Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.
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Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Contents 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points: CEN-WAP-ABG 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Features and Functions ................................................................................................ 1 Specifications ..............................................................................................................
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points: CEN-WAP-ABG Introduction NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, references in this manual to CEN-WAP-ABG apply to both the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G and CEN-WAP-ABG-CM wireless access points. CEN-WAP-ABG wireless access points enable wireless communication for Crestron® Wi-Fi touchpanels, 2-Series control systems, computers, and other devices. With IEEE 802.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG Single-Wire Hookup Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability powers a CEN-WAP-ABG through the LAN wiring, eliminating the need for a separate power supply. A Category 5 (CAT5) cable simply connects the wireless access point to a PoE injector (PWE-4803RU), allowing for installation at a convenient location apart from the access point.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Bridge Mode This useful feature allows a CEN-WAP-ABG to be used to add wireless connectivity to any device with an Ethernet port, or to extend a LAN via a wireless link whenever a CAT5 wire cannot be run. Ethernet Pass-Through (CEN-WAP-ABG-1G only) An Ethernet port is available on the front of the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G, providing a convenient LAN connection for computers and touchpanels. This port can be disabled via software if not required.
02.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG CEN-WAP-ABG Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Dimensions CEN-WAP-ABG-1G (without antenna) Height 4.14 in (10.51 cm) Width 1.74 in (4.40 cm) Depth 2.87 in (7.29 cm) CEN-WAP-ABG-CM Diameter Depth Weight 4.73 in (12.00 cm) 2.53 in (6.43 cm) CEN-WAP-ABG-1G: 5 oz (133 g) CEN-WAP-ABG-CM: 6 oz (168 g) * Middle Atlantic HBL1-722243 or equivalent rack mount panel recommended.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Physical Description This section provides information about the connections, controls and indicators available on your CEN-WAP-ABG. CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Information about the connections, controls and indicators of the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G follows. CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Physical View (Front and Rear) CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Overall Dimensions (Front View) 2.60 in (6.60 cm) 2.84 in (7.20 cm) 4.14 in (10.51 cm) 1.29 in (3.28 cm) 1.74 in (4.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Overall Dimensions (Side View without Antenna, Left) 0.10 in (0.24 cm) 2.16 in (5.47 cm) 0.61 in (1.55 cm) 0.30 in (0.77 cm) CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Overall Dimensions (Side View with Antenna, Left) 6.21 in (15.75 cm) 3.44 in (8.72 cm) 6 • 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points: CEN-WAP-ABG Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Front and Rear) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connectors, Controls & Indicators # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS & INDICATORS 1 Antenna 2 LAN (1) Green LED: Solid green indicates link status of the rear Ethernet port; Flashing green indicates Ethernet activity through the rear Ethernet port. 3 Reset (1) Recessed push button that resets the device.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points CEN-WAP-ABG-CM Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG Information about the connections, controls and indicators of the CEN-WAP-ABG-CM follows. CEN-WAP-ABG-CM Physical View (Front and Rear) CEN-WAP-ABG-CM Overall Dimensions (Top View) 4.73 in (12.00 cm) 1.69 in (4.28 cm) CEN-WAP-ABG-CM Overall Dimensions (Bottom View) 0.80 in (1.93 cm) 1.80 in (4.50 cm) 1.60 in (4.05 cm) CEN-WAP-ABG-CM Overall Dimensions (Side View, Right) 2.80 in (7.05 cm) 8 • 802.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points CEN-WAP-ABG-CM Connectors, Control & Indicators (Front and Rear) 1 2 3 4 Connectors, Control & Indicators CONNECTORS, CONTROL & INDICATORS 1 LAN (1) Green LED: Solid green indicates link status of the Ethernet port; Flashing green indicates Ethernet activity through the Ethernet port. 2 Reset (1) Recessed push button that resets the device.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG Industry Compliance This product is Listed to applicable UL Standards and requirements by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (E312979) As of the date of manufacture, the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G and CEN-WAP-ABG-CM have been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking. FCC ID: MXF-M930907 Compliance Statement (Part 15.19) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Setup Network Wiring When wiring the Ethernet network, use CAT5 wiring. CAT5 wiring is a twisted pair cable designed for Ethernet networks. These networks operate at speeds of up to 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) using the 100BaseT standard. For information on connecting Ethernet devices in a Crestron system, refer to the latest version of the Crestron e-Control® Reference Guide (Doc.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG To mount the access point into a low-voltage bracket or electrical box (refer to the illustration below): 1. Orient the access point properly, and then place the device into the bracket or electrical box. 2. Attach the access point to the bracket or electrical box using the two #6-32 x ¾” Phillips pan head screws included with the access point. 3. Attach the desired Decora® faceplate (not included).
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points To mount the CEN-WAP-ABG-CM to a ceiling: 1. Remove the cover by inserting a screwdriver into the notch at the bottom of the access point and pushing the base of the unit upward until it detaches from the cover. CEN-WAP-ABG-CM Cover Removal 2. Attach the access point to the bracket or electrical box using the two #6-32 x ¾” Phillips pan head screws included with the access point. CEN-WAP-ABG-CM Ceiling Mounting 3.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG Hardware Hookup Make the necessary connections as called out in the following sections. Apply power after all connections have been made. CEN-WAP-ABG-1G Hardware connections for the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G are shown below. Hardware Connections for the CEN-WAP-ABG-1G (Front View) ANTENNA: FROM 2.4/5.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Configuration Have a question or comment about Crestron software? Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help section of the Crestron website. To post a question or view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com. First-time users will need to establish a user account. NOTE: A CEN-WAP-ABG is designed to be functional right out of the box.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG Using a Web Browser To access the configuration utility from a Web browser: 1. Start your Web browser. 2. Go to the IP address or host name of the access point. NOTE: If the default Web management port number of 80 has been changed, you must append the port number to the IP address by entering a colon followed by the new port number. If, for example, the IP address is 192.168.10.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Logging In to the Access Point The user name and password window allows you to log in to the access point. “User Name and Password” Window To log in to the access point: 1. Enter the user name and password. The default user name is admin, and the default password is admin. NOTE: The user name and password are not case sensitive. NOTE: For enhanced security, it is recommended that you change the default user name and password.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG To select the configuration mode, do either of the following: • Click Setup Wizard if you wish to configure the access point using the wizard. Refer to “Using Setup Wizard Configuration Mode” below for detailed information. • Click Custom Settings if you wish to customize the settings of the access point. Refer to “Using Custom Settings Configuration Mode” on page 20 for detailed information.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points “Select Configuration” Page (802.11b/g Configuration Profile Shown) To use the wizard: 1. On the “Select Configuration” page, select a configuration profile (802.11b/g, 802.11a, High Security TPMC-8X, or Standalone Network). For detailed information about each of the configuration profiles, read the information provided in the setup wizard for each profile. 2. Click Next.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points 4. Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG Click Next. The “Setup Complete” page opens as shown in the following example. “Setup Complete” Page (802.11b/g Configuration Profile Shown) 5. Review the settings and, if appropriate for your wireless network, click Apply Setting. (If not appropriate, go back to the “Select Configuration” page and select a different configuration profile.) NOTE: When you click Apply Setting, the “Setup Complete” page opens.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Navigating Custom Settings Configuration Mode Custom Settings configuration mode provides four main tabs: BASIC SETUP, WIRELESS, ADMINISTRATION, and STATUS. The BASIC SETUP, WIRELESS, and ADMINISTRATION tabs provide subtabs that allow access to configuration pages. The STATUS tab provides subtabs that allow access to status pages. The following illustration demonstrates the menu tree of Custom Settings configuration mode.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG Configuring Basic Setup Settings Basic setup settings allow you to configure the following: Configuring TCP/IP Addressing • TCP/IP addressing • Operational mode • DHCP server settings To configure TCP/IP addressing, click the BASIC SETUP tab and then click the TCP/IP CONFIG subtab. The “TCP/IP Addressing” page opens. “TCP/IP Addressing” Page Refer to the configuration guidelines that follow.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Hostname: (Optional) Enter a name that identifies the access point on the network. The hostname is restricted to the letters a to z (not case sensitive), the digits 1 to 9, and the hyphen. The default setting is CEN-WAP-ABG-1G. Domain name: (Optional) Enter a domain name for the access point. Configuring Operational Mode To configure operational mode, click the BASIC SETUP tab and then click the OPERATIONAL MODE subtab.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG “DHCP Server” Page (DHCP Disabled) Refer to the configuration guidelines that follow. Functionality: From the drop-down list, select either of the following: • Disable: (Default setting) Prevents the access point from functioning as a DHCP server. Select Disable if you do not want a DHCP server or if you already have a DHCP server (such as a router) on your network. • Enable: Allows the access point to function as a DHCP server.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points “DHCP Server” Page – Basic (DHCP Enabled) Default gateway: Enter the IP address of the access point, which is to be used as your network’s gateway. The default gateway address is provided to all client devices that request an IP address from the access point via DHCP. The default setting is 192.168.100.1. Subnet mask: Enter the subnet mask that is set on your network.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG Static DHCP Mappings configuration: The following shows the Static DHCP Mappings section of the “DHCP Server” page. “DHCP Server” Page – Static DHCP Mappings The Static DHCP Mappings section allows you to assign static IP addresses to DHCP client devices. As a result, a client device is always assigned the same IP address by the access point.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Static DHCP Mapping Examples Configuring Wireless Settings Wireless settings allow you to configure the following: Configuring Basic Wireless Settings • Basic wireless settings • IEEE 802.11 security settings • MAC filters • Advanced wireless settings • Enterprise (IEEE 802.1x/RADIUS) settings To configure basic wireless settings, click the WIRELESS tab and then click the BASIC subtab. The “Operational Mode” page opens.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG Wireless Network Mode: From the drop-down list, select one of the following IEEE wireless standard options: • 11B Only: Specifies 802.11b, which allows a maximum data transfer rate of 11 Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4 GHz. • 11G Only: Specifies 802.11g, which allows a maximum data transfer rate of 54 Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4 GHz. • 11 B/G Mixed: (Default setting) Specifies both 802.11b and 802.11g.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Transmit Power: From the drop-down list, select the desired level of transmit power to change the RF coverage: High (default setting), Medium High, Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Setting the transmit power to the highest level maximizes the range, which reduces the number of access points necessary. If you wish to increase the capacity of the network by placing access points closer together, set the transmit power to a lower value to decrease overlap.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG Wireless client isolation: From the drop-down list, select either of the following: • Disable: (Default setting) Allows wireless devices connected to the access point to communicate with one another. • Enable: Prevents wireless devices connected to the access point from communicating with one another but allows communication with wired LAN devices.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points • Enterprise WPA with TKIP or Enterprise WPA with AES NOTE: Enterprise WPA requires a separate RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) server to manage the log-in process and network keys. For information about configuring RADIUS settings, refer to “Configuring Enterprise (IEEE 802.1x/RADIUS) Settings” on page 35. Enterprise WPA is the recommended security mode for secure corporate use.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG Key 1 - Key 4: (Applicable only to Static WEP security mode) For each key, enter hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9, a to f, and A to F (the string of characters is not case sensitive): • If you selected 64 Bits as the Key length, enter 10 hexadecimal characters. • If you selected 128 Bits as the Key length, enter 26 hexadecimal characters.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points NOTE: A low value causes RTS packets to be sent more often, consuming more of the available bandwidth and therefore reducing the apparent throughput of the network packet. The more packets that are sent, however, the quicker the access point can recover from interference or collisions. If several touchpanels are connected to a single access point, lowering the RTS threshold to a value ranging from 500 to 1000 may improve performance.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG Functionality: From the drop-down list, select either of the following: • Disable: Prevents MAC address filtering. • Enable: (Default setting) Allows MAC address filtering. The following shows the “MAC Filter” page when MAC filtering is enabled in the Functionality drop-down list. “MAC Filter” Page (MAC Filtering Enabled) If you have enabled MAC filtering, configure MAC filter settings as follows.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Specify MAC addresses of a maximum of 64 wireless devices whose access you want to control by doing either of the following: • Manually enter MAC addresses one at a time: In the MAC Address text box, enter a MAC address in hexadecimal format (xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx), and then click Add. The MAC address appears at the bottom of the MAC filter list. Up to 64 MAC addresses can be added to the list – one address at a time.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG “IEEE 802.1x/RADIUS” Page Refer to the configuration guidelines that follow. Primary RADIUS server address: Enter the IP address of the primary RADIUS server. NOTE: The access point can be configured to communicate with two RADIUS servers: a primary server and a secondary server. If the primary RADIUS server fails to respond, the access point can try to communicate with the secondary RADIUS server.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points RADIUS accounting port: Enter the accounting port number of the RADIUS server. The default setting is 1813. NOTE: The RADIUS accounting port is officially assigned to UDP port 1813. RADIUS servers of Microsoft Corporation default to port 1813; however, RADIUS servers of Juniper Networks, Inc. and Cisco Systems, Inc. default to port 1646.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG NOTE: The user name and password are not case sensitive. Old password: Enter the old password. New user name: Enter a new user name. New password: Enter a new password. Re-enter to confirm: Reenter the new password for confirmation of the password.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Please select a file to restore: In the text box, enter the path to the filename containing previous configuration settings by clicking Browse and selecting the configuration file from your computer’s hard drive. Click Restore to start the configuration restore process. The access point reboots automatically when the configuration restore process is complete.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Configuring External Control Settings Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG External control settings consist of the following: • Basic security settings that include enabling/disabling the front Ethernet port and assigning a new Web management port number. • UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Ethernet protocol settings that allow autodiscovery of devices on the local network.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points From the drop-down list, select either of the following: • Disable: Prevents the access point from transmitting UPnP broadcast messages and therefore increases device security on an insecure network. NOTE: Disabling UPnP prevents the Device Discovery Tool of the Crestron Toolbox from finding the access point on the network. As a result, the configuration utility of the access point can only be accessed from a Web browser.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG Read-write community: In the text box, enter a text string that functions as a password to allow the SNMP manager to read configuration settings from and write configuration settings to the access point. The default setting is private. The readwrite community text string appears as solid black circles.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Model: Displays the model number of the access point: CEN-WAP-ABG-1G. BIOS/Firmware version: Displays the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) and firmware versions. Operational Mode: Displays the basic operational mode: WiFi Access Point or WiFi Bridge. MAC address: Displays the MAC address of the access point. System up time (hr:min:sec): Displays the amount of time in hours, minutes, and seconds that the access point has been powered on.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG Security mode: Displays the security mode of the access point: Static WEP, Enterprise WEP, WPA-PSK with TKIP, WPA-PSK with AES, WPA2-PSK with TKIP, WPA2-PSK with AES, Enterprise WPA with AES, Enterprise WPA with TKIP, Enterprise WPA2 with AES, or Enterprise WPA2 with TKIP. If security mode is disabled, the setting is displayed as Open System. SSID broadcasts: Displays whether SSID broadcasting is enabled or disabled.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG Viewing the System Log 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points For troubleshooting purposes, you can view a log of system events that include the following: • General system events, which consist of system and network connectivity status changes. • Built-in access point system events, which consist of wireless client association and authentication status changes. • MIB II traps, which display Cold Start, Warm Start, Link Up, Link Down, and SNMP Authentication Failure trap messages.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Viewing the Status of Associated Wireless Clients Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG To view the status of wireless clients that are associated with the access point, click the STATUS tab and then click the WIFI CLIENTS subtab. The “Associated Wireless Clients” page opens. “Associated Wireless Clients” Page NOTE: To refresh the screen, click Refresh at the bottom of the screen. For each associated client, the Wireless Clients Status table displays the following information: No.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG Viewing DHCP Mappings 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points You can view the status of current static and dynamic DHCP mappings. Static DHCP mappings are set in the Static DHCP Mappings section of the “DHCP Server” configuration page. Dynamic DHCP mappings are based on the Starting IP address and Maximum number of DHCP users settings of the “DHCP Server” page. For additional information about DHCP server configuration, refer to “Configuring DHCP Server Settings” on page 23.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. CEN-WAP-ABG Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION LAN LED does not illuminate. Network cable is not connected to the NETWORK PoE port on the rear of the access point or to the 10BaseT/100BaseTX compatible device.
Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG 802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points CEN-WAP-ABG Troubleshooting (Continued) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) (CEN-WAP-ABG1G only) Green LED on front Ethernet port does not illuminate. Network cable is not connected to the front Ethernet port or to the 10BaseT/100BaseTX compatible device. Verify network cable connection to the front Ethernet port and to the network device. Network cable is not the proper type.
802.11a/b/g Wireless Access Points Crestron CEN-WAP-ABG CEN-WAP-ABG Troubleshooting (Continued) TROUBLE Wireless network device cannot connect to the access point and cannot see the SSID. POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) Errors exist with the configuration of the access point. CORRECTIVE ACTION Check that the operational mode is set to WiFi Access Point. For additional information, refer to “Configuring Operational Mode” on page 23. Check that the radio mode (802.11a/b/g) is compatible with the network device.
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