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Page 1: Wireless Access Point
AG-3621 Reference Manual for the ZComax Enterprise-Class 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Point == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk Tel: +4420 8982 8200... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
..........................45 HANGE ASSWORD ..........................46 EMOTE ANAGEMENT ..........................52 PGRADE IRMWARE ........................53 ACKUP ESTORE ETTINGS VENT ............................... 54 == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk Tel: +4420 8982 8200... -
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WARRANTY INFORMATION ................... 58 CHAPTER 10. REGULATORY INFORMATION ................60 FCC S ............................60 TATEMENT CHAPTER 11. CONTACT INFORMATION................... 61 == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk Tel: +4420 8982 8200... -
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Zcomax (UK) Limited Corporation. Preface About This Manual This manual explains Zcomax (UK) Limited enterprise-class AG-3621 access point. Document Conventions AP refers to an access point. STA refers to a station... -
Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction
This chapter gives an overview of the enterprises-class AG-3621 access point, as well as its key features. In addition, we detail about the hardware description, system requirement and basic installation. -
Page 6: Key Features
• WEP support. Support for WEP is included. 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit keys. • DHCP Client Support. DHCP Server provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The AG-3621 can act as a client and obtain information from your DHPC server. -
Page 7: System Requirements
The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct SSID can connect. System Requirements Before installing the AG-3621 access point, make sure your system meets these requirements • The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the package, or one like it •... -
Page 8: Hardware Description
Wireless LAN is in service but no activity. Blinking Indicates the device is linking or active data through wireless links. == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk Tel: +4420 8982 8200... -
Page 9: Chapter 2. Basic Installation And Securities
Chapter 2. Basic Installation and Securities This chapter explains how to place and connect the AG-3621 Access Point. In addition, the AG-3621’s security features are elaborated. Note You need to prepare these three things before you can establish a connection through your wireless access point. -
Page 10: Default Factory Settings
Default Factory Settings We’ll detail about AG-3621 default factory settings below. Factory Default Restore will enable you to restore these defaults. FEATURE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS User Name (case sensitive) admin Password (case sensitive) password Access Point Name APxxxxxx(xxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of... -
Page 11: Getting To Know Ag-3621 Wireless Security Options
Getting To Know AG-3621 Wireless Security Options Zcomax (UK) Limited wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Zcomax (UK) Limited products provides several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network. -
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The associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other if this feature is enabled. The default setting is Disable. == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk... -
Page 13: Installing Ag-3621 Access Point
Ethernet. SET UP THE AG-3621 ACCESS POINT Tip: Before mounting the AG-3621 in a high location, first set up and test the AG-3621 to verify wired network connectivity. a. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part of your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. -
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When prompted, please enter admin for Name and password for password, both in low cases. Clicking Login now, it will navigate you into AG-3621’s homepage-----General Information will be shown below. == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk... -
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Page 16: Deploy The Ag-3621 Access Point
Note: Consult the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration information in the Advanced Configuration chapter of the Reference Manual. c. Connect an Ethernet cable from your AG-3621 Access Point to a LAN port on your router, switch, or hub. d. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to a power outlet. -
Page 17: Chapter 3. General Information
MAC Address: Short for Media Access Control address, a hardware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network. Country/Region: This field identifies the region where the AG-3621 can be used. It may not be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field. -
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Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge:Select this only if this AG-3621 is the “Master” for a group of bridges. The other bridge must use this AG-3621 MAC address. They then send all traffic to this “Master”, rather than communicate directly with each other. WEP should be used to protect this traffic. -
Page 19: Connection
If the wireless access point is rebooted, the table data is lost until the wireless access point rediscovers the devices. Statistics The statistics provide various LAN and WAN statistics. Figure: 3-3-AG-3622 statistics == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk Tel: +4420 8982 8200... -
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The Wireless packets sent since the AG-3621 was restarted. Total Bytes The Wireless bytes sent since the AG-3621 was restarted. == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk Tel: +4420 8982 8200... -
Page 21: Chapter 4. Copious Functionalities
By click Basic Settings, the “Basic Settings” will appear shown below. Figure: 4-1 AG-3621 Basic settings The AG-3621 allows you to synchronize the time between your network and time server by using NTP Time Server. Time Sever provides correct and current time in any world time zone, country or major city. -
Page 22: Bridge/Router Mode
AG-3621 can be figured as bridge mode and router mode. Bridge Mode Under Bridge Mode, the AG-3621 will act as a pass-through bridging your network, by associating with various devices. This can extend your radius of your network. Spanning Tree: Enabling spanning tree can prevent undesirable loops in the network, ensuring a smooth running network. -
Page 23: Any Ip
Configure the AG-3621 as router mode. Make sure your station connected to the AP. Set correct IP parameters for the AP. Enable any IP == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk Tel: +4420 8982 8200... -
Page 24: Understanding Radius Settings
Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius Server. • Radius Shared Key Enter the desired value for the Radius shared key. This key enables the AG-3621 to log in to the Radius server and must match the value used on the Radius server. -
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Currently market campaign has a stake in the future of your company, so that plugging your products on website is a basic step for your goods. The AG-3621 access point has insight into your need. Enabling HTTP Redircet, you can enter the company website (for example, http://www.google.com). It is your desired web that first appear when someone is surfing on internet, via a station connected to your AP for internet surf. -
Page 27: Firewall Management
Firewalls are a key component of any secure network. Firewalls are configured to allow “desired” traffic in and to keep “undesired” traffic out. The AG-3621 access point is also qualified for firewall management. Please see the diagram below. -
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When completing all firewall rules configuration, please click Add Rule. Firewall Rule List will appear below. Figure: 4-6 AG-3631 firewall list == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk Tel: +4420 8982 8200... -
Page 29: Virtual Server
Virtual Server Note Virtual server can be enabled only under router mode. The AG-3621 access point distinguishes by acting as a virtual server. This most cost-effective server virtualization technology is engineered for heterogeneous network. Please refer to the following diagram. -
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When completing configuration of your virtual server, please click “Add Rule” to save the setting. •Virtual Server List This provides you with the detailed list of virtual servers. == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk Tel: +4420 8982 8200... -
Page 31: Chapter 5. Wireless Setup
Wireless Setup This chapter focuses on the AG-3621 access point’s powerful wireless function. Basic Settings The versatile AG-3621 access point proves adequate to five operating modes for your various purposes. Figure: 5-1 == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk... -
Page 32: Operating Mode
WEP should be used to protect this communication. •Point to Multi-Point Bridge Select this only if this AG-3621 is the “Master” for a group of bridge-mode wireless stations. The other bridge-mode wireless stations must be set to Point-to-Point Bridge mode, using this AG-3621 MAC address. -
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The default is Full. Station Mode Flow Control Uplink Speed Limit (1-1687): It indicates the transmission rate. == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk Tel: +4420 8982 8200... -
Page 34: Vap / Vlan Settings
VLAN1 contains ETH1 and STA1, VLAN2 contains ETH2 and STA2, and so on. However, they all share the same AG-3621 and undertake different tasks. Some VLANs can be used for guest Internet access, others for enterprise users, and administrators can be put on a high security VLAN with enhanced firewall permissions. - Page 35 Figure 5-2 You can configure each profile by clicking “Edit”. Such configuration as configuring profile name, SSID, enabling “broadcast SSID”, or doing security. == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk...
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Page 36: Understanding Wep/Wpa Security Options
You have two authentication options. Authentication • Open System: No authentication is imposed to the AG-3621. However, if the 802.1x option is configured, authentication of connections can be performed by a RADIUS server. • Shared: this is for shared key authentication. Data is encrypted. -
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You may have the option of WPA-PSK associated with TKIP. 2-PSK Alternatively, you can select WPA2-PSK associated with AES. == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk Tel: +4420 8982 8200... -
Page 38: Access Control
In a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) mode, multiple access points can be configured to operate in the WDS mode to inter-connect wired LAN segments that are attached to the AG-3621 access point. Up to four devices can be connected to the AG-3621. == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk... -
Page 39: Smart Wds
This field provides the AG-4621 MAC address. Remote MAC Address: Enter the MAC Address of your desired devices connected to the AG-3621 in WDS Mode. Uplink Speed Limit: You can specify the transmission rate between the AG-3621 and other devices by entering the value in uplink speed limit. -
Page 40: Advanced Settings
If two APs share the same group ID, they will be automatically connected. Smart WDS can be activated on the premise that APs must be AG-3621. Advanced Settings The default advanced wireless LAN parameters usually streamline your work. Figure: 5-5... -
Page 41: Super G And Wireless Parameters
(voice, video, best effort, and background) that are used to prioritize traffic so that these applications have access to the necessary network resources. When your STA connect to the AG-3621, you can enjoy high-quality multimedia function at your LAN, by enabling WMM. -
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Antenna Select the desired antenna for transmitting and receiving. Auto is the default. == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk Tel: +4420 8982 8200... -
Page 43: Chapter 6. Managing And Testing Your Ag-3621
Site Survey Figure: 7-1 Site Survey provides you with a table of adjacent APs connected to your AG-3621, when it acts as a station. In terms of each connected AP, Site Survey offers you their personal information, including SSID, BSSID, RSSI, channel mode, connection status and encryption. -
Page 44: Link Test
802.11a/b/g wireless local area network (WLAN).ranging from o to 99. Test Interval (1-60000):This provides testing time Test Packet Size (64-1514): This tests the size of packet transmitted between the two AG-3621 access points, ranging from 64 to 1514 Test Time (60-86400): This specifies how long the link test will last ranging from 60 to86400. -
Page 45: Chapter 7. Management
Chapter 7. Management This chapter describes how to manage your AG-3621 access point. Change Password Figure: 8-1 You can have your desired password by changing password.’. Take the following steps to change password. •Enter your currently-used password in the current field. -
Page 46: Remote Management
SSH on the access point is enabled by default. When user manager is enabled, SSH uses the same usernames and passwords established by the user manager. The applicability of SSH for the AG-3621 access point allows you to have insight into your LAN. -
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Take the following steps to manage the AG-3621 via SSH.. From the Putty Configuration, enter IP address in host name field and port number in port field. Also, select SSH as protocol. Figure: 8-3 Press Open, and the screen below should appear. -
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Figure: 8-4 The login name is admin and password is the default password. After successful login, the screen should show the APdcb325>. In this example, the APdcb325 is the AG-3621 access point name.. Enter help to display the SSH command help. -
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From MIB Compiler interface, open jupter.mib and compile the file by enabling compile Jupiter mib on tools menu. Save the compiled files to your disk. == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk... -
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Figure: 8-6 Load the file to SNMP station. Your screen will appear. == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk Tel: +4420 8982 8200... -
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Step 1 Click Get. The current value for the setting appears in the Value field. Step 2 Modify the value in the Value field. Step 3 Click Set. The new value is set on the access point. == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk... -
Page 52: Upgrade Firmware
HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above. 1. Download the new software file from Zcomax (UK) Limited, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it. 2. From the main menu Management section, click the Upgrade Firmware link to display the screen above. -
Page 53: Backup / Restore Settings
Backup / Restore Settings AG-3621 access point provides backup and restore for file management. Figure: 8-8 You have access to back up the currently settings by enabling AG-3621 ‘s Backup function. Retrieve: Retrieve button allows you to retrieve your backup files. -
Page 54: Event Log
The access point will send all the SysLog to the specified IP address if SysLog option is enabled. Default: 0.0.0.0 • Port: The port number configured in the SysLog server on your network. Default: 514 == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk... -
Page 55: Reboot Ap
Reboot AP In some cases, if you want to reboot AG-3621, click Yes and then apply. AG-3621 will reboot. Figure: 8-10 == CONFIDENTIAL (All right reserved by Zcomax uk ltd) == 19 Colindale avenue, London NW9 5DS HTTP://www.zcomax.co.uk Tel: +4420 8982 8200... -
Page 56: Chapter 8. Troubleshooting
If your Web User Interface stops responding, ping your AP IP address to check whether “reply” is obtained, or unplug and then plug back in the power supply of the Wireless AG-3621 Access Point. This will reboot the Wireless AG-3621 Access Point. If you are still unable to communicate with the Web User Interface, press in and hold the RESET button for between five and ten seconds. - Page 57 Z-Com, Inc. The LAN light is not lit. Possible Solution There is a hardware connection problem. heck these items: • Make sure the cable connectors are securely plugged in at the access point and the network device (hub, switch, or router). A switch, hub, or router must be installed between the access point and the Ethernet LAN or broadband modem.
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Page 58: Chapter 9. Warranty Information
Your exclusive remedy and Zcomax (UK) Limited' entire liability under this warranty will be for Zcomax (UK) Limited at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser. - Page 59 OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE), EVEN IF ZCOMAX (UK) LIMITED HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL ZCOMAX (UK) LIMITED’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT.
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Page 60: Chapter 10. Regulatory Information
Z-Com, Inc. Chapter 10. Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications 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 61: Chapter 11. Contact Information
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