Sentry US WAP-ABG2458 User Manual

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Outdoor LAN Access Point

FEATURES

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Dual Band 2.4GHz/5.8GHz Tri-Mode 802.11 a/b/g

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Point-to-Point/ Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Connectivity

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Watertight and Weatherproof

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64 / 128 / 152-bit WEP Data Encryption

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AP, Bridge, Station, and Repeater Modes

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Hide SSID (AP Mode)

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DHCP Client/ Server

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MAC Address Filtering (AP Mode)

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Power Amplifier Upgradeable

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Web-based Configuration

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Power over Ethernet (PoE)

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Output Power 2W

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WAP-ABG2458

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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual Outdoor LAN Access Point with 1W Amplifier WAP-ABG2458 FEATURES  Dual Band 2.4GHz/5.8GHz Tri-Mode 802.11 a/b/g  Point-to-Point/ Point-to-Multipoint Wireless Connectivity  Watertight and Weatherproof  64 / 128 / 152-bit WEP Data Encryption  AP, Bridge, Station, and Repeater Modes ...
Page 2 Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems). This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Page 3 When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance. Note: The WAP-ABG2458 is intended for professional installation only. This manual, however, is also designed for personnel who plan, operate and administrate the WAP-ABG2458 communication system. Please review the entire manual before powering up or deploying any WAP-ABG2458.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
INDEX OVERVIEW …………………………………………………………………………………………………..………….. 5 PACKAGE CONTENTS …………………………………………………………………………..….……...……….. 5 APPLICATIONS ……………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 6-7 OPERATION TYPES ………………………………………………………………………………….……….……….. 8 HARDWARE INSTALLATION …………………………………………………………………………..…….. 9-15 TYPICAL DEPLOYMENT IN A POINT-TO-POINT CONFIGURATION ……………………………… 15 SETTING THE BASE STATION UNIT (BU) ……………………………………………………..………. 15-22 SETTING THE REMOTE UNIT (RU) ………………………………………………………….…..……… 22-29 RUNNING TEST …………………………………………………………………………………..……….…….
Page 5: Overview
OVERVIEW The WAP-ABG2458 is a powerful answer for customers seeking a reliable high-speed wireless connectivity solution. It is a 2.4GHz (802.11 b/g ) and 5.8GHz (802.11a)-compliant Wireless Bridge/AP/AP Client, data delivers 1 to 54 Mbps data rates without the need for a license.
Page 6: Applications
APPLICATIONS Central Office to Branch Office(s) Connection Medical Hospitals to Medical Hospitals Wireless Connection Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. www.sentryus.com R201204-V27...
Page 8: Operation Types
OPERATION TYPES There are two different modes in which you can set up the WAP-ABG2458 in the building-to-building wireless network: Point to Point mode, and Point to Multipoint mode. Mode 1: Point-to-Point Connectivity (PTP Mode) This is the simplest network configuration in which several computers equipped with the PC cards or client bridges that form a wireless network whenever they are within range of one another.
Page 9: Hardware Installation
HARDWARE INSTALLATION HARDWARE DESCRIPTION Outdoor Unit: Two layers silica gel: having double-waterproof EMI prevent wire: To avoid electromagnetic interference Nylon cable gland:IP68; Working Temp:-40°C~100°C Half-screw: Not to fall Panel Antenna:17 dBi gain; SMA connector Access Point/Bridge: IEEE 802.11a -compliant Power over Ethernet (POE) Splitter set: Output 5V DC / 3A Mounting kit: Mounting Bracket on Mast with /U-bolts * LED on the AP/Bride description: On the AP/Bridge there are LED lights that inform you of the AP/Bridge’s current...
Page 10 The Power LED lights up and will keep while the AP is powered on. When the AP goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every Power boot-up, this LED will flash. When the diagnostic is complete, the LED will be lit continuously. The 11a LED flashes when there is a successful Wireless-A connection.
Page 11 Indoor Unit: DC Injector Power LED: The Light is green. Power is supplied DATA IN:TO connect PC/Notebook or network P+DATA OUT: TO connect 6803 outdoor unit Power in: TO connect 48vdc adapter OUTDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION Step 1: Place the Ethernet cable through the “Nylon cable gland” Copyright ©...
Page 13 Step 2: Connect the Ethernet cable to PoE Splitter set Step 3: Connect the PoE Splitter set to AP/Bridge Step 4: Connect the Antenna to AP/Bridge Step 5: Screw the housing Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. www.sentryus.com R201204-V27...
Page 14 MOUNTING BRACKET ON MAST WITH U-BOLTS Step 1: Affix pole mounting bracket Step 2: Affix pivot adapter bracket Step 3: Affix pole clamp Step 4: Adjust the angles. Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. www.sentryus.com R201204-V27...
Page 15: Typical Deployment In A Point-To-Point Configuration
INDOOR UNIT INSTALLATION TYPICAL DEPLOYMENT IN A POINT-TO POINT CONFIGURATION SETTING THE BASE STATION UNIT (BU) PC Configuration – Follow the steps below in order to configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC. Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. www.sentryus.com R201204-V27...
Page 16 Step 1: In the Control Panel double click Network Connections, and then double click on the connection of your Network Interface Card (NIC). You will then see the following screen. Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. www.sentryus.com R201204-V27...
Page 17 Step 2: Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This will allow you to configure the IP address of your PC. You will then see the following screen. Step 3: Select Use the following IP address radio button, and then enter an IP address and subnet mask for your PC.
Page 18 BRIDGE SETUP-WEB CONFIGURATION Step 5: Logging In – To configure the Bridge through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Bridge into the address bar of the web-browser (default IP: 192.168.1.250), and press Enter. If it cannot work, please press the reset button which is on AP/Bridge.
Page 21 Step 9: To set [Wireless Bridge] mode to select “Wireless>Wireless Mode>Wireless Bridge ” .After you do, you will see the following screen. Step 10: Please key-in the number of Remote unit (RU) to the column of AP MAC Address. If you don’t know the values, please look for the 3.3 (set the RU), to run step 8, then to search the number.
Page 22: Setting The Remote Unit (Ru)
SETTING THE REMOTE UNIT (RU) PC Configuration – Follow the steps below in order to configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC. Step 1: In the Control Panel double click Network Connections, and then double click on the connection of your Network Interface Card (NIC). You will then see the following screen.
Page 23 Step 2: Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This is to configure the IP address of your PC. You will then see the following screen. Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved. www.sentryus.com R201204-V27...
Page 24 Step 3: Select Use the following IP address radio button, and then enter an IP address and subnet mask for your PC. Make sure that the device and your PC is on the same subnet. Step 4: Click on the OK button, your PC’s TCP/IP settings have been configured. Bridge Setup-Web Configuration Step 5.
Page 25 Step 6: A screen will be popped up and request you to enter user name and password. The default user name and password is as follows. User Name: Password: Admin Enter the default user name and password, then press OK button directly. Copyright ©...
Page 28 Step 9: To set *Wireless Bridge+ mode to select “Wireless>Wireless Mode>Wireless Bridge ” .After you do, you will see the following screen. Step 10: Please key-in the number of Base station unit (BU) to the column of AP MAC Address. If you don’t know the values, please look for the 3.2 (set the BU), to run step 8, then to search the number.
Page 29: Running Test
RUNNING TEST Step 1: IPNet tuner is installed on PC which is in Base Station (BU). (IPNet tuner, which is one of the products in Sustainable Softworks Company, is enclosed in the installation CD. It is a full functional 21 day trial. If you need the further help or information, please search on http://www.sustworks.com/site/prod_iptx_overview.html) Copyright ©...
Page 34 Step 5: If the angle is corrected, you will receive the maximum. Step 6: After receiving the maximum, the BU and RU is connected to be the WLAN. Step 7: If it cannot work, please see the reference of chapter 3~4 and re-execute step 3 to step 5.
Page 35: Mounting Location
MOUNTING LOCATION ANTENNA POLARIZATION The integrated antenna radiates and receives vertically polarized radio signals. Polarization helps reduce interference because the antenna tends to reject cross-polarized signals from other sources. a. Polarization is the same. b. Polarization is different. ANTENNA RADIATION ANGLE The range of Antenna Radiation has angles, not all around.
Page 36 RF reflectors. This reflected signal can then be received by the far- end WAP-ABG2458 and superimposed on the main signal, usually degrading the signal strength.
Page 37: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model WAP-ABG2458 Antenna 14dBi Wireless Interface Standard IEEE802.11a/b/g Tri-Mode For 802.11a/g OFDM Modulation For 802.11b DSSS Wired Interface 100 baseT (RJ45) 2.3GHz to 2.5GHz Frequency Band 4.9GHz to 6.2GHz Radio Technology OFDM / DSSS 108/54/48/36/24/18/12/11/9/6/5.5/2/1 Mbps auto Data Rate...
Page 38: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser and not for the benefit of anyone else that this product at the time of its sale by Manufacturer is free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use for one (1) year from the purchase date.
Page 39 Most users will be able to configure the AP and get it working properly using the default settings. Network Setup Identity Device Name: These fields allow you to input a host name for the AP. Local Area Network  Dynamic: If your LAN supports DHCP assigning dynamic IP address then please select this type.
Page 40 Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Enable L2 isolation: Enable this checkbox can isolate each wireless client which associated this AP. Wireless-A Settings If you are using a Wireless-A network, then the following settings that you may need to configure. Mode: This mode is controlling the Wireless-A (802.11a) networking, Enabled or Disabled.
Page 41  If you have both 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, keep the default setting ---b/g mixed.  If you have only 802.11g devices, select 802.11g Only.  If you have only 802.11b devices, select 802.11b Only.  If you want to run a high-speed transmission, select 802.11g Turbo. Network Name (SSID): The service set identifier (SSID) or network name.
Page 42 Change these settings as described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes or click Cancel button to cancel your changes. For additional information, click Help. Wireless Mode There are 3 operating modes in each A,B/G band, using the following setting can perform each function.
Page 43 Wireless Client: This mode can be a client as general WLAN card in your WLAN architecture. Input a SSID that you want to associate in right field. Using one computer with Ethernet interface to connect this device, then the computer will has capacity of WLAN association.
Page 44 Wireless MAC Filter This function allows administrator to have access control by enter MAC address of wireless devices which transmitting within your wireless network. Wireless-A Setting Access Control List Mode: This drop-down menu can set Enable/Disable the ACL function. Default Access: Select the default policy for this ACL rule. Specific Clients list: Except the default rule, administrator can also create one policy for special client via Add ACL.
Page 45 Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are three wireless security mode options supported by the AP: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA Pre-Shared Key, WPA RADIUS. Wireless Security The security options are the same and independent for your Wireless-A and Wireless-G networks.
Page 46 Change these settings as described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes or click Cancel button to cancel your changes. For additional information, click Help. Advanced Wireless Settings This section provides AP’s advanced wireless settings. These settings should be adjusted carefully.
Page 47 Transmission Rate: The data transmission rate should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network. You can select a proper transmission speeds to fit your wireless clients requirement, or you can select Auto (Default) to have the AP automatically adjust one the fastest and suitable data rate to fit network status at the time.
Page 48 DTIM: A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency. Fragmentation: Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet. RTS Threshold: Using this setting can regulate your wireless network if you experience any inconsistent data flow situation, only by minor adjustment of the default value, the default value 2346 is recommended.
Page 49 Beacon Interval: The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. Enter a value between 20 and 1000. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the AP to synchronize the wireless network. The default value is 100. DTIM Interval: This value indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM).
Page 50 RTS/CTS Protection Rate: This setting is set the rate of RTS/CTS while protection mode is enabled. RTS/CTS Protection Type: This protection mode provides 2 types, one is RTS/CTS and other is CTS only. Generally, using CTS only is able to fulfill most of environment. Change these settings as described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes or click Cancel to cancel your changes.
Page 51 Re-enter to Confirm: You can change the AP’s password from here. Enter a new AP password and then type it again in the Re-enter to Confirm field to confirm. Enable Telnet: Enable this checkbox can to perform Telnet configuration. Backup and Restore Backup Settings: To back up the AP’s configuration, click this button and follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 52 Administration: Reboot AP AP Reboot: Click this button to initialize this device. Administration: Firmware Upgrade This Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the AP’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the AP or the new firmware has a feature you want to use.
Page 53 Administration: Factory Defaults This Factory Defaults allows you to restore the AP’s configuration to its factory default settings. Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults: Click this button to reset all configuration settings to their default values. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored.
Page 54 Status: Wireless Network The Wireless Network screen on the Status Tab displays the information of your Wireless networks. Wireless-A Settings MAC Address: This is the AP’s Wireless-A band MAC Address. Mode: This mode is displaying the current status of Wireless-A band network. Enabled means the A band network is ON.