1b/g Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP ECB3500 User’s Manual Version: 1.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................................................................................................2 REVISION HISTORY ..................................................................................................................6 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................7 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP 5.2.3 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.4.3 5.4.4 5.5 5.5.1 5.5.2 5.5.3 5.5.4 5.5.5 5.5.6 6 SYSTEM LOG ..............................................................................................................37 SYSTEM .....................................................................................................................38 SYSTEM PROPERTIES................................................................................................
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP 7.4.2 7.4.3 7.4.4 7.4.5 7.5 7.5.1 7.5.2 7.5.3 7.5.4 7.5.5 7.5.6 8 W IRELESS SECURITY - WEP........................................................................................70 W IRELESS SECURITY - WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK ............................................................71 W IRELESS MAC FILTER ..............................................................................................72 W IRELESS ADVANCED SETTINGS .................................
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP 9.4.1.3 9.4.2 9.5 9.5.1 9.5.1.1 9.5.1.2 9.5.2 9.6 9.6.1 9.6.2 9.6.3 9.6.4 9.6.5 9.6.6 Version 1.2 WAN – PPPOE ................................................................................................... 103 VPN PASS THROUGH................................................................................................ 104 W IRELESS ................................................................................................................
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Revision History Version Date Notes 1.0 1.1 1.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 1 Introduction ECB3500 is a powerful, enhanced, enterprise level product that supports 7 multifunctions to operate for every kind of working environment. This is a Wireless high transmit output power and high data rate indoor device which plays different roles of Access Point/ Client Bridge / Repeater / WDS AP / WDSBridge / Client Router / AP Router. It operates seamlessly in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum supporting the 802.11b (2.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 and functions for each SSID by manager Antenna diversity support Enhance the traffic signal WPA2/WPA/ IEEE 802.1x support Powerful data security 802.1x Supplicant support (CB mode) More sensitive data security in Client Bridge mode MAC address filtering in AP mode(up to 50) Ensure the security of network connections User isolation support (AP mode) Protect the private network between client users.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 1.4 System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device. PC/AT compatible computer with an Ethernet interface. Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser 1.5 Applications The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 b) Infrastructure for enterprise LANs. a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode This is the simplest network configuration with several computers equipped with the PC Cards that form a wireless network whenever they 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.
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11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 2 Understanding the Hardware 2.1 Hardware Installation 1 2 3 Place the unit in an appropriate place after conducting a site survey. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 port on the rear panel of the device and another end into your PC/Notebook. 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.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 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 PC IP address: 192.168.1.10 PC subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 3 Switching Between Operating Modes This device can operate in the following modes: a) Access Point / WDS AP b) Client Bridge c) WDS Bridge d) Repeater e) AP Router f) Client Router This chapter will describe how to switch between operating modes. 3.1 Logging In To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Select and operating mode from the drop-down list and then click on the Apply button.
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11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 4.1 Logging In 1. 2. 3. 4. To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet. Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer. After connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Wireless Client List, and System Log. Each option is described in detail below. 4.2.1 Main Click on the Main link under the Status drop-down menu. The status that is displayed corresponds with the operating mode that is selected. Information such as operating mode, system up time, firmware version, serial number, kernel version and application version are displayed in the ‘System’ section.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 4.2.2 Wireless Client List Click on the Wireless Client List link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays the list of Clients that are associated to the Access Point. The MAC addresses and signal strength for each client is displayed. Click on the Refresh button to refresh the client list NOTE: You will only see the client when you have other wireless devices connected. 4.2.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 4.3.1 System Properties Click on the System Properties link under the System drop-down menu. This page allows you to switch the operating mode of the device, as well as specify a name and select the operating region. Device Name: Specify a name for the device (this is not the SSID), Country/Region: Select a country from the drop-down list. Operating Mode: Select and operating mode.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 an IP Address radio button if you would like the device to use a static IP address. In this case, you would be required to specify an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway IP address. IP Address: Specify an IP address IP Subnet Mask: Specify the subnet mask for the IP address Default Gateway: Specify the IP address of the default gateway. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 4.3.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 4.4 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see four options: wireless network, wireless MAC filter, WDS link settings, and wireless advanced settings. Each option is described below. 4.4.1 Wireless Network The Wireless Network page allows you to configure the wireless mode, channel, SSID, and security settings.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP SSID: 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. VLAN ID: If you have enabled VLAN tagging on your network, specify the VLAN tag ID. Suppressed SSID: Place a check in this box if you would like to hide the SSID.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Authentication Type: Select an authentication method. Options available are Open System, Shared Key. An open system allows any client to authenticate as long as it conforms to any MAC address filter policies that may have been set. All authentication packets are transmitted without encryption. Shared Key sends an unencrypted challenge text string to any device attempting to communicate with the Access Point.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP 4.4.1.2 Version 1.2 Wireless Security – WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-Mixed Security Mode: Select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Mixed from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WPA pre-shared key. Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses this encryption. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses this encryption. RADIUS IP Address: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default is usually 1812. RADIUS Secret: Enter the shared password of the RADIUS server. Group Key Update Interval: Specify the number of seconds after which the Access Point will probe the client for the secret.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 other clients will be blocked. On the other hand, selected Deny MAC in the List, only the listed MAC addresses will be blocked from accessing the network; all other clients will have access to the network. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address. This table lists the blocked or allowed MAC addresses; you may delete selected MAC address or delete all the addresses from the table by clicking on the Delete button.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Data Rate: If you would like to force a data rate, you may select one from the dropdown list. However, for best performance it is recommended to use the Auto setting. Transmit Power: You may have the different application distance 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.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 4.5 Management Click on the Management link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see seven options: administration, management VLAN, SNMP settings, backup/restore settings, firmware upgrade, time settings, and log. Each option is described below. 4.5.1 Administration Click on the Administration link under the Management menu. This option allows you to create a user name and password for the device.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 4.5.2 Management VLAN Click on the SNMP link under the Management menu. This option allows you to assign a VLAN tag to the packets. A VLAN is a group of computers on a network whose software has been configured so that they behave as if they were on a separate Local Area Network (LAN).
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 SNMP Enable/Disable: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP feature. Contact: Specify the contact details of the device. Location: Specify the location of the device. Read-Only Community Name: Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read only access. Read-Write Community Name: Specify the password for access to the SNMP community with read/write access.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Save a copy of the current settings: Click on the Backup button to save the current configuration. Restore saved settings from a file: Once a file has been backed up, you may restore it by clicking on the Browse button to select the file, and then the Restore button. Revert to factory default settings: Click on the Factory Default Settings button to reset the device to the default settings.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 4.5.6 Time Settings Click on the Time Settings link under the Management menu. This page allows you to configure the time on the device. You may do this manually or by connecting to a NTP server. Manually Set Date and Time: Specify the date and time Automatically Get Date and Time: Select the time zone from the drop down list and then specify the IP address of the NTP server. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 4.5.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 5 Client Bridge Operating Mode 5.1 Logging In To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet. Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP 1. 2. 3. 4. Version 1.2 After logging in you will graphical user interface (GUI) of the device. The navigation drop-down menu on left is divided into four sections: Status: Displays the overall status, connection status, and event log. System: This menu includes the system properties, IP and Spanning Tree settings. Wireless: This menu includes status, basic, advanced, and security.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 5.2.2 Connection Status Click on the Connection Status link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays the current status of the network, including network type, SSID, BSSID, connection status, wireless mode, current channel, security, data rate, noise level and signal strength.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 5.2.3 System Log Click on the System Log link under the Status drop-down menu. The device automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there is not enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 5.3 System Click on the System link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see three options: System Properties, IP Settings, and Spanning Tree Settings. Each option is described in detail below. 5.3.1 System Properties Click on the System Properties link under the System drop-down menu. This page allows you to switch the operating mode of the device, as well as specify a name and select the operating region.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 IP Network Setting: Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) radio button if the Access Point is connected to a DHCP server. This will allow the Access Point to pass IP addresses to the clients associated with it. You may select Specify an IP Address radio button if you would like the device to use a static IP address. In this case, you would be required to specify an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway IP address.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 5.4 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see three options: wireless network, wireless security, and wireless advanced settings. Each option is described below. 5.4.1 Wireless Network The Wireless Network page allows you to configure the wireless mode, channel, SSID, and security settings.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 5.4.2 Wireless Security - WEP Security Mode: Select WEP from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WEP encryption. WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security protocol that provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network. Authentication Type: Select an authentication method. Options available are Open System, Shared Key or Auto.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Key Length: Select a key format from the drop-down list. 64bit-hex keys require 10 characters, where as 128-bit keys require 26 characters. A hex key is defined as a number between 0 through 9 and letter between A through F. Default Key: You may use up to four different keys for four different networks. Select the current key that will be used. Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys. Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Data Rate: If you would like to force a data rate, you may select one from the dropdown list. However, for best performance it is recommended to use the Auto setting. Transmit Power: You may have the different application distance 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.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 5.5.1 Administration Click on the Administration link under the Management menu. This option allows you to create a user name and password for the device. By default, this device is configured without a user name and password admin. For security reasons it is highly recommended that you create a new user name and password. Name: Specify a user name into the first field.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 SNMP Enable/Disable: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP feature. Contact: Specify the contact details of the device. Location: Specify the location of the device. Read-Only Community Name: Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read only access. Read-Write Community Name: Specify the password for access to the SNMP community with read/write access.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Save a copy of the current settings: Click on the Backup button to save the current configuration. Restore saved settings from a file: Once a file has been backed up, you may restore it by clicking on the Browse button to select the file, and then the Restore button. Revert to factory default settings: Click on the Factory Default Settings button to reset the device to the default settings.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Manually Set Date and Time: Specify the date and time Automatically Get Date and Time: Select the time zone from the drop down list and then specify the IP address of the NTP server. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 5.5.6 Log Click on the Log link under the Management menu. The Log page displays a list of events that are triggered on the Ethernet and Wireless interface.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 6 WDS Bridge Operating Mode 6.1 Logging In To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet. Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP 2. Version 1.2 System: This menu includes the system properties. Wireless: This menu includes status, basic, WDS link settings, WDS security, and wireless advanced settings. Management: This menu includes the admin setup, SNMP, firmware upgrade, time settings, logs, and save/restore backup 3. 4. y 6.2 Status Click on the Status link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see three options: Main, WDS Link Status, and System Log.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 6.2.2 WDS Link Status Click on the WDS Link Status link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays the current status of WDS link, including station ID, MAC address, status and RSSI. 6.2.3 System Log Click on the System Log link under the Status drop-down menu. The device automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 6.3 System Click on the System link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see System Properties setting, which is described below. 6.3.1 System Properties Click on the System Properties link under the System drop-down menu. This page allows you to switch the operating mode of the device, as well as specify a name and select the operating region.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 6.3.2 IP Settings Click on the IP Settings link under the System drop-down menu This page allows you to configure the device with a static IP address or a DHCP client. IP Network Setting: Select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) radio button if the Access Point is connected to a DHCP server. This will allow the Access Point to pass IP addresses to the clients associated with it.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 6.3.3 Spanning Tree Settings Click on the Spanning Tree link under the System drop-down menu Spanning-Tree Protocol is a link management protocol that provides path redundancy while preventing undesirable loops in the network. Spanning Tree Status: Choose to enable or disable the spanning tree feature. Bridge Hello Time: Specify the number of seconds for the hello time.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 6.4 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see four options: Wireless Network, WDS Link Settings, WDS Security, and Wireless Advanced Settings. Each option is described below. 6.4.1 Wireless Network The Wireless Network page allows you to configure the wireless mode, channel, SSID, and security settings.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 WDS MAC Address: Specify the MAC address of the Access Points that will join the WDS network and then select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 6.4.3 WDS Security - WEP Click on the WDS Security link. On this page you can configure the settings for the WEP key. Security: Select WEP from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WEP encryption.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 6.4.4 Wireless Advanced Settings Click on the Wireless Advanced Settings link. On this page you can configure the advanced settings to tweak the performance of your wireless network. Options available are: data rate, transmit power, antenna diversity, fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, 802.11g protection and distance. Data Rate: If you would like to force a data rate, you may select one from the dropdown list.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 6.5 Management Click on the Management link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see six options: administration, SNMP settings, backup/restore settings, firmware upgrade, time settings, and log. Each option is described below. 6.5.1 Administration Click on the Administration link under the Management menu. This option allows you to create a user name and password for the device.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 SNMP Enable/Disable: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP feature. Contact: Specify the contact details of the device. Location: Specify the location of the device. Read-Only Community Name: Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read only access. Read-Write Community Name: Specify the password for access to the SNMP community with read/write access.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Restore saved settings from a file: Once a file has been backed up, you may restore it by clicking on the Browse button to select the file, and then the Restore button. Revert to factory default settings: Click on the Factory Default Settings button to reset the device to the default settings. Please wait while the device restart and then access the device using the default IP address: 192.168.1.1 6.5.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 6.5.5 Time Settings Click on the Time Settings link under the Management menu. This page allows you to configure the time on the device. You may do this manually or by connecting to a NTP server. Manually Set Date and Time: Specify the date and time Automatically Get Date and Time: Select the time zone from the drop down list and then specify the IP address of the NTP server. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 6.5.
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11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 7 Repeater Operating Mode 7.1 Logging In To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet. Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP 1. 2. 3. 4. Version 1.2 Status: Displays the overall status, wireless client list, connection status, and sytem log. System: This menu includes the system properties, IP and Spanning Tree settings. Wireless: This menu includes status, basic, advanced, and security. Management: This menu includes the admin setup, SNMP, firmware upgrade, time settings, log, and save/restore backup. 7.2 Status Click on the Status link on the navigation dropdown menu.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 7.2.2 Wireless Client List Click on the Wireless Client List link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays the list of Clients that are associated to the Access Point. The MAC addresses and signal strength for each client is displayed. Click on the Refresh button to refresh the client list 7.2.3 Connection Status Click on the Connection Status link under the Status drop-down menu.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 connection status, wireless mode, current channel, security, data rate, noise level and signal strength. 7.2.4 System Log Click on the System Log link under the Status drop-down menu. The device automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there is not enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 7.3 System Click on the System link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see three options: System Properties, IP Settings, and Spanning Tree Settings. Each option is described in detail below. 7.3.1 System Properties Click on the System Properties link under the System drop-down menu. This page allows you to switch the operating mode of the device, as well as specify a name and select the operating region.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Device Name: Specify a name for the device (this is not the SSID), Country/Region: Select a country from the drop-down list. Operating Mode: Select and operating mode. Configuration for each operating mode is described in their respective chapters. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 7.3.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Spanning Tree Status: Choose to enable or disable the spanning tree feature. Bridge Hello Time: Specify the number of seconds for the hello time. Bridge Max Age: Specify the number of seconds for the max age. Bridge Forward Delay: Specify the number of seconds for the bridge forward delay. Priority: Specify the number of seconds for the priority. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 7.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Wireless Mode: Depending on the type of wireless clients that are connected to the network, you may select G, or B/G-mixed. If you are not sure about which clients will be accessing the wireless networks, it is recommended that you select B/G-mixed for the best performance. SSID: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless network.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Authentication Type: Select an authentication method. Options available are Open System, Shared Key or Auto. An open system allows any client to authenticate as long as it conforms to any MAC address filter policies that may have been set. All authentication packets are transmitted without encryption. Shared Key sends an unencrypted challenge text string to any device attempting to communicate with the Access Point.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses this 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.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Data Rate: If you would like to force a data rate, you may select one from the dropdown list. However, for best performance it is recommended to use the Auto setting. Transmit Power: You may have the different application distance 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.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 7.5.1 Administration Click on the Administration link under the Management menu. This option allows you to create a user name and password for the device. By default, this device is configured without a user name and password admin. For security reasons it is highly recommended that you create a new user name and password. Name: Specify a user name into the first field.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 SNMP Enable/Disable: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP feature. Contact: Specify the contact details of the device. Location: Specify the location of the device. Read-Only Community Name: Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read only access. Read-Write Community Name: Specify the password for access to the SNMP community with read/write access.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Restore saved settings from a file: Once a file has been backed up, you may restore it by clicking on the Browse button to select the file, and then the Restore button. Revert to factory default settings: Click on the Factory Default Settings button to reset the device to the default settings. Please wait while the device restart and then access the device using the default IP address: 192.168.1.1 7.5.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Manually Set Date and Time: Specify the date and time Automatically Get Date and Time: Select the time zone from the drop down list and then specify the IP address of the NTP server. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 7.5.6 Log Click on the Log link under the Management menu. The Log page displays a list of events that are triggered on the Ethernet and Wireless interface.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 8 AP Router Operating Mode 8.1 Logging In To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet. Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Version 1.2 Status: Displays the overall status, wireless client list, DHCP client table, and event log. System: This menu includes the system properties. Router: This includes WAN, LAN, and VPN settings. Wireless: This menu includes status, basic, advanced, and security. Management: This menu includes the admin setup, SNMP, time settings, log, firmware upgrade, and save/restore backup. 8.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 8.2.2 Wireless Client List Click on the Wireless Client List link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays the list of Clients that are associated to the Access Point. The MAC addresses and signal strength for each client is displayed. Click on the Refresh button to refresh the client list 8.2.3 DHCP Client List Click on the DHCP Client List link under the Status drop-down menu.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 8.2.4 System Log Click on the System Log link under the Status drop-down menu. The device automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there is not enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained. 8.3 System 8.3.1 Click on the System link on the navigation drop-down menu.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Device Name: Specify a name for the device (this is not the SSID), Country/Region: Select a country from the drop-down list. Operating Mode: Select and operating mode. Configuration for each operating mode is described in their respective chapters. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 8.4 Router Click on the Router link on the navigation drop-down menu.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Internet Connection Type: Select the DHCP from the drop-down list. Account Name: Specify an account name if your ISP has provided you with one. Domain Name: Specify a domain name if the ISP has provided you with one. MTU: The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is a parameter that determines the largest packet size (in bytes) that the router will send to the WAN. If LAN devices send larger packets, the router will break them into smaller packets.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Internet Connection Type: Select the Static IP from the drop-down list. Account Name: Specify an account name if your ISP has provided you with one. Domain Name: Specify a domain name if the ISP has provided you with one. MTU: The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is a parameter that determines the largest packet size (in bytes) that the router will send to the WAN.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP 8.4.1.3 Version 1.2 WAN – PPPoE The WAN interface can be configured as PPPoE. This type of connection is usually used for a DSL service and requires a username and password to connect. Internet Connection Type: Select PPPoE from the drop-down list. MTU: The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is a parameter that determines the largest packet size (in bytes) that the router will send to the WAN.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Domain Name Service: Select Get Automatically from ISP if the ISP will provide the DNS address, if not, select Use these DNS servers and specify the primary and secondary DNS server IP address. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 8.4.2 VPN Pass Through Click on the VPN Pass Through link under the Router drop-down menu. This page allows you to enable the pass through feature.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Wireless Mode: Depending on the type of wireless clients that are connected to the network, you may select B, G, or B/G-mixed. If you are not sure about which clients will be accessing the wireless networks, it is recommended that you select B/Gmixed for the best performance. SSID: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless network.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Authentication Type: Select an authentication method. Options available are Open System, Shared Key or Auto. An open system allows any client to authenticate as long as it conforms to any MAC address filter policies that may have been set. All authentication packets are transmitted without encryption. Shared Key sends an unencrypted challenge text string to any device attempting to communicate with the Access Point.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses this 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.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 8.5.3 WDS Link Settings Click on the WDS Link Settings On this page you can configure the WDS (Wireless Distribution System) which allows the Access Point to function as a repeater. WDS MAC Address: Specify the MAC address of the Access Points that will join the WDS network and then select Enable or Disable from the drop-down list. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 8.5.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Transmit Power: You may have the different application distance 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. Fragment: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to improve performance on noisy networks.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Name: Specify a user name into the first field. Password: Specify a password into this field and then re-type the password into the Confirm Password field. Remote Management: Choose to enable or disable remote management. Remote Upgrade: Choose to enable or disable remote firmware upgrade. Remote Management Port: Specify a port for remote management.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 8.6.3 Backup/Restore settings, Reset to factory default settings Click on the Backup/Restore Setting link under the Management menu. This option is used to save the current settings of the device in a file on your local disk or load settings on to the device from a local disk. This feature is very handy for administrators who have several devices that need to be configured with the same settings.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Click on the Browse button and then select the appropriate firmware and then click on the Upgrade button. Note: The upgrade process may take about 1 minute to complete. Do not power off the device during this process as it may crash the device and make it unusable. The device will restart automatically once the upgrade is complete. 8.6.5 Time Settings Click on the Time Settings link under the Management menu.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Syslog: Choose to enable or disable the system log. Log Server IP Address: Specify the IP address of the server that will receive the system log. Local Log: Choose to enable or disable the local log. Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 9 Client Router Operating Mode 9.1 Logging In To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter. Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet. Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP 2. 3. 4. 5. Version 1.2 System: This menu includes the system properties. Router: This includes WAN, LAN, and VPN settings. Wireless: This menu includes status, basic, advanced, and security. Management: This menu includes the admin setup, SNMP, time settings, log, firmware upgrade, and save/restore backup. 9.2 Status Click on the Status link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see three options: Main, Connection Status, and System Log.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 9.2.2 Connection Status Click on the Connection Status link under the Status drop-down menu. This page displays the current status of the network, including network type, SSID, BSSID, connection status, wireless mode, current channel, security, data rate, noise level and signal strength.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 9.2.3 System Log Click on the System Log link under the Status drop-down menu. The device automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there is not enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained. 9.3 System 9.3.1 Click on the System link on the navigation drop-down menu.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Device Name: Specify a name for the device (this is not the SSID), Country/Region: Select a country from the drop-down list. Operating Mode: Select and operating mode. Configuration for each operating mode is described in their respective chapters. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 9.4 Router Click on the Router link on the navigation drop-down menu.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Internet Connection Type: Select the DHCP from the drop-down list. Account Name: Specify an account name if your ISP has provided you with one. Domain Name: Specify a domain name if the ISP has provided you with one. MTU: The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is a parameter that determines the largest packet size (in bytes) that the router will send to the WAN.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 9.4.1.2 WAN – Static IP The WAN interface can be configured as Static IP address. In this type of connection, your ISP provides you with a dedicated IP address (which does not change as DHCP). Internet Connection Type: Select the Static IP from the drop-down list. Account Name: Specify an account name if your ISP has provided you with one. Domain Name: Specify a domain name if the ISP has provided you with one.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 IP Subnet Mask: Specify the subnet mask for this IP address, which is assigned by your ISP. Gateway IP Address: Specify the IP address of the default gateway, which is assigned by your ISP. Domain Name Server: Specify the primary and secondary DNS server IP address. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 9.4.1.3 WAN – PPPoE The WAN interface can be configured as PPPoE.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 MTU: The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is a parameter that determines the largest packet size (in bytes) that the router will send to the WAN. If LAN devices send larger packets, the router will break them into smaller packets. Ideally, you should set this to match the MTU of the connection to your ISP. Typical values are 1500 bytes for an Ethernet connection and 1492 bytes for a PPPoE connection.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 9.5 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see three options: wireless network, wireless security, and wireless advanced settings. Each option is described below. 9.5.1 Wireless Network The Wireless Network page allows you to configure the wireless mode, channel, SSID, and security settings.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Prefer BSSID 9.5.1.1 Wireless Security - WEP Security Mode: Select WEP from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WEP encryption. WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security protocol that provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network. Authentication Type: Select an authentication method. Options available are Open System, Shared Key or Auto.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Default Key: You may use up to four different keys for four different networks. Select the current key that will be used. Key 1-4: You may enter four different WEP keys. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 9.5.1.2 Wireless Security – WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, Security Mode: Select WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WPA pre-shared key.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Data Rate: If you would like to force a data rate, you may select one from the dropdown list. However, for best performance it is recommended to use the Auto setting. Transmit Power: You may have the different application distance 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.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 9.6.1 Administration Click on the Administration link under the Management menu. This option allows you to create a user name and password for the device. By default, this device is configured without a user name and password admin. For security reasons it is highly recommended that you create a new user name and password. Name: Specify a user name into the first field.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 SNMP Enable/Disable: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP feature. Contact: Specify the contact details of the device. Location: Specify the location of the device. Read-Only Community Name: Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read only access. Read-Write Community Name: Specify the password for access to the SNMP community with read/write access.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Restore saved settings from a file: Once a file has been backed up, you may restore it by clicking on the Browse button to select the file, and then the Restore button. Revert to factory default settings: Click on the Factory Default Settings button to reset the device to the default settings. Please wait while the device restart and then access the device using the default IP address: 192.168.1.1 9.6.
11b/g Wireless Long Range Multi-function 7+1 AP Version 1.2 Manually Set Date and Time: Specify the date and time Automatically Get Date and Time: Select the time zone from the drop down list and then specify the IP address of the NTP server. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 9.6.6 Log Click on the Log link under the Management menu. The Log page displays a list of events that are triggered on the Ethernet and Wireless interface.
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