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  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    Novell Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Notice: Copyrights © 2005 by Compex, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior permission of Compex, Inc. is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Manual Revision by Ann Manual Number: U-0428-V1.3C...

  • Page 3: Fcc Notice

    FCC NOTICE This device 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. This device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    Compex, Inc. declares the following: Product Name: Compex Wireless-A/G Dual-Band Network Access Point Model No.: Compex WPE54AG conforms to the following Product Standards: Radiated Emission Standards: ETSI EN 300 328-2: July 2000; FCC: 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, ANSI C63.4-1992; 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C (Section 15.247), ANSI C63.4-1992.

  • Page 5: About This Document

    About This Document The product described in this document, Compex Wireless-A/G Dual-Band Network Access Point, Compex WPE54AG is a licensed product of Compex Systems Pte Ltd. This document contains instructions for installing, configuring and using Compex WPE54AG. It also gives an overview of the key applications and the networking concepts with respect to the product.
  • Page 6 The warranty information and registration form are found in the Quick Install Guide. For technical support, you may contact Compex or its subsidiaries. For your convenience, you may also seek technical assistance from the local distributor, or from the authorized dealer/reseller that you have purchased this product from.
  • Page 7 References on Menu Command, Push Button, Radio Button, LED and Label appear in Bold. For example, “Click on Ok.”...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface............... 9 Access to the Web interface with uConfig ................9 Verify the IP address of Compex WPE54AG - The NpFind Utility.......11 Direct access to web-based interface via Internet Explorer..........12 Chapter 4 Common Configuration ................ 17 Management Port Setup ....................17...
  • Page 9 Scan for Site Survey (For Wireless Client Mode Only)...........29 4.3.1 Show Link Information (For Wireless Client Mode Only) ........30 Wireless Extended Features ....................31 4.4.1 Access Control – The Wireless Pseudo VLAN............31 4.4.2 Wireless Setup - The Wireless Distributed System (WDS) ........39 4.4.3 WMM Parameters (available in all modes except for Wireless Bridge Link)..45 4.4.4...
  • Page 10 Appendix I Troubleshooting..................96 Solutions to Common Problems ..................96 Appendix II Firmware Recovery................100 AII How to recover Compex WPE54AG from failed firmware ..........100 Appendix III TCP/IP Configuration................. 102 AIII.1 Configure dynamic IP Address in Windows 98SE/ME..........102 AIII.2 Configure dynamic IP Address in Windows XP/2000..........105 AIII.3 Configure static IP Address in Windows 98SE/ME ...........107...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Ethernet Adapter and Wireless Bridge Link; making it suitable for all kinds of wireless applications. Features and Benefits Compex WPE54AG has been designed for high performance and offers a rich suite of features, with which you should acquaint yourself to be able to exploit your Compex WPE54AG’s full potential •...
  • Page 12 • Universal Configuration Software Compex uConfig software allows users to get onto the web based configuration interface of WPE54AG without the need to further manipulate the TCP/IP setup of the workstation. • Web-based Management Interface Embedded with a HTTP server allows the configuration of the WPE54AG features via a user friendly web-based management interface.

  • Page 13: Compex Wpe54Ag Package

    Tool & Utilities) When to use which mode Compex WPE54AG is unique in the sense that it may operate in up to 5 different complex modes in order to best suit any type of network application that you require. This section presents a brief outline of the different network applications that can be...

  • Page 14: The Access Point Mode

    Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.4.1 The Access Point Mode This is the default mode of Compex WPE54AG. The Access Point mode enables you to bridge wireless clients to the wired network infrastructure. 1.4.2 The Access Point Client Mode In Access Point Client mode, Compex WPE54AG acts as a wireless client which can operate wirelessly with another access point to perform transparent bridging between two Fast Ethernet networks.

  • Page 15: The Gateway Mode

    Or put it more simply, Broadband Internet sharing in a wireless network! Since Compex WPE54AG supports several types of broadband connections, the first step in setting up Compex WPE54AG as a Broadband Internet Gateway is to identify the type of broadband Internet access you are subscribed to.

  • Page 16: The Wireless Routing Client Mode

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Singapore ADSL (Ethernet 512K) This applies to ADSL subscribers in Singapore including SingTel Magix SuperSurf users. Australia BPA Cable This connection type is customised for Big Pond Cable Internet users in Australia. PPTP The Point-to-Point Tunnelling Protocol (PPTP) mode enables the implementation of secure multi-protocol Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) through public networks.

  • Page 17: The Wireless Ethernet Adapter Mode

    Product Overview 1.4.5 The Wireless Ethernet Adapter Mode Similarly to the Access Point Client mode, Compex WPE54AG used in this mode, is able to communicate wirelessly with another access point to perform transparent bridging between two networks. However here, the Wireless Ethernet Adapter connects a single wired workstation only.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    1. You can choose to connect the external antenna to the SMA connector of Compex WPE54AG. 2. Use the Ethernet cable to connect your PC to the socket labelled LAN on Compex WPE54AG. 3. Attach the power adapter to the main electrical supply, and connect the power plug onto the socket on Compex WPE54AG.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Access To Web-Based Interface

    You need to assign an IP address to your PC, such as 192.168.168.xxx, where x can take any value from 2 to 254.so that it is in the same subnet as Compex WPE54AG. Access to the Web interface with uConfig Compex has developed a powerful uConfig utility which will provide you hassle-free access to the web-based configuration page.
  • Page 20 Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface 4. Select Compex WPE54AG in the Compex Products List section and click on Open button. 5. At the login page, press the Log On! button to enter the configuration page. 6. You will then reach the home page of Compex WPE54AG’s web-based interface.

  • Page 21: Verify The Ip Address Of Compex Wpe54Ag - The Npfind Utility

    Compex has designed another utility program NpFind, intended to help you verify the IP address of your Compex product. Follow the next steps to check the IP address of your Compex WPE54AG. 1. Insert the Product CD into the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 22: Direct Access To Web-Based Interface Via Internet Explorer

    For this method, you need to assign an IP address to your PC so that it belongs to the same subnet as your Compex WPE54AG. In this example, we are using Windows XP for illustration, for Windows 98/98SE/2000/NT/ME, kindly refer to Appendix III “TCP/IP Configuration”.
  • Page 23 Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface 3. Next, select on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties button.
  • Page 24 Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface 4. Since the default IP address for your Compex WPE54AG is 192.168.168.1, we need to set your PC’s IP address to be the same subnet as your access point. Therefore, in this example, we assign an IP address of 192.168.168.100 and subnet mask as 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 25 Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface 8. Launch your Web browser. Under the Tools tab, select Internet Options. 9. Open the Connections tab and in the LAN Settings section, disable all the option boxes. Click button to update the changes. 10.
  • Page 26 Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface 12. You will then reach the home page of Compex WPE54AG’s Web interface.

  • Page 27: Chapter 4 Common Configuration

    It also explains how to make use of the built-in DHCP server of Compex WPE54AG. Setting up your LAN You can opt to adjust the default values of Compex WPE54AG and customize them to your network settings. LAN SETUP Click on Management Port from the CONFIGURATION menu.
  • Page 28 Address also belong to the same subnet as Compex WPE54AG. For instance, if the IP address and network mask of your Compex WPE54AG are 192.168.168.1 and 255.255.255.0 respectively, the DHCP End IP Address should be 192.168.168.X, where X can take any value from 2 to 254.

  • Page 29: To View The Active Dhcp Leases

    NOTE Invalid date and time displayed in the Expires column indicates that the clock of your Compex WPE54AG has not been properly set. Please refer to the SYSTEM TOOLS section for more details on how to set the system clock.

  • Page 30: To Reserve Specific Ip Addresses For Predetermined Dhcp Clients

    Chapter 4 Common Configuration 4.1.2 To reserve specific IP addresses for predetermined DHCP clients Making an IP address reservation lets you inform the DHCP server to exclude that specific address from the pool of free IP addresses it draws on for dynamic IP address allocation.
  • Page 31 Chapter 4 Common Configuration Reserve Specific IP addresses (continued…) Press the Apply button to make your new entry effective. The DHCP Reservations page will then be refreshed to illustrate the currently reserved IP addresses. If you do not need the DHCP server to reserve an IP address anymore, you can delete the DHCP Server Reservation thus: Delete DHCP Server Reservation Select the reserved IP address to delete.
  • Page 32 Chapter 4 Common Configuration NOTE When creating a DHCP reservation, you can opt to key in either the Host Name or the Hardware Address of the DHCP client. If you have entered both, the DHCP server will first check the hardware address.

  • Page 33: Wlan Setup

    Basic Setup Wireless Mode Double-click on WLAN Setup from the CONFIGURATION menu. You will see the sub- menus expanded under WLAN Setup. Click on Basic. The default operating mode of Compex WPE54AG is the Access Point mode.
  • Page 34 Basic Setup Wireless Mode (continued…) In the Mode Setup page: The Access Point Name field appears when Compex WPE54AG is in AP/Gateway mode and refers to the identity of the device. In AP/Gateway mode, the ESSID uniquely identifies each WLAN.
  • Page 35 Chapter 4 Common Configuration • 802.11a; • 802.11b only; • 802.11b/g mixed, when both b and g clients are present; • 802.11g only Choose a Country that you are located. Click on the Edit Country Setting button to select your country. Click on the Apply button to update the...

  • Page 36: To Configure The Advanced Setup Of The Wireless Mode

    Chapter 4 Common Configuration 4.2.2 To configure the Advanced setup of the wireless mode The following will guide you to configure the advanced setup of the wireless mode you have selected. Advanced Setup Wireless Mode Double-click on WLAN Setup from the CONFIGURATION menu to expand into the four sub-menus.
  • Page 37 Chapter 4 Common Configuration Setup Wireless Mode (continued…) The Beacon Interval is the amount of time between beacon transmissions. A beacon is a guidance signal sent by the access point to announce its presence to other access points. It also sends information, such as timestamp, SSID, and other parameters regarding the access point to other access points that are within the specified range.
  • Page 38 Chapter 4 Common Configuration Ethernet cable is disconnected to the network) If this function is enabled, the wireless radio will be turned off if there is no Ethernet connection. The wireless radio will be turned back on when the Ethernet link is restored.

  • Page 39: Scan For Site Survey (For Wireless Client Mode Only)

    Routing Client and Wireless Ethernet Adapter). • When a Compex WPE54AG is connected to wired network and a set of wireless stations, it is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS). The MAC address of Compex WPE54AG is used as entry here.

  • Page 40: Show Link Information (For Wireless Client Mode Only)

    4.3.1 Show Link Information (For Wireless Client Mode Only) This function offers a summary of the link data when Compex WPE54AG is in the wireless client mode, i.e., either of the Access Point Client, Wireless Routing Client or the Wireless Ethernet Adapter mode.

  • Page 41: Wireless Extended Features

    VLAN Per Node, or a group of users, termed Wireless Pseudo VLAN Per Group. When operating in the Access Point mode, Compex WPE54AG allows you to define Tag VLANs in addition to the Wireless Pseudo VLAN Per Node and the Wireless Pseudo VLAN Per Group.
  • Page 42 Chapter 4 Common Configuration 4.4.1.1 Wireless Pseudo VLAN Per Node When implemented, this mode isolates each wireless client into its own pseudo VLAN. Wireless clients can therefore access resources on the wired network but are unable to see each other or access each other’s data. The following steps demonstrate how to set up a Wireless Pseudo VLAN per Node.
  • Page 43 MAC address. Whenever a wireless client requests network access, Compex WPE54AG will first verify whether its MAC address is present in any of the Pseudo VLAN groups. If it is, Compex WPE54AG will grant it access to all the wired system resources and to all other wireless clients belonging to the same Pseudo VLAN group only.
  • Page 44 Chapter 4 Common Configuration Wireless Pseudo VLAN – Per Group (continued…) The Wireless Pseudo VLAN function is Disabled by default. Select Pseudo VLAN from the drop-down list. Click on the Apply button. The MAC Address List enables you to manage specific VLAN groups by adding or deleting clients through their MAC address.
  • Page 45 Chapter 4 Common Configuration Delete client from a group If you want to delete a particular client from a group: Select the client to delete from the Mac Address List. Click on the Delete button. This Delete MAC Address page will appear to confirm whether you want to delete the selected client.
  • Page 46 Chapter 4 Common Configuration 4.4.1.3 Tag VLAN - [Available in Access Point mode ONLY] While a port-based VLAN is limited in size since it can only exist within the confines of a single Ethernet switch, a Tag VLAN is designed to extend the wired VLAN to individual wireless clients.
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 Common Configuration Click on the button. Select a group number from the Group ID drop-down list. Fill in the Mac Addr field with the MAC address of the client in the format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx or xx-xx-xx-xx-xx, where x is any value between 0-9 or a-f.
  • Page 48 Chapter 4 Common Configuration Delete client from a Tag VLAN If you want to delete a particular client from a group: Select the client to delete from the Mac Address List. Click on the Delete button. The Delete MAC Address page will appear to confirm whether you want to delete the selected client.

  • Page 49: Wireless Setup - The Wireless Distributed System (Wds)

    In a WDS, Compex WPE54AG can drive a cell of wired and wireless clients while at the same time, connecting to other gateways. This requires the operational frequency channel to be the same within the cell controlled by your gateway as well as for its wireless links to the other gateways.
  • Page 50 Satellite access points are chained together starting from a root access point. Compex WPE54AG at either end of the chain will have only one WDS port enabled, while the access points in the middle will have two WDS ports configured to associate with the neighboring Compex WPE54AG upward and downward in the chain.
  • Page 51 Chapter 4 Common Configuration The following steps will guide you in setting up WDS in your Compex WPE54AG. WDS Configuration Setup From WLAN Setup under Configuration, click on Advanced which shows the WLAN Advanced Setup page. Go to the Extended Features section.
  • Page 52 Chapter 4 Common Configuration WDS Configuration Setup (continued…) On the Add WDS Link screen that appears: Fill up the Partner Address field with the MAC address of the device to include in your WDS, using the format xx-xx- xx-xx-xx-xx xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx or a mix of: and -, and where x can take any hexadecimal value 0-9 or a-f.
  • Page 53 Chapter 4 Common Configuration WDS Configuration Setup (continued…) If you want to delete a WDS link: Select the radio button on the left of that particular link. Click on the Remove button. An updated WDS Status page will be displayed. To view WDS Statistics Info: Click on the hyperlink of the...
  • Page 54 Chapter 4 Common Configuration NOTE • If WDS Global Control is Disabled, every WDS link will be closed regardless of its status. When WDS Global Control is set to Enabled, the status of every WDS link that you want to include still needs to be individually Enabled. •...

  • Page 55: Wmm Parameters (Available In All Modes Except For Wireless Bridge Link)

    Chapter 4 Common Configuration 4.4.3 WMM Parameters (available in all modes except for Wireless Bridge Link) WMM stands for Wireless Multi-Media. WMM is a QoS (Quality of Service ) standard in IEEE 802.11E that we can adopt to improve and support the voice, video and multimedia applications.
  • Page 56 Chapter 4 Common Configuration Depending on the mode you set up, you have to select either AP (Access Point) or BSS ( Basic Service Set) WMM Parameters. For instance, if the mode is AP, select AP WMM Parameters. The following parameters are described : CWmin : It is the minimum Contention Window.

  • Page 57: Long Distance Parameters (Available In All Modes)

    Chapter 4 Common Configuration 4.4.4 Long Distance Parameters (available in all modes) These parameters determine the distance between wireless clients to ensure that the wireless point-to-point communication takes place efficiently and effortlessly. The following steps demonstrate how to configure these Long Distance Parameters.
  • Page 58 Chapter 4 Common Configuration The parameters are described below: Outdoor: The Outdoor parameter is disabled by default. If set to Enable, the Outdoor parameters will be configured for outdoor communication over short or long distances specified. Distance: This parameter determines the distance between different buildings. It should be entered in meters.

  • Page 59: Wlan Security

    Chapter 4 Common Configuration WLAN Security This section illustrates how to make your WLAN more secure. All the nodes in your network MUST share the same wireless settings to be able to communicate. We will illustrate how to configure each type of security mode individually To start with, follow the common preliminary steps described below to select the most appropriate security approach for protecting your wireless communications.

  • Page 60: How To Set Up Wep [Available In All Modes]

    Chapter 4 Common Configuration 4.5.1 How to set up WEP [Available in ALL modes] The guidelines below will help you to set up Compex WPE54AG for using WEP. Security Mode -WEP At the WEP Setup page: Select whether to use WEP 64bit or WEP 128 bit.
  • Page 61 Your WEP key has to be either 13 alphanumeric characters or 26 hex characters long. Select which of the keys defined to Encrypt data with. Click on Save Reboot your Compex WPE54AG. A Hexadecimal value can only take in numbers 0-9 and letters A-F and is NOT case- sensitive.

  • Page 62: How To Set Up Wpa-Psk [Available In Ap/Gateway Mode Only]

    4.5.2 How to set up WPA-PSK [Available in AP/Gateway mode ONLY] The guidelines below will help you to set up Compex WPE54AG for using WPA-PSK. (Please take note that the WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and WPA- PSK-AUTO security modes share the same functions).

  • Page 63: How To Set Up 802.1X/Radius [Available In Access Point Mode Only]

    AES is mandatory for WAP2. 4.5.3 How to set up 802.1x/RADIUS [Available in Access Point mode ONLY] The guidelines below will help you to set up Compex WPE54AG for using 802.1x/RADIUS. Security Mode –802.1x/RADIUS At the WLAN Security Setup page: Select 802.1x mode.

  • Page 64: How To Set Up Wpa Eap [Available In Access Point Mode Only]

    Click on Reboot to restart the system, after which your settings will become effective. The RADIUS authentication server MUST be in the same subnet as Compex WPE54AG. 4.5.4 How to set up WPA EAP [Available in Access Point mode ONLY] The guidelines below will help you to set up Compex WPE54AG for using WPA-EAP.
  • Page 65 Reboot to restart the system, after which your settings will become effective. The RADIUS authentication server MUST be in the same subnet as Compex WPE54AG. For selecting WPA2-EAP and WPA-EAP-AUTO, you can use the above procedure of selecting WPA-EAP. However, for WPA ( actually is the same as WPA1) , AES is not...

  • Page 66: Stp Setup ( Available In Ap/Gateway Modes)

    Chapter 4 Common Configuration STP Setup ( available in AP/Gateway modes) Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) link management protocol that helps to prevent undesirable loops occur in the network. For an Ethernet network to function properly, only one active path can exist between two stations. If a loop exists in the network topology, duplication of messages will occur and this might confuse the forwarding algorithm and allow duplicate frames...
  • Page 67 Chapter 4 Common Configuration Spanning-Tree Protocol operation is transparent to end stations, which are unaware whether they are connected to a single LAN segment or a switched LAN of multiple segments. The figure shown below explains the implementation of STP in a network. AP#1 is physically connected to a switch whilst another 4 access points (AP#2, AP#3, AP#4 and AP#5) are connected to AP#1 wirelessly.
  • Page 68 Chapter 4 Common Configuration Once the root access point is determined, the STP algorithm will start to calculate the path cost from each access point to the root access point. Based on the path cost in the following table, Bandwidth STP Cost 4Mbps 10Mbps...
  • Page 69 Chapter 4 Common Configuration To explain the effect of STP & Pseudo VLAN on the wireless clients, we will compare 3 separate scenarios. Scenario #1 – (No STP, No Pseudo VLAN) Referring to the illustration below, if the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Pseudo VLAN are not implemented in a network, all clients (Notebook#1, #2, #3 &...
  • Page 70 Chapter 4 Common Configuration Scenario #3 – (With STP and Pseudo VLAN) In this example, both STP and Pseudo VLAN are implemented in this network. All wireless users are unable to communicate with one another. This is one of the measures to ensure data privacy between wireless users in the network.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4 Common Configuration Enabling STP Setup Click on STP Setup from the CONFIGURATION menu Select Enable from the STP Status radio button. STP Status: Activate Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) function makes your network more resilient to link failure and also provides a protection from loop.

  • Page 72: Snmp Setup

    Chapter 4 Common Configuration SNMP Setup Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a set of communication protocols that separates the management architecture from the architecture of the hardware devices. Enabling SNMP Click on SNMP Setup from the CONFIGURATION menu Select Enable from the SNMP State drop-down list. The default Read Password is set to public while the default Read/Write Password is private.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4 Common Configuration Enabling MAC Filtering Click on MAC Filtering from the CONFIGURATION menu. Select Enable from the MAC Filtering drop-down list. Click on the button to add in the MAC address of the user. Fill in the Filtered Mac Address field with the MAC address of the client in the format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx or xx-xx-xx- xx-xx-xx, where x is any value within...

  • Page 74: Chapter 5 Further Configuration

    • Enabling Parallel Broadband Setting up uConfig (only in Gateway mode) This option is ONLY available when Compex WPE54AG operates in Gateway mode. uConfig Set up Click on uConfig IP Setup from the CONFIGURATION menu. Fill in the IP Address.

  • Page 75: Configuring Wan Setup (Available In Gateway And Wireless Routing Client Mode).65

    Configuring WAN Setup (Available in Gateway and Wireless Routing Client mode) The WAN setup allows you to set up Compex WPE54AG for broadband Internet connection. Described below are the common steps you should start with to select or change the broadband connection type.

  • Page 76: Dynamic Ip

    - Network Mask - Gateway IP Address - Primary DNS - Secondary DNS Your ISP dynamically allocates these parameters to Compex WPE54AG. 5.2.2 Static IP If you have subscribed to a specific IP address or to a fixed range of IP addresses from your ISP, follow the procedure summarized below.

  • Page 77: Pppoe

    If you are in Germany which uses T-1 connection. • If you are a SingNet Broadband or Pacific Internet Broadband user in Singapore. The next steps will guide you in setting up Compex WPE54AG. Changing WAN Type – PPPoE Configuration At the PPPoE WAN Setup page:...
  • Page 78 Compex WPE54AG automatically goes offline. It will only re- connect when a LAN client makes an Internet request. If the field is set to 0, this feature will be disabled and Compex WPE54AG will remain online unless disconnected by the ISP.

  • Page 79: Singapore Adsl

    Chapter 5 Further Configuration 5.2.4 Singapore ADSL Other ADSL subscribers in Singapore, including SingTel Magix SuperSurf users, should opt for this type of connection. Changing WAN Type – Singapore ADSL Configuration At the Singapore ADSL WAN Setup page: Key in the Username of your Internet account.

  • Page 80: Australia Bpa Cable

    Chapter 5 Further Configuration 5.2.5 Australia BPA Cable This type of connection has been especially customized for Big Pond Cable Internet users in Australia Changing WAN Type – Singapore ADSL Configuration At the Australia BPA WAN Setup page: Key in the Username of your Internet account.

  • Page 81: Pptp

    Chapter 5 Further Configuration 5.2.6 PPTP The Point-to-Point Tunnelling Protocol (PPTP) is a networking technology which, enables the implementation of secure multi-protocol Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) through public networks, enabling remote users to access corporate networks securely at a lower cost Changing WAN Type –...

  • Page 82: Using Nat (Only Available In Gateway And Wireless Routing Client Mode)

    Chapter 5 Further Configuration Using NAT (Only available in Gateway and Wireless Routing Client mode) NAT, also known as Network Address Translation, functions by transforming the private IP address of packets originating from hosts on your network so that they appear to be coming from a single public IP address and by restoring the destination public IP address to the appropriate private IP address for packets entering the private network.

  • Page 83: To Set Up A De-Militarised Zone Host

    Chapter 5 Further Configuration 5.3.1 To set up a De-Militarised Zone host A De-Militarised Zone host, or DMZ host, is a separate neutral client sitting between your private network and the WAN. It initiates WAN connections upon request from your network clients, and forwards the request packets.

  • Page 84: To Set Up Port Forwarding

    Compex WPE54AG for added security while using UDP port forwarding lets you run a secure multiplayer game server. The following diagram shows a Compex WPE54AG with a public IP address of 203.120.90.3 and a private IP address of 192.168.168.1. All incoming packets with port number 80 will be forwarded to the Web server, known on the LAN as 192.168.168.5, while those with port number 21 will be directed...
  • Page 85 Chapter 5 Further Configuration Set up Port Forwarding – For Known Server Click on NAT from the CONFIGURATION menu. Ensure whether the NAT Status is enabled. At the Advanced NAT Options section: Click on Port Forwarding. The NAT Static Port Based Entries table illustrated by the screen shot displays the list of current port-based entries.
  • Page 86 Chapter 5 Further Configuration Set up Port Forwarding – For Custom Server Otherwise, in order to set up Internet applications which are not defined in the Known Server section, go to Custom Server: Key in the Private IP Address. Define the Port numbers to use. Select the relevant Protocol from the drop down list.

  • Page 87: Routing (Only Available In Gateway And Wireless Routing Client Mode)

    Routing (Only available in Gateway and Wireless Routing Client mode) Compex WPE54AG supports both static routing so that you can manually add entries into its routing table and dynamic routing, where it will automatically update the routing table, whenever necessary.
  • Page 88 Chapter 5 Further Configuration The diagram illustrates a Compex WPE54AG (X) functioning as Internet gateway to wireless clients while another Compex WPE54AG (Y) connects to the office’s remote resources. The routing table of X can be modified so that if its wireless clients intend to use the...

  • Page 89: Static Routing

    Chapter 5 Further Configuration 5.4.1 Static Routing The following will show you how to add entries to your gateway’s routing table so that it may re-route IP packets to another network, which is very useful if your network has more than one router. Static Routing Click on Routing from the CONFIGURATION menu.

  • Page 90: Dynamic Routing

    Further Configuration 5.4.2 Dynamic Routing When using dynamic routing, Compex WPE54AG can continuously update its routing table with the latest routing information, thus automatically adjusting to any physical changes in the network topology. Compex WPE54AG supports RIP1 (Routing Information Protocol) and RIP2 (Routing Information Protocol version 2), and periodically broadcasts its routing tables to neighboring routers.

  • Page 91: Implementing Ip Filtering (Only Available In Gateway And Wireless Routing Client Mode)

    Implementing IP Filtering (Only available in Gateway and Wireless Routing Client mode) Enabling the IP Filtering function causes Compex WPE54AG to decide, according to predefined rules, whether to block all outgoing packets or to let them pass. Compex WPE54AG provides granularity and latitude in monitoring the traffic in your network by allowing you to define IP filtering rules, based on these 3 factors: •...
  • Page 92 Chapter 5 Further Configuration IP Filtering Click on IP Filtering from the CONFIGURATION menu. Select either Sent Discarded radio button to accept or reject any packet conforming to the rules. Click on the button to set the new rule in the IP Filter Configuration GUI.
  • Page 93 Chapter 5 Further Configuration IP Filtering (continued…) At the Destination Port drop down list, select either: A Range of TCP ports In this case, you will have to define (From) which port (To) which port, your rule applies. A Single TCP port Here, you need only specify the source port in the (From) field.
  • Page 94 Chapter 5 Further Configuration IP Filtering (continued…) At the Time of the Day drop down list, you may also choose to apply the rule to: A Range of time In which case, you have to specify the time in the format HH:MM, where HH may take any value from 00 to 23 and MM, any value from 00 to 59.

  • Page 95: Applying Remote Management (Only Available In Gateway And Wireless Routing Client Mode)

    Chapter 5 Further Configuration Delete IP Filtering (continued…) We illustrated editing the rule called Purchasing. If you want to edit an existing IP filtering rule: Select radio button corresponding to the rule to edit. Click on Edit. You will then return to the IP Filtering Configuration GUI, from which you can re-define the rule.

  • Page 96: Enabling Parallel Broadband (Only Available In Gateway Mode)

    Internet bandwidth as well as Load Balancing and Fail-Over Redundancy features. Since there is no restriction to the type of broadband Internet account that a Compex WPE54AG can connect to, your network may run with one Compex WPE54AG on Cable Internet, while the rest connect to ADSL.

  • Page 97: Fail-Over Redundancy

    Internet account. • You need to enable DHCP on all Compex WPE54AGs in Parallel broadband. It is recommended that each WPE54AG leases IP in a non- overlapping IP address pool. • All Compex WPE54AG are interconnected in a chain manner using WDS as illustrated in the section on WLAN Basic Setup.
  • Page 98 Chapter 5 Further Configuration Enable Parallel Broadband Click on Parallel Broadband from the CONFIGURATION menu. default Parallel Broadband feature is disabled. Enable the Parallel Broadband Status. Click on Apply button. Repeat this other Compex WPE54AGs in your network.

  • Page 99: Chapter 6 System Utilities

    DHCP Client ID during negotiations with the DHCP Server for dynamic IP address allocation. You can define the System Identity of Compex WPE54AG to be also utilized as System Name or as DHCP Client ID. System Identity Click on System Identity from the SYSTEM TOOLS menu.

  • Page 100: Wlan Station List (Only Available In Ap And Gateway Mode)

    6.1.3 Set System’s Clock Synchronizing the built-in clock of Compex WPE54AG with the time kept by your workstation will enable you to effectively manage and operate the time- based functions provided by Compex WPE54AG. Set System’s Clock...

  • Page 101: Firmware Upgrade

    6.1.4 Firmware Upgrade Compex products are designed for upgradeability. You can check the current version of your firmware by clicking on About System from the HELP menu. Keep your Compex WPE54AG updated with the latest capabilities by downloading its latest firmware revision from either of Compex’s corporate...

  • Page 102: Save Or Reset Settings

    You may choose to save the current configuration profile, to make a backup of it onto your hard disk, to restore an earlier profile saved on file or to reset Compex WPE54AG back to its default settings. Save Your Settings Click on Save or Reset Settings from the SYSTEM TOOLS menu.

  • Page 103: Reboot System

    (path and file name). Click on the Restore button. Reset Your Settings to Factory Default discard configuration you have made and restore Compex WPE54AG to its initial factory settings: Click on Clear and Reset button. 6.1.6 Reboot System Most of the changes you make to the system’s settings require a system reboot before the new parameters can take effect.

  • Page 104: Change Password

    Chapter 6 System Utilities 6.1.7 Change Password It is recommended that you change Compex WPE54AG login password, which is case sensitive and is set by default, to password. Changing your Password Click on Change Password from the SYSTEM TOOLS menu.

  • Page 105: Using The Help Menu

    Click on Get Technical Support from the HELP menu. Compex WPE54AG is a feature-packed device. If you require further information than provided in the manual or data sheet, please contact one of Compex’s Technical Support Centres by mail, email, fax or telephone.

  • Page 106: Appendix I Troubleshooting

    In this section, we list suggested steps to rectify some common problems that may arise during the installation and operation of Compex WPE54AG. If you do not find an answer here, you may also visit the corporate Compex website at www.compex.com.sg or www.cpx.com.
  • Page 107 IP address and are able to surf the web. 3. I am not able to access the Web interface of Compex WPE54AG A. Refer to Problem 1 and follow suggested steps A and B to verify your connectivity to the NetPassage gateway.
  • Page 108 Appendix I Troubleshooting 4. I want to set Compex WPE54AG to its factory default settings. A. Power up the gateway. Depress the Reset button situated at the back of the device and hold it for 2 to 10 seconds before releasing it.
  • Page 109 Appendix I Troubleshooting 6. My network contains several Compex WPE54AGs but they are unable to connect to each other. A. If you are running the Parallel Broadband feature: Though they may belong to different SSIDs, the gateways MUST operate in the same frequency band.

  • Page 110: Appendix Ii Firmware Recovery

    Appendix II Firmware Recovery This section demonstrates how to reload the firmware to Compex WPE54AG should the system fail to launch properly. In such cases, Compex WPE54AG will automatically switch to loader mode and the DIAG LED will light up and remain ON.
  • Page 111 Appendix II Firmware Recovery 8. When firmware restoration has completed, reboot Compex WPE54AG and it will be ready to operate.

  • Page 112: Appendix Iii Tcp/Ip Configuration

    WPE54AG. Upon the successful installation of Compex WPE54AG, Compex WPE54AG network adapter will be added to your network folder. To configure TCP/IP connection settings for Compex WPE54AG, please follow the steps listed below. If you are using Windows 2000/XP, please go to section AIII.2.
  • Page 113 Appendix III TCP/IP Configuration 3. Go through the list of Network Components in the Network window Configuration tab. If TCP/IP is not installed, click on to start the installation 4. Select Protocol and click Add. 5. Select Microsoft and TCP/IP in the Manufacturers and Network Protocols columns respectively.
  • Page 114 Appendix III TCP/IP Configuration 6. After TCP/IP is installed, go back to the Network screen and select TCP/IP in the list of Network Components. 7. Click Properties, and configure the settings in each of the TCP/IP Properties window.

  • Page 115: Aiii.2 Configure Dynamic Ip Address In Windows Xp/2000

    Appendix III TCP/IP Configuration NOTE Please check with your system administrator or Internet Service Provider for more information on the TCP/IP parameters. AIII.2 Configure dynamic IP Address in Windows XP/2000 For Windows XP users, you do not need to add the TCP/IP protocol, as it is already setup when a network card is installed.
  • Page 116 Appendix III TCP/IP Configuration 2. Right click on the Wireless Network Connections with the Compex iWavePort Compex WPE54AG and click on Properties. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 3. Configure your IP address and the rest of the parameters so that you can be connected to the network.

  • Page 117: Aiii.3 Configure Static Ip Address In Windows 98Se/Me

    Appendix III TCP/IP Configuration AIII.3 Configure static IP Address in Windows 98SE/ME 1. Follow Step 1 to 6 in Section AIII.1 “Configure dynamic IP Address in Windows 98SE/ME” on Page 88. 2. Click Properties, and configure the settings in each of the TCP/IP Properties window.

  • Page 118: Aiii.4 Configure Static Ip Address In Windows Xp/2000

    1. Follow Step 1 to 6 in Section AIII.2 “Configure dynamic IP Address in Windows XP/2000” on Page 91. 2. Right click on the Wireless Network Connections with the Compex iWavePort Compex WPE54AG and click on Properties. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

  • Page 119: Appendix Iv Panel Views And Descriptions

    Appendix IV Panel Views and Descriptions Appendix IV Panel Views and Descriptions Features Status and Indications LAN Link/Act Steady Yellow Compex WPE54AG is operating at the speed of 10Mbps. Steady Green Compex WPE54AG is operating at the speed of 100Mbps. WLAN Link/Act...
  • Page 120 Appendix IV Panel Views and Descriptions Features Status and Indications LAN RJ45 Using RJ45 Ethernet cable for connection. Ethernet Port DC 3.3V 3A Power input of 3.3VDC Reset button Push button: • 2s to reboot your device • between 2s to 10s to restore to its factory default •...

  • Page 121: Appendix V Technical Specifications

    Appendix V Technical Specifications Appendix V Technical Specifications • Industrial Standards IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • Performance Network speeds dynamically shift between 1,2, 5.5, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps • Indoor: 20 m (54 Mbps) •...

  • Page 122: Technical Specifications

    Appendix V Technical Specifications Output Power IEEE 802.11a: 19 dBm IEEE 802.11b: 20 dBm IEE 802.11g: 19 dBm Operating Distance IEEE 802.11a: 85 m (54Mbps outdoor) 20 m (54Mbps indoor) IEEE 802.11b: 300 m (11Mbps outdoor) 30 m (11Mbps) IEE 802.11g: 80 m (11Mbps outdoor) 15 m (11Mbps indoor) •...
  • Page 123 Appendix V Technical Specifications Fail-Over Redundancy Parallel Broadband Virtual Server IP and Port Forwarding, De-Militarised Zone • IP Packet Filtering Time-based • By TCP Port • By Source IP IP Routing Static & Dynamic Entry VPN Client Pass-Through PPTP, IPSec Configuration Interface Web-based Configuration Menu Profile Backup &...

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