Wireless Access Point Repeater Bridge USER MANUAL
Manual Overview This manual guides you through the steps necessary for setting up and configuring the AirTies AP-301 54Mbps 802.11g Wireless Access Point/Repeater/Bridge. Please read this manual carefully before beginning the installation process. The Warranty does not cover failure or damage as a result of not following the instructions in the manual. AirTies will not be held responsible in such circumstances. The User Manual is an important resource you can refer to for safe and proper use of your device.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.Introduction...............................................................................................1 1.1.Main Features........................................................................................2 1.2. Minimum System Requirements........................................................2 1.3. Package Contents...............................................................................2 1.4. Top View.......................................................................
1. Introduction The AirTies AP-301 is an IEEE 802.11b/g compliant, 54 Mbps wireless communication device that can be used as a Wireless Access Point, Repeater, or Bridge. You can connect the AirTies AP-301 to a wired router through the Ethernet port to setup a wireless local network and enable your wireless computers to access the Internet. As a repeater, the AP-301 enables you to extend the coverage area of a wireless network. The AirTies Mesh Technology is what makes this possible.
1.1. Main Features IEEE 802.11b/g compatible, 54Mbps Wireless Access Point, Repeater, Bridge Backward compatible with 11Mbps 802.
1.4 Top View LED Light Power Green Off WLAN LAN 2. State AP-301 is powered on. AP-301 is off. Green Wireless network is set up and active Green flashing Data exchange over the wireless LAN Off Wireless network not active No Wireless network Green There is a device connected to the LAN port Green flashing Data exchange over the LAN port Off No connection on the LAN port Connecting the Cables The correct way of connecting the AP-301 is shown in the figure below.
3. Preparing For Installation The installation settings of the AP-301 must be done from a PC that is directly, not wirelessly, connected to it. However, the AirTies AP-301 cannot assign an IP address to the PC connected to it for doing the installation settings since the DHCP feature is not enabled in the default factory settings. Therefore, an IP address will need to be assigned manually to the PC. 3.1.
In the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" window, enter 192.168.2.10 in the "IP Address" field and 255.255.255.0 in the "Subnet Mask" field. The IP address of the AP-301 is 192.168.2.254. Therefore, the IP address of the computer should be in the 192.168.2.x range. Click "OK" to save the values you have entered. 3.2. Assigning a local IP address to a computer that is running Windows98 Right click-on the "Network Neighborhood" icon on your desktop and select "Properties".
In the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" window, go to "IP Address" tab. Enter 192.168.2.10 in the "IP Address" field and 255.255.255.0 in the "Subnet Mask" field. The IP address of the AP-301 is 192.168.2.254. Therefore, the IP address of the computer should be in the 192.168.2.x range. Click "OK" to save the values you have entered.
3.3. Assigning a local IP address to a computer that is running Windows2000 Right-click on the "Network Neighborhood" icon on your desktop and select "Properties". In the window that appears, right-click on the "Local Area Connection" icon and select "Properties". This will bring up the "Local Area Connection Properties" window. Click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) then click "Properties". In the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" window, enter 192.168.2.10 in the "IP Address" field and 255.255.255.
4. Installation Settings You can setup your AP-301 using the web user interface. First, open a web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Netscape). In the Address field enter 192.168.2.254, the default IP address of your router, and press Enter. This will launch the web interface of your AirTies AP-301. You will be prompted for a password to login. There is no password set by default. Initially, leave this field blank and continue by clicking "Submit".
4.2. Wireless Network As a wireless access point, the AP-301 enables mobile devices to access the local network. Clicking on the "WIRELESS " menu on the left menu bar of the AP-301 web interface displays all the wireless devices connected to the AP301. You can block a device's access to the AP-301 by checking the "Block" box to the left of the MAC address of the device. When all your modifications are done, click "Save". 4.2.1.
4.3. Setting the Operating Mode The AP-301 is a 3-in-1 device: it can operate as either an access point or a repeater or a bridge. To set the operating mode, go to the "Operating Mode" submenu under the "WIRELESS " menu. The "Operating Mode Selection" window will appear. In this window, select the mode that you want your AP-301 to operate in and click "Save". 4.3.1. Configuring the AP-301 as an Access Point The AP-301 operates as an Access Point by default unless a different mode is selected.
On the computer(s) that will be connected to the AP-301 wirelessly, start the utility program for the Wireless Access Card (e.g. "Intel Proset" or "Wireless Network Connection" for Windows). Look for wireless networks in range in the "View Wireless Networks" window. Connect to the wireless network whose name (SSID) is "AIRTIES_AP-301", the default SSID of the wireless network set up by the AP-301. If you have assigned a different SSID to your wireless network during configuration, connect to that one.
Using more than one AP-301 as a repeater, and taking advantage of the AirTies Mesh Technology®, you can extend and strengthen your wireless network. AirTies Mesh Technology® helps resolve problems such as weak or lost signal, and limited signal range that is commonly seen in concrete buildings. The Mesh Network consists of a wireless AirTies router and multiple AirTies AP-301 devices. The AP-301s in repeater mode communicate with each other and the wireless AirTies router via the Mesh protocol.
In the "Repeater Settings" page, you will find a list of available access points and repeaters the AP-301 can connect to. Check the box to the left of the access point / repeater you would like the AP-301 to connect to. The access point will appear in the list below, titled "Access Points to Connect to". Click "Save" to complete the Repeater Settings. Important: The repeaters and the access point must all be operating on the same channel for them to form a Mesh Network.
4.3.3. Configuring the AP-301 as a Bridge You can include a wired device (e.g. printer) to your wireless network by connecting the device to the LAN port of an AP-301 operating in Bridge mode. The diagram below is an example of the AP-301's use as a bridge (connected to a printer). To set the bridge mode, go to "Operating Mode" under the "WIRELESS" menu of the web interface. Select Bridge in the "Operating Mode" field and click "Save". Note: The AP-301 does not do wireless broadcast in bridge mode.
In this window, you will see a list of all the available wireless access points that the AP-301 bridge can connect to. Check the box next to the access point you would like to connect to and click "Save". 4.4. Wireless Security Settings It is not necessary to configure wireless security to enable wireless communication. However, due to growing importance of data security, it is recommended that you choose a suitable security protocol and configure the AP-301 to use it.
To enable WPA encryption, click on the "WPA" button in the "Wireless Security" screen.Click on the "PSK" button and enter a network key that is 8 to 63 characters long (use a combination of letters and digits) in the "password" field. Make sure you choose a key that is not easy to guess. Click "Save". You must activate WPA and set the same network key in all the wireless devices that will communicate with the AP-301. 4.4.2.
You must activate WPA2 and set the same network key in all the wireless devices that will communicate with the AP-301. 4.4.3.WEP Security Settings AirTies AP-301 supports the Wired Equivalent Privacy,WEP, encryption standard as well. If any of the devices in your wireless network does not support WPA, it is recommended that you choose WEP encryption. If the AP-301 device is being used in a MESH Network, i.e.
Check the Enable WEP Encryption box. Depending on which encryption level you choose, enter a network key in the corresponding field. 64-bit hexadecimal encryption : Enter a key of up to 10 hexadecimal haracters (0-9 and A, B, C, D, E, F) e.g. "4321abcdef" 64-bit ASCII encryption : Enter a key of up to 5 ASCII characters(all digits and letters) e.g. "sifre" 128-bit hexadecimal encryption : Enter a key of up to 26 hexadecimal characters (0-9 and A, B, C, D, E, F) e.g.
To add a new user, enter the MAC Address of the device in the "Authorized Users" field and click "Add". The MAC addresses that you enter will be added to the "Authorized Users" list. To find out the MAC Address of your computer: Click the "Start" button on the lower left corner of your Windows desktop. Click "Run". Type cmd in the window that opens and click OK. Enter ipconfig /all in the command line.
4.7. Tools The AP-301 Web interface provides advanced management tools for: Restart, Reset to factory settings and Firmware update. Go to "TOOLS" menu of the web interface. "Restart" simply restarts your access point device by powering it off and on. "Reset to Factory Settings" erases all your custom settings and returns the device to the default factory settings. Occasionally, a new firmware is published by AirTies to fulfill customer needs. You can download the latest version of the firmware from www.
5. Technical Specifications Ports: 1 Ethernet port (10/100, auto MDI/MDIX), 5V DC power in Wireless transmit power: 20dBm EIRP Wireless security: WPA (802.1x, TKIP, PSK), WPA2 (IEEE802.11i, AES, CCMP), WEP (64/128 bit), MAC filtering, SSID hiding Wireless standards: Compliant with IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11d, 802.11e and 802.11i LEDs: Power, WLAN, LAN Wireless data rates: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps (auto speed adjustment) Frequency range: From ETSI 2400MHz to 2483.
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