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  • Page 1: User Manual

    LevelOne 108Mbps PoE Access Point User Manual V3.0.0-0608...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION............................1 FIGURE 1: WIRELESS ACCESS POINT........................1 ........................ 1 EATURES OF YOUR IRELESS CCESS OINT Security Features ................................ 2 Advanced Features ..............................3 ............................... 4 ACKAGE ONTENTS ................................4 HYSICAL ETAILS Front Panel LEDs............................... 4 Rear Panel ..................................
  • Page 3 Internet Authentication Service (Radius) Setup......................60 Remote Access Login for Users ..........................62 802.1 XP........................63 LIENT ETUP ON INDOWS Client Certificate Setup............................. 63 802.1x Authentication Setup ............................. 66 802.1 WPA) ......................... 68 SING WITHOUT CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS ........................ 69 ..................................
  • Page 4 Using the CLI - Serial Port............................. 103 ............................... 104 OMMAND EFERENCE...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Access Point's features and ca- pabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Access Point. The Wireless Access Point links your 802.11g or 802.11b Wireless Stations to your wired LAN. The Wireless stations and devices on the wired LAN are then on the same network, and can communicate with each other without regard for whether they are connected to the network via a Wireless or wired connection.

  • Page 6: Security Features

    Wireless Access Point User Guide • Client/Repeater Access Point. The Wireless Access Point can operate as a Client or Repeater Access Point, sending all traffic received to another Access Point. • Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed quickly and easily. •...

  • Page 7: Advanced Features

    Introduction Advanced Features • Auto Configuration. The Wireless Access Point can perform self-configuration by copying the con- figuration data from another Access Point. This feature is enabled by default. • Auto Update. The Wireless Access Point can automatically update its firmware, by downloading and installing new firmware from your FTP server.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Package Contents The following items should be included: • WAP-0005 • Power Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD Manual/Utility. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. Physical Details Front Panel LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Introduction Rear Panel Figure 3 Rear Panel Antenna One antenna (aerial) is supplied. Best results are usually ob- tained with the antenna in a vertical position. Console port DB9 female RS232 port. This button has two (2) functions: Reset Button •...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Access Point. Requirements Requirements: • TCP/IP network • Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors • Installed Wireless network adapter for each PC that will be wirelessly connected to the network Procedure 1.

  • Page 11: Using Poe (Power Over Ethernet)

    Installation • The Status LED should flash, then turn OFF. • The Power, Wireless LAN, and LAN LEDs should be ON. For more information, refer to Front Panel LEDs in Chapter 1. Using PoE (Power over Ethernet) The Wireless Access Point supports PoE (Power over Ethernet). To use PoE: 1.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Access Point Setup

    Chapter 3 Access Point Setup This Chapter provides details of the Setup process for Basic Operation of your Wireless Access Point. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure to make the Wireless Access Point a valid device on your LAN, and to function as an Access Point for your Wireless Stations.
  • Page 14 Wireless Access Point User Guide The hardware or physical address of the Wireless Access Point. MAC Address IEEE Stan- The wireless standard or standards used by the Wireless Access Point (e.g. 802.11b, 802.11g) dard FW Version The current Firmware version installed in the Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 15: Setup Procedure

    Access Point Setup Setup Procedure 1. Select the desired Wireless Access Point. 2. Click the Set IP Address button. 3. If prompted, enter the user name and password. The default values are admin for the User Name, and password for the Password. 4.

  • Page 16: Setup Using A Web Browser

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Setup using a Web Browser Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.08 or later • Internet Explorer V4 or later Setup Procedure Before commencing, install the Wireless Access Point in your LAN, as described previously. 1.
  • Page 17 Access Point Setup 7. From the menu, check the following screens, and configure as necessary for your environment. Details of these screens and settings are described in the following sections of this chapter. • Access Control - MAC level access control. •...

  • Page 18: Access Control

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Access Control This feature can be used to block access to your LAN by unknown or untrusted wireless stations. Click Access Control on the menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 8: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen Use this checkbox to Enable or Disable this feature as desired.

  • Page 19: Trusted Wireless Stations

    Access Point Setup Trusted Wireless Stations To change the list of trusted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Access Control screen. You will see a screen like the sample below. Figure 9: Trusted Wireless Stations Data - Trusted Wireless Stations Trusted Wireless This lists any Wireless Stations which you have designated as “Trusted”.
  • Page 20 Wireless Access Point User Guide To change an existing entry in the "Trusted Stations" list, Edit select it and click this button. 1. Select the Station in the "Trusted Station" list. 2. Click the "Edit" button. The address will be copied to the "Address"...

  • Page 21: Security Profiles

    Access Point Setup Security Profiles Security Profiles contain the SSID and all the security settings for Wireless connections to this Access Point. • Up to eight (8) Security Profiles can be defined. • Up to four (4) Security Profiles can be enabled at one time, allowing up to 4 different SSIDs to be used simultaneously.
  • Page 22 Wireless Access Point User Guide Data - Security Profiles Screen Profile All available profiles are listed. For each profile, the following Profile List data is displayed: • If displayed before the name of the profile, this indicates the profile is currently enabled. If not displayed, the pro- file is currently disabled.

  • Page 23: Vlan Configuration Screen

    Access Point Setup This option is only useful if the hubs/switches on your LAN Use VLAN support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard. When VLAN is used, you must select the desired VLAN for each security profile when configuring the profile. (If VLAN is not selected, the VLAN setting for each profile is ignored.) Click the Configure VLAN button to configure the IDs used by each VLAN.
  • Page 24 Wireless Access Point User Guide If selected, each packet generated by this AP will be sent over Replicate each active VLAN, as defined in the client VLAN table above. This packets on… requires that each packet be replicated (up to 8 times). This has a detrimental effect on performance, so should only be used if necessary.

  • Page 25: Security Profile Screen

    Access Point Setup Security Profile Screen This screen is displayed when you select a Profile on the Security Profiles screen, and click the Configure button. Figure 12: Security Profile Screen Profile Data Enter the desired settings for each of the following: Profile Name Enter a suitable name for this profile.
  • Page 26 Wireless Access Point User Guide • WPA with Radius - This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA stan- dard. If this option is selected: •...

  • Page 27: Security Settings - None

    Access Point Setup Security Settings - None Figure 13: Wireless Security - None No security is used. Anyone using the correct SSID can connect to your network. The only settings available from this screen are Radius MAC Authentication and UAM (Universal Access Method).
  • Page 28 Wireless Access Point User Guide Radius-based MAC authentication Screen This screen will look different depending on the current security setting. If you have already provided the address of your Radius server, you won't be prompted for it again. Otherwise, you must enter the details of your Radius Server on this screen.

  • Page 29: Uam

    Access Point Setup UAM (Universal Access Method) is intended for use in Internet cafes, Hot Spots, and other sites where the Access Point is used to provide Internet Access. If enabled, then HTTP (TCP, port 80) connections are checked. (UAM only works on HTTP connections; all other traffic is ignored.) If the user has not been authenticated, Internet access is blocked, and the user is re- directed to another web page.
  • Page 30 Wireless Access Point User Guide 2. On your Web Server, create a suitable welcome page. The welcome page must have a link or button to allow the user to input their user name and password on the uamlogon.htm page on the Access Point. 3.

  • Page 31: Security Settings - Wep

    Access Point Setup Internal If selected, then when a user first tries to access the Internet, they will be blocked, and re-directed to the built-in login page. Web-based The logon data is then sent to the Radius Server for authentica- Authentication tion.
  • Page 32 Wireless Access Point User Guide Data - WEP Screen Data Select the desired option, and ensure your Wireless stations have the same setting: Encryption • 64 Bit Encryption - Keys are 10 Hex (5 ASCII) characters. • 128 Bit Encryption - Keys are 26 Hex (13 ASCII) charac- ters.

  • Page 33: Security Settings - Wpa-Psk

    Access Point Setup Security Settings - WPA-PSK Like WEP, data is encrypted before transmission. WPA is more secure than WEP, and should be used if possible. The PSK (Pre-shared Key) must be entered on each Wireless station. The 256Bit encryption key is derived from the PSK, and changes frequently.

  • Page 34: Security Settings - Wpa2-Psk

    Wireless Access Point User Guide The current status is displayed. This will always be "Dis- abled", because UAM is not available with WPA-PSK. The Configure button for this feature will also be disabled. Security Settings - WPA2-PSK This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater security, using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) method of encryption.

  • Page 35: Security Settings - Wpa-Psk And Wpa2-Psk

    Access Point Setup The current status is displayed. This will always be "Dis- Radius MAC abled", because Radius MAC Authentication is not Authentication available with WPA-PSK. The Configure button for this feature will also be disabled. The current status is displayed. This will always be "Dis- abled", because UAM is not available with WPA-PSK.
  • Page 36 Wireless Access Point User Guide If enabled, the Group key will be updated whenever any Update Group key member leaves the group or disassociates from the Access when any member- Point. ship terminates Radius MAC The current status is displayed. This will always be "Dis- abled", because Radius MAC Authentication is not Authentication available with WPA - PSK.

  • Page 37: Security Settings - Wpa With Radius

    Access Point Setup Security Settings - WPA with Radius This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard. Figure 20: WPA with Radius Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA with Radius Screen WPA with Radius Enter the name or IP address of the Radius Server on your...
  • Page 38 Wireless Access Point User Guide This field determines how often the Group key is dynami- Key Lifetime cally updated. Enter the desired value. Update Group key If enabled, the Group key will be updated whenever any member leaves the group or disassociates from the Access when any member- Point.

  • Page 39: Security Settings - Wpa2 With Radius

    Access Point Setup Security Settings - WPA2 with Radius This version of WPA2 requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA2 standard. Figure 21: WPA2 with Radius Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA2 with Radius Screen WPA2 with Radius Radius Server...
  • Page 40 Wireless Access Point User Guide This field determines how often the Group key is dynami- Key Lifetime cally updated. Enter the desired value. Update Group key If enabled, the Group key will be updated whenever any member leaves the group or disassociates from the Access when any member- Point.

  • Page 41: Security Settings - Wpa And Wpa2 With Radius

    Access Point Setup Security Settings - WPA and WPA2 with Radius EITHER WPA or WPA2 require a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using EITHER WPA or WPA2 standard. Figure 22: WPA and WPA2 with Radius Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA and WPA2 with Radius Screen WPA and WPA2 with Radius...
  • Page 42 Wireless Access Point User Guide This field determines how often the Group key is dynami- Key Lifetime cally updated. Enter the desired value. Update Group key If enabled, the Group key will be updated whenever any member leaves the group or disassociates from the Access when any member- Point.

  • Page 43: Security Settings - 802.1X

    Access Point Setup Security Settings - 802.1x This uses the 802.1x standard for client authentication, and WEP for data encryption. If possible, you should use WPA-802.1x instead, because WPA encryption is much stronger than WEP encryption. If this option is selected: •...
  • Page 44 Wireless Access Point User Guide This read-only field displays the current login name, which Client Login Name is the same as the name of the Access Point. The Radius Server must be configured to accept this login. Shared Key This is used for the Client Login on the Radius Server. Enter the key value to match the Radius Server.
  • Page 45 Access Point Setup The current status is displayed. Click the Configure button to configure this feature if required.

  • Page 46: System Screen

    Wireless Access Point User Guide System Screen Click System on the menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 24: System Screen Data - System Screen Identification Enter a suitable name for this Access Point. Access Point Name If desired, you can enter a description for the Access Point. Description Country Do- Select the country or domain matching your current location.
  • Page 47 Access Point Setup Fixed If selected, the following data must be entered. • IP Address - The IP Address of this device. Enter an un- used IP address from the address range on your LAN. • Subnet Mask - The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.

  • Page 48: Wireless Screens

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Wireless Screens There are two (2) configuration screens available: • Basic Settings • Advanced Basic Settings Screen The settings on this screen must match the settings used by Wireless Stations. Click Basic on the menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 25: Basic Settings Screen Data - Basic Settings Screen Operation...
  • Page 49 Access Point Setup porting the "Atheros Super G" mode can connect at 108Mbps, and they will only use this speed when necessary. Howerver, this option is backward-compatible with 802.11b and (standard) 802.11g. • Static Super 802.11g (108Mbps) - This uses Packet Burst- ing, FastFrame, Compression, and "Channel Bonding"...
  • Page 50 Wireless Access Point User Guide this mode, you must provide the MAC address of the other AP in MAC Address this field. You can either enter the MAC address directly, or, if the other AP is on-line and broadcasting its SSID, you can click the "Select AP"...
  • Page 51 Access Point Setup This is only functional if using Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge In PTMP mode, (PTMP) mode. If enabled, you can specify the MAC addresses only allow of the APs which are allowed to connect to this AP. To specify specified APs the allowed APs: 1.

  • Page 52: Advanced Settings

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Advanced Settings Clicking the Advanced link on the menu will result in a screen like the following. Figure 26: Advanced Settings Data - Advanced Settings Screen Basic Rate Basic Rate The Basic Rate is used for broadcasting. It does not determine the data transmission rate, which is determined by the "Mode"...
  • Page 53 Access Point Setup Enable this setting if you wish to use this mode, but your Wireless stations/clients must also support this mode. Enable this mode will extend the signal range. Enable WMM Sup- Check this to enable WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) support in the Access Point.

  • Page 54: Chapter 4 Pc And Server Configuration

    Chapter 4 PC and Server Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required for each PC on the local LAN. Overview All Wireless Stations need to have settings which match the Wireless Access Point. These settings depend on the mode in which the Access Point is being used. •...

  • Page 55: Using Wpa-Psk

    PC and Server Configuration Using WPA-PSK For each of the following items, each Wireless Station must have the same settings as the Wireless Access Point. Mode On each PC, the mode must be set to Infrastructure. This must match the value used on the Wireless Access Point. SSID (ESSID) The default value is wireless Note! The SSID is case sensitive.

  • Page 56: Using Wpa-802.1X

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Using WPA-802.1x This is the most secure and most complex system. 802.1x mode provides greater security and centralized management, but it is more complex to configure. Wireless Station Configuration For each of the following items, each Wireless Station must have the same settings as the Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 57: Server Setup (Windows 2000 Server)

    PC and Server Configuration 802.1x Server Setup (Windows 2000 Server) This section describes using Microsoft Internet Authentication Server as the Radius Server, since it is the most common Radius Server available that supports the EAP-TLS authentication method. The following services on the Windows 2000 Domain Controller (PDC) are also required: •...

  • Page 58: Dhcp Server Configuration

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 28: Certification Screen 6. Enter the information for the Certificate Authority, and click Next. Figure 29: CA Screen 7. Click Next if you don't want to change the CA's configuration data. 8. Installation will warn you that Internet Information Services are running, and must be stopped before continuing.
  • Page 59 PC and Server Configuration Figure 30: DHCP Screen 3. Click Next when the New Scope Wizard Begins. 4. Enter the name and description for the scope, click Next. 5. Define the IP address range. Change the subnet mask if necessary. Click Next. Figure 31:IP Address Screen 6.
  • Page 60 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 32: DNS Screen 11. If you don't want a WINS server, just click Next. 12. Select Yes, I want to activate this scope now. Click Next, then Finish. 13. Right-click on the server, and select Authorize. It may take a few minutes to complete.

  • Page 61: Certificate Authority Setup

    PC and Server Configuration Certificate Authority Setup 1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Certification Authority. 2. Right-click Policy Settings, and select New - Certificate to Issue. Figure 33: Certificate Authority Screen 3. Select Authenticated Session and Smartcard Logon (select more than one by holding down the Ctrl key). Click OK.
  • Page 62 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 35: Active Directory Screen 6. Select the Group Policy tab, choose Default Domain Policy then click Edit. Figure 36: Group Policy Tab 7. Select Computer Configuration - Windows Settings - Security Settings - Public Key Policies, right-click Automatic Certificate Request Settings - New - Automatic Certificate Request.
  • Page 63 PC and Server Configuration Figure 37: Group Policy Screen 8. When the Certificate Request Wizard appears, click Next. 9. Select Computer, then click Next. Figure 38: Certificate Template Screen 10. Ensure that your certificate authority is checked, then click Next. 11.

  • Page 64: Internet Authentication Service (Radius) Setup

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Internet Authentication Service (Radius) Setup 1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools - Internet Authentication Service 2. Right-click on Clients, and select New Client. Figure 39: Service Screen 3. Enter a name for the access point, click Next. 4.
  • Page 65 PC and Server Configuration Figure 41: Authentication Screen 12. Select No if you don't want to view the help for EAP. Click Finish.

  • Page 66: Remote Access Login For Users

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Remote Access Login for Users 1. Select Start - Programs - Administrative Tools- Active Directory Users and Computers. 2. Double click on the user who you want to enable. 3. Select the Dial-in tab, and enable Allow access. Click OK. Figure 42: Dial-in Screen...

  • Page 67: 802.1X Client Setup On Windows Xp

    PC and Server Configuration 802.1x Client Setup on Windows XP Windows XP ships with a complete 802.1x client implementation. If using Windows 2000, you can install SP3 (Service Pack 3) to gain the same functionality. If you don't have either of these systems, you must use the 802.1x client software provided with your wire- less adapter.
  • Page 68 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 44: Wireless CA Screen 5. Select User certificate request and select User Certificate, the click Next. Figure 45: Request Type Screen 6. Click Submit.
  • Page 69 PC and Server Configuration Figure 46: Identifying Information Screen 7. A message will be displayed, then the certificate will be returned to you. Click Install this certificate. Figure 47:Certificate Issued Screen 8. . You will receive a confirmation message. Click Yes.

  • Page 70: 802.1X Authentication Setup

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 48: Root Certificate Screen 9. Certificate setup is now complete. 802.1x Authentication Setup 1. Open the properties for the wireless connection, by selecting Start - Control Panel - Network Connec- tions. 2. Right Click on the Wireless Network Connection, and select Properties. 3.
  • Page 71 PC and Server Configuration Figure 50: Wireless Networks Screen 2. Select the wireless network from the Available Networks list, and click Configure. 3. Select and enter the correct values, as advised by your Network Administrator. For example, to use EAP-TLS, you would enable Data encryption, and click the checkbox for the setting The key is provided for me automatically, as shown below.

  • Page 72: Using 802.1X Mode (Without Wpa)

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Using 802.1x Mode (without WPA) This is very similar to using WPA-802.1x. The only difference is that on your client, you must NOT enable the setting The key is provided for me auto- matically. Instead, you must enter the WEP key manually, ensuring it matches the WEP key used on the Access Point. Figure 52: Properties Screen Note: On some systems, the "64 bit"...

  • Page 73: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless Access Point and the status screens. Operation Once both the Wireless Access Point and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, you may need to perform the following operations on a regular basis. •...
  • Page 74 Wireless Access Point User Guide Data - Status Screen Access Point The current name will be displayed. Access Point Name MAC Address The MAC (physical) address of the Wireless Access Point. The region or domain, as selected on the System screen. Domain The version of the firmware currently installed.

  • Page 75: Statistics Screen

    Operation and Status Statistics Screen This screen is displayed when the 2.4GHz Statistics button on the Status screen is clicked. It shows details of the traffic flowing through the Wireless Access Point. Figure 54: Statistics Screen Data - Statistics Screen System Up Time This indicates how long the system has been running since Up Time...
  • Page 76 Wireless Access Point User Guide Wireless MSDU Number of valid Data packets transmitted to or received from Wireless Stations, at application level. Data Number of valid Data packets transmitted to or received from Wireless Stations, at driver level. Number of Broadcast packets transmitted to or received from Multicast Packets Wireless Stations, using Multicast transmission.

  • Page 77: Profile Status

    Operation and Status Profile Status The Profile Status screen is displayed when the Profile Status button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 55: Profile Screen For each profile, the following data is displayed: Name The name you gave to this profile; if you didn't change the name, the default name is used.

  • Page 78: Activity Log

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Activity Log This screen is displayed when the Log button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 56: Activity Log Screen Data - Activity Log Data The system date and time is displayed. Current Time The Log shows details of the connections to the Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 79: Station List

    Operation and Status Station List This screen is displayed when the Stations button on the Status screen is clicked. Figure 57 Station List Screen Data - Station List Screen Station List The name of each Wireless Station is displayed. If the name is Name not known, "unknown"...

  • Page 80: Chapter 6 Access Point Management

    Chapter 6 Access Point Management This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Access Point's "Man- agement" Features. Overview This Chapter covers the following features, available on the Wireless Access Point’s Management menu. • Admin Login • Auto Config/Update •...
  • Page 81 Access Point Management If you wish to change the Admin password, check this Change Admin Pass- field and enter the new login password in the fields word below. Enter the desired login password. New Password Re-enter the desired login password. Repeat New Password Admin Connections If checked, then Admin connections via the Wireless...

  • Page 82: Auto Config/Update

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Auto Config/Update The Auto Config/Update screen provides two (2) features: • Auto Config - The Access Point will configure itself by copying data from another (compatible) Access Point. • Auto Update - The Access Point will update it Firmware by downloading the Firmware file from your FTP Server.
  • Page 83 Access Point Management If checked, this AP will respond to "Auto Configuration" Respond to Auto- requests it receives. If not checked, "Auto Configuration" configuration request requests will be ignored. by other AP Provide admin login If enabled, the login name and password on this AP is supplied the AP making the Auto-configuration request.

  • Page 84: Config File

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Config File This screen allows you to Backup (download) the configuration file, and to restore (upload) a previously- saved configuration file. You can also set the Wireless Access Point back to its factory default settings. To reach this screen, select Config File in the Management section of the menu.
  • Page 85 Access Point Management Defaults Revert to factory To erase the current settings and restore the original fac- tory default settings, click Set to Defaults button. default settings Note! • This will terminate the current connection. The Access Point will be unavailable until it has restarted. •...

  • Page 86: Log Settings (Syslog)

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Log Settings (Syslog) If you have a Syslog Server on your LAN, this screen allows you to configure the Access Point to send log data to your Syslog Server. Figure 61: Log Settings (Syslog) Screen Data - Log Settings Screen Select the desired Option: Syslog Server...

  • Page 87: Rogue Aps

    Access Point Management Rogue APs A "Rouge AP" is an Access Point which should not be in use, and so can be considered to be providing unauthorized access to your LAN. This Access Point can assist to locate 2 types of Rogue APs: •...

  • Page 88: Snmp

    Wireless Access Point User Guide SNMP SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is only useful if you have a SNMP program on your PC. To reach this screen, select SNMP in the Management section of the menu. Figure 63: SNMP Screen Data - SNMP Screen General Enable SNMP...

  • Page 89: Upgrade Firmware

    Access Point Management Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wireless Access Point can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, and then select Upgrade Firmware in the Management section of the menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 64: Firmware Upgrade Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1.

  • Page 90: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Wireless Access Point Hardware Specifications AR2312 Radio-on-Chip AR2112 DRAM 8 Mbytes Flash ROM 2 Mbytes LAN port 1 x Auto-MDIX RJ 45 for 10/100Mbps Ethernet Wireless Interface Embedded Atheros solution Network Standard IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi™) and IEEE 802.11g compliance OFDM;...

  • Page 91: Software Specifications

    Appendix A - Specifications • 50 Meters (165ft.) @ 5.5Mbps • 70 Meters (230ft.) @ 2Mbps • 91 Meters (300ft.) @ 1Mbps Outdoors • 152 Meters (500ft.) @ 11Mbps • 270 Meters (885ft.) @ 5.5Mbps • 396 Meters (1300ft.) @ 2 Mbps •...
  • Page 92 Wireless Access Point User Guide • SSID assignment • Operation Mode Common AP, Client/Repeater AP • Peer-to-Peer Bridge, Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge Bridge mode can be used simultaneously with Common AP mode. • Security Open, shared, WPA, and WPA-PSK authentication • 802.1x support •...

  • Page 93: Fcc Statement

    Appendix A - Specifications FCC 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.

  • Page 94: Appendix B Troubleshooting

    Appendix B Troubleshooting Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Access Point and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Access Point still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to the Wireless Access Point to configure it.
  • Page 95 Appendix B - Troubleshooting dows PCs, you can use Control Panel-Network to check the Proper- ties for the TCP/IP protocol. Problem 2: My PC can't connect to the LAN via the Wireless Access Point. Solution 2 Check the following: • The SSID and WEP settings on the PC match the settings on the Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 96: Appendix C Windows Tcp/Ip

    Appendix C Windows TCP/IP Overview Normally, no changes need to be made. • By default, the Wireless Access Point will act as a DHCP client, automatically obtaining a suitable IP Address (and related information) from your DHCP Server. • If using Fixed (specified) IP addresses on your LAN (instead of a DHCP Server), there is no need to change the TCP/IP of each PC.
  • Page 97 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows settings. To work correctly, you need a DHCP server on your LAN. Using "Specify an IP Address" If your PC is already configured for a fixed (specified) IP address, no changes are required.

  • Page 98: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Nt4.0

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 68: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. Figure 69: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 3.
  • Page 99 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP Using "Specify an IP Address" If your PC is already configured for a fixed (specified) IP address, no changes are required. (The Administrator should configure the Wireless Access Point with a fixed IP address from the same ad- dress range used on the PCs.)

  • Page 100: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows 2000

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 70: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 101 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured for a fixed (specified) IP address, no changes are required. (The Administrator should configure the Wireless Access Point with a fixed IP address from the same ad- dress range used on the PCs.)

  • Page 102: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    Wireless Access Point User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 72: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3.
  • Page 103 Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured for a fixed (specified) IP address, no changes are required. (The Administrator should configure the Wireless Access Point with a fixed IP address from the same ad- dress range used on the PCs.)

  • Page 104: Appendix D About Wireless Lans

    Appendix D About Wireless LANs Overview Wireless networks have their own terms and jargon. It is necessary to understand many of these terms in order to configure and operate a Wireless LAN. Wireless LAN Terminology Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: •...

  • Page 105: Channels

    Appendix D - About Wireless LANs Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. For 802.11g, 13 channels are available in the USA and Canada., but 11channels are available in North America if using 802.11b.
  • Page 106 Wireless Access Point User Guide • All data transmission is encrypted using the WEP standard. You only have to select the WEP key size; the WEP key is automatically generated.

  • Page 107: Appendix E Command Line Interface

    Appendix E Command Line Interface Overview If desired, the Command Line Interface (CLI) can be used for configuration. This creates the possibility of creating scripts to perform common configuration changes. The CLI requires either a Telnet connection or a physical connection from your PC to the serial port (RS232 port) on the Wireless Access Point.
  • Page 108 Wireless Access Point User Guide Figure 74: CLI Port Settings 4. Use the “Connect” command to start the connection. 5. You will be prompted for a user name and password. Enter the current user name and password for the AP you are connecting to. The default values are admin for the User Name, and password for the Password.
  • Page 109 Appendix E - Command Line Interface get antenna Display Antenna Diversity get association Display Association Table get authentication Display Authentication Type get autochannelse- Display Auto Channel Select lect get basic11b Display Basic 11b Rates get basic11g Display Basic 11g Rates get beaconinterval Display Beacon Interval get burstSeqThresh-...
  • Page 110 Wireless Access Point User Guide get groupkeyupdate Display Group Key Update Interval (in Seconds) get hardware Display Hardware Revisions get hostipaddr Display Host IP Address get ipaddr Display IP Address get ipmask Display IP Subnet Mask get keyentrymethod Display Encryption Key Entry Method get keysource Display Source Of Encryption Keys get login...
  • Page 111 Appendix E - Command Line Interface get telnet Display Telnet Mode get timeout Display Telnet Timeout get tzone Display Time Zone Setting get updateparam Display Vendor Default Firmware Update Params get uptime Display UpTime get watchdog Display Watchdog Mode get wds Display WDS Mode get wep Display Encryption Mode...
  • Page 112 Wireless Access Point User Guide file get profileName Display Profile Name get profileVlanId Display Profile VLAN ID get APPrimaryProfile Display AP Primary Profile get WDSPrimaryPro- Display WDS Primary Profile file get securityMode Display Security Mode get Accounting Display Accounting Enable/Disable get Accountingport Display Accounting port number get keyValue...
  • Page 113 Appendix E - Command Line Interface help Display CLI Command List Lebradeb Disable reboot during radar detection list directory system memory statistics Network Performance Network Performance Server ping Ping radar! Simulate radar detection on current channel reboot Reboot Access Point Remove file Run command file quit...
  • Page 114 Wireless Access Point User Guide set ctsrate Set CTS Rate set ctstype Set CTS Type set domainsuffix Set Domain Name Server Suffix set dtim Set Data Beacon Rate (DTIM) set enableANI Turn Adaptive Noise Immunity Control On/Off set encryption Set Encryption Mode set extendedchan- Set Extended Channel Mode mode...
  • Page 115 Appendix E - Command Line Interface set radiusport Set RADIUS port number set radiussecret Set RADIUS shared secret set rate Set Data Rate set rate Set Data Rate set rate Set Data Rate set rate Set Data Rate set rate Set Data Rate set regulatorydomain Set Regulatory Domain...
  • Page 116 Wireless Access Point User Guide set rogueinteval Set Minutes of every Rogue AP Detection(Range: 3 ~ 99) set rogueband Set Rogue AP Detection band(s) set roguetype Set Rogue AP definition set roguesnmp Set Rogue AP Detection SNMP Trap Enable/Disable set roguelegal Add/Delete one AP MAC/OUI into/from Rogue AP Legal List set autoConfig...
  • Page 117 Appendix E - Command Line Interface set snmpCommunity Set SNMP Community Name set snmpAccess- Set SNMP Access Right Right set snmpAnySta- Set SNMP Any Station Mode Mode set snmpStationI- Set SNMP Station Address PAddr set trapMode Set Trap Mode set trapVersion Set Trap Version set trapSendMode Set Trap Send Mode...
  • Page 118 Wireless Access Point User Guide CE Marking Warning Hereby, Digital Data Communications, declares that this (Model-no. WAP-0005) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The CE-Declaration of Conformity can be download at: http://www.levelone.eu/support.php...

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