Wireless LAN Access Point AWL-500 User Manual Version 1.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................... 1 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation.................................................. 2 2-1 Product Kit.................................................................................................. 2 2-2 System Requirements .............................................................................. 2 2-3 Mechanical Description .................................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing BenQ Wireless LAN Access Point AWL-500. The AWL500 Wireless LAN Access Point can be used with relevant BENQ wireless networking devices such as the BENQ AWL100 Wireless LAN PC Card and BENQ AWL300 Wireless LAN USB Adapter, which would allow the users to access an office LAN wirelessly, or share an xDSL/cable modem. The AWL500 could accommodate up to 32 network users a time and this high performance device is also extremely simple to install.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter describes initial setup of the Access Point.
2-3 Mechanical Description Top panel of the Access Point The following table provides an overview of each LED activity: LED Definition Activity PWR Continuous Green WLAN Flashing Green LAN Flashing Green Description Power enabled Off: No wireless activity Flashing: Wireless RX/TX activity Off: No Ethernet traffic activity Flashing: Wired LAN traffic activity -3- BENQ Corporation
2-4 Hardware Installation # Connect the Ethernet Cable The 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point supports 10/100M Ethernet connection. Attach your UTP Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector on the Access Point. Then connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a hub or a station. Please be sure to use the MDI port to connect the Access Point to a hub. Otherwise, please use the MDI-X port to connect the Access Point to a computer/station.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Access Point The 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point is shipped with default parameters, which will be suitable for the typical infrastructure wireless LAN. Just simply install the Access Point, power it on, and it is now ready to work. Nevertheless, you can still adjust configuration settings depending on how you would like to manage your wireless network. The 11Mbps Wireless Access Point allows its user to configure via the browse TCP/IP (HTTP).
II. After searching for a few seconds, information on the result of the search will be shown in a window. III. When the Access Point is found within the network, a configuration window will appear. You will see the basic information of the Access Point, such as MAC AddressΕ SSID Ε IP ΕChannelΕWEP Mode and Firmware Version.
Change IP Address 1. When both Access Point and host are not on the same subnet, you can . choose it and change IP Address 2. Configure IP address to the Access Point. You may either give a fixed IP address to your Wireless Access Point, or choose DHCP client with the Enable DHCP item selected. It will obtain the IP address automatically from your DHCP server. .
3. When both Access Point and host on the same subnet, please select IE icon , into Web Management. 3-2 Using the Web Management The Wireless Access Point has a build-in web management server. The built-in Web Management provides you with user-friendly web pages to manage your Wireless Access Points. Using web browser connected to the Wireless Access Point (e.g. http://192.168.1.1) will allow you to monitor and configure the Wireless Access Point.
The Wireless Access Point main page contains eight items for you to manage your Wireless Access Point. Quick Installation Wizard This tool displays the Firmware Version of this Wireless Access Point. And you may adjust the settings on the Wireless Access Point such as DHCP, Fixed IP, IP Address, Netmask, ESSID, Channel, RTS Threshold, Fragment Threshold, Basic Rates, TX Rates and Preamble Type.
ESSID: The ESSID is a unique ID given to the Access Point. Wireless clients associating to the Access Point must have the same ESSID. The ESSID can have up to 32 characters. Channel: You may select any of the available channels as an operational channel for your Access Point. RTS Threshold: RTS Threshold is a mechanism implemented to prevent the “Hidden Node” problem. “Hidden Node” is a situation occurred when two stations are within range of the same Access Point, but are not within range of each other.
range to notify all other stations to defer transmission. It will also confirm to the requesting station that the Access Point has reserved the channel for transmission. Fragmentation Threshold: Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the efficiency when there is high traffic within the wireless network. If you transmit large files in a wireless network, you can enable the Fragmentation Threshold and specify the packet size. The mechanism will split the packet into the packet size you set.
Channel Info This item displays the channel information of the Wireless Access Point.
Associated Table This is a list of all the stations that have ever associated. This table provides information to track how many stations have ever associated with the Access Point.
Advanced Setting Security Setup To prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data transmitted over the network, the 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point offers WEP (Wired Equivalency Privacy). You can set up 4 encryption keys to encrypt your data. The 11Mbps Wireless Access Point allows you to create 4 data encryption keys to secure your data from being eavesdropped by unauthorized wireless user.
# When WEP64 is selected, enter 10 digit hexadecimal values in the range of “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9”, (e.g. 1234567890). # When WEP128 is selected, enter 26 digit hexadecimal values in the range of “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” (e.g. 11223344556677889900aabbdd). Enter the 4 WEP keys in the Key 1, Key 2, Key 3 and Key 4 entry filed.
Use the following buttons to manage the Access Control Table: Enable – allow network access from stations in the list Change – to change and add the entries in the table if you enter the incorrect MAC address Delete – to remove MAC addresses one at a time NOTE Be sure to press “Apply” bottom after modifying the configuration before leave this page or “Save Setting” Admin Password You may change the default password by entering the new password.
Save Setting This function offers you the opportunity to save your current configuration. Reboot System This function offers you the opportunity to restart your Access Point. NOTE ALL settings will not take effect until “Save Setting” and “Reboot System” performed.
Firmware Upgrade Here, you can upload the newest firmware of the Wireless Access Point. You may either enter the file name in the entry field or browse the file by clicking the Browse button.
Load Default Setting This function offers you the opportunity to load your default setting.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If you have trouble using the 11Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point, the user could perform primary troubleshooting with the LED activity on your Access Point. The following is “LED Error Table” is provided to assist you in diagnosing and to solve operational problems. PWR WLAN Flash Green Continuous Green Flash Green Off Off Off Continuous Green - Blink Green - LAN Description/Action Normal operation where Flash flickering indicates interface Green activity.
