Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd. WX-5520A Dual Band WLAN Access Point User's Manual Oct. 15, 2002 (Draft 1.
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................ 2 Hardware Installation ............................................................................. 4 WX-5520A AP Default Settings ...………………………………………..5 Web Management Settings …………………………………………6 Start - Up & Log in ……………………………………………………….6 Main Page …………………………………………………………………7 Setup …………...………………………………………………………….8 Password…………. …..
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point Introduction Thank you for purchasing your WX-5520A Dual Band Wireless Access Point. This user guide will assist you with the installation procedure.
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point Safety Notification Your Wireless AP should be placed in a safe and secure location. To ensure proper operation, please keep the unit away from water and other damaging elements. § Please read the user manual thoroughly before you install the device. § The device should only be repaired by authorized and qualified personnel. § Please do not try to open or repair the device yourself. § Do not place the device in a damp or humid location, i.e. a bathroom.
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point Hardware Installation Front Panel The front panel provides LED’ s for device status. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. LED Power STATUS Off On Status Blink Ethernet 11a 11b Off Green On Green Blink Blink Blink Description No Power Power on 1. Power up 2. firmware upgrade no Ethernet link detected 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected. No activity.
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point WX-5520A AP Default Settings The default settings are shown following. User Name Password AP Router IP Address AP Router Subnet Mask RF ESSID 11a RF Channel 11b RF Channel RF Roaming Encryption DHCP client Wireless Broadband Anywhere admin 1234 192.168.5.1 255.255.255.
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point Web Management Settings TURN ON POWER SUPPLY Quick power cycle can caused system corruption. When power on, be careful not to shut down in about 5 seconds, because data is writing to the flash. START -UP & LOG IN In order to configure the WX-5520A Wireless AP, please use your web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape) and manually input 192.168.5.1 into the address box (as shown below) and press Enter key.
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point MAKE CORRECT NETWORK SETTINGS OF YOUR COMPUTER To change the configuration, use Internet Explorer (IE) or Netscape Communicator to connect the WEB management 192.168.5.1. Main Page Here allow user to configure basic network settings.
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point Setup page The Setup page allow user to configure basic settings. Enter your wireless network’ s SSID, select the channel at which the network broadcasts its wireless signal, and enter IP address and subnet mask for the Access Point. Press Apply & Restart button to save the settings. IP Address: This IP address must be unique to your network. (The default IP address of 192.168.5.1) Subnet Mask: The Access Point’ s Subnet Mask must be same as your Ethernet network.
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point Channel: Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings. You shall assign a different channel for each AP to avoid signal interference. Data Rates: The basic transfer rates should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network. Password This page allows you to change the Access Point’ s password. Changing the password for the Access Point is as easy as typing the password into the New Password field.
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point Firmware Upgrade User may download the latest firmware from your vendor’s website and store it in local drive. Find the firmware from local drive and press the Upgrade & Restart button. Restore Default Press OK button will make the AP reset to factory default settings.
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point Security Authentication Type: Open System: The Authentication Type default is set to Open System. It is recommended that you use the default setting. Shared Key: Shared Key is when both the sender and the recipient share a secret key. All points on your network must use the same authentication type. WEP : The WEP Encryption method is Disable by default. To enable WEP, click the Enable radio button.
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point Access Control The Access Control tab, allows you to block or allow certain computers by their MAC Address. To enable filtering of computers by their MAC Addresses, click the Enable radio button. Enter MAC Address and click Add button. Click Delete button if you wish to remove the MAC address from the list. To disable this feature, click the radio button by Disable. Click Apply & Restart button to save the setting.
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point Advance Setup Beacon Interval: This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to keep the network synchronized. A beacon includes 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). RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2,346.
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point 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. Access Point Clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. Preamble Type : The preamble defines the length of the CRC block for communication between the Access Point and a roaming Network Card.
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point Troubleshooting Basic Functions My Wireless AP will not turn on. No LED’s light up. Cause: § The power is not connected. Resolution: § Connect the power adapter to your AP and plug it into the power outlet. Note: Only use the power adapter provided with your AP. Using any other adapter may damage your SOHO AP Router. LAN Connection Problems I can’ t access my SOHO AP Router. Cause: § The unit is not powered on. § There is not a network connection.
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point Resolution: § Make sure that each computer has a unique IP Address. If using DHCP through the AP , makes sure that each computer is set to “Obtain an IP Address automatically” and restart the computer. § Make sure that the Link LED is on. If it is not, try a different network cable. § Check each computer for correct network settings. Wireless Troubleshooting I can’ t access the Wireless AP from a wireless network card Cause: § Out of range.
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point Technical Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.11b IEEE802.11a Protocols Supported: TCP IP IPX DHCP Client Management: Web-Based Ports: LAN: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Wireless AP Specifications General Wireless Specifications: IEEE 802.11b /11a Wireless LAN, Wi-Fi Compatible Access Point Frequency Band: 5GHz (subject to local regulation) 2.4 ~ 2.
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point Access Point Data Rate: 11a : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps. Turbo: 72 Mbps 11b: 11 Mbps 5.
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point 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.
WX-5520A Dual Band Access Point R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of the DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000 .
