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LevelOne WAP-0002 User Manual

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  • Page 1 LevelOne WAP-0002 22Mbps Wireless Access Point User’s Manual Version: 1.0...
  • Page 2 Manufacturer's Disclaimer Statement The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the quality, accuracy or fitness for any particular purpose of this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EVEL WIRELESS ACCESS POINT’S PORTs ..............6 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT’S LEDs..............6 .............. 6 ONNECTING IRELESS CCESS OINT CONFIGURING YOUR LEVELONE WAP-0002 ...........8 CONFIGURATION MENU ..................9 Status Page......................11 Basic Setting......................12 IP Setting......................14 Advanced Setting....................16 Security.........................19 Tools ........................22 USING AP 22M UTILITY FOR MANAGEMENT..........24 AP 22M U ...................24...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    4 different operation modes, allow the users to share resources and information, e.g., files and printers, and enjoy the freedom of networking wirelessly. The LevelOne WAP-0002 is an ideal wireless device for SOHO and small office, which can also be integrated to large networks as well. Please take a moment to read through this manual and get acquainted with our 22mpbs Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    2. AP Client 3. AP Bridge (Point-to-Point and Multi-Point) 4. Repeater ¦ Easy setup and installation with web-based configuration utility. ¦ AP management utility running on PC to make it easy to manage and configure all the AP in the same network. System Requirements ¦...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Getting To Know The LevelOne WAP-0002 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT’S PORTs Ø Power Receptor Ø Reset Button Ø MDII RJ-45 Ethernet Port Straight-Through cable is required to connect with router or switch. Cross-Over cable is required to connect to computer directly WIRELESS ACCESS POINT’S LEDs...
  • Page 7 In order to setup an Infrastructure of a wireless network such as the example shown above, you will need the following: 1. A broadband Internet connection. 2. ADSL or Cable modem provided by your ISP as part of the broadband connection installation.

  • Page 8: Configuring Your Levelone Wap-0002

    CONFIGURING YOUR LevelOne WAP -0002 The web-based configuration menu provides user friendly graphic design for easy configuration. Please go through the following check list before you consider using the configuration menu. You will need a JavaScript enabled web browser such as Internet Explorer v5.5 or higher and Netscape v4.0 or higher.

  • Page 9: Configuration Menu

    CONFIGURATION MENU You can access the configuration menu anytime by opening up an web browser window, and type in the IP address of the Access Point. The default IP address of the Access Point is shown below. Open web browser window Type in IP address Press “Enter”...
  • Page 10 The configuration menu will appear. You can configure and get information about the Access Point by going through each tab. Here Status page is displayed.

  • Page 11: Status Page

    Status Page This page displays the following information. Firmware Version: Shows the current firmware version LAN: Shows the Mac address, IP address (default: 192.168.1.1), Subnet Mask, Gateway Address. The current LAN traffic calculated in terms of number of packets sent and received by AP through wired connection is also displayed. Wireless: Shows the Mac address, current ESSID, the status of Encryption Function (Enable or Disable).

  • Page 12: Basic Setting

    Basic Setting This is the page where you can change the basic settings of the Access Point with the minimum amount of effort to adjust a secure wireless network. AP Name: Name of the AP, which can be used to identify the Access Point among the all the Access Points in the wireless network.
  • Page 13 For the changes made to any of the items above to be effective, click “Apply”. The new settings are now been saved to Access Point and will be effective once the Access Point restarts. Click “Back” to go back to Basic Setting page.

  • Page 14: Ip Setting

    IP Setting This is the page where you configure the IP and DHCP settings of the Access Point. The default IP address of the Access Point is 192.168.1.1 with the Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. You can type in other values for IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway and click “Apply”...
  • Page 15 Click “OK” to close pop-up box. Click “Apply” for the changes to be effective. The new settings are now been saved to Access Point and will be effective once the Access Point restarts. Click “Back” to go back to Basic Setting page.

  • Page 16: Advanced Setting

    Advanced Setting This page contains configurations for advanced users, which the change will reflect the wireless performance and operating modes. AP Mode: Select one of the AP operating modes for different application of Access Point. 1. AP – The normal Access Point operating mode which forms a wireless ESS network with its wireless clients.
  • Page 17 the topology of Ad-Hoc mode. Beacon Interval: To set the period of time in milliseconds that AP sends out a beacon. Default is 100 milliseconds. RTS Threashold: To set the size of RTS/CTS packet size. Default is 2432 bytes. Fragmentation Threashold: To set the the number of bytes used for the fragmentation boundary for directed messages.
  • Page 18 limit the basic transfer rates of the faster 802.11 compliant network devices. Antenna Selection: To set the antenna for transmitting data. The default setting is Diversity Antenna, which is better for reception. SSID Broadcast: While SSID Broadcast is enabled, all wireless clients will be able to communicate with the Access Point.

  • Page 19: Security

    Security This page is where you configure the security features supported by this Access Point. Password: Allows you to change the new login password. Here are the necessary steps: 1. Enter the new password in the “AP Password New:” field. 2.
  • Page 20 MAC Filter MAC Filter function controls the MAC of the netwo rk devices that are listed in this table for access authorization or denial. When MAC Filter is enabled, by selecting the “Enabled” radio box, select one of two choices: Ø...
  • Page 21 The maximum number of MAC addresses that can be stored in Access Pint is 50. You can browse through the MAC address saved by selecting the drop-down box. For any changes made in the security page, click “Apply” for the changes to be effective.

  • Page 22: Tools

    Tools Three functions are provided in this page, Backup/Restore Settings, Restore default settings and Firmware Upgrade. Backup Settings: Click on “Backup” button, which will open a FileSave Dialog box, where you get to save all the current settings and configurations to a file. Restore Settings: Click on the “Browse”...
  • Page 23 Firmware Upgrade: Click on the “Browse” button to open a FileOpen Dialog box, where you get to select the firmware file, which you download from the web for the latest version. Upon selecting the firmware file, click “Upgrade” and complete the firmware upgrade process when the Access Point re-operates after it restarts.

  • Page 24: Using Ap 22M Utility For Management

    USING AP 22M UTILITY FOR MANAGEMENT Installing AP 22M Utility The AP 22M Utility is a program that runs on your PC, which offers easy management for all existing 22Mbps Access Points in the same network domain. Please follow the steps below for installation and refer to “Manage and Configure AP with AP 22M Utility”...
  • Page 25 4. Select menu option, “Access Point”, on the left side of screen. 5. Click “Install” on the menu bar to proceed with 22M AP installation.
  • Page 26 6. The 22M AP Utility loads the Install wizard for installation. Click “Next” to start installation. Click “Next” to install in default folder or Click “Browse ” to install in a different folder.
  • Page 27 Installation wizard copies the utility program files in your PC. 7. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.

  • Page 28: Manage And Configure Ap With Ap 22M Utility

    8. The 22M AP Utility icon would then appear on your desktop for easy access. Manage and Configure AP with AP 22M Utility The AP 22M Utility can be useful in a way that allows you to configure one AP to another to save the trouble of logging into the web configuration utility of each AP.

  • Page 29: Link Information

    Link Information This is the default page when AP 22M Utility starts up. Status – displays the basic settings of the selected Access Point. Available AP – lists all the 22mpbs Access Point of the same network domain detected on the network. You can select a particular Access Point from the list to view and change its configuration.

  • Page 30: Ap Setting

    AP Setting This is the page that allows you to change the settings of the Access Point. Basic Settings – allows you to enter the new values for ESSID, Channel and AP Name of the Access Point. Mode Settings – allows you to change the operating mode of the Access Point. There are 4 modes that you can choose: (1) Access Point, (2) Access Point Client, (3) Wireless Bridge and (4) Multiple Bridge.
  • Page 31 The utility program will now prompt you for user name and pa ssword as part of the login and security protection to make sure you have the right authorization. Enter “UserName” and “Password” for the Access Point Click “OK” button Note: The default username is “admin”...

  • Page 32: Ip Setting

    IP Setting This is the page where you configure the IP settings for the Access Point. Select “Fixed IP Address” and enter the IP address of the Access Point and Gateway. Select “DHCP Client” if there is a DHCP server assigning IP addresses on the network.

  • Page 33: Wep Setting

    WEP Setting This is the page that allows you to configure the WEP settings for the Access Point. Enable WEP Key security by clicking “Data Encryption” Select the “Auth. Mode” and the “Key Length” Fill at least on of the 4 the Web Key fields with Hex or ASCII values.

  • Page 34: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides solutions to frequently encountered problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless Access Point. Please read through the following to solve your problems. The computer connected to the Wireless Access Point through Ethernet network cannot access the configuration menu.
  • Page 35 The wireless clients cannot access the netwo rk in the infrastructure mode. Ø Check that the wireless network device is being installed and working properly. Go to “Start” > Right mouse click on “My Computer” > “Properties” Go to “Hardware”...
  • Page 36 Go to “Device Manager” Right mouse click on the network adapter which you connect RJ45 cable with.
  • Page 37 Go to “Properties” Check and make sure that the network adapter is working properly...
  • Page 38 The 22Mbps is made possible by the new modulation method called PBCC developed by TI, which is different from the current CCK modulation method for 11Mbps. The LevelOne WAP-0002 offers double data rate than that of 11Mbps with 20% more distance coverage. The 22Mbps wireless products also operate in the 2.4GHz ISM band and they are backward compatible with...
  • Page 39 What is WEP? Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a type of data encryption mechanism described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. The LevelOne WAP-0002 supports 64/128/256 bit shared key for WEP. Would the information be transmitted securely in the air? WLAN offers two layers of protection for security.

  • Page 40: Appendix B: Networking Basis

    APPENDIX B: NETWORKING BASIS This chapter will help you learn the basics of home networking. Using the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard Go to Start menu > Control Panel > Network Connections In the menu on the left side of the window, select “Set up a home or small office network ”...
  • Page 41 Select the option that best describes how you connect your computer to the Internet. In the case of using router in the network, choose the second option. Click “Next” to continue. 1. Enter a short description for your computer. 2. Enter a name for your computer to be recognize d among the network.
  • Page 42 Enter “Workgroup name ” for your home network. Click “Next” to continue” Click “Next” and wait for the wizard to apply the settings.
  • Page 43 You may create a network setup disk which saves you the trouble of having to configure every PCs in your network. Select the first choice, and insert a floppy disk into your disk drive Click “Next” to continue.
  • Page 44 Click “Format Disk ” if you wish to format the disk. Click “Next” to copy the necessary files to the disk. Click “Next” to continue with the Network Setup Wizard...
  • Page 45 !Note: Now you may use the Network Setup Disk you just created in any PCs in your network that you wish to setup. Simply insert the Network Setup Disk into the disk drive of a PC, and open to browse the content of the disk with “My Computer” or “Windows File Manager”.
  • Page 46 Checking IP Address of Your Computer In Windows XP Sometimes you will need to know the IP address of the computer tha t you are using. For example, when you want to make sure that your computer is in the same network domain as that of your Access Point for you can configure and access the AP.
  • Page 47 Go to Start menu > Run > type “command” Click “OK” Type command, “ipconfig /renew ” in the command prompt window and press Enter. This command releases the current IP address and acquire it from the network, i.e. DHCP server, once more. In this case, the IP address that we acquired is the same as previous one, 192.
  • Page 48 Dynamic IP Address V.S. Static IP Address By definition Dynamic IP addresses are the IP addresses that are being automatically assigned to a network device on the network. These Dynamically assigned IP addresses will expire and may be changed over time. Static IP addresses are the IP addresses that users manually enter for each of the network adapters.
  • Page 49 The Local Area Connection Properties would appear. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and Click “Properties” to continue. Dynamically Assigned IP Address The TCP/IP Properties window appears. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” if you are on a DHCP enabled network. Click “OK” to close the window with the changes made...
  • Page 50 Static IP Address Select “Use the following IP address ” Enter the IP address and subnet mask fields. Enter the IP address of the Router in the Default gateway field. Enter the IP address of the Router in the DNS server field Click “Ok”...
  • Page 51 The TCP/IP Propert ies window appears. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” if you are on a DHCP enabled network. Click “OK” to close the window with the changes made Select “Use the following IP address ” Enter the IP address and subnet mask fields.
  • Page 52 Wireless Network In Windows 98 and Windows ME Go to Start menu > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Network Select TCP/IP of the network device Click “Properties” to continue The TCP/IP Properties window appears. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically”...
  • Page 53 Select “Use the following IP address ” Enter the IP address and subnet mask fields. Enter the IP address of the Router in the Default gateway field. Enter the IP address of the Router in the DNS server field Click “Ok” to close the window...

  • Page 54: Appendix C: Glossary

    APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY Access Point ? An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Ad-Hoc ? An independent wireless LAN network formed by a group of computers, each with an network adapter. AP Client – One of the additional AP operating modes offered by 22Mbps Access Point, which allows the Access Point to act as an Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge, thus a LAN or a single computer station can join a wireless ESS network through it.
  • Page 55 Bridge ? An internetworking function that incorporates the lowest 2 layers of the OSI network protocol model. Browser ? An application program that enables one to read the content and interact in the World Wide Web or Intranet. BSS ? BSS stands for “Basic Service Set”. It is an Access Point and all the LAN PCs that associated with it.
  • Page 56 ESS ? ESS stands for “Extended Service Set”. More than one BSS is configured to become Extended Service Set. LAN mobile users can roam between different BSSs in an ESS. ESSID ? The unique identifier that identifies the ESS. In infrastructure association , the stations use the same ESSID as AP’s to get connected.
  • Page 57 connect two or more Ethernet networks or Ethernet enabled clients together. The way that multiple bridge setup is based on the topology of Ad-Hoc mode. Node ? A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or workstation. Packet ? A unit of data routed between an origin and a destination in a network. PLCP ? Physical layer convergence protocol PPDU ? PLCP protocol data unit Preamble Type ? During transmission, the PSDU shall be appended to a PLCP...
  • Page 58 are set up with direct access to the Internet, your computer is provided with a copy of the TCP/IP program just as every other computer that you may send messages to or get information from also has a copy of TCP/IP. Throughput ? The amount of data transferred successfully from one point to another in a given period of time.

  • Page 59: Appendix D: Technical Specification

    APPENDIX D: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Standard 802.11b compliant (wireless) 802.3, 802.3u for LAN Data Rate 1 / 2 / 5.5 / 11 / 22 Mbps Emission Type Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Data Modulation 1 Mbps – BPSK 2 Mbps – QPSK 5.5 / 11 Mbps –...

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