1a/b/g Outdoor Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP User’s Manual Version: 1.
Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................5 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 FEATURES & BENEFITS ...........................................................................................................5 PACKAGE CONTENTS...............................................................................................................6 BRIDGE/AP DESCRIPTION ............................................
4.2.6.2.3 4.3 4.3.1.1 4.3.1.2 4.3.1.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 WIRELESS SECURITY LEVEL: GOOD ....................................................................................42 WIRELESS CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................43 WEP (WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY) ..................................................................................43 WPA PERSONAL (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS)...........................................................
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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. The 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 1.0 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 h h h Outdoor Wireless Client Bridge unit 48V, 0.375A AC/DC adapter with wall-plug power code One Dual Band SMA Antenna. Inline Power Injector (PoE) 1.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 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 1.0 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 1.0 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 AP port of the PoE Injector and the other end into the Bridge/AP. 3. Place one end of another Ethernet cable into the Network port of the PoE Injector and another end into your PC/Notebook. 4.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 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 1.0 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 1.0 The Bridge status page is also displayed once you have logged in. This includes details about the system date and firmware, LAN IP address and MAC address and 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.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.2 System Click on the System link on the navigation dropdown menu. You will then see five options: Administrators Settings, Advanced, 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 1.0 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 1.0 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. Save the file on your local disk by using the Save or Save to Disk button in the dialog box. 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.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.2.2 Advanced Wireless Settings Click on the Advanced link under the System menu. This page allows you to enable wireless MAC cloning as well as configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, 802.11d, and the transmit power. Bridge Name: This feature controls the MAC address of the Bridge as seen by other devices (wired or wireless).
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 multiple markets. Enable this feature if you are traveling and operating in several regulatory domains. By default, this value is disabled. 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. 3.2.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 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. Some firmware upgrades may restore the configuration back to the factory default settings. Therefore you may need to restore a configuration from a file. Refer to Administrator Settings for details. 3.2.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.2.4.2 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. 3.2.5 System Time Configuration Click on the Time link under the System menu.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 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 1.0 3.3 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation dropdown menu. You will then see two options: Wireless_11a and Wireless_11g. The configuration steps are the same for both radios. 3.3.1 Number of Access Points Click on the Wireless menu. This status page is like a site survey and displays a list of Access Points in the area. MAC Address: The MAC address or BSSID of the Access Point.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 3.3.2 Wireless 11a & 11b/g Configuration Click on the Wireless_Setting 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 Infrastructure / Ad-hoc Mode Click on the Wireless_Setting link under the Wireless menu. The second part of this page allows you to configure the device in infrastructure or ad-hoc mode.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 not required, however, when selecting Adhoc mode, you must select the same channel on all points. Transmission Rate: Select a transmission rate from the drop-down list. It is recommended to use the Best (automatic) option. 802.11 Mode: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For example, if you are sure that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is recommended to select 802.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 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 3.3.4.1.2 Version 1.0 WPA – Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Select the WPA-Personal 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). The technology is designed to work with existing Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with WEP.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 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 1.0 3.5 Logs Click on the Logs link on the navigation drop-down 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 1.0 3.6 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 1.0 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 1.0 4.2 System Click on the System link on the navigation dropdown menu. You will then see six options: Administrator Settings, Advanced, 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 1.0 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 1.0 4.2.2 Advanced Wireless and WDS Click on the Advanced link under the System menu. This page allows you to configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, 802.11d, transmit power and WDS (wireless distribution system). Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to improve performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 65535. The default value is 2346.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 multiple markets. Enable this feature if you are traveling and operating in several regulatory domains. By default, this value is disabled. 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. WDS: Place a check in this box to enable WDS (Wireless Distribution System).
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 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 1.0 4.2.4.2 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.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2.5 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 1.0 4.2.6 Wizard Click on the Wizard link under the System menu. This wizard guides you in through the process of configuring the connection and security features of the Access Point. 4.2.6.1 Connection Setup Wizard The connection wizard will guide you through the steps to get your network connection up and running. Click on the Launch Setup Wizard button. Click on the Next button to continue.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 By default, the Access Point does not have a password configured for administrator access to the web-based interface. Specify and password and then re-type it in the verification box. Then click on the Next button. Select your time zone from the drop-down list and then click on the Next button. The setup wizard is almost complete, click on the Connect button. The configuration has been saved, click on the Reboot the Device button.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.2.6.2 Wireless Security Setup Wizard The wireless security setup wizard will guide you through the steps to configure the security settings of the device. . Click on the Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard button. Click on the Next button to continue. Wireless Network Name (SSID): The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless network.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS 4.2.6.2.1 Version 1.0 Wireless Security Level: BEST Select the BEST radio button which supports WPA2 encryption. Then click on the Next button. Enter a security password between 2 and 20 characters then click on the Next button. The setup is complete. Click on the Save button and then reboot the device.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS 4.2.6.2.2 Version 1.0 Wireless Security Level: BETTER . Select the BETTER radio button which supports WPA encryption. Then click on the Next button. Enter a security password between 2 and 20 characters then click on the Next button. The setup is complete. Click on the Save button and then reboot the device.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS 4.2.6.2.3 Version 1.0 Wireless Security Level: GOOD Select the GOOD radio button which supports WPA encryption. Then click on the Next button. Enter a security password between 2 and 20 characters then click on the Next button. The setup is complete. Click on the Save button and then reboot the device.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.3 Wireless Configuration Click on the Wireless_11a or Wireless_11g link under the Wireless menu. On these pages you may configure the 802.11a or 802.11g radio. Wireless Network Name: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless network. The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot exceed 32 characters. Visibility Status: Select Visible or Invisible.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 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 1.0 WPA Mode: Select the WPA / WPA2 from the drop-down list. Cipher Type: Select TKIP or AES as the cipher suite. The encryption algorithm used to secure the data communication. TKIP. Use TKIP only. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key generation and is based on WEP. AES. Use AES only. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a very secure block based encryption.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 WPA Mode: Select the WPA / WPA2 from the drop-down list. Cipher Type: Select TKIP or AES as the cipher suite. The encryption algorithm used to secure the data communication. TKIP. Use TKIP only. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key generation and is based on WEP. AES. Use AES only. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a very secure block based encryption.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.4 LAN Click on the LAN link under the LAN menu. This feature allows you to configure the LAN interface using a static IP address or as a DHCP client/server. This IP address is also used to access the web-based interface. Get LAN IP from: Select Static IP (Manual) or DHCP (Dynamic) from the drop down list. Choose DHCP (Dynamic) if your router supports DHCP and you want the router to assign an IP address to this device.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.5 DHCP Server Click on the DHCP link under the LAN menu. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The DHCP section is where you configure the built-in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers and other devices on your local area network (LAN). In most situations, the router provides DHCP services, and you can leave this option disabled.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 Always Broadcast: If all the computers on the LAN successfully obtain their IP addresses from the Access Point's DHCP server as expected, this option can remain disabled. However, if one of the computers on the LAN fails to obtain an IP address from the Access Point's DHCP server, it may have an old DHCP client that incorrectly turns off the broadcast flag of DHCP packets.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 4.6 MAC Address Filter Click on the MAC Address Filter link under the Filter menu. The MAC address filter section can be used to filter network access by machines based on the unique MAC addresses of their network adapter(s). It is most useful to prevent unauthorized wireless devices from connecting to your network. A MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the manufacturer of the network adapter.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 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 1.0 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 1.0 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 802.11g/ IEEE 802.11b Power Requirements Active Ethernet (Power over Ethernet) –48 VDC/0.375A External Unit: Auto sensing 100/240 VAC; 50/60 Hz Regulation Certifications FCC Part 15/UL, ETSI 300/328/CE (5.15~5.35GHz, 5.725~5.
11a/b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP/WDS Version 1.0 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 1.0 Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions: Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et. Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique.
