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- Page 1 Powered by Accton WA4101-Cradle IEEE 802.11b/g User Guide Cradle Access Point www.edge-core.com...
- Page 3 User Guide Guide WA4101-Cradle IEEE 802.11b/g Cradle Access Point, with Cradle Charger for Wi-Fi Phone...
- Page 4 WA4101-Cradle E102006-EK-R01 149100036300E...
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Page 5: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
Compliances 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. This equipment 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 6: Ec Conformance Declaration
EC Conformance Declaration Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: • EN 60950-1 (IEC 60950-1) - Product Safety • EN 300 328 - Technical requirements for 2.4 GHz radio equipment •... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Package Checklist Hardware Description Wi-Fi Phone Cradle LED Indicators Ethernet Port Power Socket Reset Button Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Chapter 3: Initial Configuration Connecting to the Web Interface Management Access Through a Wireless Connection Changing a PC’s IP Address Logging into the Web Interface Using the Setup Wizard... - Page 8 Contents Updating Firmware 4-18 Upgrade via the Web Page 4-18 Upgrade via a Remote Server 4-19 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Diagnosing Access Point Indicators Wireless Connection Problems Appendix B: Cables and Pinouts Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments 10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Straight-Through Wiring Crossover Wiring Appendix C: Specifications Glossary Index...
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction The WA4101-Cradle is an IEEE 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi) access point that provides a quality wireless Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service for Wi-Fi phones, and high-speed data communications between internet and other 802.11b/g mobile devices. The WA4101-Cradle also includes a cradle for charging an Edge-Core Wi-Fi phone. -
Page 10: Hardware Description
Introduction Hardware Description Front Panel Back Panel Ethernet Port DC-IN Power Socket Reset Button... -
Page 11: Wi-Fi Phone Cradle
Hardware Description Wi-Fi Phone Cradle The WA4101-Cradle accepts an Edge-Core Wi-Fi Phone in its cradle for charging the battery. When the device is powered on, just place the phone in the cradle and charging starts immediately. LED Indicators The access point includes three status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. -
Page 12: Power Socket
Introduction Power Socket The access point does not have a power switch. It is powered on when connected to the AC power adapter, and the power adapter is connected to a power source. The power adapter automatically adjusts to any voltage between 100-240 volts at 50 or 60 Hz. -
Page 13: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation To install the WA4101-Cradle, follow these steps: Select a Site – Choose a proper place for the access point. In general, the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, within line of sight of all wireless devices. - Page 14 Hardware Installation...
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Page 15: Chapter 3: Initial Configuration
Chapter 3: Initial Configuration The WA4101-Cradle offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC with a wired or wireless connection to the unit can access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer (version 5.0 or above). -
Page 16: Management Access Through A Wireless Connection
IP Address” below. Start your PC's WLAN utility and search for available wireless networks. Find the wireless network named "Edge-Core 1" and connect to it. (Be sure the access point is already powered on and the WLAN LED is flashing.) Open your web browser and enter the IP address 192.168.1.254 in the address... - Page 17 Changing a PC’s IP Address On the General tab, under This connection uses the following items, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click Use the following IP address. For IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway, type your intended settings.
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Page 18: Logging Into The Web Interface
In the web browser’s address bar, type the default IP address: http://192.168.2.1. The web browser displays the access point’s login page. The default Username and Password is “Edge-Core.” Click LOGIN to access the web management interface. Note: It is strongly recommended that you change the default user name and password. - Page 19 Logging into the Web Interface The home page displays the Main Menu. There are two options available, you can configure the basic features of the access point using the Setup Wizard’s simple steps, or you can configure all features in detail using the Advanced Setup menu. Figure 3-3.
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Page 20: Using The Setup Wizard
Initial Configuration Using the Setup Wizard There are only a few basic steps you need to set up the access point and provide a connection for your Wi-Fi phone and network access for other wireless stations. The Setup Wizard takes you through configuration procedures for the general network settings, such as IP configuration, wireless network name (Service Set Identifier), and wireless security. - Page 21 Using the Setup Wizard If you select Static IP, enter an appropriate IP address and subnet mask that are compatible with your existing network. If a management station exists on another network segment, then you must enter the IP address for a Default Gateway that can route traffic between these segments.
- Page 22 Enter the SSID, or wireless network name, which all wireless stations must use to associate with the access point. The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters (Default: Edge-Core 1). The access point offers two wireless security options; Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-shared Key (WPA / WPA2-PSK).
- Page 23 Enter the SSID, or wireless network name, which all wireless stations must use to associate with the access point. The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters (Default: Edge-Core 2). The access point offers two wireless security options; Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-shared Key (WPA / WPA2-PSK).
- Page 24 Initial Configuration Figure 3-8. Setup Wizard - Finish Click the Continue button to make other configuration changes before restarting the access point, or click the Reboot button to restart immediately. Note that the access point will start using any configured new IP settings, which must be used to access the web management interface.
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Page 25: Chapter 4: System Configuration
IP address of 192.168.2.1 or the IP address set through the Wizard. Log into the access point management interface by entering the user name and password “Edge-Core” (the default), and click “LOGIN.” When the home page displays, click on Advanced Setup. The following page displays. - Page 26 System Configuration The Advanced Setup pages include the options in the table below. For details on configuration for each feature, see the corresponding page number. Table 4-1. Configuration Options Menu Description Page Information System Displays a summary of access point settings Clients Displays information on stations associated to the access point...
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Page 27: Information
Information Information The system information pages display details on the current configuration and status of the access point, including associated wireless stations and event log messages. System The system information page displays basic system configuration settings, as well as the settings for each wireless interface. The displayed settings are for status information only and are not configurable on this page. -
Page 28: Client
System Configuration • IP Default Gateway – The IP address of the gateway router between the access point and management stations that exist on other network segments. • HTTP Server – The status of the web management server. • HTTP Server Port – The TCP port used by the web management server. •... -
Page 29: Network
Information • Associated – Shows if the client has been successfully associated with the access point. Clients can associate with the access point only after authentication has completed. • Encryption – Indicates if encryption is being used by the client; either Enabled or Disabled. -
Page 30: Event Log
System Configuration Event Log The Event Log page displays system messages generated during system operation. The logged messages can serve as a valuable tool for isolating access point and network problems. Figure 4-5. Event Log The Event Log page displays the last 128 messages logged in chronological order, from the newest to the oldest. -
Page 31: System Settings
Figure 4-6. Administration Password The displayed items on this page can be described as follows: • Username – The name of the user. The default is "Edge-Core." The user name can be changed. (Length: 0-16 characters, case sensitive) • New Password – The password for management access. (Length: 0-16 characters, case sensitive) •... -
Page 32: Reboot System
System Configuration Reboot System The Reboot System page allows you to restart the access point software and restore factory default settings. Figure 4-7. Reboot System The displayed items on this page can be described as follows: • Restore Factory Settings – Click the Restore button to reset the configuration settings for the access point to the factory defaults and reboot the system. -
Page 33: Wireless Vap Settings
Wireless VAP Settings Wireless VAP Settings The Wireless VAP 1 Setting (Default: Enabled) and Wireless VAP 2 Setting (Default: Disabled) pages include configuration options for radio signal characteristics and wireless security features on the access point. The following sections apply to both Wireless VAP 1 Setting and Wireless VAP 2 Setting pages. -
Page 34: Channel Setting
• SSID – The name of the wireless network service provided by the VAP. Clients that want to connect to the network must set their SSID to the same as that of the VAP interface. (Defaults: VAP 1 - “Edge-Core 1,” VAP 2 “Edge-Core 2”; Range: 1-32 characters) -
Page 35: Wep Security
Wireless VAP Settings WEP Security The access point is configured by default as an “open system,” which broadcasts a beacon signal including the configured SSID. Wireless clients with a configured SSID of “any” can read the SSID from the beacon and automatically set their SSID to allow immediate connection to the access point. -
Page 36: Wpa-Psk Security
System Configuration - 128 Bit: Enter keys as 13 alphanumeric characters or 26 hexadecimal digits. - 152 Bit: Enter keys as 16 alphanumeric characters or 32 hexadecimal digits. Note: Key index and type must match that configured on all clients. WPA-PSK Security Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) employs a combination of technologies to provide an enhanced security solution for wireless networks. - Page 37 Wireless VAP Settings • WPA-PSK Key – Enter a key as an easy-to-remember form of letters and numbers. The key must be from 8 to 63 characters, which can include spaces. All wireless clients must be configured with the same key to communicate with the VAP interface.
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Page 38: Network Settings
System Configuration Network Settings The access point supports DHCP client, DHCP server and Network Address Translation (NAT). Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is also supported for users that have an IP address assigned automatically from an Internet service provider (ISP) through an ADSL modem. DHCP Client Configuring the access point with an IP address enables you to manage the access point from any PC in the attached network. -
Page 39: Dhcp Server/Nat
Network Settings address of the default gateway router in the text field provided. Otherwise, leave the address as 192.168.2.254. • DNS IP Address – The IP address of a Domain Name Server on the network. A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses. -
Page 40: Pppoe
System Configuration • Start/End IP Address – Specifies the start/end IP address of a range that the DHCP server can assign to DHCP clients. You can specify a single address or an address range. • Gateway – The IP address of the gateway router for the access point, which is used if the requested destination address is not on the local subnet. -
Page 41: Time And Log
Time and Log Time and Log Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) allows the access point to set its internal clock based on periodic updates from a time server (SNTP or NTP). Maintaining an accurate time on the access point enables all system log messages to be stamped with the correct time and date. -
Page 42: Updating Firmware
System Configuration Updating Firmware You can upgrade new access point software from a local file on the management workstation, or from an FTP or TFTP server. After upgrading to new software, you must reboot the access point to implement the new code. -
Page 43: Upgrade Via A Remote Server
Updating Firmware Upgrade via a Remote Server This web page allows you to download a new software code file from a remote server to the access point using FTP or TFTP. When using an FTP or TFTP server, be sure to first obtain the IP address of the server and note the correct file path where the access point software is stored. - Page 44 System Configuration 4-20...
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Page 45: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
• Set the access point to its default configuration by pressing the reset button on the back panel for 5 seconds or more. Connect to the web management interface using the default IP address 192.168.2.1. Then use the default user name and password “Edge-Core” to access the management interface. - Page 46 • Reset the access point to its default configuration by pressing the reset button on the back panel for 5 seconds or more. Connect to the web management interface using the default IP address 192.168.2.1, then use the default user name and password “Edge-Core.”...
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Page 47: Appendix B: Cables And Pinouts
Appendix B: Cables and Pinouts Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments For 10/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be green and the other, green with white stripes. Also, an RJ-45 connector must be attached to both ends of the cable. -
Page 48: Straight-Through Wiring
Cables and Pinouts Straight-Through Wiring If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and only one of the ports has an internal crossover (MDI-X), the two pairs of wires must be straight-through. EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard 10/100BASE-TX Straight-through Cable White/Orange Stripe Orange White/Green Stripe... -
Page 49: Appendix C: Specifications
Appendix C: Specifications Maximum Channels FCC/IC: 1-11 ETSI: 1-13 France: 10-13 MKK: 1-14 Taiwan: 1-11 Maximum Clients 32 per VAP interface Data Rate 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel Modulation Type 802.11g: CCK, BPSK, QPSK, OFDM 802.11b: CCK, BPSK, QPSK... - Page 50 Specifications Network Management Web-browser Temperature Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Storage: -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F) Humidity 15% to 95% (non-condensing) Compliances FCC Part 15B Class B VCCI ClassB EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 EN 50385 EN61000-3-2...
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Page 51: Glossary
Glossary 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3 or better UTP cable. 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 or better UTP cable. Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. - Page 52 Glossary Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Provides a framework for passing configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network. DHCP is based on the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP), adding the capability of automatic allocation of reusable network addresses and additional configuration options.
- Page 53 Glossary Open System A security option which broadcasts a beacon signal including the access point’s configured SSID. Wireless clients can read the SSID from the beacon, and automatically reset their SSID to allow immediate connection to the nearest access point. Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (ODFM) OFDM/ allows multiple users to transmit in an allocated band by dividing the bandwidth into many narrow bandwidth carriers.
- Page 54 Glossary Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) WEP is based on the use of security keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm. Wireless devices without a valid WEP key will be excluded from network traffic. WPA Pre-shared Key (WPA-PSK) WPA-PSK can be used for small office networks with a limited number of users that may not need a high level of security.
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Page 55: Index
Index authentication IEEE 802.11g type configuring interface 4-11 radio channel 4-10 initial setup installation cable mounting assignments IP address channels, maximum configuring 3-6, 4-14 clients, maximum configuration settings, saving or restoring configuration, initial setup mounting the access point multicast cipher 4-12 data rate, options DHCP... - Page 56 Index software displaying version 4-3, 4-18 upgrading software 4-18 downloading 4-18 user name, manager specifications user password SSID configuring 3-8, 3-9 system clock, setting 4-17 system software, downloading from server configuring 4-18 4-11 pre-shared key 4-13 troubleshooting Index-2...
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