ntr o l D . SN M P Se tting s E . M i sc el la ne o us Se tting s F . P a ssw o r d 0 . E x it AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 83: Auto-Discovery Tool

    AUTO-DISCOVERY TOOL Auto-discovery can be used to find any AIR802 access points in your local area network. The tool is named WirelessConfig.exe and can be found on the CD included with the AP-G250. 1. Locate the file on the CD and click to open the file. The configuration tool screen opens.
  • Page 84 To change the IP address and/or User Name and Password of the AIR802 access point, click Setup IP. If are you on the same subnet, you can connect to an access point by clicking twice on the listing in the discover area or clicking Connect to Web Server. Depending on the access point configuration mode, you can access it via the wireless or wired interface.
  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    If the Power and other lights are off, make sure that the power cable is properly connected to the AP-G250 and to a power source. If the error persists, there is a hardware problem and you should contact technical support.
  • Page 86: Configuration Changes Not Saved

    • Unless you are using static IP addresses in your network, verify whether you have been provided an IP address (from the AP-G250 if you are using it as the DHCP Server or from the upstream server, i.e., an existing router). To do this go click Start, click Run, Type CMD in the dialog box and press Enter, type ipconfig at the prompt and press Enter.
  • Page 87 • If your computer has been given a proper IP address, make sure that the IP address is in the same subnet as the IP address of the AP-G250. If it is, click Start, click Run, Type CMD in the dialog box and press Enter. At the prompt, type “Ping x.x.x.x”...
  • Page 88 If the AP-G250 is still unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem may be one of the following: • Your ISP or connection point may require a login program. Ask your ISP whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or some other type of login.
  • Page 89: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using A Ping Utility

    – Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer or workstation. – Verify that the IP address for your router and your workstation are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 90: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    “clone” or “spoof” the MAC address from the authorized computer. To do this, click on the WAN Interface link under the TCP/IP heading of the browser interface at 192.168.2.254, and enter the authorized computer’s MAC address under “Clone MAC Address”. AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 91: Appendix A

    ● 802.11g -71 ±2dBm @ 54 Mbps Data Rate ● 802.11g: 54/48/36/24/12/9/6 Mbps ● 802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps Operating Mode ● Router (NAT enabled) ● Bridge ● WISP (AP Client with Routing Function – NAT enabled) Wireless Modes ● Access Point AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 92: Wireless Features

    ● Tx Burst Mode (Enable or Disable) ● Transmit Power – OFDM (802.11g) Step Down Adjustment ● Transmit Power – CCK (802.11g) Step Down Adjustment Security ● Password Protection ● Encryption [None, WEP, WPA(TKIP), WPA2(AES), WPA2(Mixed)] ● MAC Filtering ● Hidden SSID Broadcast AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 93 ● Dynamic Routing (RIP v1 & RIPv2) or Static Route Firewall ● Port Filtering ● IP Filtering ● MAC Filtering ● Port Forwarding ● DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) ● VPN Management ● Status (Firmware Load, Current WAN/LAN IP Address and More Info) AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 94: Power Supply

    ● Discovery Tool (discovers IP address) Antenna ● RP-SMA Jack (Female) Connector ● 3dBi Dipole Antenna Power Supply ● DC 5VDC Operating Environment ● Temperature 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) ● Humidity 10~90% (non-condensing) Certificate ● FCC, RoHS AP-G250 User Manual...
  • Page 95: Technical Specifications

    AP-G250 into an existing router). Basic Wireless Router The settings below are the general basic requirements for configuring as a wireless router. This generally implies that you will be connecting the AP-G250 into a cable or DSL modem. Operating Mode: Select Router.
  • Page 96: Wds Or Wds+Ap Mode

    Operating Mode: Select Bride or WISP mode. If you are using a single computer behind the AP-G250, leave it in the default Bridge mode. WISP mode is a routed mode with NAT enabled. This is useful if you are connecting multiple computers behind the AP-G250.
  • Page 97 AP-G250 User Manual...

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