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- Page 1 Powered by Accton WA2121 User Guide IEEE 802.11b/g Mini AP Router www.edge-core.com...
- Page 3 User Guide Guide IEEE 802.11b/g Mini AP Router IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless Router...
- Page 4 WA2121 E062007-EK-R01 149100040200E...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Package Checklist Hardware Description LED Indicators Ethernet RJ-45 Ports Power Socket Reset Button WPS SET Button Chapter 2: Installation Router Mode Bridge Mode Chapter 3: Network Planning Internet Gateway Router LAN Access Point Wireless Client Wireless Bridge Chapter 4: Initial Configuration Logging into the Web Interface... - Page 6 Contents Wireless1 5-13 Wireless-VAP1 Settings 5-13 MAC Filter Settings 5-18 Wireless2 5-19 Wireless-VAP2 Settings 5-19 WMM Settings 5-20 5-21 QoS Settings 5-21 Advanced Settings 5-22 5-24 Status 5-25 System 5-25 Interfaces 5-26 Events Log 5-27 DHCP Clients 5-28 PPPoE 5-28 WLAN Stations 5-29 About...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction
Package Checklist The Mini AP Router package includes: • Mini AP Router (WA2121) • RJ-45 Category 5 network cable • AC power adapter • Quick Installation Guide •... -
Page 8: Hardware Description
Introduction Hardware Description Antenna Power Ethernet WAN Ethernet LAN Socket RJ-45 Port RJ-45 Port Top Panel WPS SET Button Bottom Panel Wall Mount Slots Reset Button... -
Page 9: Led Indicators
Hardware Description LED Indicators The Mini AP Router includes four status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. 802.11b/g Link/ Activity LAN Link/Activity WAN Link/Activity Power Status Description POWER On Green Indicates that the system is working normally. On/Flashing Green Indicates a valid link on the WAN Ethernet port. -
Page 10: Power Socket
Introduction Power Socket The Mini AP Router 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 11: Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2: Installation The Mini AP Router has two basic operating modes that can be set through the web management interface: • Router Mode — Normal gateway mode that connects a wired LAN and wireless clients to an Internet access device, such as a cable or DSL modem. This is the factory set default mode. -
Page 12: Bridge Mode
Installation To connect the Mini AP Router in Router Mode for use as an Internet gateway, follow these steps: Connect an Ethernet cable from the Mini AP Router’s WAN port to your Internet connected cable or ADSL modem. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Mini AP Router’s LAN port to your PC. Alternatively, you can connect to a workgroup switch to support multiple users. - Page 13 Bridge Mode Set up wireless devices Notebook PC Notebook PC Connect LAN and WAN Connect ports to Ethernet LAN AC power switch or PCs adapter to power source LAN Switch Server Desktop PCs To connect the Mini AP Router for use as an access point, follow these steps: Connect an Ethernet cable from the Mini AP Router’s LAN or WAN port to your local network switch.
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Page 15: Chapter 3: Network Planning
Chapter 3: Network Planning The Mini AP Router is designed to be very flexible in its deployment options. It can be used as an Internet gateway for a small network, or as an access point to extend an existing wired network to support wireless users. It also supports use as a wireless client to connect to another wireless network, or a wireless bridge to connect two wired LANs. -
Page 16: Lan Access Point
Network Planning The public external network, connected to the WAN port, supports DHCP client and Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) for connection to an Internet service provider (ISP) through a cable or DSL modem: LAN Access Point The Mini AP Router can provide an access point service for an existing wired LAN, creating a wireless extension to the local network. -
Page 17: Wireless Bridge
Wireless Bridge Wireless Bridge The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a WIreless Distribution System (WDS) for bridge connections between access points. The Mini AP Router can use WDS to forward traffic on links between units. A single WDS bridge link can be specified for each VAP interface. One end of a link must be configured as the “WDS Parent”... - Page 18 Network Planning...
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Page 19: Chapter 4: Initial Configuration
Chapter 4: Initial Configuration The Mini AP Router offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC directly attached to the unit can access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or above). -
Page 20: Logging Into The Web Interface
In the web browser’s address bar, type the default IP address: http://192.168.1.1. The web browser displays the home page. The default Username is “root” with a default Password of “Edge-Core.” Click OK to access the web management interface. Note: It is strongly recommended that you change the default user name and password. -
Page 21: Using The Setup Wizard
Using the Setup Wizard Using the Setup Wizard There are only a few basic steps you need to set up the Mini AP Router and provide a connection for 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 22 Initial Configuration WAN Configuration – There are three basic methods for configuring the access point’s WAN port IP address. Figure 4-3. Setup Wizard - WAN Configuration The displayed items on this page can be described as follows: • DHCP – Enables the Mini AP Router to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server normally operated by the Internet Service Provider (ISP).
- Page 23 Using the Setup Wizard - Default Gateway – The IP address of the gateway router that is used if the requested destination address is not on the local subnet. - WAN DNS Server – The IP address of a Domain Name Server. 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 24 Initial Configuration - Default Gateway – Normally, for wireless clients and stations in the attached LAN, the gateway address is the same as the LAN IP address. For a larger LAN with stations located on other subnets, type the IP address of the default gateway router in the text field provided.
- Page 25 - SSID Name: The name of the wireless network service to which you want to connect. (Default: “Edge-Core G1” for VAP1; “Edge-Core G2” for VAP2; Range: 1-32 characters) - Radio Mode: Defines the radio mode for the VAP interface.
- Page 26 Initial Configuration Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) provides a basic level of security, preventing unauthorized access to the network and encrypting data transmitted between wireless clients and the Mini AP Router. WEP uses static shared keys (fixed-length hexadecimal or alphanumeric strings) that are manually distributed to all clients that want to use the network.
- Page 27 Using the Setup Wizard Figure 4-8. Encryption Settings - WPA(PSK) Mode • WPA(RADIUS) or WPA / WPA2(RADIUS) – Enables WPA(RADIUS) or WPA / WPA2(RADIUS) security on the VAP interface. Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS) is an authentication protocol that uses software running on a central server to control access to RADIUS-aware devices on the network.
- Page 28 Initial Configuration Wireless-VAP2 Configuration — Sets the wireless Service Set Identifier (SSID) and wireless security encryption key for the VAP2 wireless network. Figure 4-10. Setup Wizard - Wireless-VAP2 Settings Please refer to the page 4-6 to 4-9 for the details of the displayed items on this page. 4-10...
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Page 29: Chapter 5: System Configuration
IP address of 192.168.1.1 or the IP address set through the Wizard. Log into the Mini AP Router management interface by entering the default user name “root” and password “Edge-Core.” Note: If you want to change the web interface language, select the display language from the pull-down menu. - Page 30 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 5-1. Configuration Options Menu Description Page System Settings Configures basic administrative settings Password Configures the password for management access Backup &...
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Page 31: System
System Table 5-1. Configuration Options Menu Description Page Displays the wireless station status 5-29 Wireless Stations About Displays the software information 5-29 Reboot 5-30 System The system pages allow you to manage basic system configuration settings. Settings The system settings page allows you to set the operation mode, time and web interface display language. -
Page 32: Password
The password page allows you to change the password for access to the management interface. Note: Pressing the reset button on the back of the Mini AP Router for more than five “Edge-Core.” seconds resets the default password Figure 5-3. Password The displayed items on this page can be described as follows: •... -
Page 33: Backup And Restore
System Backup and Restore The Backup & Restore page allows you to save the Mini AP Router's current configuration or restore a previously saved configuration back to the device. Figure 5-4. Backup and Restore The displayed items on this page can be described as follows: Download Configuration —... -
Page 34: Dyndns Settings
System Configuration DynDNS Settings Dynamic DNS (DDNS) provides users on the Internet with a method to tie a specific domain name to the unit’s dynamically assigned IP address. DDNS allows your domain name to follow your IP address automatically by changing your DNS records when your IP address changes. -
Page 35: Syslog Settings
System Syslog Settings The Mini AP Router supports a logging process that controls error messages saved to memory or sent to a Syslog server. The logged messages serve as a valuable tool for isolating Mini AP Router and network problems. Figure 5-6. -
Page 36: Firmware Upgrade
System Configuration Firmware Upgrade The upgrade page allows you to download a new software code file from the local web management station to the Mini AP Router using HTTP. After upgrading to new software, the unit reboots automatically. Figure 5-7. Firmware Upgrade The displayed items on this page can be described as follows: •... -
Page 37: Wan
Specify the WAN connection parameters provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). WAN Settings Specifies the type of WAN connection to use. The selected option depends on the device connected to the WAN port and your specific ISP service. Figure 5-8. WAN Settings The displayed items on this page can be described as follows: WAN Configuration —... - Page 38 System Configuration Note: If you are unsure of the PC MAC address originally registered by your ISP, call your ISP and request to register a new MAC address for your account. Register the default MAC address of the Mini AP Router. - Host Name: Set the Host Name if specified by the ISP.
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Page 39: Lan
The Mini AP Router must have a valid IP address for management using a web browser and to support other features. The unit has a default IP address of 192.168.1.1. You can use this IP address or assign another address that is compatible with your existing local network. - Page 40 System Configuration gateway router in the text field provided. Otherwise, leave the address as (192.168.1.1). DHCP Service for LAN — Set the DHCP service configuration of the Mini AP Router. • DHCP Service – Enable the DHCP server. • DHCP Start – Specify the start IP address of a range that the DHCP server can allocate to DHCP clients.
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Page 41: Wireless1
Wireless1 Wireless1 Set the wireless WLAN mode and wireless security for the Wireless-VAP1 network. Wireless-VAP1 Settings The Wireless-VAP1 Settings page includes configuration options for radio signal characteristics and wireless security features on the Mini AP Router. The Wireless-VAP1 interface is enabled by default. Figure 5-10. - Page 42 - SSID Name: 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. (Default: “Edge-Core G1” for VAP1; “Edge-Core G2” for VAP2; Range: 1-32 characters) - Channel: The radio channel that the Mini AP Router uses to communicate with wireless clients.
- Page 43 Wireless1 - Radio Mode: Defines the radio mode for the VAP interface. Note: This WLAN Mode is only availabe when the operation mode is set to Bridge. Only one of the two Wireless VAPs can be set to WDS Child mode and the other must be set to AP+WDS.
- Page 44 System Configuration Figure 5-13. Encryption Settings - WEP Mode • WPA(PSK) – Enable WPA(PSK) security on the VAP interface. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) employs a combination of technologies to provide an enhanced security solution for wireless networks. The WPA Pre-shared Key (WPA-PSK) mode for small networks uses a common password phrase that must be manually distributed to all clients that want to connect to the network.
- Page 45 Wireless1 Note: The Wi-Fi Protected Setup is avaliable for VAP1 only. Figure 5-15. Encryption Settings - WPA/WPA2(PSK) Mode • WPA(RADIUS) or WPA / WPA2(RADIUS) – Enables WPA(RADIUS) or WPA / WPA2(RADIUS) security on the VAP interface. Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS) is an authentication protocol that uses software running on a central server to control access to RADIUS-aware devices on the network.
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Page 46: Mac Filter Settings
System Configuration MAC Filter Settings Wireless clients can be authenticated for network access by checking their MAC address against a local database configured on the Mini AP Router. You can configure a list of up to 32 wireless client MAC addresses in the filter list to either allow or deny network access. -
Page 47: Wireless2
Wireless2 Wireless2 Sets the wireless Service Set Identifier (SSID) and wireless security encryption key for the Wireless-VAP2 network. An SSID is a recognizable text name that identifies a wireless network. Wireless clients that want to connect to the network must set their SSIDs to match that of the router. -
Page 48: Wmm Settings
System Configuration WMM Settings Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), also known as Wireless Multimedia Extensions (WME), is a Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability certification. It provides basic Quality of Service (QoS) features for IEEE 802.11 wireless network. The WMM settings page allows you to enable the WMM service. The specification provides prioritization of data packets based on four categories - voice, video, best effort, and background. -
Page 49: Qos
Wireless networks offer an equal opportunity for all devices to transmit data from any type of application. Although this is acceptable for most applications, multimedia applications (with audio and video) are particularly sensitive to the delay and throughput variations that result from this equal opportunity wireless access method. For multimedia applications to run well over a wireless network, a Quality of Service (QoS) mechanism is required to prioritize traffic types and provide an “enhanced opportunity”... -
Page 50: Advanced Settings
System Configuration rated in Megabits per second (Mbps). To convert Mbps to Kilobits per second (Kbps), multiply the value by 1024. The following table lists the most common broadband service speeds.: Mbps Kilobits 1024 2048 3072 4069 6144 8192 12288 Advanced Settings The advanced settings page allows you to edit or create QoS Traffic Classfication Rules. - Page 51 The displayed items on this page can be described as follows: Qos Traffic Classification Rules – A traffic classification rule can classify traffic according to the traffic classification policy set by the network administrator, such as the combination of source addresses, destination addresses, MAC addresses, IP protocol or the port numbers of the applications.
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Page 52: Dmz
System Configuration If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the NAT firewall, you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way internet access by defining a virtual-DMZ (virtual-demilitarized-zone) host. Figure 5-22. DMZ Settings The displayed items on this page can be described as follows: •... -
Page 53: Status
Status Status The status pages display details on the current configuration and status of the Mini AP Router, including associated wireless stations and event log messages. System The system page displays basic system configuration settings. The displayed settings are for status information only and are not configurable on this page. Figure 5-23. -
Page 54: Interfaces
System Configuration WLAN — Displays the basic WLAN information: • VAP1/VAP2 – The status of the VAP interface. • ESSID – The service set identifier for this wireless group. • Frequency – The The channel frequency being used by the radio. •... -
Page 55: Events Log
Status • MAC Address – The physical layer address for the Mini AP Router’s Ethernet port. • IP Address – The IP address configured on the Mini AP Router. • Received – The received LAN radio signal frequency. • Transmitted – The radio frequency of the WLAN transmission. WLAN –... -
Page 56: Dhcp Clients
System Configuration DHCP Clients The network information page displays the current Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) clients status. The displayed settings are for status information only and are not configurable on this page. Figure 5-26. DHCP Client Settings PPPoE The PPPoE Status page page displays the current Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) status. -
Page 57: Wlan Stations
Status WLAN Stations The WLAN Stations page page displays the wireless station status. The displayed settings are for status information only and are not configurable on this page. Figure 5-28. Wireless Stations About The About page displays the software version and status installed in the Mini AP Router. -
Page 58: Reboot
System Configuration Reboot The Reboot page allows you to restart the Mini AP Router software and restore factory default settings. Figure 5-30. Reboot The displayed items on this page can be described as follows: • Reboot Mini AP Router – Click the Reboot button to reboot the system. •... -
Page 59: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Check the following items before you contact local Technical Support. If wireless clients cannot access the network, check the following: • Be sure the access point and the wireless clients are configured with the same Service Set ID (SSID). •... -
Page 60: Diagnosing Led Indicators
Troubleshooting Diagnosing LED Indicators Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action POWER LED is Off • The AC power adapter may be disconnected. Check connections between the Mini AP Router, the power adapter, and the wall outlet. WLAN LED is Off • The Mini AP Router’s radio has been disabled through it’s web management interface. -
Page 61: Appendix B: Specifications
Appendix B: Specifications Wireless Output Power 802.11b: 18 dBm (typical) 802.11g: 17 dBm @ 6 Mbps, 14dBm @ 54 Mbps Wireless Receive Sensitivity 802.11b: -90 dBm @ 1 Mbps, -84 dBm @ 11 Mbps 802.11g: -86 dBm @ 6 Mbps, -68 dBm @ 54 Mbps Operating Frequency 802.11g: 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz (US, Canada) -
Page 62: Network Management
Specifications Network Management Web-browser Temperature Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Storage: -20 to 70 °C (32 to 158 °F) Humidity 15% to 95% (non-condensing) Compliances FCC Part 15B Class B EN 55022B EN 55024 EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 VCCI Class B Radio Signal Certification FCC Part 15C 15.247, 15.207 (2.4 GHz) -
Page 63: Appendix C: License Information
Appendix C: License Information This product includes copyrighted third-party software subject to the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), or other related free software licences. The GPL code used in this product is distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and is subject to the copyrights of one or more authors. - Page 64 License Information We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this license which gives you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify the software. Also, for each author's protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is no warranty for this free software.
- Page 65 The GNU General Public License a). You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change. b). You must cause any work that you distribute or publish, that in whole or in part contains or is derived from the Program or any part thereof, to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License.
- Page 66 License Information c). Accompany it with the information you received as to the offer to distribute corresponding source code. (This alternative is allowed only for noncommercial distribution and only if you received the program in object code or executable form with such an offer, in accord with Subsection b above.) The source code for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it.
- Page 67 The GNU General Public License consequence you may not distribute the Program at all. For example, if a patent license would not permit royalty-free redistribution of the Program by all those who receive copies directly or indirectly through you, then the only way you could satisfy both it and this License would be to refrain entirely from distribution of the Program.
- Page 68 License Information NO WARRANTY BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM "AS IS"...
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Page 69: 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 70 Glossary Encryption Data passing between the access point and clients can use encryption to protect from interception and evesdropping. Ethernet A popular local area data communications network, which accepts transmission from computers and terminals. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) A TCP/IP protocol used for file transfer. Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) HTTP is a standard used to transmit and receive all data over the World Wide Web.
- Page 71 Glossary Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (ODFM) OFDM allows multiple users to transmit in an allocated band by dividing the bandwidth into many narrow bandwidth carriers. Repeater and Bridge Repeater and bridge can provide an extended link to a remote access point from the wired LAN.
- Page 72 Glossary single radio channel, enabling Virtual AP technology to optimize the use of limited WLAN radio spectrum. Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA employs 802.1X as its basic framework for user authentication and dynamic key management to provide an enhanced security solution for 802.11 wireless networks.
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