KWA-O5000H 802.
FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. FCC Notice: To comply with FCC part 15 rules in the United States, the system must be professionally installed to ensure compliance with the Part 15 certification. It is the responsibility of the operator and professional installer to ensure that only certified systems are deployed in the United States.
Table of Content Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 4 1-1 Features and Benefits.................................................................................................. 4 1-2 Applications ................................................................................................................ 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation.............................................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction The KWA-O5000H Bridge is an AP and Bridge Mode, 5GHz and up to 54Mbps wireless LAN access point. The KWA-O5000H Bridge can communicate with other mobile devices enabled for 802.11a standard-based wireless LAN connectivity. Using the card in conjunction with the KWA-O5000H Bridge, you can create a wireless network for sharing your broadband cable or DSL Internet access among multiple PCs in and around your home or office and enjoy amazing speed of 54Mbps.
1-2 Applications The KWA-O5000H Bridge offers a fast, reliable, high-speed, and high security solution for wireless clients access to the network in applications like these: 1. Remote access to corporate network information E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation. 2. Difficult-to-wire environments Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where wiring is difficult to deploy. 3.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter describes initial setup of the KWA-O5000H Bridge. 2-1 Package Contents The package you have received should contain the following items: If any of the above items are not included or damaged, please contact your local vendor for support. • KWA-O5000H Bridge………..…………...……….………..x1 • PoE Injector. ……………….…………………………………………….……x1 • AC Power Code ……………………………………………………….………x1 • Product CD….………………………………………………………….………x1 • Mounting Kit ...…………………………..…………………………………….
2-3 Mechanical Description To know the rear panel features, please refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. LAN/POE Use the Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the 10/100Mbps PoE Ethernet network N Jack Antenna Connector Here you can combine the antenna with the KWA-O5000H Bridge to wirelessly connect to the 802.11a networks. In order to improve the RF signal radiation of your antenna, proper antenna placement is necessary.
2-4 Hardware Installation Before installing the KWA-O5000H Bridge, you should make sure that your Ethernet network is up and working with a computer. You'll be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that computers with 802.11a wireless adapters will be able to communicate with computers on the Ethernet network. Please take the following steps to successfully to set up the Access Point. Note: We suggest you first install the KWA-O5000H Bridge with default settings.
Connect the Power Cable Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the KWA-O5000H Bridge, and plug the other end of the power into an electrical outlet. Warning: We cannot assume the responsibility for the damage from using with the other power adapter supplier. Configure the wireless device settings To access the KWA-O5000H Bridge, wireless device needs to configure the 802.11a Wireless Adapter to use the KWA-O5000H Bridge factory default settings as follows: SSID: Wireless Channel: 52/5.
Chapter 3 Configuring your Access Point with the Web-Based User Interface 3-1 Start-up and Log in In order to configure the Access Point, you must use your web browser and please do the following: 1. Type this Access Point’s address http://192.168.1.1 in the Location (for IE) or Address field and press Enter. 2. Enter the system name (the default setting is “admin”) and password (the default setting is “password”). 3. Click on the “Login now” button. 4. The main page will appear.
Basic Setup The Access Point Name is used to give a name to your Access Point. This will enable you to manage your Access Point more easily if you have multiple Access Points on your network. Country / Region: Allow you to select country domain in case there is any chances that you would use wireless network in other countries. Time: While you connect the AP to Internet, the Access Point could automatically synchronize the current time of the access point with the Time Server that you have set.
Time Zone: You may select the appropriate local time zone for your Access Point from a list of all available time zones. Default: GMT. Note: If you complete the settings, please click on “Apply” for changes to take effect.
3-2 IP Setup WAN/LAN Setup By default, the Access Point can be configured as a Bridge or a Router. As a Bridge mode, you can assign a proper IP address to your wireless access point manually by selecting Static IP. If you would like the wireless access point to obtain the IP address from the DHCP server on your network automatically, select DHCP Client. Spanning Tree: You may Enable or Disable the Spanning Tree Protocol used in the Access Point.
Note: If you complete the settings, please click on “Apply” for changes to take effect.
RADIUS Settings Authentication/Access Control of RADIUS Server Login This configuration is required for authentication using Radius Server. Here you may have two choices. Primary and Secondary. IP Address- The IP Address of the Radius Server. Default: 0.0.0.0. Port Number- The Port Number of the Radius Server. Default: 1812. Shared Secret- This is required between your Access Point and the Radius Server while authenticating. You may input up to 31 characters.
Note: If you complete the settings, please click on “Apply” for changes to take effect.
3-3 Wireless Setup Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN Setup page lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. From this window you can make changes to the wireless network name SSID, Broadcast SSID, Wireless Mode, Channel/Frequency, Data Rate, and Output Power. SSID: The SSID is a unique ID used by Access Points and Stations to identify a wireless LAN. Wireless clients associating to any Access Point must have the same SSID. The default SSID is “Wireless”.
Wireless Mode: 802.11a Channel / Frequency: Select the appropriate channel/Frequency from the list provided to correspond with your network settings. Date Rate: The basic transfer rates should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network. Specifies rate of data transmission. Select the desired rate from the drop-down menu and choose “Best” to adapt the rate to the best available. Output Power: Set the transmit signal strength of the access point.
Security Settings WEP / WPA To prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data transmitted over the network, the Access Point Security Settings window offers WEP / WPA features, making your data transmission over air more secure and allows you to specify Encryption Key(s) if you enable encryption for the Access Point. Network Authentication Choose the Network Authentication Type.
authentication type. Legacy 802.1x: If selected, you must configure the Radius Server Setting Screen. WPA with Radius: If selected, you must configure the Radius Server Setting Screen. WPA-PSK: If selected, you must use TKIP encryption, and enter the WPA Pre-Shared Key. WPA Pre-Shared Key: In the WAP-PSK field, you may enter 8-63 characters ranging from “a-z”, “A-Z”, and “0-9”. Data Encryption: Select the desired potion.
Note: If you complete the settings, please click on “Apply” for changes to take effect.
Access Control The Access Control allows you to restrict wireless access by MAC Address. This provides an additional layer of security. Follow these steps: 1. In this Wireless Access Point’s left page, choose the Access Control option from the Wireless Setup. 2. If you want to enable Access Control feature, click the check box next to “Turn Access Control on”. 3. Select the desired Access Control Database: Local MAC Address Database and RADIUS MAC Address Database.
WDS Mode The feature lets you extend the range of your network without having to use cables to link the Access Point, meaning that you can link the Access Points wirelessly. To use WDS by clicking the check box next to “Enable WDS Mode”. There are four modes in which an access point can be configured. Select the desired mode for your environment.
Configure a Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge To activate the Point-to-Point Bridge mode please do the following: 1. Configure WDS mode for both Access Point: ¾ Configure both AP1 on LAN Segment A and AP2 on LAN Segment B in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. ¾ AP1 must have AP2’s Mac address and enter it in the Remote MAC Address field. ¾ AP2 must have AP1’s Mac address and enter it in the Remote MAC Address field.
Configure a Wireless Point to Multi-Point Bridge To activate the Point-to Multi-Point Bridge mode please do the following: 1. Configure WDS mode for each Access Point: ¾ Configure AP1, AP2, and AP3 in Point-to Multi-Point Bridge mode. ¾ Verify that AP1 on LAN Segment A with the Remote MAC Address of AP2 and AP3. ¾ Verify that AP2 on LAN Segment B with the Remote MAC Address of AP1 and AP3. ¾ Verify that AP3 on LAN Segment C with the Remote MAC Address of AP1 and AP2. 2.
Configure a Repeater with Wireless Client Association To activate the Repeater with Wireless Client Association, please do the following: 1. Configure WDS mode for each Access Point: ¾ Configure AP1 on LAN Segment A in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP2. ¾ Configure AP2 on LAN Segment B in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP1 and AP3. ¾ Configure AP3 on LAN Segment C in Repeater mode with the Remote MAC Address of AP2. 2.
Wireless Parameters These parameters can be changed if needed, but the default advanced setting usually work well. It is recommended that you keep all these values in factory default. Enable Super-A Mode: Enable Super-A may enhance the wireless throughput. The default setting is Disable. RTS Threshold: RTS Threshold is a mechanism implemented to prevent the “Hidden Node” problem. If the size of the packet transmitted is larger than the value you set, the RTS will be enabled.
the wireless LAN service area, the AP address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM).
DTIM Interval: This value indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the Access Point has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Clients can hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages.
3-4 AP Status Connections The connections page displays the association condition of AP includes Station ID, MAC Address, I P Address and Status. To display the Station List, follow these steps: 1. In KWA-O5000H Bridge’s left page, choose the Connections option from AP Status. 2. The Station List window will display. 3. By clicking the “Refresh” button, the AP Browser will reload and show the associated wireless stations that are currently part of its Basic Service Set (BBS).
Statistics The Statistics screen provides various Ethernet and Wireless TX/RX packet statistics on the Access Point. Click the Refresh button to update the statistics on this screen.
3-5 Management Change Password Here allow you to change the Access Point’s password, do the following: 1. To change the current password, choose the “Change Password” option from the “Management” section in the Wireless Access Point’s left page. Key in the default password “password” in the “Current Password” filed. 2. Changing password for the Access Point is as easy as typing the password into the New Password field. Then, type it again into the Retype New Field to confirm.
Remote Management Remote Console Secure Shell (SSH) If enable Secure Shell, the Wireless Access Point will only allow remote access via Secure Telnet. SNMP Enable SNMP to allow the SNMP network management software to manage the wireless access point via SNMPv2 protocol. Read Community Name: Allow the SNMP manager to read the MIB objects of the wireless access point. The default setting is “public”. Write Community Name: Allow the SNMP manager to write the MIB objects of the wireless access point.
Upgrade Firmware The Upgrade Firmware menu will display the Upgrade Firmware window so that you could update the latest firmware on the KWA-O5000H Bridge. Please make sure that you have downloaded the latest and correct firmware from the product support website and store it in local drive before upgrading the firmware of the KWA-O5000H Bridge. To upgrade the latest firmware, complete the following: z Using browser to access (192.168.1.1) AP’s main page. z z 1.
Backup / Restore Settings The current system settings can be backup as a file onto the local hard drive by clicking “Backup”. The saved file can be loaded back on the Access Point by clicking “Browse”. When you have selected the settings file, click “Retrieve” to begin the process. Furthermore, you may click “Restore” to factory default settings.
Event Log Enable SysLog if you have a Syslog Server on your network environment. If enable, you need to input the Syslog Server IP Address (default is 0.0.0.0) and the port number your Syslog Server is configured to use. The default port number is 514. Click “Apply” if you made any changes. The Event Log Window lists access point events. Click on “Refresh” to update the network events or “Save As…” to save the event into a file on your computer.
Reboot AP The Reboot AP screen enables you to reboot your Wireless Access Point. If any changes are made and you want them to take effect, you need to reboot the access point. Select the “Yes” check box and click “Apply”. It will take you about 50 seconds to go through reboot. The Web-browser will not be accessible until the access point has finished its reboot process.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Q1. Why can’t I connect to Internet? 1. Make sure that your DSL or Cable modem is running correctly. 2. The cable is connected properly form the WAN port of the access point to your DSL or Cable modem. 3. Make sure that the right WAN Setup is used in the web configuration. 4. Make sure that the username and password input in the WAN Setup is correct. Q2. Why can’t I access my 802.11a 1. Make sure that your AP is powered on. Wireless AP? 2.
Q3. How can I reset my 802.11a 1. Follow these steps to perform a Factory Reset using the Reset button on the back of the 802.11a Wireless AP to factory default? Wireless AP. z With the unit on, press and hold the Reset button with a pen or paper clip. z Hold the reset button for about 10 seconds until the Status LED on the front panel blinks very quickly and then release. z Wait a few seconds for the AP to reboot using default settings. 2.
Q5. Why can’t I access the Wireless 1. Make sure that Mode, SSID, Channel and encryption settings are set the same on each wireless adapters. AP from a wireless network card? 2. Make sure that your computer is within range and free from any strong electrical devices that may cause interference. 3. Check your IP address to make sure that it is compatible with the Wireless AP. Q6. How do I know if my computer 1.
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