1b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP User’s Manual Version: 1.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2 UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE .................................................................................. 9 2.1 2.2 3 FEATURES & BENEFITS ..................................................................................................... 5 PACKAGE CONTENTS ..............
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Table of Contents 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 ADVANCED WIRELESS AND WDS..................................................................................... 43 SNMP ........................................................................................................................... 44 LAN .............................................................................................................................. 45 DHCP SERVER .................
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Revision History Version Date Notes 1.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 1 Introduction NCB-3610S Wireless High Power and High Gain Client Bridge/Access Point/ WDS (wireless distribution system) operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum supporting the 802.11b (2.4GHz, 11Mbps) and the newer, faster 802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbps) wireless standards. It's the best way to add wireless capability to your existing wired network, or to add bandwidth to your wireless installation.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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 One AP/ CB Device One TNC Dipole Antenna One Power Adapter One CAT5 UTP Cable One Quick Start Guide One CD-ROM with User’s Manual 1.3 Unit Description Omni directional Antenna Bridge/AP 1.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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).
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 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 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 Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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 PC IP address: 192.168.1.10 PC subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4.
b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 3.2 System Click on the System link on the navigation dropdown menu. You will then see four options: Administrators Settings, 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 3.2.1.3 Switch from Bridge to AP Mode This device can be configured as a Bridge or Access Point. The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.1 in Bridge mode. This section will describe the steps to switch from Bridge to Access Point mode. Click on the Switch Device to AP Mode and then you will see a confirmation dialog box. Click on the OK button to continue. Please wait while the system is rebooting.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 3.2.2 Firmware Upgrade Click on the Firmware link under the System menu. This page allows you to upgrade the firmware of the device in order to improve the functionality and performance. This page also displays the current firmware version and its release date. Ensure that you have downloaded the appropriate firmware from the vendor’s website.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 3.2.3.2 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. 3.2.4 System Time Configuration Click on the Time link under the System menu.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 3.3 Wireless Click on the Wireless link on the navigation drop-down menu. You will then see three options: Wireless_Setting, Advanced, and SNMP. The configuration steps are the same for both radios. MAC Address: The MAC address or BSSID of the Access Point. SSID: The name used to identify the wireless network. The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless network.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 3.3.2 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. Wireless Mode: Select the Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc radio button. Infrastructure is a point-to-multipoint (PtMp) topology where as Adhoc is a point-to-point topology (PtP).
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 ACK Timeout: You may specify a value for the acknowledge timeout. However, it is recommended to use the default setting: 48. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings. 3.3.3 Wireless Security Click on the Wireless_Setting link under the Wireless menu. The third part of this page allows you to configure the security settings of this device.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 WPA Mode: Select the WPA or 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Bridge Name: This feature controls the MAC address of the Bridge as seen by other devices (wired or wireless). If set to Ethernet Client, the MAC address from the first Ethernet client that transmits data through the Bridge will be used. This setting is useful when connected to an Xbox or if there is only one Ethernet device connected to the Bridge.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 SNMP Daemon: Select Enable if you would like to use the SNMP feature. 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. Send SNMP Trap: Select Enable if you would like to receive SNMP traps. Send Trap To: Specify the IP address that would receive the SNMP traps.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 IP Address Mode: Select the Static or DHCP radio button. If you select DHCP radio button, you are not required to enter the rest of the fields, as the IP address will be provided to the device by the AP or DHCP server. If you select the Static radio button, you must enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. IP Address: Enter an IP address for this device. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for this IP address.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 3.5 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 3.6 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 4.2 System Click on the System link on the navigation dropdown menu. You will then see four options: Administrator Settings, Firmware, System, and Time. 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 4.2.1.1 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Ensure that you have downloaded the appropriate firmware from the vendor’s website. Connect the device to your PC using an Ethernet cable, as the firmware cannot be upgraded using the wireless interface. Click on the Browse button to select the firmware and then click on the Upload button. The above dialog box requests you to confirm the upgrade process. Click on the OK button to continue.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 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. 4.2.3 System Reboot and Restore Settings to Default Click on the System link under the System menu.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 4.2.3.3 Switch from AP to Bridge Mode This device can be configured as a Access Point or Bridge. The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.2 in Access Point mode. This section will describe the steps to switch from Access Point to Bridge mode. Click on the Switch Device to Bridge Mode and then you will see a confirmation dialog box. Click on the OK button to continue. Please wait while the system is rebooting.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Once the device has restarted you may need to access the management page through a different IP address. The default IP address for Access Point mode is 192.168.1.2. Refer to Chapter 3 to configure the device in Bridge mode. 4.2.4 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 4.3 Wireless Network Settings Click on the Wireless_Setting link under the Wireless menu. On this page you may configure the 802.11b/g 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. This is the SSID broadcast feature.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. A default key is selected for use on the network. 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 primary RADIUS server. The second RADIUS server is consulted only when the primary server is not available or not responding. Click on the Save Settings button once you have modified the settings. 4.3.2 Advanced Wireless and WDS Click on the Advanced link under the Wireless menu. This page allows you to configure the fragmentation threshold, RTS threshold, transmit power, layer 2 isolation, and WDS (wireless distribution system).
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 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. Layer 2 Isolation: Place a check in this box if you would like to enable the layer 2 isolation feature. This feature will hide the node from the windows network neighborhood. It is recommended to enable this feature in a hotspot environment.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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. However, if for any reason the router does not provide DHCP services, enable this option.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Appendix A – Specifications Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps Standards IEEE802.11b/g, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3af, IEEE802.1f, IEEE802.1x Compatibility IEEE 802.11g/ IEEE 802.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP 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.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique.
11b/g Wireless Multi-Client Bridge/AP Version 1.0 Appendix C – Index Logs, 29, 30, 48 1 M 128-bit, 4, 22, 23, 38, 39 MAC Address, 20, 41, 43, 46, 47 8 802.11b, 4, 21, 38, 50 802.11d, 24 802.11g, 4, 21, 38, 50 802.
