Client Mode (Ad-hoc) If set to the Client (Ad-hoc) mode, this device can work like a wireless station when it is connected to a computer so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless interface. You can share files and printers between wireless stations (PC and laptop with wireless network adapter installed). See the sample application below. To set the operation mode to “Client (Ad-Hoc)”, Please go to “Mode JClient” and click the Setup button.
Bridge Mode In this mode, 2 access points in two remote locations connect to each other to provide a wireless bridge between 2 remote LANs. It is mostly used by enterprise to connect 2 remote office's network together. The bridge modes are connected by using either the WDS (Wireless Distribution System) or Ad-Hoc topology. This feature is also useful when users want to bridge networks between buildings where it is impossible to deploy network cable connections between these buildings.
WDS Mode A function is to extend the wireless coverage of another wireless AP or router. For WDS to work, the remote wireless AP/Router must also support WDS function. To set the operation mode to “WDS ”, Please go to “Mode WDS” and click the Setup button for configuration.
Universal Mode A universal can also extend the wireless coverage of another wireless AP or router. But the universal does not require the remote device to have WDS function. Therefore, it can work with almost any wireless device. Note: When you are using the universal mode, please make sure the remote AP/Router‘s WDS function is turned off. To set the operation mode to “Universal”, Please go to “Mode JUniversal” and click the Setup button for configuration.
WISP ( Client Router) Mode WISP (Client Router) mode In WISP mode, the AP will behave just the same as the Client mode for wireless function. However, Router functions are added between the wireless WAN side and the Ethernet LAN side. Therefore, The WISP subscriber can share the WISP connection without the need for extra router. To set the operation mode to “WISP”, Please go to “Mode JWISP” and click the Setup button for configuration.
WISP + Universal Mode In this mode, the AP behaves virtually the same as the WISP mode, except one thing: the AP can also send wireless signal to the LAN side. That means the AP can connect with the remote WISP AP and the indoor wireless card, and then provide IP sharing capability all at the same time! However, the output power is divided between 2 wireless sides and proper antenna installation can influence the performance greatly.
GW Mode In this mode, the AP behaves virtually the same as the WISP mode, except one thing: the AP can also send wireless signal to the LAN side. That means the AP can connect with the remote WISP AP and the indoor wireless card and then provide IP sharing capability all at the same time! However, the output power is divided between 2 wireless sides, and proper antenna installation can significantly improve the performance.
Configuration 1. Start your computer. Connect an Ethernet cable between your computer and the Wireless Access Point. 2. Make sure your wired station is set to the same subnet as the Wireless Access Point, i.e. 192.168.100.X 3. Start your WEB browser. In the Address box, enter the following: http://192.168.100.252/ The configuration menu is divided into five categories: Mode, Status, TCP/IP, Reboot and Other. Click on the desired setup item to expand the page in the main navigation page.
Mode You can choose and setup different wireless mode for detail configurations Wireless Mode AP Select the AP and press Setup button for Wireless AP mode configuration. Client Select the Client and press Setup button for Wireless Client mode configuration. Bridge Select the Bridge and press Setup button for Wireless Bridge mode configuration. WDS Select the WDS and press Setup button for Wireless WDS mode configuration.
AP Mode Setting You can set the alias name for this device. Limited not exceed 32 characters. Alias Name Disable Wireless LAN Interface Check the box to disable the Wireless LAN Interface, by so doing; you won’t be able to make wireless connection with this Access Point in your located network. In other words, this device will not be visible by any wireless station. You can choose one mode of the following you need. Band ~ 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. ~ 2.4GHz (G): 802.
Isolation By the function, all wireless clients can't mutual link, but wireless client still link with LAN port adapter. The default value is Disabled. Security Press the setup button for detail configurations To provide a certain level of security, the IEEE 802.11 standard has defined two types of authentication methods: Open System or Shared Key. And WL-5470APv2 also support other wireless authentication and encryption methods for enhance your wireless network.
Encryption WEP Authentication Type You can select Open System or Shared Key type for authentication. Key Length You can set 64bit or 128bit Encryption. Key Format Select ASCII if you are using ASCII characters (case-sensitive). Select HEX if you are using hexadecimal numbers (0-9, or A-F). Default TX Key You can enter 4 different Encryption Key and select one key to use as default.
Encryption You can select WPA-PSK (TKIP) or WPA-PSK (AES) method for data encryption. Pre-shared Key There are two formats for choice to set the Pre-shared key, i.e. Passphrase and Hex. If Hex is selected, users will have to enter a 64 characters string. For easier configuration, the Passphrase (at least 8 characters) format is recommended. Group Key Life Time Enter the number of seconds that will elapse before the group key change automatically. The default is 86400 seconds.
Encryption You can select WPA2-PSK (AES) or WPA2-PSK Mixed method for data encryption Pre-shared Key There are two formats for choice to set the Pre-shared key, i.e. Passphrase and Hex. If Hex is selected, users will have to enter a 64 characters string. For easier configuration, the Passphrase (at least 8 characters) format is recommended. Group Key Life Time Enter the number of seconds that will elapse before the group key change automatically. The default is 86400 seconds. 802.
WPA is an encryption standard proposed by WiFi for advance protection by utilizing a password key (TKIP) or certificate. It is more secure than WEP encryption. Encryption: WPA2-AES / WPA2-Mixed The two most important features beyond WPA to become standardized through 802.11i/WPA2 are: pre-authentication, which enables secure fast roaming without noticeable signal latency. Pre-authentication provides a way to establish a PMK security association before a client associates.
network, you can enter new Fragment Threshold value to split the packet. The value can be set from 256 to 2346. The default value is 2346. RTS Threshold RTS Threshold is a mechanism implemented to prevent the “Hidden Node” problem. “Hidden Node” is a situation in which two stations are within range of the same Access Point, but are not within range of each other. Therefore, they are hidden nodes for each other.
select the optimal rate. If obstacles or interference are present, the system will automatically fall back to a lower rate. Preamble Type A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to synchronize the transmitting timing including Synchronization and Start frame delimiter. In a "noisy" network environment, the Preamble Type should be set to Long Preamble. The Short Preamble is intended for applications where minimum overhead and maximum performance is desired.
When Enable Wireless Access Control is checked, only those clients whose wireless MAC addresses listed in the access control list can access this Access Point. If the list contains no entries with this function being enabled, then no clients will be able to access this Access Point. Wireless Access Control Select the Access Control Mode from the pull-down menu. Mode Disable: Select to disable Wireless Access Control Mode. Allow Listed: Only the stations shown in the table can associate with the AP.
Client Mode Setting Alias Name Disable Wireless LAN Interface You can set the alias name for this device. limited not exceed 32 characters. Check the box to disable the Wireless LAN Interface, by so doing, you won’t be able to make wireless connection with this Access Point in the network you are located. In other words, this device will not be visible by any wireless station. Band You can choose one mode of the following you need. ~ 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. ~ 2.4GHz (G): 802.
network. Site Survey Site survey displays all the active Access Points and IBSS in the neighborhood. You can select one AP to associate. Press Site Survey button to search the wireless device that this client want to connect. Channel Number Allow user to set the channel manually or automatically. If set channel manually, just select the channel you want to specify.
Bridge Mode Setting You can set the alias name for this device. limited not exceed 32 characters. Alias Name Disable Wireless Check the box to disable the Wireless LAN Interface, by so doing, you won’t be LAN Interface able to make wireless connection with this Access Point in the network you are located. In other words, this device will not be visible by any wireless station. Band You can choose one mode of the following you need. ~ 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. ~ 2.4GHz (G): 802.
Advance Setting Please refer the AP mode settingsÆ Advance Setting for details. AP MAC address Enter 12 digits in hex numbers in the AP MAC address (BSSID) field and press the Add MAC Address Button to associate with other’s Wireless access point. Before you want to use bridge mode to connect each other to provide A wireless bridge between 2 remote LANs, you need add the BSSID of other’s wireless AP first. Site Survey Site survey displays all the active Access Points and IBSS in the neighborhood.
WDS Mode Setting You can set the alias name for this device. limited not exceed 32 characters. Alias Name Disable Wireless Check the box to disable the Wireless LAN Interface, by so doing, you won’t be LAN Interface able to make wireless connection with this Access Point in the network you are located. In other words, this device will not be visible by any wireless station. Band You can choose one mode of the following you need. ~ 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. ~ 2.4GHz (G): 802.
Security Please refer the AP mode settingsÆ Security for details, This setting is use between Wireless client and this device. WDS Security Please refer to the Bridge mode settings Æ WDS Security for details This setting is use between both wireless AP/Router devices. Advance Setting Please refer the AP mode settingsÆ Advance Setting for details. Access Control Please refer the AP mode setting Æ Access Control for details.
