Wireless Range Extender WL-130 Full Manual
Table of Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................... 1 Package Contents .................................................................................................................................................... 2 Features....................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Specifications..............................
Introduction 1. Introduction This product is an access point for IEEE 802.11g/b 2.4GHz wireless network. You can use this access point to build up a wireless LAN. Any wireless LAN station can join the wireless network by using the “Infrastructure Mode”. Another option is the Universal Repeater mode with which you can extend the range of your existing wireless network. The product supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 to consolidate the wireless network security.
Introduction Package Contents The Ac cess P oint inc lude s t he fol lowing item s: One Access Point with antenna One Power Adapter One User’s Manual Features Complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g (DSSS) 2.4GHz specification. High data rate 54Mbps network speed. Seamlessly integrate wireless and wired Ethernet LAN networks. Auto rate fallback in case of obstacles or interferences. Provide 64/128-bit WEP and WPA Data Encryption function to protect the wireless data transmissions.
Introduction 2. Physical Description Front Panel On the Access Point’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the Access Point’s current status. Below is an explanation of each LED. LED Color Power Green WLAN Green LAN Green Status Lit Off Flash Off On Flash Off Description Power is supplied. No Power. Antenna is transmitting or receiving data. Antenna is not transmitting or receiving data. A valid link is established. It is transmitting or receiving data. No link is established.
Introduction Back Panel Access Point’s connection ports are located on the back panel. Below is the description of each connection port. Antenna Connector: This round connection is standard Reverse SMA connector where any antenna with Reverse SMA connector can connect to the Access Point. DC Adapter Port Insert the power jack of the power adapter into this port. LAN Port The Access Point’s LAN port is where you connect to your LAN’s network devices.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration 3. Hardware installation Use the WL-130 as an Access Point 1. 2. 3. Locate an optimum location for the WL-130. The best location for your Access Point is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. Connect the WL-130 to your router, hub or switch. Connect one end of standard UTP cable to the Access Point’s LAN Port and connect the other end of the cable to a switch, a router or a hub.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration 4. Wireless LAN Access Point Configuration This Access Point provides a web-based configuration tool allowing you to configure from wired or wireless stations. Follow the instructions below to get started configuration. From Wired Station 1. Make sure your wired station is in the same subnet as the Access Point. The default IP Address and Sub Mask of the Access Point are: Default IP Address: 192.168.0.254 Default Subnet: 255.255.255.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration 1b) Windows XP 1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Network Connections. The Network Connections window will appear. 2: Double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear. 3: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on your list. Select it and click the Properties button.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration 2. Enter 192.168.0.254 in the address bar of your web browser to access the Universal Repeaters configuration page. 3. A screen will pop up and request you to enter a user name and password. Enter the following: User Name: Password: admin admin Enter the default user name and password, then press the OK button. 4. You can start configuring the universal Repeater. From Wireless Station 1.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration 5. Configuring the WL-130 Every time when you have finished modifying a setting page and click “Apply” button, this page will pop-up. The settings have been successfully saved but will not take effect immediately. You have to restart the access point to make the new settings take effect. You can click the “CONTINUE” button to continue changing other settings, or you can also click “APPLY” to restart the system to make the settings take effect.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration Status and Information On this screen, you can see the general information of the Access Point including Alias Name, Firmware Version, ESSID, Channel Number, Status, IP Address, MAC Address, etc. Using the “Choose your Language” box it’s possible to change the language of the WL-130 interface.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration Wireless Setting This Access Point supports AP, WDS and Universal Repeater modes. “Accesspoint” provides pure access point function. The simplest way to build up a wireless LAN is to use “Accesspoint”. If you want an access point to bridge wired Ethernet network and provide connection service for other wireless station at the same time, you have to set the access point to “AP BridgeWDS mode”.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration AP Bridge-WDS mode setting page: 12
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration Universal Repeater mode setting page: Parameter ESSID Band Channel Number MAC Address WLAN MAC Description The ESSID (up to 31 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name identified in a WLAN. The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co-located WLANs. Please make sure that the ESSID of all stations in the same WLAN network are the same. The default ESSID is “Sitecom”.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration address to act as a station to connect to another peer or access point. You also can click “Clone MAC” button to let this device copy the MAC address of the PC you are using to configure this device. In “Universal Repeater mode”, this device can act as a station Root AP SSID to connect to a Root AP. You should assign the SSID of the Root AP here.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) to be the WEP Key. For example: ASCII Characters: guest Hexadecimal Digits: 12345abcde WEP Key This is only used when you select “WEP 64bits” or “WEP 128bits” encryption method. The WEP key is used to encrypt data transmitted between the bridged access points. Fill the text box by following the rules below.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration Parameter MAC Address Description MAC address of this active wireless station. Tx Packet The number of transmitted packets that are sent out from this active wireless station. Rx Packet The number of received packets that are received by this active wireless station. TX Rate The transmission rate in Mbps. Power Saving Shows if the wireless client is in Power Saving mode. Expired Time The time in seconds before dissociation.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration Security This Access Point provides complete wireless LAN security functions, include WEP, IEEE 802.11x, IEEE 802.11x with WEP, WPA with pre-shared key and WPA with RADIUS. With these security functions, you can prevent your wireless LAN from illegal access. Please make sure your wireless stations use the same security function. Note: This access point can act as station and AP at the same time in “Universal Repeater mode”.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration Parameter Key Length Description You can select the 64 or 128-bit key to encrypt transmitted data. Larger WEP key length will provide higher level of security, but the throughput will be lower. Key Format 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.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration WPA pre-shared key Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard. You can use a pre-shared key to authenticate wireless stations and encrypt data during communication. It uses TKIP or CCMP(AES) to change the encryption key frequently. So the encryption key is not easy to break. This can improve security very much. You can use WPA pre-shared key encryption in “AP mode”, “AP Bridge-WDS mode” and “Universal Repeater mode”.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration transmitted in the wireless network. Fill the text box by following the rules below. Hex: input 64-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) or at least 8 character pass phrase as the pre-shared keys. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point. WPA RADIUS Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration peer automatically. RADIUS Server IP address The IP address of external RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Port The service port of the external RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Password The password used by external RADIUS server. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the Access Point.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration Advanced Setting You can set advanced parameters of this access point. The parameters include Authentication Type, Fragment Threshold, RTS Threshold, Beacon Interval, Tx Operation Rate, Tx Basic Rate, Preamble Type, Broadcast ESSID. You should not change these parameters unless you know what effect the changes will. Parameter Authentication Type Description There are two authentication types: “Open System” and “Shared Key”.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration Beacon Interval The interval of time that this access point broadcast a beacon. Beacon is used to synchronize the wireless network. Data Rate The “Data Rate” is the rate this access point uses to transmit data packets. The access point will use the highest possible selected transmission rate to transmit the data packets. Preamble Type Preamble type defines the length of CRC block in the frames during the wireless communication.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration System Utility From here, you can define the Access Point’s IP Address and Login Password and enable the Access Point to be a DHCP Server. Parameter Current Password Description Enter the current password (up to 15-digit alphanumeric string) of the Access Point. The default password for the Access Point is admin. Note that the password is case-sensitive.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration Subnet Mask Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment. The Subnet Mask of Gateway Address The IP address of the default gateway of the subnet that this access point resides in. It allows this access point be accessed by PC from a deferent subnet to do configuration. DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP Server. the Access Point is fixed and the value is 255.255.255.0. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration Back-up The back-up screen allows you to save (Backup) the Access Point’s current configuration setting. Saving the configuration settings provides an added protection and convenience should problems occur with the Access Point and you have to reset to factory default. When you save the configuration setting (Backup) you can re-load the saved configuration into the Access Point through the Restore selection.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade the Access Point’s firmware. Parameter Firmware Upgrade Description This tool allows you to upgrade the Access Point’s system firmware. To upgrade the firmware of your Access Point, you need to download the firmware file 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 the firmware file on your PC.
Wireless Range Extender (WL-130) Configuration Reset You can reset the Access Point’s system should any problem exist. The reset function essentially Re-boots your Access Point’s system. Parameter Description Reset In the event that the system stops responding correctly or in some way stops functioning, you can perform a reset. Your settings will not be changed. To perform the reset, click on the Apply button. You will be asked to confirm your decision.
Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the Access Point, and answers to some frequently asked questions.
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
