1a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP User’s Manual Version: 2.
Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................5 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2 UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE ..................................................................................................9 2.1 2.2 3 FEATURES & BENEFITS ....................................................................................................................5 PACKAGE CONTENTS ......................
4.3.4.2 4.3.4.3 4.3.5 4.3.6 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 WPA PERSONAL (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS)............................................................................43 WPA ENTERPRISE (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS & 802.1X)...........................................................44 ADVANCED WIRELESS AND WDS ....................................................................................................45 SNMP .......................................................................................................
Revision History Version Date Notes 1.0 2.0 2.
1 Introduction The Wireless High Power and High Gain Multi-Client Bridge/Access Point/ WDS (wireless distribution system) operates seamlessly in the dual band 2.4/5 GHz frequency spectrum supporting the 802.11b (2.4GHz, 11Mbps) and the newer, faster 802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbps)/ 802.11a (5GHz, 54Mbps) wireless standards. High output power and high sensitivity can extend range and coverage to reduce the roaming between APs to get more stability wireless connection.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 1.2 Package Contents Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped in its original package. h h h h h One Client Bridge/AP One Power Adapter One CAT5 UTP Cable One Dual Band Antenna One CD-ROM with User’s Manual 1.3 Bridge/AP Description Omni directional Antenna Bridge/AP 1.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 1.5 Applications The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility of wireless LANs: a) Difficult-to-wire environments There are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. Historic buildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make the installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 are within range of one another. In ad-hoc mode, each client is peer-topeer, would only have access to the resources of the other client and does not require an access point. This is the easiest and least expensive way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network. The image below depicts a network in ad-hoc mode. b) Infrastructure Mode The infrastructure mode requires the use of an access point (AP).
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 2 Understanding the Hardware 2.1 Hardware Installation 1. Place the unit in an appropriate place after conducting a site survey. 2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 port of the device and another end into your PC/Notebook. 3. Insert the DC-inlet of the power adapter into the port labeled “DC-IN” and the other end into the power socket on the wall.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This will allow you to configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook. 3. Select Use the following IP Address radio button and then enter the IP address and subnet mask. Ensure that the IP address and subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device. For Example: Device IP address: 192.168.1.1, 192.168.1.2 PC IP address: 192.168.1.10 PC subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4.
a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 3 Client Bridge Mode – Web Configuration 3.1 Logging In To configure the Bridge through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Bridge (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. Make sure that the Bridge and your computers are configured on the same subnet. Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 the wireless settings such as the radio status, MAC address, SSID, RF channel, and security. General: o Displays firmware version and system date. LAN: o Displays the MAC address, IP address, and subnet mask of the LAN interface. Wireless LAN: o Displays the status, MAC address, SSID, RF channel, and security settings of the wireless interface.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 3.2 System Click on the System link on the navigation dropdown menu. You will then see four options: Administrators Settings, Firmware, System, and Time. Each option is described below. 3.2.1 Administrator Settings Click on the Administrator Settings link under the System menu. This page allows you to configure the password to access this device from the web-browser.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 The third part of this page allows you to specify a name for this device as well as save or restore a configuration Click on the Save Settings button to store the changes. Bridge Name: Specify a name for this bridge. Web Idle Timeout: Specify a time in minutes. If there is no activity on the configuration pages, then web page will close the session at the specified time.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 3.2.1.1 Save Configuration to a File This option allows you to save the current configuration of the device into a file. Click on the Save Configuration button to begin. 3.2.1.2 Restore the Configuration from a File This option allows you to restore a backup configuration from a file to the device. Click on the Browse button to select the file and then click on Restore Configuration from a File button.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 Please wait while the system is rebooting. Note: Do no un-plug the device during this process as this may cause permanent damage. Once the device has restarted you may need to access the management page through a different IP address. The default IP address for Access Point mode is 192.168.1.2. Refer to Chapter 4 to configure the device in Access Point mode. 3.2.2 Firmware Upgrade Click on the Firmware link under the System menu.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 Ensure that you have downloaded the appropriate firmware from the vendor’s website. Connect the device to your PC using an Ethernet cable, as the firmware cannot be upgraded using the wireless interface. Click on the Browse button to select the firmware and then click on the Upload button. The above dialog box requests you to confirm the upgrade process. Click on the OK button to continue.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 3.2.3 System Reboot and Restore Settings to Default Click on the System link under the System menu. This page allows you to reboot the device using the current settings or restore all the settings to the factory defaults. 3.2.3.1 System Reboot Click on the Reboot the Device button to reboot the device using its current settings. Once the dialog box appears, click on the OK button to confirm the action.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 3.2.3.2 Restore Settings to Default Click on the Restore all Settings to Factory Defaults button. This option restores al configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time when the device was shipped from the factory. Once the dialog box appears, click on the OK button to confirm the action. Note: The current settings will be lost. After rebooting, device will start on the default CB mode 3.2.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 Time Zone: Select your time zone from the drop-down list. Set the Date and Time: Select a date and time from the drop-down list or do to use computer’s time and date click on the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings button. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 3.3 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation dropdown menu. You will then see six options: SSID, 11a, 11b, 11g, Advanced, and SNMP. The configuration steps are described below. 3.3.1 SSID Configuration Click on the SSID link under the Wireless menu. This page allows you specify the SSID (network name) or specify a preferred SSID that you would like the device to connect to.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 Preferred BSSID: The device may connect to a preferred Access Point by specifying the MAC address of the Access Point. 3.3.2 Wireless 802.11a Configuration Click on the 11a link under the Wireless menu. The first part of this page allows you to save the configuration. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings. 3.3.2.1 802.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings. 3.3.3 Wireless 802.11b Configuration Click on the 11b link under the Wireless menu. The first part of this page allows you to save the configuration. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings. 3.3.3.1 802.11b Infrastructure / Ad-hoc Mode Wireless Mode: Select the Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc radio button.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings. 3.3.4 Wireless 802.11g Configuration Click on the 11b link under the Wireless menu. The first part of this page allows you to save the configuration. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings. 3.3.4.1 802.11g Infrastructure / Ad-hoc Mode Wireless Mode: Select the Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc radio button.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 3.3.5 Wireless Security Click on the 11a, 11b, or 11g link under the Wireless menu. The third part of this page allows you to configure the security settings of this device. To protect your privacy this mode supports two types of wireless security: WEP and WPA-Personal. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA provides a higher level of security. WPA-Personal does not require an authentication server.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 WEP Key Length: Select a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key length from the drop-down list. WEP Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys. Default WEP Key: You may use up to four different keys for four different networks. Select the current key that will be used. Authentication: Select Open, or Shared Key. Authentication method from the dropdown list.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 although for proper security it needs to be of ample length and should not be a commonly known phrase. This phrase is used to generate session keys that are unique for each wireless client. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings. 3.3.6 Advanced Wireless Settings Click on the Advanced link under the Wireless menu.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 degrading the performance. Specify a value between 1 and 65535. The default value is 2347. Transmit Power: You may control the output power of the device by selecting a value from the drop-down list. This feature can be helpful in restricting the coverage area of the wireless network. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings. 3.3.7 SNMP Click on the SNMP link under the Wireless menu.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 3.4 LAN Settings (Static / DHCP) Click on the LAN link on the navigation dropdown menu. This feature allows you to configure the LAN interface using a static IP address or as a DHCP client. This IP address is also used to access the web-based interface. IP Address Mode: Select the Static or DHCP radio button.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 3.5 Statistics Click on the Statistics link on the navigation drop-down menu. This page displays the transmitted and received packet statistics of the wired and wireless interface. Sent: The number of packets sent from the bridge. Received: The number of packets received by the bridge. TX Packets Dropped: The number of packets that were dropped while being sent, due to errors, collisions, or bridge resource limitations.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 3.6 Logs Click on the Logs link on the navigation dropdown menu. Logs display a list of events that are triggered on the Ethernet and Wireless interface. This log can be referred when an unknown error occurs on the system or when a report needs to be sent to the technical support department for debugging purposes. Log Options: Select the type of warning that you would like recorded and place a check in the appropriate box.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 4 Access Point Mode – Web Configuration 4.1 Logging In To configure the Access Point through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Access Point (default: 192.168.1.2) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. Make sure that the Bridge and your computers are configured on the same subnet. Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 4.2 System Click on the System link on the navigation dropdown menu. You will then see six options: Administrator Settings, Firmware, System, Time, and Wizard. Each option is described below. 4.2.1 Administrator Settings Click on the Administrator Settings link under the System menu. This page allows you to configure the password to access this device from the web-browser. You can also backup and restore the system settings.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 4.2.1.2 Restore the Configuration from a File This option allows you to restore a backup configuration from a file to the device. Click on the Browse button to select the file and then click on Restore Configuration from a File button. The system then prompts you to reboot the device. Click on the OK button to continue. You will then see the Rebooting page. Please wait while the system is rebooting.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 Please wait while the system is rebooting. Note: Do no un-plug the device during this process as this may cause permanent damage. Once the device has restarted you may need to access the management page through a different IP address. The default IP address for Access Point mode is 192.168.1.1. Refer to Chapter 3 to configure the device in Bridge mode. 4.2.2 Firmware Upgrade Click on the Firmware link under the System menu.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 The above dialog box requests you to confirm the upgrade process. Click on the OK button to continue. Once you click on the OK button, you will return to the previous page which indicates that the upgrade process may take up to one minute. After a few seconds the firmware will start to re-program the device and you will see a countdown on the Success page. Note: Do not un-plug the device during this process.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 4.2.3.1 System Reboot Click on the Reboot the Device button to reboot the device using its current settings. Once the dialog box appears, click on the OK button to confirm the action. 4.2.3.2 Restore Settings to Default Click on the Restore all Settings to Factory Defaults button. This option restores al configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time when the device was shipped from the factory.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 4.2.4 System Time Configuration Click on the Time link under the System menu. This feature allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the device’s internal system clock as well as configure the time zone. The date and time of the device can be configured manually or by copying the time on the PC that it is wired to.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 4.3 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see six options: SSID, 11a, 11b, 11g, Advanced, and SNMP. The configuration steps are described below. 4.3.1 SSID Configuration Click on the SSID link under the Wireless menu. This page allows you specify the SSID (network name) or specify a preferred SSID that you would like the device to connect to.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 4.3.2 Wireless 802.11a Configuration Click on the 11a link under the Wireless menu. Visibility Status: Select Visible or Invisible. This is the SSID broadcast feature. If you set this value to Visible, then the clients will be able to find this SSID on a site survey. Channel: Select a channel from the drop-down list. The channels available are based on the country’s regulation.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 4.3.3.1 802.11b Infrastructure / Ad-hoc Mode Visibility Status: Select Visible or Invisible. This is the SSID broadcast feature. If you set this value to Visible, then the clients will be able to find this SSID on a site survey. Channel: Select a channel from the drop-down list. The channels available are based on the country’s regulation.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 Visibility Status: Select Visible or Invisible. This is the SSID broadcast feature. If you set this value to Visible, then the clients will be able to find this SSID on a site survey. Channel: Select a channel from the drop-down list. The channels available are based on the country’s regulation. Place a check in the Auto Channel Select box if you would like the Access Point to select the cleanest channel.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 WEP Key Length: Select a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key length from the drop-down list. WEP Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys. Default WEP Key: You may use up to four different keys for four different networks. Select the current key that will be used. Authentication: Select Open, or Shared Key. Authentication method from the dropdown list.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 commonly known phrase. This phrase is used to generate session keys that are unique for each wireless client. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings. 4.3.4.3 WPA Enterprise (Wi-Fi Protected Access & 802.1x) Select the WPA-Enterprise radio button if your wireless network uses WPA encryption. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 encryption. Note that, if the bridge uses the AES option, the bridge can associate with the access point only if the access point is also set to use only AES. TKIP and AES. The bridge negotiates the cipher type with the access point, and uses AES when available. Group Key Update Interval: Specify the number of seconds before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from degrading the performance. Specify a value between 1 and 65535. The default value is 2347. Beacon Period: Beacons are packets sent by a wireless Access Point to synchronize wireless devices. Specify a Beacon Period value between 20 and 1000.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 Read-Write Community Name: Specify the password for access to the SNMP community with read/write access. Send SNMP Trap: Select Enable if you would like to receive SNMP traps. Send Trap To: Specify the IP address that would receive the SNMP traps. Trap Community Name: Specify the password for the SNMP trap community. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings. 4.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 IP Address: Enter an IP address for this device. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for this IP address. Gateway: Enter the IP address of the default gateway. Local Domain Name: Enter a local domain name. This field is optional. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings. Note: If you change the IP address here, you may need to adjust your PC’s network settings to access the network again. 4.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 Enable DHCP Server: Place a check in this box if you would like this device to function as a DHCP Server. DHCP IP Address Range: Enter the first and last IP address of the range. Make sure that the range is on the same subnet as the device. These two IP values (from and to) define a range of IP addresses that the DHCP Server uses when assigning addresses to computers and devices on your Local Area Network.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 Enable DHCP Reservation: You may use this feature to reserve a specific IP address for a specific MAC address (node). Place a check in this box to enable this feature. IP Address: Specify the IP address MAC Address: Specify the MAC address of the node which will used the reserved IP address. Copy your PCs MAC address: Click on this button if you would like to reserve an IP address for the PC you are logged on to.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 Enable MAC Address Filter: You may use this feature to filter the wired and wireless clients. Place a check in this box to enable this feature. Mode: Select a filter setting from the drop-down list. When only allow listed machines is selected, only computers with MAC addresses listed in the MAC Address List are granted network access.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 4.7 Logs Click on the Logs link on the navigation menu. Logs display a list of events that are triggered on the Ethernet and Wireless interface. This log can be referred when an unknown error occurs on the system or when a report needs to be sent to the technical support department for debugging purposes. Log Options: Select the type of warning that you would like recorded and place a check in the appropriate box.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 4.8 Statistics Click on the Statistics link on the navigation menu. This page displays the transmitted and received packet statistics of the wired and wireless interface. Sent: The number of packets sent from the bridge. Received: The number of packets received by the bridge. TX Packets Dropped: The number of packets that were dropped while being sent, due to errors, collisions, or bridge resource limitations.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 Appendix A – Specifications Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps Standards IEEE802.11a/b/g, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af, IEEE802.1f, IEEE802.1x Compatibility IEEE 802.11a/ IEEE 802.11g/ IEEE 802.11b Power Requirements Power Supply: 90 to 240 VDC ± 10％ (depends on different countries) Device: 12 V/ 1A Ethernet POE in: 36~57VDC for 802.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 Appendix B – FCC Interference Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 2.1 Appendix C – IC Statement IC statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference and This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 9 dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada.
