54Mbps Wireless Access Point w/bridge, inter-building WAP-4030A User’s Manual
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interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................................5 1.1 Package Contents .................................................................................................... 5 1.2 System Requirements .............................................................................................. 5 1.3 Features ................................................................................................................... 5 1.
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing WAP-4030A. The WAP-4030A supports both IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g standards. You can use it to connect an existing WLAN, or to build up a new wireless LAN. Except for essential AP mode, WAP-4030A also provides Repeater, Bridge, and Client modes to accommodate all kinds of network topology. High data rate (up to 54Mbps) support allows faster communication between LAN and WLAN.
Provide WPA-PSK, 64/128-bit WEP Encryption and MAC Filter to protect the wireless data transmissions Support Wireless AP / Client / Repeater and Bridge mode Support MAC Address Filter Support DHCP client for auto IP address assignment Provide a reverse-polarity SMA connector for external antenna connection Auto Fall-Back Data Rate for Long-Distance communication and noisy environment Web-based configuration 1.4 Specification Standard IEEE 802.11g / 802.11b Frequency Band 2.400~2.
LED Indicators 3; PWR, WLAN, LAN Power 12V DC, 1A Temperature 0 ~ 55°C (Operating) Humidity 10 ~ 90%, non-condensing (Operating) Dimension 169 x 87 x 30 (mm) Weight 155g Emission FCC Class B, CE-mark 1.5 Wireless Performance The following information will help you utilizing the wireless performance and operating coverage of WAP-4030A. 1.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the WAP-4030A. 2.1 Hardware Connection 12V DC + RESET ANT LAN 1. Locate an optimum location for the WAP-4030A. The best place for your WAP-4030A is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. 2. Assemble the antenna to WAP-4030A. Try to place them to a position that can best cover your wireless network.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Wireless AP Web configuration provides a user-friendly graphical user interface (web pages) to manage your WAP-4030A. An AP with an assigned IP address (e.g. http://192.168.0.1) will allow you to monitor and configure (via web browser e.g., MS Internet Explorer or Netscape). 1. Open your web browser. 2. Enter WAP-4030A IP address (default IP address is http://192.168.0.1) into the address field of the web browser.
3.1.1 Client Mode In this screen, you can configure WAP-4030A as a wireless client. It is used to let a network device with only wired Ethernet function to have wireless LAN communication capability. It provides both Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes for the “Client Mode”. With “Ad-Hoc mode”, it can let your network device join a wireless LAN with peer-to-peer communication. With “Infrastructure mode”, it can let your network device join a wireless LAN through an access point.
Parameter Description Station Mode 802.11b: It allows to select the transmit rate up to 11Mbps. Mixed: It allows to select the transmit rate up to 54Mbps. MAC Cloning Mode Disabled: It will use it’s own MAC address to access the wireless LAN. Enabled: It will use PC’s MAC address to access the wireless LAN. SSID The SSID (up to 32 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name identified in a WLAN. The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co-located WLANs.
Infrastructure: It can let your network device join a wireless LAN through an access point. Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings. Channels differ from country to country. Channel 1-11 (North America) Channel 1-14 (Japan) Channel 1-13 (Europe) Disable: Disable the security function. Security WEP: It is an authentication algorithm, which protects authorized Wireless LAN users against eavesdropping.
Parameter Description Mode 802.11b mode: It allows to select the transmit rate up to 11Mbps 802.11g mode: It allows to select the transmit rate up to 54Mbps Mixed mode: It provides best performance for 11g transmission when you enable the AP mode selection to “Mixed mode”. SSID The SSID (up to 32 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name identified in a WLAN. The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co-located WLANs.
securely. You may refer to section 3.5 to know the detail settings of it. WPA: You can use a pre-shared key to authenticate wireless stations and encrypt data during communication. You may refer to section 3.6 to know the settings of it. Advance setting It provides more powerful features for you to configuring. Access Filter This Access Point allows you to provide a Filter List of MAC addresses that are allowed associating with this AP. Please click “Apply” button to save the above configurations. 3.1.
and multicast messages. Protection Mode It provides best performance for 11g transmission when you enable it. Transmit Rate When you enable the station mode selection to “802.11b” and it allows you to select the speed of 1-11Mbps. When you enable the station mode selection to “802.11g” and it allows you to select the speed of 1-54Mbps. Preamble Type Preamble type defines the length of preamble block in the frames during the wireless communication. Auto: It will auto switch to the more suitable method.
3.1.2.2 Access Filter This Access Point allows you to provide a Filter List of MAC addresses that are allowed/denied associating with this AP. Parameter Description MAC Filtering You can enable or disable the MAC Filtering function. Filter Mode If you select “Only deny PCs with MAC listed below to access this device”, then all the PCs in the list will be denied to access and all other PCs will be allowed to access.
3.1.3 Repeater Mode In this mode, WAP-4030A can be a repeater between Access Point and wireless clients, that can extend the connect distance of your Access Point. When it works in this mode, it will also work as an access point. WAP-4030A has provided two repeater modes, you may select the suit one to your wireless network. Parameter Description Repeater Type WAP-4030A has support two type of Repeater mode - WDS Repeater and Universal Repeater.
be 50% as the clients connect to AP directly. When clients connect to second WDS Repeater, the performance will be 25%. Universal Repeater: This repeater mode will connect your WAP-4030A to the Access Point when the SSID and channel are the same. You will need to enter remote AP's SSID to Parent SSID field and set the Channel the same as your Access Point. The Repeater mode configuration is include two parts. The upper part is use to show which device the WAP-4030A will connect.
access point easily. If you are building a public wireless network, enabling this feature is recommended. Disabling "Response to Broadcast ESSID requests" can provide better security. Disable: Disable the security function. Security WEP: WEP is an authentication algorithm, which protects authorized Wireless LAN users against eavesdropping. The Authentication type and WEP key of wireless stations must be the same with the Access Point. This Access Point supports 64/128-bit WEP Encryption function.
Parameter Description AP MAC Address You have to enter the MAC addresses of another WAP-4030A that it will connect to. Mode 802.11b mode: It allows to select the transmit rate up to 11Mbps 802.11g mode: It allows to select the transmit rate up to 54Mbps Mixed mode: It provides best performance for 11g transmission when you enable the AP mode selection to “Mixed mode”. Channel Please select the same channel on both WAP-4030A. Security Disable: Disable the security function.
3.1.4.1 Advance Setting Parameter Description RTS Threshold When the packet size is smaller the RTS threshold, the access point will not use the RTS/CTS mechanism to send this packet. DTIM Period This is the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing stations of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.
3.1.5 Point-to-Multipoint Mode This function provides to bridge more than 2 wired Ethernet networks together by wireless connection. You can use more than two WAP-4030A with “P2MP mode” to connect those wired Ethernet networks together. Parameter Description AP MAC Address If you want to bridge more than two wired Ethernet networks together with wireless connection, you have to enter the MAC addresses of otherWAP-4030As that with join the bridging work into the fields. Mode 802.
3.1.4.1 to configure. Please click “Apply” button to save the above configurations. 3.2 Status In this option, you can see the WAP-4030A current settings. When it is work in AP mode, you can press the “Station List” button to know which client is connected to this AP like below. 3.3 Admin You can upgrade WAP-4030A with latest firmware and assign a new password in this screen.
Parameter Description FW Version It shows the current firmware version. FW Upgrade This tool allows you to upgrade WAP-4030A firmware. Before upgrade, you will need to download the firmware file from internet to your local hard disk, and enter that file name and path in the appropriate field on this page. You can also use the “Browse” button to find out the firmware in your PC. Please restart WAP-4030A after upgrade process is complete.
Parameter Description Device Name It shows current device name. Automatic IP If there is a DHCP Server in your LAN, you can select this option to let this WAP-4030A get an IP address from the DHCP Server. Before work with Automatic IP, please press “Important” button and check the content inside. Fixed IP Specify IP: Designate the Access Point’s IP Address. This IP Address should be unique in your network. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.1. Subnet Mask: Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment.
3.5 WEP Parameter Description WEP Length WEP-64: input 10-digit Hex values or 5-digit ASCII character as the encryption keys. WEP-128: input 26-digit Hex values or 13-digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys. Mode You may select to select ASCII Characters (alphanumeric format) or Hexadecimal Digits (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) to be the WEP Key.
3.6 WPA-PSK Parameter Description Authentication Type The Pre-shared key is used to authenticate and encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network. Passphrase To entry at least 8 character pass phrase as the pre-shared keys. Please click “Apply” to save the above configurations.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides answer to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Wireless Network Access Point. Read the description below to solve your problems. Q. Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? A. This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application’s user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network. Q.
